The University of Michigan-Flint student newspaper was a big winner at a recent major newspaper contest. Student journalists from across the state  competed in the Michigan Press Association College Newspaper contest, giving them the chance to gain recognition for their best work.

The contest was open to student newspaper members of Michigan Press Association, and was cosponsored by the Michigan Collegiate Press Association, an association composed of advisers to the MPA student newspaper members.

The newspapers competed in one of three divisions: Division I (newspapers publishing more than weekly) – Division II (newspapers publishing weekly) – Division III (two-year college publications or schools publishing less than weekly).  Entries included editorial content, design, photos, general excellence, advertising sections as well as online editions.

The Michigan Times received nine awards:

DEADLINE STORY

Division III

1^st Place: Mike Stechschulte – Body of Missing Flint Man Found

INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING

Division III

1^st Place: Doug Snyder – SGC Displays Conflicts of Interest

FEATURE STORY

Division III

Honorable Mention: Tim Jagielo – Radiation Therapy Students

NEWS PHOTO

Division III

2^nd Place: Tim Jagielo – Abandoned House Burns

NEWS PAGE DESIGN

Division III

3^rd Place

NEWS SPECIAL SECTION

Division III

3^rd Place: Laurie Matheny – Our City

JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

Division III

1^st Place: John McKay

FULL COLOR DISPLAY AD

Division III

2^nd Place: Sarah Durish – Newman Center

SPECIAL AD SECTION

Division III

1^st Place