S&B named Iowa college newspaper of the year for third year in a row

The Scarlet & Black has been named the News & Multimedia organization of the year at the Iowa College Media Association (ICMA) awards for the third year in a row. Writers and photographers also received 21 individual awards, the most The S&B has received in their five-year history of submitting to the ICMA.

“To be able to stand out amongst all of the excellent college student journalists in the state of Iowa is significant,” said Lyle Muller, the professional adviser for The Scarlet & Black. “Iowa has a lot of good collegiate journalism.”

Muller said that the success of The Scarlet & Black is especially noteworthy given that Grinnell does not have a journalism program. 

“The students are able to do this work at a high ethical and professional level,” Muller said. “I’m very proud of the students who received awards and recognition for their hard work.” 

Best print/online news reporting: 

First Place — “Grinnell College student seeking criminal charges after being punched, called anti-gay slur on campus” by Taylor Nunley `26

Second Place — “Over 98% of Grinnell employees’ political donations in the past decade went to Democrats” by Thai Theodoro `27

Best print/online investigative reporting: 

First Place — “In rural Iowa, trans people are standing strong against anti-trans legislation” by Zach Spindler-Krage `24.5

Third Place — “Nearly all Grinnell property owners own just one property, yet 15 owners control 15 percent of the city” by Thai Theodoro `27

Best print/online profile: 

First Place — “Remembering Tammy Zywicki `93” by Thai Theodoro `27

Second Place — “Transgender alum Chase Strangio defends gender-affirming care before the Supreme Court” by Scarlett Saldaña `27

Best print/online sports reporting: 

First Place — “Steve Lewis and Maddy Griess strengthen Grinnell’s athletic department” by Katelyn Johnson `28

Second Place — “Not with a whimper: Grinnell fights back to end historic season” by Henry Horn `26

Best written feature reporting: 

Second Place — ““OJALÁ”: Remembering Julian Sahlin `28” by Nora Kohnhorst `25, Charlotte Krone `25, Taylor Nunley `26, and Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi

Best sports feature reporting: 

Third Place — “Series: Injured athletes cope on campus” by Carrie Little `28

Best headline reporting: 

Second Place — Scarlet & Black staff 

Best opinion: 

First Place —  “Opinion: Grinnell College has a mental health problem” by Sarah Evans `26

Best review: 

Honorable Mention —  “The chaos and collaboration of “Pity”” by Zoe Zappas `27

Best print/online sports photo: 

Third Place — “Cheering swimmer Maya Comer” by Meilynn Smith `27

Photo story/essay: 

First Place — “PHOTOS: Grinnell softball plays Lake Forest and Beloit” by Meilynn Smith `27

Second Place — “PHOTOS: Grinnell Men’s Basketball vs. Illinois College” by Marc Duebener `27

Best print design: 

Second Place — “QPOC Drag Cover” by Sarah Evans `26

Best print newspaper front page: 

First Place — “Front cover for “STUDENT PUNCHED, CALLED ANTI-GAY SLUR”” by Taylor Nunley `26 and Zach Spindler-Krage `24.5

Best online design: 

First Place — “Layout for “Grinnell College student seeking criminal charges after being punched, called anti-gay slur on campus”” by Taylor Nunley `26 and Zach Spindler-Krage `24.5

Best graphic or illustration: 

Second Place — “ICE on campus illustration” by Henry Loomis `26

Best variety, music and comedy video program: 

Third Place — Scarlet Sessions by Hayden Suarez-Davis `25, Marc Duebener `27 and Oliver Wolfe `25