Mirror News wins 9 awards at MPA Better Newspaper Contest
The Michigan Press Association (MPA) has awarded The Mirror News – HFC’s student-run newspaper – nine awards at this year’s Better Newspaper Contest.
The Mirror News staff won individual awards in the following categories:
- First Place in the Division 3 Editorial Category: Arlana Cain-Harris for “Honoring Dr. Daher”
- First Place in the Division 3 Non-Front Page Design Category: Keana Freeman for “The New Black Vanguard: Photography between Art and Fashion"
- Second Place in the Division 3 Investigative Reporting Category: Molly Mullen for “Local Animal Shelters Face Serious Crisis”
- Second Place in the Division 3 Sports News/Features Category: Lillian Grantham for “Athletic Training is Concern for Some Athletes”
- Second Place in the Division 3 Best Writer Category: Tyler Stewart for “‘Squid Game’ Shows Audiences Want More Diverse Asian Representation”, “Natural Organic Reduction: Taking a Dirt Nap for the Planet”, and “Artfully Remaking Horror: ‘Suspiria’ is a Dance Worth Watching Twice"
- Third Place in the Division 3 Best Writer Category: Lillian Grantham for “‘Don't Look Up’ Reflects Current Social Divides”, “Detroit Zoo’s First Female Director Shares Summer Plans”, and “‘From Burundi to Baobab Fare: Restaurant Owner Shares His Journey to Detroit”
- Honorable Mention in the Division 3 Sports News/Features Category: Zynab Al-Timimi for “Hawks Men's Basketball Rebounds after Rough Start”
- Honorable Mention in the Division 3 Column, Review, or Blog Sports Category: Lillian Grantham for “Hawks Softball looks to draw on championship season”
- Honorable Mention in the Division 3 Editorial Category: Anthony Stone for “The Power of Networking”
HFC English instructor Dr. Peter Kim, who serves as the faculty advisor of The Mirror News, is proud of his students.
“The competition was exceptional, so for Lily, Tyler, Arlana, Molly, Zynab, Keana, and Anthony to be so recognized is a real reflection of their amazing talents,” said Kim. “Congratulations to all the entrants of the MPA Better Newspaper Contest.”