Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Coppell High School - Coppell Student Media Entry Title: Breaking the silence: Depression prevalent among Coppell’s teens Entry Credit: Aliza Abidi, Nyah Rama Judge Comment: Strong opening!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Richland Northeast High School - The Saber Entry Title: Climate ratings on RNE report card tell a story Entry Credit: Lyra Pinner Judge Comment: Deep dive. Well done.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: McCallum High School - The Shield Online Entry Title: Class of 2024 adjusts college applications in wake of Supreme Court ruling eliminating affirmative action Entry Credit: Priya Thoppil Judge Comment: Very strong writer! This was the best writing in the competition by far. The article is missing thorough explanation of the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling, including discrimination against Asian applicants. The story also needs more balance, including detailed arguments against affirmative action in college admissions.
