The Arbiter and Student Media take home 26 awards, win first in Student General Excellence at the Idaho Press Awards

Photo courtesy of Syd Sygafus

Members of The Arbiter, Creative Hive Group, and University Pulse Radio took home 26 awards at this year’s Idaho Press Awards banquet, hosted by the Idaho Press Club — a statewide association consisting of journalists and media personnel. Here are the Best of 2022 Award Winners from Boise State, listed in order of first to third place standing:

Reporting / Coverage

General Excellence – Student    

  1. The Arbiter – Boise State University
  2. The Argonaut – University of Idaho
[Members of Boise State Student Media attend the Best of 2022 Idaho Press Club Awards.]
Photo courtesy of Syd Sygafus

General News Story – Student  

  1. Daniel Ramirez, Haadiya Tariq – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Freshmen Overflow Sent to Sigma Alpha Epsilon
  2. Kelby Andrew – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Boise State students and alumni share their experiences one month after the Creek Bend Apartment fire”
  3. Andrea Teres-Martinez – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “The ISBE’s anonymous survey reveals key differences in perceptions of freedom on campus”

Column Writing – Student

  1. Amanda Niess – The Arbiter – Boise State University – All Bands on Deck
  2. Katie Hettinga – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Self Objectification Isn’t Empowering; Attack on Drag; Local Candidates Owe Students
  3. Kelly Ann Asker – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Movie Review Column

Watchdog / Investigative – Student

  1. Brydon Black – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “As nighttime temperatures hit freezing, Boise’s homeless population braces for winter”
  2. Royce McCandless – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – New management brings Appaloosa Court back from brink
  3. Brydon Black – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “The forgotten history of Cesar Chavez Lane”

Serious Feature – Student

  1. Kate Jacobson – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Censorship in schools: Does the Nampa School District book ban violate free speech?”
  2. Haadiya Tariq – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Love Like Hudson Lindow
  3. Hanalei Potempa – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “The climate crisis in Idaho: Experts share environmental and health concerns”

Light Feature – Student     

  1. Andrew Severance – Boise State University – Entertainment for everyone: How Idaho theaters are accommodating viewers with disabilities
  2. Kelby Andrew – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “The evolution of Treefort: How the beloved local festival rallied Boise towards a cultural renaissance”
  3. Hanalei Potempa – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “‘Superhuman’ Pride: Meet the artist behind this year’s Pride art designs”

Election – Student

  1. Brydon Black – The Arbiter- Boise State University – “Why Boise State students voted: abortion, the economy, education and protecting election integrity”
  2. Kate Jacobson – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Election distrust is on the rise: Here’s how Boise State is combating the problem”
  3. Abigail Spencer, Daniel Ramirez, Haadiya Tariq – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Moscow Residents Return to the Polls

Editorial – Student

  1. Amanda Niess – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Opinion: Uncovering the truth behind food prices on campus”
  2. Haadiya Tariq – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Loss of Innocence
  3. Kate Jacobson – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Opinion: Idaho schools need to incorporate more Indigenous education into their curriculum”

Sports News Report – Student   

  1. Adam Bridges – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “The City of ‘Threes’: Boise State women’s basketball starts their season making history”
  2. Marlei Soderquist – The Arbiter — Boise State University – “How will Boise State and Jeramiah Dickey come up with $300 million?”
  3. Jayden Barfuss – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Rollercoaster Regular Season Comes to an End

Photo / Design

Page Design – Student 

  1. Sasha White – The Arbiter – Boise State University
  2. Addison Thomson – The Argonaut – University of Idaho

Photography – Student

  1. Daniel Ramirez, John Keegan – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Vigil Photo; Sports
  2. Taya Thornton – The Arbiter- Boise State University – selection
  3. Elise Ledesma – The Arbiter- Boise State University – selection

Graphics – Student   

  1. Alieha Dryden – The Arbiter- Boise State University – selection of three
  2. Sasha White – Student Media- Boise State University – selection of three
  3. Dorothy Martin – The Arbiter- Boise State University – selection of three

Radio / Audio

General Excellence – Audio

  1. Gemma Gaudette, Samantha Wright, Hannah Gardoski – Boise State Public Radio – Idaho Matters 2022
  2. Elise Forbes – KBYI – 2022 Legislative Session Compilation
  3. Adam Bridges, Carter Hamilton – Sports-N-Stuff

Sports Talk Show

  1. Adam Bridges, Carter Hamilton – Sports-N-Stuff – Ep. 55: Purdy the Sturdy
  2. Matthew Valento, Daniel Rios – University Pulse Radio – Boise State University – The Basketball Maestros- The Lakers are a MESS!

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