1. General Excellence
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Division 1
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| 1st |
Vanguard, Portland State University
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| 2nd |
Oregon Daily Emerald, University of Oregon
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| HM |
The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University
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Division 2
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| 1st |
The Linfield Review, Linfield College
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| 2nd |
The Siskiyou, Southern Oregon University
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| HM |
The Voice, Multnomah Bible College
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Division 3
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| 1st |
The Torch, Lane Community College
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| 2nd |
The Clackamas Print, Clackamas Community College
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| HM (tie) |
The Advocate, Mt. Hood Community College
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| HM (tie) |
The Commuter, Linn-Benton Community College
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5. Best Headline Writing
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Divisions 1 & 2 Combined
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| 1st |
Western Oregon Journal, Western Oregon University (Dream analysis for Jung and old; Film schools audience in art of rock 'n' roll; Althea's fits your Valentine's Day to a 'T'; Branching out: A vegetarian dish your way -- Amanda Knott)
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| 2nd |
The Linfield Review, Linfield College (Students break the ice in Marshall Theatre; Hoop dancer leaves crowd spinning; Leaving handprints on the new era of theatre; Linfield: prepare for a Blazin' invasion -- Nate Piers-VanderPloeg)
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Division 3
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| 1st |
The Clackamas Print, Clackamas Community College (Bush called liar, crowd shouts for Moore; Airport security flies over the top; Staying abreast of potential risks of implants; State of Union: Curious George goes bananas -- Cyndee Mady)
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| 2nd |
The Commuter, Linn-Benton Community College (Takena Theater drops curtain this spring to undergo facelift; Belly dancers shake up stage at Old World Deli; Thousands of children swarm down 'rabbit hole' in Takena; Comics shine, crowd flops -- Peggy Isaacs)
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6. Best Writing
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Division 1
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| 1st |
Oregon Daily Emerald, University of Oregon (Full circle; Dire straights; Comeback kid? -- Peter Hockaday)
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| 2nd |
The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University (Taking T-shirt slogans seriously is for morons; Kids of Widney High are a different kind of amazing; Novelist to speak here at the Oregon State campus -- Sarah Cutsforth)
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Division 2
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| 1st |
The Siskiyou, Southern Oregon University (AIFF: Independent and proud of it; Doc Oc conquers all; Vampires: A dish best served cold -- Skät Steussy )
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| 2nd |
The Siskiyou, Southern Oregon University (Blood drive called off; Leashless dogs on campus; Lars Larson disinvited from forum -- Jessica Robinson)
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| HM |
The Voice, Multnomah Bible College ('We Deserve the Same Rights'; Domestic Violence Ends With Shooting, Long Jail Sentence; Anonymous Criticism is Cowardly Whining -- Mike Richeson)
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Division 3
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| 1st |
The Mainstream, Umpqua Community College (Down to earth with Wayne; Hazards of fall; Rocks in the wind -- Tristan Smith)
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| 2nd |
The Torch, Lane Community College (Student Health Center to open doors to staff; Kerry? You've got to be kidding me!; Editor in chief responds to attacks on paper's integrity -- Gabe Bradley)
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| HM |
The Clackamas Print, Clackamas Community College (Bush called liar, crowd shouts for Moore; Prestigious award honors volunteer; Campus cat club caters to cuddly critters -- Karen Hill)
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7. Best News Story
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Division 1
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| 1st |
Vanguard, Portland State University (Small crew inhibits projects -- Jacob Fenton)
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| 2nd |
The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University (MU to cut ties with cleaners -- DD Bixby)
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Division 2
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| 1st |
The Linfield Review, Linfield College (Maxwell Field to be resurfaced -- Rob Johnson)
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| 2nd |
The Beacon, University Of Portland (Aydiner Charged with Mehling Burglaries -- Megan Wilber)
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| HM |
The Siskiyou, Southern Oregon University (Lars Larson disinvited from forum -- Jessica Robinson)
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Division 3
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| 1st |
The Clackamas Print, Clackamas Community College (Hate crime on campus -- Karlin Johnson)
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| 2nd |
The Commuter, Linn-Benton Community College (Area high school students turn to DMX for new high -- Jacob Espinoza)
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8. Best Series
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Division 1
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| 1st |
Oregon Daily Emerald, University of Oregon ('DPS officer on leave after collision with suspect,' July 24, 2003; 'Vehicle collision probe continues; DPS officer quits,' Aug. 14, 2003; 'DPS: Officer committed misconduct,' Oct. 2, 2003; 'DPS forms new policy on pursuit of suspects,' Nov. 3 -- Jared Paben)
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| 2nd |
The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University ('Alternative future with alternative fuel,' October 21, 2003, 'Diesel car cruises despite stares,' October 22, 2003, 'Biodiesel could find place at OSU,' October 23, 2003 -- Brenna Doheny)
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Division 2
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| 1st |
The Beacon, University Of Portland (Arrest Made in '01 Mehling Murder -- Megan Wilber)
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| 2nd |
The Beacon, University Of Portland (Dorm Investigation Shows Security Holes -- Joe Kuffner and Megan Wilber)
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Division 3
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| 1st |
The Commuter, Linn-Benton Community College (Questioining the nuts and bolts of budget cuts, Part 1 (April 16, pg 6); Questioning the nuts and bolts of budget cuts, Part 2 (April 23) -- Thomas Linn)
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| 2nd |
The Torch, Lane Community College (President confronts racial harassment (May 15, 2003); Racial harassment sparks action (May 22, 2003); New policies address racial harassment (June 5, 2003) -- Sarah Ross and Roland Ford)
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9. Best Feature Story
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Division 1
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| 1st |
Oregon Daily Emerald, University of Oregon (A matter of heart -- Hank Hager)
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| 2nd |
The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University (Journalist given rare opportunity in Colombia -- Katie Gill)
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| HM |
The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University (Tattoo shop owner lives, loves career -- Kirsten Martin)
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Division 2
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| 1st |
Western Oregon Journal, Western Oregon University (Scrap what you think about 'traditional' college students, meet a new breed -- Claire Nunez)
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| 2nd |
The Voice, Multnomah Bible College (Women in Military Lack Necessary Strength -- Emily Kurtz)
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| HM |
The Beacon, University Of Portland (Calcagno's Patriotism, Zest for Knowlege Leave Legacy -- Amanda Reinders)
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Division 3
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| 1st |
The Mainstream, Umpqua Community College (One day in the life of a sheriff -- Melva Mackey)
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| 2nd |
The Advocate, Mt. Hood Community College (Bookless in Gresham -- Kelly Cooper)
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| HM |
The Advocate, Mt. Hood Community College (What if everybody read the same book? -- Lisa Marie Bunker)
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10. Best Editorial
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Division 1
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| 1st |
Vanguard, Portland State University (Taser Editorial -- Taylor Barnes)
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| 2nd |
Oregon Daily Emerald, University of Oregon (Oregon takes backward step by scheduling Illinois game -- Travis Willse)
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| HM |
The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University (Gimme the facts -- Editorial Board)
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Division 2
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| 1st |
The Voice, Eastern Oregon University (The scary truth about NCLB -- Audrey Oldham)
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| 2nd |
The Beacon, University Of Portland (Election Madness Encouraged Voters -- Beacon Editorial Board)
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| HM |
The Siskiyou, Southern Oregon University (How to shoot yourself in the foot with a pen -- Jessica Robinson)
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Division 3
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| 1st |
The Torch, Lane Community College (Editor in chief responds to attacks on paper's integrity -- Gabe Bradley)
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| 2nd |
The Mainstream, Umpqua Community College (Presidential search complex and difficult -- Cathryn Feral)
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| HM |
The Clackamas Print, Clackamas Community College (Gadget craze is here to stay -- Ben Maras)
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11. Best Sports Story
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Division 1
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| 1st |
Oregon Daily Emerald, University of Oregon (Anything can happen -- Hank Hager)
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| 2nd |
The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University (On top of the world -- Eric Powell)
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| HM |
The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University (Biles turns injury to opportunity -- Tasha Rassuli)
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Division 2
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| 1st |
The Beacon, University Of Portland (While Charles was in Charge -- Greg Garrison)
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| 2nd |
The Siskiyou, Southern Oregon University (Swingmen -- Rob McCallum)
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| HM |
The Beacon, University Of Portland (Winning with 'Pooh' -- Ben McCarty)
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Division 3
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| 1st |
The Advocate, Mt. Hood Community College (Saints win playoff, roll confidently into NWAACC tournament -- Kevin Hudson)
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| 2nd |
The Torch, Lane Community College (Domonique King takes over for Titans -- Shawn Miller)
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| HM |
The Bridge Newspaper, Portland Community College (Options abound in winter wonderland -- Dave Fitzpatrick)
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12. Best Review
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Division 1
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| 1st |
Oregon Daily Emerald, University of Oregon (Gibson's directing robs 'Christ' of passion -- Ryan Nyburg)
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| 2nd |
Oregon Daily Emerald, University of Oregon (Byrne hits high notes on 'Grown' -- Aaron Shakra)
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Division 2
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| 1st |
The Siskiyou, Southern Oregon University (Wachowski brothers fail to deliver with 'Revolutions' -- Mark A. Curci)
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| 2nd |
The Voice, Multnomah Bible College (Mel Gibson's 'Passion' is Shocking, Brutal -- Mike Richeson)
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| HM |
The Linfield Review, Linfield College (Mac-N-Cheese Wedges highlight Trask -- Carleigh Hill)
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Division 3
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| 1st |
The Clackamas Print, Clackamas Community College ('Mafia' revives old-style gangsters -- Jadon Triplett)
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| 2nd |
The Advocate, Mt. Hood Community College (Theater lights up in flame of energy and discovery -- Lisa Marie Bunker)
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| HM |
The Commuter, Linn-Benton Community College (Cowboy Bebop mixes cool music with smooth animation -- Adam Peoples)
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13. Best Columnist
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Division 1
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| 1st |
The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University (Oregon scientists find the gay wad; No oil on Mars -- Sanjai Tripathi)
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| 2nd |
The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University (Slashing prices and dignity — double the fun; The man who would be king -- Jim Smith)
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Division 2
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| 1st |
The Beacon, University Of Portland (My Little Brother is Gonna Make You Pay; Live from the Wally Tryouts -- Greg Garrison)
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| 2nd |
The Linfield Review, Linfield College (Smith's life ends early; Another Sodexo venture robbing students blind -- Emily Slavin)
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| HM |
The Siskiyou, Southern Oregon University (Raider-OIT rivalry needs a nickname; SOU beats OIT, XBox style, 54-3 -- Rob McCallum)
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Division 3
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| 1st |
The Torch, Lane Community College (A head in the sand puts dishonesty ahead in the polls; Damned if I do, Bushed if I don't -- Travis D. Roderick)
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| 2nd |
The Commuter, Linn-Benton Community College (Hip-hop: The next sport to battle in the Olympics; Pricey food and weary rookie hightlight visit to Blazers game -- Jacob Espinoza)
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14. Best Photography
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Division 1
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| 1st |
Oregon Daily Emerald, University of Oregon (Samie Parker (1) is the Ducks' leading receiver...; University of Oregon graduate student Seth Walker...; Eugene Police Officer John Risko... -- Adam Amato)
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| 2nd |
The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University (Competitors in this year's drag competition...; Sophomore short stop Brad Mellinger...; Junior forward David Lucas drives to the basket... -- Wendy Vollmer)
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Division 2
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| 1st |
The Linfield Review, Linfield College (Sophomore pitcher Jordon Rasmussen... ; Junior guard Casey Kushiyama...; Junior running back Thomas Ford... -- Caleb Bushner)
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Division 3
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| 1st |
The Advocate, Mt. Hood Community College (Student statues: Oregon Shakespeare Festival actors visit MHCC; Snow Day: Students frolic during early snow closure; Welcome Week: Genesis grad performs during opening week of school -- Sourixay Vilalay)
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| 2nd |
The Commuter, Linn-Benton Community College (Megan Sutfin draws contact . . .; Roadrunner twins Marcy and Megan Drake sky for a block . . . ; Marissa Higgins, above, dives for a loose ball . . . -- Lewis Forquer)
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| HM |
The Torch, Lane Community College (Second year Culinary arts student Mateo Knight...; Oregon Student Association Organizer Brett Rowlett...; Students Trevor Schnabel and Kylene Elms... -- Megan Wilson)
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15. Best Spot News Photo
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Division 1
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| 1st |
Oregon Daily Emerald, University of Oregon (A firefighter watches as two 17,500-square-foot barns burn in Brownsville... -- Adam Amato)
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| 2nd |
Vanguard, Portland State University (A disagreement led to an altercation yesterday... -- Mark-o Kennelly Ullman)
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| HM (tie) |
The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University (Laura Lenker, 19, a sophomore in business, gets a tattoo touched up... -- Kacy Kizer)
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| HM (tie) |
Oregon Daily Emerald, University of Oregon (Eugene Police Officer John Risko talks with Eugene resident Matthew Roeder... -- Adam Amato)
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Division 2
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| 1st |
The Siskiyou, Southern Oregon University (The Rev. Paul B. Robinson of the Medford Congregational Church of Christ... -- Sebastian Bair)
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| 2nd |
The Linfield Review, Linfield College (A number of photos demonstrate the variety of activities and entertainment available... -- Erika Liebel)
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Division 3
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| 1st |
The Mainstream, Umpqua Community College (Adult Basic Skills Development students Fawn Newton and Darren Mecum gather information for their final exam. -- Forrest Leisner)
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| 2nd |
The Mainstream, Umpqua Community College (Drama students Case Middleton and Hiroko Sawaki... -- Myles Feral)
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| HM |
The Torch, Lane Community College (Dental student Jennie Gould worked on one of the many low income 4J kids... -- Megan Wilson)
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17. Best Sports Photo
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Division 1
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| 1st |
Oregon Daily Emerald, University of Oregon (WAR: The Ducks and the Beavers square off... -- Mark McCambridge)
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| 2nd |
The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University (Sophomore short stop Brad Mellinger lays out for a line drive... -- Wendy Vollmer)
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| HM |
Oregon Daily Emerald, University of Oregon (Samie Parker (1) is the Ducks' leading receiver... -- Adam Amato)
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Division 2
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The Linfield Review, Linfield College (Sophomore receiver Brandon Hazenberg lunges for more yards... -- Caleb Bushner)
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| 2nd |
The Siskiyou, Southern Oregon University (Sophomore forward Shea Washington... -- Orville Hector)
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| HM |
The Beacon, University Of Portland (Catcher Joe Watson gets hit in the face by a pitch... -- Ellen Ross)
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Division 3
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| 1st |
The Commuter, Linn-Benton Community College (Megan Sutfin draws contact... -- Lewis Forquer)
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| 2nd |
The Commuter, Linn-Benton Community College (Roadrunner twins Marcy and Megan Drake sky for a block... -- Lewis Forquer)
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| HM |
The Torch, Lane Community College (Lane Titan Kellen Kennedy finished fourth in the men's long jump... -- Sherry Whitmore)
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19. Best Cartooning
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Division 1
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| 1st |
The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University (Rockstar dream; Buying books; Gulf War syndrome -- Jason Bach)
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| 2nd |
Oregon Daily Emerald, University of Oregon (Governor of California; Oregon Educational System; Consequences for supporting your oil wars -- Steve Baggs)
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Division 2
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| 1st |
Western Oregon Journal, Western Oregon University (Political Wolf: VP Student Affairs search; Political Wolf: Red Cross Blood Drive; Political Wolf: Gay Marriage/Bush -- Donnie Nissen)
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| 2nd |
The Siskiyou, Southern Oregon University (ILLWILL/'Big Eye'; ILLWILL/'Hallucination'; ILLWILL/'Dumped' -- Skät Steussy )
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Division 3
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| 1st |
The Commuter, Linn-Benton Community College (Florida Voting Machine; Gas Consumption; Bushonomics -- Tom Benham)
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| 2nd |
The Advocate, Mt. Hood Community College (How to find the ideal parking spot; Snow alert; Bob Packwood considers a comeback -- Dan O'Day)
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