Serious & Humorous Column Awards
First PlaceSean Chase: Grand Rapids Community College
Thoughts on Capitol Hill "A concise reaction, by U.S. army veteran to the events of January 6, 2021, one of my breach the U.S. capital. He poses thought-provoking questions about some of our veterans, the riot in the death of a woman shot and killed by a police officer. His thoughts about his time in the army bring a unique perspective to this column." |
Second PlaceRandi Upton: Northwestern Michigan College
The Argument for Universal Basic Income "The columnist, as a recipient of a $600 federal weekly benefit to those receiving unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, makes a well supported argument for universal basic income. She adroitly explains the positive affects – – including emotional ones – – on her household and, by extension, society. Kudos for highlighting supporters, and examples, of universal basic income at the city, state, national, and international levels." |
Third PlaceVelencia Mejia: Delta College
Baby Fever: Expectation Versus Reality "Mixing irreverence and candor, the writer provides an unpredictable look at the life of a pregnant woman. She entertains the reader with her self – deprecating asides, her frustration with the army of self righteous pregnancy experts and her reactions when her boyfriend failed to drive for a purple Powerade in subzero temperatures, and after he figured a McDonald’s Mcdouble would serve as a McDonald’s double cheeseburger. You go, girl." |
Honorable Mentions
Marcie Howerton: Delta College
Hairloss: An Indirect Side Effect of Coronavirus
"The author doesn’t mince words, and that style fits her comedic message as she explains the downside of all the “family time “some have praised as a result of restrictions due to Covid-19. When one has two kids to maintain – – and when they have three weeks off from school due to COVID-19 restrictions – – this is no summer vacation. This is a quick and lighthearted read at a time when humor seems hard to find."
Hairloss: An Indirect Side Effect of Coronavirus
"The author doesn’t mince words, and that style fits her comedic message as she explains the downside of all the “family time “some have praised as a result of restrictions due to Covid-19. When one has two kids to maintain – – and when they have three weeks off from school due to COVID-19 restrictions – – this is no summer vacation. This is a quick and lighthearted read at a time when humor seems hard to find."