Sunday, April 15, 2012

Award-winning headlines announced

The award-winning headlines announced at the ACES convention make you think twice:

    “What goes online, stays online,” Jason Bennett, The University Daily Kansan (Story about students’ use of social media)
    “Spells like team spirit,” Becca Clemons, Kentucky Kernel (Story about graffiti related to an upcoming basketball game)
    “For couples in close quarters, squeeze-y does it,” Rick Schindler, Today.com/msnbc.com
    “At age 102, this therapist is still psyched,” Rick Schindler, Today.com/msnbc.com
    “Turtles slow things to a crawl at JFK airport in New York,” Lion Calandra, FoxNews.com
    “Workers hold their breath, but employers worry they’ll take a hit,” James Tehrani, Workforce Management (Story about medical marijuana)
    “The yawning of a new era,” James Tehrani, Workforce Management (Story about worker stress and fatigue)
    “Bridge over tribal water?” Damen Clow, Scripps Central Desk (Story about controversial bridge)
    “Atlantic City’s safe bet: Sex,” Tom Meares, The Journal Gazette (Story about casinos’ attempt to get more customers)
    “Desperation is the only thing growing,” Michael Roehrman, The Wichita Eagle (Story about local drought)
    “Maybe he should have gone with a driver,” Rich Mills, Omaha World-Herald (Story about a disoriented lawyer, well-known for representing DUI defendants, who broke into a golf pro shop)
    “On the roadside, it’s catch as kitsch can,” Rich Mills, Omaha World-Herald (Story about quirky roadside attractions)
    “Twilight for a NASA star,” Peter Donahue, Providence Journal (about the last shuttle flight)
    “For chronic truants, advanced placement,” David Bowman, Los Angeles Times (about using GPS devices to keep students in class)
    “Facing the loss of a stamping ground,” David Bowman, Los Angeles Times (about post-office closures)
    “Ssssearch is over: Missing Bronx Zoo cobra found,” Today.com/msnbc.com

The complete list of winners and winning headlines is at www.copydesk.org.

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