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IDS, Arbutus take top ICPA honors, plus 83 other awards

The Media School Report

April 30, 2020

The Indiana Daily Student and Arbutus yearbook took top honors in the Indiana Collegiate Press Association’s annual competition this week.

The IDS was named Division I Newspaper of the Year, Advertising Publication of the Year and Online Publication of the Year. The Arbutus was named Yearbook of the Year.

The publications also won 83 individual awards.

Online

Best Animation/Interactive Graphic, first place: Annie Aguiar, Colin Kulpa and Jacob deCastro, “What’s Tom Allen Worth?”

Best Animation/Interactive Graphic, second place: Vivek Rao, Jacob deCastro and Anna Brown, “How IU does its laundry”

Best Breaking News Reporting Online, first place: Annie Aguiar, “‘It was ours’: Monroe County residents struggle with loss in tornado’s aftermath”

Best Breaking News Reporting Online, second place: Caroline Anders, “Barge Resigns as Monroe County commissioner amid harassment accusations”

Best Facebook Page, third place: staff

Best News Feature Reporting Online, second place: Annie Aguiar, “A little less than kind”

Best Overall Website, first place: staff

Best Overall Website Design, second place: staff

Best Slideshow, third place: photo staff, “Cutters win Little 500”

Best Special Presentation, first place: staff, “2019 Little 500 Guide”

Newspaper Division 1

Page 5 from the Indiana Daily Studnet. It features cutout images of actors and actresses in the colors of the rainbow. The text says: Indiana Daily Student | idsnews.com | Monday, June 3, 2019 5 Editor Abby Malala arts@idsnews.com Set in 1952, “Carol” follows the slow-burning romance of the titular Carol Aird, a glamorous married mother going through a divorce, and Th erese Belivet, a department store clerk who is unsure of her relationship with her boyfriend. Th e two meet during the Christmas season when Carol is shopping for a gift for her daughter and wanders into the toy store where Th erese works. Carol accidentally on purpose leaves her gloves behind at the counter, meaning Th erese will have to fi nd a way to deliver them back to her. Th eir ensuing relationship is marked by doubt and struggle, both internal and external. “Carol” is a poignant period piece full of emotion that is sure to ensnare any audience with its examination of the mysterious restraint LGBTQ people in the 1950s had to exhibit to maintain a facade of heterosexuality. -Abby Malala “CAROL” “Th e Miseducation of Cameron Post,” based on the novel of the same name by Emily M. Danforth, premiered in 2018 at the Sundance Film Festival. Cameron Post is a teenage girl played by Chloë Grace Moretz who gets sent to an anti- LGBTQ conversion camp by her aunt after her relationship with another girl, Coley, is discovered. Cameron befriends two other camp attendees: Adam, a Lakota two-spirit, and Jane, who grows her own weed and was raised by hippies. God’s Promise is run by Dr. Lydia Marsh and her brother, Rick, who claims to have been converted from homosexuality by his sister’s treatments. At the camp, Cameron discovers what drives individuals toward their identity, whether it be in defi ance or acceptance of the ruling anti-gay authority. -Abby Malala “THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST” “Pose” is a TV show about the ballroom culture of the 1980s, a scene populated by LGBTQ people of color. Th e ballroom scene fl ourished amid the AIDS crisis and is the premainstream origins of modern drag. Th e show mainly follows Blanca, a transgender woman of color who receives an HIV diagnosis. She wants to leave behind a legacy in the only way she can — winning in the ballroom. What follows is a funny and poignant show set to funky 80s jams about found family, resilience and accepting yourself despite rejection. Not only are all transgender characters played by transgender actors, the show is written and produced by Janet Mock, a transgender woman of color. Th e show puts the narrative in the hands of those who best understand it. “Pose” was just added to Netfl ix, making it the perfect summer binge. -Elsbeth Sanders “POSE” “Th e Favourite” paints a scandalous picture loosely based on the lesbian relationships between Queen Anne of England, Scotland and Ireland and two of her confi dantes, Sarah Churchill and Abigail Masham. Sarah, also known as the Duchess of Marlborough, is played by Rachel Weisz, and Abigail is played by Emma Stone. Sarah and Abigail both vie for the favor of Anne, played by Olivia Colman, as the absurdist comedy directed by Yorgos Lanthimos takes several dramatic turns through 18th-century court life. Sarah holds power over the Queen and her decisions, but that dynamic quickly changes as Abigail works her way up the social ladder through an alliance with parliamentarian Robert Harley and her marriage to nobleman Samuel Masham. Th e fi lm earned Colman an Academy Award for Best Actress in 2019. -Abby Malala “THE FAVOURITE” Barry Jenkins’ 2016 coming-of-age fi lm “Moonlight,” based on Tarell Alvin McCraney’s unpublished play “In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue,” famously won Best Picture at the 89th annual Academy Awards over “La La Land.” It was the fi rst fi lm with an all-black cast as well as the fi rst LGBTQ fi lm to win Best Picture and tells the story of Chiron, a boy growing up in Miami with a mother who is addicted to crack and a diffi cult path ahead of him. Deeply humanistic, “Moonlight” shows Chiron at three diff erent stages of his life as he tries to harden himself to the outside world. Th roughout the movie, Chiron learns about his own sexuality and the trappings of black masculinity. It was recently added to Netfl ix, so it’s a great time to see it for the fi rst time or rewatch for a good cry. -Annie Aguiar “MOONLIGHT” Pastel-toned and perfectly camp, the 1999 satirical comedy “But I’m a Cheerleader” tells the story of cheerleader Megan who is sent to conversion therapy boot camp True Directions because she doesn’t seem to be that into her boyfriend. Megan, played by a then-20 year old Natasha Lyonne, meets and befriends her fellow campers, including the defi ant lesbian Graham played by Clea DuVall. At the camp, Megan and her new friends are subjected to a fi ve-step program that starts with Megan admitting she is a lesbian in the vein of an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. Th e fi lm has since become a cult classic thanks to its tongue-firmly-in-cheek sense of humor. For just a hint of the movie’s tone, consider this: True Directions boot camp staff member Mike is played by legendary drag queen RuPaul Charles. -Annie Aguiar “CALL ME BY YOUR NAME” Based on the 2007 novel by André Aciman, “Call Me By Your Name” became an instant classic when it premiered in 2017 at the Sundance Film Festival. Th e main character, Elio, is a teenager from Italy who lives an adventurous and romantic life during the 1980s. One summer, a graduate student named Oliver travels to Italy from the United States to stay with Elio and his family. Th e fi lm’s plot is centered around the slowly-developing relationship between Oliver and Elio. Bisexuality is a major theme throughout the fi lm. It presents a new perspective on relationships and how the terms “gay” and “queer” are no longer strictly synonymous. Th rough Elio’s exploration of his sexual identity, he learns not everything in life cannot easily be categorized as black or white. -Madelyn Powers “BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER” ILLUSTRATION BY ANNIE AGUIAR Bringing color to the silver screen In honor of Pride month, here are six fi lms — and one television show — depicting LGBTQ stories, from comedy to drama and camp to heartbreak. "Carol": Set in 1952, “Carol” follows the slow-burning romance of the titular Carol Aird, a glamorous married mother going through a divorce, and Th erese Belivet, a department store clerk who is unsure of her relationship with her boyfriend. Th e two meet during the Christmas season when Carol is shopping for a gift for her daughter and wanders into the toy store where Th erese works. Carol accidentally on purpose leaves her gloves behind at the counter, meaning Th erese will have to fi nd a way to deliver them back to her. Th eir ensuing relationship is marked by doubt and struggle, both internal and external. “Carol” is a poignant period piece full of emotion that is sure to ensnare any audience with its examination of the mysterious restraint LGBTQ people in the 1950s had to exhibit to maintain a facade of heterosexuality. -Abby Malala. "The Miseducation of Cameron Post": “Th e Miseducation of Cameron Post,” based on the novel of the same name by Emily M. Danforth, premiered in 2018 at the Sundance Film Festival. Cameron Post is a teenage girl played by Chloë Grace Moretz who gets sent to an anti- LGBTQ conversion camp by her aunt after her relationship with another girl, Coley, is discovered. Cameron befriends two other camp attendees: Adam, a Lakota two-spirit, and Jane, who grows her own weed and was raised by hippies. God’s Promise is run by Dr. Lydia Marsh and her brother, Rick, who claims to have been converted from homosexuality by his sister’s treatments. At the camp, Cameron discovers what drives individuals toward their identity, whether it be in defi ance or acceptance of the ruling anti-gay authority. -Abby Malala. "Pose": “Pose” is a TV show about the ballroom culture of the 1980s, a scene populated by LGBTQ people of color. Th e ballroom scene fl ourished amid the AIDS crisis and is the premainstream origins of modern drag. Th e show mainly follows Blanca, a transgender woman of color who receives an HIV diagnosis. She wants to leave behind a legacy in the only way she can — winning in the ballroom. What follows is a funny and poignant show set to funky 80s jams about found family, resilience and accepting yourself despite rejection. Not only are all transgender characters played by transgender actors, the show is written and produced by Janet Mock, a transgender woman of color. Th e show puts the narrative in the hands of those who best understand it. “Pose” was just added to Netfl ix, making it the perfect summer binge. -Elsbeth Sanders. "The Favourite": “Th e Favourite” paints a scandalous picture loosely based on the lesbian relationships between Queen Anne of England, Scotland and Ireland and two of her confi dantes, Sarah Churchill and Abigail Masham. Sarah, also known as the Duchess of Marlborough, is played by Rachel Weisz, and Abigail is played by Emma Stone. Sarah and Abigail both vie for the favor of Anne, played by Olivia Colman, as the absurdist comedy directed by Yorgos Lanthimos takes several dramatic turns through 18th-century court life. Sarah holds power over the Queen and her decisions, but that dynamic quickly changes as Abigail works her way up the social ladder through an alliance with parliamentarian Robert Harley and her marriage to nobleman Samuel Masham. Th e fi lm earned Colman an Academy Award for Best Actress in 2019. -Abby Malala. "Moonlight": Barry Jenkins’ 2016 coming-of-age fi lm “Moonlight,” based on Tarell Alvin McCraney’s unpublished play “In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue,” famously won Best Picture at the 89th annual Academy Awards over “La La Land.” It was the fi rst fi lm with an all-black cast as well as the fi rst LGBTQ fi lm to win Best Picture and tells the story of Chiron, a boy growing up in Miami with a mother who is addicted to crack and a diffi cult path ahead of him. Deeply humanistic, “Moonlight” shows Chiron at three diff erent stages of his life as he tries to harden himself to the outside world. Th roughout the movie, Chiron learns about his own sexuality and the trappings of black masculinity. It was recently added to Netfl ix, so it’s a great time to see it for the fi rst time or rewatch for a good cry. -Annie Aguiar. "But I'm a Cheerleader": Pastel-toned and perfectly camp, the 1999 satirical comedy “But I’m a Cheerleader” tells the story of cheerleader Megan who is sent to conversion therapy boot camp True Directions because she doesn’t seem to be that into her boyfriend. Megan, played by a then-20 year old Natasha Lyonne, meets and befriends her fellow campers, including the defi ant lesbian Graham played by Clea DuVall. At the camp, Megan and her new friends are subjected to a fi ve-step program that starts with Megan admitting she is a lesbian in the vein of an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. Th e fi lm has since become a cult classic thanks to its tongue-firmly-in-cheek sense of humor. For just a hint of the movie’s tone, consider this: True Directions boot camp staff member Mike is played by legendary drag queen RuPaul Charles. -Annie Aguiar. "Call Me By Your Name": Based on the 2007 novel by André Aciman, “Call Me By Your Name” became an instant classic when it premiered in 2017 at the Sundance Film Festival. Th e main character, Elio, is a teenager from Italy who lives an adventurous and romantic life during the 1980s. One summer, a graduate student named Oliver travels to Italy from the United States to stay with Elio and his family. Th e fi lm’s plot is centered around the slowly-developing relationship between Oliver and Elio. Bisexuality is a major theme throughout the fi lm. It presents a new perspective on relationships and how the terms “gay” and “queer” are no longer strictly synonymous. Th rough Elio’s exploration of his sexual identity, he learns not everything in life cannot easily be categorized as black or white. -Madelyn Powers. — This page designed by Annabel Aguiar won first place for Best Feature Page.

Best Breaking News Reporting, first place: Emily Isaacman, “Parents charged for abusing, starving 12-year-old son to death in Bloomington”

Best Continuous Coverage of a Single Story, first place: Ellen Hine, Lydia Gerike and Annie Aguiar, “Schooner Creek Farm”

Best Editorial Cartoon, first place: Madelyn Powers, “Trump and the Giant Impeach”

Best Editorial Cartoon, third place: Madelyn Powers, “Send her back”

Best Entertainment Column, second place: senior Abby Malala, “Think about representation for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month”

Best Entertainment Story, first place: Emily Miles, “The role models: Drag Queen Story Hour shapes a new normal”

Best Feature Page, first place: Annie Aguiar, “Bringing color to the silver screen”

Best Feature Page, third place: Annie Aguiar, “Globetrotting through the Hoosier state”

Best Feature Photo, second place: junior Sam House, “Lotus Fest dance”

Best Feature Story, second place: Madi Smalstig, “The last case: Court appointed special advocate retires after 25 years”

Best Feature Story, third place: Mel Fronczek, “The toll it took”

Best Front Page, second place: Annie Aguiar

Best Illustration, first place: Annie Aguiar, “Game of Thrones”

Best Illustration, second place: Kendra Wilson, “Legalize Marijuana”

Best In-Depth Story, second place: Lydia Gerike, “Open secret”

Best Informational Graphic, first place: Annie Aguiar and Colin Kulpa, “How much is Tom Allen Worth?”

Best Informational Graphic, third place: Annie Aguiar, “Class of 2023”

Best News Photo, third place: Izzy Myzak, “Invest in me”

Best Non-Deadline News Story, second place: Christine Stephenson, “‘Thank god we are here’: Bloomington clinic provides care to immigrant community”

Best Non-Deadline News Story, third place: Lilly St. Angelo, “Workers return after GM strike: ‘We didn’t lose, but we didn’t gain anything’”

Best Opinion Column, third place: Tom Sweeney, “Deliberate or otherwise, IU meal plans appear harmful”

Sophomore forward Justin Smith loses the ball against Michigan State on Feb. 2 at Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, Michigan. Smith scored 13 in IU's 79-75 win over MSU. — This photo by junior Anna Tiplick of the IU v. Michigan State basketball game won first place for Best Sports Photo.

Best Overall Design, second place: staff

Best Overall Design, third place: staff

Best Photo Essay/Picture Story, first place: photo staff, “Little 500”

Best Photo Essay/Picture Story, third place: Matt Begala and Alex Deryn, “The global climate strike comes to Bloomington”

Best Pull-Out/Wrap Section, first place: staff, “Little 500 Guide”

Best Pull-Out/Wrap Section, second place: staff, “Basketball Guide”

Best Review, second place: Annie Aguiar, “‘Shrill’ is everything I have ever wanted in a television show”

Best Review, third place: Kevin Chrisco, “I wanted Yandhi”

Best Single Issue, first place: staff

Best Single Issue, third place: staff

Best Special Section Front/Cover, third place: Annie Aguiar, “Housing Guide Fall 2019”

Best Sports Column, first place: Jared Kelly, “Dawn of a new era”

Best Sports Feature Story, first place: Phillip Steinmetz, “Matt Cooper almost didn’t live to race in the Little 500”

Best Sports News Story, third place: Phillip Steinmetz, “Cutters win second straight men’s Little 500 title”

Best Sports Page, second place: Tristan Jackson

Best Sports Page, third place: Kendra Wilson, “Black Key Bulls”

Best Sports Photo, first place: Anna Tiplick, “IU v. MSU”

Best Staff Editorial, third place: editorial staff, “Indiana needs to create concise, effective hate crimes legislation”

Best Themed Issue, first place: staff, “Source”

Best Themed Issue, third place: staff, “Homecoming”

Yearbook

Best Academics Spread, first place: Ellen Hine and Andrew Williams, “Square pegs, round hole: New center helps veterans navigate IU”

Best Academics Spread, second place: Andrew Williams and Molly Cunningham, “Welcome home, Hoosier”

Best Album/Portrait Section, first place: staff

Best Cover, first place: Andrew Williams

Best Feature Photography, second place: Andrew Williams, “Pridefest”

Best News Photography, first place: Ty Vinson, “Kookout’s canceled”

Best News Photography, second place: Ty Vinson, “Obama and Donnelly hug”

Best Organizations Spread, first place: Andrew Williams, “Just strolling through: Black greeks celebrate Homecoming”

Best Organizations Spread, second place: Peter Talbot and Ty Vinson, “Operation Walnut: Club saves IU’s squirrels one nut at a time”

Best Overall Design, first place: Andrew Williams, staff

Best Special Section, first place: Katie Franke, Matt Begala and Andrew Williams, “Homecoming”

Best Sports Photography, first place: Sam House, “Field Hockey”

Best Sports Photography, third place: Anna Tiplick, “IU v. Purdue”

Best Sports Spread, first place: Dylan Wallace, “Remembering George Taliaferro”

Best Sports Spread, third place: Phillip Steinmetz and Bobby Goodin, “Big Kick Energy”

Best Student Life Spread, first place: Christine Stephenson and Alex Deryn, “Searching for Sisterhood”

Best Student Life Spread, third place: Andrew Williams, “IUnity celebrates MLK Day”

Advertising

An advertisement featuring illustrations of houses. Text: The key to student housing in Bloomington. LiveInBtown.com. Browse housing options located on campus and off with LiveInBtown.com, the website with options for all of Bloomington. Organize your results based on location, price, size, amenities and more. Visit the housing website built specifically for Bloomington and you! — This advertisement by Cassia Chryssovergis and Carly Graham won first place for Best Ad Design in a Special Section.

Best Ad Design in a Special Section, first place: Cassia Chryssovergis and Carly Graham, “Live in Btown”

Best Ad Layout, first place: Cassia Chryssovergis, Sarah Keesling and Brooke Sturgeon, “Breast Cancer Awareness Walk”

Best Ad Layout, second place: Cassia Chryssovergis, Carly Graham and Lauren Koultourides, “Housing Fair Fall 2019”

Best Black and White Display Ad, first place: Carly Graham, “Bicycle Garage Inc. — Courage”

Best Black and White Display Ad, second place: Brooke Sturgeon, “Little 500 Coverage”

Best Display Ad, first place: Sarah Keesling, “Eyes Playing Tricks?”

Best Electronic Display Ad, first place: Carly Graham, “Elkins Apartments — Big Places, Low Prices”

Best Electronic House Ad, first place: Gregory Van Dyke, “Housing Fair Fall 2019”

Best Full Color Display Ad, third place: Carly Graham, “Mays Greenhouse Spring Open House”

Best Full Color House Ad, first place: Cassia Chryssovergis, “Email Headlines”

Best General Media Kit/Marketing Package, first place: staff, “IDS Marketing Packages”

Best House Ad, first place: Cassia Chryssovergis, “Football Email Headlines”

Best House Ad, second place: Cassia Chryssovergis, Carly Graham and Lauren Koultourides, “Housing Fair Fall 2019”

Best Rate Card, first place: staff, “Indiana University Student Media Kit”

Best Self-Promotional Campaign (three or more pieces), first place: Cassia Chryssovergis, Carly Graham and Lauren Koultourides, “Housing Fair Fall 2019”