The Arrow hosted the convention this year for about 100 media students from across the state. The University’s student newspaper brought home 23 total awards, including a long winning streak in the Campus Engagement/Promotions category. Of those, 20 awards were MCMA awards. 

“Anytime our students have the opportunity to be in positions of leadership and learn and collaborate with their peers, it is beneficial for all parties involved,” said Jasmine Evans, faculty advisor for the Arrow.

The Arrow is considered a Division 2 school and competes against Lidenwood University, Missouri Southern State University, Missouri Western State University, Northwest Missouri State University, Truman State University, and Webster University. 

“The Arrow has an ongoing high standard of excellence,” Evans said. “This year’s wins are a direct reflection of the creativity, hard work, and management of our student editors.”

 Three MBEA awards were given for work produced by Arrow students in the Multimedia Storytelling (MC421) course taught in the spring by Dr. Tamara Zellars Buck, chair of Southeast’s Department of Mass Media.

Two more of the MBEA awards were given to Southeast students in the Department of Mass Media who worked on film-related projects with Professor Fred Jones. 

“Organizers said the contest was very competitive this year,” said Dr. Buck. “I’m very proud of our faculty and students and excited to share this great news.”

The 2023 MBEA/MCMA Award Winners are as follows:

MBEA AWARDS

• Kailyn Veach (Arrow) –– Air Check:  “Arrow on the Air” ––  First Place
• Kailyn Veach, Jowairia Khalid, Madison Abinathie (Arrow) –– Audio News Show: “Arrow on the Air 4/25/22” –– Second Place
• Cynthia Wallman (Arrow) –– Convergent Journalism:  “Show-Me Gold members balance college with military obligations” –– First Place
• James Rice –– Scriptwriting-Dramatic: “Dear Bridge” –– Honorable Mention
• Nathaniel Henley –– Video Animation: “Batman: Identity Crisis” ––  First Place

MCMA AWARDS

• Campus Engagement/Promotions: Staff, Making the most of your Campus experience ––  First Place
• Jowairia Khalid ––  News Writing: Students and faculty respond to debt relief plan  ––  Third Place
• Dylan Neuner ––  Sports Writing: Mason sparks Redhawks offense as OVC play approach  ––  Third Place
• Arrow Staff  ––  In-Depth News Reporting: Apartment complex shootings  ––  Honorable Mention
• Emma Kratky and Lizzy Stock ––   In-Depth News Reporting: The impact of hazing at SEMO ––  Third Place 
• Madison Abinathie, Emma Kratky, Koki Lynn and Lizzy Sotck ––   In-Depth News Reporting: Meal plan changes spark controversy ––  First Place
• Alyssa Lunsford ––   News Photography: Southeast community performs at Bridges “Here/Hear Our Voices” diversity showcase ––  Second Place 
• Alyssa Lunsford ––   News Photography: “Disney on Ice” returns to Show Me Center ––  First Place
• Nathan Gladden ––  Page One Design: Feb. 9, 2022, page 1 ––  Honorable Mention
• Nathan Gladden ––   Page One Design: Jan. 26, 2022, page 1 ––  Third Place 
• Clay Herrell –– Sports Page: April 20, 2022, sports pages ––  Second Place
• Kailyn Veach –– Photo Page: Baseball off to hot start ––  Third Place
• Alyssa Lunsford –– Photo Page: Fifth Straight victory ––  Second Place 
• Nicolette Baker and Emma Kratky –– Feature Page: Donning the C.R.O.W.N. Act ––  Second Place
• Nicolette Baker, Alyssa Lunsford and Emma Kratky –– Feature Page: Atum Miles explores masculine vulnerability ––  First Place
• Arrow Staff –– Special Section or Supplement: Love and SEMO: The chaos of college dating ––  Third Place 
• Arrow Staff –– Special Section or Supplement: Making the most of your college experience ––  First Place
• Arrow Staff ––  Website: southeastarrow­ ––  Third Place
• Arrow Staff­ ––  Division 2 Sweepstakes: ––  Second Place
• Arrow Staff ––   Division 2 Best Overall Newspaper  ––  Honorable Mention