Haley Feazel-Orr of James Madison High School
In a country with competing newspapers, TV and radio news channels and a seemingly unlimited number of news websites, a free and competitive press seems a given. But free, independent…
David Bundren of Bishop O’Connell High School
The filmmakers Andy and Lana Wachowski are probably best known for their Matrix trilogies, the sci-fi thriller famous for bending the laws of physics. But in my opinion, their film…
Suzanne Holland of Bishop O’Connell High School
At the birth of our nation, the historical figures we call our founding fathers fought to achieve the concept of liberty and create a country that upholds that concept within…
Kelly Kundinger of Bishop O’Connell High School
Before the Internet, before blogging, texting and television — even long before radio, our forefathers had the insight to guarantee citizens of the United States freedom of speech and freedom…
Why Free and Independent News Media are Important: Honorable Mentions
There were so many great entries it was rough making the final selections. Finally three essays rose to the top. But there were several more essays that also deserve recognition….