By Kata Rothhorn Portrait East Lansing HS 1st Place Division 3, News Writing News Story JUDGING CRITERIA Sharp, attention-getting lead that underscores news story importance Uses inverted pyramid Emphasizes news elements, i.e. timeliness, nearness, impact, and prominence Shows thorough reporting skills Effective use of facts/quotes from both primary and secondary sources Avoids opinion unless properly … Continue reading “Dreamgirls” doesn’t take to the stage