By Haley Grooms Arrow Online News Utica HS 1st Place Division 2, 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 … Continue reading Utica teachers say ‘it’s time’ for a fair contract