Winner of Ben Auburn Award in Cultural Criticism announced May 3

Jackson Gagne, a junior majoring in international business, is this year’s winner of the Ben Auburn Award in Cultural Criticism. The award was presented May 3 at the Honors Complex. The title of his short story was “The Foxes and the Wildcats.” Gagne received a $500 cash prize.

The second place winner was Abigail Watson, a senior majoring in political science/Spanish/psychology, for her poem titled “Cerebral Landfills.” Winning third place was Emily Bower, a senior majoring in public relations, for her short story titled “…..No Offense.”

Pictured above with Sandy Auburn, far left, and Dr. Mark Auburn, center rear, are the students who participated in this year’s competition. From left are Donna Toth, Maria McNeill, Abigail Watson, Jackson Gagne and Emily Bower.

Learn more about the Ben Auburn Award in Cultural Criticism.