The contest is over. The results are in. Stop telling your friends, family, and computer programs to vote.
The competition was fierce, and even kind of nasty at times, but thanks to everyone who participated anyway. You all have reaffirmed my belief in human obsession. Check back next week for more detailed reportage on the year's winners.
Story of the Year
"Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks at Columbia University. Protests ensue."
Nonstory of the Year
"UC-Berkeley tree-sitters protest the construction of an athletic center."
Newsmaker of the Year
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. But...since the whole hoopla already won an award, we'll do a little profile of our runner-up, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg.
Columnist of the Year
Sujay Kumar, Daily Illini
Best Alternative Media Outlet
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