U.S. News and World Report’s “Paper Trail” blog is holding its second annual “Best of College Newspapers” contest. Completely unscientific and arbitrary sure, but a good overview of the most notable developments across America’s higher education community.

The Chief Illiniwek mess is nominated for “Nonstory of the Year” AKA “2007’s Most Asinine News,” along with five other stories that mattered so much to so few (across the country, that is).

However, a bright spot. Sujay Kumar, local columnist and all-around good guy is nominated for Columnist of the Year for his “Should you be voting for Chuck Norris or Oprah Winfrey?” column published right before winter break.

Good luck Sujay!

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