“Ka Leo” celebrates centennial

Over the past century, Ka Leo has published numerous groundbreaking stories and scooped up national awards. Here’s a roundup of five of Ka Leo’s most influential articles, according to Hartwell. When considering the most impactful articles, he says fearlessness seems to be a common thread. “This is evident in the success of their alumni who continue to be trailblazers within the journalism industry,” he says.

John Boehner’s original Tea Party recipe

May 25, 2011 — In an editorial cartoon, former Ka Leo editor-in-chief Will Caron depicted Republican John Boehner, who served as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015, as a puppet of the Mad Hatter’s political Tea Party machine. Caron earned top honors for his work by the Associated Collegiate Press organization.

“Editorial cartoons are a journalism tradition for which artists share their view on current events,” Hartwell says. “The best win Pulitzer Prizes, awarded for exceptional originality, editorial effectiveness, quality of drawing and pictorial effect. I thought Will Caron’s work was that good.”