Your connection to collegiate news | Oct. 24, 2025

Don't wait until the last minute... Now is the time to start preparing your 2025 Collegiate Contest entries. The final day to upload entries is Friday, Dec. 5.
The contest period is for work published between Dec. 1, 2024 – Nov. 30, 2025.
Each entry is $5. 
Only collegiate members that have paid dues for the 2025-2026 academic year are eligible to enter.
Read the rules and start uploading today! You can't win if you don't enter!

SCPA is currently hiring college students for PT internships starting Dec. 1 and ending March 27, with flexibility and time off around exams, holidays and Spring Break.
Pay is $12 an hour. Flexible 15 hour/week (M-F) schedule. 
Interns will work Dec. 1-19 getting News Contest entries ready for judging. From Jan. 20-March 27, interns will help build our Annual Meeting digital awards presentations.
This is an in-office position so applicants have reliable transportation. 
Interested? Email Jen Madden no later than Oct. 31 with your resume and availability (days/hours, holiday travel, etc.).

By Soulaani Lynn, The Panther, Claflin | Read here

By Lanie Cauthen & Markus Bontempo, The Roddey McMillian Record, Winthrop | Read here

By Avery Beaton, The Carolinian, USC Upstate | Read here

Donation brings more buzz to school’s beekeeping program |
By CJ Leathers and Colin Elam, Carolina News & Reporter, USC | Read here

By Briana Sessions, The Patriot, FMU | Read here

By Clark Vilardebo, The Johnsonian, Winthrop | Read here

The Daily Gamecock at USC interviewed students about Halloween costumes.

The Old Gold & Black of Wofford University published their second issue of the semester.

The Chanticleer at Coastal Carolina asked students their opinion on head football coach Tim Beck's leadership style.

By Queniyah White, The Bluestocking, Presbyterian College | Read here

The Vision of North Greenville University created a football highlights video of  football and fans tailgating.

By Maurion Jamison, The Johnsonian, Winthrop | Read here

By Kane Fox, The Tiger, Clemson | Read here

By Elizabeth Pfeiffer, The Collegian, Bob Jones | Read here

By Brendan Dougherty, The Daily Gamecock, USC | Read here

The Collegian at Bob Jones surveyed women on campus about giving men flowers.

The Johnsonian of Winthrop published another issue available is on campus now! 

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