Write for Change

Identifying the problem is the easy part. The challenge is creating practical solutions. Use your words to make a difference and win prizes. Voice your opinion! Write for Change provides an on the spot writing platform for students to address problems both on campus and in the community. The judging criteria include creativity, descriptive exposition, and grammar/mechanics.

Winners are awarded gift cards!

Spring 2017: If you were the new U.S. President, what would you do to improve some of the race-related problems you think this country faces?

1st place winner: Dana Francis

2nd place winner: Eddie Ferguson Jr.

3rd place winner: Kentrez Worthen

Special Prize: Sean Edwards

Fall 2016: 2016 Presidential Election

2nd place winner: Erika Adams

3rd place winner: Donald Moore

Spring 2016: SSU SGA 2016-2017

What topic should be the priority for the newly elected SGA team, and what practical steps should they take to make a difference on this issue for the student body?

Fall 2015: How would you improve SSU?

1^st place winner: Enow Ayuk

2^nd place winner: Onevious Johnson

3^rd place winner: Tyisha Wells

Spring 2014:

1^st place winner: Calvert Smith

2^nd place winner: Hector Benitez

3^rd place winner: Andre Vaughn

Fall 2013: What must be done to create a safe campus environment?

1^st place winner: Christopher Sledge

2^nd place winner: Kiara Lewis

3^rd place winner: Zivaishe Moyo

4^th place winner: Sarah Dillard

Spring 2013: How would you improve SSU?

1^st place winner: Ashley Inness

2^nd place winner: Jasmine Davis

3^rd place winner: Chelsea Young

4^th place winner: Shalalah James

Fall 2012: With the upcoming election, what would you like to see change? Identify our most important issues as a nation and offer your solution.

1^st place winner: Travis Nixon

2^nd place winner: Jolly Joseph

3^rd place winner: Jadon Forbes