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S C A N
STUDENT COMMENT AND NEWS
est. 1967
Your student voice. Your student newspaper.
WHO ARE WE?
- Student Comment and News (SCAN) was established in 1967, making it one of the longest-running student publications in Europe.
- It is a paper run by students for students. It is your space to write about the topics and issues you feel strongly about!
- We publish a print issue every term and have opportunities for you to get involved as a writer, photographer, editor, illustrator and much more.
- We are an award-winning paper! Being shortlisted for Best News Story at the SPA (Student Publication Awards) in 2019 and being shortlisted for Best Publication at SPA in 2021. In 2023, we won 2nd Best Sport Section in the whole UK and Northern Ireland!
WHY GET INVOLVED?
- Build a portfolio of work, from written articles or photography, to gain experience in the media and creative industry.
- Make friends with like-minded people outside of your course or college.
- Sharpen your writing skills, write in your style, and use your voice.
- Write across many different sections such as: News, Comment, Lifestyle, Arts & Culture, Screen, Music, Creative Writing, and Sport.
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
- Follow the link below to head to the Student's Union Societies page. It's only £8 to join for the whole year!
- Also, you don't need to have experience to join!
- Alternatively, email scan.editor@lancastersu.co.uk with any questions.
Terms and conditions
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By joining this group basic information such as name, email and date of birth will be made available to the organisers of the group. Next of Kin details may also be provided if part of the registration. Anonymised demographic information of the group’s membership will be used to improve activity but will not identify any individual.
