{"id":10455,"date":"2026-09-09T20:52:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T20:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/news\/?p=10455"},"modified":"2026-09-09T20:53:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T20:53:08","slug":"scorpions-quill-shines-spotlight-on-creativity-at-tsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/news\/2026\/09\/scorpions-quill-shines-spotlight-on-creativity-at-tsc\/","title":{"rendered":"Scorpion\u2019s Quill Shines Spotlight on Creativity at TSC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>BROWNSVILLE, Texas &#8212; <em>Scorpion\u2019s Quill<\/em>, an annual literary and arts journal featuring the work of Texas Southmost College students, faculty and staff, has grown in popularity within the college community since its introduction in fall 2024.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe weren&#8217;t sure how it was going to go the first time,\u201d said TSC English Instructor Amanda Utzman. \u201cWe were thinking, \u2018Maybe we&#8217;re going to have to really push people to submit.\u2019 But that was not the case. It&#8217;s been very popular and we just want to see it continue to grow and get even more submissions. It&#8217;s been fantastic.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The journal showcases a variety of creative works, including poetry, short fiction, memoirs, and other forms of creative writing. Digital and traditional art submissions, such as drawings, paintings, graphic design, and photography, are also encouraged.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt has been fantastic for helping students to come out of their shell and really put themselves out there as artists and writers,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Utzman and then-Interim Dean of Arts and Sciences Dr. Christopher Alves originally proposed the project, and she has overseen its development since its launch. The journal\u2019s production cycle begins in the fall with a submission period and concludes with publication in the spring.<\/p>\n<p>Students, faculty and staff may submit up to three original works for consideration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNot everybody is able to be accepted to the journal,\u201d Ms. Utzman said. \u201cWe did have about 180 submissions for the last edition, and we took 56 people. So, the chances can vary. It\u2019s higher if you submit multiple pieces because you have a better chance rather than just submitting one.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While faculty and staff submissions are welcome, student participation is prioritized.<\/p>\n<p>The selection process is anonymous, with all identifying information removed before submissions are reviewed. 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Students presented their work before a larger-than-expected audience at the Oliveira Student Services Center.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was amazed and astounded by how many people attended our first showcase event last year,\u201d Ms. Utzman said. \u201cWe expected about 150 guests. We had 300 guests.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Utzman said the success of the first showcase will allow organizers to develop a better plan for the <em>Scorpion\u2019s Quill <\/em>Issue 3 showcase scheduled for spring 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Contributors whose work is published in the journal receive a copy of the journal. 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