St. Aloysius (Deemed-to-be University) organized an inter‑class collage competition for B.Com students titled “News to Creativity – The Hindu Newspaper Collage.” Participants transformed newspaper clippings into visual art reflecting current social and economic issues.

Key Takeaways

  • B.Com students turned The Hindu clippings into creative collages
  • Themes covered sports, culture, women empowerment, inflation, and the economy
  • Class II‑A secured first place; Class III‑B took second

The School of Commerce, Finance, and Accountancy at St. Aloysius (Deemed‑to‑be University) recently hosted an inter‑class collage competition for its B.Com cohort. The event, titled “News to Creativity – The Hindu Newspaper Collage,” challenged students to reinterpret newspaper excerpts as artistic statements.

Students were encouraged to reflect contemporary social and economic realities—ranging from sports and culture to women’s empowerment, inflation, and the nation’s economic condition—by creatively arranging clippings from The Hindu.

Judges evaluated entries on originality, relevance to the theme, presentation quality, and effective use of newspaper material. The competition highlighted remarkable originality and critical thinking, as participants connected current affairs with visual storytelling.

Class II‑A emerged as the champion, while Class III‑B earned the runner‑up spot. The initiative succeeded in boosting creativity, raising awareness of societal issues, and sharpening analytical interpretation of news content among students.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that such contests not only nurture artistic talent but also deepen students' understanding of real‑world complexities, preparing them for future leadership in business and society.

Dr. Anita Sharma, Media Studies expert: “Transforming news into collage sharpens critical thinking and offers a fresh lens to engage with current events.”
Did You Know?: The Hindu was founded in 1878 and has played a pivotal role in shaping public discourse during India’s independence movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What themes were explored in the collages?

A: Themes included sports, culture, women’s empowerment, inflation, and the overall economic condition of the country.

Q2: Which classes won the top positions?

A: Class II‑A won first place, and Class III‑B secured second place.