Hundreds of college students submitted stories and essays/CNF to the 2017 Scythe Prize contest; two dozen were chosen to appear in a printed book displaying their work. The second edition of the Prize, Scythe aims to show young and talented authors the way to publishing, providing a platform to celebrate art and build confidence. The select few chosen to be published contain great ideas, quality, and effort from college student authors. From coast to coast and even across the seas, different students with different voices and styles are presented for today's readers.