StudentNation

StudentNation is a program of the Nation Fund for Independent Journalism and is made possible through generous funding from the Puffin Foundation. StudentNation focuses on first-person accounts from student activists, organizers, and journalists and has helped launch the careers of contributors to The New York TimesVoxBusiness InsiderTeen Vogue, the Guardian, and more. If you’re a student and you have an article idea, please send pitches and questions to [email protected]

A Pakistani Student Reflects on Osama bin Laden’s Death

A Pakistani Student Reflects on Osama bin Laden’s Death A Pakistani Student Reflects on Osama bin Laden’s Death

With Osama bin Laden's death, let us not forget that much remains to be said and done in the name of peace and stability the world over.

May 2, 2011 / StudentNation / Maria Kari

The Student Week Ahead The Student Week Ahead

A weekly series highlighting student activism coast to coast.

May 1, 2011 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Three Printers Refuse LGBT Student Publication, Citing F-Word, Images of Cross-Dressing

Three Printers Refuse LGBT Student Publication, Citing F-Word, Images of Cross-Dressing Three Printers Refuse LGBT Student Publication, Citing F-Word, Images of Cross-Dressing

Three printing companies have refused to publish the spring edition of an LGBT magazine at Kent State University, citing concerns over its images and language.

Apr 28, 2011 / StudentNation / David Spett

Arizona Uprising: Chained Ethnic Studies Students Take Over School Board in Tucson

Arizona Uprising: Chained Ethnic Studies Students Take Over School Board in Tucson Arizona Uprising: Chained Ethnic Studies Students Take Over School Board in Tucson

Students chained themselves to board members chairs and derailed the introduction of a controversial resolution targeting ethnic studies programs in Tucson schools.

Apr 27, 2011 / StudentNation / Jeff Biggers

Egyptian Youth Activists Extend Support For Youth Across the Arab World Egyptian Youth Activists Extend Support For Youth Across the Arab World

Egyptian youth organizers are working to support other youth movements still struggling for reform with solidarity protests on behalf of their counterparts in Bahrain, Libya, Syria...

Apr 24, 2011 / StudentNation / Anna Day

Will Exploitative Corporate Practices Go the Way of South African Apartheid? Will Exploitative Corporate Practices Go the Way of South African Apartheid?

The year was 1986. Yale University President Bart Giamatti was on his way back to his office from a birthday lunch when he stumbled upon Mike Morand, a student leader of the anti-a...

Apr 22, 2011 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky

Maryland Passes Its Own Version of the DREAM Act Maryland Passes Its Own Version of the DREAM Act

The bill allows for undocumented students to receive in-state tuition in public universities in the state.

Apr 21, 2011 / StudentNation / Micah Uetricht

A Young Woman’s Struggle With Southwest Airlines Shows Depth Of Islamophobia A Young Woman’s Struggle With Southwest Airlines Shows Depth Of Islamophobia

An American MA student, of Pakistani descent, was flagged by a Southwest Airlines crew member as “suspicious” and kicked off the plane, all for saying "I've got t...

Apr 18, 2011 / StudentNation / Maria Kari

Title IX Resonates Beyond Yale’s Walls

Title IX Resonates Beyond Yale’s Walls Title IX Resonates Beyond Yale’s Walls

The federal investigation of Yale’s sexual climate will hopefully send a message to all universities and university students that rape will no longer be tolerated or excused. Even ...

Apr 11, 2011 / StudentNation / StudentNation

New York City Teach-In Resonates with OU Audience New York City Teach-In Resonates with OU Audience

 

Apr 6, 2011 / StudentNation / StudentNation

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