Aaron Ross

Aaron Ross is a West Africa–based journalist. His work has appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, Mother Jones and online at the Global Post.

Why Are Thousands of Malagasy Women Being Trafficked to Abusive Jobs in the Middle East?

Why Are Thousands of Malagasy Women Being Trafficked to Abusive Jobs in the Middle East? Why Are Thousands of Malagasy Women Being Trafficked to Abusive Jobs in the Middle East?

Dishonest employment agencies are only part of the problem.

Apr 15, 2014 / Feature / Aaron Ross

Badgering Students to Fork Over Alumni Donations Badgering Students to Fork Over Alumni Donations

A University of Pennsylvania student describes the pressure to begin alumni donations—even before he's picked up his diploma.

May 10, 2011 / StudentNation / Aaron Ross

Pressured by Students, Nike Agrees to Help Workers in Honduras Pressured by Students, Nike Agrees to Help Workers in Honduras

Facing pressure from universities and student groups, Nike has announced that it would pay $1.5 million to help almost 2,000 workers in Honduras who lost their jobs.

Jul 26, 2010 / StudentNation / Aaron Ross

A Big Next Step in College Journalism A Big Next Step in College Journalism

New consortium aims to address obstacles confronting college journalism through an unprecedented editorial and financial collaboration.

Jul 18, 2010 / StudentNation / Aaron Ross

A World Cup Final in the Shadows of History A World Cup Final in the Shadows of History

Many South Africans were cheering for the Netherlands in yesterday's World Cup final—some embracing a connection to Dutch forbears, others to the Netherlands' solidarity in t...

Jul 12, 2010 / Aaron Ross

Helping in Kyrgyzstan Helping in Kyrgyzstan

Aid organizations are working furiously to respond to the desperate need for tents, food and other critical supplies in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Here's how you can help.

Jul 9, 2010 / Blog / Aaron Ross

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