Affirmative Action for the Rich: Legacy Preferences in College Admissions Affirmative Action for the Rich: Legacy Preferences in College Admissions
A new book examines examines this less publicized but ethically precarious admissions booster.
Sep 28, 2010 / StudentNation / Laura Stampler
Two New Havens Two New Havens
Students and locals should do lots of service, study urban planning, but we should stand by the community when it disagrees with the institutional powers that be.
Sep 27, 2010 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky
The 2010 Nation Student Writing Contest The 2010 Nation Student Writing Contest
Read the high school and college winners plus ten finalists, all writing personally about how budget cuts have affected their education.
Sep 27, 2010 / StudentNation / The Nation
University of Pennsylvania Ranked Top Gay-Friendly College University of Pennsylvania Ranked Top Gay-Friendly College
More students coming out than ever before solidifies Penn’s gay-friendly reputation
Sep 27, 2010 / StudentNation / Anjali Tsui
After Disappointment in Senate, DREAM Activists Regroup After Disappointment in Senate, DREAM Activists Regroup
Even though the DREAM Act didn't make it through the senate ths week, DREAM activists came out of the experience with some gains, and they're regrouping to push immigrati...
Sep 24, 2010 / StudentNation / Braden Goyette
Parents Occupy Chicago Elementary School Building Parents Occupy Chicago Elementary School Building
On one level, it's a conflict to keep their field house. On another, it's about the future of our nation's schools.
Sep 22, 2010 / StudentNation / Laurie Rojas
LGBT Students Debate Coming Out for Advantage in On-Campus Recruitment LGBT Students Debate Coming Out for Advantage in On-Campus Recruitment
With companies' increased focus on diversity, being LGBT can be an asset.
Sep 21, 2010 / StudentNation / Anjali Tsui
Tell Politicians How To Spend Money, Win $500 Tell Politicians How To Spend Money, Win $500
If you're between 13-23 years old, you can win $500 for making a video about how you would spend a trillion dollars to help your community.
Sep 18, 2010 / StudentNation / Braden Goyette
Marijuana Legalization Gains Momentum in California Marijuana Legalization Gains Momentum in California
Prop 19, supported by the Just Say Now campaign, is currently leading in the polls and could help the California Democrats in November.
Sep 17, 2010 / StudentNation / Michael Tracey
The State of the Student Left The State of the Student Left
Highlights from a panel from the US Social Forum on the politics of the contemporary American student Left.
Sep 17, 2010 / StudentNation / Laurie Rojas