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]

If You’re Searching for Voter Enthusiasm, Follow the Music If You’re Searching for Voter Enthusiasm, Follow the Music

If Rabble Rousers frontman Bill Collins is right to say that “politics is like a car,” then its most recent drivers—previously less active urban and youth populat...

Oct 28, 2010 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky

Meghan McCain Insists The Tea Party Is ‘Losing’ Young People Meghan McCain Insists The Tea Party Is ‘Losing’ Young People

But did they ever have them to begin with?

Oct 27, 2010 / StudentNation / Braden Goyette

College Student Takes On One of the Most Dangerous Jobs In America

College Student Takes On One of the Most Dangerous Jobs In America College Student Takes On One of the Most Dangerous Jobs In America

Marisol Valles Garcia's story casts new attention on the state of Mexico's drug wars.

Oct 27, 2010 / StudentNation / Braden Goyette

UBC’s Downtown Eastside Gamelan Project UBC’s Downtown Eastside Gamelan Project

Students discover the healing powers of music in Canada's poorest neighourbood

Oct 26, 2010 / StudentNation / Will Tao

The Democratic Youth: The Generation of Disillusionment The Democratic Youth: The Generation of Disillusionment

The Democratic Party only has itself to blame for growing youth malaise and apathy.

Oct 25, 2010 / StudentNation / Pierce Nettling

The “Privilege” of Being a Student at a Corporate University The “Privilege” of Being a Student at a Corporate University

Debates about bonuses, endowments, and financial aid is not one of numbers and budgets—but of values.

Oct 19, 2010 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky

Islam on Trial Islam on Trial

The opportunity for Muslims and non-Muslims to function in a peaceful, democratic co-existence is not a far-fetched dream.

Oct 19, 2010 / StudentNation / Maria Kari

University Enrolls Illegal Immigrants University Enrolls Illegal Immigrants

Five undocumented immigrants joined the freshman class at the University of Pennsylvania this year.

Oct 18, 2010 / StudentNation / Anjali Tsui

Georgia Bans Undocumented Students From Top Schools Georgia Bans Undocumented Students From Top Schools

Georgia's decision to ban undocumented students from top state schools is part of a larger assault on Plyler vs. Doe, the decision that established the right to K-12 education fo...

Oct 18, 2010 / StudentNation / Braden Goyette

Penn Democrats Register 1,300 New Voters Penn Democrats Register 1,300 New Voters

Numbers show promise for voter turnout on campuses in Nov. 2 midterm election.

Oct 18, 2010 / StudentNation / Victor Gamez

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