The Real Welfare Fraud Scandal The Real Welfare Fraud Scandal
If the Trump administration were truly concerned with fraud in social services spending, it wouldn’t start with childcare, and it wouldn’t start with Minnesota.
Jan 14, 2026 / Bryce Covert
Are Cell Phones to Blame for the Youth Loneliness Epidemic? Are Cell Phones to Blame for the Youth Loneliness Epidemic?
David Landes argues that cell phones represent an isolated life whereas Kimberly Hassel blames the loneliness crisis on a society unable to support or protect its youth.
Dec 22, 2025 / Column / David Landes and Kimberly Hassel
Student Journalism’s Momentous Year Student Journalism’s Momentous Year
In 2025, StudentNation published more than 100 original articles. Here are 20 highlights.
Dec 22, 2025 / StudentNation / StudentNation
What Do Elite Universities Owe Their Students? What Do Elite Universities Owe Their Students?
As the Ivies push graduates into careers in consulting, finance, and tech, organizers with the Class Action movement are questioning their schools’ corporate partnerships.
Dec 8, 2025 / StudentNation / Aina Marzia
As Universities Fold to Trump, This Union Is Still Fighting for International Students As Universities Fold to Trump, This Union Is Still Fighting for International Students
While the University of California has often followed Trump's demands, union organizers have made protecting immigrants a top priority during contract negotiations.
Dec 5, 2025 / StudentNation / Emma Murphree and Emily Putnam
For Voters in Kentucky, Trump Is Losing His Luster For Voters in Kentucky, Trump Is Losing His Luster
In Martin County, the government shutdown and attacks on food stamps have exposed Donald Trump’s empty promises. To many, that makes him just another politician.
Nov 27, 2025 / StudentNation / Zachary Clifton
She Gave a Lecture on White Supremacy. IU Removed Her From the Class. She Gave a Lecture on White Supremacy. IU Removed Her From the Class.
Jessica Adams was barred from teaching a course on social justice for six weeks after showing a graphic that listed MAGA and Columbus Day as forms of “covert white supremacy.”
Nov 25, 2025 / StudentNation / Ella Curlin
This Is How the Child Welfare System Becomes Less Traumatizing This Is How the Child Welfare System Becomes Less Traumatizing
Wisconsin has shown that it’s cost-effective and completely possible to keep families together by stabilizing their housing. That’s not the only promising development in the field...
Nov 24, 2025 / Bryce Covert
Stanford Students Sue Over Trump’s Crackdown on Political Speech Stanford Students Sue Over Trump’s Crackdown on Political Speech
Amid the administration’s war on higher education, The Stanford Daily’s lawsuit targets federal statutes that allow deportation and visa revocation based on political speech.
Nov 24, 2025 / StudentNation / Rani Chor
Trump Promised to Bring Back Coal. This Town Listened. Trump Promised to Bring Back Coal. This Town Listened.
Through executive orders, Congress, and a loyalist cabinet, the Trump administration has delivered big for enclaves of coal country like Colstrip, Montana. But how long can it las...
Nov 20, 2025 / StudentNation / Ezra Graham