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Editorials and essays written by students with unique perspectives on issues and news events.
Conference Provides Inspiration in AIDS Fight U.S.
Alexandra, Age 17
Alex
Alexandra is a student at Washington-Lee High School in Virginia.
Most teens understand HIV/AIDS is a deadly disease, but I don't think they realize how much it impacts the U.S. and people in our age group.
Why This Student Spoke Out
The 17th International AIDS Conference was held in August in Mexico City.
AIDS ribbon
Students Spread Awareness of Climate Change U.S.
Dmitry, Kate, Sveta and Nidhi
Climate champion
Dmitry, Sveta and Kate are climate champions from Russia. Nidhi is a climate champion for India.
When we have the monsoons coming in, it starts flooding, flooding badly...This is something occurring because of human activities contributing to climate change.
Why This Student Spoke Out
Climate change is having major environmental impacts across the globe.
Globe
Students Weigh Military Schools as Alternative Arts
Elizabeth Liu, Age 17
Students at the Naval Academy
Elizabeth Liu is a junior at The Harker School.
Junior Arman Gupta's father was initially shocked when he brought up the idea of military school, but his father warmed to the idea.
Why This Student Spoke Out
Many students consider military schools for a free education and the military training.
Tank
Could Obama and Clinton Be the Golden Ticket?
Namrata
Namrata
Namrata is a sophomore at Cresskill High School in New Jersey.
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton made history... While Barack Obama has finally won the nomination, some Democrats can't help but ask: Why can't it be both?
Why This Student Spoke Out
Sen. Barack Obama is the now the Democratic nominee.
Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama

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