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Editorials and essays written by students with unique perspectives on issues and news events.
Texan Students Debate Financial Aid for Illegal Immigrants U.S.
Evan Dunbar and Kamaria Monmouth
Evan and Kamaria
Evan and Kamaria are from Houston, Texas.
American schools and financial aid should be only for legal citizens of the United States. There should be no exceptions to this.
Why This Student Spoke Out
Rights for illegal immigrants remains a major source of contention in the U.S.
Immigration rally; file photo
Some Undocumented Students in Texas Can Qualify for Financial Aid U.S.
By Delisha Ford, Age 18
Delisha
Delisha is from Houston, Texas.
Not all students qualify for federal student financial aid: some because their parents make too much money, but others because they are undocumented students or illegal immigrants.
Why This Student Spoke Out
Rights for illegal immigrants remains a major source of contention in the U.S.
Immigration rally; file photo
Student Reporters Interview Palestinian Family Living in an Israeli Settlement World
By Omar Chu & Mahmoud Jabari
Suhail and Saeed; photo by Omar Chu
Produced in conjunction with the Daniel Pearl Foundation.
I do not feel safe. Honestly, especially for me as a young man, I always imagine that I will be shot or stabbed to death by settlers who attempt to attack us everyday.
Why This Student Spoke Out
Nearly 300,000 Israeli settlers live alongside Palestinians in the West Bank.
Israel
Americans Need Swine Flu Vaccinations...And Universal Health Care Health
Lizzie Logan, Age 18
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Lizzie is from San Francisco, California.
The potential dangers of swine flu are few compared to the real dangers facing the uninsured.
Why This Student Spoke Out
Health officials are gearing up for H1N1 to hit communities this flu season.
Health care; AFP Getty

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