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Student Voice
Public policy issues in Connecticut affect everyone in the state, and The Connecticut Mirror is committed to diversifying the range of voices involved in the conversation.
Student Voice is an important part of that effort.
Our Student Voice editor works with college classes to help young writers understand the power of public opinion and develop compelling essays on topics that matter to them.
Our partner schools include the University of Connecticut, Trinity College, Central Connecticut State University and Sacred Heart University.
Read our guidelines and submit your commentary here. To learn more about the program and how your college can be involved, contact Harriet Jones harrietjonesct@gmail.com.
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UConn’s spirit rock — a forum for student debate and expression
Trying to promote a culture of constant harmony on campus by removing the rock prevents the expression of students’ individual ideas.
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What the aftermath of a shooting taught me about corporate social responsibility
Following a mass shooting at my high school, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, I learned how corporations with a conscience can be a force for good.
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What my brush with Connecticut’s zoning laws taught me
When I was evicted for contravening zoning laws, it was an education in how Connecticut segregates housing opportunities.
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Legislators, please don’t weaken CCSU
As a recent graduate of Central Connecticut State University, I can’t help but worry about the cost of public higher education. Is it getting out of reach for students like me? Central is the largest university in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system (CSCU). The system’s board of regents is trying to close a […]
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Unlocking access through open educational resources
Open educational resources break down financial barriers, granting all students access to vital materials regardless of financial standing.
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Why you should consider community college
When we fail to invest in community colleges and portray them as inferior, we deprive CT students of exploring their options.
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Universities should provide safe, quality housing to students
Colleges should be responsible for their dorms’ indoor air quality, just like CT landlords are expected to maintain safe and habitable homes.
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Why make college students sit through classes?
Sitting in lectures isn’t the best way for everyone to learn. Universities need to acknowledge this and adapt.
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Ensuring every child can rise on their talent
With the decision to ban affirmative action, we must find other tools, like banning legacy admissions, to achieve that level playing field.
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Jennifer Dulos case highlights importance of watching media diet
Sensationalized coverage, like comparing Jennifer Dulos’ disappearance to the plot of Gone Girl, causes real harm. But we can opt out of it.
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The collapse in youth support for Israel should be a reckoning for America
Student protests are sweeping the country, and polls show most young people disapprove of Israel’s actions in Gaza. Politicians: take notice.
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How affordable housing rules protect wealthy enclaves in Connecticut
Many CT towns are writing a ‘Catch-22’ into their zoning regulations on affordable housing, excluding people who most need shelter.
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Young people can help each other through mental health struggles
These centers give people experiencing a mental health crisis access to others around the same age who have gone through something similar.
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CT must prioritize the safety of home care workers
Recent tragic events have shown us that home care workers are still vulnerable; Connecticut can do more to protect them.