Student journalists are instrumental in telling important — and often untold — stories for their communities. Our series, Behind the Story, showcases those important, bold pieces of student journalism and the writers behind the work.
This series highlights pieces of student journalism at both the high school and collegiate level, and we’d love to hear from you! If you have a story that you’re proud of and would like to share your experiences writing and reporting, email intern@splc.org with your information and a link to your story.
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Texas student journalists cover their district’s response to wave of book bans - Texas student journalists cover their district's response to book bans and share why student journalists must report on censorship issues. … Continue reading Texas student journalists cover their district’s response to wave of book bans
Aleksandra Sidorova explores the value of cultivating strong connections with sources - Student journalist Aleksandra Sidorova shares her process for writing her story that exposed a lack of information about student-parents on… … Continue reading Aleksandra Sidorova explores the value of cultivating strong connections with sources
How Olivia Brunsting & Caroline Christensen uncovered their school’s poor support system for RAs - Student journalists Olivia Brunsting & Caroline Christensen shared more about their investigative story, "R(A)eality of Being an RA." … Continue reading How Olivia Brunsting & Caroline Christensen uncovered their school’s poor support system for RAs
Sahana Unni’s reporting explores challenges LGBTQIA+ students face at her school - Student journalist Sahana Unni shared more about her story "Pronoun Problems: Students frustrated when teachers don’t use the right pronouns." … Continue reading Sahana Unni’s reporting explores challenges LGBTQIA+ students face at her school
Haley Jackson shares her experiences writing one of her favorite, and most challenging, stories: “Critical Controversy” - Haley Jackson from The Eagle Eye shared her experience writing one of her favorite, and most challenging, stories about critical… … Continue reading Haley Jackson shares her experiences writing one of her favorite, and most challenging, stories: “Critical Controversy”
Nathalie Miranda reflects on their story that sparked unlawful censorship - Nathalie Miranda from the Pearl Post shared what it was like writing their story that sparked a nation-wide discussion on… … Continue reading Nathalie Miranda reflects on their story that sparked unlawful censorship
Leila Saidane uses her interest in research to find and report on new stories - Leila Saidane from The Daily Texan shares how she used her role as a researcher on the student paper to… … Continue reading Leila Saidane uses her interest in research to find and report on new stories
Ellie Lin and Shannon Worley share their experiences reporting on stories of racism in campus Greek life - SPLC sat down with Ellie Lin and Shannon Worley from The Maneater about challenges they faced while writing a story… … Continue reading Ellie Lin and Shannon Worley share their experiences reporting on stories of racism in campus Greek life
Harker Aquila student journalists highlight Hispanic and Latinx culture and community - Kinnera Mulam, Sarah Mohammed and Emma Gao share their experiences writing their story about Hispanic and Latinx culture at their… … Continue reading Harker Aquila student journalists highlight Hispanic and Latinx culture and community
Abigail Turner and Sarah Mattalian overcome roadblocks to accessing information while reporting on fair wage strike - For this week's "Behind the Story," SPLC spoke with Abigail Turner & Sarah Mattalin about their story covering a union… … Continue reading Abigail Turner and Sarah Mattalian overcome roadblocks to accessing information while reporting on fair wage strike