Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Ava Kate White

Ava Kate White testifying in front of a join committee.
Ava Kate White testifying in front of a joint committee. PHOTO COURTESY: AVA KATE WHITE.

Ava Kate White is a senior at Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas where she serves as the print editor for her school’s publication, The Tiger Newsmagazine. She shares her experiences at the 2025 Institute and what comes next in her advocacy work.

Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Ava Leyba

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The fifth annual New Voices Student Leadership Institute kicked off this year with a record number of states represented. Thirty-two students from 20 states joined SPLC staff members and special guest speakers to learn about the New Voices movement and how they could be leaders in their state’s efforts toward student press freedom.  During the… Continue reading Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Ava Leyba

Reflections from a New Voices student leader: Carina Nicodemus

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The fifth annual New Voices Student Leadership Institute kicked off this year with a record number of states represented. Thirty-two students from 20 states joined SPLC staff members and special guest speakers to learn about the New Voices movement and how they could be leaders in their state’s efforts toward student press freedom.  During the… Continue reading Reflections from a New Voices student leader: Carina Nicodemus

Reflections from a New Voices student leader: Jennie-Kate Hannis

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The fifth annual New Voices Student Leadership Institute kicked off this year with a record number of states represented. Thirty-two students from 20 states joined SPLC staff members and special guest speakers to learn about the New Voices movement and how they could be leaders in their state’s efforts toward student press freedom.  During the… Continue reading Reflections from a New Voices student leader: Jennie-Kate Hannis