FIRST PERSON: At Trump rally in Chicago, a student is silent no more
“There are more Chicagoans willing to stand against Trump than there are willing to stand with him,” I thought. “What if I went and protested?”
Rally by rally: A timeline of Trump talk
Amid rising tensions at political rallies held by GOP presidential contender Donald Trump last weekend, I compiled this video timeline of statements made by Trump on the right to protest, #blacklivesmatter, and what he intends to do both for his supporters and against those who protest at his rallies.
Had Enough Hate? Join #IStandWithMuslims
Two students. Between us, 690 miles, six states, and two religions. One tweet. And then, suddenly, one voice.
Editorial: Thank you, Bali
PARIS — For months now, the ASPire journalism program at the American School of Paris has been planning to cover COP21 for Global Student Square, an international student journalism network. The opportunity to cover COP21 and possibly see world leaders in action, such…
The 411 on COP21 social media
By Jack Campbell, GSS correspondent PARIS — Social media can give you a TMI headache — too much information and sometimes confusing and conflicting information as well. But many handles, hashtags, pages and photo and video streams have a purpose. Social…
Reporter’s Notebook: Covering COY11
By Bethany Ao, GSS correspondent PARIS — Last week, I had the privilege of covering the COY11 conference north of Paris as a contributor for Global Student Square. The 11th Conference of Youth was a precursor to COP21, the climate change conference…
COP21’s Youth and Future Gen Day focuses on new energy, ideas for solving climate change
Le Bourget, PARIS — What the next generation can do to cool a warming planet was the focus of today's "Youth and Future Generations" day at the COP21 climate change summit in Paris. Dragon parades, bicycle-powered battery charging stations and art…
COY11 closes with new ideas, hope, commitment to stopping climate change
By Bethany Ao, GSS correspondent PARIS — The Conference of Youth ended Saturday with new ideas, hope, and renewed commitment to taking action against climate change. An estimated 5,000 participants from around the world — a global outpouring that included students from Columbia, Egypt,…
Developing, sharing clean water on the table at COY11
By Bethany Ao, GSS correspondent PARIS, Nov. 26 — COY11 attendees gathered today to discuss water infrastructure in developing countries, a crucial issue that is a key part of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. According to the UN World Water…
Earth Guardians rap on climate change at COY
Video, tweet and photo by Bethany Ao, GSS correspondent PARIS — Earth Guardians is a self-described "tribe" of artists, activists and musicians advocating for environmental sustainability and climate change action. Guardians Jasmina Sikora and Jaiia Cerff gave an hour-long rap concert…