Student Work
At AJO, we encourage our students to pitch the stories they write in class to publications around the world. From the Guardian to Eater to New York Magazine to National Geographic to Teen Vogue, our students are routinely getting their work published and building their portfolios while in school. Check it out below.
September 17th, 2021
This mobile app is helping Afghans navigate Kabul following the Taliban takeover
September 14th, 2021
The Untold Story of How Afghanistan’s Fighting Female Governor Salima Mazari Escaped the Taliban
August 26th, 2021
Afghan entrepreneur’s e-commerce app pivots to help during crisis
August 24th, 2021
Afghan-Canadian entrepreneur’s new mobile app helps keep civilians updated on nearby security issues
August 19th, 2021
Why these Afghan women are speaking out
August 19th, 2021
How TSQ Project Brought Dance Back to Times Square
August 17th, 2021
What Happened When I Made Art Therapy My Go-To For Anxiety
August 12th, 2021
MTV ‘Cribs’ just returned to television 20 years after its original debut. But ‘wealth porn’ may not have the same appeal to a new generation.
August 6th, 2021
While white influencers ‘blackfish’ to build buzz, Black creatives say co-opting their culture is costly
August 6th, 2021
Where Everyone Moved During The Pandemic
August 2nd, 2021
The Washington Football Team Rebranded. Why Did It Get Rid Of Its Cheerleaders Over Zoom?
August 2nd, 2021
The Journey to Save a Turtle
July 28th, 2021
Rocking braids or cornrows can be taboo for Black women. Stylists are fighting stigmas one style at a time
July 23rd, 2021
How The World’s Oldest Hat Shop Has Stayed In Business For Nearly 350 Years
July 23rd, 2021
After vandalism at shared worship space, honest talks on race bridge gap between Black and White churches
July 22nd, 2021
Celebrities Running for Office Are Boosted By the Political Moment
July 21st, 2021
‘Journalism is sacred work’: Afghanistan’s front line reporters
July 16th, 2021
These Powerful Performers Prove It’s Time to End Ageism in Dance
July 9th, 2021
Florida Farmworkers, Rocked by Covid and a Fatal Police Shooting, Are Demanding Justice
July 5th, 2021
The cultural impact of Sailor Moon
July 5th, 2021
Inside a Peyote Pilgrimage
July 2nd, 2021
Meet New York City’s Director of Nightlife — Yes, That’s a Job
July 1st, 2021
Getting Paid Less To Do The World’s Most Important Job
June 18th, 2021
Businesses bet on Black culture amid demands for racial justice. Now experts warn Juneteenth is next to be whitewashed.