Aina Marzia

El Paso, New Jersey

Student and Freelance Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

Kaveh Akbar's Narratives of Love

1 month ago | inthesetimes.com | Aina Marzia

In Kaveh Akbar’s haunting poem “Orchids Are Sprouting from the Floorboards,” the flower becomes a personified presence, suffocating with its abundance. It gushes out from the faucets, fills the clouds and rains back down, sprouts up from the grass outside and the floorboards indoors, and even leaves trails behind cars. Representing the ballooning absence felt when a loved one dies, Akbar’s clever ability to juxtapose pain with beauty is a distinct feature in Martyr!, his bestselling new novel.
The “Teenage Dream” in an Era of Isolation

2 months ago | thenation.com | Aina Marzia

Society / StudentNation / February 19, 2025 The “Teenage Dream” in an Era of IsolationCurfew restrictions and the policing of public spaces prevent teens from “getting into trouble.” But to some, it feels like it’s preventing them from getting anywhere at all. Ad Policy (Rebecca Smith / Getty) This story was produced for StudentNation, a program of the Nation Fund for Independent Journalism, which is dedicated to highlighting the best of student journalism.
The “Teenage Dream” in an Era of Isolation

2 months ago | msn.com | Aina Marzia

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‘It’s not immoral’: Why young people are shoplifting without shame

2 months ago | dazeddigital.com | Aina Marzia

This article was originally published on 23 February 2023:Shoplifting, history’s most ancient and arguably most common crime, has been on the rise. Last year shoplifting increased by 21 per cent according to the Office for National Statistics, and even those who are supposed to prevent theft are becoming empathetic to those who can’t afford essential products due to the soaring cost of living.
Nostalgia and Nationalism: Breaking Down Marvel's Shortcomings

2 months ago | inthesetimes.com | Aina Marzia

Raking in over $2.8 billion, Avengers: Endgame became the world’s blockbuster of 2019, solidifying Marvel as a mainstream beacon for American superhero culture. Shortly after the movie hit theaters, however, viewers criticized a scene near the end, in which Tom Holland’s Spider-Man is saved by five women superheroes.
The Elite College Students Fighting to End Legacy Admissions

Nov 19, 2024 | thenation.com | Aina Marzia

Activism / StudentNation / November 20, 2024 The Elite College Students Fighting to End Legacy Admissions In November, organizers at more than 18 universities met for a conference with Class Action to discuss how to democratize higher education. Ad Policy A presentation at a conference hosted by Class Action and Brown University Students for Educational Equity.
The Fight for a Higher Minimum Wage Continues in 2024

Oct 29, 2024 | thenation.com | Aina Marzia

Politics / StudentNation / October 30, 2024 The Fight for a Higher Minimum Wage Continues in 2024With the federal minimum wage stagnant for over 15 years, voters in Alaska, California, Missouri, and Massachusetts will decide on ballot measures to raise their wages. Ad Policy Protesters at a meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors calling for increased pay.
The Fight for a Higher Minimum Wage Continues in 2024

Oct 29, 2024 | msn.com | Aina Marzia

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Bengali Youth Speak Out on State Violence Against Student Protesters

Aug 4, 2024 | thenation.com | Aina Marzia

Can we count on you? In the coming election, the fate of our democracy and fundamental civil rights are on the ballot. The conservative architects of Project 2025 are scheming to institutionalize Donald Trump’s authoritarian vision across all levels of government if he should win. We’ve already seen events that fill us with both dread and cautious optimism—throughout it all, The Nation has been a bulwark against misinformation and an advocate for bold, principled perspectives.
“Parable of the Sower” Is Now, Says Gen Z

Jul 23, 2024 | resilience.org | Aina Marzia

Young people who have read Octavia Butler’s 1993 novel say it’s not only prescient, but also carries lessons for today. Imminent drought, rising sea waters, destructive borders, a vanishing middle class, “smart drugs,” Big Pharma, privatized public schools and cities, and a governing body with the slogan “Make America Great Again.” These are all themes from Octavia Butler’s postapocalyptic novel Parable of the Sower.