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Tuesday, May 01 2007 -- Student Writing Contest

The Nation magazine is looking for original, thoughtful, provocative student voices to tell What Is The Most Important Issue for Young People in the 2008 Presidential Campaign. Essays should be original, unpublished work that demonstrates clear thinking and superior quality of expression and craftsmanship.

There will be five finalists and one winner, who will receive cash prizes, a Nation subscription and publication in the magazine and on the website. The contest is open to students at US high schools and to undergraduates at US colleges and universities. Entries - only one per student -are accepted through May 31. A winner will be announced by September 4. Please send entries to studentprize@thenation.com.

For more information go to: lists.thenation.com