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Related Howard winners, including IU's Spegele, head for Asia (June 12) Spegele one of nine Howard winners (May 5) Apply for Howard competition by Feb. 28 (Feb. 8)

Apply now for the 2009 Nation Student Writing Contest, which awards one college and one high school winner with a $1,000 cash prize and Nation subscription. Deadline is May 31.

To apply, write an essay on “How has the recession affected you, your family or someone you know?” Essays should not exceed 800 words and should be original, unpublished work that demonstrates fresh, clear thinking and superior quality of expression and craftsmanship.

The winning essays will be published in a special youth issue of the magazine in October and will be featured on the Nation’s Web site. Finalists will be awarded $250 each and subscriptions, and their entries will be published online. Send entries to studentprize@thenation.com. For more info, check directions on the Web site.