Abigail Geiger
University of Missouri
I am a journalism student at the University of Missouri-Columbia, and I have increasingly become interested in international relations and their relation to journalism and the media, particularly in the Middle East. I’m planning on double majoring in history in the fall. Writing, in any form, is what drives me through every day, and the combination of news sources, conversation and books keep me fresh and up-to-date. Other than journalism, I’ve got a soft spot for France and old Gershwin records.
Teetering Economies in Europe Lead to Rocky Relations
November 17, 2011
Tell-tale signs—debt-to-GDP ratios over 100 percent, bank bailouts, political strife—have European leaders ringing their hands, while outsiders have been anticipating a European collapse for months. NGJ's Abigail Geiger breaks down the basics of the crisis.
How Different Are Generations in the U.S.?
November 11, 2011
With "The Generation Gap and the 2012 Election," the Pew Research Center outlines the trends in generations and their political, social and economic beliefs. NGJ's Abigail Geiger reports on the main findings.
The Arab Spring Rages On In Syria
November 7, 2011
As the death toll rises, diplomatic measures falter in their effectiveness, and violence heats up between the Syrian government and protestors, the Arab Spring is alive and well in Syria. NGJ's Abigail Geiger reports.
Obama’s Student Loan Plan: Will it Help Open Books or Only Wallets?
October 27, 2011
On Wednesday, President Obama announced a new executive plan aiming to help college graduates avoid the crushing burden of student loans. NGJ's Abigail Geiger reports on the plan and reactions.
Herman Cain’s “9-9-9″ Plan: A Breath of Fresh Air or an Endless Fog?
October 20, 2011
GOP Presidential Candidate Herman Cain's "9-9-9" plan to simplify the tax code has come under fire from the left and the right, despite Cain's assertions that it will not raise taxes on the poor. NGJ's Abigail Geiger takes a closer look at this much talked about plan.
Students Versus the Educational System in Chile: Will It Last?
October 3, 2011
As thousands of students take to the streets to protest the high cost of education in Chile, larger questions about inequality in this Latin American country are being raised. NGJ's Abigail Geiger analyzes the recent turn of events.
Students Responding to the Somalia Crisis
September 13, 2011
With the Eastern African nation of Somalia in the midst of a disastrous famine, many college students in the U.S. have stepped up to help support those in need. Humanitarian assistance, though, is more difficult than it might first appear.
Even with Student Support, Huntsman In Trouble
August 29, 2011
Though Jon Huntsman may appeal to more moderate student voters, the former U.S. Ambassador to China may lack the support needed to win the G.O.P. nomination. NGJ's Abigail Geiger breaks down his chances.
