Global October 2018

Trump: End Birthright Citizenship For Some US-Born Babies

President Trump has declared that he wants to issue an executive order to end the constitutional right to citizenship for anyone born in the U.S. to non-citizens. All children born in the U.S. are guaranteed the right to citizenship under the 14th Amendment.

Technology October 2018

Sony Partners With 11 Higher Education Institutions

Sony Electronics is partnering with 11 higher education institutions to create opportunities through technology solutions and active-learning practices. The initiative is designed to incorporate the role technology plays in teaching and learning. Members of the Future Learning Collaborative are working with Sony designers and researchers to develop and enable classroom technologies to execute more effective teaching methods.

Legal November 2018

Pittsburgh Synagogue Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

Robert Bowers, the suspect in the synagogue shooting where 11 people were killed, has pled not guilty to federal charges which could lead to the death penalty. This comes one day after a 44-count indictment was issued by a grand jury. Counts include hate crimes, murder and obstructing the practice of religion.

Global November 2018

U of Nevada, Reno Announces New Engineering Minor

The University of Nevada, Reno has announced a big data minor in their College of Engineering. This new interdisciplinary minor aims to give students the technical skills and knowledge to help solve evolving challenges in analyzing all types of data.

Global November 2018

AP Fact Check: Trump's Hype On Migrants, Illegal Immigration

The Associated Press has examined President Donald Trump’s claims on immigration, which include misleading rhetoric about the migrant caravans being full of hardened criminals and grossly inflated numbers regarding how many immigrants are currently living illegally in the United States.

Financing November 2018

UMaine Foundation Had Record Fundraising Year In 2018

The University of Maine Foundation has had a record fundraising year, receiving pledges and gifts totally $36.9 million, which is a 115 percent increase from the previous year. The fundraising brought the foundation’s "Vision for Tomorrow" drive to above $160 million.

Hispanic Community November 2018

Longoria, Ferrera, Saldana And More Rally For Latino Votes

Actresses Eva Longoria, America Ferrera, Rosario Dawson, Gina Rodriguez and Zoe Saldana visited Little Havana on Sunday to encourage people to vote in tomorrow’s midterm elections. "This cause of getting people out to vote is one of the most important things we can do as citizens," Longoria told the Associated Press.

Hispanic Community November 2018

College Student Works To Bring Others To The Polls

University of Connecticut-Stamford student Michael Hernandez is a few months away from getting his green card and so is not eligible to vote in tomorrow’s midterms. Instead, the 19-year-old is trying to encourage people to vote, including through a web series of sorts on his Facebook page.

Global November 2018

UMaine System Increases Support For 'Early College' Program

The University of Maine System is currently expanding their Early College program with enrollment in the program increasing from 1,500 in 2015 to 2,800 students this year. The program allows students in high school to take classes for college credit.

Global November 2018

Ohio Woman Sent To Prison For $1.8M College Loan Scheme

Janice Shufford of Akron has been sentenced to federal prison for nearly seven years for her role in a $1.8 million college loan scheme. The scheme involved enrolling inmates and people who had their identities stolen at Maricopa Community College in Arizona.

Global November 2018

Migrants Weigh Whether To Stay In Mexico, Resume Trek To US

The migrant caravan is resting for at least a couple of days in Mexico’s capital as they debate continuing their journey to the United States border or remain in Mexico. The government in Mexico said 2,697 temporary visas have been issued to families and individuals, and Mexico is offering asylum, refugee or work visas to the migrants.

Legal November 2018

With New Justice Official, Fate Of Russia Probe In Question

With Matthew Whitaker become the new acting attorney general after Jeff Sessions was pushed out of office, concerns are rising over the future of Robert Mueller’s Russia probe. Whitaker has questioned the scope of the inquiry and spoken publicly about ways an attorney general could stymie the investigation.

Global November 2018

13 Dead Including Gunman In Shooting At Bar’s “College Night”

A gunman killed 12 people before killing himself at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Southern California. The attack occurred during “college night” at the bar, and the Borderline Bar & Grill is a popular hangout for California Lutheran University students.

Hispanic Community November 2018

41 Latinos In Congress, 2 Races Still Undecided

Although two races remain undecided, the number of Latinos who will be serving in Congress in 2019 will be rising to at least 41. There were 44 Latino Democratic candidates who ran in the midterm elections, and 33 of those 44 won. There were also 15 Latino Republican candidates who ran, and of those six won.

Hispanic Community November 2018

Motel 6: $7.6 Million For Guests Reported To Immigration

Motel 6 has agreed to pay Latino guests who were reported to immigration by the company’s employees up to $7.6 million. According to the guests and the proposed settlement that was filed in federal court, the company’s employees shared the guests’ private information with immigration officials.