Global February 2020

Is Greek Life Dangerous For College Students?

Greek life has been put on hold at the University of Northern Colorado. Fraternities and sororities are barred from participating in parties, formals, initiation or recruitment.

Technology February 2020

Is Technology Good Or Bad For Education?

Technology is becoming more and more a part of education. But is that a good thing or a bad thing? Vista College explores this topic in a piece on their website.

Global February 2020

What Benefits Do College Athletes Get?

As more states look to pass laws to allow college athletes to receive endorsement money, the NCAA and its allies are turning to Congress, spending at least $750,000 to lobby lawmakers.

Technology February 2020

New Twitter Tool Links Users To Census Info

If someone uses Twitter to search for information about the upcoming census, they will be automatically shown a link to the federal government’s census website.

Financing February 2020

How Do Undocumented Students Pay For College?

Legislators in Missouri are considering a bill that would ban in-state tuition for students with “an unlawful immigration status.”

Global February 2020

Active Shooter Drills And Mental Health

The American Federation of Teachers, National Education Association, and Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund are calling for an end to active shooter drills.

Legal February 2020

District Sued For Suspending Students

Saline Area Schools is being sued because according to the lawsuit the district does not have the authority to suspend four students over racist social media posts.

Global February 2020

What Is The ‘Red Flag’ Gun Law?

Florida’s “red flag” gun law has been applied more than 3,500 times since the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. While it has bipartisan support, it also has its critics.

Global February 2020

Is It Legal For Trump To Build The Wall?

Homeland Security is waiving federal contracting laws, allowing 177 miles of border wall to be built more quickly in four states: Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas.

Hispanic Community February 2020

Venezuelan Teen Forced Into Mexico Alone

Branyerly’s father’s claims that he was fleeing political violence and repression were accepted at the border by U.S. authorities. She, however, was forced to go back to Mexico alone.

Financing February 2020

Who Qualifies For Free College?

USC is introducing a free tuition option, which is going to be phased in beginning this fall. The free tuition option is for students whose family fall into a specific income bracket.

Legal February 2020

Judge Sides With Migrants About Facilities

A judge has sided with migrants against Border Patrol regarding the conditions of facilities in Arizona. Complaints against the facilities include it being unsanitary and inhumane.

Financing February 2020

$30k Grant For Undocumented Students

A $30,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan is being used to aid the Michigan Coalition for Undocumented Student Success.

Financing February 2020

Four Years Of Free Tuition For 193 Students

The LeBron James Family Foundation and Ken State University are giving 193 students the opportunity to attend college tuition free and one year of free room and board.

Global February 2020

Does Medicaid Affect Citizenship?

The Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants who use public benefits, including Medicaid and food stamps, has led to immigrants being afraid to use such social services.