Hispanic Community January 2020

Illegal Crossings Plunge Across Border

As the U.S. extends its policy to make more asylum-seekers wait in Mexico, illegal crossings have plunged. More than 55,000 asylum-seekers were returned to Mexico through November.

Legal January 2020

‘Ghost Guns’ Lawsuit

With school shootings an ongoing concern, the gun debate continues across the U.S. Part of this debate is the subject of “ghost guns,” and a lawsuit against the federal government.

Financing January 2020

10 Highest Paying Careers In 2019

The highest paying careers is information that anyone looking for a career path should have. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released in 2019 the highest paying occupation.

Financing January 2020

CSU Gets $1.5M Gift For Cannabis Research

Colorado State University has received $1.5 million for research into cannabis. The gift came from a Golden-based company that makes products out of CBD.

Technology January 2020

Tracking Students Via Cellphones?

New students at the university of Missouri will be tracked via a cellphone app called Spotter to monitor whether or not they are attending class.

Global January 2020

Coach On Bryant Helicopter Remembered

Coach Christina Mauser was on the same helicopter as basketball star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. Coach Mauser’s loss is described by her school as “indescribable.”

Global January 2020

Mag 7.7 Quake Hits Between Cuba And Jamaica

A 7.7 earthquake that hit between Jamaica and Cuba in the Caribbean Sea and impacted surrounding areas, including Florida and Mexico. No heavy damage or casualties have been reported.

Hispanic Community February 2020

Who Is The Next Poet Laureate?

Levi Romano, a professor of Chicano studies at UNM has been chosen as the first poet laureate for the state of New Mexico. Romano also has experience as a documentary filmmaker.

Global February 2020

2 Dead At University Shooting Texas A&M University-Commerce

A deadly shooting at Texas A&M University-Commerce has led to two people being killed and one wounded. The incident occurred in the school’s Pride Rock residence hall.

Hispanic Community February 2020

What Was The Flag In The Halftime Show?

The praised Super Bowl halftime show touched on a number of issues impacting the Latino community, including Puerto Rico (whose flag was featured) in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

Hispanic Community February 2020

Is El Salvador Safe?

A new report states that at least 138 people who were sent from the U.S. to El Salvador were killed, a majority of the deaths occurring less than a year after being deported.

Career Advice February 2020

Interview Guide: 9 Tips To Get The Job

The staff at Ashford University have compiled an article titled “9 Interview Preparation Tips: How to Prepare for an Interview,” which offers tips on job interviews.

Global February 2020

How To Write A College Application Essay?

Renee Buchanan, communications manager for the Division of Enrollment Management at the University of Florida, wrote a piece entitled “Our Tips on Writing Your College Essay.”

Arts and Media February 2020

Disney Apologizes To Elementary School

Disney CEO Bob Iger tweeted an apology to Emerson Elementary School in Berkeley, California, for charging the school $250 for showing the 2019 remake of “The Lion King” at a fundraiser.

Legal February 2020

Can You Look Up If Someone Is A US Citizen?

A recent ruling is prohibiting immigration authorities in the United States from relying on information from databases to ask law enforcement to hold people in custody.