Global December 2018

Wave Of Hoax Bomb Threats Made Across US

Hundreds of schools, government buildings and businesses were emailed bomb threats, but no explosives were found and authorities said this appears to be an extortion attempt.

Global December 2018

$5B Wall Vs. Partial Government Shutdown

With the White House insisting on billions to build a border wall, a move that has met with lawmaker resistance from both parties, the government is facing a possible partial shutdown.

Global December 2018

Top 3 Stories On Campuses Banning Tobacco

West Virginia University is exploring becoming tobacco-free and banning e-cigarettes. Whitworth University is going tobacco-free starting January 1.

Hispanic Community December 2018

“Coco” Dubbed For Kids In Peru

The global phenomenon of Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” has been dubbed in another language, so now kids in Peru can enjoy the colorful Día de Muertos tale.

Global December 2018

UN Approves Compact To Support Refugees

The United Nations General Assembly approved a compact to provide stronger support for refugees on a global level. The only two “no” votes against the compact were Hungary and the U.S.

Global December 2018

Trump May Be Backing Off $5B For Wall

While President Trump is not giving up on the wall, he might be backing off demanding $5 billion for the wall at this time. Congress is working on a budget measure to avoid a shutdown.

Financing December 2018

UCF Offering $40M In Scholarships, Aid

To support its student body, the University of Central Florida is planning to offer an additional $40 million in financial aid and scholarships.

Legal December 2018

Judge Blocks Asylum Restrictions

The Trump administration’s policies that restricted immigrants from seeking asylum due to domestic abuse or gang violence have been blocked by a federal judge.

Hispanic Community December 2018

Spain Finds 11 Dead Migrants In Boat

The Maritime Rescue Service of Spain found migrants in a boat off Spain’s southern coast. It is being reported that 11 of the migrants were dead, and 33 were rescued.

Global December 2018

Instructor Job Open; Top 4 Featured Jobs

At https://hispanicoutlookjobs.com/ there is a constantly updated, wide-variety of open positions at schools across the country, including Kutztown University.

Technology December 2018

Musk Foundation Donating To Flint Schools

The Elon Musk Foundation is donating about $424,000 to schools in Flint, Michigan. The money will be going towards laptops for seventh and eighth graders in the school district.

Global January 2019

Commission OKs Arming Teachers

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission has unanimously approved its recommendations and findings, including allowing teachers to carry guns.

Global January 2019

Pelosi Elected House Speaker

Nancy Pelosi is elected the House speaker by a vote of 220 to Republican Kevin McCarthy's 192 votes. To date, she is the only woman to hold this position.

Legal January 2019

Parents Sue Over Policy To Arm Teachers

Parents and grandparents of students in Pennsylvania have filed a lawsuit against a school district’s policy to arm teachers. The lawsuit says that this policy violates state law.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Calif. First Latino AG Targets Trump

Xavier Becerra began 2019 by leading a coalition of 17 Democratic attorney generals in appealing a ruling that declared the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional.