Global February 2020

Is China Safe To Travel To From USA?

The coronavirus has led to some United States universities cancelling study-abroad programs and prohibiting travel. Academic program exchanges may be permanently damaged.

Global February 2020

Is Immigration Under Homeland Security?

Homeland Security has suspended New York residents from using its “trusted traveler” programs in response to New York’s “Green Light” law.

Global February 2020

How Can Schools Improve Physical Education?

Physical education tests in California may be paused for three years because of concerns of discrimination against non-binary and disabled students, as well as bullying.

Global February 2020

2-Year-Old Hurt In University Shooting

Further information has come out about the shooting at Texas A&M University-Commerce. A 2-year-old boy was wounded in the deadly shooting that killed two women.

Global February 2020

How Many Immigrants Cross The Border Each Year?

Traditionally crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border ticks up during the winter months, however, border apprehensions have declined for the eighth month in a row.

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.

Global February 2020

Is Hispanic On The Census?

There is confusion regarding whether colleges and universities are allowed to provide information about a student’s sex, race and if they are Hispanic in origin to the 2020 Census.

Global January 2020

Is The Day After The Super Bowl A Holiday?

The Student Senate at the University of Kansas has passed a resolution, requesting the school cancel classes the day after the Super Bowl (Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers).

Global January 2020

NIU Dropping Standardized Tests

Standardized tests will no longer be used at Northern Illinois University for decisions regarding merit scholarship, as well as undergraduate admissions.

Global January 2020

‘Remain In Mexico’ Extends To Brazil

Asylum seekers from Brazil are now being told to wait in Mexico for rulings on their asylum claims because of the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy.

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.

Global January 2020

Trump Looks To Sign USMCA Trade Deal

The new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement or USMCA is slated to be signed by President Donald Trump January 29. USMCA replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA.