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.

Health Care February 2020

Is It Safe To Travel To China?

With the CDC recommending travelers avoid nonessential travel to China amid the spread of the coronavirus, the UNL has suspended its faculty travel and study abroad programs to China.

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.

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

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.

Hispanic Community February 2020

Does Jennifer Lopez’s Daughter Sing?

Jennifer Lopez’s daughter, Emme, performed with her mother at the halftime show for Super Bowl 2020. The show’s headliners were JLo and Shakira, and featured J. Balvin and Bad Bunny.

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).

Health Care January 2020

Does Student At Yale Event Have Coronavirus?

Hispanic Outlook previously reported that a student at the Yale Model United Nations conference was being tested for the coronavirus. Update: the student does not have the virus.

Hispanic Community January 2020

Who Will Play Halftime Super Bowl 2020?

Super Bowl 2020’s halftime show will feature Shakira and Jennifer Lopez who will pay homage to Latino, as well as the late Kobe Bryant. The 49ers are playing against the Chiefs.

Health Care January 2020

Do Masks Protect Against The Coronavirus?

Protective masks can offer some protection against the coronavirus, but they are not a substitute for taking precautions and exercising proper hygiene.

Legal January 2020

Acid Attack To Be Tried As Hate Crime

A 62-year-old man from Milwaukee is being accused of throwing acid on a Latino man’s face while accusing him of being in the U.S. illegally. The incident is being tried as a hate crime.