Financing February 2019

I Owe How Much?

Some have received larger paychecks thanks the new tax law, but this is because the law forced employers to change what they withheld. Now as a result some will have higher taxes.

Global February 2019

Open Faculty Positions: SRSU’s Top 3 Jobs

Sul Ross State University currently has multiple job listings on Hispanic Outlook’s job board, which range from faculty and staff to an Executive Vice President and Provost position.

Global February 2019

Students Track Fatal Child Shootings

The “Since Parkland” report, the results of a student journalism project, has concluded that at least 1,1,49 children and teenagers have died from shootings since last Feb. 14.

Global February 2019

ICE Halts Force-Feeding Of Detainees

A group of men on hunger strike in an El Paso immigration detention center will no longer be force-fed. Previous, ICE was force-feeding the men via nasal tubes.

Global February 2019

New Rules For Child Bride Petitions

According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, new rules are being put into place regarding requests to bring child and adolescent brides to the U.S.

Global February 2019

Trump Declares National Emergency

President Trump has declared a national emergency in order to build a border wall. He is planning to siphon billions from federal military construction and counterdrug efforts.

Global February 2019

From Rutgers To CSU; Top 5 Headlines

Rutgers alumnus becomes a “Jeopardy” champion. Lin-Manuel Miranda joins the cast of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” as Amy’s brother. California Universities receive $17 million.

Global February 2019

Amazon Ditches New York Headquarters

Amazon has announced that it is not building a headquarters in New York but is planning to continue to build out offices in Virginia and Tennessee.

Hispanic Community February 2019

Puerto Rico Tutoring Program Probe

According to Puerto Rico’s Department of Education, a judge seeking documents related to a federal investigation issued an arrest warrant for the head of the agency.

Global February 2019

Valentine’s Gifts Donated To 1,000+ Kids

More than 1,000 gift bags are being given to all the students in the Lone Oak Independent School District in Texas for Valentine’s Day thanks to donations.

Global February 2019

Highlights Of Bill To Avoid Shutdown

The following are highlights from the $330-billion-plus spending measure being proposed to avoid another government shutdown.

Global February 2019

Parkland Massacre Victims Remembered

An interfaith service is being held to remember the 14 students and three staff members who died in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre.