The Prospector

Congress unlikely to react soon to Obama’s immigration order, debaters say

Jose Soto, SHFWire Intern • January 20, 2015

WASHINGTON - Two political commentators agreed Monday that President Barack Obama’s executive order on immigration reform will probably remain in effect because Congress is unlikely to take action to change it. “The intention was to provoke a response...

How the major TV networks censored you from Obama’s speech

Maria Esquinca, Reporter • November 21, 2014

Last night, Obama announced his executive order on immigration, a major news item that was met with mixed responses. (http://www.vox.com/videos/2014/11/20/7256299/obama-executive-illegal-immigrants) In case you haven’t heard, Obama’s executive...

Obama’s immigration speech sparks a false flame of hope

Jose Soto, Reporter • November 21, 2014

“For more than 200 years, our tradition of welcoming immigrants from around the world has given us a tremendous advantage over other nations,” said Obama during the start of his speech Thursday evening, Nov. 20 about the country’s stagnating immigration...

White House launches campaign to prevent campus sexual assaults

Lorain Watters, SHFWire reporter • September 19, 2014

WASHINGTON – Sexual assaults have become too common at many college campuses, leaving students feeling unsafe and confused when sexual assault does happen. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden hosted an event at the White House Friday...

Tumblr goes to the White House

Lorain Watters, Editor-in-chief • June 10, 2014

President Barack Obama was invited to participate in a Q&A with Tumblr, a microblogging platform and social networking website founded by David Karp in 2007, about higher education—a first for the president and Tumblr community. Students around...

Jaime Picks Up: Art

Jaime Quesada, Contributor • April 27, 2014

Jaime makes an inspirational trailer for the struggle of an artistic douche. Afterwards he walks around campus asking students what their impressions of art are and it's role in society.

Deadline extended for affordable health insurance

Lorain Watters, Assistant News Editor • April 1, 2014

A special enrollment period has been issued by the Obama administration, granting individuals an opportunity to submit an application for affordable health care after the assigned deadline on March 31. Based on an honor system, individuals can be granted...

Medal of Honor given to 24 veterans overlooked because of discrimination

Alejandro Alba, Scripps Howard Foundation Wire Reporter • March 19, 2014

WASHINGTON – Just like other American soldiers, they fought for their country and risked their own lives regardless of their racial or ethnic backgrounds. Decades later they received the nation’s highest military honor, delayed precisely...

Latino organizations recognize ‘Gang of Eight,’ NCLR disapproves of Obama

March 10, 2014

The nation’s largest Latino civil rights organization, the National Council of La Raza, calls President Obama the Deporter-in-Chief as this administration approaches an all-time high in deportations: nearly two million. NCLR President and CEO Janet...

My Brother’s Keeper initiative to aid black and Latino boys

Alejandro Alba, SHFWire reporter • March 4, 2014

WASHINGTON –President Barack Obama launched a new initiative to help black and Latino boys across the nation. The My Brother’s Keeper Task Force will establish mentorship programs and support networks to help minority boys stay on track in school. “By...

Obama praises film about sick South Fla. boy who uses robot to attend class

Melhor Leonor, SHFWire reporter • March 4, 2014

WASHINGTON - Inside the halls of David Posnack Jewish Day School in Davie, Fla., a robot takes part in group projects, asks questions about science and math and jokes around with friends. Behind the device is seventh-grader Kyle Weintraub, 12, also...

Obama, Republicans fail to advance hopes on immigration reform

Aaron Montes, Hispanic Link Reporter • February 6, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. – When President Barack Obama delivered the fifth State of the Union address of his presidency, he dedicated just three sentences to immigration reform. Not once did he mention the contributions or needs of Latinos, nor did he touch...