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Cuba travel ban: Disappointed passengers return after being rerouted mid-cruise

Passengers aboard the Norwegian Sun were disappointed, but not totally surprised, to find their ship rerouted from Cuba to the Bahamas Wednesday after new travel restrictions to the island nation were put in place last week. Thousands aboard the Norwegian Sun debarked at Port Canaveral in Florida early Friday after the new policy rerouted the ship. No count was immediately given on how many were aboard at the time, but the ship typically sails with 2,700. Some travelers, who did not want to be named, said they knew exactly what the announcement would be when the captain started speaking Tuesday. Many knew travel restrictions to Cuba could be implemented but were surprised by the suddenness. Most were happy with how Norwegian Cruise Line handled the situation, regardless of their disappointment in the policy's effects. Passengers were given 50% off their trip and 50% toward a future trip. Customers who bought tickets on future Cuban cruises will be able to get a full refund from N

The University of Washington supports DACA students

The Trump administration is considering changes that would end or limit the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The University of Washington is strongly opposed to ending this program and we are working with universities across the country to urge the Trump administration not to dismantle or diminish any aspect of DACA. We have no clear indication of what, if any, changes the administration might make. What is clear, however, is that the UW's policies regarding immigration status  have not and will not change. If you, or someone you know would be affected by any changes to DACA, we encourage you to seek out  Leadership Without Border s as a resource.  For current students, you may also use these campus resources: UW Bothell campus counseling  Safe Campus UW Bothell campus safety UW Bothell financial aid DACA background On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that immigrants who arrive to the United States as