By Areania Hewing Fast food from McDonald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Taco Bell are often part of students’ daily diets. The food is quick, inexpensive and convenient. Although it is tasty, it can negatively affect academic performance. New York University researchers found that, on average, college students eat fast food one-to-three times per week. “Despite […]
Mental Wellness
By George Gonzales Students struggling with depression can get help on campus through Counseling and Psychological Services. Recent mental-health screenings held Oct. 6 at College of Southern Nevada’s three main campuses gave students opportunities to reflect on how they are doing and reach out for help if needed. According to statistics from Anxiety and Depression […]
“The Adding Machine” a Behind the Scenes Look
By Neise Cordeiro If we think a theatrical play simply requires a good script, actors and a stage, think again. It takes much more to get a production off the ground. Aaron Tuttle, lead faculty of College of Southern Nevada’s fine-arts department, shared his process to get “The Adding Machine” ready for opening night. Tuttle […]
Clinton Leading in Student Poll
By Percy Hinton Recent poll of 100 College of Southern Nevada students shows Hillary Clinton is the students’ choice for president. In October an informal poll was conducted with two simple questions: In the presidential election who will you vote for and why. When the numbers were tallied, Hillary Clinton had 38 votes, Ben Carson […]
Student Films Showcase Professional Level on Big Screen
By Karla Spann Fourth Annual Short-Film Showcase held at College of Southern Nevada’s Cheyenne campus featured films by CSN students. Eleven films were shown that covered many topics. Some serious tones were struck with a film by Jeremy Hernandez and Tyler Stefanelli’s “O.N.A.” This film was a story about a woman who lives with optic […]
Congressman Cresent Hardy at Hispanic-Heritage Summit
By Ariel T. Rodriguez College of Southern Nevada’s annual Hispanic-Heritage Summit was hosted by Republican Congressman Cresent Hardy. The summit’s purpose was to commemorate Hispanic-Heritage Month by promoting education and raising awareness of opportunity and success for students. “My hope is that everyone here finds something of use to strengthen their lives,” said Hardy, Nevada’s […]
NASA Found Liquid Flowing Water on Mars
By Nancy MonsayNASA just received key evidence about potential life on Mars with its recent discovery of a life-sustaining resource on the red planet: water. According to NASA’s website, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter provided the strongest evidence yet that liquid water flows on Mars occasionally depending on time of day, temperature and season. The […]
“No Greater Odds” Documentary Stirs the Nation
By Jessica Vargas “No Greater Odds” is an inspirational documentary that shows the journey of five College of Southern Nevada students who have overcome overwhelming obstacles while earning their college degrees. One of the students featured was Barbara Ayarza. She was a high-school dropout who experienced failed marriages and health concerns while being a young […]