Stereotypes in Media

By Chris Moxon “Everybody Loves Raymond” perpetuates the stereotype of a lazy stupid husband. “Jersey Shores” perpetuates the stereotypes of women being bimbos, portrayed by Snooki, and men being muscle-head meatballs, portrayed by Mike. “The Real Housewives of Orange County” perpetuates the stereotype that women are money-hungry ruthless vixens. All of these are examples of […]

Maximize the Brain’s Full Potential

By Li Han Studies have shown that some foods help stimulate brain function. Students need to know this information to perform well in school. Fruits like apples and berries contain antioxidants and phytonutrients that improve blood flow to the brain, which improves opportunities for learning. May Sanicola, learning specialist for TRIO at CSN suggests, “Fatty […]

CSN Professor is Best in the Business

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By Thomas Shafer Many people say that it only takes one teacher in your life to change it. At the College of Southern Nevada, Professor Raiford changes many lives for the better. Raiford teaches introduction to business, introduction to marketing, and management principles at CSN, and has gained national recognition for his success. Raiford graduated […]

CSN is Worth the Investment

By Stephanie Santana The College of Southern Nevada offers good education at a reasonable price in comparison to other schools around the valley. College of Southern Nevada student Christian Manabat says, “One of the reasons why I chose to continue my education here at CSN is the fact that the tuition fee over here is […]

Tech Students Jump Start Careers at CSN

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By Rodrigo Vazquez Before finishing their studies, JT3 Jump Start helps students at the College of Southern Nevada launch their careers. JT3, a company that recruits technicians and engineers for the Department of Defense, joined forces with CSN in order to create the JT3 Jump Start program. The program located at the Morse Arberry Jr. […]

Credit Cards: Helpful Tool or Lifelong Headache

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  By Li Han We’ve seen bank representatives on CSN campuses trying to get students’ attention. What exactly are they trying to sign us up for? Financial institutions, such as Bank of America who recently was on campus, have programs specifically made for college students. They offer special bank accounts, student saving tips, and budgeting […]

Santa’s Other Little Helpers

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By Kheslleen Dimanche Yummy, yummy, yummy! Classified Council really knows how to bake some delicious treats including: carrot cake, chocolate-chip cookies, and brownies. Classified Council was thrilled by the turn out on all three CSN campuses for the Angel Tree Program. Classified Council will use the money raised to purchase grocery gift cards from Smith’s […]

Grab Gym Shoes and Go!

College of Southern Nevada

  By Ricardo Torres Fitness and exercise can improve collegiate life. The College of Southern Nevada’s Cheyenne campus houses its own Sports Center. Students and staff can use The Sports Center with its fully-equipped fitness facility with two floors that have: basketball and racket ball courts, cardio machines, free weights, female and male lockers, and […]

No Cell-Phone Etiquette

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By Fabiola Marzano Students and faculty members confess their personal dislikes about cell-phone behavior and usage at the College of Southern Nevada. CSN Recruitment Coordinator Kimiko Walton states, “Cell phones have increased the ability to communicate, but people should still prioritize human contact and always be aware of their surroundings when talking.” In some cases, […]

Help for Hemophilia

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By Chris Moxon Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder and recently locals donated their time and money to help. On September 29, the National Hemophilia Organization hosted a walk in Las Vegas to raise money to help those with Hemophilia. CSN’s nursing program was one of the top donating teams; the members raised more than […]