By Fabiola Marzano When a person lives on the streets during the days and sleeps in shelters through the nights, help is needed to overcome some hardships. In 2008 the College of Southern Nevada along with Silver State Schools Credit Union created the High 5 Drive, which is a joint effort focusing on raising money […]
By Chris Moxon Video games are the reason why children and teens are aggressive. Is this true or is this a case of misconception? When a child or teenager demonstrates aggressive behavior, the notion that video games are the problem isn’t too far behind. Is this a legitimate argument, or is this an idea conjured […]
By Thomas Shafer The Presidential Election of 2012 has shown a decrease in the amount of student voters, down from a high in 2008. President Barack Obama and his opponent Mitt Romney have been hitting battleground states hard, focusing on student voters. In the 2008 election only 43 percent of students aged 19-24 voted in […]
By Douglas Farra The College of Southern Nevada’s Department of Fine Arts presents the Tony-Award-winning stage play, “Art.” The department will hold its first performance on Oct. 12, 2012, at 7:30 p.m., in the BackStage Theatre. The play was originally written by Yasmina Reza and translated into English by Christopher Hampton. “Art” is centered around […]
By Li Han How can you separate yourself from others when trying to get into competitive schools after attending CSN? Join a club or organization! Here at the College of Southern Nevada there are more than 40 clubs and organizations that students can join. From Culinary Club to Black Student Alliance to Chemistry Club, there […]
By Alexsis Neuman If you’re college bound and need a safe place for your child to stay while you’re in class, you’re in luck. Children between 2-6 years of age can attend the Campus Child Care Program. It is much more than your typical daycare, it is a comprehensive learning program funded by the college. […]
By Rodrigo Vazquez In a time when many seem to be stretching their last dollar it becomes easy to lose a sense of generosity. Students who are part of CSN Serves, a learning-through-service program, know this better than most. They are willing to lend a helping hand to the community by volunteering to help dozens […]
By Jordan Helm Are you struggling with classes? Are you having problems adjusting to college life? Get in touch with your Student Retention Service. Student Retention, also known as Student Success Services, has one mission: “Helping CSN students succeed and achieve their educational goals.” It strives to achieve this mission by helping students complete coursework, […]
By Stephanie Santana Tuition fees increased and book prices rose cutting into students’ budgets for their clothing. According to Marinette Canlas, a student of the College and a fashion blogger, looking good doesn’t have to suffer because of the downfall in the economy. A lot of students on campus are on a budget, just like […]
By Ricardo Torres From the moment the wheels of the Curiosity Rover first spun on Mars’ surface, the media and public have been fascinated with NASA and astronomy. Located in the eastside of the College of Southern Nevada’s Cheyenne Campus, one of just two public planetariums in the state can be found. Since the 1970’s, […]
By Michael Uselding Coyote Student News, the College of Southern Nevada’s online student newspaper, celebrates its 12th anniversary. The publication started in 2012 and since has turned out many professional journalists. Ricardo Torres, who was a copy editor for Coyote Student News fall 2012 and editor-in-chief spring 2013, learned the journalistic process in JOUR 105 […]
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