By Tinete Williams College of Southern Nevada’s very own documentary “No Greater Odds” was screened across the nation to spread the word about importance of community colleges in changing lives. A recent film screening at CSN’s North Las Vegas campus on Oct. 17 provided a unique opportunity for the film crew to partner with College […]
By Heidy Fernandez Abrupt closing of ITT Technical Institute leaves displaced students searching for next steps. “On Sept. 6, 2016, officials representing ITT Technical Institute, falling under the ownership of ITT Educational Services Inc., alerted the U.S. Department of Education that ITT will cease operations and no longer offer instruction at all of their […]
By Joaquin Mojica Costs for textbooks have nearly doubled in the past 10 years. Some professors consider expenses for books to ease burden on students. U.S. Government Accountability Office, empowered by Congress’ Higher Education Opportunity Act to monitor publishers and textbook costs, reports that new textbook prices increased 82 percent between 2002 and 2012. According […]
By Anthony MulHolland College of Southern Nevada has an abundance of short-term classes for students to take year round, if they dare. “If their goal is to graduate in two years, those are the perfect classes to take,” said Ryan Robb, advising coordinator at CSN. “I think they’re an opportunity,” Robb said. “I think they’re […]
By Christopher Kilkenny Persistence is an important attribute for students to have as they pursue their college education. The quality that allows someone to continue doing something even though it is difficult is the definition of persistence. As this applies to college, “Persistence is ensuring that student who enrolled in the fall also do so […]
By Ericka Lemus Many students play video games for dozens of hours per week. In some cases game play can affect GPA. Some of the most popular action video games on the market include: “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,” “Destiny: The Taken King,” “Call of Duty: Black Ops III” and “Fallout 4.” According to the […]
By Fernando Lopez Duran College students with DACA cannot receive federal-financial aid to pay for school but they can apply for certain scholarships. DACA stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. It was an executive order by President Barack Obama implemented August 2012. DACA provides deportation relief to individuals who were brought into the country […]
By Kim Trejo StudentLingo, a new series of online workshops available at College of Southern Nevada, can help students develop dozens of skills such as time management and study techniques. These come in handy as final exams approach. “StudentLingo gives college students important skills and abilities they may not have had before entering college,” said […]
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 […]
By Soni Brown Recent changes were made during the 2015 State legislative session that makes the Millennium Scholarship available to more students. Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship rewards Nevada high-school graduates $10,000 over the course of six years to attend college in the State. “College of Southern Nevada has offered $2,342,520 in Millennium Scholarship funds to […]
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 […]
Coyote Student News at the College of Southern Nevada 