By Richie Frazier From classic winter specials playing on TV to Christmas carols heard in the mall, the holiday season is considered a joyous time for many; however, what some consider a merry time, others consider a struggle. “People usually take this time to reflect on past and present family dynamics, which can cause people […]
By Aesha Jones Ebola has been on the rise in West Africa and four cases were identified in the United States. Hospitals around the country are preparing to assist in Ebola cases including University Medical Center in Las Vegas. Some students are concerned about the spread of the virus. According to the Center for Disease […]
By Lizett Camarena High-tempo music loudly fills the dance studios as students drop in for Latin Fusion and hip-hop dance classes. Most have goals of shedding pounds while releasing stress. There are four weeks left for students to participate in the spring Coyote Fitness Classes at the CSN Sports Center at the College of Southern […]
By Eleni Parashos College of Southern Nevada’s African American Heritage Committee hosted an HIV and AIDS awareness event on Wednesday, Feb. 12 as part of Black History Month. “This disease is a global epidemic,” said Kimiko Walton, CSN recruitment coordinator and co-chair of the African American Heritage Committee. “College students should understand that they are […]
By Amber Sampson For college students, stress can either plant a seed of destruction or spring things in to motion. Managing stress relies on understanding how the body responds to it and how the mind can fix it. “Feeling stressed acts as a warning, requiring us to take some action,” says Michael Bakst, a professor […]
By Joe Baker No Shave November, known as “Movember” and “Noshember” to veteran participants, has become more than just a month-long event dedicated to letting facial hair grow unruly but an opportunity to raise money and awareness for prostate cancer. People have fun with this by growing crazy-looking mustaches such as the handle bar, where […]
By Rachel Carruth Seventeen nursing students from the College of Southern Nevada served in Belize, summer 2013, providing free healthcare to locals. This service-learning opportunity provided CSN students and graduates with opportunities to help in medical clinics, hospital and pharmacy. “I honestly never imagined I would experience such an incredible opportunity to go on a […]
By Seanet Lopez Zumba, a hot new easy-to-follow aerobic exercise, is now offered at the College of Southern Nevada. “Zumba is an aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance and performed primarily to Latin American dance music,” said Andrea Gonzalez, administrative assistant at CSN. “It has a mix of […]
By Joaquin Lomeli Jr. College students rely on fast food especially when they are busy with school and work. The convenience is great but the risks are not. “College students eat a lot of fast food,” said Denise Signorelli, nutrition professor at the College of Southern Nevada. “It’s something they enjoy doing with their peers […]
By Ashton Hall Mental health is something worth focusing on, as one in four people suffer from some type of issue according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Though many have issues with depression, anxiety, bi-polar, PTSD, or OCD, most do not know how to get help. The College of Southern Nevada’s Counseling and […]
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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