On-Campus Childcare Great Option for Parents

By Christina Quattrone Juggling school is hard enough and adding the responsibilities of parenthood to the mix can be a struggle for many students. During the day while they are in class, these parents need high-quality and cost-friendly child care. College of Southern Nevada offers such services on Charleston and Cheyenne campuses. “Wow! I wasn’t […]

Postcards from Abroad Series Provided Russian Insight

By Alina King College of Southern Nevada’s unique lecture series Postcards from Abroad transported students to Russia on Feb. 13 as a professor shared her memories of growing up in the USSR. Diana Kravchenko, formerly known as Diana Booth, is a CSN Russian language instructor and the event’s key presenter. She spoke about many things […]

Have a Chat at the International Coffee House

By Courtney Nixon Enjoy a cultural experience each Friday morning at the College of Southern Nevada while practicing foreign languages at the International Coffee House. Airi Naito, CSN student from Japan who helps run these events, comes to the International Coffee House for language immersion to perfect her English, learn Spanish and Portuguese. “Last year […]

Disability Doesn’t Stop Student From Succeeding

By Joe Baker Deni Djukic, College of Southern Nevada student, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age. Doctors told him that he would never walk or talk. They were wrong. He currently pursues his education in hopes of becoming a history teacher. “Cerebral palsy—and I’m going to put this in my own words— […]

Film Sends Message to Pursue Dreams

By Ariana Liuzzi “Real Women Have Curves” played during Hispanic Heritage Month at the College of Southern Nevada. It explored the struggles of immigrants’ children trying to pursue their dreams of education even if they are contrary to their families’ expectations. The movie’s lead character Ana Garcia, 18-year-old first-generation Mexican American, graduated high school and […]

Border Water Issues Panel Discussion

By Rodrigo Vazquez Multi-cultural events are happening at International Education Week November 18 thru 22 at the College of Southern Nevada including an important discussion on the United States and Mexico global water shortage. The United States and Mexico share a 2,000-mile-long border. The use of the rivers, Colorado and Rio Grande, has become an […]

Textbooks Can be Pricey for College Students

By Jeff Knight College of Southern Nevada students pay for the rising costs of textbooks each semester. Other alternatives, including buying used books online, can save students cash. According to a 2013 report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office, an independent nonpartisan agency, new textbook prices increased 82 percent from 2002 to 2012. For comparison, […]

CSN Students Can Access Unlimited Free Tutoring

By Joe Baker Having trouble with your paper for English 101 or the algebra quiz for math 124? College of Southern Nevada resource center is here to help. Tutoring is available for students with unlimited sessions at no cost. “I’ve been here for three years. When you have a student with passion and a desire […]

Science & Tech Expo at CSN Inspired Young Students

By Justin Guzman Thousands of young adults gathered at the College of Southern Nevada’s Cheyenne campus for the 10th annual Science and Technology Expo on April 19. The event is designed to expose young minds to the future of science and technology through direct interaction with experienced professionals and community educators. “I certainly feel a […]

High-5 Drive Raises Funds

By Brianna Florian High-5 Drive is an annual event held at the College of Southern Nevada to raise money for the Youthful Enterprise Scholarship provided to homeless students enrolled at CSN. This has given hope to these students looking for an education. “The reaction is always sheer excitement when they find out they are receiving […]