By Thomas Shafer The College of Southern Nevada’s Police Department strives to keep students safe and secure. CSN police officers are considered “category 1” police officers; this is the highest standard of certification a police officer can obtain in the state of Nevada. The role of CSN’s Police Department according to Chief-of-Police Darryl Caraballo is, […]
Professor MulHolland Changes Lives
By Ricardo Torres He’s quirky, unpredictable, and marches to his own beat every day in the classroom at the College of Southern Nevada. Professor Anthony MulHolland teaches literature, mythology, and English courses, but he does much more than that. He changes the way his students think. MulHolland’s classes follow unscripted themes that change each semester. […]
CSN and Federal Government Help Homeless Veterans
By Li Han Military men and women fight for their country, sacrificing it all, and some come home to face serious issues of homelessness and poverty. In response, a national initiative led by the Department of Veterans Affairs with support from President Obama was created to end homelessness among veterans in America. Veterans Retraining Assistance […]
CSN President Connects with Students
By Stephanie Santana In other college institutions there are many gatekeepers between the students and the upper administration. It is unique for a college president to take time out of his or her schedule to sit down for roundtable discussions with students and staff to hear real concerns. At the College of Southern Nevada, President Michael […]
Communications Seminar at CSN
By Rodrigo Vazquez The Association of Students in Communication is putting on its 12th Annual Degrees of Communication Seminar Nov. 10, 2012 at the College of Southern Nevada’s Charleston campus. The event put forth by ASC members, in collaboration with the communication department, will showcase talented professionals from the field in addition to discussions about […]
High School Students Headstart in College
By Fabiola Marzano College of Southern Nevada established an academic program for juniors and seniors in high school to get a head start on their college degrees. Clark County School District and CSN allow students to earn high-school and college credits at the same time. The program is called CSNHS. Since January 1996, CSNHS has […]
New Food Vendor on Campus
By Kheslleen Dimanche Food on campus will now be offered by Campus Food Service as Sodexo cancels its contract and departs October 31, 2012. Campus Food Service’s contract is effective November 1. Most food service areas will be operational on November 5. According to Danny Jensen, president for Campus Food Service, the company will subcontract […]
Eating at Russell’s
By Jordan Helm Russell’s Restaurant opened to the public last Tuesday offering student-made meals with student servers. Part of what makes Russell’s Restaurant a success is the culinary students that are led by Chef John Metcalfe. Generally, there are 16 students who work in the kitchen. It’s a fast-paced environment where students learn to properly […]
CAPS Offers Students Support
By Douglas Farra Students with substance abuse problems can find help on our College campuses. Lisa Schapiro, a licensed marriage and family therapist who works for CSN’s Counseling & Psychological Services, provides confidential individual, couples, and group therapy. CAPS offers support groups that offer crisis-intervention counseling. This may be helpful to students with substance abuse […]
CSN Professor is Best in the Business
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 […]