By Valeriya Bondarenko Spring term comes to a close soon at College of Southern Nevada and students reflect on their appreciation for professors. Showing gratitude comes naturally for these students who made deep connections with their mentors. “The professor that I appreciate the most this semester is Professor Eileen Metcalfe and she teaches Fundamentals of […]
Women of Influence
By Karen Ortega Top winners of Women of Influence Awards were recognized during special luncheon to draw attention to the inspirational and impactful works they do. The Women’s Alliance, which supports the education and empowerment of women, in collaboration with the Office of Community Relations, Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, held an event on April 14 […]
Moms are Amazing
By Charles LaRocca Mother’s Day is a time for reflection and appreciation. Moms on campus are juggling school, work and kids with grace and ambition, though it can be challenging. There are many mothers who are full-time students at College of Southern Nevada. Being moms in college requires perseverance and desire to pursue something greater […]
On the Air
By Marcos Hung Santander La Buena 101.9 FM radio on-air personality Lizett Camarena came through the journalism program at College of Southern Nevada and now finds herself in a dream job in the industry. Camarena loves her job at La Buena. She’s been there for the past two years after she accomplished her coursework at […]
Yoga in the Classroom: New Approach to Mindfulness
By Tatiana Solomon Communication Professor Jodie Mandel brought traditional yoga to College of Southern Nevada in hopes of decreasing anxiety in her students taking speech classes. “I hope to share the gift of yoga by bringing faculty and students together to practice it on campus and helping them understand that yoga is so much more […]
FotoFest: More than Meets the Lens
By Anneth V. Ortega FotoFest photography five-day event held on campus to share and celebrate the lens. The Festival was held April 10 to 14 at College of Southern Nevada’s North Las Vegas campus. A combined 21 workshops and guest speakers presented topics over the few days including: portfolio review, contemporary photographic image transfer techniques, […]
Books Behind Bars
By Trey Arline College of Southern Nevada provides prison education programs for inmates in Nevada to curb recidivism. Educational opportunities are offered at High Desert State Prison and Southern Desert Correctional Center for incarcerated individuals to take GED or college courses leading to associate- or bachelor’s-degrees. They are taught by CSN professors who have passion […]
Veganism on the Rise
By Tatiana Solomon Millennials are willing to consider veganism as a healthy lifestyle choice as shown in a recent poll on campus. Veganism, a term many people are unfamiliar with, is the practice of abstaining from eating or using animal products—particularly in diet—including eggs, dairy and cheese. Vegetarians still consume these products. An informal poll […]
Steps Forward
By Charles LaRocca New poetry book “On the Line” written by De Anna Beachley shared excerpts from women from the suffragist movement who picketed the White House in 1917 for equal rights. A reading took place on campus during Women’s History Month to shed light on issues: past and present. “On the Line” is a […]
Campus-Wide Book Club Creates Conversation and Community
By Valeriya Bondarenko “The House on Mango Street” is stirring up important conversations and connections at College of Southern Nevada as students take part in One Book One College. According to The Center for the Book’s website, One Book One College is a nationwide book club building a sense of community while promoting literacy. Starting […]