By Ricardo Torres A lousy handshake, lack of eye-contact and poor wardrobe choices can send job interviews to a screeching halt. Years of college and a flawless resumé might matter little to an interviewer if the applicant practices negative non-verbal communication. “By reading the body language you can learn a lot about people, you can […]
By Chris Moxon He knows when you are sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. He knows when you are bad or good, so be good for goodness sake. Santa is not practicing what he preaches as the song would imply. He’s accused of breaking labor laws. Kris Kringle, also known as Santa Claus, was arrested […]
By Douglas Farra Your Guide to Gratitude: There is holiday cheer in the air and a need to find gratitude for the year. Figuring out how to be grateful seems to be challenging for some. The holiday experience can become busy and stressful with all the responsibility, family and “life” that people deal with. Here […]
By Chris Moxon Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for friends and family to enjoy each other’s company as they devour a feast made for kings. There’s a strategy, though, that can be put in place to embellish the day with careful and precise planning. In the morning a person should have a small breakfast. This […]
By Chris Moxon “Everybody Loves Raymond” perpetuates the stereotype of a lazy stupid husband. “Jersey Shores” perpetuates the stereotypes of women being bimbos, portrayed by Snooki, and men being muscle-head meatballs, portrayed by Mike. “The Real Housewives of Orange County” perpetuates the stereotype that women are money-hungry ruthless vixens. All of these are examples of […]
By Li Han Studies have shown that some foods help stimulate brain function. Students need to know this information to perform well in school. Fruits like apples and berries contain antioxidants and phytonutrients that improve blood flow to the brain, which improves opportunities for learning. May Sanicola, learning specialist for TRIO at CSN suggests, “Fatty […]
By Fabiola Marzano Students and faculty members confess their personal dislikes about cell-phone behavior and usage at the College of Southern Nevada. CSN Recruitment Coordinator Kimiko Walton states, “Cell phones have increased the ability to communicate, but people should still prioritize human contact and always be aware of their surroundings when talking.” In some cases, […]
By Sallyann Ficarrotta With millions of people using online dating sites such as Match.com, eHarmony, OkCupid, and others like them, the possibility of meeting a potential lover increases significantly. CSN student Jorge Vazquez used Facebook and Japanese OkCupid to find a companion while all alone in a foreign country. Vazquez said, “I just wanted to meet […]
By Chris Moxon Video games are the reason why children and teens are aggressive. Is this true or is this a case of misconception? When a child or teenager demonstrates aggressive behavior, the notion that video games are the problem isn’t too far behind. Is this a legitimate argument, or is this an idea conjured […]
By Chris Moxon To survive a zombie attack there are five rules people should know. 1. Do not go to wholesale stores (Costco, Sam’s Club) People will be racing to these stores to stock up on supplies. Within a few hours, all survival equipment will be seized. This strategy ultimately takes away precious time from finding […]
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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