Phone Addiction Causes Issues

By A.J.-Leilani Viloria Phone addiction is real and many students experience it. Experts weigh in on impacts to focus, mental health and interpersonal relationships. According to Healthline, a website that provides expert health guidance, in an article titled “How to Tell if you Could be Addicted to your Phone” from October 2019, the brain contains […]

Spy Balloons Meant for Surveillance

By Karen Lizzete                                                                                                  Spy balloons shot down over South Carolina. Reports of China using them to spy on sensitive military sites concern the nation. College of Southern Nevada professors comment on the severity of the situation. The object first seen on Jan. 28 when the United States Air Force tracked it over Alaska when it […]

Free Digital Textbooks are Gaining Popularity

By Tommaso Mauro OpenStax, a non-profit that provides openly licensed textbooks for free, held a summit at College of Southern Nevada to entice professors to choose free digital books to help students save money. Book costs per semester can reach into the high hundreds. CSN students can save in classes with professors who have implemented […]

Midterm Election Swayed by Youngsters

By Fatima Marzett Youth vote was up in the midterm elections, favoring Democrats. According to Tufts University’s Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, the youth turnout was the second highest in the past three decades with 27% of college-aged people voting. Noted in the same report, “According to the Edison Research […]

Journalists Face Much Danger

By Yazmin Beltran Journalism is a dangerous job for many in the profession. United Nations labeled journalism as one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. A report released by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization highlights that while casualties related to countries experiencing armed conflict have declined, fatal attacks against journalists […]

Earning Degrees Means Earning More Money

By Kevin Kelly Anyone pursuing a college degree can expect, on average, a more financially rewarding career than his or her peers who forgo this journey. Northeastern University in a June 2020 article titled “Average Salary by Education Level” pulled data from BLS showing those with an A.A. earn $46,124 a year, those with a […]

Working Part Time = More Success for Students

By Kyla Sawyer Some students at College of Southern Nevada work and go to school at the same time. Research shows working part-time increases success in school. According to the National Center for Education Statistics in a study titled “College Student Employment”, in 2020 it showed 74% of part-time students work compared to 40% of […]

Need Pumpkins?

By Yazmin Beltran Halloween is right around the corner. There are some great pumpkin patches open for College of Southern Nevada students to enjoy with their friends and families. Visitors can choose their own pumpkins from the patches and then take them home to carve into jack-o-lanterns or cook them up for delicious pies. According […]

57% of CSN Students Prefer Online Classes

By Aidan Marone College of Southern Nevada students like online classes and plan to continue taking them. According to Internal Research at CSN, fall 2022 had 57% of the student population fully online with distance learning. The majority are choosing Canvas courses instead of showing up on campus. Though, 43% still prefer on-campus classes. Karson […]

Halloween’s Fun is Rooted in History

By Christian Muniz College of Southern Nevada students make plans for Halloween, some with a nod to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Halloween’s origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in Ireland, United Kingdom and Northern France, celebrated its new year on Nov. 1, […]