CSN Students Volunteer at Opportunity Village

By Jeff Knight College of Southern Nevada’s fall term is in full swing and the holiday season is fast approaching. Local organizations are looking for volunteers and students are looking for ways to serve. Opportunity Village Inc., a non-profit organization serving people in Southern Nevada with intellectual disabilities, as well as other service organizations such […]

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 […]

Ogilvie’s ‘Hugs’ at the Artspace

By Paul Maranan With smooth pencil strokes and the help of a cuddly bear, a local artist is giving us back a little bit of our childhood. Michael Ogilvie’s latest exhibit “End of the Rainbow” was showcased at the College of Southern Nevada’s Artspace Gallery from July 26 to September 20. The series of drawings […]

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 […]

Facebook Used for Equal Rights Activism

By Sallyann Ficarrotta Millions of Facebook users changed their profile pictures to red versions of the Human Rights Campaign logo on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 to support gay marriage. “I believe there shouldn’t be such a thing as ‘gay’ marriage. It’s just marriage and everyone should be able to get married to whomever they want,” […]

Nevada National Guard Recruits CSN Students

By Shenique Schaff Nevada’s National Guard is looking for new recruits from the College of Southern Nevada. Students who are part-time soldiers can reap many benefits from joining such as: free education, student loan repayment, insurance and pensions. “The soldier will receive a tuition waiver to any Nevada state college,” said Staff Sgt. Nixon, recruiting […]

Artist Anne Hoff’s Lithographs Chosen for Nevada Humanities Awards

By Ricardo Torres Fine arts professor of print making and drawing at the College of Southern Nevada Anne Hoff created original stone lithograph etchings that were commissioned for the Nevada Humanities Awards March 28, 2013. The inspiration for her art came from Southern Nevada’s landscapes. Hoff’s creativity was sparked during her hikes in Anniversary Narrows, […]

Six Chix Art Exhibit Inspires CSN Students

By Rachel Carruth Stunning works of art adorned College of Southern Nevada’s Artspace Gallery at the Cheyenne campus. “I hand-picked these artists because I know their work and what drives them,” said Karen Wheeler, a major force behind the inception of the Six Chix art exhibit. The event was held March 8 to April 26. […]

Achieving the Dream Helps Eliminate Student Achievement Gaps

By Nikiya Berry President Barack Obama created the American Graduation Initiative in 2009 to increase community-college graduates by 2020 by five million, according to the White House website on higher education. The College of Southern Nevada is committed to do its part to reach this goal. To ensure success, CSN has adopted the program Achieving […]