By Thomas Shafer Taking the bus has proven to be an effective way for students to get to school, especially for those without a vehicle. It’s an affordable option for transportation, but it can take hours to get to CSN, depending on location, and that can be hard for many. CSN student Max Porsche rides […]
By Sallyann Ficarrotta Atheism has a stigma. Some believe Atheism is like Satanism. No, they don’t hate God, they don’t worship the devil, they just don’t believe in either. People don’t realize that being judgmental of others’ religions or lack of religions is as bad as being prejudiced about their races, classes, genders, or sexualities. […]
By Ricardo Torres Political parties push their agendas to fool the public and advance their way into power. The media is flooded with attack ads as Democrats and Republicans mudsling as the election draws near. Professor William Davis, political science expert at CSN, explains that over the last 50 years, people have become less interested […]
By Fabiola Marzano Baseball at the College of Southern Nevada has a history of training players to go pro. In 2010, Bryce Harper, an outfielder, was the number-one draft pick who went pro with Washington Nationals. In the past, CSN baseball team advanced to the Junior College World Series and saw nine players drafted, according […]
By Alexsis Neuman “Absolutely hilarious!” CSN student Shelley Fisher can make people laugh. “Comedy is like a puppy, it chooses you. When you think so differently than the rest of the world you need a crutch for that process of assimilation and analogy, so you blame it on and take it out on comedy. Or […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Sallyann Ficarrotta The first FDA-approved drug for killer scorpion stings was developed in Latin America by Dr. Leslie Boyer, from the University of Arizona, and Dr. Alagón, from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Their 12-year collaboration achieved a monumental medical breakthrough resulting in an antivenom for scorpion stings called Anascorp. There are many […]
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 Michael Uselding Coyote Student News, the College of Southern Nevada’s online student newspaper, celebrates its 14th 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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