Study Shows Ongoing Mental Health Issues

By Katie Freter College students struggle with mental health as they’ve seen declines the past year during the pandemic in which they dealt with depression, anxiety and stress. A study of 200 college students published June 8 by BioMed Central Psychology, a peer-reviewed academic journal, revealed that 60.8% of students faced increases in anxiety, 54.1% […]

Vaccine Mandate for Spring

By Tyler Bennett College of Southern Nevada requires students to be vaccinated if they want to be on campus taking classes spring term.  An email dated Oct. 6 from CSN’s President Federico Zaragoza announced students must be vaccinated against COVID to take classes on campus spring 2022. It is not required of students who are […]

Sora Chosen for Super Smash Bros.

By Eric Visser Super Smash Bros. is ending updates and additions to the roster with the last fighter Sora from Kingdom Hearts series. The change happens Oct. 18, 2021. According to Nintendo’s Oct. 5 news release, “Ever since the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game launched for the Nintendo Switch system in 2018, players have put more than 2.2 […]

Study Showed Mental-Health Struggles Increased During Pandemic

By Valerie Plata Mental health struggles increased for many college students during the pandemic. According to a May 2020 article titled “Coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic as a College Student” from University of Michigan’s Department of Psychiatry, it stated, “It is well-studied that college students are especially prone to feelings of loneliness, and they experience […]

Prof. Littlejohn Leading Las Vegas Art Scene

By Jules Warren College of Southern Nevada Professor Wayne Littlejohn, who teaches fine arts, is leading the Las Vegas art scene in an exponential way while influencing the art program for students at the College. This renowned artist, who paints and sculpts, shines a bright light on CSN with his outstanding artistic accomplishments in Las […]

The Hate Must Stop

By Ceyena Beard Recently racial attacks against Asians, due to the speculation that they caused the deadly Coronavirus, have seen an uptick. This violence is due to hate and xenophobia that must stop. It is believed the virus began in Wuhan, China, which fuels these beliefs. According to the United Nations COVID-19 Response reported by […]

Vaccine Underway, Most Want It

By Patrick Payumo Although some are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccination, many have received it already and others are signing up to get it as soon as possible.   Tracy Sherman, registered respiratory therapist and professor in the Cardiorespiratory Sciences Program at College of Southern Nevada, is fully vaccinated. “Because I keep up with […]

Shocking Verdict Marks Some Progress

By Manny Garcia It is clear to many that in our society some law-enforcement personnel, which is supposed to protect and serve the people, view those of color as less valuable, threatening and criminal. In light of the George Floyd murder, students and activist share their thoughts. On April 21, a 12-member jury found Minneapolis […]

Student Survey Shows Equal Preference for Online & On-Campus Classes

By Hannah Dunbar More in-person classes are going to be conducted fall semester. Administration, faculty, students and staff chime in. College of Southern Nevada offered vaccinations to employees and students the past couple months. Now its campuses are vaccination sites for walk-ins for anyone over 16. According to CSN’s President’s blog a letter from Chancellor […]

Online vs. On-Campus Classes for Fall

By Daniel Topete College of Southern Nevada students and professors are considering whether they should take or teach online verses on-campus courses this fall. The pandemic prompted CSN, along with other NSHE institutions including University of Nevada, Las Vegas and University of Nevada, Reno, to take education online last spring. Over a year later, in-person […]