By Torya Moore Black Lives Matter Forum held on campus to create safe space to discuss challenges between community and cops. The movement Black Lives Matter, according to the group’s website, was created in 2012 after Trayvon Martin was shot dead by George Zimmerman who was later acquitted of second-degree murder. “Rooted in the experiences […]
By Lydia Vazquez Light the Night Walk sponsored by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society takes place this weekend Downtown to raise funds to find cures for blood cancers. Groups at CSN are now raising funds and plan to walk this weekend. LLS hopes to raise $450,000. At present nearly half that amount was donated, according […]
By Roxi Sepulveda Human trafficking is a new form of modern-day slavery that affects millions in the world. According to Polaris Project, which works to ensure that the U.S. government prioritizes efforts to eradicate all forms of human trafficking and protect victims, “Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery—a multi-billion dollar criminal industry that […]
By Fernando Lopez Duran Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a non-profit law firm, partnered with College of Southern Nevada to present information on pathways to citizenship during a free immigration class held on campus. Luis Trujillo, CSN student, said he attended the class to learn more about his current immigration status and to inquire […]
By Roxi Sepulveda Status of Women Conference at College of Southern Nevada focused on issues women face. Intimate-partner violence, lack of criminal-justice support and human-trafficking atrocities were topics of discussion. Women shared their stories in hopes of inspiring students to take action. The event was hosted by the Women’s Alliance, a campus organization dedicated to […]
By Loren Honea PAL Humane Society saves animals from shelters and places them into loving homes. College of Southern Nevada students recently volunteered at PAL. Through CSN Serves, a service-learning component of Student Life and Leadership Development, students dedicated time on March 25 to help. “Volunteering is extremely important because we are affected by our […]
By George Gonzales College of Southern Nevada gives back to the community with a Thanksgiving food drive. Canned goods, warm coats and other donations were gathered for the Shade Tree organization. Katelynn Costa, CSN student and senator for ASCSN student government, came up with the idea of holding a Thanksgiving food drive at the College. […]
By Jessica Vargas Thousands participated in Light The Night Walk to raise funds and find cures for leukemia and lymphoma. College of Southern Nevada’s very own associate vice president, a survivor of lymphoma, was an honored hero at this year’s event. James McCoy, associate vice president of academic affairs for CSN, was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer […]
By Karla Spann “We are People, not Mascots” was a discussion held on campus to elevate the consciousness surrounding sport-teams’ mascots that offensively portray Native Americans. Dr. Chad Waucaush, College of Southern Nevada history professor, facilitated the discussion about the use of Native American imagery in sports. As part Native American, Waucaush is passionate about […]
By Jordan Jones Women of Influence Awards luncheon hosted by the College of Southern Nevada recently honored six women whose work and passions have empowered others to succeed. The WOIA is an event that brings together the CSN community to celebrate women. The event is held once a year during Women’s History Month in March. […]
By Michael Uselding Coyote Student News, the College of Southern Nevada’s online student newspaper, celebrates its 13 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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