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 […]
By Rodrigo Vazquez Many college students experience some form of sexual assault with the vast majority suffering in silence. While largely unknown, The Rape Crisis Center, located at the College of Southern Nevada’s Charleston campus, is a symbol of hope for many. The Center’s motto for April, otherwise known as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, is […]
By Brianna Florian Jessica Moore from My News 3 and Stefanie Jay from Fox 5 News joined the College of Southern Nevada in celebration of International Women’s Day. Moore and Jay spoke to a classroom of students about the glamour and grit of broadcast news. “You’re talking to people who aren’t glamorous, aren’t clean, aren’t pretty […]
By Justin Guzman Gas prices across the country have skyrocketed. According to GasBuddy.com, which tracks gas prices, on March 4, 2013, the average price of regular gasoline in Las Vegas was $3.81 compared to $3.02 on Jan. 24, 2013. The students at the College of Southern Nevada are doing their best to promote green alternatives […]
By Stephanie Santana Holiday Cards for Heroes, a card-making event, was held Nov. 20, 2012 at the College of Southern Nevada. The CSN club Students Making a Difference worked with the American Red Cross to craft a few hundred holiday cards that will be distributed to our military men and women around the world this […]
By Ricardo Torres Students need a lot of money to go through school. Costs of tuitions, fees, and books are high, and scholarships and grants – money awarded for academic success or special talents that does not need to be repaid – can help. The College of Southern Nevada offers scholarship opportunities. Some are funded […]
By Jordan Helm Sleep deprivation is a problem that many college students face and it can affect academic performance. Students tend to pull all-nighters not knowing the harmful effects that result. Craig Schwimmer, MD and founder of the Snoring Center, said “Our ability to consolidate memory, conduct critical thinking and process information are all affected […]
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 Fabiola Marzano When a person lives on the streets during the days and sleeps in shelters through the nights, help is needed to overcome some hardships. In 2008 the College of Southern Nevada along with Silver State Schools Credit Union created the High 5 Drive, which is a joint effort focusing on raising money […]
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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