College Students: Know Your Status

By Tania Diaz Students who are sexually active should get tested for sexually transmitted diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, young adults ages 15 to 24 only make up a quarter of the sexually-active population yet account for nearly half of the new 20 million STDs reported annually in the United […]

Strength Training Improves Body and Mind

By Ronnie Gonzalez Strength and weight training improve fitness, physique and frame of mind. Strength training is physical exercise that uses resistance, such as weights and bands, to induce muscular contractions to build strength, aerobic endurance and increase bone and muscle mass. “Whether you yank on suspension bands, pull stretchy rubber tubes, heft a bulbous […]

Energy Drinks: Delicious but Can be Dangerous

By Sierra Akana College students are consuming energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster Energy to increase their productivity. The benefits of added energy is helpful but the issues from overconsumption are concerning. “An energy drink is a beverage that contains caffeine in combination with other ingredients such as sugar, amino acids, herbal extracts and […]

Summer’s Approaching, Limit Suntanning

By Ronnie Gonzalez Sun rays on the skin feels so good but students overlook their risks for skin cancer in exchange for bronze-colored skin. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, people who first use tanning beds before the age of 35 increase their risks of melanoma by 75 percent. Melanoma cancer is a deadly form […]

Red Cross Blood Drive

By Roxi Sepulveda Being a superhero does not just mean donning a cape and battling crime, blood donors are heroes because they truly save lives, especially those with rare blood types. On Tuesday, Feb. 2 the Association of Students in Communication along with the American Red Cross sponsored a blood drive in the June Whitley […]

Blood Drive Saves Lives

By Paulina Carrillo Trying to make a difference in the community the Student Nurses’ Association at College of Southern Nevada sponsored a blood drive for the American Red Cross. “CSN is a great place to get blood donated because students are often willing to do that,” said Catharine Rinehart, business development manager at the American […]

Fast Food Diet is Tasty but Troubling

By Areania Hewing Fast food from McDonald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Taco Bell are often part of students’ daily diets. The food is quick, inexpensive and convenient. Although it is tasty, it can negatively affect academic performance. New York University researchers found that, on average, college students eat fast food one-to-three times per week. “Despite […]

Mental Wellness

By George Gonzales Students struggling with depression can get help on campus through Counseling and Psychological Services. Recent mental-health screenings held Oct. 6 at College of Southern Nevada’s three main campuses gave students opportunities to reflect on how they are doing and reach out for help if needed. According to statistics from Anxiety and Depression […]

De-Stress with Therapeutic Dogs

By Alex Aguilar Love Dog Adventures came to the College of Southern Nevada with furry friends to help students de-stress. Emily King, CSN West Charleston librarian, said it wasn’t until last fall the College decided to have dog therapy. “I love having Love Dog Adventures come to campus,” King said. “We count down the days […]

Out of Sight Experience Provided Insight on Having Disabilities

By Jennifer Hurtado Russell’s Restaurant was packed April 9 for the Disability Resource Center’s fourth annual Out of Sight Dinner Experience at the College of Southern Nevada’s Cheyenne campus. Often it can be difficult to understand what it is like to live with a disability for people who haven’t experienced one. This night offered guests […]