Notable Professor Retires CSN After 38 Years

By Li Han Retiring after a 38-year career teaching at the College of Southern Nevada, English Professor Dr. Richard Logsdon pauses to consider the value of what he has accomplished and what he wants to do next. Dr. Logsdon is retiring at the end of the spring 2013 term. Students and colleagues are reminiscing on […]

What Thanksgiving Means to Me

By Douglas Farra Your Guide to Gratitude: There is holiday cheer in the air and a need to find gratitude for the year. Figuring out how to be grateful seems to be challenging for some. The holiday experience can become busy and stressful with all the responsibility, family and “life” that people deal with. Here […]

CSN and Federal Government Help Homeless Veterans

By Li Han Military men and women fight for their country, sacrificing it all, and some come home to face serious issues of homelessness and poverty. In response, a national initiative led by the Department of Veterans Affairs with support from President Obama was created to end homelessness among veterans in America. Veterans Retraining Assistance […]

Maximize the Brain’s Full Potential

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 […]

Credit Cards: Helpful Tool or Lifelong Headache

College of Southern Nevada

  By Li Han We’ve seen bank representatives on CSN campuses trying to get students’ attention. What exactly are they trying to sign us up for? Financial institutions, such as Bank of America who recently was on campus, have programs specifically made for college students. They offer special bank accounts, student saving tips, and budgeting […]

Clubs Raise University Acceptance

College of Southern Nevada

By Li Han How can you separate yourself from others when trying to get into competitive schools after attending CSN? Join a club or organization! Here at the College of Southern Nevada there are more than 40 clubs and organizations that students can join. From Culinary Club to Black Student Alliance to Chemistry Club, there […]