In The News: College of Liberal Arts
In the final days of Nevada’s legislative session, it looked like major changes could be coming to state elections.
While a ceasefire seems to still hold between Iran and Israel after a 12-day war, there are a lot of questions about what happens next. There are many unknowns when it comes to this region.
When the castle gates of Excalibur swung open for the first time on June 19, 1990, the medieval-themed megaresort at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip was the largest hotel in the world. Thirty-five years later, the castle still stands, and the casino hotel’s allure continues to resonate with visitors.
A Black holiday that may suggest more than an end to slavery.
When the castle gates of Excalibur swung open for the first time on June 19, 1990, the medieval-themed megaresort at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip was the largest hotel in the world. Thirty-five years later, the castle still stands, and the casino hotel’s allure continues to resonate with visitors.
When the castle gates of Excalibur swung open for the first time on June 19, 1990, the medieval-themed megaresort at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip was the largest hotel in the world. Thirty-five years later, the castle still stands, and the casino hotel’s allure continues to resonate with visitors.
With recent violence in Minnesota and riots in Los Angeles, concerns are mounting about the potential rise of political violence across the United States. Dr. Michael Green, an associate professor in the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's Department of History, weighed in on the issue. He emphasized the importance of understanding the underlying causes of such violence.
As the investigation continues into the tragedy in Minnesota that left State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband dead, as well as State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife wounded, News 3 spoke with Dr. Michael Green, an associate professor in the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý', Department of History about the rise in political violence across the country.
Expanding insurance coverage for critical medical procedures, allocating $133 million for attainable housing and instituting accountability for Nevada schools are among some of the biggest legislative policy proposals that are now law.
The President's decision to federalize the National Guard in Los Angeles has sparked legal debate, as it marks the first time such an action has been taken against a governor's wishes since the Civil Rights Movement.
On this episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show, Tom Letizia welcomes Dr. David G. Schwartz — acclaimed author, gaming historian, and ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Ombuds — for a deep conversation on the rich history and evolving future of Las Vegas. From his global journey through the origins of gambling in Roll the Bones, to the golden era glamour of At the Sands, and the bold vision of Jay Sarno in Grandissimo, Dr. Schwartz shares powerful insights about what made Las Vegas what it is — and where it might be heading.
As anti-ICE demonstrations continue to grow nationwide, a ÐÔÊӽ紫ý sociology professor, Dr. Robert Futrell, weighs in on how protests, demonstrations, or rallies can bring change. He says that change and how long the change can be seen is all relative.
