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news Calibers of CommuniCation............................................................................page 6 Henderson senator interview.......................................................................page 7 aaron maCias up Close................................................................................page 8 federal Court ruling on HealtHCare reform .................................. page 9

features a finanCial storm: tHe eConomy, tHe Housing Crisis.................page 11

opinions tHe after glow .................................................................................................page 15 self-awareness?................................................................................................ page 16 is a state stronger tHan tHe federal government? ........................... page 17 making money ................................................................................................... page 18 auto Hustle........................................................................................... page 19 love on Campus........................................................................................ page 21

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volpone or bologna? ....................................................................... page 22 an afternoon of Jazz at Csn ............................................................... page 23

campus life one love ..................................................................................... page 24 aidanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story ............................................................................ page 26

sports figHt Corner .............................................................................. page 28 2010 world series: tHe underdogs are loose .............. page 29

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november ........................................................................................................ page 30

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Calibers of Communication by ASHLEIGH STEVENS Staff Writer

o you dream of having your voice reaching across to people all over? Spreading your word over different medians of communication? Then perhaps a journalism or communications degree is for you. Over a hundred students gathered at the 9th Annual Degrees of Communication Seminar on October 16th, to find out just that. Michele Fogg coordinated the event this year with the Association of Students in Communication (ASC) bringing together many influential persons from our own city as well as countrywide, including this year’s keynote speaker, Dr. B.J. Fogg of Stanford University. Fogg gave an inspiring presentation touching the basics of his teachings on persuasive technology. His presentation promoted us to use the outlets of communications we have incorporated into our daily lives. Teaching us we can learn a lot more from Facebook, than about someone’s status update. Including triggers that bring us back, how there effectiveness is directly linked to how simple the task is and the motivation we have to do it. Stemming off to include the motivators that jump-start us to accomplish such behaviors. Understanding these teachings would be beneficial for anyone in the field. The guest speakers covered the

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major areas of communications and journalism. The radio panel included DJ Big Dee, lifetime achievement award winner DeAnne Sheehan, and creative director Ty Sante. The journalism panel included, “Best of Las Vegas” Ron Kirsh, My News 3’s Jessica Moore, Freelance Journalist Tom Moilanen, as well as Emmy award winners Chris Saldana and Jim Snyder. The speakers were insightful offering their stories, experience and captivating the audience filled with students hopeful to take something away to better their own future in their chosen field.

The audience was able to interact, asking insightful questions that allowed everyone to get a clear understanding. Along with the impressive list of College of Southern nevada

guest speakers to help get you get a clearer insight of what the degrees can offer; the seminar was armed with the tools to help you take the necessary steps to get started on the journey. Ready with advisors on hand, and handouts that give step by step instructions of the necessities of each degree, and forms that would allow counselors to be able to better assist you. “I think many students are confused about what a degree in communication can do for their future in general. Often the term communications is used broadly to encompass communication and journalism/media studies, but there is a difference in the programs at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN). The seminar is a great way for students to see all the possible avenues with one of these degrees,” stated Michele Fogg The group was kept enthusiastic with a raffle that went throughout the entire day as well as a delicious breakfast and lunch to keep everyone alert and at their best. Everyone attending was sure to take away something from this motivating event.

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Henderson Senator Interview by NOLAN LISTER Staff Writer

n the wake of the 2010 midterm elections there is always anticipation and speculation. What will these new leaders do for our country? How will the political landscape change in the capital with this fresh batch of senators and governors? Even Nevada’s State Legislature is full of new faces. The same holds true for the governing body presiding over the students of the College of Southern Nevada, particularly the Henderson campus. Both twenty-three-year-old, Greg Larsen and seventeen-year-old, Marissa Gaut were recently sworn in as the Henderson campus’s newest Senators. The Associated Students of the College of Southern Nevada (ASCSN) is the student government, as elected by the students, which coordinate events and functions on campus as well as acting as a liaison between faculty, staff and pupils. They’re nice to have around. Larsen and Gaut were sworn in at the organization’s October 8th meeting. It is clear why the two wanted the job. “I am interested in helping students communicate with each other. I think one of the biggest problems we have on campus and in society in general is people not communicating with each other,” said Larsen. “I figured this would be a great opportunity to promote that.” “This job is a great opportunity,” said Gaut. “It gives us the chance to help others and spread school spirit.” The two senators are in their first semesters on campus, but for them it was easy to see why CSN has such a thriving population of students and faculty. “Our campus here in Henderson is a little bit smaller than the other campuses,” said Larsen. “You see people more often, you see the same faces and it creates more of a community.”

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“I absolutely love the tutoring services. The staff is so helpful and it is open to everyone,” said Gaut. “I feel this is something that should continue to grow. There are so many opportunities like this for students to be successful, like our great library here in Henderson.” “Yeah,” said an enthusiastic Larsen agreeing with his fellow senator. “The way the library here is set up is great. The online databases are more than helpful. Also, I hadn’t realized how many clubs there are available to students until today.” Another item on the October 8th agenda was reviewing and eventually accepting the applications for student run clubs and organizations. The ASCSN went over nearly fifty applications, voting on each individually. Despite being the new kids in class, both Larsen and Gaut already have big plans for the schools community. “I hope to meet a lot of people,” said Larsen. “We should be the ears of this campus by telling the government what the students want. This way we can better help them to succeed.” “There definitely needs to be more school involvement,” said Gaut. “CSN needs to be viewed as an institution of higher education. Many still see us as a community college but we are becoming one of the best colleges in southern Nevada.” The two senators take their new role on campus seriously. Both expressed the importance of ASCSN members involvement on campus. “It is important that students realize our job is to advocate for them,” said Larsen. “The students voices should be heard and we are here to help make that possible.” “It’s true,” said Gaut. “We are the student’s voices. Students should know that they can come up to me, Greg, Eric ChanCollege of Southern nevada

ning, or Brianna McNamara to discuss their problems so that we know what we can help to change.” Larsen may have said it best when he described the ASCSN as an, “outlet for change.” The ASCSN recently created new positions within the organization to help delegate some of the many tasks at hand. On such position, student advocacy, is responsible for promoting student awareness and involvement in politics, whether it be national politics or those on campus. Larsen, in his first official meeting as senator, volunteered for the position of student advocacy. “I know so many students who are struggling financially already,” said Larsen. “If we can get our voices out to the government officials it could surely help the situation.” “I am definitely looking forward to February when we have to start talking to the legislature,” added Gaut. “I think we as students can have a strong presence there. Every student has a story to tell of why we attend CSN and why we take school seriously.” Just like Americans everywhere, CSN’s students want to know what our leaders will do for us. With record enrollment rates and another round of budget cuts looming, Henderson’s new senators, and ASCSN as a whole, certainly have their work cut out for them. Both Greg Larsen and Marissa Gaut are confident in ASCSN’s ability to continue to provide quality service and support for the entire student population. The student government will hold two more meetings this Fall semester: November 19th on the Cheyenne campus at noon and December 10th, on the West Charleston campus also at noon. Students with comments or concerns are encouraged to attend the meetings.

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Aaron Macias Up Close by THALIA CORONA Staff Writer

aron Macias is an example to follow. Raised in a family of eight he experienced the difficulties of life at a young age. With his father in prison, his mom was left to raise the whole family, while struggling with their financial situation. His brothers didn’t make it to high school, so he took it upon himself to be the first one in his family to graduate and go on to college, in order to be an example for his little sister. Aaron explains that school was always a big part of his life; school was his escape from reality, helping him forget about his problems at home. School was the only place that would help him forget about the real world, forgetting about the worries of not having food, or if his mom had enough money to pay rent, or where his dad was. As the example that he is trying to be for his little sister he explains that he wants her to see the bright side of things and show her that there is hope, regardless of struggles, obstacles and the experiences life may bring, education is a must and college is a necessity. Aaron’s role models are his two older brothers Jorge and Richard, who had to drop out of school due to life’s obstacles. His brothers have worked hard to provide Aaron and his family with a better life. Jorge and Richard raised him, and gave him essential financial support to continue his education and make a priority of it. Aaron has a positive attitude and loves to volunteer and do community service. Starting four years ago the Latino Youth Leadership Conference (LYLC) and the Latino Youth Leadership Alumni (LYLA) have extremely changed Aaron’s N

life. Becoming open minded and realizing there are many young people who need guidance and an extra hand he never had. As a business management major his future goals are to receive his associate’s degree and then transfer to UNLV and pursue a major in social work and a minor in business. The Latino Youth Leadership Alumni is derived from the Latino Youth leadership Conference. Which is a six-day conference that is held every year at UNLV for about ninety Latino high school junior and senior students. This conference focuses on education, culture and leadership skills, which change students lives and give them hope to have a successful college education. LYLA is designed to keep the participants from the LYLC involved even after the conference is over. LYLA is a program specifically for high school students who have gone through the conference, and are interested in making a difference in their community. As the President of LYLA Aaron enjoys the satisfaction of successful events and leading a group of people and seeing those individuals from the organization grow, and take advantage of the great things they learned which will benefit them in the future. Aaron is part of the AmeriCorps program as well. He works at College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Serves, which is the volunteer and service-learning component of the Department of Student Life and Leadership Development. Aaron said he loves being able to provide students with the opportunity to serve their community. He states, “You never know when one of these opportunities will open doors O

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Federal Court Ruling on Healthcare Reform

With the passing of this new law there has been much criticism and several states took initiative to challenge the bill by arguing its constitutionality. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II, Attorney General for the state of Virginia, has been the head of voices against the recent healthcare reform. On his website he declares, “Help us fight off the Liberal attacks as we work to defend the constitution.” There is also a video on www. cuccinelli.com where Cuccinelli discusses his lawsuit, which was filed the day the healthcare reform was passed. President Obama has dealt with this criticism for the majority of the year and with a re-

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by ETHAN CUGLIETTA Staff Writer

hen Congress first began the attempt to pass government healthcare reform, the air was filled with chaos and confusion. Debates raged over public options, pre-existing conditions and ultimately over what role the Federal government plays in citizen’s healthcare. John McCain’s stance on healthcare during the 2008 election is still a somewhat current reflection of the republican view on the government role of healthcare. Like most conservative policies, the Grand Old Party (GOP) wishes to deregulate the insurance industry and keep healthcare as a private industry. The bill Obama signed back in March went the opposite direction by implementing more government regulation over the healthcare system. Although it did not contain a public option, the bill was viewed as being successful to Democrats.

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cent federal judge ruling, the bill has not been undone but it is under further court ruling. U.S. District Court Judge Henry Hudson, deemed provisions of the bill, which involved penalties of fines on those who do not pay towards the new healthcare program, unconstitutional. This begins the further investigation of the bill, which will put stress on the president to put forth his plans for a healthcare system overhaul. However, most of the new policies on the new law were not found unconstitutional by the judge. The judge’s decision is being questioned as a conflict of interest, as he received approximately $20,000 in dividends from a campaigning company named Campaign Solutions Inc. before the 2010 election. There is no proof that this influences the judge’s decision, but laws do prohibit Hudson from making a ruling on this case if he has stake in a campaigning company. This is only the beginning for the challenge of healthcare reform. The bill will be under investigation from the courts to decide which provisions are constitutional. Several states are suing the Federal Government and will rule over the case prior to the bill being judged by the Supreme Court. President Obama and Democrats are to face even more scrutiny over the bill in the following months. Historically, the role of government has increased during difficult economic times in America’s past. With FDR’s heavy government regulation and social programs before and during WWII, the president also faced challenges from the courts as several components of reform were found to be unconstitutional. History is repeating itself in the current day, only the budget gap grows further and further. Healthcare reform has begun in some fashion but the future and the government’s role in the system is still as up in the air as ever. College of Southern nevada

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A Financial Storm:

The Economy, The Housing Crisis, The Stock Market and other critical questions answered by CSN students. Interview By: Ru Bullock Interviewee: J.T. Creedon

PhoTo Taken by: mary-anne colT because I really need Financial Aid. Between doing the student government business and a full load, I don’t really have time for work.

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: Why is a college education important to have today?

: I think it’s absolutely necessary just in the work force because it’s so much more competitive. Between 20-40% of people between the ages of 20-29 are unemployed. It’s so hard to find a job right now, you have to have the skills necessary. I read a report recently that within the next ten years, 75% of people in the workforce will have to have at least a Bachelor’s Degree just to be employed at all. I think we’re at that point now where it’s just so vital to have an education.

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( Interviewee: J.T. Creedon )

: How has financial aid helped or hindered you?

: (Laugh) Financial Aid hasn’t helped me at all. It hasn’t hindered me, but I don’t qualify because I switched my majors, and thus I have taken too many credits, so I’m past that credit mark where I can get Financial Aid because they figure I should have graduated by now. Which is interesting

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: How does technology today lead to the lack of verbal communication?

: Well text messaging definitely comes to mind. That’s huge now. There are several people – professionally and personally – and they will not respond to my phone calls, but they’ll respond to my texts. And you know that’s a shorter, condensed version of what you want to say. It‘s definitely transitioning to where we don’t need to communicate as effectively verbally. That definitely seems to be where it’s going.

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: How do you feel about decriminalizing pot?

: Decriminalizing pot (laughs). Am I supposed to say that? I think that if you look at the history of it, it’s kind of arbitrary, that they’ve decided to make an example of pot, and not smoking tobacco, and drinking alcohol. I think that... (pause) I think that there are bigger priorities for law enforcement to be pursuing. I think it is a lot of times wasted on issues dealing with marijuana, and locking people up for issues dealing with that. There’s bigger fish to fry, is what I think.

Follow Up: Do you think that alcohol is a bigger problem?

: I do. The reason is because – I’m not saying that marijuana doesn’t have any long term medical effects –, but from what I understand, alcohol is much more dangerous. First of all, it’s much more accessible to people, and then it’s much easier to become impaired. I’ve been a musician for several years, and played in bars, and every night you’ve got some drunk, crazy guy getting into a fight with his girlfriend, or someone else. Though I myself don’t get high, I’ve seen very, very few people who are taking marijuana, either for personal use, or for medical reasons, go and start fights, and endanger others. They may be endangering themselves to a degree, but not others around them usually, while alcohol has a higher chance of becoming harmful to

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others.

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: Did the stock market crash affect you?

: “Oh absolutely, in multiple ways. One, I was entering in Senator Reid’s office at the time, and up until that day, every call was call was complaining about immigration, and after that, every call was about “My 401K is wiped out,” “I’ve lost my house”, “I’m out of a job”, that kind of thing. I’ve felt the effects personally because, like I said, I’m unemployed right now, and it’s been tough because banks have been clamping down. I depended a lot on credit when I was out of work, so credit’s definitely tightened up for me. It’s also affected my parents, because they own a small business, and they don’t have have any customers anymore, so they don’t have any income. I feel sympathy for their situation, and try to help them out, but yeah, we’ve definitely felt it.”

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: In your opinion, what needs to change to help our economic situation?

: “Well one of the big problems is I think there needs to be some long term system fundamental changes. All the politicians now, regardless of what party they’re in are really worried about the next election. And rightly so. So they try to come up with things that you can feel the effects of immediately, but don’t address the situation. For instance, we have a 3 billion dollar shortfall in the state budget of Nevada. Over the past few years, we cut higher ed by 25%. Even if we eliminated the higher education budget, we still wouldn’t make up for that shortfall. I don’t think we need to be eliminating that budget at all. That’s actually only a short term solution, anyway. But in doing so, we’re creating a long term problem, because we’re educating less people, and like I said, we’ll need more and more skilled people as time goes on. So I would say, number one is fund education properly and make sure that it’s available to everybody, also to innovate, and create new businesses, to go out and flourish in the work force. And also to really capitalize on the alternative energy. So that’s my thoughts. Long term.”

Follow Up: You mentioned about creating more businesses, how would you suggest doing that when everyone is trying to cut

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: “Well that’s one of the things I’m with the “McCainzian” economic school of thought, which means that in a recession that we need to infuse government money, federal, or state wide into the economy in order to keep everything afloat, and keep it going. So I would say government grants, and tax credits for people who wanna start creating jobs. Like I said, fully funding education. People would argue that the money’s not there right now, but especially in Nevada, the money is totally there. It’s not a shortage of funds, but rather an unwillingness to go out and get the funds. There’s definitely something we can do. And that was another thing for the long term solutions, also; we’re a great state in that we rely a lot on tourism. We have sales tax, and gaming tax; but that’s only good when times are good. And when times are bad, like right now, they’re especially bad.”

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: Do you feel the media places a positive or negative spin on the situation of the economy?

: “Well it depends on who you watch (laugh). If you watch MSNBC which is favorable of the administration and the congress, they will say that things are bad, but they’re a lot better than they could be. If you watch Fox news, you would say it’s the end of the world. So it depends on who’s in power, and who they favor, the bias of that respect of media. I’d say it’s predominantly negative, and understandably so, economic times are really hard now, but there are folks out there who, because of ideological alignment, will go out there and say, “Things are pretty good. They’re not that bad.” So it really depends on which media outlet and their personal preference, or who’s in power, I guess.”

Follow Up: Now you say their personal preference, but there’s not just one person doing it. So how do they come up with what spin they want to place on it?

: “Well, I’m not really sure. I’ve never worked in media, so I’m can’t be sure. I kinda just do this by observation. They all kind of annoy me, because I don’t like personal bias, whether it’s to my side or against it. It is fairly College of Southern nevada

obvious, though, and you can point out certain examples where you can see certain consistencies, with preferences one way or the other.”

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: How do you feel about the current health care system?

: “Well it’s really hard to assess that right now, because there’s a lot of transition. I know a lot of things from this health care package that they passed last year just went into effect recently. I don’t know all the details, but I think there are a lot of unaddressed issues. One of my big concerns is access to health care. I’m definitely a fundamental believer in that health care shouldn’t be a commodity. That it should be available to everybody, not just those who make a lot of money, or are senators (laugh). But I disagree with the health care package that was passed last year, because though I think it had some nice things, I don’t think that it resolved the problem. I’m more radical in that I’d to see a universal system like Canada’s or the U.K.’s system I really like, where it’s entirely state-run. I’m for universal healthcare, but I don’t know about our new version of it that’s coming into affect right now”.

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: Do you find it difficult to balance work/school/family?

: “Oh yeah. Yeah. I’m doing an outstanding job this year, but I’m making some sacrifices. I have half my stuff in my car right now because I drive it around since I don’t really have a place to put it. But I’m ok. Things are going well, I’m staying on top of my grades, staying on top of my work. It’s all about priorities. You have to make a choice. This is my last year, and I’m going to do the best job I can being president as well as a student.”

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: How do you cope when times get rough?

: “I whine a lot (laughs). Well I’m very luck to have very loving friends and family that I can turn to in times of need, and they have a sympathetic ear if nothing else. That really makes a huge difference. If they weren’t there, I don’t know how I’d keep it together, and keep things focused on the priorities.”

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Interview By: Ashton Hall Interviewee: Christina Lynn

: How has Financial Aid helped or hindered you?

: “I suppose it has hindered me, seeing as how I don’t have any [financial aid].”

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: Why is a college education important to have today?

: “In todays economy having a higher education only helps you in the job market, and there’s just so much to learn and with more education comes more knowledge, without any type of higher education the chances of people in a professional setting taking you seriously are slim.”

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: How does technology today lead to the lack of verbal communication?

: “Oh, (laughs) with internet, and especially text messaging it just makes it much easier for people to stay within the confines of ones own little world. Now-a-days approaching a person and engaging in a face-to-face conversation with whomever it may be just seems much harder than it should be and used to be (pauses). I definitely think that says our generation lacks something to be desired [social skills].”

Follow Up: Do you think it’s easier to re-invent yourself in a way, when communicating to someone via e-mail, text message, etc.?

: “Yes, to a certain extent I suppose (pauses) but there’s only so much one can do. “

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“In todays economy having a higher education only helps you in the job market, and there’s just so much to learn and with more education comes more knowledge, without any type of higher education the chances of people in a professional setting taking you seriously are slim.”-Christina Lynn

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: How do you feel about decriminalizing marijuana?

: “How can I put this nicely? (Laughs) I think that decriminalizing marijuana is only a stepping-stone to the decriminalization of other drugs. So my take on it is this: It’s juvenile, I think people use it as an excuse to escape their own lives. I believe it will be problematic, even more so than it is now.”

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: How did the stock market crash affect you?

: “It might have indirectly affected me, through my parents with inflation and some other aspects but even then, there wasn’t much of a change.”

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: In your opinion what would need to change in order to help our economic situation?

: “There are so many answers to that question, I wouldn’t even know where to start.”

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: Do you feel the media places a negative or positive spin on the situation of the economy?

: “Negative.”

Follow up: Do you think they do this on purpose? Or because there’s just no way to sugar-coat our current economic situation?

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: “A little bit of both I’d say, (pauses) I also think it varies depending on what channel you happen to be tuned into as well.” : How do you feel about the current Health Care system?

: “Indifferent.” : Do you find it difficult to balance work/school/family?

: “Yes! It’s really quite hectic. There’s so little time for all the things I need to do. (Laughs) well there isn’t exactly a shortage of time itself, but I only have so much [time].”

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: How do you cope when times get rough?

: “I’ve found that exercising helps me relax when I’m stressed out. Either that or just hanging around with my family and friends (sighs) when I can find the time to, that is.”

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Interview By: Nolan Lister Interviewee: Taree Heckman

: How has F inancial Aid helped or hindered you?

: “The Millennium Scholarship is the only financial aid I’ve received, but it has helped. I keep my grades up so I can keep the scholarship.”

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: Why is a college education important to have today?

: “To get a job. People can get farther, hopefully, with a college education. Also it’s training for a future job so you don’t have to be trained on the job.”

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: How does technology today lead to the lack of verbal communication?

: “Why talk to someone when you can just email them or shoot them a text. There’s no point in going to a professor’s office when you can just email them. It’s faster.”

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: How do you feel about decriminalizing marijuana?

: “Yeah, we could de-criminalize marijuana. I’m okay with that. I think the government could make a lot more money than it does now if marijuana was legalized.”

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: In your opinion what would need to change, in order to help our economic situation?

:“I don’t want to see people rewarded for overspending. With bankruptcy and stuff like that and the government helping the banks. That was stupid.”

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: Do you feel the media places a negative or positive spin on the situation of the economy?

: “Oh, definitely super negative. I mean, how could you not. The economy still sucks and nothing has really changed. In Nevada it’s probably gotten worse than where we were before. I think they definitely put a negative spin on the situation because there needs to be a change.”

: “I actually kind of like it. I mean, you kind of have to have a job to get health care or you can go out and find your own independent thing. I don’t think the government should be able to tell you what health care you should have. Like that Obama-care, I’m not okay with that. I don’t want to be on my dad’s health care till I’m 26, you know, it’s time to grow up.”

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: How do you feel about the current Health Care system?

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: Do you feel that Health Care is more of a privilege than a right?

: “Maybe not more of a privilege, but you should definitely have to earn it I guess. You know what I mean? It’s not fair that people can’t afford health care, but it’s like, okay, well maybe you need to go find a better job or talk to your employers. Get on the employers who aren’t giving out health care, not us.”

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: Do you find it difficult to balance work/school/family?

: “Yeah! Going to school full time and working full time I don’t have any time for family. They understand that though, so it’s okay. It’s just finding a balance.”

“To get a job. People can get farther, hopefully, with a college education. Also it’s training for a future job so you don’t have to be trained on the job.”-Taree Heckman

: How did the stock market crash affect you?

: “It didn’t really affect me because of my spending habits. I never really invest in stocks because of that reason.”

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: How do you cope when times get rough?

: “Keep on keepin’ on.” (Laughs). “Oh man, me personally, I’ll just get away from everybody and just chill by myself and, you know, just watch some TV or take it easy. Not do anything exciting. I’ll just chill.”

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The After Glow by CM DURNEZ Staff Writer

ongratulations citizens, we the people marked enough ballots. By the people, winners have been chosen. For the people, we’ve called it a day, another successful mid-term election, thus far a victimless triumph for American democracy, or so we’re told. Why should we worry anyway, with only two choices in direction how much can it all really change? The bi-partisan machine running full throttle. Flaunting our indecision, capitalizing on the voting public’s need for familiar, lackluster campaigns. Always there to keep us chained, to entertain us with simplicity. Visible in all media outlets, our decisions symbolized as one of two colors, on screens behind the clones of broadcast journalism.

The grand institution by which we’ve allowed colors and numbers to replace names and ideas. Created to inform

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us what we’ve decided and attempting to help us decide it. Like a professional sport they display the score for each team in our nation’s political game. We’ve received our numbers, put some new people in charge, took some politicians out of their cozy public offices and left some asleep where they are. Glaring at this potential new set of faces in America’s government you have to wonder if the voices that put these people in office will ever effect the choices being made in the country. We have a short attention span, so quickly America puts down and hides away the importance of voting. Like the act of voting ends the political game rather than begins it. We abandon the need for real time influence in the actions of our public servants. Put them in charge and let them go, but we as people need to embrace the elemental purpose for having elections. To attempt to secure a prosperous future for ourselves through those we have elected to represent our interests as a nation of individuals. Remember the words public servants, every time you read or hear something about a senator or representative. Are they doing what we voted for them to do, will they? This is our country and in order to keep it our country, we need to abandon the political cliques. Are we really going to be College of Southern nevada

making mid-course corrections to policy because of party affiliation? How fickle then was the original path we were on? As if it was somehow in need of correction, is it really in need of correction? I understand compromising for good ideas. However, new ideas veiled in mob mentality through numbers aren’t guaranteed to be good ones. If you didn’t vote, what ever goes wrong until the next election is your fault, because you chose not to help. Anti-Voters, even though it seems enjoyable, think about what you’ve done by doing nothing at all. Be relevant or relevantly disappointed like everyone else. It’s your duty as a patriot to at least act like you care. Besides you’d be gone if America was a reality game show, the host asking you for a decision until security dragged you from the set. Don’t you understand? We can’t hold our politicians accountable if we can’t, together, acknowledge how they arrived in their position. Then as a country united with one voice blame everyone equally. We seem to be refusing to change the, “business as usual” attitude we’ve come from, even as we are supposedly seeking a change. Give me more party colors on the political scoreboard please. Maybe present, at least, for ourselves an indication that we have more than two answers to the questions we face as a society. A resulting house (to date) of 196 Democrats and 239 Republicans and a senate total of 53 Democrats and 47 Republicans. When will we as a nation finally drop the two party political rendering we repeatedly display as our political realm to the world? Should we allow America to be explained with a second grade bar chart?

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Self-Awareness?

by GREG KING Staff Writer

n a class identifying the media’s bad habits, a classmate who was discussing the portrayal of females on TV said, “I dress this way, but I don’t want people to see or think of me this way,” stating that there was more to her, than her appearance. As she briefly tried to justify herself and her appearance to no avail, I couldn’t help but think of the multitudes of people who are lost in actions that don’t justify who they really are. As a young boy I remember hearing, “The world is filled with millions of lost souls.” As my classmate continued to

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speak, that particular phrase streamed clearly through my mind. Here we were, in college heading towards degrees and creating the pathway to the rest of our lives, yet our actions contradict who we really are. How can most of us as college students establish building blocks for our lives when the foundation is unstable? Www.urbandictionary.com sites a, “Lost soul” as “somebody who has no direction in his/her life, a lost soul may have many acquaintances but never any real close friends. Often a lost soul will long for someone to understand him/her, and because it is hard to understand the mind College of Southern nevada

of a lost soul, often one will think he/her is mentally unstable, especially in today’s culture and society.” As I left class that day, I couldn’t help but look at some of the students that do things, but seemingly for the wrong reasons. I saw everything from guys with skinny jeans barely able to walk, to women with an ensemble more fit for a night on the town, rather than a college education. Now, I have no complaints about self-expression, but unless there are classes that I don’t know about, college paves our way and lends us the right tools for a successful future, it’s not a fashion show. In life a person may only have one shot to make a good first impression, and if our actions and doings have been previously tainted, then so is our first impression. The dropout rates in colleges have been a huge issue. With individuals attending that have no comprehension of self-awareness, it is understandable why. In recent times, the enrollment for older people has risen. As many older people now with an understanding of what they want in life and who they are, are seeking to come back and acquire the knowledge they need to advance. Is there a correlation between being young and unaware in college than being older and tuned in? The answer or views will differ for each person, I hope for the day, when we as college students do things for all the right reasons.

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Is a State Stronger Than the Federal Government?

by JEFFREY MEEHAM Staff Writer

o state law has more power than the Federal Government’s laws, or nor is it above the constitution’s power, however; there has been recent debate on how much power the Federal Government and the constitution have in the state of Arizona. Why is there such a heated debate over a law that is clearly defined in the constitution? The 14th Amendment states, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside.” This statement leaves little room for argument when asked if the constitution states a position on immigration, so for those out there that are currently arguing if immigration is mentioned in the constitution, the answer should be clear. Immigration is further mentioned

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in Article 1 section 8 of the constitution, which states [congress has the power], “To establish a uniform rule of naturalization.” I know proponents want to go further and say that there is no stipulation in the constitution of how the law should be enforced. According to opponents only the Federal Government has the right to regulate immigration. If the proponents were correct about the Federal Government not having jurisdiction over immigration, the 10th Amendment would then give power to the state of Arizona to enact their immigration law legally. Luckily, Arizona is incorrect and the Federal Government will prevail in their fight against the state. The lines of power are clearly drawn in our system of government. The Legislative Branch or Congress creates the laws to be enforced. The Executive Branch is charged with enforcCollege of Southern nevada

ing the laws written in the constitution. The Judicial Branch interprets the laws. Nowhere does the constitution say state laws may supersede federal laws even if they believe they have a just cause. This all being stated should have lead Arizona to deal with the Federal Government rather than creating an illegal law. A better alternative would have been for Arizona to take on the Federal Government within the limits the power given to them. The alternative has led them down a path of destruction. Take for example, the recent case against the Maricopa County Sherriff, Joe Arpaio, who learned that lesson the hard way when the Federal Government decided to slap him with a Civil Rights Lawsuit due to allegations that he was racially profiling. Americans are better than the few bad seeds in our current government, and the good seeds are not going to stand for it. President Obama has put in a report to the U.N. that Arizona’s Immigration Law violates the human rights treaty the United States has with them. This is no scare tactic, and Arizona should realize that they are not going to get away with what it is they’re attempting to do. Lastly, America prides itself on being a haven where anyone can come and be safe. This policy should continue for the safety and greater good of the world.

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Making Money by JEFFREY MEEHAM Staff Writer

he Federal Reserves decision to input 600 billion dollars into the economy to lower interest rates is causing national and global disruption. The negative affects are hitting the political arena and causing social disruption. Americans have created a negative image of the U.S. on the global scene. The image of the plan nationally is negative, and will have trouble succeeding the way it is intended to.

The Federal Reserve has tried to create a, “quantitative easing” of the economy which has the potential to help or hinder it, however it may harm our country more than it may benefit. The Federal Reserves theory is that putting money into the economy will help it. They do this by buying securities from a securities dealer that has agreed to buy and sell only to the Federal Reserve when they need them to. Securities come in the form of treasury bonds, notes, and bills. When the Federal Reserve buys the notes it increases the money in the economy to lend, this causes the interest rates to lower, in turn more spending and borrowing occurs. The theory states that we should have a good economy if spending and borrowing is high. The opposite effect occurs when the Federal Reserve sells securities, but what the

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Federal Reserve usually tries to do is create a balance between the two effects to keep the economy in balance. In this instance they have lost that balance.

In order for the Federal Reserves plan to work the people must have faith in the system, and many factors are creating a negative light on the current actions of the Federal Reserve. Many members of the Republican Party such as, Sarah Palin are not helping to create the needed faith by saying we need to stop the spending. A member of the Federal Reserves Board of Governors, Kevin Warsh, is even publicly voicing his dislike of the decision. That statement isn’t going to give the Federal Reserve what they need to get their plan College of Southern nevada

running. We are not creating many fans around the world by making this decision. The distaste for the decision was seen during the recent G20 summit held in Seoul Korea, where several countries got together to talk about making the world economy better, many countries voiced their dislike towards the Federal Reserves decision. The biggest complaint is that we’ve artificially increased the value of the dollar, and made it hard for developing countries to trade with us. We can’t just forget that we are in a global economy, and hurting other nations in the world will eventually create negative affect.

The Federal Government needs to create a growth plan that focuses on energy and education. Green energy jobs are ones that aren’t going to go away like building roads. There is a dead end when we just spend. If we keep depending on things like oil, which is bound to inflate, like it did during 2008, then we might injure the economy as well. We need to educate our children because the next generation needs to have the skills to fill the demand that green energy jobs will create. Putting money in the right places can save our nation.

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AUTO HUSTLE by STANLEY THOMAS Staff Writer

n a picture perfect afternoon, sun shined over a cloudless baby blue sky. Driving along a wide-open carefree road, hypnotized by the melodious reggae sounds of Bob Marley’s Is This Love, I was experiencing a moment of true euphoric exuberance like a high school spring breaker who had just been stamped with his first kiss and seeking more, then suddenly – Cling! Clang! Kling! Spoof ! The engine just stopped. My truck broke down. A few minutes after calling, the tow truck arrived. A thick-necked, heavy set, bearded man emerged with an oversized, bulging-round stomach as though he were on his third trimester with triplets asked me, “Are you Mr. Thomas?” Hesitantly, I nodded. “Yes.” “Where you want me to take it to?” he growled, “Sun Auto Service,” I instructed, “on Craig and M.L.K.” One hour later, I called Sun Auto and spoke with a mechanic named Steve. “What’s wrong with it?” he asked. “Not sure. It died on me in the middle of the road,” I replied, “and it won’t start.” “Ok, we’ll run a diagnostic on it to see exactly what the problem is and then we’ll get back to you, Mr. Thomas.” Later that day, he called and said my vehicle needed a new fuel pump and a transmission fluid flush. After agreeing to have the work done, I asked, “How much is this going to cost me?” “About $1100,” he replied. I gasped, “Huh, $1100 what?” hoping perhaps he would answer “pesos.” Honestly, I thought he was joking until he began to explain his price, using his best vernacular that only an experienced mechanic could hope to decipher.

“Let me think about it and call you right back,” I said. Immediately thereafter, I went online to research fuel pumps. As it turned out, according to various automotive Internet sites, replacing a fuel pump costs about $250 – parts and labor, additionally $50 for the transmission flush. So why was he charging me an exorbitant $1100? After confronting Steve with my findings, he found it difficult to justify his price. Obviously, he did not expect me to do any research or challenge his claim. His deceptively confident tone of voice now became uneasy and nervous

with a slight stutter, as though he had been caught wearing a pink thong at church. “We can work out a payment plan,” he quickly suggested, “and I can take a couple hundred dollars off the price, how about $850?” After a few minutes of listening to Steve’s disingenuously pathetic proposals, I decided I had enough. “That’s just too much for me, I’ll pick up the truck in a few minutes,” then I hung up. Later that day, accompanied with a tow truck and driver, I arrived to retrieve my vehicle. Steve continued his verbal

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door was left open. His lower teeth were purple and black as though he had been doing shots of used motor oil with grape juice chasers – I wondered about his dental plan. “My truck broke down a few days ago. Sometimes it starts, sometimes it won’t, can you take a look at it for me please?” “Ok Mr. Thomas, we’ll take a look at it and get back to you soon.” The next day Mike called and told me I needed a water pump, cooling system flush, oil change and coolant leaks that needed patching up and some engine maintenance, which would cost about $1700. However he said, “Without the engine work, it would only be $800.” “What about my fuel pump?” I inquired. “Fuel pump is fine,” he explained, “Now the bulk of the price is due to labor cost.” Although $800 was unfairly steep, I needed to have my vehicle fixed. “Ok,” I said, “when can I pick it up?” “We’re pretty backed up right now, so give us a couple days. I’ll call you when it’s all done.” “Sounds great!” I replied. “Goodbye, Mr. Thomas.” A couple of days later, I received a call from Mike and I went to pick up the truck. “Hi, Mr. Thomas, that’ll be $761.56, how will you be paying?” “Cash.” “Here are your keys and receipt. And your truck’s out back.” “Thanks,” I said, ambivalently relieved. I walked to my vehicle, unlocked the door, placed the key in the ignition and turned it – nothing, nothing! Not a sound! My truck still would not start. I was livid. I went back inside to find Mike who was now at lunch, sitting at his desk, inhaling double cheeseburgers which he washed down with an extra large icy beverage that sat in front of him condensing on top of a coaster of invoices. “My truck still won’t start, Mike. What’s going on?” College of Southern nevada

“Don’t know; it could be your battery,” he muttered with a mouth full of meat. “Would you like to buy one?” “My battery is just a few months old. I want a refund,” I said angrily. “Can’t do that, Mr. Thomas” “You didn’t fix my truck, so why should I pay you?” This pointless, unproductive war of words went on for a few minutes, and once again I had to have my truck towed from the auto shop back to my house. And I just paid nearly $800 out of pocket. After a closer examination of the invoice, I noticed a $200 charge for a radiator and $285 for labor to install this new radiator, which we never discussed. I called Mike at once, demanding an explanation. “Why have I been charged for a radiator?” “Well, your old radiator needed replacing so we went ahead and replaced it for you,” he said. “Unbelievable, you didn’t think to tell me about that before you went and did it!” After hanging up the phone in sheer disgust, I contacted the Better Business Bureau, sent an email to Channel 13 Investigative Reports and then proceeded to file paperwork with small claims court. Within two days, Mike called me to apologize and offered to reimburse my money. Shortly thereafter, I was issued a check from Doctor Auto. Please, I urge all consumers to learn from my unfortunate and ongoing experience. Before you take your vehicle to any auto shop, do some research about that establishment, contact the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and ask about their business rating. If necessary, call your local consumer advocacy groups to check on past performances and also review the customer comments. I can assure you that proper due diligence will save you money and peace of mind.

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Love on Campus

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by THALIA CORONA Staff Writer

t is not a secret that our society has changed dramatically. What was once a serious relationship is now just called “dating.” According to www. dating-tips-single-advice.com, statistics show that couples spend 14.8 hours of quality time per week with spouses or partners, which is not even a whole day. This comes to prove the point that relationship seriousness is not the same as it used to be in the past, people are way too busy doing other things to dedicate one hundred percent of their time to someone else. As more educated and older we get the less we think we need love and a relationship. Being a student is already stressful enough, but to add the extra stress of a relationship on top of all that, seems crazy. I took the initiative and asked a couple of College of Southern Nevada (CSN) students what their relationship status is and why. One student has been with her high school sweetheart for six years, and she doesn’t find it complicated to juggle a job, school and a relationship. But further engaging in conversation she revealed, they only see each other on Sundays and one time during the week, depending on their designated day off. Would this be considered a nice, stable relationship, or could it be thought of as comfortable/routine. The definition of a

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relationship is a connection, association or involvement. This couple is happy the way they are, but is that really companionship if they see each other once a week? I guess it all depends on what your interpretation of a serious relationship is. Now with this information I had to get a guy’s point of view, and a specific guy caught my attention. He

was sitting down, hunched over with a “don’t-mess-with-me” attitude. I asked him what his relationship status was, and he answered, “Who has a relationship now-a-days?” With those words it was quite obvious he was not in a relationship, he just has “casual friends” or “friends with benefits” as we like to call it, which according to him is easier to maintain. He states that he hangs out with a friend whenever they want or whenever there is enough time, there is not a certain schedule set and it is fun College of Southern nevada

to do different activities without having the commitment. There is no necessity to call every night, to be romantic or even to call her ever again, which wouldn’t be nice, but that’s how it works. No rules mean no feelings involved, he said that school is his priority and he prefers having someone next to him whenever he has the time. With some of the information that I got from the CSN students, I came to the conclusion that while being in college, relationships come in second, not just because education is most of the student’s priority, but because in today’s society for some reason we are afraid of commitment and love doesn’t have the same strong meaning as it used to have. We can’t deny that times have changed, and like it or not, relationships are not official as they use to be. Unfortunately every day is a schedule and we either try to find the time to please a special someone or we resign to being alone on special occasions. We all have a different way of dealing with life, for those of you who are in a committed relationship and find the time to have a partner, then congratulations! And for those who rather have friends with benefits and enjoy your way of life, congratulations to you as well!

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Volpone or Bologna?

When Bad Things Happen to a Good Play! by MONA WHITE Staff Writer

intended for the stage. CSN Theatre has a great reputation and this production is the black stain that has tarnished it. It was rudimentary, artless, and a slap in the face to the writer, the audience and CSN. The following is a synopsis of how I really feel. Please don’t get your knickers in a knot! I am an avid theatre attendee and accomplished Arts and Entertainment writer. I have written countless reviews, but I refuse to lie and sugarcoat it when it was dastardly. I’m sure the next play I review at CSN will be better! It has to be because when you have hit rock bottom the only way to go is up!

orward: Volpone is play by Ben Jonson written in 1606, during the Jacobean Era, which was one of the finest plays of its time. It is a witty, satirical comedy about greed and lust. A miser named Volpone (which is Italian for “sly fox”) pretends to be dying so he can con a group of scammers and teach them a lesson by using their vices against them. It is a brilliant play! The College of Southern Nevada (CSN)’s production of Volpone however, was the exact opposite. It was an atrocity! Using a kindergarten through third grade in-class tool to help them learn how to act was a horrible idea for a college production or any production for that matter. It is the ultimate lazy way of producing a play because it requires no memorizing, no costumes and no props. Furthermore, Reader’s Theater was never

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Twas’ a night in November, And what did I see? A classic play by Ben Jonson entitled Volpone.

K to 3. Used to teach tots how to act But not meant for a stage performance. Yes, this is a tool used in the class, So they don’t make themselves out to be astronomically pathetic thespians in public. Ten minutes in I was frightened by more, Than the run-down theatre, pitiful costumes and lack of acting… I realized we were trapped, The doors were locked! The audience was doing various activities, Some texting, some talking, and some of them sleeping. Intermission arrived, We were saved!

I got settled in my seat, Then the lady in front of me put up her bare feet.

When they opened the doors and announced the break, Some headed to the exits and didn’t come back.

Then what to my wondering eyes did appear? Actors in T-shirts doing Reader’s Theatre.

And I heard them exclaim ‘ere they ran out of sight, What a waste of a weekend night.

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I realize this doesn’t all rhyme, Or have a proper meter or time! But now you can share my pain, For being trapped in a third grade acting seminar, So lame!

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An Afternoon of Jazz at CSN Rocked the Backstage Theatre by JEFFREY MEEHAM Staff Writer

he College of Southern Nevada’s (CSN) Department of Fine Arts presented its concert, Afternoon of Jazz, on December 5, 2010 at 2p.m. in the Backstage Theatre. The concert started with a jazz combo: A group usually having no more than nine members and consisting of one to three horn players, an instrument that a musician can play chords on like the piano or the guitar, a base instrument and a percussion section. This combo consisted of eight members. The instruments they played consisted of three horns, one clarinet, three guitars, a piano and a drum set. Director Matt Taylor, who played the baritone saxophone, led the combo through three songs: Royal Garden Blues, St. James Infirmary and Winter Wonderland. Not only did Taylor lead

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the combo as the director but he also led many of the solos as the baritone sax player. Needless to say, Taylor rocked the house with his solo, when he played in the Royal Garden Blues. Winter Wonderland, the classic Christmas song, put the crowd into the holiday spirit, and it was a great pick for the last song. It also gave the piano player, Joe Klein, a chance to shine in the spotlight. The concert continued with the second combo coming in. It was still directed by Matt Taylor, but consisted of nine members instead of eight. The combo’s instruments they played consisted of two alto saxophones, one baritone saxophone, one coronet, three guitars, a piano and the drums. Three songs would be played again as they did in the first combo: Mo’ Joe, Greensleeves and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen was on the list for this set of songs. Taylor played just as College of Southern nevada

well in this combo as he had in the first. However, a few new players rivaled with him. The alto saxophone players really took the lead in Mo’ Joe. It wasn’t totally his fault, the song was uplifting and had a big band sound that drowned out his base instrument. The audience had no problem with the new sound coming in. it really gave a new life and spirit to the room. The last two songs Greensleeves and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen put the Christmas spirit back into the room and made for a great finish to the second jazz combo. The man made instruments were put away after the finish of the second combo and an innate instrument was introduced to the room, the human voice. Directed by Dr. Mark Wherry the group of fifteen singers came out strong with the jazz song Straight No Chaser. It was backed up with another jazz song Doodlin’. The freight train of jazz then proceeded with the song Spring Blues. It seemed like such a fast start that it didn’t seem that the concert was nearing to a close, but it was and a great finish was coming. The last three songs to be sung were some of Christmas’ great favorites like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Let it Snow were next on the list of songs to be sung. The songs left me with a warm feeling in my heart, and put a smile on my face. Both the jazz combo’s and the singers were a total success.

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Show the Love, Stop the Hate! by MONA WHITE Staff Writer

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he clock tower chimes twelve times and a lone door stands tall in the sunlight in the middle of the quad. Three passersby are puzzled at the sight and advance for a closer inspection. The only identifying mark is a sticker that says One Love, LGBT Club (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, TransGender). Not comprehending the importance of Oct. 11, the three students opened the door and went through. Fifteen minutes later Edward Okuda, Secretary of CSN’s One Love Club, arrives on the scene. Jon Paya, one of the three who went through the door, asks Okuda, “Is it bad that I went in, then out?” The growing crowd good-heartedly laughs at the ironic pun. Okuda explained to Paya, the door symbolizes the LGBT journey of “coming out of the closet.” When asked about his thoughts on the subject, Paya said with conviction, “It should be an American right!” He continues to say that “Just so long as homosexuals don’t get in my face and push their beliefs on me,” that he supports them. National Coming Out Day Fast-forward to half-past noon, “We are One Love, your LGBT club on campus. Show the Love and Stop the Hate! Come sign our door,” announces Abriana Foster. Que the music, “I’m Coming Out!” by Diana Ross, rang out over the speakers. This

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was followed by YMCA, by Theh Village People, to which Foster mimicked the actions. Foster is the Vice-President of One Love, the LGBT club located at the CSN Charleston Campus. The club was celebrating National Coming Out Day. NCOD has been internationally observed since 1988, on Oct. 11th, to commemorate the anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. It promotes awareness about lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT) rights. It is observed by members of the LGBT communities and their supporters (friends and family) referred to as “allies”. Allies

One o’clock, the tower chimes, and out of the growing crowd “Team Justin” appears. Professors and friends of Justin Noel Lee Gomez came out to support his decision to be “out, gay and proud.” James McCoy, a professor at CSN, who attended the event and commended Gomez, stated, “I wholeheartedly support One Love and all of their efforts at CSN and in the community!” CSN Professor, Jennifer Basquiat, was also present. “As a straight person, I believe silence is deadly,” she expressed passionately. “It is not enough to just speak about equality, but live equality!” College of Southern nevada

Stop The Hate! Equality is not yet a reality for the LGBT community. Until he moved to Las Vegas with his sister, Gomez couldn’t come out because in his home country of Belize it is illegal to be gay. “I was not at peace with myself… not content.” To avoid being found out, Gomez had girlfriends in an attempt to conform and alleviate pressure. “I couldn’t talk to anyone because there was literally no safe place.” A four-year-old Justin Gomez was attending school in Belize, when his friend’s father came to school and “lifted the 12-year-old upside down in the air and beat him bloody,” in front of students and teachers and no one did anything about it. Why? The boy had been caught peeping at men in a bathhouse and since it is illegal to be gay, it is socially unconscionable to portray those characteristics. “I will never forget seeing that and it is the reason I didn’t tell anyone I was gay until I moved from Belize to Las Vegas.” One Love’s NCOD celebration and their club creates that safe place where LGBT students “can come out in a safe space to be themselves and be liberated from that prison,” explains One Love’s President Aidan Avery. In order to provide that safe place and a sense of community, One Love orchestrated a

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( One Love members and Allies in front of the media wall on NCOD Day )

CAMPUS LIFE to me because I am currently making the transition into being a lesbian. Recently many members of the LGBT community have taken their lives and for this, One Love felt the need to show our community that they are loved and valued.” Foster continues, “It should not matter what your sexual orientation is… all that should matter is that you give back to the community and that you maintain the utmost integrity while doing so.”

whole week filled with events to create a sense of community and belonging for its members. In addition to celebrating National Coming Out Day, they held two other events and observed a third. One Love in the City “Who designed the wedding dress and gifted it to Carrie Bradshaw to wear for her wedding?” asked Dustin Rains who hosted the One Love in the City event. Manolos, Martinis and Manhattan girls was just part of the excitement at the screening for Sex in the City on Wed., Oct. 13th. It was an evening of fun, fashion and frolic as One Love members enjoyed appetizers and played Sex in the City trivia to win cool Coyote gifts. Watching Sex in the City and seeing Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte on the screen was a good bonding night for all. Btw…. the answer is Vivienne Westwood. Love Revolution – The Concert “Be a part of the Love Revolu-

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tion!” This statement along with “Stop the Hate, Show the Love!” could be heard in between songs at the Love Revolution Concert, on Thurs., Oct. 14th. Foster “provided CSN with an awesome performance,” as she belted out the lyrics to a song by Black Rose Drive. One love topped off the week with an afternoon concert in the quad. There was free music, entertainment, hots dogs, popcorn and soda. Foster also reported that “the stonewall Democrats came out to speak as well as Capitol Club and Sodexo sponsored the food. Okuda declared it was a great afternoon of music and acceptance. Spirit Day T he final observed day for the LGBT community was on Oct. 20th, Spirit Day. This is the day LGBT members and allies wear purple to show their support for the teens and any fallen LGBT who took their lives or were bashed or murdered because of anti-LGBT bullying and bashing. Foster stated, “NCOD is very important College of Southern nevada

Show the Love! Owen Pillion, One Love’s Advisor, expounded on Foster’s thoughts. “LGBT is not large enough to affect change without allies. Together we can stop the pain before it is inflicted. The CSN LGBT community can be liberated from that prison.” Pillion further explained that LGBT citizens have a “lifetime of coming out,” when making new friends, at a new job, etc. That is part of the reason One Love chose to celebrate NCOD week publicly on campus. The week’s events helped to welcome the One Love Club and all LGBT citizens at CSN. It also broke through the barriers and opened up the conversation in a safe environment. “There was such an amazing energy during the events One Love sponsored during NCOD. Having an organization like One Love on campus helps spread the word about equal rights, LGBT perspectives, & tolerance,” confirmed McCoy. “The events were inspiring for so many people around our community. One Love is a welcomed addition to our college and our community.”

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Aidan’s Story

by MONA WHITE Staff Writer

PhoTo Taken by: mona WhiTe “Labels are for filing. Labels are for clothing. Labels are not for people.” - Martina Navratilova

t the age of nine-years-old Aidan Avery realized he was gay. “I read the definition of homosexual in the dictionary and immediately identified with it,” stated Avery. Avery grew up in Southern Utah in a Mormon household and was raised conservative. He was not given the opportunity to develop socially as a gay teen. This is a common problem worldwide either due to parents who are in denial or teens that don’t dare come out. As a result of this “oppression it denies crucial social skills such as interpersonal communication and intimacy,” observed Avery. “I didn’t even know how to date,” admits Avery, because that is a rite of passage most teens start experiencing in high school.

cate, 28 April 1998 Due to this conformist upbringing in a domineering religious sect which deems homosexuality as an abomination, Avery was afraid to declare his sexual status. He didn’t come out for fear of the retribution and consequences that would ensue from his family, classmates, church, etc. Indeed, his foresight was accurate and his worst nightmare transpired. “I was in ceramics class,” at Dixie High School in Utah, “when my eyes

started swelling…” Avery’s voice trailed off. Tears welled up in his eyes and he took a moment to compose himself. “I had been fag-bashed -- smashed in the face with a hard piece of clay,” his voice shaky as he relives this painful travesty. He had three series of rhinoplasty surgery over a period of six months to repair the damage to his face. To add insult to injury, Avery, not the perpetrator of the hate crime, was expelled from school. His parents put their collective head in the sand and tried to ignore it, but in the end couldn’t come to grips with it. At age 16, Avery’s parents kicked him out of the

“Straight Americans need... an education of the heart and soul. They must understand - to begin with - how it can feel to spend years denying your own deepest truths, to sit silently through classes, meals, and church services while people you love toss off remarks that brutalize your soul.” -- Bruce Bawer -- The Advo( One Love officers and member L to R Edward Okuda, Abriana Foster, Justin Lee Noel Gomez and Aidan Avery )

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CAMPUS LIFE house. He was ostracized and estranged from them for three years. He had to support himself and since he wasn’t allowed to finish and graduate high school, Avery also had to attain his GED. This is the reality of what can happen if intolerance is allowed to grow. “It always seemed to me a bit pointless to disapprove of homosexuality. It’s like disapproving of rain.” -- Francis Maude This is a period of time Avery doesn’t and hasn’t “shared with anyone,” up until this interview. He admitted he is “still surprised at how much I opened up.” However, the unconscionable memories surfaced visions of a traumatic and heinous injustice. “I have been in tears since I left Owens’ office,” admits Avery about the interview. “I’ve long thought that my story was my own, and now the prospect of it being put out there, revisiting my past publicly, is a little terrifying,” stated Avery. “I guess you could say, I came out to you both and shared my pain, which is something I don’t do.” “Isn’t it strange when you realize that something you thought you had worked through, or even conquered, still has the power to bring you to your knees? I mean it’s been over for 20 years now,” Avery reflects. “I’ve just realized that I have used my ‘openly gay’ status as a way to appear strong and sure, evolved and unbreakable. When the reality is, I’ve done all those things to hide from my history and try to forget those things that tore my life up and left me scared and damaged.” “I just wish more of my fellow queers would come out sometimes. It’s nice out here, you know?” -- Elton John “Aidan Avery was born into a loving, supportive and proud to be gay

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family of two. He’s defied the stereotype and maintained a long term relationship with a man he loves, and who has loved him for over 16 years,” explains Avery. “He has never suffered shame, humiliation, alienation, abuse, violence and brain washing. He’s a stand up guy who’s first to join the fight for equal rights, cause that’s just the kind of guy he is. He’s solid, steadfast and brave. I love that about him. He’s all those things Joel would never be, couldn’t be, and died trying to be! I think Joel Lindsey Cribbs died so that Aidan Avery could be born. It’s just easier to think of it that way. After all, I can only be one person at a time. Right? Anything else is plain crazy!” “The degree and kind of a man’s sexuality reach up into the ultimate pinnacle of his spirit.” -- Friedrich Nietzsche -- Beyond Good and Evil, 1886 Who is Joel Lindsey Cribbs? It is Aidan Avery’s birth name and the person who was gay-bashed and kicked out of his home. It is the teenager who grew up in a community who wouldn’t accept him. “I’ve re-invented myself, changed my name, my face, my body, my life, and my friends,” explains Avery describing his lifelong journey of coming out. “I’m not Joel Lindsay. It was a past life that has run its course of oppression,” stated Avery. He describes this evolution as a being in a cocoon and going through metamorphosis. “Gay and lesbian people fall in love. We settle down. We commit our lives to one another. We raise our children. We protect them. We try to be good citizens.” -- California Sen. Sheila Kuehl -- After California Senate approved Gay Marriage Bill AB849 The process of choosing his legal name College of Southern nevada

was a pairing of his life partner’s last name and his favorite actor’s first name, Aidan Quinn. The name compliments his blended nationality, Aidan is an Irish name and Avery is an English surname. Avery has been with his partner for 16 years. He said they don’t need a piece of paper to have a valid marriage but they do “need the law to make us equal.” Avery’s parents reconciled with him when he was 19. He did make it extremely clear that he would not “trade his salvation to give them a moment of comfort.” He would not live a secret life. Avery chose to live in truth. He told his family it would be all or nothing. That includes his relationship. Ironically, Avery reports his siblings are on their second or third marriage and Avery has been in one committed relationship for 16 years. “It’s a helluva start, being able to recognize what makes you happy.” -- Lucille Ball Through it all, Avery has managed to put his life on track. He is a professional nightclub singer and songwriter and is putting himself through college at CSN. To help his fellow LGBT he became the President of One Love. This position allows Avery to help provide members a safe space to be themselves and help them be liberated from their prison. Also, it allows him to educate the CSN community on how to stop the pain before it is inflicted. Despite his trials, Avery has come out of this experience with what he deems a positive outcome. “If you can walk face first into the backlash, at the end of the storm will be the calm.” - -- Aidan Avery

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Fight Corner Recap: UFC 121

by GREG KING Staff Writer

123 is sure to be a great event as they get ready to wrap up the year and start 2011 off with UFC 125 January 1st.

he main-event at UFC 121 was full of excitement, as Cain Velasquez did as he wanted and defeated Brock Lesnar. Brock came out strong with several attacks that had Cain taking notice but it was one punch from Cain that landed and sent it all down hill for Lesnar. The referee eventually called the match, as the attacks from Cain left Brock unable to defend himself. UFC 122 & 123: Another great event came live on Spike TV as UFC 122 and the mainevent, Marquardt vs. Okami aired Nov 13. 2010. All eyes were looking ahead to UFC 123 in Detroit, as former champions Rampage and Machida square off in the main-event. This event is epic on two levels, this will mark Detroit’s second time hosting a UFC event since 1996, some 14 years ago and because we had two of the greatest fighters, Rampage and Machida, both fighters were coming off of recent losses and looked at the match as a rebound and wanted take their place again in the spotlight. UFC

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January 2011: As previously reported, Roy Nelson and Shane Carwin was scheduled to be the main-event for, UFC 125 but an unexpected injury is forcing Carwin to pull out of the event. Carwin has been experiencing some back injury lately and if surgery is needed this will definitely prolong his return. Im sure this match will be back up on deck as soon as Carwin has fully recovered. The new main-event is reported to be Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard. GETTING CUT: I recently reported on Todd Duffy, getting cut from the UFC after his recent loss and it looks as if the cuts keep on coming. Dana White, UFC President, recently hinted to a possible cut of Tito Ortiz after his recent loss at UFC 121. Tito, who has had some difficulties in his last couple matches looks as if this may be his last fight. UFC 121, also left fighter Patrick Cote cut after his third straight loss. FIGHTERS: It is no doubt that MMA has become a huge event and fighters all around the world want to take to the octagon. College of Southern nevada

Everyone from high school wrestlers to athletics want to take a shot at being the best of the best in MMA. With that said, there has been a recent debate on if UFC is helping or hurting amateur wrestling? Many people don’t see the connection between wrestling and the fighters in the UFC. With the upcoming of MMA gyms all around, the logical choice for many is to enroll at the gym and train with “MMA” fighters. While some may see the UFC as hurting amateur wrestling, there are still many that do see the connection and have helped local wrestling programs. Recent colleges have reported athletics quitting football dreams in the pursuit of wrestling, in order to gain knowledge of the sport and helping with the transition to MMA. While there is no wrestling program at the CSN currently and a huge expansion of MMA gyms around town. It will remain a debate in Las Vegas, hometown to UFC, if UFC is actually hurting amateur wrestling or will it begin to help our lack of local amateur wrestling programs.

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SPORTS

2010 World Series:

The Underdogs Are Loose by PETER VIEDAS Staff Writer

t the beginning of spring training, who would have thought the Texas Rangers would square off versus the San Francisco Giants in the World Series. My prediction was close, as I figured it would be a rematch of last years championship game between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies. Nonetheless, this is one of the best match-ups I will experience because I am a huge supporter for all underdog teams. The Texas Rangers have been superb throughout the regular season leading its division for a major part of the season. Finishing the year at 90-72, they seemed to surprise many people by being a powerhouse throughout the playoffs. Beating elite teams such as the Tampa Bay Rays and the always competitive New York Yankees, they truly deserve to

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be a part of this series. The San Francisco Giants on the other hand, had a more challenging journey through the regular season. Backed up by their excellent pitching staff, they always seemed to compete but the lack of hitting was a big key on their regular season struggles. The Giants had to go to the final game of the regular season to determine a playoff spot and they clinched by beating the San Diego Padres. In the playoffs, they beat the Atlanta Braves in four games. They later traveled to Philadelphia and taking on what looked to be an easy series for the Phillies but could not excel versus the Giants. The Giants clinched the World Series by winning in six games. This World Series has many interesting things going around it. This would mark the first time in franchise College of Southern nevada

history that the Texas Rangers make the world series after all its years in the major leagues. The San Francisco Giants advanced to the promised land after failing to win it all during the 2003 season losing to the Anaheim Angels. Catcher Bengie Molina who plays for the Texas Rangers, will end up receiving a World Series ring no matter what the results are, due to being traded from the Giants (who he played for in the beginning of the season) to the Rangers in between the year. Another great mid-season acquisition is outfielder Cody Ross, who was named the MVP of the National League Championship Series for his outstanding play throughout the series. Who would have thought he would be an important role with the San Francisco Giants. The key to winning this series is pitching. As they say in the NFL, defense wins championships! In this case pitching wins championships. The Rangers have arguably the best left-handed pitcher Cliff Lee who just dominated throughout the post-season, just ask the Yankees. The San Francisco Giants seem to be trouble with the success its pitching has provided through the year finishing ranked first in the big leagues. They can counter attack with NL CY Young winner Tim Lincecum and even Matt Cain who has proved to everybody he is an elite pitcher in the MLB. No matter the results in this 2010 World Series it will be one of the most exciting post-season match-ups in the history of the game.

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INCIDENT REPORTS Date 11/1/10

NOVEMBER 2010 IN

Type

Person Campus Staff

Char

Other

Chey

Staff

Char

Other

Chey

Other

Char

11/3/10

Other - Information Report Theft - Tenant Property Other - Information Report Criminal Mischief/ Vandalism - Vehicle Damage Theft - Personal Property Citation

Other

Char

11/4/10

Burglary

Other

Char

11/4/10

Accident

Staff

Char

11/4/10

Accident

Student

Char

11/4/10

Medical - Aided

Student

Char

11/4/10

Staff

Chey

11/4/10

Other - Information Report Accident

Student

Char

11/4/10

Citation

Other

Char

11/5/10

Citation

Other

Chey

11/8/10

Medical - Aided

Student

Char

11/8/10

Medical - Aided

Staff

Char

11/8/10

Other

Char

Staff

Char

Student

Char

11/8/10

Criminal Mischief/ Vandalism - Vehicle Damage Theft - Personal Property Theft - Personal Property Citation

Other

Char

11/8/10

Citation

Other

Char

11/9/10

Citation

Other

Char

11/9/10

Citation

Other

Char

11/9/10

Citation

Other

Char

11/9/10

Citation

Other

Char

11/9/10

Criminal Mischief/ Vandalism - Property Damage Medical - Aided

Staff

Green Valley

Staff

Chey

11/9/10

Other - Information Report

Other

11/9/10

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11/8/10 11/8/10

11/9/10

Staff

Synopsis

CSN PD assisted an instructor with a request to have a student who was disrupting class removed for that class session. On 11/1/10, CSN PD responded to a call from the bookstore regarding a theft. CSN PD responded to a call regarding a disturbance in the library located in Building I. An individual reported the rear window of her vehicle was broken out while it was parked in the lot near the Telecommunication Building. On 10/30/10, an individual reported a jar containing tickets and money missing. CSN PD cited an individual for driving with no proof of insurance. CSN PD investigated a report from a student who stated her wallet was stolen from her purse while she was taking a test. CSN PD was notified of an accident with no injuries in the parking lot west of Building A. Both parties exchanged insurance information. CSN PD was notified of an accident with no injuries in the parking lot north east of Building C. Both parties exchanged insurance information. A student reported she twisted her left ankle stepping on a rock. An informational report was filed on a custodial employee who did not follow proper procedures. CSN PD responded to an accident involving a vehicle and bicycle. The offer of medical attention was declined. CSN PD cited an individual for driving without a license. CSN PD issued a citation for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. A dental hygiene student reported she was accidentally exposed to biohazard waste water. The appropriate procedure was implemented. A dental instructor reported she received a minor injury while adjusting a dental chair. CSN PD citied an individual for punching the door of a vehicle after a disagreement over a parking space. An employee reported his I-Phone stolen from the Computer Lab. A student reported her wallet stolen. CSN PD issued a citation for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD issued a citation for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD issued a citation for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD issued a citation for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD issued a citation for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD cited an individual for injury to property. CSN PD was notified of graffiti damage located on an outside wall.

An employee reported she injured her left thumb while packing rocks. Char An employee from the Loux Center reported a client laid to help her back paid. The client refused the offer of medical service. Char An instructor reported the tower for a college computer missing. College of Southern nevada December 2010

10 INCIDENT REPORTS Date 11/12/10

NOVEMBER 2010

Type

Person Campus

Theft - Vehicle Burglary Medical - Aided

Student

Char

Staff

Chey

11/15/10

Other - Information Report

Other

Chey

11/15/10

Theft - Vehicle

Other

Chey

11/15/10

Citation

Other

Char

11/16/10

Citation

Other

Char

11/16/10

Other

Char

11/17/10

Criminal Mischief/ Vandalism - Property Damage Medical - Aided

Student

Chey

11/17/10

Arrest/Referral

Other

Chey

11/17/10

Citation

Other

Char

11/18/10

Other - Information Report Arrest/Referral

Student

Hend

Other

Char

11/18/10

Arrest/Referral Drug Violation

Other

Char

11/18/10

Citation

Other

Char

11/18/10

Citation

Other

Char

11/19/10

Other - Information Report Citation

Staff

Chey

Other

Chey

Staff

Hend

Staff

Chey

Other

Chey

Other

Chey

11/22/10

Theft - College Property Other - Information Report Accident - Hit and Run Theft - Vehicle Burglary Medical - Aided

Student

Chey

11/22/10

Citation

Other

Char

11/22/10

Citation

Other

Char

11/23/10

Citation

Other

Char

11/23/10

Other - Information Report Theft - Vehicle Burglary

Student

Char

Student

Char

Other - Information Report

Staff

Chey

Other

Char

11/15/10

11/18/10

11/22/10 11/22/10 11/22/10 11/22/10 11/22/10

11/23/10 11/23/10 11/23/10

Arrest/Referral December 2010 Drug Violation

Synopsis

Students reported their vehicles were entered without permission while parked in the lot east southeast of Building K. Emergency medical was called for and transported an employee to a hospital. Public safety officers responded to a fire alarm sounding in the Telecom Building. The alarm panel indicated a water flow problem. An individual reported his vehicle [1999 Chevy Tahoe] missing from the East parking lot. CSN PD issued a citation for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD issued a citation for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD cited a juvenile for placing graffiti on public property. The juvenile was issued a court date and released to his parent. On 10/22/10, emergency medical was called and transported a culinary student who cut her finger to a hospital. During a traffic stop, CSN PD arrested an individual for outstanding warrants. The individual was picked up by the LV City Marshalls. CSN PD issued a citation for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. A student reports he believes he is being setup to violate an Extended Protection Order against him by his ex-wife. CSN PD arrested an individual for obstructing a public officer and disturbing the peace. The individual was taken to the Clark County Detention Center. During a traffic stop, CSN PD arrested an individual for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The individual was taken to the Clark County Detention Center. CSN PD issued a citation for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD issued a citation for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. An employee reported she lost her office key in one of the campus buildings. CSN PD cited an individual for damaging property and leaving the scene. An employee reported an individual stole books from the CSN Library. An employee reported she lot her swipe/key card. CSN PD responded to a report of a hit and run accident witnessed by an individual. An individual reported her vehicle was broken into while it was parked in the south parking lot. Emergency medical was called for and transported a student who passed out to a hospital. CSN PD issued a citation for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD cited an individual for driving on suspended license plates/registration. CSN PD cited an individual for driving with no proof of insurance and no driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license in possession. A student reported her cell phone missing. A student reported he confronted an individual who was stealing items from his vehicle. The individual left before public safety arrived on the scene. An employee reported a Nazi insignia was drawn on her office door. During a traffic stop, CSN PD arrested an individual for possesCOLLEGIATE|Review 31 sion of marijuana and outstanding warrants. The individual was taken to the Clark County Detention Center.

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