Experts In The News
"A lot of superheroes come from really dark places, a lot of history around trauma. They're not perfect; they make mistakes." Tackling the tough topics of mental health is easier when it's through the lens of a superhero, says Dr. Tanya Crabb, a psychologist with the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.
The first flight of an airplane might've been in the United States, but today, aviation connects the world. After rounding up some of our favorite aviation museums in the U.S., we're turning our eyes abroad, highlighting international aviation museums to add to your travel wish list.
Dave & Buster’s made headlines last week after announcing plans to incorporate peer-to-peer in-app betting for its arcade games. The news resulted in concerns and pushback from state gaming regulators and lawmakers who question whether such wagering violates gambling laws.
A frantic push for pilots to take early retirement during the pandemic, the federal requirements for pilot training and a hard cutoff on commercial flying past a certain age are just a few of the factors aviation experts in Las Vegas say have led to a nationwide pilot shortage.
Nevada has a physician shortage. Our panel explains what’s being done to attract and retain more medical professionals in Nevada. Then, Antiques Roadshow makes a stop in Las Vegas. Executive Producer Marsha Bemko shares what it takes to produce this longtime running show, and some of the more unique finds along the way.
No film has quite bore so much expectation as The Phantom Menace, the first entry in the Star Wars franchise in 16 years, since Return of the Jedi. In the era of streaming and mass content releases, it feels hard to imagine that level of anticipation and expectation.
“Community.” “Curious.” “Expectant.” “Unified.” In one word, each person explains his or her feelings at this particular moment. Seated in a circle of red plastic chairs, an array of community spiritual leaders and UNLV students and faculty pass a microphone to introduce themselves at the “How to Be a Peacemaker” discussion group, part of the university’s ongoing Diversity Dialogues series.
Social Issues Theatre has unveiled the Enable Me Theatre Pilot Program, a pioneering initiative aimed at revolutionizing dementia care. By employing innovative techniques such as role reversal, this program empowers caregivers and cultivates stronger connections between caregivers and dementia patients.
