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Can the major industries of gaming and cannabis ever co-exist in Nevada? Policy experts, industry insiders and local leaders are discussing the possibilities within state law, all to give tourists and locals more consumer options. UNLV’s Cannabis Policy Institute and the UNLV International Gaming Institute recently held a panel on federal regulations, state and local laws, and interest from industry leaders in gaming and cannabis.

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UNLV reopened Beam Hall after the deadly campus shooting this summer for fall students.

Las Vegas Review Journal

UNLV is considering selling the 69-acre Sam Boyd Stadium site to Clark County for $5 million. The potential transaction will be discussed at next month’s Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents meeting, set for Sept. 5-6 in Carson City. Discussing the potential deal could set the matter for a vote at a future board meeting, according to the agenda background material for September’s meeting.

K.V.V.U. T.V. Fox 5

Soon, we finally may get clarity on the future of Sam Boyd Stadium, the former home of the UNLV Rebels football team. The Nevada System of Higher Education will hear a proposal by UNLV to sell the property, according to board meeting agendas for the Sept. 5-6 meetings.

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UNLV students speak to FOX5 at Welcome Day about the upcoming fall semester.

Yahoo!

A state agency said that a charter school in Las Vegas broke several laws when it failed to pay back more than $800,000 in taxpayer funds. Earlier this month, the State Public Charter School Authority affirmed its decision during an administrative hearing to shut down Eagle Charter School.

Earth.com

Energy companies employ persistent and personalized pressure tactics to persuade landowners to permit hydraulic fracturing (fracking) on their properties when signing oil and gas leases. Even when landowners decline, these companies often use legalized compulsion to proceed with fracking, according to a new study.

Woman's World

Not all carbohydrates are created equal. While the complex carbohydrate is  an important part of a healthy, balanced diet—as they help us feel full and offer sustainable energy—refined or simple carbs typically increase blood sugar levels as high glyemic index (GI) foods and add very little nutritional value.

Bloomberg

From the valets parking cars to the dealers at the blackjack tables to the bartenders at the city’s many bars, Las Vegas relies on people working for tips. “Las Vegas was built on tips,” said James Reza, a city native who owns two high-end beauty salons in town.

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