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Current Journalism and Media Studies News
From promoting megaresorts to championing responsible gaming practices, Alan Feldman has made his mark in an industry he never planned to enter. Now his contributions are immortalized with a national Hall of Fame induction.
A monthly roundup of the top news stories at UNLV, featuring the presidential election, gaming partnerships, and much more.
Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year — and die-hard Rebel — Aileen Pastor parlays her internship into a career with the Regional Transportation Commission.
A monthly roundup of the top news stories featuring UNLV staff and students.
A collection of news highlights featuring students and faculty.
Students share the moments that mirror — and defy — internship stereotypes in popular media.
Journalism and Media Studies In The News
Americans spend a lot of money on sports every year. Sports franchises in the U.S. bring in nearly $40 billion in yearly revenue, with money coming from ticket and merchandise sales, media rights, and sponsorship fees. Even with technology making major televised games accessible from anywhere, many serious fans still prefer live action — and the best seats in the house.
Americans spend a lot of money on sports every year. Sports franchises in the U.S. bring in nearly $40 billion in yearly revenue, with money coming from ticket and merchandise sales, media rights, and sponsorship fees. Even with technology making major televised games accessible from anywhere, many serious fans still prefer live action — and the best seats in the house.
Addressing health misinformation online is a complex topic that is often framed as a battle between free speech and censorship. Some claim that restricting information about health topics violates the first amendment, while others argue that the government and social media platforms must do more to clamp down on false and potentially harmful health topics.
Following the death of her son, a mom is warning others about the “blackout challenge” (also known as the “choking challenge”), a dangerous viral TikTok trend.
Yeet: A fluffy slang word with two definitions. Kids are using “yeet” to express themselves in two ways, according to Merriam-Webster. Yeet is a verb that means to throw something hard without caring if it breaks and is an expression of excitement.
Teenagers have adopted new slang that finds its roots in a play-on-words of the past as much as it is a recent pop culture reference. “Fax, no printer” is another way of saying “Truth.” “When someone says ‘fax,’ they are essentially saying, ‘I agree with what you just said, and it’s so true that I would transmit it via fax without needing to print it out,’” according to a glossary published by Later.com.