In The News: College of Liberal Arts
For the more than 40 years he has lived in Nevada, Jose Solorio says political campaigns have never been quite able to truly crack the state’s Latino community. The 65-year-old lobbyist and community advocate is not the first to emphasize the well-worn bit of political wisdom that the Latino community is not a monolith, with voting behaviors differing greatly by their immigration experience, age and Spanish proficiency. But after all these years and close elections, he says political parties are still grappling with this dynamic.
The economic impact of American Latinos increased by over 60% from 2010 to 2022, according to a report from UCLA released last week. The yearly United States Latino GDP study found that, independent from the rest of America’s gross domestic product, U.S. Latino GDP would be the fifth-largest economy in the world — ahead of India and the United Kingdom, among others.
When three casinos opened on the Las Vegas Strip in 1999, it marked the first time in the strip's history that a trio of new megaresorts debuted in the same year.
When three casinos opened on the Las Vegas Strip in 1999, it marked the first time in the strip's history that a trio of new megaresorts debuted in the same year.
One small school that opened 150 years ago and served primarily African Americans had a big impact on how teachers are educated even now in South Carolina. An exhibit at the University of South Carolina’s College of Education is celebrating the State Normal School, which was founded in 1873 and lasted three years. The display, at the Museum of Education, describes how the school became the foundation for teacher education and training in the state’s public schools.
Stephanie Edenburgh’s child was developing health problems – or so she first thought. It started with her child complaining each morning of what Edenburgh described as “vague ailments,” like stomachaches and headaches. But she soon noticed that these symptoms only seemed to appear on school days.
When three casinos opened on the Las Vegas Strip in 1999, it marked the first time in the corridor’s history that a trio of new mega-resorts debuted in a single calendar year.
When three casinos opened on the Las Vegas Strip in 1999, it marked the first time in the corridor’s history that a trio of new mega-resorts debuted in a single calendar year.
We start with highlights from a Brookings Mountain West panel discussion on U.S. and Mexico, held at UNLV and hosted by Amber Renee Dixon. Experts share insights on the relationship between the two countries, and how the election will impact it. Then, former NFL cornerback and 8 News Now Analyst Mark McMillian shares his insights on this year’s Raiders team as the football season gets underway.
We start with highlights from a Brookings Mountain West panel discussion on U.S. and Mexico, held at UNLV and hosted by Amber Renee Dixon. Experts share insights on the relationship between the two countries, and how the election will impact it. Then, former NFL cornerback and 8 News Now Analyst Mark McMillian shares his insights on this year’s Raiders team as the football season gets underway.
It will be the first time Kamala Harris and Donald Trump meet in person -- and millions of Americans will get a ringside seat. The Democratic vice president and Republican former president will face off in Philadelphia on Tuesday in their first -- and possibly only -- televised debate before what promises to be a nail-bitingly close 2024 election.
AJ Pratt may be the Forrest Gump of organized crime. Or, possibly, its Sidd Finch — the Mets pitching prospect and French horn enthusiast George Plimpton invented for Sports Illustrated. The docuseries “The Tailor of Sin City” (10 p.m. Thursday, SundanceTV) follows Pratt as he builds a clothing business in Wichita, Kansas — then leaves it all behind in 1969 for a move to Las Vegas.