In The News: College of Liberal Arts

Nikkei Asia

From just 1,200 cases spread out over 18 months, Taiwan now tops 10,000. Though low compared to other parts of East Asia, it has been a major confidence blow as Taiwan has been hailed globally for its successful strategy in keeping COVID-19 at bay.

KATU ABC2

Oregon's House Judiciary Committee held an informational hearing Thursday on a bill that would decriminalize prostitution in the state.

Nevada Independent

Now, more than a year later since the coronavirus pandemic began, the prospect of re-entering the classroom en masse is fast-approaching reality for tens of thousands of Nevada students, including thousands who have never set foot on their own school campus.

SQR Media

At the intersection of music and activism stands Olmeca with a megaphone in hand making proclamations. The rapper’s words speak not of death and hellfire and a looming end of times but of cross-cultural compassion and understanding.

Portland Tribune

Local activists are pushing state lawmakers to decriminalize sex work across Oregon. As much as 68% of the public supports the idea, according to a ballot measure consultant.

KOIN NBC6

As much as 68% of the public supports the idea, according to a ballot measure consultant.

KSNV-TV: News 3

Assembly Bill 126 ditches the caucus and makes us the first primary in the nation for both political parties, holding a vote on the first Tuesday in February.

Las Vegas Sun

Quickly after Metro Police announced that a toddler had vanished from a Las Vegas apartment last month, the name and photo of the curly haired, wide-smiled 2-year-old boy began to circulate on Facebook and YouTube. Compelled by the case, strangers hit the streets to search and pass out flyers.

Las Vegas Sun

Quickly after Metro Police announced that a toddler had vanished from a Las Vegas apartment last month, the name and photo of the curly haired, wide-smiled 2-year-old boy began to circulate on Facebook and YouTube. Compelled by the case, strangers hit the streets to search and pass out flyers.

KSNV-TV: News 3

Big crowds and crowded sidewalks are spotted across the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday afternoon. The scene is a big contrast to last year, when resorts were boarded up, escalators bare and sidewalks empty.

KNPR News

Governor Steve Sisolak on Tuesday signed a bill to extend state protections to a sacred Native American site called the Swamp Cedars. The site commemorates the thousands of lives lost during three separate massacres by white settlers and US troops.

LiveKindly

Honey is made by bees, and because we typically associate its image with peaceful, pastoral beekeeping, the question of whether or not honey is vegan is often one that will get you different answers, depending on who you ask. So, what’s the buzz, is honey vegan?