In The News: College of Liberal Arts

Associated Press

When the Tropicana Las Vegas opened in 1957, Nevada’s lieutenant governor unlocked the door to what would become a Sin City landmark for more than a half-century. Then he threw away the key.

Newsweek

The ruling and priestly elites of ancient Palenque used to enjoy endemic freshwater crabs, which they consumed as a delicacy in private ceremonies that commemorated special events, such as certain milestones in the palace's construction.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Newly released sales tax figures from the state show that economic activity in November outpaced previous months, suggesting the depth of Formula One’s impact.

Psychology Today

Children respond differently to their parents' trauma, causing estrangement.

China Media Project

Since ChatGPT was unveiled to the world just over two years ago, prompting what some have called an “artificial intelligence revolution,” China has been playing catch-up. But when it comes to applying AI to super-fuel the media control and propaganda objectives of the government, both at home and overseas, China may be ahead of the game — even if the results so far are mixed.

Nevada Independent

For years, Nevada Democrats have dominated in fundraising and state legislative races. But the first-term Republican governor is looking to turn the tide.

New York Times

New Hampshire's ballot didn't include President Biden. South Carolina has two primaries. Nevada has a primary and a caucus. A morass of dates and formats could keep some voters away. Democracy is messy, but usually not this messy.

Psychology Today

Siblings respond differently to a parent's trauma, causing estrangement.

Las Vegas Sun

Former President Donald Trump took to social media last week minutes after being declared the winner of the Republican presidential primary in New Hampshire.

Axios

Nevada's Republican delegates are all but locked up for former President Trump, even though the contest isn't for another week and a half.

Nevada Independent

Abortion rights are likely most at risk in the courts and through the executive branch.

Las Vegas Weekly

One might expect that a candidate nominating process designed by Republican leadership, filled with fake electors from 2020, would be unusual. But the Nevada GOP’s precedent-breaking caucus for determining the 2024 presidential nomination has proven to be perhaps the most confounding process in the nation.