Donald Woods wants to be a documentary filmmaker someday. Although he has film-making equipment, ambition and a growing knowledge base, right now he’d like a car. The 22-year-old student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ Greenspun School of Communications uses the bus to get to school from his east valley home, which sometimes can be a challenge, he admits. But online courses are helping him march toward his graduation goal, which should happen in about a year and a half.
Few decisions that parents can make are as nerve-racking as settling on which school their child will attend.
As area school rooms bulge with more and more students and teachers squeeze into fuller classrooms, some parents are opting out of the norm, choosing a well-researched alternative instead.
In one of his campaign speeches, President Barack Obama said, “The single most important thing we can do is make sure we’ve got a world class education system for everybody. That is a prerequisite for prosperity. It is an obligation that we have for the next generation.”
Two months ago, the following paragraph started my weekly Career Coach column that has appeared every Sunday in this newspaper for the past nine years.
Danny Crinson describes himself as “bizarrely motivated” and has the resume to prove it. At 24, the Scotland native already has nearly a decade of work experience under his belt split between the banking and hospitality fields.
Getting accepted to a college or university is one thing, paying for it is another. These days students and families can be particularly wary about the cost of higher education in the wake of a recession that has seen tuition rates rise across the country. Top that off with some of the misconceptions about financial aid, not to mention a fairly detailed application process, and it can all seem like an incredibly daunting process.
Entering college just out of high school, leaving behind a structured life of school, family and friends, can be tough for any young adult, but for those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, the challenges can be compounded.
No less than President Barack Obama emphasized the importance of a degree when he told students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas last year that “college education should not be considered a luxury but an economic necessity.” Echoing his thoughts, Gov. Brian Sandoval, in his recent State of the State address, noted that “education is the foundation of economic growth.”
Nevada’s high school graduation rates remain among the lowest in the nation. Preliminary findings released in November by the Education Department put Nevada’s graduation rate at 62 percent for the 2010- 11 academic year. In contrast, Iowa, Vermont and Wisconsin are near 90 percent.
Stroll into Las Vegas history on a tour of the recently opened Neon Museum on Las Vegas Boulevard just north of Bonanza Road.
More than 500 guests helped Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada celebrate the agency’s 72nd anniversary at the Heart of Hope luncheon Feb. 7 in Bellagio’s Grand Ballroom.
My dictionary says tort is “a wrongful act that results in injury to another’s person, property, or reputation, and for which the injured party is entitled to compensation.”
Most of us when we consider developing a landscape are happy with trees, shrubs and lawns. But not Amy Zeldenrust of Avant Gardener. Her yard has garden art, statues, painted walls, mirrors, bird feeders, a curving pathway and unusual containers she’s picked up over the years. It’s inviting, causes excitement and is pleasing to the eye.
Matt Lewis is shedding his Elvis jumpsuit to work the really sweaty side of the stage, attempting a jump from performer to producer.
It’s not legal for two women to marry each other in Nevada, or two men, for that matter. That didn’t stop dozens of gay and lesbian couples from filling a ballroom at Circus Circus last Sunday to find everything they need to plan their weddings.
Question: How long has St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church been in Henderson? Surprising, but true, answer: Since before, technically speaking, there even was a Henderson.
They say that travel is about the journey, not the destination. While there’s plenty of room to argue that destinations really do matter, there’s no disputing that going on a journey is one of the most enriching experiences you can have. When it comes to travel in America, perhaps the greatest journeys to be taken are steamboat cruises on the Mississippi. Riding the current of this remarkable artery through America’s heartland will show you an unfolding story that covers centuries of history, much of which has played a central role in making the country what it is today.
Spring is just around the corner, so it’s not too soon to begin thinking about getting your lawn equipment ready. From lawn mowers to hedge and weed trimmers, you want to make sure those items are in good working order before you are ready to tackle the lawn for the first time. Taking the time for seasonal maintenance will mean more reliable equipment and a safer experience for you. Here are some great tips to make sure you’re ready to go for the season.
Good things really do come in small packages. And when it comes to your health, pistachios pack a powerful punch: They help you manage your weight, may help reduce blood pressure and a study published in the “International Journal of Impotence Research” shows they may even help with erectile function. Here are three big reasons why you should unshell and celebrate your health with a handful.
