EDITORIAL: Campuses closed to diversity of thought

Colleges and universities like to promote themselves as open-minded bastions of diversity. They strive to fill their campuses with people of different races and backgrounds.

EDITORIAL: Pot, meet juice

Medical marijuana can be synthesized and sold as a liquid. But it’s still not as strong as the juice on display at the Clark County Government Center, where influential Southern Nevada political and industry figures are chasing a limited number of licenses for pot businesses.

Not Clowney-ing around

The Texans are shopping the top pick, but the price may be too steep to attract much interest.

Stiverne finally gets swing at WBC heavyweight title

Bermane Stiverne, the heavyweight contender from Las Vegas who faces Chris Arreola Saturday for the WBC title, dreamed of playing in the NFL. But a knee injury shattered the dream and he wound up discovering boxing.

Memorable name helps bring fame to rider Dirteater

Seldom does a day pass when bull rider Ryan Dirteater isn’t asked if that’s his real last name. Dirteater might be a cool last name for a cowboy, but it was ripe for getting picked on when the Oklahoma native was a boy.

Las Vegas is home away from home for 16-year-old racer

Jason Irwin, who lives in Albuquerque, N.M., travels often to Las Vegas to compete at the Bullring. He could be the next top driver that track has helped produce.

Triple Crown bid taxing for Derby winner

There was no doubt that California Chrome, as a 5-2 odds favorite, was the people’s choice to win the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs.

Lower weekly jobless claims signal improved employment picture

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell 26,000 last week to 319,000, the latest sign that the job market is slowly improving.

Las Vegas chefs kick off Vegas Uncork’d

Chef Daniel Boulud ceremonially kicked off the eighth annual Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit with a flourish by sabering a magnum bottle of Mionetto Prosecco.

Wilson, Shadow Ridge capture No. 2 seed

Entering Thursday, eight possible scenarios existed to determine the Northwest League’s four seeds for the Sunset Region baseball playoffs.

One way or other, Browns get their man

It could have been dumb luck that brought the Cleveland Browns and Johnny Manziel together. He was there for the taking, but team after team passed him by, and eventually everything fell perfectly into place.

TICKETS: Five Finger Death Punch playing October show at The Joint

Hard rockers Five Finger Death Punch and Volbeat tag team The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel on Oct. 24, with Hellyeah and Nothing More. Tickets start at $49.50 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at The Joint box office, 4455 Paradise Road, and www.axs.com.

On Budget: Free shows

Vegas’ funky, jam-friendly Moksha teams up with Rhyme N Rhythm and Sabriel at 8 p.m. Thursday at Brooklyn Bowl at The Linq, 3545 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

GOLF: Frisbee, Gaels take Southwest match

Frank Frisbee shot a 3-under-par 69 at Paiute on Thursday to lead Bishop Gorman’s boys golf team to victory in a Southwest League match.

 
Wounded veteran Remsburg receives hero’s award

After his 10th deployment, which caused severe injury, Army Sgt. 1st Class Cory Remsburg was applauded at President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address and received a hero’s award Thursday at the Bellagio for his “selfless and courageous action.”

Wilson, Shadow Ridge capture No. 2 seed

Entering Thursday, eight possible scenarios existed to determine the Northwest League’s four seeds for the Sunset Region baseball playoffs.

Ask Heidi Anything: I want French fries

I have become spoiled in Vegas. I can’t eat just any fries. I need fancy fries with yummy gunk all over them. So where should I go?

51s hit four consecutive homers in 16-4 rout of Salt Lake

The 51s tied a Pacific Coast League record with four consecutive home runs in the fourth inning, and Brandon Allen went 5-for-6 as Las Vegas routed the Salt Lake Bees 16-4 Thursday in Salt Lake City for their third straight victory.

Las Vegas City Council approves sale of Nucleus Plaza for $2.1 million

In the name of economic development and job creation, the Las Vegas City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to sell portions of the Nucleus Plaza for $2.1 million, although the highest appraisal was $2.9 million.

Man killed in Tuesday carjacking attempt identified

The man who was shot to death during an attempted carjacking Tuesday at Sportsman Royal Manor Apartments was Nevada Army National Guard Spc. Dylan Joshua Salazar, Nevada military officials confirmed Thursday.

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