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UNLV feeling cutback pains through loss of programs

Six months ago, Todd Jones was fighting for his department’s life. He was chairman of the philosophy department at UNLV when the un­thinkable happened: The entire department was put on the chopping block.

Efficiency expert sees outsourcing as solution to school district’s woes

The Clark County School District could feed $162 million more into classrooms over the next five years if it pulls money from departments not operating as “efficiently” as possible, namely custodial services and transportation.

Young female athletes celebrated

Las Vegas Athletic Clubs honored 39 young female athletes from across the Las Vegas Valley during its 10th annual event at the Palms on May 25.

Bishop Gorman makes cut for Thespian Festival

Bishop Gorman High School was one of 10 schools nationwide selected to perform at a national theater festival. The school is scheduled to host free performances of “Godspell” June 16 and 17 for the public.

Spread the Word Nevada celebrates 10 years of increasing literacy among Las Vegas students

Spread the Word Nevada recently adopted its 24th school, Cortez Elementary School, 4245 E. Tonopah Ave. Laurie Hartig, a former librarian for 13 years at McCaw Elementary School in Henderson and an elementary teacher before that, started the nonprofit book distribution program in February 2001.

UNLV students help schools offer innovative arts education

Bratty kids taunt the lowly custodian who picks up after their spitballs at Del Sol High School. When a football-sized rat comes to the campus located just east of McCarran International Airport, the arrogant youth scatter while the custodian is left to shoot the vermin with a nail gun in this two-minute movie called “Pest Control.”