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UNLV Students Protest University’s Response to Shooting

After the tragic shooting on Dec. 6, UNLV implemented heightened security measures for the new semester. Some students feel the response is lacking.

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February 17, 2024

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Anime Night Mart – Anime in Everything 

Local event organizer Anime Night Mart recently hosted one of its events where people came together for a day of social gathering around anime culture.

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February 7, 2024

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Nevadans for Palestinian Liberation: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of a Free Palestine

Founded in 2018, Nevadans for Palestinian Liberation (NPL) fights for a free Palestine and educates people about Palestine and its history.

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December 13, 2023

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Happy Camper Overdose Response Team: Responding to the Fentanyl Epidemic

Happy Camper Overdose Response is working to address the issue of fentanyl overdose here in Las Vegas through education and response at local events.

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August 31, 2023

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Stop For Children! How Impatience Creates Dangerous Situations

With the uptick in random gun violence this year, it can be dangerous just to cross the street when people don't want to stop for children.

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August 29, 2023

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Chelsea Banning – Of Book Signings and Tweets

After tweeting about the experience at her book signing for her debut novel, Chelsea Banning went viral overnight as other authors shared their own book signing experiences.

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January 7, 2023

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All My Children Are the Same Gender, And That’s Okay

People kept saying "sorry" to Sarah when they heard all her kids are the same gender. She's here to share her experience and tell people to stop.

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December 11, 2022

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“Thank You For Your Patience” – Gratitude and Gentleness

One of the things I’ve learned during the pandemic is to not say sorry for everything. Instead, I now say, “thank you for your patience.”

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March 1, 2022

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“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”

As Mr. Rogers taught us, neighborliness extends beyond the people we live next to. It's about solidarity, acceptance, community, and love.

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March 20, 2021

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The Privilege of “Color Blindness”

The goal is not to be "color-blind". The goal is to see, acknowledge, and understand the experiences, histories, and traumas of other groups of people. And understanding all that helps to understand the Black Lives Matter movement.

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June 6, 2020