Nevada State University is looking to triple its enrollment in the next 20 years, launching an initiative this fall to expand its Henderson campus with the development of about 450 acres into classrooms, student housing and …
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Vegas’ Kris Bryant ‘at peace with what I’m seeing’ in quest to get healthy with Rockies
Kris Bryant’s sanctuary is the batting cage attached to his parents’ home in Las Vegas.
Victor Olofsson scores twice, Golden Knights grab road win at Minnesota
Victor Olofsson has been back in the Vegas Golden Knights lineup for seven games after missing nearly two months with a sprained ankle.
Immigration advocates rally Nevadans to protect families amid Trump’s deportation threats
In Las Vegas, where 33% of the population is Latino, advocates are urging residents to be part of the resistance in protecting their neighbors form Donald Trump’s pending deportation orders. Activists told the Sun that …
Filipino community in Las Vegas pushes for its own cultural district
The Clark County Commission in November discussed the possibility of establishing a “Filipino Town” cultural neighborhood in the area between Flamingo Road and Desert Inn Road along South Maryland Parkway. A decision could …
Comeback kids: Golden Knights complete 10th come-from-behind win against Jets
Through the first two months of the season, the Vegas Golden Knights have proven they are comfortable with a lead or trailing. Thursday’s 3-2 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets was …
Nevada Attorney General Ford refiles charges on ‘fake electors’
Attorney General Aaron Ford filed charges Thursday in Carson City against Republicans who were accused of submitting “fake elector” ballots in a scheme to swing the 2020 presidential election …
Las Vegas magicians pass the wand to the next generation in ‘Wonderground’
In an industry where secrets are as good as currency, Las Vegas’ best magicians rarely keep their love for their community confidential.
A first-of-its-kind, inclusive magic festival and expo is coming to Las Vegas
The inaugural Mystify Magic Festival aims to be an event where magicians, variety entertainers and magic enthusiasts of all backgrounds and gender identities can connect, share skills and learn from each other.
Multicultural campus: UNLV has potential to become a diversity destination
UNLV consistently ranks among the top five most diverse universities for undergrads in the country, sharing that honor with campuses like Stanford and the University of San Francisco.