In The News: College of Liberal Arts

Could we soon see the end to resort fees? This week President Joe Biden said he’s taking aim at hidden “junk fees,” including those charged at Strip resorts by ordering the Federal Trade Commission to investigate.

Las Vegas is known as a place to gamble, party and cut loose. It also has a long history of blowing up buildings to clear space for new ones. And now, a pipeline of big demolitions is set to remake parts of the Strip and other pockets of Southern Nevada.

Democrats are concerned enough about Hispanics gravitating to the GOP that they’re sending former President Barack Obama to Nevada.

The midterm elections are fast approaching, but Nevada voters are already hitting the polls. Candidates on both sides of the aisle are looking for a boost as election day nears. Nevada Democrats received a virtual visit from President Biden Wednesday night.

Latino voters have long propelled Democrats to statewide victories in Nevada. But concerns over inflation and cost of living have made Democratic incumbents as vulnerable as ever in the state. Lisa Desjardins traveled to Las Vegas to talk with Latino voters about the contests that may well determine the balance of power in congress.
A prolonged drought has dried up the Mississippi River, revealing a centuries-old shipwreck and skeletal remains.
Looking for the perfect Halloween costume to wear this year? While you might think costumes are about hiding behind another identity, they can also be a way to channel your own personality or interests.

Polls released in recent days differ on the projected winners, but agree that Nevada's biggest races are going to be close.

Polls released in recent days differ on the projected winners, but they agree that Nevada’s biggest races are going to be close.

Some Nevadans have received a campaign mailer that is raising eyebrows. The double-sided postcard states, “Who you vote for is private, but whether you vote is a matter of public records. We will be reviewing public records after the election to determine whether or not you joined your neighbors in voting,” along with a reference to the upcoming election on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Observers are expressing increasing alarm over links between Jim Marchant, the Republican Nevada secretary of state candidate, and the radical conspiracy group QAnon, which calls for political violence in America as it circulates wild claims about the nation.

It’s widely known that young voters typically have lower turnout rates compared to other age groups. And that means they’re power is largely untapped at the polls.