In The News: Greenspun College of Urban Affairs

Since the pandemic, hundreds of thousands of Las Vegas Valley families were evicted from their homes, according to the Princeton Eviction Lab. Clark County has one of the highest eviction rates in the country.

The rituals of European caviar service have changed little over centuries: mother-of-pearl spoons, champagne pairings, and precise instructions for savoring each briny pearl. Yet, while Europe maintains these traditions, scroll through TikTok today, and you'll find Americans creating their own traditions—most notably, taking “caviar bumps,” small portions of fish roe eaten off the back of the hand.

A diverse group of 21 speakers and performers have been selected to make presentations at TedXLasVegas, an event that will explore the intersection of social and environmental topics with added emphasis on the Downtown Las Vegas Arts District.

Nevada State Police say seven missing children have been located in Las Vegas. After a big search operation conducted from February 3 to 7 by the F.R.E.E. (Find - Restore - Embrace - Empower) International organization in partnership with local police departments and school districts help located seven missing children. Police say resources were provided to the seven children, with the goal of empowering their transition from victims to survivors.

The F.R.E.E. International Organization recently spearheaded the "Big Search Missing & Exploited Children Task Force Operation" in Las Vegas, focusing on locating juveniles identified as victims of human trafficking, as well as those who are missing or endangered. The operation, held from February 3 to 7, 2025, was hosted by the UNLV Tourist Safety Institute at the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs.

The initiative was hosted by the UNLV Tourist Safety Institute at Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, which provided insights into resources to enhance future operations. Resources were made available to the victims with the goal of empowering their transition from victims to survivors.

Dayna Galbreath and her husband had just months ago finished a renovation on their Altadena bungalow when the Eaton Fire tore through their neighborhood on January 8. Around 3:30 a.m., her phone rang out with a notification. “It basically said an evacuation order has been initiated for your area, and in big capital letters, it said, ‘GET OUT NOW.’”

Nevada agencies often reject the public’s requests for government records, leaving a lengthy and costly litigation process as the only recourse to obtain the information.

Nevada’s state and local government agencies have a well-documented history of trying to hide public records from the taxpayers they are paid to serve. But the problem isn’t confined to the Silver State.

As UNLV journalism students prepare for the next phase of their lives, they’re contending with an evolving news media literacy landscape, with non-traditional outlets gaining steam.
Research shows we’re drawn to bad news, and President Trump’s actions only amplify the noise. Still, there are hard-fought climate victories worth celebrating in the United States and beyond.
Sports fans are gearing up for not just the Super Bowl and halftime show, but also the food associated with the annual event. Hot wings, pizza and multi-layered dip are among the country's favorite Super Bowl foods, new research has shown.