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CSN professor revives student newspaper, journalism program

Professor Jennifer Mitchell gave the college newspaper new life when she arrived 5½ years ago and helped retool the journalism program. That included developing new courses and moving the college’s print newspaper online at coyotestudentnews.com.

As usage of flushable wipes rises, so do sewer-cleanup costs

That’s because items like Cottonelle’s FreshCare flushable cleansing cloths, Charmin’s Freshmates flushable wipes and even the “100 percent biodegradable” Dude Wipes don’t break up when they get flushed down your toilet. Most of the time they collect in municipal sewer systems, such as Las Vegas’s own, causing large blockages that cost tens of thousands of dollars to remove.

Restaurateur has opened 8 eateries, all in southwest Las Vegas

Walk through the Rainbow Robindale Plaza on South Rainbow Boulevard, and a number of eateries stick out from the neighboring spas and fast-food chains. Omoide Noodles Bowls. Goong Korean BBQ. YuXiang Korean Chinese Cuisine. Oyshi Sushi. Sim owns all of them, plus a few more.

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JScreen event spreads awareness of Jewish genetic diseases

Many Jewish people are familiar with Tay-Sachs disease, a rare genetic disorder that destroys nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, said Megan Weintraub, director of young leadership development for Jewish Nevada. The disease is more commonly found in people with Ashkenazi (eastern and central European) Jewish heritage. The gene occurs in about 1 in 27 people of Ashkenazi descent.

Paid in Full restaurant inspired by Japanese gastropubs

The restaurant opened in the former Fish N Bowl sushi restaurant space that shuttered this year. Paid in Full is decorated with New York City-inspired graffiti and street art with splashes of pop culture memorabilia (like the Star Wars stormtrooper helmet mounted on the wine rack or pillows bearing Audrey Hepburn’s face in the women’s restroom).

Prospective teachers undeterred by school-district woes

When the news first broke about the Clark County School District’s $50 to $60 million shortfall, prospective teacher Joshua Parker, a secondary education student at UNLV, became certain he had chosen the right career.

1 driver critically injured in southwest Las Vegas crash

A portion of Rainbow Boulevard has reopened after it was shut down Friday morning in southwest Las Vegas while police investigated a critical injury crash.

Food bank, grocers tackle food insecurity in Las Vegas

Unlike donations to Three Square, a nonprofit food bank, this food has been “rescued” from grocery stores. Three Square’s food-rescue program is one example of how nonprofits and businesses in Las Vegas are helping reduce food waste, while feeding families in need.

Brothers face long road to recovery after hit-and-run crash

Ronald, 15, and D’Artagnan, 14, were walking home from Clark High School when they were hit. Ronald had finished football practice, and D’Artagnan had finished with marching band. He was still carrying his trumpet.

Therapy dogs, owners comforting Las Vegas shooting victims

Therapy dogs made regular appearances in Las Vegas following the shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival on Oct. 1. Trainers and their dogs from all over the country comforted victims, families and first responders in their time of need.

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