Among the youngest students to ever attend UNLV — Shenmei Wu, 13, left, and Shenlone Wu, 12, — discuss their experience, at UNLV in Las Vegas on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Elizabeth Page Brumley/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @EliPagePhoto
UNLV welcomes new head football coach Marcus Arroyo in a press conference filled with staff and athletes.
UNLV has hired Oregon offensive coordinator at its 12th head football coach. Here are some facts about Arroyo. (Cassie Soto/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Review-Journals sports reporter Cassie Soto was hit in the head with a bottle thrown from the stands at the rivalry game between UNR and UNLV. Sports columnist Ed Graney asks Cassie about the event and what she saw during the fighting.
Newly released Mackay Stadium video shows the post game brawl in the south end zone. Video shows fans tossing objects onto field. It also shows Review-Journal videographer Cassie Soto getting hit in the head by a soda bottle. The incident followed UNLV’s 33-30 victory over UNR on Nov. 30, 2019. (UNR)
Two middle school siblings, Shenmei Wu, 13, and Shenlone, 12, are both full-time students at UNLV. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
UNLV students share what they have heard around campus about the increase in crimes including sexual harassment and breaking into other vehicles.
In his last game as the UNLV football head coach, Tony Sanchez and his players were able to beat their in-state rival in UNR 33-30 in overtime. But before being able to celebrate the victory, a fight broke out in the end zone involving players and fans.
The Fremont Cannon will remain red after UNLV beat UNR 33-30 in overtime on Saturday evening. Unfortunately, the victory might be overshadowed by a huge brawl that happened immediately following the game. Rebel Nation crew Ed Graney and Mark Anderson break it all down.
After UNLV beat UNR 33-30 in overtime, a brawl broke out between players and fans.
UNLV football will prepare for its final game of the season, and the last under head coach Tony Sanchez as it was announced that he will be let go after the Nov. 30 matchup against in-state rival, UNR. Rebel Nation crew Cassie Soto and Mark Anderson are in Reno with a game preview.
UNLV might have to send out invitations to its former football players for another Sam Boyd Stadium send-off again next season. The Rebels were expected to move into Allegiant Stadium full time next season, but a dispute with the Raiders might force UNLV’s games against Louisiana Tech on Sept. 5 and Arizona State on Sept. 12 to be played at Sam Boyd.
UNLV athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois announced Monday, Nov. 25 that she has fired football coach Tony Sanchez after five seasons. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV football head coach Tony Sanchez says like any good story, the closing of Sam Boyd Stadium is just another chapter in the Rebels’ book. Sanchez and his team were able to close out Sam Boyd in style, with a 38-35 win over San Jose State.
After 49 years of calling Sam Boyd Stadium home, UNLV football closed out the stadium with a thrilling 38-35 victory over San Jose State. Rebel Nation crew Cassie Soto and Mark Anderson breakdown how the Rebels were able to hold off the Spartans in the final seconds of the game.
Former UNLV quarterbacks Randall Cunningham and Kenny Mayne were in attendance for the final football game at Sam Boyd Stadium. The two reflect on the memories they had at the stadium that has been home to UNLV football for 49 years.
“The Voice of the Rebels”, Dick Calvert reflects on his time working for UNLV as the official announcer for the school over the past 48 years. He also remembers times calling games at Sam Boyd Stadium and what future looks like playing at Allegiant Stadium. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV basketball snapped a three-game losing streak on Monday night with a 72-58 win over Abilene Christian. Runnin’ Rebels junior guard Amauri Hardy led his team in scoring, putting up 25 points against the Wildcats.
Swenson Street has been renamed University Center Drive after a four year effort by UNLV. (Mick Akers/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV junior guard Amauri Hardy’s career-high 27 points were not enough to help lift his team past Kansas State. The Runnin’ Rebels fell 60-56 in overtime to the Wildcats on Saturday evening. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss what went wrong in the final minutes for UNLV.
The Runnin’ Rebels opened up the season under new head coach T.J. Otzelberger with an 86-71 win over Purdue Fort Wayne on Tuesday night. Five players scored in double-digits, with Jonah Antonio and Mbacke Diong leading the pack with 17 points each. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson breakdown the win.
Christopher Prestipino of Las Vegas pleaded not guilty Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, to charges in the slaying of Esmeralda Gonzalez, a 24-year-old model, whose body authorities said was found encased in concrete. (Angus Kelly/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Runnin’ Rebels return to action on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7 pm when the team hosts Purdue Fort Wayne. Rebel Nation crew Cassie Soto and Mark Anderson give their thoughts on the season ahead and discuss the players pre-game rituals.
UNLV football lost to Colorado State 37-17 on Saturday, marking the seventh loss of the season for the Rebels. After last year’s unsuccessful season, UNLV Athletic Director Desiree Reed-Francois said she expected bowl eligibility in Sanchez’ fifth season, but that cannot happen after Saturday’s loss. Rebel Nation crew Cassie Soto and Mark Anderson discuss what could be next for Sanchez should he be fired.
The UNLV School of Medicine took one more step toward full accreditation this week. The school received its provisional accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, the accrediting authority for medical schools throughout the U.S. and Canada.
The Runnin’ Rebels learned a few things from Friday’s exhibition game against West Baptist College and are working to tighten up any loose ends ahead of the home opener on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Former UNLV baseball coach Tim Chambers died Sunday night at the age of 54. The cause of death was not immediately known. Chambers coached the Rebels to a 157-132 record between 2011 and 2015. UNLV won the Mountain West regular-season championship in 2014 and advanced to the NCAA regionals in Corvallis, Oregon. Chambers was named conference Coach of the Year that season.
Five turnovers cost UNLV any chance of beating Fresno State on the road on Friday. The Rebels lost 56-27 against the Bulldogs and are 0-3 in conference play. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss the loss and preview UNLV basketball’s upcoming exhibition game.
For the first time in program history, UNLV football beat an SEC team on the road. The Rebels dominated Vanderbilt in the 34-10 victory on Saturday. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson breakdown how the Rebels were able to snap a four-game losing streak.
UNLV head coach Marvin Menzies describes how his seniors stepped up to the plate to finish their final regular-season home game with a bang. Both Kris Clyburn and Noah Robotham say they could not have asked for a better way to finish their time as UNLV Rebels.