Articles by Jason Scavone

The Land of a Thousand Thrills
From the E.T. Highway to the massive mines southwest of Elko to the shores of Lake Tahoe and back again, a cohort of Honors College students takes an energizing field trip around the state to see all the weird, wild, and wonderful that Nevada has to offer outside Las Vegas’ borders.

Four Olympics and Still Not Done
Kasia Wasick is chasing Olympic immortality for Poland while helping shape the future of UNLV swimming.

Leading the Rebels in an Expanding Sports Town
Athletics Director Erick Harper is as excited about the Rebels' off-field success as he is about on-field accomplishments.

The Desert Contained in the Barrick Museum
Artist Kim Stringfellow's Mojave Project connects small slices of desert history into a grand narrative. Opening reception March 25.

Silver Screen to Silver State
The Walking Box Ranch is a direct link to the world of 1930s Hollywood glamor and a vital resource for UNLV's students of historic preservation.

Artifacts From the Past: Walking Box Ranch
Take a peek at the treasures and trinkets inside the historic Nevada property.

Keeping Those Hands Dirty
Sometimes, you can only learn by doing. Here are five labs around campus where experience is the best teacher.

Rebels Mak(erspace) It Happen
Lied Library’s Makerspace has let students dive into DIY projects. With more facilities on the way, UNLV is creating a pipeline for students to take their ideas from dorm-room dream to mass-produced products.

The Interview: Vivien Hau
This web specialist made a seamless transition from UNLV student to UNLV employee.