In The News: College of Liberal Arts

City Cast Las Vegas

For over 50 years, Nevada has been the only U.S. state with legalized prostitution — but it’s only allowed in brothels, and even then, only in a few rural counties. A small grassroots effort is underway this summer to expand legal brothels to Douglas and Churchill Counties — but why not Clark County? How did Sin City opt out of this particular “sin”? Today, co-host Dayvid Figler chats with UNLV sociology professor Barb Brents, a leading expert on sexual commerce, about how we got here, and if (and how) Clark County could get brothels, too.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

The man who police say was stabbed in a road rage incident on Monday is telling his story.

Las Vegas Weekly

Southern Paiute artist/activist Fawn Douglas and UNLV associate professor A.B. Wilkinson have made more than a gallery in Nuwu Art. They’ve made a space for women, indigenous folk and people of color to embrace and share their creativity and to be heard and understood. It’s a bridge to link us together.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

Nonpartisan voters now outnumber registered Democrats and Republicans in Nevada, according to data released by the Secretary of State's office.

Kansas Public Radio

People in Kansas can now lose hundreds to thousands of dollars, and possibly more, with just a few taps on their phone.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

Tarkanian's fast and quick coaching style earned the program a new name, "The Runnin' Rebels." His impact went beyond the basketball court.

KNPR News

You’re a young adult in a relationship. Maybe you’re married. Maybe you don’t want to be. But you’re still thinking about buying a house. You each have or want a car. And there are student loans. Then, do you want the thing that often comes next? Kids? Based on current trends, probably not.

 

Nevada Independent

It’s rare to be a moderate in Nevada’s Legislature — and there’s no sign of that changing. In the past seven legislative sessions, just 15 percent of legislators were more likely to vote toward the middle of the ideological spectrum in a given session than toward the farthest left or right, according to a Nevada Independent analysis.

 

Nevada Independent

Many of them reside in the political middle, uninterested in the extremes of partisan politics. Some are ticket splitters. They’ve helped maintain Nevada’s status as a purple state and a national bellwether.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Gov. Joe Lombardo seems to be staying out of the 2024 presidential primary discourse, walking a fine tightrope to appease different voters. When asked during a news conference Friday whether he would support former President Donald Trump — who faces a swath of other GOP challengers in his Oval Office bid — Lombardo said he “will support whoever is successful in the primary.”

Las Vegas Review Journal

Gov. Joe Lombardo seems to be staying out of the 2024 presidential primary discourse, walking a fine tightrope to appease different voters.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Gov. Joe Lombardo seems to be staying out of the 2024 presidential primary discourse, walking a fine tightrope to appease different voters.