In The News: College of Liberal Arts

Las Vegas Review Journal

Howard Hughes Holdings, the parent company of real estate development company Howard Hughes Corp., last week announced plans for a spinoff division, Seaport Entertainment, that will take over entertainment operations of the company. That includes an 80 percent interest in the air rights above Fashion Show mall, where a casino is being planned.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Howard Hughes Holdings, the parent company of real estate development company Howard Hughes Corp., last week announced plans for a spinoff division, Seaport Entertainment, that will take over entertainment operations of the company. That includes an 80 percent interest in the air rights above Fashion Show mall, where a casino is being planned.

CDC Gaming

Howard Hughes Corp.’s reputation in Las Vegas for developing master-planned community Summerlin bolsters its chances of getting a casino developed on the Strip, a UNLV history professor said.

How Stuff Works

Have you ever thought about how you think? Ever tell yourself, "Don't forget the milk," before you leave home? And at the end of the day, when you get home without it, you say to yourself, "How could I have forgotten that?" Then you likely have an internal dialogue going on in your head throughout the day.

Washington Post

The casino gambling industry in the U.S. generates nearly $329 billion a year in economic activity, according to a new study by the industry’s national trade association.

Nevada Independent

In 2004, Bush won Nevada by 2.6 points. No Republican presidential candidate has won the state since.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

UNLV Political Science Professor Dan Lee helps us wade through the ethics of lawmakers voting on bills that they benefit from.

Las Vegas Sun

Nevada Democrats are seeking sanctions against Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Sam Brown for failing to disclose on financial disclosure forms his previous role as executive board chairman for a nonprofit whose national chapter has advocated for some of the most stringent anti-abortion laws across the country.

Desert Companion

Lin ‘Spit’ Newborn and Daniel Shersty were murdered 25 years ago. Their legacies still reverberate through Las Vegas

History Channel

Explore the origins behind witch costume features—the hat, the black dress, prominent nose and green skin.

Desert Companion

Food writer Kim Foster explores these associations and more, as part of UNLV’s University Forum Lecture series in collaboration with the Black Mountain Institute

Las Vegas Review Journal

Want to gauge whether a candidate running for Henderson City Council or mayor will win their race? Just look at how much money they’ve raised.