East Paradise

There are an estimated 14,000 homeless people living in Las Vegas and the students and faculty of UNLV have seen the effects of homelessness on campus and throughout the valley. The structure of Greenspun Hall, the newest building on the UNLV campus, has an open design that is inviting to people living on the street. The unique way the structure was built makes it easier for homeless people to enter and reside in the building. The School of Social Work is located in ... Read More

When a child wanders away from their parents or guardian, instant fear and panic begin to set in. For Courtney Holton however, when her daughter wanders off, she tells herself that no matter how scary the situation might be, she must never give up. Since her daughter was 18 months old, Courtney knew that Chase was different. The first warning flags that Chase came when she began repeating entire Elmo videos. When Chase was 22 months, the Holtons got the news that their ... Read More

Students struggling with the troublesome economy may find themselves new clients of the Medicine Cabinet. The company claims to be able to provide the uninsured with brand-name medications for $25 a month. The Medicine Cabinet, 3650 S Eastern Ave, which opened its doors in 2004, has been considered one of the best-kept secrets in the Las Vegas area. The service offers low-income clients access to medications they need, as long as their income qualifies them, their insurance does not cover all of their ... Read More

After years of anticipation, plans for Midtown UNLV are on hold indefinitely due to the economic challenges. Midtown UNLV, a 5-year plan conceived by former UNLV President Carol C. Harter and Michael Saltman, president of the Vista Group, has made recent progress with the completion of Greenspun Hall, the demolition of Frazier Hall, and the relocation of UNLV Police to a new office. However, it is expected that further progress on additional projects such as a place for students and citizens to socialize, ... Read More

I interviewed Brenda Clark, my neighbor. She has lived in Las Vegas for five years and she knows what’s going on. She says she likes Las Vegas for the great weather and because you don’t have to go very far to find a local store or restaurants. I asked her where she would recommend a tourist to visit and she said, “Definitely Red Rock because of the great sights there and you can see wildlife, too.” She said if she could be mayor ... Read More

What my mom likes about the neighborhood is it’s convenient to stores, shops, and her job. What is her most favorite local restaurant? It's Olive Garden because it has the best Italian food. Her favorite place to hang out is shopping areas. Where she would go to be entertained is the strip. Read More

My sister has lived in Las Vegas for three years. I asked her if she considers Las Vegas a good place to live. She answered,” Yes, because you can prosper.” She asked me if I was finished and I said no, and after that I asked her what she liked best about Las Vegas and she told me, “ I like the view, just the view.” I asked her one more question and that what was her favorite local restaurant, and she responded, “I ... Read More

I interviewed my brother, his name is Mahonri. My brother is cool (just to let you know). He also likes Las Vegas. I didn’t just ask him some boring question, I asked specific questions. “What is your favorite restaurant in Las Vegas?’’ I asked. “My favorite restaurant is Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion,” my brother answered. “Do you like the neighborhood ? Why or why not?” I ... Read More

For my 5th grade class at Paradise Elementary School we had to interview a person in our community. I chose my math teacher, Jennifer Deal or Mrs.Deal, because I thought it would be nice to ask her questions to get to know her better. I learned by asking my first question that Mrs.Deal has lived in Las Vegas for eight years. She has been teaching for five years and going to school for four years. She came to Las Vegas to go to ... Read More

I  interviewed my brother, Mouhamadou. Mouhamadou likes to play soccer. He has lived in Las Vegas for four years. Mouhamadou likes living in Las Vegas because the weather is warm. His favorite sports teams are the Lakers and the Cowboys. Mouhamadou’s favorite restaurant is the Chinese Buffet. His favorite place to go for free time is the soccer field. Read More