Aug 28, 2008
Erick Ramirez, 19, moved to Las Vegas 10 years ago in order to join his family. Currently, he works bussing tables at a local restaurant and has been in the East Paradise neighborhood for the past five years.
Ramirez is concerned about the state’s gas prices as he feels the high cost is “bringing the economy down.”
However, immigration stands on the top of his list nationwide. “It is an issue for a lot of people in the United States,” says Ramirez.
Politically, Ramirez is ... Read More
Aug 28, 2008
Born and raised in Las Vegas, Rosy Hartz, 27, is a mother of one. She has been a director of a youth ministry in the East Paradise neighborhood for eight years.
Hartz, a Democrat, likes Barak Obama.
Today, Hartz’ biggest concern is the economy and the high cost of gas.
“Rising fuel and cost of living forces families to loose their homes,” says Hartz.
If she were to be elected as president she would make a “better living for the lower and middle class.”
If given the ... Read More
Aug 28, 2008
Waleed Al Hassan, 41, is the father of two boys and a business owner in the East Paradise neighborhood. Life in a metropolitan area, warm weather and economic potential brought him to Las Vegas 10 years ago from Iraq where he worked as a dentist.
When it comes to politics Al Hassan is an independent and feels that if McCain is elected as president “the same old vicious cycle” Republicans started will be repeated.
Al Hassan’s thoughts about Obama are not much brighter. “Obama, ... Read More
Aug 28, 2008
Hawaiian native Diane Feliciano, 61, moved to Las Vegas 12 years ago seeking a better and more affordable life. Currently, she works as a property manager of an apartment complex in the East Paradise neighborhood.
Feliciano holds Republican views and does not endorse the Democratic candidate Barak Obama because he “does not have enough experience.”
What she likes about the Republican candidate McCain is exactly the opposite. “He has been around a long time,” sas Feliciano.
She is concerned about Nevada when it comes to ... Read More
Aug 28, 2008
Mike Lee, 52, has lived in Las Vegas for more than 30 years, the last five of which he has spent in the East Paradise neighborhood. Currently, the man who signs his name “Las Vegas Superbum” works as internet marketer.
When it comes to politics Lee considers himself independent and he cares deeply about the future of the country and Las Vegas.
He feels the most important issue in Nevada today is the budget shortfall.
“Without cash, the education system among others is negatively impacted,” ... Read More
Aug 27, 2008
Finally, Thursday arrived and we were getting ready to wrap up the show.
The team left the house once again in separate groups. The media passes pick-up was first on the line for Reid, Charlotte-Anne and I. At the same time Sandra and Ariel were planning to soak up the downtown Denver atmosphere.
Once the passes were in our hands we headed to Willy G's restaurant on 16th Street for lunch, where the rest of the group caught up with us. Souvenir shopping was ... Read More
Aug 27, 2008
On Wednesday morning when we all got ready to go to the Democratic National Convention, we knew our plan was in place; shoot stories, talk to Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani and cover anything that happens along the way.
Of course plans hardly ever work the way we want them to, especially in the dynamic setting of a national convention. And if on the first day here the issue was audio, the issue Wednesday was time. Here is how it all started...
We all took the ... Read More
Aug 27, 2008
Day two arrived a little too soon for us, but we were excited and looked forward to exploring Denver and capturing the city atmosphere, the streets, the people, and the emotions on our video cell phones.
Our goal was to capture more stories about the local residents and their feelings about Denver as a host of one of the most extravagant events this year, the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
The War in Iraq and abortion rights were the main focus of protesters along 16th ... Read More
Aug 27, 2008
Monday, a 6 a.m. wake up call set beginning of a big adventure for four UNLV journalism students; Reid Geary, Ariel Gove, Sandra Hernandez, and me, Denitsa Yotova, also known as the A Team.
We left our living quarters at 8:30 a.m. and took a public bus to Market Street in downtown Denver.
As soon as we reached our destination the four of us marched down to the first of three security checkpoints. Its location was so far out from the Pepsi Center, the ... Read More
