Every Saturday morning, from 9:30 to 10:15, the Hollywood Recreation Center buzzes with youthful energy as the Tiny Gardeners class unfolds. Geared towards children aged 3 to 4, this program isn’t just about planting seeds; it’s about sowing the seeds of curiosity, resilience, and environmental stewardship. At the helm of this green initiative is Marilyn… Continue reading Sowing the Seeds of Curiosity
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Rooting Communities
The East Las Vegas Seed Share is a grassroots initiative that brings the community together through a simple yet powerful idea: offering free seeds to anyone interested in growing their own plants. Marilyn Herrera the founder of East Las Vegas Seed Share, was inspired to start her seed library after seeing other communities offer free… Continue reading Rooting Communities
Sugar Rushing To ER
From type 2 diabetes to hypertension, from cardiovascular disease to cancer, the laundry list of medical conditions linked directly to our dietary habits is staggering. Yet, the food industry that markets to us is often the culprit behind our declining health. We’ve been led to believe that processed foods are good for us, but in… Continue reading Sugar Rushing To ER
From Pardon To Halls And Schools
In the turbulent post-World War II era, amidst the backdrop of geopolitical shifts and the struggle for statehood in Palestine, Hank Greenspun emerged as a figure of intrigue and controversy. His life, marked by a blend of journalism, clandestine operations, and entanglements with organized crime, reveals a complex tapestry of ambition and moral ambiguity. Greenspun’s… Continue reading From Pardon To Halls And Schools
From Illegal To Double Standards
In recent years, the shifting legal landscape surrounding cannabis across the United States has brought glaring discrepancies to light within local government policies. Notably, these discrepancies revolve around how cannabis use is treated among different groups, particularly elected officials versus ordinary government employees. For government employees seeking job opportunities, stringent drug testing policies are the… Continue reading From Illegal To Double Standards
AI Love For Loneliness
Shakespeare may have said that music is the food of love, but increasingly these days, the language of this very real emotion may be artificial intelligence. The growing phenomenon in the search for companionship is becoming more common, with computerized companions generated completely by artificial intelligence. These bots are sophisticated enough to learn from prior… Continue reading AI Love For Loneliness
The Isolation Dilemma
The American Psychiatric Association’s latest monthly poll found that one in three Americans said they felt lonely at least once a week over the past year. Younger people were more likely to report these feelings than other age groups. The poll suggests that loneliness is a growing issue in the United States, and it’s not… Continue reading The Isolation Dilemma
Risks Behind The Likes
In a recent investigation, The New York Times delved into the world of “kidfluencers” and the parents or guardians who manage their accounts. With one in three preteens aspiring to be influencers, the reality of this career goal poses serious risks to underage girls. Instagram prohibits children under 13 from having their own accounts. However,… Continue reading Risks Behind The Likes
Vegas Youth At Risk
The recent findings of a survey conducted by Silver State Equality, a statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy group in Nevada, have been described as “heartbreaking” by Andre Wade, the State Director of Silver State Equality. The survey aimed to understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ students in Nevada schools and was conducted with the help of… Continue reading Vegas Youth At Risk
Cops Lose $1 Million
The family of Isaiah Williams, a 19-year-old who was fatally shot by Las Vegas police officers in 2022, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD). The lawsuit, which was filed in Federal Court, seeks at least $1 million in damages on the accusation that the officers involved violated… Continue reading Cops Lose $1 Million
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