Team mom: UNLV journalism student thrives by helping train other broadcasters

Vanessa McConnell arrived at the UNLV baseball stadium ready to broadcast the day's game for student-run KUNV 91.5. Before setting up ... [TEAM MOM: UNLV JOURNALISM STUDENT THRIVES BY HELPING TRAIN OTHER BROADCASTERS]( [Vanessa McConnell arrived at the UNLV baseball stadium ready to broadcast the day's game for student-run KUNV 91.5. Before setting up the equipment and testing the microphone levels, she had another, more important responsibility: Making sure her son was comfortable. Her adult son, Shon Darvy, who is disabled, is not only McConnell's companion on game day, but also when she does studio work at the campus station.]( [RESORTS WORLD LAS VEGAS SETS JUNE 24 OPENING ON STRIP]( [Many have seen the progress in construction of the $4.3 billion Resorts World Las Vegas when driving throughout town. The property on the north Las Vegas Strip is over 88 acres, after all, and visible from various parts of the city. That resort now has an opening day: June 24.]( [NEVADA CANNABIS COMPANY EXPECTS GROWTH SURGE FOR ITSELF AND INDUSTRY AS A WHOLE]( [The growth strategy for Deep Roots Harvest, a cannabis company based 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas, has been similar to the growth trajectory of the plants it cultivates. "Slow and steady growth," marketing manager Sam Steinborn said. "That's what we've been building here." That steady growth, though, is about to kick into high gear.]( [EDITORIAL: AS CLIMATE CHANGE TAKES HOLD, THE NEED TO COMBAT GLOBAL WARMING ONLY BUILDS]( [For years, scientists have warned that climate change could cause disruptions in agriculture, rendering vast amounts of croplands unfertile and affecting the food-supply chain. This year in the Southwest, we are seeing the grim accuracy of such predictions and the consequences of ignoring climate change.]( [THE NEVADA ROOM IS SET FOR A SOFT OPENING WITH JAZZ SINGER AMANDA KING]( [Singer Amanda King has always incorporated meaningful musical history into her performances, and this week's show is no different. She'll bring an in-depth exploration of the early career of the legendary Ella Fitzgerald to the stage on April 25, Fitzgerald's birthday.]( WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS: [Undocumented immigrants in Las Vegas urged to shed fears in vaccination push]( [How Nevada's infrastructure report card could benefit the state]( [Where I Stand: UNLV's Reed-Francois plans for success]( [Rounding up Raiders mocks as NFL draft approaches]( [Clear-minded Solomon Thomas to renew career, honor late sister with Raiders]( [Join Our Mailing List]( Greenspun Media Group, 2275 Corporate Circle, Suite 300, Henderson, NV 89074 [SafeUnsubscribe™ {EMAIL}]( [Forward this email]( | [Update Profile]( | [Customer Contact Data Notice]( Sent by gmginfo@gmgvegas.com