April Corbin
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UNLV
A former editor's solution for the issue plaguing 'The Rebel Yell'
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Should a student government organization have authority over UNLV's student newspaper?
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As We See It
Cheaterville’s James McGibney swaps 'revenge porn' for anti-bullying hope
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Is Bullyville a PR stunt or an internet venue for reasonable retribution?
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Weekly Q&A
Weekly Q&A: DREAM Act activist Astrid Silva
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 Her name was never Jessica. Now, Astrid Silva speaks out about the DREAM Act, marriage and her dad.
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Theatre
Weekly Q&A: Sirc Michaels, artistic director for Onyx Theatre & Off-Strip
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 The recent Vegas transplant is out to prove the stage doesn’t have to be stodgy.
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As We See It
MILF: Some see the term as derogatory, but one mother is celebrating it on a new website
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 And the acronym takes on a new meaning with the online venture.
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Features
Welcome to the spouse factory
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011 For 24 hours last week, Las Vegas’ largest export appeared to be married people.
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A&E
Are you ready to be a 'Real World' cast member?
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 Get yourself to O'Aces on Saturday. And try to look 20 to 24.
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As We See It
'What Happens Here' ... wins stuff in New York
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011 Our city's most famous slogan has secured a spot on the Advertising Walk of Fame.
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As We See It
Keep Downtown loud: The debate over entertainment district noise rages
Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 Downtown residents and business owners clash over proposed noise ordinance.
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Military
With Don't Ask, Don't Tell's repeal, gay soldiers come out of the shadows
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 Current and former servicemen and women open up about hiding their sexuality under Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
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Print
Q&A with Christopher Baughman, Metro detective and author
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011 He’s seen more than his fair share of gritty crime scenes and broken lives, some of which he’s documented in his new book, Off The Street.
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Nightlife
Blush nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas to close Sept. 10
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011 A replacement for the four-year-old nightclub has not been announced.
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Nightlife
Is the country's best rumologist from Las Vegas? You get to decide
Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 When it comes to rum, Las Vegas knows—or at least two Las Vegans do.
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As We See It
New York New York's new ads feature epic Vegas scenes
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011 The hotel's new advertising campaign hints that "there's a story everywhere."
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A&E
Michael Jackson’s birthday celebration continues throughout the rest of the year
Monday, Aug. 29, 2011 The iconic performer would have turned 53 today.
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A&E
Help save Downtown hip-hop dance studio Tunay
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011 The combined dance studio/T-shirt printing business puts on a fundraiser this Friday.
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Nightlife
Deciphering Bond, the Cosmo's less-traveled nightlife venue
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011 Is it a club—or is it a bar?
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As We See It
Luvs riffs off our city's tag line in a disturbing diaper commercial
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011 See how the diaper company took "what happens here, stays here" too far.
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Silverton
Just add water: Mermaids feel right at home at MerCon
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011 This is just role-play for "The Little Mermaid" and "Splash" generations.
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A&E
Ignite Vegas offers tech-geeks the chance to inspire others
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011 Filling up the backyard at Beauty Bar is not easy, but one group managed to do it last week without breaking a sweat
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television
Wanted: Trailer park housewives for new Las Vegas-set reality show
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011 You might want to hold on to dat der plastic patio furniture, y’all, because reality television is fixing to get a whole lot worser.
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As We See It
The Cosmopolitan goes mobile with a big, purple truck
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011 Find it in a neighborhood near you for Cosmo giveaways and deals.
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As We See It
Fashion on four wheels: Haute Chix takes its show on the road
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011 First there were sliders. Then there was BBQ. And now...clothes!
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Events
Yappy Hour: Happy hour isn't just for humans anymore
Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011 GTL: gym, tanning, leash?
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As We See It
Charming Charlie is easy too, at least when it comes to accessories
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 Do you want to feel like a Kentucky Derby-attending Southern belle with a big floppy hat? Or do you want the ruffled Bohemian scarf? With most accessories under $25, who’s to say you have to choose?
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As We See It
Lemurs, ecstasy and cash: A handy drug-bust breakdown
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 Ten thousand is a big number. So, how do you put it into perspective?
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Music
Downtown dad: A Weekly writer takes her father to the Bunkhouse
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Have you taken your dad to the Bunkhouse? The
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Police Departments
Someone tell North Las Vegas police that safety sells
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Can the NLV police no longer "guarantee your safety?"
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TV
Las Vegas’ version of Ellis Island gets 15 seconds of fame
Friday, July 8, 2011 ABC's "101 Ways to Leave a Gameshow" turned to lesser-known casinos to test (and scare the crap out of) its contestants.
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As We See It
Combat Con is about bringing the pain, in any century
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 Jedi, zombie killers, metalsmiths, ancient Celts, steampunks, horror makeup artists and knights could probably all fall under the category “cool,” but do they belong at the same convention?
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As We See It
Bring on the zombie apocalypse!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 The group is debating the merits of a CostCo warehouse as a post-zombie apocalypse shelter.
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Music
A former emo kid reconnects with Taking Back Sunday
Monday, June 27, 2011 As a fan walking in to see a band you’ve already seen a few times, you’re bound to have expectations. Entering the House of Blues on Saturday night to see Taking Back Sunday, I definitely had mine.
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As We See It
Social media spills out into real life more than you’d think
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 We are what we tweet
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A&E
'Peanuts' grows up with 'Dog Sees God' at Onyx
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Charlie Brown and his crew never had the chance to grow up. Until now...
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Sports
Spandex and body slams live on with the Future Stars of Wrestling
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Local venue Future Stars of Wrestling is home to the sport in a city dominated by boxing bouts and UFC matches.
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Nightlife
Dead and loving it at Zombie Prom
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 The Weekly's own April Corbin gets in touch with her undead side for Zombie Prom
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As We See It
Area 702 Skatepark wants to come back bigger and safer
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 The all-ages venue closed in February and is currently hoping to open a new location soon.
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As We See It
Know thy neighbor! Thoughts on the 2010 census data
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 The census is over! The people have been counted! We give you a few observations on the new data.
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As We See It
Cheaterville.com: Scarlet letter, version 2.0
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Is a website to call out adulterers anonymously fair?
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As We See It
Weekly web editor turns stage mom
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 The Weekly's April Corbin is slightly obsessed with her child...see why here!
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A&E
Guides: Military appreciation discounts
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Various Vegas properties are remembering the real meaning of Memorial Day this weekend with discounts and events specifically for members of the armed forces.
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Music
System of a Down, sweat and shadow puppets: A few thoughts from the Pearl
Monday, May 23, 2011 A faint stench of sweat lingered in the air before System of a Down took the stage for their sold-out Pearl concert Sunday night.
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Health
Is the Health District chasing smoke by targeting hookah smokers?
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Is hookah hazardous to your health? The question seems simple enough, but it lies at a crossroads of emerging medical opinion, cultures an ocean away, public health officials with millions of taxpayer dollars backing them and local business owners working to live the American Dream.
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As We See It
Thinking about PlayStation gifts, editor-attacking birds and more
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Also, we advise you to check out Rivane Neuenschwander: A Day Like Any Other
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Nightlife
UNLV grads party hearty, now they want jobs
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 As the largest UNLV graduating class celebrates, many are concerned about finding jobs.
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A&E
Jeff Timmons goes shirtless for Chippendales (and I am either sorry or smug)
Monday, May 16, 2011 The former 98 Degrees member delivered what a gorilla juicehead could not.
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Print
The Weekly blacks out ... and writes poems
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 The Weekly staff takes inspiration from Austin Kleon’s Newspaper Blackout.
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A&E
Getting serious about the sandbox
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Dig This offers adults the chance to play in the dirt
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A&E
40 days of Hard Rock labor
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 The city’s two HRCs are making a difference with 40 days of charity