Mikayla Whitmore
Story Archive
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As We See It
In a surreal world with Chewbacca snacking on fro-yo
Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 "I thought how much better this would be if a T. rex were eating an ice cream sundae."
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As We See It
Being thankful for not having to sit on psycho Santa's lap
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 Outtakes from our cover photo shoot with Ryan Pardey.
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As We See It
A jackalope sighting in Tonopah?
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015 "Despite it having mythical origins, all I could think was that Dr. Frankenstein must live in Tonopah."
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Features
The amazing true story of the best candy bucket in Vegas
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015 A reason to trick-or-treat through age 26—courtesy of a total stranger.
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As We See It
A 'Mars Attacks!' cocktail container?
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015 Where's the Chihuahua head?
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As We See It
Christmas in September at Lucky Dragon?
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015 Capturing a special “topping off” ceremony celebrating a milestone on the upcoming hotel-casino's outer structure.
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As We See It
Not your average billboard: A skyscape disrupts the usual array of scantily clad ladies, buffets and DJs
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015 It’s not often that a billboard can catch you off-guard, especially in a city where advertising is always one-upping.
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As We See It
Capturing the animal kingdom at Roos-N-More
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015 Llamas and camels and goats, oh my!
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Art
Tissue paper, glitter and Selena: Welcome to Justin Favela's 'Chop Shop'
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 A corner of the room holds a pile of chicken nuggets, an homage to The Simpsons, a stack of mini lowriders—I can’t help but wonder where the giant Butterfinger BB’s are.
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As We See It
Makeup, mimosas and music: Capturing a Guinness World Record on Drag Queen Day
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 "I never knew stripes and polka dots could look so good."
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As We See It
A beast of a Bloody Mary: Playing garnish Jenga at Brooklyn Bowl’s brunch
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Two friends, a bunch of dishes and wooden sticks. Berries went flying. A chicken drumlet was skewered.
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As We See It
A different look at Grand Canyon scenery
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 “All this nature around, and she’s taking photos of a dumpster.”
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As We See It
Puppy Bowl pooch Keno honored with a City Hall fire hydrant dedication
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015 But did he christen it in front of Mayor Goodman and all the spectators?
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As We See It
Cosmo's Ice Rink brings a taste of winter to center Strip
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014 With ice skating, hot cocoa and "snow" flurries.
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Entertainment
Photos: The people of Life Is Beautiful 2014
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014 Our photographer turned her camera on festival-goers as the sun set over Life Is Beautiful.
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As We See It
A hotel closes, a liquidation sale begins, eeriness ensues
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014 The hotel closed its doors for good over Labor Day Weekend.