Fall 2007
Illan Kessler, Christmas tree wholesaler
Profile of an alum who took what he learned from working in casinos back to his seasonal family business.
Class of 1964 ... Where Are They Now?
Profiles of four of the first graduates of UNLV.


Summer 2007
Official Bling
The presidential medallion symbolizes the continuity of leadership at UNLV.


Spring 2007
Evolution's Learning Curve
Religious objections, students who think they know the facts, and that troublesome word 'theory' make teaching evolution tough. A trio of researchers is moving beyond the controversy to better understand how students learn complex concepts in science.
Where in the World is Bruce Jones?
You may not know where he is, but he probably knows where you are. Since May, Jones has been chief scientist for geography at the U.S. Geological Survey headquarters in Reston, Va. It's his job to put humans back on the map, showing where we intersect with the land — or sometimes collide.


Fall 2006
A Little Bling With Your Blintz
You'll probably never see Emeril go platinum blonde or Rachael Ray with a half-dozen tattoos. Paula Deen? No bling. Guy Fieri, on the other hand, won his own Food Network show with his blend of California cool and Vegas energy.
Down, But Not Out
Fight night in Las Vegas means hotel rooms are scarce and parties are plentiful. But it wasn't that long ago that boxing was itself a punching bag.

The Questions We're Asking About Your Fitness (from cover package)
• If we know exercise is good for us, why don't we do it?
• What's the best anti-aging treatment?
• Are those sneakers protecting your little ballplayer from injury?


Summer 2006
Red Hot Rhetoric
New institute hopes cooler heads prevail as artists and writers debate today's issues.


Spring 2006
Killer Chops: Ronnie Vannucci, drummer for The Killers
When the backstory of The Killers is told, UNLV almost always gets a mention. Entertainment writers can’t seem to resist the idea that one of today’s most successful new rock bands used to steal onto the drummer’s college campus to rehearse.


Fall 2005
The Weight of History
Law historian David Tanenhaus on how the lessons of the past may shape the future of juvenile justice
More Buzz, Less Stress
Biologist Michelle Elekonich on what bees can teach us about dealing with stress
Wellness Program Targets Stressed-Out Legislators
Every two years, UNLV graduate John Oceguera knew he would pack on the pounds in the first half of the year. That's when the Nevada assemblyman headed north for the biennial legislative session, and his health regimen headed south.


Spring 2005
The Smell of Money
UNLV student makes a mark on the gourmet scene by hawking aromatic truffles to top chefs
Weathering the Storm
It was Sunday, and Sam-Erik Ruttmann wanted to sleep in. It’s one of the few respites he gets as general manager of Dusit Laguna, a lush tropical resort on the Thai island of Phuket. But about 8:30 a.m., a light tremor shook the apartment Ruttmann shares with his wife at the center of the resort.