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Fun Local Trivia
  1. Las Vegas is the largest American city founded in the 20th century.
  2. In the 1800s, areas of the Las Vegas Valley contained artesian wells that supported extensive green areas or meadows—meadow is vega in Spanish—hence the name Las Vegas.
  3. As of the 2004 census estimate, the Las Vegas metropolitan area contains the largest Hawaiian community outside of Hawaii.
  4. Las Vegas has four Sister Cities: Angeles City (Pampanga, Philippines), An San (South Korea), Huludao (China), and Phuket (Thailand).
  5. In 1968, Howard Hughes purchased the Desert Inn after being asked to leave by management. Hughes had occupied the entire top floor for 10 days prior to purchase.
  6. CSI began here when alumni Anthony Zuiker came up with the idea for CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, which has expanded to CSI: Miami and CSI: New York. He is now an accomplished screenwriter, creator, and executive producer of the smash hits that have earned him multiple awards, including an Emmy nomination for best dramatic series.
Notable Natives
  • Andre Agassi
  • Greg Anthony
  • Kurt and Kyle Busch
  • Charisma Carpenter
  • Spencer Clark
  • Ricky Davis
  • Guy Fieri
  • Carey Hart
  • Jenna Jameson
  • The Killers
  • Jack Kramer
  • Stephanie Louden
  • Stephanie Romanov
  • Adam Seward
  • Barry Zito
  • Anthony Zuiker
Local Slang
  • The Cage: Where a casino keeps its money; normally, the casino only has one.
  • Chips: Casinos have their own chips in denominations of $1, $5, $25, $100, and up.
  • Comp: Many people use comp as a noun, referring to whatever they were given for free; they also say they were comped, which as it turns out, is also not a real word.
  • Gaming: The politically correct term for gambling
  • High Roller: A person who makes big bets
Points of Interest
  • Bonnie Springs Old Nevada
  • Fremont Street
  • Hoover Dam
  • Lake Mead
  • Red Rock Canyon
  • The Strip

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Though Vegas is famously referred to as Sin City, and rightly so, the city can also be admired for its architectural feats and incredible design. Las Vegas is the only place in the world where you can see an Egyptian pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, and a romantic castle all on one street. Everywhere you look, you can see lights, especially on the Strip; sometimes it’s easy to forget to turn your headlights on because the place is so well-lit. To fully appreciate the breathtaking view, fly into the city at night or visit the top of the Stratosphere Hotel.

Many think that Vegas locals are wild and crazy people who close the nightclubs down and keep the drinks flowing. To the surprise of many, most Las Vegans are not Strip junkies like many out-of-towners seem to think; it’s the tourists who keep the city’s economy strong. With the freeways, all the Strip’s offerings are merely a five- to twenty-five-minute drive away. The downside of living in Las Vegas is that it is a tourist town, and when people are on vacation, many tend to leave their manners at home. Jaywalking is expected, and many tourists are self-centered and rude, which is especially common when you work at the shows or in retail. However, with the city’s occupants changing constantly, there are also many fun and interesting people to meet and new things to learn.

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Local Atmosphere at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

GatorGirlNV

Sociology '14

2.3
C

Distance Ed by Choice

Being an older student working towards double-bachelor, I don't really want to go to the campus unless absolutely necessary because I feel like I stand out like a sore thumb. Saving the school from a lower grade, there are a lot of sporting events. I don't go to them. I am aware of a few cultural activities. I used to go to the ballet there every December, but I believe that has since moved. The area around the school is high in crime (look it up on the Internet - I was a cop here. I don't think it's fair for distance ed students to have to pay more than regular students when distance ed means no classrooms or supplies, and some online professors use videos and syllabus from YEARS back. There is a shopping mall about a mile from campus, but it has a lot of gang problems. A lot of the housing in the are is low income. Locals do offer students discounts sometimes.. i.e. movies, etc. As for area attractions... this is Vegas! What more do I need to say?

May 22, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

chels7378

History '15

3.8
B+

Bring on the Locals

Las Vegas has a lot of attractions since it is a toursist-y city, and the Strip is the main attraction where a lot of things can be done and seen for free. But it's really a city for the 21 and older with all the clubs and shows where partying is the norm. There are other attractions, like Red Rock hiking, Springs Preserve, and museums, but you have to get creative to find them. Locals aren't big fans of the Strip, usually they really only go if someone is visiting from out of town. There are local digs that are really awesome that only a local would know about, so be sure to make friends!

May 13, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

robynrasberry

Journalism '15

4.6
A

No Violence or Gang Activity/So Much Extracurricular Activities~

Not once have I, the two years I have been going to UNLV, witnessed gang activity at all. No robberies have been reported either. The students here are very respectful and kind when you approach them. Overall, based on these facts alone I give the campus a A. Referring to extracurricular involvement, if you are interested in a type of club, you name it UNLV has it. If you don't end up finding a club you are interested in, you can always create your own club too.

May 10, 2012

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Shopping Centers
  • Boulevard Mall
  • Fashion Show Mall
  • Town Square
Major Sports Teams None:
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities San Diego: CA: 5 hours

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

Brenden Theatres and IMAX at the Palms
4321 W. Flamingo Rd.,
Las Vegas
(702) 507-4849

Century Orleans 18
4500 Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas
(702) 889-1220

Rave Motion Pictures Town Square 18
6587 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Las Vegas
(702) 362-7283

UA Showcase 8
3769 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas
(702) 740-4511

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