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University of Nevada - Las Vegas - Local Atmosphere - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

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Points of Interest
  • Bonnie Springs Old Nevada
  • Fremont Street
  • Hoover Dam
  • Lake Mead
  • Red Rock Canyon
  • The Strip

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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

asmeret

'12

Journalism

4.6
A

Big City Lights

Las Vegas is a city that is known world-wide for its amazing tourist attractions and of course gambling opportunities. UNLV is a school that is centered in the midst of all Las Vegas has to offer. Students here focus on their studies more than most would expect them too. The strongest rivalry ties we have is the university just north of us, UNR. The commercial side to sin city is just as fun as the educational!

Jan 25, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

izzytragedy

'14

Psychology

4.6
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Fun and Excitement

There a loads of fun and exciting activities to do around UNLV. Just right down the street is the Strip that is a very fun way to spend times with friends. There are many sites to see all over. At some of the hotels and casions there are also rollercoaster rides. Not that far also, is Circus Circus that has a bunch of fun games and rides open most of the day. Pretty close to campas as well are malls and shopping centers of all kinds, as well as many different places to eat. The people around are very kind and easygoing.

Jan 09, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

qutiemo

'12

Biology and Biological Sciences

4.6
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UNLV Excitement

Las Vegas is very busy and exciting. University of Nevada, Las Vegas sits near the Las Vegas Strip but still has a neiborhood feel to it. It is very conveniently located near various stores, restaurants, and recreational spots.

Jan 08, 2012

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Facts

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
Did You Know?

Five Fun Facts about Las Vegas:
• Las Vegas is the largest American city founded in the 20th century.
• 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.
• As of the 2004 census estimate, the Las Vegas metropolitan area contains the largest Hawaiian community outside of Hawaii.
• Las Vegas has four Sister Cities: Angeles City (Pampanga, Philippines), An San (South Korea), Huludao (China), and Phuket (Thailand).
• 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.
• 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.

Famous People from Las Vegas:
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

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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