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February 24-March 2

The Intersection

Education under siege: A first-hand account from a UNLV professor

I could be one of hundreds of professors at UNLV who would lose their jobs. more

The Weekly visits a ghost town: An update on Lake Las Vegas

Lake Las Vegas continues to struggle for survival—is it working? more

The bankrupt Monorail isn’t doing much to help itself these days

Up until now, most of us assumed the folks operating the troubled, bankrupt Las Vegas Monorail were doing their best amid so many challenges. more

Random photo of the week

Submitted by Rigo Cardenas more

For Droog, home is where the Lego buffet is

High-style design with a wink and a smile more

An imagined dialogue between John Ensign and Sharron Angle

A Weekly writer imagines a conversation between Nevada’s Republican senator and the infamous former Tea Party candidate. more

Two universities in disaster mode: UNLV and Tulane

The words “financial exigency” sound oddly officious in the face of some of the worst budget cuts in UNLV’s history. more

Thinking about midday shags, Words With Friends and more

Also, special amenities at LV Air. more

Editor’s note: Facebooking from the very beginning

Weekly editor Sarah Feldberg’s Facebook friend standards have relaxed. Have yours? more

Dream Zone: black goo and a black bear

Black goo was running down the walls of my shower! more

As We See It

Nightlife

Vanguard Lounge: Now serving Drunk Monks and Broken Necks

The hipster hangout entices with its cocktail menu. more

Nightlife news & notes: Deadmau5 at XS, bacon cocktails and more

Also, some details on the new nightlife venues opening at Planet Hollywood. more

Hot Spots: Bob Sinclar at the Bank, a scooter party at Beauty Bar and more

Also, the parade of Glee birthday celebrations continue. more

Free and easy—drinks, not your dance partner

A Weekly writer tells you how to drink on the cheap. more

Leave the Speedos at home! Day club season is almost here

It’s about time to break out your swim trunks! more

Nightlife

Arts & Entertainment

‘event horizon’ is a whimsical look at environmental collapse

Danielle Kelly reviews the latest exhibit from Andreana Donahue more

Chatting with Mike Cooley of Drive-By Truckers

Also, he talks about opening for Lynyrd Skynyrd. more

Las Vegas Little Theatre delivers a perfectly tuned ‘Prelude to a Kiss’

Prelude to a Kiss is actually the story of three kisses more

Revisiting ‘Flashlight’

In a place where everything is temporary, one piece of art has staying power. more

Las Vegas deserves better than to see bands like The Black Keys in ballrooms

Cosmo’s claims notwithstanding, the Chelsea is no “state-of-the-art entertainment venue.” more

Six questions with Pendulum’s Gareth McGrillen

Without Linkin Park, they’d probably hate each other. more

News & Notes: Jesse Fitts goes folk, 12 Volt Sex and (the other) Jack Johnson

What’s metalcore drummer Jesse Fitts doing putting out a folk disc? more

A few Academy Awards WTF moments

Weekly film editor Josh Bell discusses some of the Oscars’ most shocking wins. more

Where to go and what to watch this week

We’ve got the Berenstain Bears, 127 Hours on DVD and Arcade Fire tickets on sale. more

Comic review: ‘Captain Wonder 3D’

It’s remarkable that it’s taken this long for someone to attempt bringing back the 3D comic. more

A&E

Screen

Movie review: ‘Hall Pass’

Jeffrey M. Anderson reviews the Farrelly Brothers’ latest comedy more

Screen

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