PinnedShainna AliponE-health of esportsThe mental health of esports players can often go overlooked because it’s a niche industry, but it shouldn’t be.May 25, 2023May 25, 2023
Shainna AliponI still want to talk about Past LivesMovie award season is long gone but Past Lives as an Asian-American film will live rent-free in my head forever.May 2May 2
Shainna AliponHow financially sustainable is Animal Crossing content on Youtube?Youtuber “Koramora” talks about what it’s like making Animal Crossing content and having to diversify.Dec 10, 2023Dec 10, 2023
Shainna AliponKicked off a pedestalA martial arts instructor becomes human in the eyes of a former student.Dec 4, 2023Dec 4, 2023
Shainna AliponTwo girls, one cigarette: Smoking culture in Europe and the U.S.Some people say Europeans smoke more than Americans do, but that may not be true.Apr 24, 2023Apr 24, 2023
Shainna AliponHigh hopes for marijuana policy-making but research goes up in smokeUNLV’s law school greatly influences marijuana policy-making, but on-campus cannabis research cannot be done until laws are defined.Nov 8, 2022Nov 8, 2022
Shainna AliponHumble beginnings lead to big impacts for women in UNLV physicsA game night event and a research opportunity highlights the quiet steps being taken to support women in UNLV physics.Nov 8, 2022Nov 8, 2022
Shainna AliponHow marijuana policy impacts marijuana research at UNLV (draft)Loud music blasts. Laughs and conversation compete with the bass. People wear costumes, drink, and dance. This sounds like a typical…Oct 25, 2022Oct 25, 2022
Shainna AliponSupport for women in UNLV physics (draft)Six women gathered in a random classroom. They all remarked on how excited they were at seeing so many similar women in one place. It may…Oct 25, 2022Oct 25, 2022