Petra Molina Ohlinger

UNLV Scarlet & Gray • October 5 2025

Glimmer and Lust: Behind the Scenes of Las Vegas Showgirls

Sin City. A city heralded as a paradise for uncensored fun and guilty pleasure, conceals the truth for those that work to make this “paradise” a reality.

UNLV Scarlet & Gray • September 16 2024

Sex, Violence and Survival: UNLV student’s murder sparks outcry

Nearly three months after Larissa Garcia’s murder, her friends and colleagues are still calling for justice and drawing attention to the crisis of violence against sex workers.

The Intersection • August 15 2024

Navigating Trauma

This handbook offers trauma recovery insights, resources and guidance regarding the Dec. 6. shooting at UNLV.

Course Work • April 29 2024

The Industry of Sexual Desires

Within our nation's vast system of commerce, a thriving industry pulsates with the primal urges of human desire. It's a realm where fantasies can be bought and sold, seamlessly transitioning sex into just another economic transaction.

Undocu Stories • November 28 2023

From Victim to Visa Holder

Maria, an anonymous UNLV student, shares her undocumented journey and the path that ultimately led her to obtaining a U Nonimmigrant Status, a Visa designed for victims of criminal activity.

Undocu Stories • September 11 2023

Through Deserts and Sand: An Undocumented Story

The graduation story of an undocumented student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. A journey of systematic struggles, discrimination, resilience and empowerment.

UNLV Scarlet & Gray • April 28 2024

STI Stigma: Haters Gonna Hate

Bodies slick with sweat, lips locking in the heat of the moment, fumbling around with someone you have barely known for 25 minutes. These are well-known moments in the social whirl of college life, often hailed as the season for uncensored fun. Yet, this ‘fun’ can also lead to unexpected itching.

UNLV Scarlet & Gray • September 13 2024

Feeling Safe on Campus May No Longer Be Possible for the UNLV Community

The reopening of Frank & Estella Beam Hall (BEH) this semester comes with new security upgrades, but, for many students, it’s a reminder that no amount of cameras or keycard access can erase the deep-seated fear that lingers after the Dec. 6 shooting.