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February 10, 2010 Updated 4 hours, 4 minutes ago

A flier advertises a student walkout at UNLV to protest proposed budget cuts. Organizers are asking students to gather at 10 a.m.

Sam Morris

A flier advertises a student walkout at UNLV to protest proposed budget cuts. Organizers are asking students to gather at 10 a.m.

In throwback to 1960s, students plan walkout today to protest budget cuts

UNLV provost cautions students, faculty

UNLV President David Ashley speaks Saturday during graduation ceremonies at UNLV's satellite campus in Singapore. Ashley conferred 34 bachelor's degrees and seven master's degrees. Some in the university community were uncomfortable with Ashley making the trip.

UNLV President David Ashley speaks Saturday during graduation ceremonies at UNLV's satellite campus in Singapore. Ashley conferred 34 bachelor's degrees and seven master's degrees. Some in the university community were uncomfortable with Ashley making the trip.

By Emily Richmond

Taking a page from earlier generations of Southern Nevada campus activists, UNLV students plan a walkout today to oppose Gov. Jim Gibbons’ proposed budget cuts. They may have to dust off their protest manual.

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