On my front hall table this morning are seven rolled-up newspapers: seven days of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Obviously, I don’t read the latest print edition every day. I’m not a big fan of their news reporting and less of their very-pro-Trump commentary. To put it quite frankly (and as a form of full disclosure), their top gaming reporter Howard Stutz is now Executive Editor of my company CDC Gaming Reports and their popular long-time columnist John L. Smith writes for us as well. Plus, I get emails from the RJ all day long, so I know what their top stories are before the paper arrives at my door every morning.
Why do I get the print edition? Because the package for both online and print was better priced than online alone.
So let’s open each edition and see what we can find worth noting.
Monday, June 24, 2019: In almost every RJ issue, readers will find John Katsilometes’ entertainment column on page 3 and the Las Vegas Sun section (filled with items from The New York Times). The “Kats!” column is helpful, especially if you’re into Strip and concert entertainment. The Sun section can save you money on a NYT subscription. This issue also had a large Station Casino ad that explains the latest promotions at 10 different local casinos.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019: Nothing in this edition caught my eye.
Wednesday, June 26, 2019: The RJ runs a special “Taste” section on Wednesdays, featuring cooking and restaurant news, as well as ads (throughout the paper) for food and beverage specials, including alcohol and wine. If I didn’t subscribe, I would pick up the Wednesday edition for this reason alone.
Thursday, June 27, 2019: There are neighborhood “View” sections in the Review- Journal on Thursdays. I get the Summerlin/Centennial edition (though I live in neither neighborhood), but they also publish a “View” for other areas, including East Valley, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Southwest. Each section includes a calendar of neighborhood events (especially at local libraries) and a crime report. I also noticed considerably more casino advertising in this edition.
Friday, June 28, 2019: This issue is all about entertainment, especially in the pullout “Neon” section. What I like about the “Neon” is finding smaller events and under-hyped quality movies. Friends of mine who follow local bands also praise the “Neon.” It’s certainly worth the price and effort to pick up the Friday edition.
Saturday, June 29, 2019: The Saturday RJ focuses on housing: tips for improving your current home or information if you plan to purchase a new house, with ads to match.
Sunday, June 30, 2019: The Sunday edition of the Review-Journal is what you expect: longer features, commentaries, color comics, an extensive real-estate section, and coupons galore. If you have an hour or so to devote to it, you’ll probably find something of value.
So what’s my resolution for the next six months of my subscription to the Las Vegas Review-Journal? Either check out the print edition more often or call them up and tell them to donate them to a nursing home. But right now, I have six editions heading to the recycling bin.
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