The UNLV Scarlet & Gray Free Press records the history of UNLV, as it happens, through fearless reporting, interactive experiences and fair, informative coverage that entertains and engages the university’s community. Our core values include courage, curiosity, compassion, and character. Our History The UNLV Scarlet & Gray Free Press, formerly the Rebel Yell is the award-winning official student newspaper of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Beginning as the Nevso News in 1954, the first issue under The Rebel Yell masthead was printed on April 25, 1955. In 2006, the Society of Professional Journalists honored The Rebel Yell as Best Non-Daily Student Newspaper of 2005. In 2012, The Rebel Yell was rename The UNLV Scarlet & Gray Free Press.