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TAKING TO THE STREETS Reno rallies behind Black Lives Matter

KENYA BANS THE USE OF PLASTIC BAGS In an effort to help protect the environment, Kenya has banned the use of plastic carrier bags. Manufacturers claim that the ban will cause 80,000 people to lose their jobs, but a court has already rejected an opposition to the ban.

It is estimated that over 24 million bags are used each month. If an individual is found producing, selling, or carrying a plastic bag, they could face up to four years in prison or up to $38,000 in fines. However, officials are saying that for now they will be confiscating bags and issuing warnings to shoppers.

Kenyans have resorted to using newspapers, envelopes, or their bare hands to carry their goods.

Kenya is not the first African country to ban the bags. Eritrea, Rwanda, and Mauritania have also outlawed them.

NATIONAL FOLLOWING AMAZON BUYOUT, PRICES DROP AT WHOLE FOODS Just as the ink dried on Amazon’s deal to buy Whole Foods Market for $13.7 billion, the company is already taking steps to making their products more affordable. The internet company has dropped prices up to 43 percent on some of Whole Foods’s best sellers. Prices were lowered for avocados, bananas, salmon, almond butter, baby kale, and other popular grocery items.

“Price was the largest barrier to Whole Foods’ customers,” said Mark Baum, a senior vice president at the Food Marketing Institute, in an interview with Bloomberg. “Amazon has demonstrated that it is willing to invest to dominate the categories that it decides to compete in. Food retailers of all sizes need to look really hard at their pricing strategies, and maybe find some funding sources to build a war chest.”

As a result of Amazon’s plan to beat other competitors such as Walmart and Costco, these price cuts are not temporary and will increase to over 400 stores across the U.S.

By Madeline Purdue Members of the university and Reno community gathered outside the Joe Crowley Student Union on Sunday Aug. 27, at a protest organized by Black Lives

Matter in response to the appearance of a University of Nevada, Reno, student at a white supremacist rally on the University of Virginia campus.

According to the event’s Facebook page, around 450 people participated

Governor Brian Sandoval announced Monday that a 12-mile extension of USA Parkway is set to open next week. The USA Parkway will connect the I-80 and Highway 50, adding millions of dollars in an economic boost.

“This highway symbolizes the resiliency of the Silver State and its unmatched ability to redefine itself,” Governor Brian Sandoval said at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday.

The extension will be called the “Infinity Highway,” and will save approximately 20 minutes of travel time.

“You don’t have to go through Reno and I-80 to get here if you are employed out here. You can come the back way now,” said Rudy Malfabon, Director of the Nevada Department of Transportation, in an interview with KOLO 8.

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emceed the event. Valdez talked about the importance of the gathering and a need for the university to do more. She suggested creating a task force and a protocol to help document hate crimes.

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Protesters march to Downtown Reno on Sunday, Aug. 27, at a Black Lives Matter protest that began at UNR. The protest remained peaceful in its entirety.

Cvjetanovic resigns UNR job

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in the Black Lives Matter protest, holding signs and attending with their family and friends to show support.

The protest started with speeches from five different speakers and a performance by Ellen Valdez, who

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Identity student-living apartments as they stand on Monday, Aug. 28. The apartments are still under construction, leaving its future residents displaced as the Fall semester starts.

Students live in casinos after move-in delay

By Madeline Purdue Construction on and around campus at the University of Nevada, Reno, is hardly difficult to come by, but one building across from Lawlor Events Center is still under construction — and it’s causing problems for hundreds of students.

Identity student-living apartments were scheduled to open on Thursday, Aug. 24, just in time for the incoming fall semester. Instead, the move-in date has been delayed until weeks after the start of the Fall 2017 semester.

At the earliest, students living on the lower floors will be able to move in on Friday, Sept. 1, and at the latest,

students on the top floor can move in a few weeks later on Friday, Sept. 15.

Tenants were notified of the delay via email three days before they were scheduled to move in, causing hundreds to be displaced before starting school.

“We sincerely apologize for this delay and understand your frustration, especially as this move-in schedule spans the first few weeks of the fall semester,” reads the email sent to Identity tenants. “While we want to move you into the building as soon as possible, our primary concern is

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Peter Cvjetanovic, the University of Nevada, Reno, student who was identified as a protestor at the Unite the Right white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, has resigned from his position at the university.

Multiple university officials have confirmed his resignation to The Nevada Sagebrush.

Cvjetanovic confirmed his resignation to the Reno GazetteJournal.

Cvjetanovic was hired to work for Campus Escort but had not started nor gone through training when he resigned. Students were not comfortable working with him and staff at the Center for Student Engagement, where Campus Escort is located, strongly encouraged him to resign, according to the RGJ. The university community protested after Cvjetanovic’s participation in the protest on the University of Virginia campus made national news

and President Marc Johnson’s crimes at the university and statement was deemed too provide training on how to stop soft. them. He said there will be an ASUN President Noah Teix- open forum with himself and eira said the safety of students President Johnson so the stuis the biggest concern for the dents can express how they feel university. and what they want to change.

“I think the university is goCvjetanovic will still be ing to try to move forward with able to apply for jobs at the trying to make sure that some- university, however, Teixeira thing like this, something like says he will not hire him to be a hate speech, isn’t happening part of ASUN. He also believes on our campus,” said Teixeira. his actions will bar him from “This isn’t an isolated incident, being employed at the Center it just so happened that a for Student Engagement ever spotlight was put on him and again. now he is now shown things “I think that you can’t have are happening on campus and him working [at Campus people are focusing on it.”

Escort] because it literally deThe ASUN Senate is bring- stroys the program,” said Teixing legislation to the table on eira. “Students are supposed Wednesday, Aug. 30, pertain- to be safe getting into vans ing to hate crimes and safety and if you have someone that on campus based on what they perpetuates hate speech, then heard at last week’s meeting, you kind of make the program where more than 50 students unable to achieve what it’s supspoke in front of the senate posed to.” about their feelings. Teixeira expects this legislation to pass. Madeline Purdue can be Teixeira also wants to imple- reached at mpurdue@sagement a way to document hate brush.unr.edu and on Twitter @madelinepurdue.

UNR issues hiring freeze

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The University of Nevada, Reno — Washoe County’s second largest employer behind the Washoe County School District — will undergo a hiring delay as a part of a change in the way it hires on its employees. The delay is projected to last about a month beginning Friday, Sept. 1.

During that time, any open positions on campus, including student positions, can’t be filled until early October.

The delay, also referred to as the “cutover plan,” is being caused as the university shuts

down their current work systems in order to switch over to a new program called Workday.

“What we’re doing is shutting down our existing systems, and as part of that we need to move our data from what we call our Legacy systems that we’ve had for the past 20 years into the new system,” said Tim McFarling, Associate Vice President for Human Resources at the university and Committee Chair for the campus project team of Workday. “When we do that

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The Associated Students of the University of Nevada Senate held a special session on Wednesday, Aug. 23, to address the events of Charlottesville and Peter Cvjetanovic, the UNR student that was photographed attending a white supremacist rally. More than 200 people gathered in the Glick Ballrooms on the third floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union in order to speak and listen as students and members of the community spoke in front of the Senate, which will create legislation based on the suggestions and comments they heard.

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Members of the crowd at the Black Lives Matter protest on Sunday, Aug. 27, raise their fists in solidarity as a speaker talks to the audience. The protest was in response to recent events in Charlottesville which a university student attended.

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think it’s time we face it head on and not ignore it anymore,” said Valdez.

The other speakers spoke about changing institutional racism, the history of civil rights and planning a revolution. They spoke about uniting the community against hate.

“Now is the time for us to come together and work together,” said Netty Stevens, one of the speakers at the protest and a UNR student.

After the speakers finished, Valdez performed an old slave hymn titled “Motherless Child.” She felt it reflected the same struggle and repression minorities face today as they did 200 years ago.

Members of Black Lives Matter then led the crowd down Virginia Street to Downtown Reno. They chanted different cheers as they marched, such as “Love not hate makes America great” and “Say it loud, say

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providing a safe, welcoming environment for all residents.”

Identity is accommodating its renters while they await their apartments to be ready. It is providing each tenant with a room at the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino in Downtown Reno, and $100 a day in Visa gift cards to accommodate for food, transportation and any other hurdles the students may face before moving into their new apartments.

UNR student Sarah Smith said she will be walking to and from school every day until she moves into her apartment on one of the lower floors on Sept. 1. She doesn’t know if the apartments will live up to her expectations.

“I am still excited to move in and I am interested to see how they turn out, but I am definitely nervous,” said Smith. “I am definitely frustrated about not being able to move in. Staying in downtown definitely isn’t my first choice but it’s better than nothing.”

it clear, immigrants are welcome here”.

People stopped on the sidewalks and came out of their motel rooms to watch and film as the protest filed through downtown. Some even joined in as it passed.

The protest ended at Reno City Plaza in front of the “Believe” sign, where three more people spoke to the crowd and others performed.

The protesters were protected by Reno police escorts in cars and on motorcycles and bikes. University police and special security were also present at the first set of speeches in front of the JCSU. The protest was peaceful in nature and there weren’t any counter-protesters at the event.

President of the Associated Students of the University of Nevada Noah Teixeira attended the protest with other members of ASUN to “show that their voice is being heard” by the university and “show support for the movement”.

“I think it’s important for Smith said that Identity was also providing her with a storage space to keep her things and movers to help her when she moves in.

Connor Silveira, a sophomore, is also frustrated about the delay but said he understands why it’s necessary. He said it hasn’t affected him too much.

“I understand that this is a new apartment complex and I would imagine it can be hard to give an exact date of when it will be done being built, so while I am frustrated I have to stay at a casino and do a mile walk every day to get to school, I can’t expect too much from the company,” said Silveira.

Identity’s email to its residents said they will move in students earlier than expected if their apartments become ready before the specified date. The company did not respond to a request for comment from The Nevada Sagebrush.

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students to protest because it shows activism and activism at the end of the day is what gets things done, especially on a college campus,” Teixeira said. “ASUN stands at the point that legally, yes it makes sense that [Cjvetanovic] can’t be kicked out of school, but morally what he did just doesn’t stand with us.”

Both incoming and current students marched alongside UNR alumni and members of Reno’s community. UNR alumna Estie Parica said it was encouraging to see so many students gathered before the beginning of the semester to fight for the cause.

“It’s cool that this is their first experience, and [it] shows them what the Reno community is really about,” said Paricia. “I think equality is important to our community, to our society and our greater goal as a human race.”

UNR received national attention after the student, Peter Cjvetanovic, was identified on social media as a participant in the Unite the

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Right rally that turned violent, killing one person and injuring 19. The university also received a lot of backlash after President Marc Johnson announced the university would not expel or fire Cjvetanovic.

At the Black Lives Matter protest, people in the audience cheered and clapped as speakers called for the university to take a stronger stance against white supremacy and to protect its minority students.

This is not the first public outcry for the university to take a stance. At the weekly ASUN Senate meeting, these thoughts were echoed as students said the university was too neutral in its position and called for a change in policy.

“The Biggest Little City is a progressive one that is marching towards the future and not moving backwards,” reads the event’s Facebook page.

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employees, they will need to do so in the remaining few days before the freeze.

“We just need to have the paperwork to Human Resources

by Sept. 1 so that we can get that into the current system,” McFarling said. “By Sept. 6 there’s going to be a clone of that data that will move to the new system.”

In a statement released by President Marc Johnson, the Workday system will not only be implemented at UNR, but it is an initiative that is NSHE wide.

“The Workday implementation in October will bring significant changes to our Finance and Human Resource processes,” Johnson said.

“Workday is an integrated system that will modernize the way we manage these processes.”

there’s a need to review the data and verify it before it goes into the system to make sure that it’s as accurate as it can be.”

Through the new system, the university staff will gain access to various employment tools both on their computer and mobile devices. Features such as timesheets, travel requisitions and pay stubs will be available on Workday.

“It will greatly streamline our work processes,” McFarling said. “Currently we spend a lot of time with paper copies, carrying paper around campus, shipping it from one office to the other, and this [Workday] will enable us to do those same business functions online and we’ll be able to track where that u transaction is online.”

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Music department hires new Director of Bands

By Karolina Rivas

This fall, the university music department hired Interim Associate Director of Bands and Interim Director of Athletic Bands, Dr. Dennis Hawkins. This change comes after the departure of former marching band director, Dr. William J. Plenk, who accepted the position of director of athletic bands at the University of Memphis.

Dr. Hawkins hails from the University of Minnesota, where he recently earned his doctorate of Musical Arts in Wind Conducting.

In his office on the second floor of the Virginia Street Gym, it is easy to take notice of the vintage photos framed on the wall — a portrait from 1896 portraying the first version of Reno’s marching band and a comeback photo of the band in 1980 after an 11-year hiatus.

“I keep these things on the wall facing me every day all day just to remember it’s bigger than all of us,” said Dr. Hawkins.

Hawkins pursued an interest in

music as early as fifth grade.

“I remember being in the fifthgrade band and I got yelled at because I would write in the fingerings. My director came behind me and erased all my fingerings,” Dr. Hawkins said.

“But I don’t think it was until seventh and eighth grade I really started to make connections and things started to happen.”

Hawkins is originally from Northeast Ohio and studied music at Youngstown State University, Boston University and the University of Minnesota. Throughout his educational career, Dr. Hawkins has created a teaching style that he deems as collaborative.

“I like creating opportunities for students to reach their full potential and for them to realize they are capable of things they may have not even considered,” Dr. Hawkins said.

At the University of Minnesota, Dr. Hawkins assisted a marching band of over 300 students. Although the Wolf Pack Marching Band is smaller, Dr. Hawkins does not find the group size to affect his teaching style.

“Music is music. We have the same 12 notes. The students here are just every bit energetic as they are in Minnesota and just as talented,” Dr. Hawkins said. “Reno is really lucky to have the Wolf Pack Marching Band.”

A change in band directors can be challenging for students, but alto saxophone player Patricia Garcia believes that the band has easily adapted to the process.

“It has definitely been a huge transition for us and we struggled a little, but halfway through band camp we found our way back and a routine that we are used to,” said Garcia.”I feel that we are more confident in what we do on the field and our playing ability.”

If you have ever walked past the intramural fields or attended a sporting event, chances are you’ve heard the energetic group that is the Wolf Pack Marching Band. From their melodic pep tunes to their intricate field shows, Dr. Hawkins takes pride in leading the Pride of the Sierra.

“Serving in this capacity is such an honor. The band has achieved so

Around 40 people spoke at the meeting, addressing a variety of topics such as safety, how the university addressed the situation and things they wanted to see changed. The Senate listened for more than two hours as speakers asked them to take a strong stand against white supremacy, as many felt the university was too placid in their statement and actions.

Some asked the Senate to make sure hate groups such as Identity Europa, which Cvjetanovic is assumed to be a member of, cannot recruit or be a part of the university. Speakers expressed that they felt the university was not safe for minority students because of Cvjetanovic’s presence and other hateful events that have occurred on campus, such as a swastika being drawn in an elevator.

Others said they were more understanding of the university’s position in regards to Cvjetanovic and asked listeners to consider First Amendment rights. There were a number of calls to action for students and university members.

“Let their voices be heard, ours are going to be louder,” said UNR student John Macluso.

Speaker Hannah Jackson read letters from the vice president of the Young Democrats and faculty members at UNR who could not attend the meeting.

“We want you, our students, to know that we are committed to creating a campus where all can learn,” read the letter from UNR faculty. “Our doors are open should you want support.”

More than 450 faculty members have signed the letter.

RESIGNATIONS

CLUB COMMINISSIONER RESIGNS Andrew John Legaspi Cruz resigned from his position as club commissioner, citing health reasons. Members of ASUN gave him their best wishes as he focuses on his health.

REPORTS ASUN TO GIVE OUT 5000 TSHIRTS ASUN President Noah Teixeira announced a new plan aimed at moving forward from the current controversy. ASUN will be providing shirts at Welcome Week events that read “I’m the real Nevada” to show that one person does not define what UNR stands for. He also announced that there will be two speakers brought to campus.

Lauren Cooley will be on campus on Wednesday, Sept. 6., and Shaun King will speak on Monday, Sept.

25. Both events will be free to students.

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Dr. Dennis Hawkins directs students at band practice on Friday, Aug. 25. Hawkins was recently hired as the new Interim Associate Director of Bands and Interim Director of Athletic Bands.

much in recent history. To think that six years ago they were talking about not having a marching band blows my mind,” Dr. Hawkins said. “The group performs at such a high level and it has integrated itself into the community to be such an establish-

ment that I can’t think that the band wouldn’t exist.”

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Protesters gather outside the Reno-Sparks Convention Center on Wednesday, Aug. 23, as President Donald Trump speaks to the American Legion. His speech in Reno was uneventful in comparison to his speech in Phoenix the previous day.

By Jacob Solis President Donald J. Trump gave a short, subdued speech before several thousand members of the American Legion — a non-partisan veterans organization — at the group’s national convention Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.

Trump’s speech, which seemed to rarely veer from the teleprompter if at all, called for national unity and proved to be a stark contrast to defensive, off-the-cuff and sometimes rambling remarks delivered at an Arizona campaign rally just the day before.

Playing to the military crowd, Trump began with a focus on veterans affairs, praising VA Secretary David Shulkin as a “true reformer,” listing various veteran-related accomplishments of the fledgeling Trump administration, and generally praising the work of the American Legion and its members.

“We are here to draw inspiration from you as we seek to renew the bonds of loyalty that bind us together as one people and one nation,” Trump said.

“Those who wear the nation’s uniform come from all different backgrounds and every single walk of life. They are all united by shared values and a shared sense of duty.”

Specifically, the president mentioned two pieces of legislation. First was the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017, also known as the Forever G.I. Bill. The law, among other things, removes the 15-year limit on the education benefits provided by the G.I. bill. It was signed into law by Trump just last week.

Second was the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act, which Trump signed after he finished speaking. The bill aims to streamline the way the VA provides care and care updates to the veterans served by it.

Trump went on to discuss the military more generally, briefly touching on U.S. missile defense, the newly minted U.S. strategy for the ongoing war in Afghanistan, and the war against the Islamic State in Iraq. He would eventually pivot to more general pillars of his policy agenda, including infrastructure and law enforcement, before moving back to national unity to close out the 23-minute-long speech.

“It is time to heal the wounds that divide us and to seek a new unity based on the common values that unite us,” Trump said. “We are one people with one home and one great flag.”

A CONTRAST TO PHOENIX Trump’s Reno visit followed a contentious campaign-style rally in Phoenix, Arizona which took place Tuesday night. In that freewheeling 75-minutelong speech, Trump turned his sights

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PARENTS OF SIGMA NU PLEDGE SUE FRATERNITY FOR SON’S DEATH The parents of Ryan Abele, the Sigma Nu pledge that died in October after falling down a staircase at the fraternity’s house, filed a lawsuit against the Delta Xi chapter on Friday, June 2.

Abele’s family is suing for $10,000 in expenses and damages on the grounds of negligence, violation of alcohol consumption laws and the dangerous condition of the stairway in the fraternity house that Abele fell down.

According to an investigation done by the university, alcohol and marijuana were consumed illegally the night before Abele’s death.

The pledges were woken up around 5:45 a.m. the next morning to clean the house. The lawsuit states Abele was still intoxicated when he fell down the stairs while cleaning. When he was admitted to the hospital at 7 a.m., he had a blood alcohol level of .3, according to a UNR Police report.

Abele’s parents named members of the Sigma Nu fraternity in the lawsuit they believe knew that drinking and hazing were part of the fraternity rituals, and therefore knew the statements in the manual were false.

Members named in the lawsuit held leadership positions, and include Abele’s Big, Eric Medina, and the chapter advisor, Kyle Bryce.

Abele passed away 12 days after he fell down the stairs. The national chapter of Sigma Nu revoked the charter of the Delta Xi chapter in January after UNR banned the fraternity from campus for 15 years in December.

UNR REMOVES RECOGNITION OF SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FOLLOWING ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS The University of Nevada, Reno, announced on Tuesday, June 13, that they are removing the recognition of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity from campus for four years.

According to the press release, the loss of recognition is due to violations of the University Student Code of Conduct and the university’s alcohol policy.

“Violations to our Student Code of Conduct are not taken lightly,” Kim Thomas, University assistant dean of student conduct, said. “Conduct that endangers the health or safety of any member or guest of the University cannot be tolerated.”

The Office of Student Conduct and SAE could not resolve allegations in an informal hearing,

so they moved to a formal hearing in front of the Student Conduct Board on May 22. SAE learned the results of the hearing on May 25, which recommended the four-year loss of recognition.

The fraternity filed an appeal with the Office of the Associate Dean of Students on June 1, but the appeal was denied.

SAE will not be able to recruit students to the fraternity for four years and will no longer be able to have residence at the campus house.

UNR STUDENT IDENTIFIED AS ‘UNITE THE RIGHT’ PROTESTER UNR student Peter Cvjetanovic, 20, was identified as one of the protesters photographed at the Unite the Right protest at the University of Virginia on Friday, Aug. 11.

White supremacist groups gathered on UVA’s campus to protest the removal of Confederate general Robert E. Lee’s statue from the grounds. The protests took a violent turn the following day as counter-protests grew and a car rammed into the crowd, killing one and injuring 19.

Cvjetanovic, who was shouting with other white nationalist group members, was photographed by Getty Images, which provides images to hundreds of news outlets nationwide. His picture was then quickly circulated by those mainstream outlets, putting his face front and center as nationwide interest in the story began to surge through the weekend.

“I came to this march for the message that white European culture has a right to be here just like every other culture,” said Cvjetanovic to Channel 2.

Since Cvjetanovic was called out on social media by the “Yes You’re Racist” Twitter account, there have been calls for him to be expelled from the university, fired from his on-campus job and other threats of violence against him.

On Aug. 14, UNR President Marc Johnson stated at a press conference that the university does not have any legal or constitutional basis on which to expel or fire Cvjetanovic from the university. However, Johnson stated that the university does not agree with Cvjetanovic’s message.

UNR Police Chief Adam Garcia also spoke at the press conference about safety concerns on campus ahead of school resuming for the Fall semester on Monday, Aug. 28.

“We continue to work with not only our local but federal law enforcement partners to ensure the safety of our campus to be extensive,” said Garcia.

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once again on the media, spending 16 minutes walking through a statement he made last week where he condemned racists and racism.

“I hit ’em with neo-Nazi,” Trump said. “I hit ’em with everything. I got the white supremacist, the neo-Nazi. I got ’em all in there. Let’s see. KKK? We have KKK. I got ’em all. So they’re having a hard time. So what did they say, right? ‘It should have been sooner; he’s a racist.’”

However, Trump made no mention of his original statement — which equivocated white supremacists and nonviolent counter-protesters — nor his later insistence that “very fine people” were among the white supremacists marchers. It was a combination of both those statements and the president’s apparent reticence to denounce white supremacism that drew widespread bipartisan condemnation.

In that same speech, Trump also implied that he may yet pardon the Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio — who was convicted of criminal contempt in July after he failed to follow a judicial order to stop racially profiling Latinos while out on patrol — and threatened a full government shutdown this fall if congressional Democrats fail to fund his proposal for a wall along the border between the U.S. and Mexico.

During the 2016 campaign, Trump promised that the wall would be funded entirely by Mexico. That prospect seems increasingly unrealistic as the planning process for the 1,000-mile-long barrier moves forward.

During and after the rally, thousands gathered in downtown Phoenix to protest against the president’s visit. While largely peaceful, parts of the demonstration grew rowdy as the night wore on, and Phoenix police eventually used tear gas to disperse the remaining demonstrators who had allegedly begun throwing bottles at police.

In Reno, just 400 to 500 people lined the streets near the convention center to protest the president’s visit, according to the Reno Police Department. The protests were almost entirely peaceful barring some early-morning shouting matches between the demonstrators and a handful of the president’s supporters.

Navy veteran and Sparks resident Mike Cantos, 51, said he came out to protest Trump’s visit because he believes people must show their op-

position to “this hate stuff in America.”

“I feel that it’s a bit of a mockery,” Cantos said. “I think that a lot of guys that are going to be in there, in the league as a part of the legion that fought in the war to fight exactly what I feel like that Trump is promoting. He won’t take a stand against fascism, he won’t take a stand against hate groups and neonazis that our forefathers sacrificed their lives for, their families for, their mental health for, and now it’s here and he won’t denounce it and I’m strongly against that.”

And though they were greatly outnumbered, there were at least some people outside the Convention Center who supported the president. Among them was Marty Edwards, 50, who said he was proud of Trump and wanted to come out and support the president and his outreach to veterans.

“The veterans administration here in Reno needs help too,” Edwards said.

“There are people dying and waiting.

What did the previous administration do to help that? Nothing.”

In the lead-up to Wednesday’s visit, several Reno officials expressed concern over Trump’s visit to the Biggest Little City. In a statement issued shortly after Trump’s visit was announced, Mayor Hillary Schieve urged the president to “condemn the hateful acts that have taken place in our country recently,” referencing the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Several days later, City Councilwoman Jenny Brekhus went a step further, writing on Facebook that Trump should skip the Reno visit altogether so that the city might avoid the undue strain on resources that accompanies a presidential visit.

In contrast, Nevada’s Republican heavyweights, including Gov. Brian Sandoval, Sen. Dean Heller and Rep. Mark Amodei, all struck a more welcoming tone. Their mood came despite lingering disputes between Trump and the duo of Heller and Sandoval, each of whom played instrumental roles in the defeat of the president’s attempted repeal of Obamacare earlier this year.

Karolina Rivas contributed to this report.

Jacob Solis can be reached at jsolis@ sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @NevadaSagebrush.

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Use the services university tuition pays for

By Emily Fisher College student’s ears have become attuned to this magic word: free. With the cost of tuition, housing, bills and more weighing on the minds and wallets of students across the country, anything free or cheap is something worth knowing about. All students know their tuition pays for classes, but what about the extras? Here are all the services, free or inexpensive, available to all students in their tuition and fees.

CAMPUS ESCORT UNR is a moderately sized campus, and with safety as one of the university’s top priorities, students have access to free transportation around campus after dark. Campus Escort is available to all students from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Thursday through Saturday.

Campus Escort’s office is located on the third floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union within the ASUN Center for Student Engagement, but rides can be requested more easily on their new mobile app: Nevada Campus Escort, by calling (775) 742-6808 or requesting a ride online on their website. All that is needed to ride is a valid student ID. Along with their ride request service, Campus Escort runs a nightly shuttle to popular locations in and around campus including student apartments like The Republic, Highlands and Sterling Summit. There is a Sunday shuttle that picks students up next to the Downunder Café and drives them to multiple shopping centers with a variety of grocery and department stores. Campus Escort also provides shuttles to and from the airport during school holidays.

Another extremely helpful service for those students with cars: Campus Escort will help jump dead batteries for free!

Next door to the health center is a full-service pharmacy that fills prescriptions from the Student Health Center as well as other local medical providers for a reduced cost. It is recommended that students have supplemental medical insurance to access this and other services with minimal charges.

FITNESS CENTER A membership to the university’s new state of the art Fitness Center, complete with an indoor track, stadium stairs and basketball courts is included in tuition fees for all undergraduate students. The E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center is located right across from the Joe and is open from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Included in the membership is a multitude of free drop in classes like Reformer Pilates, CrossFit, Barre, Zumba, Self Defense and more. Registration for drop-in classes is online 24-hours in advance. There is also a five-week beginner’s fitness course called Cubs Corps, designed to get students up to speed with fundamental functional movements and strength and conditioning exercises.

There is a $50 fee, but it is refunded if the five-week program is completed with no more than three absences. Talk about motivation!

CAREER STUDIO Also included in the cost of tuition is free career services and counseling offered by the Career Studio. The career center helps advise students in choosing a major, finding jobs and internships, and deciding to go to graduate school.

The studio is located on the second floor of the Pennington Student Achievement Center in room 208 with drop-in appointments available from Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The studio also provides free help with creating resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and even mock interviews. Students can also access money management counseling in the career studio.

HEALTH CENTER The Student Health Center, located in the Nell J. Redfield Building in the northern part of campus, offers a wide variety of healthcare services to students for free or for a minimal charge. Some services include primary care visits, free STD testing, sports medicine services and immunizations. Most services can be accessed with a same-day appointment made by calling the health center at (775) 784-6598. Other services such as the psychiatric and counseling services require an advance appointment.

@ONE For all things tech, the @One located on the bottom floor of the MathewsonIGT Knowledge Center is the place to go.

Not only are there more than 100 PCs and Macs with all the latest software downloaded, the @One provides specialty printing services and equipment rental to all students. Ever dreamed of

owning a DSLR or GoPro? Rent one at the @One along with a variety of accessories such as lenses, lighting, and audio equipment. The @One is also home to multimedia rooms students can reserve to work on special group projects. Some rooms include a 4K room for high-tech productions software, a P3 room to practice presentations, and even a video conference call room. Along with these various services, the tech experts at the information desk in the @One can help with general software questions and more. Students can also rent movies, headphones, music CDs and storage devices at the Multimedia center at the back of the @One.

PACK PROVISIONS Pack Provisions, formerly known as the ASUN Food Pantry, is a free service for all students that provides access to perishable and non-perishable foods, meals on campus, school supplies, hygiene items and more. Located in the Center for Student Engagement on the third floor of the Joe, all that students need to do to access these services is bring their Wolf Card and fill out a short informational form. The Center for Student Engagement is open during Fall and Spring semesters Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Along with providing students with daily necessities, Pack Provisions puts on special events like Mobile Monday, a free farmer’s market style event that brings free fresh produce to students on campus. The first Mobile Monday is on September 11, 2017, at Hilliard Plaza, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

TUTORING CENTER It’s no secret college classes can be difficult. The university knows this too, and included in every student’s tuition fees are valuable tutoring services and academic help every student should take advantage of. From one-on-one tutoring appointments to group sessions with a PASS leader that sits through each class with you, there is an abundance of options to help through every class! The tutoring center, located on the third floor of the Pennington Student Achievement Center, also puts on review sessions and walk-in labs. The center is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There are individualized tutoring sessions for more difficult subjects in the math center located next door to the tutoring center and the writing center. The math center offers a complete computer lab with up-to-date mathematics and statistics programming, and even graphing calculators available for students to rent on a semester basis. The writing center assists students in all things writing. From creating outlines, fixing first drafts, and mastering different writing styles.

The university also offers a Chemistry Tutoring Center located in the Chemistry Building (CB), Room 316A. No appointments are necessary to use this free tutoring service, and students can work with graduate teaching assistants who help teach the CHEM courses. The Chem center is open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays.

All of these services are paid by every student’s tuition, so make sure to get your money’s worth and use them.

Emily Fisher can be reached at efisher@ sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @ NevadaSagebrush.

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Discourse with white supremacists: don’t respond to hatred with hatred

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n the night of Friday, August 11, a large group of white nationalists marched through the campus of the University of Virginia for a so-called “Unite the Right” rally. Wielding tiki torches and chanting racist slogans, the crowd would herald the start to a weekend of violence that shook — and continues to shake — the American political landscape to its core.

Among the marchers that night was a familiar face to some here at the University of Nevada, Reno. UNR student Peter Cvjetanovic, 20, was photographed by Getty Images, a service that provides images to hundreds of news organizations nationwide. In the next few hours, the photo was widely circulated as outlets across the country hurried to report on the increasing tensions in Virginia.

It would take less than 24 hours for Cvjetanovic to be identified online by the Twitter user “Yes, You’re Racist.”

What would follow is nothing less than an online witch hunt, and the ease by which some people in this very community adopted a mob mentality to threaten and harass Cvetanovic — despite his heinous views — is concerning in the least.

His message was one of hate and

should absolutely be met with condemnation. The ideology of groups participating in white supremacist rallies around the country are founded in racism and it has no place in the modern world. However, hate should not beget hate. The response on social media to Cvjetanovic’s enthusiastic presence at a white supremacist rally was fueled by hatred. Nobody, especially those who already claim to be victimized by whatever it is they are victims of, will ever learn or change from such abrasive and uncompromising rhetoric.

Cvjetanovic’s views and the views of other white supremacists, white nationalists and neo-Nazis who may be on our campus should not be accepted or shared, but they should be understood. Those of our peers who identify with these groups are confused no doubt, but it’s not against the law to be confused. White supremacists are allowed to speak out for what they believe in. They should not be kicked out of school or alienated by their peers. Alienation will only lead to further alienation and uncivil, ineffective discourse.

Simply saying that Nazis are bad doesn’t make it so to someone already deeply couched in Nazism and other white supremacist ideologies,

LETTER TO THE EDITOR An Endorsement of the Value of Diversity, Dialogue, and Free Speech One of the things that attracted me to the University of Nevada, Reno was its stated support for civil dialogue and openness with regard to first amendment and free speech issues, and its recognition of the value of diversity – including the diversity of ideas and viewpoints. In many ways, tolerant free expression and diversity go hand-in-hand.

A message sent to students of the university on August 13, 2017 from President Marc A. Johnson, following the tragic and violent events in Charlottesville, Virginia, has reconfirmed that “the learning environment [at the University of Nevada, Reno] respects the right to freely express views and debate openly in civil discourse”. President Johnson also stated, among other points, that “[i]f we are to come to greater understanding of each other, it will be through open, honest, non-violent discussion and exploration of all ideas”.

As a part of my personal orientation as an incoming freshman at the university, I reviewed a wide range of materials, including some published last semester in and by The Nevada Sagebrush. During my review, I discovered two items from the Sagebrush that are directly relevant to the issues of free speech and diversity.

In a blog piece from April 25, 2017, there is an interesting report on a campus forum discussion by experts on the first amendment and the freedom of expression. Two of the panel experts “stressed the importance” for people to read and watch [and certainly listen to] “a wide variety of news sources, even sources that may go against any personal bias”. That advice speaks directly to the need for open inquiry and critical thinking. I know that I find it informative—and many times enlightening – to read and hear opinions and ideas (even those that might be deemed offensive or controversial) that differ from my own, especially when they are presented in a thoughtful, non-confrontational, and respectful way.

The second connected Nevada Sagebrush piece I found was an April 2017 report of a survey showing that “Nevada students and faculty value diversity and want to see more of it on campus”. That report also included a request for the opinions of readers on the importance of diversity.

On that subject, it seems that a lack of diversity may foster misunderstandings, disrespect, intolerance, and (possibly) antagonism. My view is that diversity can be a solution as it enables and encourages the sharing of different cultures and backgrounds, which promotes a fuller understanding of “others”, and the expression of differing opinions and points of view.

Such sharing and discourse is healthy, and it helps to encourage tolerance and to get people informed and lifted out of their silos.

Similarly, less free speech and less open discussion – and/or the use of buzzwords, “shouting”, and “onesided messaging” -- does not result in an educated, thoughtful, illuminated student body or populace. On the many issues where there are varying opinions and views, the lack of real and rational dialogue promotes “sameness of thought” and polarization. Real world problems require openness, genuine communication, and the engagement of those with varying ideas and views. Stifling the expression of “others” is both counter-productive and contrary to the American concept of free speech and debate.

Seth J. Bell Freshman, Political Science Major

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A gathering in Pittsburgh, Penn. to protest white supremacy and racism in the aftermath of clashes in Charlottesville, Vir. After white nationalists protested and counter protesters responded, rallies turned violent. Three people lost their lives.

especially when the only community embracing these individuals are groups like the KKK or neo-Nazis. To shame these people in the way that they were shamed post-Charlottesville will likely only serve to drive them deeper into the only communities that still accept them, which is to say communities of hate.

In the same way, saying “f— Nazis” or threatening those identified at the march with death doesn’t help either, however cathartic or just it may seem

to be. Violence begets violence, and the fighting we see in Berkeley cannot be the way forward if the people of this country are to move forward.

However, this is not to say that the conversation will be an easy one, nor is it a simple proposition to get a white supremacist to “change their mind.”

Indeed the avowed white supremacist and alt-righter Richard Spencer maintains that he is not racist.

Their logic is twisted and their rhetorical strategies are often brutal and

underhanded. Arguing, even in the pursuit of ideological change, will be a tedious and bruising affair. But even so, we should all try. If we don’t, the tenets of white supremacism and white nationalism will not only persist, but harden to a point of no return.

This country can’t afford that.

The editorial board can be reached at jsolis@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @NevadaSagebrush.

Advice for incoming students from a UNR veteran

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his week, I’m starting my fifth year of college. Some would say this makes me wise in the ways of university life – a saucy veteran student if you will. Others (my parents) wonder what’s taking so long. Why am I still lingering in the back of classrooms and the front of free hot dog lines in front of the Joe while my hairline fades and Ryan I inch closer Suppe to the day I’m kicked off my parents’ insurance? Maybe I just like to take my time or maybe I forget to do my homework too many times. Maybe I’m just a natural lingerer.

Whatever the reason for my still being here, I find myself in a position of elderly wisdom. I’ve been around the block. As I dive gracefully and geriatricly into the 17th grade, advanced in age and experience, I feel an obligation to pass on what I have learned during my time at the University of Nevada to the younger students. I feel a bit like Matthew McConaughey a.k.a. Wooderson in Dazed and Confused. I won’t buy you beer, but I occasionally have a dirty ‘stache and can linger with fire and fury the world has never seen.

For those who are starting their first year or even those who embark on one last go round before graduation, I hope I can advise you

on ways to make your experience a little better at school and out in our eccentric community. Take a break from your mobile smart phone machines (unless you’re reading this on our user-friendly mobile site nevadasagebrush.com) and your fidget spinners and you might learn something.

School A disclaimer from the start: you’ve been to your first few classes already, and - to your surprise, I’m sure - the first thing you did was ice-breakers. If at this point, you decide that college probably isn’t worth the time and money, I respect that decision. However, if you decide to stick it out, I promise the ice-breakers will only happen twice a year, and the 15 weeks of the semester after the initial get-toknow-each-other week will be better. Unfortunately, the ice-breakers don’t go away when you’re a senior, so suck it up. Seven more to go (or more if you happen to be a fellow lingerer).

Getting an education is the reason you’re here. Getting an education doesn’t only mean passing your classes, it means getting smarter. A college degree won’t set you apart anymore because thankfully we live in a country that values accessible and affordable higher education. A lot of people our age are getting the same degrees as we are. However, applying yourself meaningfully will set you apart.

Whether you know your major and have a goal after graduation or not, any class can be worth the time and energy you put into it.

Skip the online class discussions

if you want because they’re lame, but make the sickest hovercraft in your engineering class, and write English papers that you enjoy.

High school might have drilled into you that boring papers get A’s, and usually they do. But nobody likes boring papers! Those websites with every biology quiz question ever asked are pretty convenient, but only seek “outside help” when absolutely necessary. The work will get tedious, especially for math and science majors, but remember why you’re here. Get smarter.

Also, please pay attention in your Core Humanities classes. A single hour class session could change your mind about being a white supremacist.

Finances Most students need to work these days either because they pay their own way through school or need extra money to fund diverse lifestyles. Some want to work just to stay busy. If money is the main motivation for employment jobs in the service industry are ideal. I have long envied my friends with wads of cash from tips filling their pockets and purses. Waiter/ waitress and bartending jobs seem to be plentiful in the area. Check Craigslist.

If you want a job for reasons other than money like to avoid your cat or pad your resume, campus jobs are the way to go. They don’t pay much but they’re flexible with your school schedule and there’s a chance you never have to leave the campus area.

When it comes to funding your life outside of school, take advan-

tage of the absurdly affordable city you live in. Housing prices may be going up and snooty restaurants may be taking over Midtown with their $12 grilled cheeses and $6 Miller High Lifes, but Reno is still the cheapest place to live west of the Mississippi. If you possess acceptable legal identification (legitimate or illegitimate), hang out at the casinos. The food is cheap, the beer is cheap and the people watching has no equal.

Social life Classic how-to guides for college freshmen (which this will surely be upon publication) hype up the social aspects of university life.

You’ll meet lifelong friends, stories you’ll tell your children, sexual encounters are plentiful and memorable, etc. Some of these things are true for some people while they aren’t for many others. Don’t feel pressured to live up to the hype.

Don’t force it. Join clubs that seem interesting, join Greek life if you’re into that and get a job at Bibo if you consider yourself in the upper echelon of high-brow hipsters. Or, do anything else that will make you happy. There’s no right way to be social. In summary, get good grades, enjoy your new freedom, go out if you feel like, eat, check out the Gold Dust West for breakfast, don’t be a Nazi and listen to the new Fleet Foxes album, and all of your wildest college dreams will come true.

Ryan Suppe studies philosophy. He can be reached at rsuppe@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @ salsuppe

A Collective Letter to Students from UNR Faculty

TO OUR STUDENTS:

We unequivocally reject white supremacy and racism.

The racist violence in Charlottesville requires that we reaffirm our commitment to equality, justice, and democracy in society, on campus, and in our classrooms. No matter the name or label, white supremacist, anti-Semitic, and racist thought and action are antithetical to our values. We will uphold the University’s mission, which states that UNR “recognizes and embraces the critical importance of diversity” and “is committed to a culture of excellence, inclusion, and accessibility.”

We recognize that racism is endemic to our society and institutions, and we pledge to understand and combat it, including through our collective scholarship, teaching, and service.

We want you, our students, to know that we are committed to creating a campus where all can learn. Our doors are open should you want support.

Five hundred UNR faculty members signed this letter. The full list of signatories can be found at unrfacultyagainstra-

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A&E's guide to fall 2017 in Reno

By Joey Thyne

The beer crawls happen every fourth Saturday of each month. There is a $5 fee to participate, and each sample costs $1 at the participating bars throughout downtown. It takes place 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Listen, I don’t need an excuse to drink in the middle of the day.

But, in order to get judgy family members off your back and seem cultured, join a Reno wine walk or beer crawl.

As Reno evolves and expands, so does its culture.

Unfortunately, summer is over. Gone are the late nights, lazy afternoons and bad tan lines. Fortunately, Reno is lovely in the autumn. I’m always down for sweater weather and stepping on some especially crunchy leaves. Furthermore, we have plenty of awesome artistic and entertaining events ahead of us. If school ever feels claustrophobic or stressful, check out some of these attractions to take your mind off of things.

RENO BITES RESTAURANT WEEK Prepare your tastebuds. Chefs throughout Reno are bringing their favorite dishes from around the world made with love. From Oct. 9-15, the biggest little city becomes a paradise for foodies.

CONCERTS FLEET FOXES

ZOMBIE CRAWL

Robin Pecknold and his band of folksy freaks will take the stage at the Grand Sierra Resort on Sept. 18. Their album “Crack-Up” came out earlier this summer and it’s a masterpiece. Hearing those haunting harmonies and lush string arrangements live will be a religious experience, I promise. Tickets cost $36. Natalie Prass opens.

Whether your costume is sexy or spooky, the Zombie Crawl invites all Halloween enthusiasts. $5 gets you a commemorative cup, entry to one of the largest crawls in the world and a map to the 50 participating bars.

GRAND SIERRA BEER & CHILI FESTIVAL

MODEST MOUSE

Sign me up. For only $50, you can eat as much chili and drink as much beer as you want over the weekend of Oct 21-22. If this is the way I die, I think I would be okay with that.

Modest Mouse comes to GSR just two nights after Fleet Foxes. These indie trailblazers have maintained their relevance for over two decades, and their setlist will surely be packed with hits. New York’s Mass Gothic is opening for them. Tickets are going for $30.

ART AND OTHER EVENTS GREAT BALLOON RACES

BUD AND BREW MUSIC FESTIVAL

Not sure if you have heard, but reefer is legal in Nevada. In order to celebrate this, the Bud and Brew Music festival is offering some chill tunes and dank local beer on Sept. 23 at Wingfield Park. Tickets cost between $30 and $99. Headliners include Pato Banton & the Now Generation and Tribal Theory, as well as many others. Vibes are confirmed to be wavy.

WEEZER

From “The Blue Album” to their most recent effort, “The White Album,” Weezer has mastered all of the colors. They have also been the most rocking dudes on the planet. With their new songs “Feels Like Summer” and “Mexican Fender” it seems like they are cooking up something good. They perform at the GSR on Oct. 5. Reno natives Bluff Caller will open for them. Tickets cost $45-$55.

THE SHINS

If James Mercer’s voice doesn’t melt your heart you are not human. The Shins are stopping by Reno to serenade the biggest little city with their indie pop wonder. They perform at the GSR on Oct. 7. Day Wave opens for them. Tickets cost $25-$60.

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Hot air balloons soar at the Great Reno Balloon Races. This year's Great Reno Balloon Races take place Sept. 8-10.

RL GRIME

LOUIS THE CHILD

Come stand in awe of hot air balloons and try to figure out how the heck they work. Over 100 balloons are in attendance at the Great Reno Balloon Races Sept. 8-10. Crowds of 100,000 people come to witness this beautiful site. Don’t miss out. As it is free and takes place at Rancho San Rafael Park, just walking distance from campus, you have no reason not to go.

COLOR ME RAD

Don’t lie, you listened to that nasty “Love Sosa” remix in high school. Reno doesn’t get many EDM shows, so for any diehard ravers this is a can’t miss.

The show falls on Oct. 22, taking place at the Reno Events Center so you know it’s a big deal. Tickets cost $28-$85.

EDM duo Louis the Child performed at Biggest Little Festival last year, and they killed it — probably the best ones there. Now they’re back, with a larger following and more drops to unleash on us. They play at Cargo on Dec. 7, right before finals, so you can lose your mind one last time. Tickets cost $20-$25.

Why go out of your way to see works of art when you yourself can become a work of art? Get some exercise while immersing yourself in the culture at Color Me Rad. As you run, you will be doused in colorful powder. Right on campus, Color Me Rad takes place on Sept. 30. It costs $15.

Your favorite jangle rock darlings Real Estate come to town on Oct 28. Their album “In Mind” is one of my favorites for the year, and its lead single “Darling” is a banger. Right around Halloween, this show is sure to be ghoulish. So stop by in between trick-or-treating for something truly sweet. Tickets cost only $14.50.

Lucy Dacus accompanies them at Jub Jub’s.

WINE WALK/BEER CRAWL

From Oct. 13-15, 28 artists from a multitude of cultural and artistic backgrounds will participate in the Reno Mural Expo. Other Events include lectures, workshops, theatre and music.

REAL ESTATE

FOOD/DRINK

Once a month Reno hosts both a wine walk and a beer crawl. The wine walks happen every third Saturday of each month. There is a $20 fee in order to sample wine at participating locations throughout the Riverwalk district. It takes place 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

RENO MURAL EXPO

Joey Thyne can be reached at jthyne@sagebrush. unr.edu or on Twitter @joey_thyne.

oSummer in Reviewi “Melodrama” - Lorde

“SATURATION” BROCKHAMPTON

Genre: Pop While most pop music has 30 somethings pandering to emotional teenagers, Lorde maintains a unique point of view. At 20 years old, the confusing, sensational passion of adolescence still lingers in her heart. However, despite her age, she hones the wisdom, subtlety and songwriting expertise of a seasoned veteran. Righteous anthems like “Green Light” and “Perfect Places” empower masses, while ballads like “Liability” and “Hard Feelings” break hearts. “Melodrama” is the “Hounds of Love” of our generation.

Genre:Experimental Hip-Hop They say Rome wasn’t built in a day. Well, “SATURATION” by BROCKHAMPTON was recorded in three weeks, and that’s pretty cool if you ask me. So many forces are at war on this album: gritty trap bangers vs. emo suburban angst vs. industrial acid house vs. a deranged ideology of a boy band. Somehow it all makes sense.

Indie rap sweetheart Kevin Abstract leads this collective of roughly 15 misfits. His direct vision survives the mayhem. While Tyler, the Creator dips his toes into sexual ambiguity, Kevin loudly and proudly expresses his homosexuality. “Heath Ledger with some dreads/I just gave my n---a head,” he announces on “STAR.” If “SATURATION” indicates the bizarre and eclectic direction the world is heading, I’m on board.

“It Comes at Night”

“The Big Sick”

Genre: Psychological Horror “It Comes at Night” shows Joel Edgerton fighting for his family’s survival in a post-apocalyptic landscape which never gets succinctly defined.

Why do they need to burn the bodies? What comes at night? I digress.

The film undoubtedly polarized audiences. Perhaps we can blame the studio advertising it as a straight-up horror movie when really it is more of an art film. With no concrete answers and many loose ends left untied, it exists in an ambiguous delirium.

Juxtaposing between dreams and reality leaves the viewer dazed and questioning reality. The use of minimalistic light through of lanterns is truly chilling. It’s the type of movie that scares much more after leaving the theatre, rotting in your brain for weeks to come. At its core, “It Comes at Night” is about paranoia, trust and truth.

Genre: Comedy This rom-com/dramedy is based on the true story of how Kumail Nanjiani (of “Silicon Valley” fame) met his wife. Nanjiani provides a too-rare insight of a Pakistani man trying to adapt in America while remaining close to his traditional family. Cultures clash as he falls in love with a white woman. Things grow even more problematic when she goes into a coma. A quintessential Apatow flick, it undercuts solemn situations with hilarious dialogue and runs about forty minutes too long. Still, the amount of heart poured into it is irresistible. The main actors, including Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter and Ray Romano, as well as the cheeky supporting roles of Adeel Akhtar, Bo Burnham and Aidy Bryant are all fantastic.

“Flower Boy” - Tyler the Creator

Genre: Rap Is Tyler coming out as gay? Is he just trolling the world? How could it possibly matter with jams this smooth?! Regardless of his sexuality and all of the hype surrounding it, Tyler finally sounds comfortable in his own skin. Before this album, I never paid much attention to Tyler’s music. I thought of him as a personality who relied on shock value. On “Flower Boy,” he bares his soul, perfecting the sound he has been searching for on his three previous studio albums.

The term “accessible” seems to have a negative connotation, but the album really enamors quickly. Tyler finally relaxes and so does the listener. With help from R&B masterminds Frank Ocean and Steve Lacy and lots of breezy chords, the melodic music mesmerizes.

“Crack-Up” - Fleet Foxes

Genre: Indie Folk Fleet Foxes stood out in the folk renaissance through innovative melodies, chord progressions, and production techniques.

They returned after a six-year hiatus with the epically sprawling “Third of May / Odaigahara” clocking in at nearly nine minutes.

Fleet Foxes aren’t trying to impress anyone; the record has no flash. “Crack-Up” boasts their strangest and densest material to date.

Whether the bombast of “Fleet Foxes” or the cryptic hush of “Kept Woman” it’s nearly impossible to not be affected by the music. It may not be a typical summer album, but it is quite possibly the best album summer 2017 had to offer. Plus, the band will perform at the Grand Sierra Resort in September. I’m not missing it, neither should you.

“CTRL” - SZA

Genre: R&B Hands down the baby making album of the year. True fans of baby making jamz have been feening since Frank Ocean’s “Blonde.” SZA had already garnered acclaim through a plethora of features on her TDE cohorts’ music. On her official solo debut, her voice hypnotizes over wistfully woozy production. SZA digs into the frustrating nuances of what makes being in love so exquisite and so grotesque. This album will make you feel all of the feelings. My only criticism is that I find it difficult to believe that SZA has experienced unrequited love.

Anyone who has seen her or heard her would be head over heals.

“Baby Driver”

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Genre: Action “Baby Driver” is Edgar Wright’s love letter to music. Not only does it have the best soundtrack of the year, the entire movie is built around the songs. The chase scenes are orchestrated to sync up to every beat. If this doesn’t win the Oscar for best editing, I might just jump off of the Knowledge Center. Past the music, “Baby Driver” has a riveting story and vibrant characters. Ansel Elgort moves past YA heartthrob into damaged heist-getaway driver.

As the acts of the movie progress so do the villains: first Kevin Spacey, then Jamie Foxx, then Jon Hamm, each more brilliantly sinister than the previous. Any shortcomings this movie may have are compensated by its pure-adrenaline entertainment.

Genre: Crime Drama Kathryn Bigelow moved on from her previous focus on the war in the middle east to something lighter: police brutality. Sadly, the 1960s setting and its racial injustice are still relevant today. It took a little while to introduce the entire ensemble cast, but even this exposition captivates. Amidst all of the expansive chaos of the 12th Street Riot, Bigelow focused on the Algiers Motel incident, in which three young African Americans were shot in cold blood by police officers, while several others were beaten and tortured. Will Poulter nails the villain role of a racist white cop. He has one of those stupid faces you just want to punch. Other performances worth mentioning include John Boyega, Jason Mitchell and Anthony Mackie.

Warning: this film is not for the faint of heart. The violence is graphic and visceral.

Genre: Fantasy This is the best movie I never want to see again. It is pretentious in all the best ways. Similar to “It Comes at Night,” “A Ghost Story” is a horror film subversion from the studio A24. Essentially, the story follows a husband and wife (Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara). Affleck dies in a car accident then comes back as a ghost to haunt their home. However, it is not some sort of terrifying apparition.

Affleck wears a simple white sheet with eyes cut out of it. Yes, exactly like Charlie Brown. It’s sort of funny in an awkward way; it’s also very poignant. Affleck is very emotive for someone whose face is covered and doesn’t speak. Director David Lowery likes to test his audience’s patience. There are long sequences of deafening silence. There is a scene which lasts roughly five minutes of nothing but Rooney Mara eating an entire pie until she vomits. But ultimately, it’s worth experiencing. It will force you to think about loss in a whole new way. A feel good summer romp.

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For obvious reasons, don’t keep reading if you don’t want season seven spoiled for you.

Before I begin, I feel like I need to disclose that this was written minutes after watching the season finale. I’m feeling pumped, nervous, and absolutely in awe for what I just saw on Game of Thrones.

For the first time in a while, I felt like Game of Thrones delivered a season that was interesting throughout its entirety. Between the Dothraki Amy crossing the sea for the first Serrano time, plenty of dragon air time, and the White Walker story line finally going somewhere, I found myself looking forward to Sunday nights again.

Season seven gave fans an experience reminiscent of the first few, where they could watch episodes on the edge of their seats and still be surprised at the various twists of the plot.

For starters, the battle scenes of this season were some of my favorite of the entire show.

The battle in “Spoils of War” (the dragons and The Dothraki making their first appearance to the Lannisters), and the White Walker battle of the season accentuated how far the heroes and villains have come in terms of their combat finesse, as well as how they’ve grown in terms of strategy and understanding of their enemy.

Then there were huge surprises scattered throughout the season when concerning characters. The writers pitting Sansa against Arya only for them to find justice in killing Littlefinger was the most interesting plot twist of the season, as it showed two sisters who have famously disagreed over everything finally uniting for the survival of their house.

Now that we’ve talked about some of the highlights of the season and their importance to the series, let’s focus on the finale.

Specifically, let’s talk about the zombie ice dragon heading to Westeros.

Let me repeat that in case you didn’t read that right the first time. There’s a zombie ice dragon. And it’s being ridden by the Night King.

It’s fair to say that Westeros is—to put it

delicately—screwed.

And while we’re talking about the season finale and people that are screwed, can we talk about Cersei’s character development?

She was insane before, but now this woman is really off her rocker. It’s not without understanding, as she’s lost most of her family at this point. But she was a hair away from killing the two remaining family members she has this episode, which shows just how detached Cersei is from reality.

This episode emphasized that, as shown from the fact that she had a White Walker in front of her and she still decided that staying in Kings Landing was the safe bet.

Jaime also showed huge character development this season. Him putting his foot down at the whole I-might-kill-you thing with Cersei showed this. He’s finally choosing the honorable thing to do, even at the expense of Cersei’s favor, which shows just how far he’s come.

Once again the Kingslayer isn’t just giving blind loyalty, and for that he has my respect.

Since the Starks stay winning at this point, I feel like things are in their favor for next season. Even half-Starks like Jon are prevailing, although finding out that he’s in love with his Aunt might be a bit of a downer for him.

But, as is the Jon way, he’ll muster his honor and fight through his lovesickness to fight the White Walkers—who clearly are going to be the main threat this next season.

Final rating for this season: 10/10. Thank you Game of Thrones for providing minimal Brann airtime and optimal dragon time. Also I hope Tormund is still alive.

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Pack Basketball dominates overseas

By Brandon Cruz

Nevada basketball went undefeated, Aug. 19-22, during their four day, five game stint in Costa Rica, seeing its first live action since exiting the first round of the Big Dance against Iowa State on March 16.

Wolf Pack basketball players and staff rose from their Reno beds at four in the morning on Aug. 18 to begin their trip to the paradise of Costa Rica. They began play the very next day against the University of British Colombia Thunderbirds. UBC started off strong against a formidable Wolf Pack team, leading by ten points at the end of the first quarter.

However, the Thunderbird’s success was short lived, as Nevada outscored their opponent 68-39 for the remainder of the exhibition, defeating the Thunderbirds 77-55. Transfer student Caleb Martin had himself a day, scoring 20 points while pulling down nine boards. Along with Martin’s performance, Jordan Caroline added 13 points and seven rebounds to the final total for Nevada.

Following the Pack’s victory over the Thunderbirds, Nevada defeated the Costa Rica national team in an all out shellacking.

The Wolf Pack began the game on a huge 11-0 run and never looked back. By capitalizing on its fast break opportunities and utilizing its entire roster, Nevada won by a score of 93-68, with huge point contributions coming from Jazz Johnson (21), Kendall Stephens (14) and Elijah Foster (14). Even though the Wolf Pack had a healthy amount of steals, these extra possessions were cancelled

out by the team’s 13 turnovers.

After the Pack’s back-to-back games on Aug. 19, they concluded their three-game span with a gaudier win over UBC on Aug. 20. Nevada jumped out to an early lead, as the Thunderbirds trailed by nine points at the end of the first. Across the next three quarters UBC put up 47 points compared to Nevada’s 88 points.

When all was said and done, Nevada boasted a 50-point victory over UBC. Nevada appeared to improve from game-to-game as they defeated the Costa Rica national team for a second time on Aug. 21 by a lopsided score of 105-49. The point distribution was fairly even throughout the team with five players scoring in double digits.

There was no one man assist guru, as this facet of the game too was put on the shoulders of every player. The Costa Rica national team started in an early hole ending the first quarter down by 18.

As the game went on the deficit grew larger and larger until the Pack had created an insurmountable lead.

Aug. 22 marked the date of Nevada basketball’s final game in Costa Rica against the Costa Rica national team. Once again, Nevada proved why it is a force to be reckoned with this upcoming season. The game started off a great deal closer than the previous one, with Nevada only leading by six points at the end of the first quarter. At this point, the game had the potential of becoming a back and forth affair, until Nevada put on the jets opening up a 32-point lead at the end of the second quarter. The final score

saw Nevada win by a whopping 61 points in a game that looked like it was men against boys.

“It was great to see so much energy on the court and I think our whole team is starting to really come together on this trip,” said associate head coach Johnny Jones after the Pack’s final win in Costa Rica.

While the Pack put on an impressive display of pure athleticism and skill on the court, the Nevada men’s basketball team did much more than play basketball in this tropical paradise.

On the fourth day of its time in Costa Rica, the team took a trip to an orphanage that stretches eight city blocks. According to the Director of Player Development Hays Myers, the first room they walked into appeared to be that of a nursery.

“Jordan Caroline pulled out his cellphone and started using the Snapchat filter with some of the kids,” said Myers. “I have never seen more joy on someone’s face as they tapped on a little screen and saw themselves in it.”

Wolf Pack basketball doesn’t appear as if it has lost a step with its transition into life after Cameron Oliver and Marcus Marshall.

Nevada will begin its conference play on Dec. 27 in its match-up against the Fresno State Bulldogs.

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The Nevada men’s basketball team poses for a photo on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 before their rafting trip. Nevada basketball went 5-0 with three games against the Costa Rica National team and two-games against UBC

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Brandon Cruz can be reached at bcruz@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @Sagebrushsports.

(From left to right) Darien Williams, Marcus Whitt, Jordan Caroline, Kendall Stephens and Lindsey Drew navigate their way down a river in Costa Rica during their free time. Caroline and Drew are the only returning players pictured on the raft.

Wolf Pack looks to start season with upset Norvell era to kick off in Skokie, Illinois against the Northwestern Wildcats

By Javier Hernandez Jay Norvell will undergo a trial by fire as his first game as a head coach features a stout opponent in the Northwestern Wildcats. Their opponent, led by veteran coach Pat Fitzgerald, has aspirations to the take control of the Big Ten’s West Division. For the Nevada Wolf Pack, this game will serve as a measuring stick of sorts for the upcoming season.

With a new staff and new schemes in place, let’s take a look at a few things to look forward to in the Sept. 2 matchup.

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Quarterback David Cornwell (left) throws a pass to his tight end Brandon Scott (right) during a drill in fall camp on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at Wolf Pack Park. Cornwell will start in Saturday’s season opener at Northwestern.

OFFENSE

There are two major storylines this offseason that have greatly affected the outlook of the Wolf Pack attack on offense: the arrival of former Alabama quarterback David Cornwell and the departure of star running back James Butler.

Cornwell, who was a former consensus four-star high school recruit, earned a scholarship at Alabama. Injuries and the positional depth kept him from seeing significant playing time with the Crimson Tide. As the first recruit of the Jay Norvell era, Cornwell will be a key piece in the Air Raid attack that new offensive coordinator Matt Mumme will instill.

Nevada will return some veterans on the line in Preseason All-MW Conference picks Austin Corbett and Sean Krepsz. It will also feature some relatively inexperienced players as well. Jake Nelson and Ziad Damanhoury are holdovers from last season but will have the opportunity to start this season.

Northwestern will roll out a talented squad on the defensive line. However, with the indefinite suspension of edge rusher Xavier Nick Beaton/Nevada Athletics Washington, Nevada will have Wide receiver Tucker Melcher getting ready to run a route during fall camp on Thursday, Aug. opportunities to take advantage of 17, 2017 at Wolf Pack Park. The Wolf Pack looks to pull off the upset against a gritty Northwestthe inexperience on the edges. Joe ern squad.

Gaziano, a backup last season, will

lead the young edge rushers with the loss of Washington and Ifeadi Odenigbu who was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2017 NFL Draft. While the new offense will try to air it out more often, look for the Wolf Pack to run the ball towards east-west to test the Wildcats’ young defensive ends.

Heading into fall camp, the duo of Cornwell and Butler were tabbed to be one of the best in the Mountain West. However, with Butler off to Iowa to pursue higher level competition, Nevada will turn to Jaxson Kincaide to provide the speed on the perimeter. Kincaide, who backed up Butler last season had stretches where he showed that he can provide a spark on offense. With being forced into the starting role, the question will be how well he can adjust to being an every down back from previously being a change of pace type of guy.

The biggest challenge on offense will be how well the Wolf Pack wide receivers can match up with one of the top defensive back units in the nation. Northwestern will trot out the self-proclaimed “#SkyTeam” led by Godwin Igwebuike who has been placed on the preseason Nagurski Award, Thorpe Award, and Bednarik Trophy watch lists.

Kyle Quiero and Keith Watkins II round out the group and are both experienced and excellent defensive playmakers. Nevada’s Wide Receiver group will have to work hard to try and get separation and find openings. The group will be led by spring standouts Brendan O’LearyOrange, and Wyatt Demps. With the greater emphasis on the passing game in the Air Raid offense, Cornwell and company will have a tough task at hand.

DEFENSE With a new quarterback, offensive system, and the loss of the team’s largest weapon on offense, if the Wolf Pack is going to pull off the early season upset, they will

have to contain a Northwestern offense that looks to make waves this season on a national level.

In his first recruiting class, Norvell signed seven defensive backs/athletes to help shore up the defensive side of the ball.

The Wolf Pack is instituting a 3-3-5 odd stack defense this season under new defensive coordinator Jeff Casteel. The base defense features three down linemen, three linebackers, and five defensive backs. This type of scheme allows for Nevada to showcase its athletes on the back end of its defense.

Casteel faces a tough task in trying to stop the potential All-Big Ten quarterback, Clayton Thorson who threw for over 3000 yards, 22 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. Thorson operates out of the spread and will utilize an offensive line comprised of upperclassmen that are mostly intact from last season.

Safeties Dameon Baber and Asauni Rufus will lead a defensive back group that will have its hands full in trying to limit the aerial attack by Thorson. Nevada is thin at the corners and will rely on Kendall Johnson, Jaden Sawyer, and some young pups to try and create plays to mitigate the Wildcat attack.

The Wildcats offensive line unit also paved gaping holes for its running back, Justin Jackson who led the Big Ten in rushing yards per game last season.

Entering the season, Jackson ranks 17th all-time in rushing yards in Big Ten history. With another season of 1500+ yards, he will be able to leapfrog to second all-time, surpassing Ohio State legend, Archie Griffin.

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Mayweather tops Marciano’s record; reaches perfect 50-0

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ast Saturday’s bout between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor was one of the most lucrative fights in not just Boxing and MMA history but in all of sports history. Given the magnitude of the fight, our two sports editors provide their takeaways from Nevada’s largest sporting spectacle.

Javier’s Take: At the conclusion of the sixth round Floyd Mayweather Sr. told his son, ‘As soon as you’re ready to go, he’s gone.’ The arc of a Floyd Mayweather fight has always been to feel out an opponent, figure out his rhythm, and then take calculated shots to win by points.

With one of the most lopsided matchJavier ups in boxing Hernandez history, Floyd Accounting was able to put a calculated exclamation point on his career by executing his game plan to a tee and securing his first true knockout in a decade.

From the initial talks about a potential crossover boxing match between these two combat sports stars, to the Showtime All Access series contrasting McGregor’s constant training to Mayweather’s hijinx, to the Vegas odds shifting to being an actual “competitive” fight, the buildup of this fight felt almost like a WWE Pay-Per-View.

The fight was no more than a glorified exhibition match.

It was entertaining because it pitted two of the most polarizing athletes against each other: young vs. old, MMA vs. boxing, rich vs. richer, loud vs. louder.

With a sprinkle of marketing, the Mayweather Promotions team was able to make both

casuals and enthusiasts believe in an outcome other than a Mayweather victory.

While the opponent that Mayweather received his milestone 50th victory against could have been somebody more deserving, it is understandable why he chose McGregor. At the end of the day, Mayweather’s legacy has been his innovative approach to the sport. From his transition from “Pretty Boy Floyd” to being the biggest real life heel, to the drawn out Pacquiao saga, to this once-in-a-lifetime crossover fight, Mayweather has always masterfully drawn the plot and we have always bought it, this time to the tune of a $100 exhibition pay-perview.

Brandon’s Take: When this fight was first announced my original thoughts were ‘what madman would dare pit himself against, arguably, the best boxer to step foot in the ring?’

But if any man was going to do the sport c r o s s - ov e r bout, it’d be Conor McGregor. A fighter who dominated Brandon Cruz the MMA world, lookJournalism ing to try his hand in one of the most lucrative sports known to man.

The press conferences featured a boisterous McGregor boasting to anyone who would listen and a composed Mayweather acting as if he’d been there 49 times before.

In my eyes anyone who placed a bet on McGregor was grasping at straws if they thought a UFC fighter used to going 25-min was going to out last a boxing legend who’s gone 60-min in count-

less championship fights.

Mayweather’s game plan was set from the moment the fight was announced; let McGregor expend all of his energy in the first few rounds, then press the pace of the fight until McGregor runs out of stamina.

I had the first three rounds going to McGregor. He was all in all the better fighter in those rounds, especially over the course of the first two, since Mayweather threw a total of 12 punches.

But as I sat and observed the fight, I knew it was humanly impossible for any fighter to keep up a 40-punch per-round performance. At this point it was not a question as to if McGregor would gas but when.

Mayweather would go on to win round four, five, six, seven, nine and end the fight in the tenth. I gave the eighth round to McGregor because of his body shot that crippled Mayweather, leaving him fighting for air.

While many have labeled Mayweather as a dancer in the ring, he stayed true to his word and truly came at McGregor for the majority of the fight.

Mayweather gave himself a mental edge, because the more he walked McGregor down, the more McGregor thought he was losing the fight. Even during the points of the match where McGregor was clearly ahead.

At the end of the day this was a huge pay-out for both fighters, as no matter the outcome, Mayweather was set to rake in $300 million and McGregor nabbed another $30 million, which is ten times the amount of money he made during his fight in UFC 205 against Eddie Alvarez . Along with this, both fighters earned even more respect than they already had in the fighting community, especially McGregor.

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