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Proposed Title IX changes may alter how colleges handle sexual assault •
Proposed changes announced by DOE on Nov. 29
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Public comment period ended on Jan. 30 at 5:00 p.m.
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Title IX Office would not investigate off-campus incidents, under revisions By Olivia Ali
Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced proposed changes to the way college campuses are required to handle sexual assault on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. The Department of Education allowed a two-month long public comment period, which ended on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 5:00 p.m. The public comment period allowed students, university administrators, Title IX officers and others to report their thoughts on the effects of the proposed changes. Proposed changes to the federal Title IX policy would mean Title IX offices on college campuses are not required to investigate any student-to-student incidents reported to have taken place in off-campus areas — including student apartments, Greek organization facilities and study abroad programs. In addition to the areas of jurisdiction potentially changing, the proposed changes would also change the mandated reporting process. As of now, university employees — including but not limited to resident advisors, coaches and student employees — are required to report any incidents of sexual assault they have knowledge of. The proposed changes would require only Title IX officers to file reports if they have knowledge of an incident. Other proposed changes require live hearings, which Director of Title IX and ADA Maria Doucettperry fears will deter students from utilizing Title IX services. “The proposed rules require all Title IX sexual harassment proceedings at institutions of higher education to include a
live hearing at which the parties, through their advisors, are entitled to cross-examine the other party and any witnesses,” Doucettperry said. “I don’t believe that this requirement is appropriate within an academic setting. These procedures mimic legal proceedings without any of the safety nets customarily found in a legal environment. The University of Nevada, Reno is not equipped to be and does not wish to be, a judicial body. I believe this requirement will have a number of adverse effects to include deterring students from pursuing sexual harassment complaints and requiring unequal treatment of campus community members based on the type of misconduct alleged.” Doucettperry also expressed concern regarding a new proposed regulation requiring the Title IX Office to dismiss complaints not amounting to sexual harassment. “Additionally, the proposed rules state that in cases where the complaint alleges conduct that does not amount to sexual harassment as defined in the regulations, or the alleged conduct took place outside of the institution’s program or activity, the institution ‘must dismiss that complaint,’ (emphasis added),” Doucettperry said in an email to the Nevada Sagebrush. “This requirement seems to definitively deny a remedy notwithstanding the fact that otherwise actionable conduct that might even be defined in other governing laws, such as dating violence under Cleary, has occurred. This is concerning for the University in that this proposed rule seems to require us to ignore the needs of our community.” On the university’s campus, a 2016 survey of sexual conduct and campus safety indicated 79
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U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy Devos speaks at the 2018 Conservative Political Action Conference on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. The public comment period to Devos’s proposed changes ended on Wednesday, Jan. 30.
percent of “unwanted sexual conduct affecting our students occurs off campus,” according to Doucettperry. While Doucettperry does see that most unwanted sexual conduct takes place off campus, she doesn’t feel this will affect student life. “I think students are students,” Doucettperry said. “By that, I mean that I really don’t anticipate them changing their behavior or tendencies because of a regulation that limits the jurisdiction of campus authorities. If they typically attend parties and other functions off-campus, I think they will continue to do so. That said, these proposals will have some effect in that students would need to report incidents to local authorities (e.g., Reno Police Department) the University would still be able to provide resources to affected students, but would have no authority to govern are otherwise regulate the underlying conduct.” Student and sexual assault victim Alexis Downey fears this will negatively impact students, as Title IX help students on a
more personal level than law enforcement can. “Things usually get taken care of because Title IX steps in,” Downey said. “I would almost say they’re more needed than the police in these cases for the fact that they help survivors to not have to interact with their assaulters on campus. They hold the fraternities accountable, they’ll deal with the guy next door in the dorm so you don’t have to seem him. That would 100 percent have a negative affect on students and the university as a whole.” Project Coordinator Heather Kaminsky of Nevada Cares, a project aiming to increase education on intrapersonal violence, feels the proposed changes may require increased educational programs for groups on campus.
Olivia Ali can be reached at oali@ sagebrush.unr.edu or on Twitter @OliviaNAli.
Black Culture Cooperative celebrates Black History Month
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The Center as it stands on Monday, Feb. 4. The Center and the Black Culture Cooperative are hosting events to celebrate Black History Month.
By Taylor Johnson The Center and Black Culture Cooperative are hosting weekly events to celebrate Black History Month. The events included “The HipHop Stop”, “Blacktivism”, “Say it Loud”, “Hoops and Hood Culture” and the “#1000BlackGirlBooks Display.” The first event will be held on Monday, Feb 4. at 7:00 p.m at the
Graduate Student Center in the Joe Crowley Student Union. “Hip-Hop Stop” will have participants listen to music highlighting and acknowledging the Black experience and play card games, dominos and Black Card Revoked. The second event will be held on Friday, Feb. 15 at 6:00 p.m at The Center in the Joe. “Blacktivism” invites participants to talk about young black activists on campus and in black history and will have
materials for the participants to create their own protest materials. It will also feature a movie. On Thursday, Feb. 21, at 7:00 p.m. at Laughing Planet, the third event “Say it Loud!” will feature students using self-expression through poetry, music and sharing experiences. “Hoops and Hood Culture” is the last event which will be held on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Blind Onion. Here, participants can paint and learn about the importance of women in hood culture and learn about the black community. BCC aims at outreaching, recruiting and graduating African-Americans students at the university. They offer study space, assistance with selecting courses, assistance with understanding financial aid, academic support, career advising by African-American staff members. “It’s important to learn about what people like me have done so I can also do cool things,” Diamante Asberry, a sophomore of the university and Queen in You Coordinator of Ambition Beauty Leadership Equality Women said. “It’s also important to remember where we came from and even if we think that slavery is gone and racism doesn’t exist anymore, it turns out, coincidentally that racism is still a thing. Be respectful and let black people talk in spaces that are for them and don’t take that experience
away from them. I’m proud to have black heritage. ” BCC also advertises other AfricanAmerican clubs, Divine 9 and other multicultural Greek life on campus. These include Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, Delta Sigma Theta, Lambda Phi Xi Multicultural sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity alumni chapter, A.B.L.E. Women, Black Student Organization and Sisters on a Move. “I think it’s a way to honor those who are African-American and broaden perspectives,” Zachary Xavier, a junior at the university said. “You think of black artists and think of hip hop and that’s unfair. There is not enough black representation in media. I think another thing is with a movie with an all-black cast people question why there isn’t anyone white in it. I think just overall we need to be respecting black culture as any other culture.” Carter G. Woodson and Jessie E. Mooreland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History and sponsored a national Negro History Week in 1926.
Taylor Johnson can be reached at oali@sagebrush.unr.edu or on Twitter @OliviaNAli.
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Men’s Basketball extends win streak to GradFIT aims to help students apply to graduate school By Taylor Johnson As the University of Nevada, Reno’s graduate student population grows, the university has created pre-graduate school boot camps to help students prepare for their future. GradFit will be a five-day academic program, which will be held from May 20 to May 24, and be targeted to help students prepare, apply and understand graduate school options the university offers. “GradFIT introduces students to the opportunities, challenges and expectations of graduate school, as well as providing training and tips for the application process,” the university said on their website. In order to apply a student must have sophomore standing with the university and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and will need to fill out a liability form. Participants of GradFit will attend lectures, tour laboratories, take a workshop on Graduate Record Exam, receive training on communication skills with faculty, learn about fellowships financial aid and
have a panel discussion with current graduate students. GradFit programs will include business, education, engineering, English, hydrologic sciences, journalism, life sciences, physical sciences, psychology, public health, social psychology, social work, statistics and data sciences and public health. Residence housing will be available and participants can move in on May 19. There will be no cost to students because the university will cover lodging, meals, and supplies. GradFit is based on a program called NevadaFit, which was brought to the university in 2013. The program was modeled after Lousiana State University’s BIOS program. The university implemented it for 48 biology students but eventually, the university expanded to all colleges.
Taylor Johnson can be reached at oali@sagebrush.unr.edu or on Twitter @OliviaNAli.
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Three exhibits from “Existence: Self Presence” as they stand on Sunday, Feb. 3, which will be up the entire month of February outside of the @One in the Knowledge Center. The exhibit gives several artistic takes on the meaning of self-presence and how we are affected by various external ideologies.
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By Carla Suggs Two nearly-transparent photos hang from the ceiling next to the entrance of the Knowledge Center’s first floor, the @One. The photos are the same — one has a negative filter — and feature three girls in an oldfashioned photograph peering solemnly into the camera. Students, employees and visitors walking through the doors examine the photos with mild intrigue as they scurry to their next destination. These ghost-like photos are part of an exhibition called “Existence: Self Presence”, curated by Mahedi Anjuman. Anjuman is a graduate art student who practices interdisciplinary art mediums like sculpture, performance and video art. She also teaches Drawing 101 at the
university. The exhibition she’s put together features art pieces spread throughout a hallway outside of the @One, and includes videos, projections, photography, drawings and even virtual reality. “I was very conscious about this space”, she says, gesturing to the area outside the @One, “because it’s not very secure. Like, no guard and not a good camera. And I’m using a projector and all that. But altogether it’s not bad, it’s just in our planning.” The idea behind the exhibition centers on philosophical ideas of self and what it means to exist. Inspired by René Descartes’ famous quote, “I doubt, therefore I think, therefore I am,” the exhibit aims to give different artistic perspectives on who we are, what existence is and what the point of life might be.
Anjuman has always been interested in existential philosophy, and explores it within her own art frequently. She was inspired to curate the exhixbition after doing a midway show titled “Existence: My Name is You”. Several of her mentors attended in support, and later encouraged Anjuman to do another exhibition exploring the same philosophical ideology. “They are in between teachers and friends,” she says. “All the video techniques, I learned all of it from Kyle [Weerheim], audio from Michelle [Rebaleati], Daniel [Fergus], all the time [...] and I found them at all of my exhibitions. They always encourage me.” In an effort to make the exhibition less formal and more experimental, she decided to branch outside of just video. After doing more research on ex-
istential philosophy, she found evidence of self-questioning and existentialism in a variety of other arts. “[I knew] if I do only the video exhibition, it’s going to be just one perspective. That’s why I chose different mediums as well, like photography and drawing,” she says. Some of the art pieces in the exhibition were chosen by Anjuman herself, including one of her own. Other pieces were created after artists were asked to a be part of the show. Some of these artists include her mentors, Weerheim and Rebaleati. Other artists are some of Anjuman’s close friends, classmates and even her husband, Shakhawat Hossain Razib. One thing that’s particularly interesting about “Existence: Self Presence”, however, is the lack of titles attached to the art
pieces. “I don’t want to put any titles [on the exhibits] because it’s a group of work,” Anjuman says. “It’s not like separate, separate work. It’s a group exhibition, but not like in a conventional way [...] For this time being, they are under one title. That is, ‘Existence: Self Presence’”. The exhibition can be found and explored outside of the @ One, across from the Wells Fargo auditorium, and will be up the entire month of February. Other artists included in the exhibition include Scott Coops, Bryan DeDeurwaerder, Hannah Huntley, Kristof Janvary, Gwaylon Leaf, Frances Melhop, Vera Miller and Sogand Tabatabaei. Carla Suggs can be reached at csuggs@nevadasagebrush.unr. edu, or on Twitter @carla_suggs.
Trombones de Costa Rica play for Reno audiences during Winter tour By Sara Gallego The trombone quartet from Costa Rica moved an audience at Nightingale Hall at the University of Nevada, Reno, with their performance last Monday, Jan. 28. The four musicians had already performed during an afternoon master class earlier that day. Even though their stay was short-lived, their memorable performance will remain in the minds of every student and audience member. Like many brass instruments, the trombone presents a challenge to the musician. Breathing, the slide technique, and the slur are among the most difficult skills that a trombonist must master. Despite that, the quartet did not shy away from that reality; instead, they impressed the audience with Horch’s arrangement for trombones of Gioachino Rossini’s “Overture to William Tell.” The invoked images of a Kentucky Derby race summoned by bass and tenor trombones highlighted the technical challenges of the instrument. As the hall vibrated with colorful sounds from different times and geographical regions, the musicians offered their audience a recital of other familiar tunes.
Whether it was Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Fugue in G-minor,” or “Travesuras Sobre un Tema de Bach” (loosely translated as “Fiddling Around Over a Piece by Bach”) written by the Costa Rican composer Vinicio Meza, the quartet demonstrated their ability to lead the audience on a charming journey through the Baroque period without the musical complement of another instrument. They were also able to conjure the spirit of Latin America’s multicultural nature. The trombone arrangement of Pedro Elías Gutiérrez’s “Alma Llanera” captured the sense of freedom one may feel riding through the vast tropical savannas of Venezuela. And Fidel Gamboa’s “Sóngoro,” invited a feeling to dance to the rhythms of Afro-Cuban persuasions. José Nogueras’ bolero, “Amada Mia” and Vinicio Meza’s “Imágenes” captured the intense joy of finding that one true love or the climatic suspense of continuous melodious reflections. The trombone quartet from Costa Rica engaged the audience with more than just musical technicality that Monday evening. The four musicians filled the Nightingale Concert Hall with notes that celebrated the unique rever-
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Trombones de Costa Rica left UNR with a taste of Costa Rican culture after their performance in the Nightingale Hall on Monday, Jan. 28. The group was founded in 1991 and consists of band members Martín Bonilla, Luis Fred, Leonel Rodríguez, Iván Chinchilla, Alejandro Gutiérrez and César Fumero.
berating sounds of the trombone. Even though they played for one night, their performance left the audience longing for more trombones.
Sara Gallego can be reached at csuggs@ nevadasagebrush.unr.edu, or on Twitter @NevadaSagebrush.
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DINING GUIDE | A3
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ince I moved to Reno four years ago, I have experienced and appreciated some of the city’s best and unique food options. From Ikes to Gourmelt to Finbomb, Reno has made serious improvements in a short amount of time to their food scene which basically consisted of Süp and Archie’s. However, there is still room for improvement. The majority of these restaurants aren’t chains and are owned by locals, which adds to the homegrown vibe the city has. However, an argument could be made that adding chain restaurants can bring economic success to the area, especially around the university’s campus. When Roberto’s opened up on Virginia and 8th Street, they sold out of food and had to close their doors every day for a few hours despite being a 24hour establishment for months before things settled down. This happened because there was a dire need for a variety of food options with hours past 10 p.m., and it reminded some college students of one their favorite restaurants back home. This success should be seen as a business model for chains expanding into new areas, and here are a few that should consider a move to Reno.
Cafe Rio Cafe Rio is a Chipotle-style eatery, but much better. Cafe Rio is located in Vegas, Utah, California, Arizona and more, and its next expansion should be Reno. For the most part, Vegas people love Cafe Rio and talk about how much they miss it here at school. Considering one-third of the school is from Vegas, Cafe Rio would be an instant success should it open its doors relatively close to the university. There is nothing bad at Cafe Rio, but what distinguishes it from the Chipotles of the world is their tomatillo ranch dressing. It is unlike any sauce other express Mexican food chains have to offer. You can smother your burrito in it enchilada style, dip your quesadilla into it or use it as a salad dressing. It’s versatile and delicious. Cafe Rio’s tortillas are handmade in front of you and their meat is always fresh, never sitting in the cafe line for too long. All of their options are out of this world so you can’t go wrong. Some people say Costa Vida here in Reno is just the same, but once you’ve had Cafe Rio, you understand that they are not similar at all.
Panera Bread Panera is a bakery, soup, salad, sandwich and pasta place located practically everywhere but Reno. One could say it is similar to a lot of restaurants in Midtown that serve the same types of things, but it is more reasonably priced because it is a chain and it has a lot more variety. You can’t go wrong with their “You Pick Two” deal where you can get a smaller portion of two options on their menu for the cost of one. Not to mention you can add a delicious, homemade cookie to your order for just a dollar. Panera is the perfect pick for cold, winter days, and we sure do have a lot of those in Reno, so it would be mutually beneficial for one of their chains to open up here.
Tropical Smoothie Let’s be honest, Reno needs a real smoothie place — especially on campus since Keva closed its doors to make room for more Starbucks. In all honesty, Keva was overpriced for the size and quality of smoothies they gave out. Sure, you could go to Midtown and try to hunt down a decent smoothie at an açaí place, or Tropical Smoothie could open up shop on campus or close by. Tropical Smoothie is another fan favorite from Vegas, but also has chains in California. They serve larger than life smoothies that can practically last all day for a reasonable price. They also have a wide variety of smoothies you can customize for energy or health boosting benefits. Should they open a Reno location, there would be no need to decide between just three smoothies all with kale (or another reprehensible ingredient) in them — unless that’s what you want! Jamba Juice, Smoothie King and Keva just don’t live up to Trop’s hype.
Dutch Brothers Alright, yes Reno does have two
Dutch Bros. locations finally after students would literally drive to Carson City just for some coffee. However, they’re located all the way out by the Meadowood Mall on Virginia...both locations. If they really want a bang for their buck, they should move closer to campus, if not on to campus. Students are at least half of their customer base anyways. And they’re much cheaper than Starbucks! @madelinepurdue mpurdue@sagebrush.unr.edu
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Two Chicks as it stands on Monday, Feb. 4. Two Chicks is known for their egg breakfasts.
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There’s nothing more invigorating than waking up late on a Sunday morning, rolling out of bed and deciding that making breakfast is not going to happen. Instead, you can check out the myriad of breakfast and brunch spots Reno has to offer. 420 S Sierra St, Reno, NV
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nybody looking for the place to get breakfast in Reno has to check out Peg’s. It is the embodiment of American casual breakfast, with a variety of dishes that will satisfy any hungry person. It also comes down to the quantity of food, no matter what you get you will have a massive assembly of delicious delights to take on. The atmosphere of Peg’s is something of a rare find, you will walk in and instantly feel like you are friends with
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ight across the street from Great Full Gardens, Two Chicks has the classic diner feel but with a modern twist. All the classics you want are there, plus some interesting options like the grain-free sweet potato pancakes. What Two Chicks does better than any other restaurant in town are their eggs, light and fluffy but packed with extreme flavor. The
2325 Kietzke Ln, Reno, NV
SOUTH RENO gluten-free options to replace for a small fee. Dietary restrictions are becoming more and more of an issue, so a restaurant that meets these needs is a major plus. Lili’s also has a variety of Hispanic and Hawaiian dishes for those looking for a feeling of home. Not only is the food amazing, but there is plenty of space to not feel too claustrophobic but still take a peek and see what the people around you are digging into.
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Daughters Cafe as it stands on Monday, Feb. 4. Daughter Cafe serves breakfast classics.
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ocated right at the entrance of midtown Reno, Great Full Gardens is a delightful option for those looking for out-of-the-box flavor. What Great Full Gardens does best is taking what we see as the classic breakfast and weaving in different ingredients and flavors to really blow your socks off. Whether it is a fruit omelet or an eggs benedict with the English muffins
Red Chick Scramble has everything you want for breakfast, packed with ham, mushrooms, spinach and some cream cheese to make it even more creamy. A major detractor for Two Chicks is sadly its popularity, as it is almost impossible to get a table if you have a party of more than two people. If you can get a spot, you will not be sorry with whatever you get.
everyone. I have had more than a handful of tremendous conversations with people I normally would not have had, but something about Peg’s just brings out the good in people. While they are known for the humongous Huevos Ranchero, the eggs benedict are something everyone needs to taste. I have yet to have a Monte Cristo like the one I had in the Blue Bayou at Disneyland, but Peg’s is the closest I have come to capturing that feeling of pure bliss.
Lili's Restaurant ometimes it is comforting to dig into a classic breakfast, and Lili’s Restaurant has that in droves. The menu has everything a breakfastgoer would want, ranging from omelets, Belgian waffles and biscuits and gravy. What makes Lili’s stand out are the options provided for those with dietary restrictions. For those with gluten intolerance, everything on the menu has
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replaced with Liège waffles, there are so many interesting dishes to make each trip an opportunity to try something new. One thing I generally want in a breakfast place is some room to breathe, which is difficult at Great Full Gardens. It stands out more with how trendy the crowd is, when you are surrounded by half a dozen guys with twirly mustaches modeled after a roller coaster loop-de-loop.
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ne of the more avantgarde options for breakfast dining comes at a place you would not normally expect. Daughters Cafe can be found on the corner of First and Bell, located inside of a small home. When you walk inside it is as if the home owners just removed all the furniture and replaced it with chairs and tables, even family photos still hang on the walls. It feels
bizarre at first, as if you are invading someone’s home, but soon enough it all settles with the warm and inviting atmosphere. The food feels very traditional English breakfast, with eggs, sausage, baked beans and some of the freshest fruit I have ever had. Not only does it taste delicious, but it is also a mountain of food. For the price you pay it is easily two to three meals worth of food, which overall makes it worth it.
No matter where you end up, breakfast is an important meal and sometimes it deserves more effort than a granola bar or a rice cake hastily spread with peanut butter. Whether it is a massive breakfast burrito or a simple omelet from Denny’s, it will be hard to go wrong in Reno.
Best Mexican food in Reno by jacey gonzales @jaceygonzales
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Roberto’s Taco Shop When Reno got a Roberto’s in 2017, it was every Vegas kid’s dream come true. On opening day Roberto’s had so many people come to eat, they had to shut down because they ran out of food. Roberto’s has so many benefits because of its close proximity to campus. Whether you need some carne asada fries at 2 a.m. after a night out, or you need a quick bite to eat between classes, Roberto’s is the easy choice. Their menu has reasonable prices and since its open 24 hours. It is open anytime you want Mexican food.
Mi Casa Too Mi Casa Too is a great place to go when you want to grab a good meal with your family. Their menu is on the pricier side of a college student’s budget, but their food makes up for that. This is the place when you want a good authentic, home-cooked Mexican meal. Their salsa is unnervingly fresh and is the perfect mix of spices. Their enchiladas and chile relleno
With a last name like mine, it was time to take a stab at the best Mexican food in Reno. These places were ranked on authenticity, price range and deliciousness. Without further adieu, here are the top five places to get Mexican food in Reno, Nevada.
are killer and the portions are huge. When you eat here, you get more than you pay for, coming from a great family owned business.
Miguel’s Restaurant I’d be lying if I said that people didn’t go to Miguel’s for their killer margarita deals. With over eight different margaritas, even people who shy away from tequila can find a drink they like. What I love most about Miguel’s is their extensive menu. There are so many options that everyone can find a meal they’ll enjoy. My favorite dish is their chicken mole. It’s really hard to find mole that has good flavor but is still savory – Miguel’s reminds me of the mole my mom makes at home.
Tacos El Rey Tacos El Rey is a good middle ground between eating at a Mexican restaurant and getting fast food. Their meals are cheap and delicious which means they can be any college kids go-to spot. Whatever you’re craving, you can find on the Tacos El Rey menu. Their
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Mi Ranchito as it stands on Monday, Feb. 4. The hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant is close to campus, making it a good spot for students.
barbacoa tacos are to die for and they’re not too pricey. Their location is super convenient too because they’re on north McCarran near Walmart which makes them the perfect place to stop after stocking up on groceries.
Mi Ranchito Mi Ranchito is Reno’s
best kept secret. This little holein-the-wall sits on Denslow Drive, which is walking distance from the university. Their classic street tacos are some of the best tacos I have ever tasted. Their staff is unbelievably friendly and always goes out of their way to make sure you’re taken care of. They have almost any type
of meat available, and most seafoods available. Their pollo asado tacos and their lengua tacos are KILLER and will take you back to the very first time you fell in love with tacos. Their quality is outstanding and their prices won’t kill your budget which makes this my number one choice for Mexican food in Reno.
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Common misconceptions about the meat-free diet
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fter being a vegetarian for more than two years, I’ve learned a few things. First, being a vegetarian is hard and takes diligence but is worth it in the long run for some people. Second, a lot of people have things to say about it and think they know everything about this diet when they have never once tried it themselves. That being said, I’m not a nutritionist, and these opinions are my own. However, I do feel as though I’ve learned enough to debunk some common misconceptions about meat-free diets.
“It’s expensive” This is the strongest argument I hear against vegetarianism. Vegetables at my local grocery store are usually $1 a pound, depending on what they are. Frozen vegetables are cheaper by the pound and just as nutritious. That’s not to say you can only eat vegetables either. But produce as a whole isn’t super expensive, and can be bought frozen to save a little extra money. Grains such as rice and pasta can be found in bulk sections of grocery stores, which are almost always cheaper. Canned foods are dirt cheap, with a can of beans coming to about $0.60. It’s not expensive to not eat meat. The most expensive part of vegetarian diets is fake meats, but they aren’t necessary. Real meat usually runs about $3 or more a pound, meaning it can add up really quickly. If anything, vegetarian diets without fancy processed fake meat is cheaper than adding chicken to every meal.
“Vegetarian food is boring” Wrong. Completely wrong. Any sauce can add pizzazz to a meal in about two seconds. Pasta? Add a good marinara or alfredo sauce and some cheese. Veggie stir fry? Add some teriyaki, sweet and sour, or sriracha
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sauce to liven it up. The options are endless. If vegetarian food seems boring, you’re probably missing spices and that is not the food’s fault.
“You can’t get enough protein” Plant protein exists in many forms. Add chickpeas or beans to your salad instead of chicken. Add tofu or edamame to your stir fries instead of ground beef. Add some peanut butter to your morning oatmeal. Eat quinoa salad as a side instead of rice. If done correctly, protein can be found in plant-based sources in almost any meal.
“You’ll always be hungry” This comes back to not getting enough protein, and nutrients in general. Being hungry on a no-meat diet usually means you’re missing out on protein and fiber, and sometimes even fat. Protein, fiber and fat are the parts of our meals that keep us full and satisfied, meaning that eating a full meal and being left hungry means you’re probably missing one or more of these. Adding a good sized portion of a plant-based source of protein to your meals can be the deciding factor between leaving the dinner table hungry.
“You can’t go out to eat” This is beyond false. As many more people choose to cut out meat, just as many restaurants are adding meat alternatives. Numerous burger chain restaurants have a veggie patty option. Even restaurants like Red Robin, Denny’s and Carl’s Jr. have veggie burgers for the same price as their normal beef burgers. Veggie burgers aren’t your only options, because chinese food restaurants, pizza joints, mexican restaurants and so much more have options that don’t include meat.
Dietary lifestyles affects individuals away at school
By Taylor Johnson
When students with dietary restrictions come to the University of Nevada, Reno, they have fewer choices than other students. Dietary restrictions affect individuals who are not able to eat specific ingredients and meals due to diseases, religion, allergens and choice. There are around 15 million Americans with food allergies. Milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish and shellfish are the eight major food allergens. If an individual who is allergic comes in contact with their allergen, they may be susceptible to an itchy mouth and hives to asphyxiation and other deadly reactions. “Having celiac means that I cannot have gluten in any form,” said Gretchen Berg, a freshman at the university. Berg cannot eat gluten because her immune system will attack her small intestine. Three million people suffer from Celiac disease. “Gluten includes wheat, barley and rye,” Berg continues. “It is almost in everything. I have to be careful with how my food is prepared and pay attention to ingredients even in foods that I am familiar with. Sometimes, it is difficult to find restaurants that accommodate me. I have to do research on the restaurants beforehand and if I go, I have to discuss my ‘allergy’ with the staff to make sure I will be safe. Even then, it’s risky. Please try to be aware that there are people who have experiences vary from yours and putting in a little bit of extra effort really goes a long way in making people, like me, feel welcome.” Along with diseases and allergies, some individuals choose to follow a diet for their health, beliefs and the environment. Approximately 22.8 million Americans follow a vegetarian diet. “I choose to be veggie because the more I thought about it, the sadder it made me feel to eat something that’s living and can feel pain,” said Katelyn Donaker, a freshman at the university.
Food insecurity affects students’ mental health, academic performance By Carla Suggs Every college student knows the feeling: opening up your pantry just to find crumbs of food long since eaten, or ingredients that can’t form a decent meal. Wanting nothing more than to satisfy your hunger after a long day of classes, studying, work, interning or extracurriculars, just to come home to a bare fridge. It happens, but the worst part is when a student has no way to access more food. This is best known as food insecurity, which is defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as “a household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food”. For students with limited means of transportation or low income, a trip to the grocery store is a rare opportunity. Food insecurity is also closely related to “food deserts”, which are residential areas that lack resources like grocery stores, which provide fresh produce and healthful foods. However, money is also a large factor in food inaccessibility for students. Between the cost of living, tuition, supplies, books, transportation and health care, food is where a lot of students cut their losses and just go hungry. This issue has reached campuses far and wide across the U.S. — including the University of Nevada, Reno. In 2016, UNR conducted a survey to gauge statistics on food insecurity at the university, and had 4,243 responses. Of those responses, 21 percent of students said they experienced food insecurity sometimes or often within a six month span. By 2018, an additional one percent of students said they experienced food insecurity. However, the 2016 survey also found that many students had a hard time reaching out for help when they experienced hunger. Of the 21 percent that were food insecure, 14 percent said they were willing to accept assistance from the food pantry. Food insecurity not only affects students’ physical health, but also their performance at school, work and their mental health. Since 95 percent of serotonin in the brain is pro-
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Three young women sit on steps eating food. For many students, campus dining is the most accessible form of food.
duced by the gastrointestinal tract, a healthy mentality is dependent on one’s diet. Certain foods, such as those high in omega-3 fatty acids like eggs, walnuts or spinach, can also improve learning and memory. Going hungry or eating processed foods all the time can cause a person to have low energy, low motivation and affects their mental health for the worse. That’s why it’s important that students have access to healthy, fresh foods, so they can achieve optimal performance and mental health. So, how can we go about changing these statistics? First, it’s important to reduce the stigma surrounding food pantries and other resources designed to help students. Pack Provisions, a student-run food pantry on the third floor of The Joe, strives to eliminate this stigma by employing a friendly, non-judgemental staff. Students who are experiencing or know of someone experiencing food insecurity can visit https://www.unr.edu/studentengagement/engagement-support-services/pack-provisions for more information or to find out how to help.
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Second, it’s also important that we help out those in need. Providing a ride, inviting a friend over to eat or offering to pay for a friend’s meal can go a long way. Hunger is immediate and excruciating all the other stresses a student experiences on a daily basis. Considering our current social climate, acts of love, care and empathy are especially significant. Finally, we can share resources on where to go when experiencing food insecurity. Pack Provisions also puts on monthly farmer’s markets called Mobile Mondays, where students can get fresh produce for free. The next Mobile Monday will be held on Monday, Feb. 11, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. in the Knowledge Center rotunda. For a general list of food pantries within Washoe County, visit: https://fbnn.org/wp-content/ uploads/2019/01/Local-PantriesList-Washoe-County-20190115. pdf. Carla Suggs can be reached at csuggs@nevadasagebrush. unr.edu, or on Twitter @ NevadaSagebrush.
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A student browses gluten-free food available in the DownUnder Cafe on Monday, Feb. 4. The area is specifically for gluten-intolerant students.
“Red meat is also really bad for you and I really wanted to stop eating it. There are some places I can eat at, but I haven’t been a vegetarian for very long. It’s hard to eat out to be honest because almost everything has meat in it, even in things like salads that you wouldn’t think would. I don’t like informing people because I personally do not care what other people eat. This is my thing and I don’t want to be one of those people who pushes my lifestyle on others. Being a vegetarian makes me feel good.” Religion also affects people’s dietary lifestyles. For example, Hindu cultures choose not to eat eggs, fish, meat or poultry because they believe it limits hurting other lifeforms. Muslims follow Halal dietary lifestyles, and Mormons cannot consume alcohol, caffeine or other mind-altering foods or drinks. Often, those who believe in the Jewish faith follow Kosher dietary lifestyles. “Our food is broken up into three categories: meat, dairy and pareve,”
said Hunter Dunn, a freshman at the university. “Kosher means must come from an animal that chews its cud and has split hooves. Cows, sheep and goats are kosher. Kosher fowls are identified by a universally accepted tradition and include the domesticated species of chickens, Cornish hens, ducks, geese and turkeys. Animal and fowl must be slaughtered with precision and examined by a skilled shochet, an individual extensively trained in the rituals of kosher slaughtering. All utensils must be kosher. All foods containing milk are classified as diary and must come from a kosher animal. Common pareve foods are eggs, fish, fruits, vegetables, grains, unprocessed juices, pasta, soft drinks, coffee, tea and many candies and snacks. Most seafood is not kosher.” Taylor Johnson can be reached at oali@ nevadasagebrush.unr.edu, or on Twitter @NevadaSagebrush.
MEAL Preferences Recipe
The art of making a Venezuelan arepa 1.
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Three different types of arepas sit on a platter. The arepa is a staple in both Venezuelan and Colombian households.
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he arepa is a staple in a Venezuelan and Colombian household, even though the arepa was clearly invented in Venezuela. Arepas brought me comfort and helped me feel unified with family even if we do have our differences. The arepa is something so simple to make, and I want to share my culture anyway I can. The best way for me to share my Venezuelan heritage is through food.
2 cups of white Harina P.A.N/masarepa/harina precocida (flour made from cooked and milled corn)
mozzarella
cheese
Knead dough a few times in the bowl, and set aside as you heat oil over medium heat in a pan. Grab a handful of arepa dough and roll each section into balls and gently flatten into ½ inch circles.
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Add three to four arepas at a time and cook for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown.
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Flip and repeat steps five through six
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After cooking the arepas set them aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
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Serve arepa and cut in half. Add filling of choice and enjoy!
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
Although the arepa may take some time to make all that can be said at the end is how delicious this Venezuelan household staple is.
The arepa can be eaten sweet, salty, filled with eggs, meat, beans, cheese, fried plantains and the list goes on, but how do you make this glorious “corn cake”?
Gather all ingredients needed:
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The arepa can be compared to bread in an American household or tortillas in a Hispanic household, but what makes the arepa unique is it is compatible with almost anything you can think of.
*the recipe below yields approximately six to eight arepas*
After mixing let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
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In a large bowl mix with your hands salt and flour together and gradually add water as you mix with your hands. When half of the water is incorporated mix the egg and the half cup of cheese to the flour mix (optional). Continue to gradually add water and while mixing make sure no lumps are present in the dough. *if by the end the dough seems to be too tough add a tablespoon of water and incorporate by mixing*
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4 ½ cup of water, 2 pinches of salt,
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A bag of Harina P.A.N is presented on Saturday, July 10, 2010. Harina P.A.N is the one type of flour that can be used to make arepas
Waffle fries suck,
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disgrace to the french fry name
By Darion Strugs
Your desired filling. Fillings can range from avocado to shredded beef.
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*Harina P.A.N/masarepa /harina precocida can be found in most Latino supermarkets and some supermarkets.
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he simple combination of potato, hot grease and salt make french fries the greatest food invention ever. Just because a potato is put into a deep fryer though, does not mean it can be considered a french fry. French fries have three common characteristics, none of which waffle fries have.
Amount of fries in container When buying french fries from any place, it is expected that there is supposed to be a nice amount of fries — assuming you’re not buying kids sized fries. This is something that is expected with all types of fries. When going to McDonalds, there should be 40 or more fries in a medium or large container, going to Archies at 2 a.m. after a good Saturday out with friends the basket is full of fries. Even Del Taco and Raising Cane’s, won’t undercut you with their crinkle cut fries. But when you order waffle fries from Chick-fil-A, you get 8 slabs of potato. To make matters worse, you can’t even pick a size. They give you the same size. The reason that cow always say “Eat mor chikin” in those Chick-fil-A commercials is to distract you from getting duped on your french fries. Stay Woke America.
“Dip Ability” The next important characteristic of the french fry is its “dip ability” meaning how easy it is to dip into the condiment of your choice. All other types of fries are easily able to be dipped into a container of ranch, ketchup or whatever your choice of condiment you prefer. With waffle fries that option is thrown out of the window. You either have to fold
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a fry like its a New York pizza to dip it or tear it into smaller pieces. Both should never have to happen.
Each french fry is one solid piece What in the world is the point of having holes in a fry? There isn’t one. Fries are supposed to be simple sticks of fried food. Even if you have to cut them up to be small and wimpy like In-n-Out fries, it is acceptable. Waffles fries are like those sweaters have holes in them, not fulfilling the their sole purpose of keeping you warm. If waffle fries weren’t giant, it would solve all of my problems with them, but at that point, just make regular fries. Chicken fries from Burger King are more french fries than Chickfil-A’s waffle fries. Waffle fries may be good potatoes but they are not good french fries. Which is something to keep in mind before everyone gets mad at me. What waffle fries need is a name change, similar to what UNLV did. When UNLV was Nevada Southern, it was a disgrace to the University of Nevada, Reno name. If waffle fries change their name to potato slices or potato wedges’ less ugly cousin then talk to me about where waffle fries stand. If you read far to this part and still decide to come at me sideways, my Twitter is @dstrugs and we can go on from there.
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A7 | OPINION
STAFF EDITORIAL
The time has passed to be intolerant
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n Tuesday, Jan. 29, “Empire” star Jussie Smollett was violently attacked in Chicago by two people yelling racist and homophobic slurs at him. Smollett is black and gay, as is his character on the show. The assailants punched him in the face, poured unknown chemicals on him and tied a rope around his neck. Fortunately, Smollett was able to walk away from the attack, and doctors cleared him to perform the following Saturday in Los Angeles. At this performance, Smollett reassured the audience he was okay after the attack. "I'm not fully healed yet," he said to the audience. "But I'm going to, and I'm gonna stand strong with y'all."
After Smollett was attacked, actors and activists took to social media to express solidarity with the actor and express concerns with the events that transpired. Fellow “Empire” star Taraji P. Henson posted about the attack on Instagram. “I wish what happened to my baby was just one big bad joke but it wasn’t and we all feel his pain right now. @jussiesmollett is pure love to the bone AND THAT IS WHY SO MANY ARE FEELING HIS PAIN BECAUSE IT IS OUR PAIN!!! I tell you one thing HATE WILL NOT WIN!!!! My baby is resilient and love still lives in him. The devil and his minions are very busy right now but one thing is for sure and two things are for certain #GODIS and that is all
I know. This song needs to be downloaded until it goes triple platinum because the message is NEEDED. #weareresilientpeople AND #weaintgoingnowhereuntillwearefinished. The love so many have for him just goes to show HE IS LOVE!!!! I LOVE YOU MY BABY MY BABY!!! #LOVEWINSALWAYS.” Pop singer Halsey also tweeted about the attack and commented on what it says about our current social climate. Actress Ellen Page also commented on the attacks during her appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and said the attacks were a result of the homophobic beliefs of Vice President Mike Pence. “If you are in a position of power, and you hate people, and you want to cause suffer-
ing to them, you go through the trouble, you spend your career trying to cause suffering — what do you think is going to happen?” Page said. “Kids are going to be abused, and they’re going to kill themselves. People are going to be beaten on the street.” It is reported the assailants yelled during the attack, “This is MAGA country”, referring to President Donald Trump’s campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again”. But, America is better with diverse people of all identities — including but not limited to Jussie Smollett. Yet, America seems to be reverting back to pre-Civil Rights beliefs about people of color and those in the LBGTQA+ community. At least it feels like the country is
becoming more intolerant of these people. The days of intolerance are over. In this country, there shouldn’t be an “us” and a “them”. We are all Americans and we all deserve the basic rights to live and love who we want to, no matter how we look on the outside. These things should not put a target on someone’s back. Lynching has no place in America, and events like these should stay in America’s dark days of intolerance. Yet, we’re hurtling right back into them. The attack on Smollett deeply hurt people of color and those in the LBGTQA+ community, among others. But it needs to hurt all of us. Those of us who are not directly affected by an
Post Super Bowl:
Go to work after the Super Bowl
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he day after the Super Bowl is always interesting. You have the people that are way too excited that Tom Brady won another Super Bowl – like it was a huge shock. You have the people who spent their night eating a gallon of ice cream to get over the Rams losing – or maybe that was just me. No matter where you land on the post-Super Bowl spectrum, stop calling out sick the day after the Super Bowl. In 2018, approxiJacey mately 13.9 million Gonzalez people called out of work the day after the Super Bowl. Executive coaching firm, Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. predicts that even more people will call out sick this year. Challenger expects Super Bowl-related absences to cost companies a collective $2.6 billion in losses this year. Some people even believe that Super Bowl Monday should be a national holiday. “Over the years, calls have been made to make Super Bowl Monday a national holiday, which would give fans time to decompress after the big game. In fact, Kraft Heinz gave some of their employees the day off after the Super Bowl last year,” said Challenger. Super Bowl Monday should not be a national holiday. There are so many holidays that absolutely should not be holidays, Columbus Day, Flag Day and Arbor Day just to name a few. If
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That’s the appeal which fuels XpressWest, a high speed rail proposal intent on connecting Southern Nevada to Southern California. XpressWest was recently acquired by Florida-based high speed rail operator Brightline, and it was announced construction would start this year and conclude in 2022. Admittedly, the service would initially only run to Victorville due to complications in getting over the Cajon Pass. Las Vegas hasn’t seen a passenger train service since 1997, meaning any journey to Los Angeles would be upwards of four hours, without taking into account the less than desirable traffic issues in LA. A rail link between Las Vegas and LA would not only serve to reduce travel Nick times but Alvarez would boost tourism. A trip to LA and vice versa would be a hop,
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The Over Under on Hulu, the underdog of streaming services
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Members of the New England Patriots tour the city of Boston in "duck boats" after winning Super Bowl 51 on February 7, 2017. Enjoying the Super Bowl is not a priority and shouldn't take precedent over work.
Punxsutawney Phil gets his own holiday, Election Day should damn well be a national holiday. Even though it’s been proven that people aren’t as productive on Super Bowl Monday as they are the rest of the year, a holiday in honor of Super Bowl would be idiotic. The Super Bowl is loved by a lot of Americans, but there are also people who have no interest in the game. Holidays are supposed to be enacted so everyone can enjoy the day and celebrate a common holiday. The only
people who want to “celebrate” the day after the Patriots win the Super Bowl are Patriots fans. Everyone else just wants to recover from their horrible hangover. Stop making excuses and get your butt to work! It’s not your employer’s fault that you decided to stay up taking shots while watching an American football game. Your boss didn’t force you to throw an epic Super Bowl party that didn’t end until the next morning, therefore your boss shouldn’t be caused additional stress because you
didn’t plan properly. Be more responsible and take a vacation day that Monday, or make sure your shift is covered by another coworker. Opinions expressed in The Nevada Sagebrush are solely those of the author and do not necessarily express the views of The Sagebrush or of its staff. Jacey Gonzalez studies journalism and can be reached at jaceygonzalez@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @NevadaSagebrush.
High speed rail viable option for transport magine being able to make it from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in an hour and a half.
attack like this should ask why, and how we can use our privilege to make the country better for our marginalized brothers and sisters. Desmond Tutu said, “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” Now is the time to act out and speak on the behalf of these communities to show them they are not the “others” in our country. Now is the time for acceptance and tolerance. Intolerance is the way of the past. Let’s keep it that way.
skip and a jump compared to a grueling drive on the interstate. High speed rail is not a new concept. The Northeast Corridor, connecting the 454 miles between Boston and Washington DC, began its construction in the 19th century but did not have service with 150 mph segments until the 1990s. Even still, road crossings, bridges and curves limit the route's capabilities. XpressWest aims to avoid those pitfalls and keep the line running at 150 mph for the majority of the route, producing quick travel times. The Northeast Corridor is an example of the “old world” of passenger rail service. Throughout the country, high speed rail proposals are popping up, akin to the bullet train style service seen in Japan. California voted in 2008 to begin construction of 220 mph high speed rail connecting San Francisco to Los Angeles, and later Sacramento. Florida already has high speed rail up and running, named Brightline. Eventually completely connecting Miami and Orlando, it runs at up to 125mph. I have always preferred rail travel to any other method. It is fair to say I was influenced
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The proposed high speed rail train as designed by Xpress West. Xpress West aims to create a fast and affordable way to travel between California cities and Las Vegas.
by my dad growing up, as he works with the railroad himself, but childhood infatuation with trains stuck. A question often received asks why I don’t drive from Reno to Sacramento or take a bus. There is no denying the train trip from here to Sacramento takes longer than a car ride, but what you lose in time you make up for
in comfort. The train cars have bathrooms, reclining seats, dining services and beautiful views. It is a more streamlined experience than taking a bus. Extensive security checks found at the airport, eating up an hour of time, are avoided when traveling by rail. With the implementation of high speed rail, there
will be a serious, affordable alternative to car travel and a contender to air travel. Opinions expressed in The Nevada Sagebrush are solely those of the author and do not necessarily express the views of The Sagebrush or of its staff. Nick Alvarez studies journalism and can be reached at jaceygonzalez@sagebrush.
ince streaming movies and television became normal everyday activities, Netflix has always been the leader of the pack. Their never ending cinema choices meant you could always find something to watch that you’d enjoy. But as the years went on, Netflix became more frustratingly boring with repetitive titles and constant low budget movies. Hulu is the underdog of streaming services, and is ultimately the best. Hulu is the better streaming service for many reasons. They have an array of original movies and series, while also having movies that are available to be streamed as soon Jacey as they’re out of the Gonzalez theater. Hulu is somehow deemed to be the little sister compared to Netflix, but in the last few years, they’ve brought more to streaming media than ever before. As a college student, it’s hard to watch live shows. You either have to have your own cable log in, or know your parent’s log in. When there are so many worthwhile shows on television – like “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” – you want to be able to watch these shows as up to date as possible. Hulu allows you to do that because of their contracts with ABC, NBC and Fox. Through Hulu, you have access to a lot of network TV shows about five hours after they air on live TV. This is so convenient because instead of dealing with individual network streaming applications, all you need to do is log on to Hulu to watch your favorite shows. Hulu tries their best to make sure the people who are in need of streaming services can afford them. In 2017, Hulu and popular music streaming service Spotify bundled their streaming services together and offered them to students for the low rate of $5.99/month. The duo now added Showtime to their deal, which means students on low budgets can afford to get three different streaming services for almost two dollars apiece. Hulu started getting smarter when it comes to sitcoms people love. When Netflix drops a series, Hulu is quickly behind to pick it up. They picked up teen favorites like “One Tree Hill” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as well as most of the Fox lineup. But, the same thing happened when Hulu and the CW’s contract ended, and all of the CW shows made their way to Netflix. Netflix has made some poor decisions lately. In December, the streaming service paid over $100 Million to keep the aged sitcom “Friends," because there was a huge outcry over it’s removal from fans of the show. Less than a month later, Netflix announced they were raising their prices. Netflix originals are a hit or a miss. The Netflix original, “Stranger Things” was one of the best reviewed and awarded shows, while the rocky comedy “Fuller House” was cancelled after five seasons. Don’t get me wrong, Netflix is still cool, we’re lucky to get “Bojack Horseman” out of it, but Hulu is the streaming service we deserve. Opinions expressed in The Nevada Sagebrush are solely those of the author and do not necessarily express the views of The Sagebrush or of its staff. Jacey Gonzalez studies journalism and can be reached at jaceygonzalez@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @NevadaSagebrush.
Sports
SPORTS| A8
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019
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Nevada athletics disbands rifle in favor of men’s cross country
Wolf Pack extend win streak after back-to-back blowouts
By Ryan Freeberg
By Darion Strugs
On Saturday, Dec. 15, the University of Nevada, Reno’s athletic department announced the Wolf Pack rifle team would be disbanded following the 2018-19 season. In their place, men’s cross country would be reinstated as a sport on campus. The decision was made in an effort to strengthen Nevada’s place in the Mountain West Conference, according to a news release from the university. Nevada rifle has a history of excellence at the university, reaching the NCAA Championships eight times, and having an individual winner, Ryan Tanoue, in 2004. Rifle is also the only sport in Nevada history to ever have an athlete win the NCAA Elite 89 — Olivia Pennell won in 2013. The award is given to an NCAA athlete with a GPA that ranks within the top 90 athletes nationally. The award at the time selected 89 athletes but it has since been upgraded to 90. “After a long period of careful consideration and a thorough evaluation of our intercollegiate athletics program, we feel these moves best represent Wolf Pack athletics in the current intercollegiate athletics landscape and our future within the NCAA and the Mountain West Conference,” university president Marc Johnson said. The announcement came with no prior hint that rifle was in jeopardy. An email was sent to the team, and then a team meeting was held to formally address the announcement. Team manager Colby Sakumoto said that the news came as a shock to them. “The entire team was stunned and heartbroken by this unexpected announcement, made during the middle of final exams, as there was no prior indication that terminating the program
LOOKING BACK UNLV The Nevada Wolf Pack Men’s Basketball team faced off against public enemy no. 1, the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels after six days off. A quiet week for players was ramped up as media outlets from Las Vegas refused to call Nevada by the proper name — adding fuel to an already fiery rivalry. The rest seemed to help a Wolf Pack team that already won five straight games coming into the Silver State Series — formerly the Governor’s Series — matchup. With a win, the Rebels would move into a tie with Nevada atop the Mountain West standings. The Wolf Pack had no intentions of letting that happen. Nevada took a 2-0 lead and left their foot on the gas pedal. Caleb Martin and Jordan Caroline led the way in the scoring department as always, both going into halftime with double-digit point totals. Nevada ended the first half with a 22-point lead over their rival from the South. The Rebels were held without a made threepoint attempt in the first half, putting their record three-point streak in jeopardy — coming into the game UNLV had made at least one three pointer in every game since Jan. 24, 1987. The energy surrounding the game entering the night seemed to be sucked out of the crowd as the second half went much like the first. UNLV extended their three-point streak, but it was a case of too little, too late. The only positive the Rebels could take after the embarrassing loss is out scoring the Pack 44-39 in the second half. The Wolf Pack shot an impres-
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Caleb Martin and Cody Martin both go up to block a Boise State player in a win over Boise State Saturday, Feb. 2, at Lawlor Events Center. The Wolf Pack have won seven straight games.
sive 87.5 percent from the free throw line draining 28 of their 32 free throw attempts. Every Nevada player that attempted at least one shot, also shot at least one free throw in the game. The team was sloppy handling the ball for their own standards. Nevada had only 14 assists while racking up 11 turnovers. The Wolf Pack seemed to have a field day as the night was filled with memorable dunks from Caroline and Trey Porter. The Martins also got in on the action as Caleb Martin had a first half, coast-to-coast dunk and followed it up receiving an alley-oop from his brother in the second half — Martin’s first dunk was number four on the SportsCenter Top 10 that night.
their second game of the week, the Wolf Pack dominated the Broncos in front of a sold-out crowd at Lawlor Events Center. Nevada took a 4-3 lead with just under three minutes gone in the half and never looked back — leading for every second of the the final 37:17 of the game. The Broncos kept the game close for a majority of the first half, until the Pack went on a 9-2 run to end the first half with a 4130 lead. Nevada continued their trademark second half success, never letting the Broncos get within nine points of the lead.
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Nevada would have two-days’ rest before facing off against Boise State in a matinee game. In
was even being considered,” Sakumoto said. Despite the unfortunate circumstances, the team says they will continue to proudly represent the university and are appreciative to their supporters and head coach Fred Harvey, who has led the rifle program for 23 years. “We are thankful that the university was able to fund us for so long,” said Casey Iwamoto, a junior on the team. “We do hope that there is some way that we can bring back the rifle program, we’re looking at different ways as a team to try and do that.” Just a few weeks before rifle learned that it would be terminated, the team was also informed that it would be losing its practice range in 2019. The university announced earlier in the month that they would be trading buildings with the Nevada Historical Society. The university would receive the historical society building, 2.68 acres of land and a cash payment of just over $770,000. The historical society would in return receive the Nelson Building, a building off campus, in the heart of downtown Reno. The basement of the Nelson Building houses the team’s practice range. The Nelson building was only supposed to be a temporary location for the rifle program. Following the expansion of the university’s seismological lab that pushed the team out of their previous range, rifle took up residence in shipping containers near campus. The shipping containers served as an interim home before the team made the move to the Nelson building. However, a more permanent dwelling was being planned for the program. Back in 2015, Nevada athletics director, Doug Knuth was featured in a video detailing the proposed new home of Nevada rifle. The practice facility was
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planned to be a 33,000 square foot state of the art facility featuring a 100-yard rifle range and dozens of inside and outside shooting positions ranging from small bore to tactical handgun. The complex was being planned with spectators in mind as well, making rifle a more accessible sport to the everyday fan with monitors and lobbies to watch the events. Local police departments would have also had access to the facility for training. Aaron Keller, statewide outdoor education coordinator for the Nevada Department of Wildlife, said that his department — with the help of private donations and Washoe County — had offered a subgrant to the university to help fund the new range. “We subgranted 800,000 dollars to what we call the University of Nevada shooting range, then we also pledged money over the next five years and that amount depended on what was needed,” said Keller. “We also planned to improve the range over time”. The portion of the subgrant given from the Department of Wildlife could theoretically still be on the table, as the grant cycle expires in June. Keller stated that the Department of Wildlife is very excited to partner with the university and hopes they will get to build the facility. Even with the outside support of the rifle program, it’s believed to have been shut down because of cost and lack of competition from schools in close proximity to Reno. Nevada is one of only 23 schools with Division I programs in the nation who compete in the sport.
Ryan Freeberg can be reached at dstrugs@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @SagebrushSports.
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