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INTERNATIONAL WOMAN CHARGED IN FOILED PARIS ATTACK A woman allegedly connected to the Islamic State was charged with terrorist criminal association and attempted assassination Saturday after plotting an attack on the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. The woman’s fingerprints were found Sunday, Sept. 4, in a car filled with five full gasoline tanks parked in front of the city’s famous cathedral. Authorities did not find a detonation device in the car. The woman has been identified only as Ornella G. She is on France’s “S” list of potential terrorists. She was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 7, in Orange, France. Three other women were arrested in connection to the plot on Thursday near Paris. One of the women had a letter in her purse swearing her allegiance to IS and Abu Mohammad alAdnani, a high-ranking official that was killed in late August. The Notre Dame cathedral receives 13 million visitors per year and is located in the heart of Paris.
NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS CRASHES AT DENVER AIRPORT, KILLS ONE, INJURES 18 A school bus crashed into a concrete pillar at the Denver International Airport Sunday, killing the driver and injuring 18 others. The bus was carrying members of a Colorado high school football team. Fifteen of the students were transported to four area hospitals and treated for nonlife-threatening injuries. Most have been released, but those with more serious injuries are still being treated. Three coaches were also injured and are being treated for injuries sustained during the crash. It is unclear what caused the crash. Denver Police Sgt. Michael W. Farr called the path the driver had taken “curious,” noting that she should not have been driving the way she was. She was on the fourth floor heading toward passenger arrivals when she crashed. The driver’s name has not been released.
LOCAL UNR FRESHMAN HOSTS 9/11 CEREMONY OUTSIDE JCSU A University of Nevada, Reno, student took matters into his own hands when he found out the university did not have a planned ceremony for the anniversary of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Danny De Lange, a freshman at UNR, and his family set up a display of American flags on the outside lawn of the Joe Crowley Student Union on Sunday honoring the men, women and children who died 15 years ago. The display read “Remember 9/11” in flags, one for every person who died in the attacks. There were also flags surrounding the words. “I see it as each one of those [flags] was a person, and each person came from a family,” De Lange told News 4 reporters Sunday. “That day, someone’s son, daughter, mother or father didn’t come home from work.” Sunday marked the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania that killed 3,000 people and injured over 6,000 more. Madeline Purdue can be reached at jsolis@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @TheSagebrush.
Nevada residents decide fate of marijuana, vote on recreational cannabis By Madeline Purdue Nevada is known for promoting activities that other states in the country consider illegal. It is the mecca for gambling, is the home to excessive partying, and the state even has legal prostitution. Yet Nevada is not the most progressive state on the West Coast — let alone the country — when it comes to marijuana use. In November, Arizona, California, Maine, Massachusetts and Nevada are voting on legalizing recreational marijuana use. As of now, marijuana is a Schedule I drug and use is heavily restricted by the federal government. Nevada is one of 25 states to legalize medical marijuana. The bill passed by popular vote in 2000, but it wasn’t until 2013 that the state created the system and regulations necessary for businesses to sell medical can-
nabis, and in 2015 Nevada’s first dispensary opened its doors. “It is a great feeling after two and a half years to have all of our businesses open and operating,” said Demetri Kouretas, CEO of The Grove, a medical cannabis dispensary in Las Vegas and Pahrump. The Grove is not only comprised of the two dispensaries but also a state-of-the-art cultivation and production facility. Nevada also decriminalized the possession and distribution of marijuana in 2001, giving lower sentences and fines to those guilty of committing these crimes.
WHAT QUESTION 2 IS ASKING Question 2 on Nevada’s ballot this November asks, “Shall the Nevada Revised Statutes ... allow a person, 21 years old or older, to purchase, cultivate, possess, or consume a certain
amount of marijuana ... impose a 15 percent excise tax on wholesale sales of marijuana; require the regulation and licensing of marijuana cultivators, testing facilities ... and provide for certain criminal penalties?” In layperson’s terms, if this passes anyone in Nevada over the age of 21 can buy 1 ounce of marijuana, have it on them at any given time and it is not considered a crime. The initiative allows for the state to only give out a certain number of dispensary licenses per county based on its population. Dispensaries are not allowed within 1,000 feet of any K-12 school or within 300 feet of a community center. There is still a criminal charge for possessing over the legal limit, distributing marijuana to people under 21 years of age and falsely claiming to be of legal age. This initiative does not stop the ability of employers to ban employees from marijuana use or business owners from restricting it from their properties. The initiative calls for a 15 percent sales tax on recreational marijuana sales, which will be returned to the state for funding the regulatory functions of this endeavor, and any
additional funds generated will be put toward Nevada’s education system.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA’S IMPACT ON NEVADA Medical marijuana was introduced to Nevada in 2000, but it took more than a decade for it to become a reality. Democratic Nevada Sen. Tick Segerblom, a longtime crusader of the marijuana fight and the legislator who shepherded the legislation through, has seen the economic benefits the medical marijuana industry has had in Nevada. Segerblom says more than $300 billion have been invested into Nevada’s economy just to get these dispensaries up and running, while more money has been streaming in from the actual sales revenue. Dr. Sue Sisley, a nationally recognized researcher of medical cannabis with ties to dispensaries in Nevada, agreed that the industry has boosted the state’s economy. “There were blighted areas that needed to be redeveloped, and the cannabis markets are breathing new life into these centers,” Sisley said. Dispensaries have seen more than just an economic benefit when it comes to their work.
“I originally got involved in the medical marijuana business for the business aspect of it,” Kouretas said. “As time has gone on, it has become more than just a business. On the medical side of it, I have been able to gain more awareness and understanding of what medical marijuana can do for patients and how it has helped them.” Sisley sees her patients improve with the help of cannabis. She does not see as many side effects as she does with pharmaceuticals, particularly the opiates that often are prescribed for various conditions, and some of her patients have switched to only using cannabis to treat their ailments. “I’m seeing it in my practice; disabled patients start using medical cannabis and they get off welfare, start working and holding down jobs,” Sisley said.
A POTENTIAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY If Question 2 passes in November, a new study finds it will have even more of a benefit to Nevada’s economy. RCG Economics and the Marijuana Policy Group released a study last week illustrating
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Bodies relocated Center changes name to increase student diversity By Rachel Spacek
Reno’s oldest cemetery is set to relocate its buried bodies in order to clear the land for potential development. The owner of Hillside Cemetery posted a notice earlier this month informing the public about the plans, a move that has triggered protest from community leaders and families of cemetery residents. Hillside Cemetery sits on the western side of the University of Nevada, Reno campus, surrounded by fraternity houses and offcampus student housing. The cemetery lacks a central water system and is covered with brown weeds and bushes. Despite the cemetery’s rundown appearance, a group of community volunteers has been preserving and cleaning the cemetery for almost five years. The volunteers are organized by Fran Tryon, a retired music teacher who has researched many of the families and individuals buried in Hillside Cemetery and decided their bodies must be protected. “I just think they are going about it wrong,” Tryon said. “There is a right way to do things and a wrong way to do things, and what they’re doing right now is wrong.
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They caused the upheaval by putting up the signs and I think our community should be outraged.” The volunteers recently formed a nonprofit organization in an attempt to preserve the history of the classic cemetery. Tryon said the owners of Hillside Cemetery, Sierra Memorial Gardens, have not informed the families of people buried in the cemetery of their decision. She also said the families were disturbed after they saw the sign and do not want their relatives moved. Sierra Memorial Gardens plans to move the bodies to the northern half of the cemetery in order to clear the southern half for potential development. In 2001, a law passed in Nevada saying that a cemetery owner can declare the cemetery no longer “in accordance with the health, safety, comfort or welfare of the public” and that there is not enough funding to keep up the cemetery. The law passed at the request of Sierra Memorial Gardens’ lobbyists. “The restoration of Hillside Cemetery will fulfill a vision that has been shared by the State of Nevada, institutions and individuals dating back
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By Madeline Purdue The Center for Student Cultural Diversity is getting a new name this semester. The Center Every Student. Every Story’s new mission is to make the space more inclusive to people from every way of life. Blane Harding, the director of the newly renamed The Center Every Student. Every Story, has wanted to change the name and direction since coming to the
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all different identities together,” Harding said. The majority of the students that come into The Center are students of color, and while the University of Nevada, Reno, has over 21,000 students enrolled, only 700 of them — a little more than 3 percent — are black. Harding wants to change The Center from a cultural center to an inclusive space for people of all different backgrounds. Whether they are white, involved in Greek life or disabled, it is a place for all students to be. Cultural centers started in the 1960s as an academic center for students of color on predominantly white campuses. While Harding believes that the need for a space like that exists, he wants The Center to be more. “When students eventually graduate from this institution or any other institution in the country, they are going to be out there working with people that are different than themselves,” Harding said. “They’re going to be out there working with people that have different identities, different backgrounds, different experiences, and what a better place to make yourself comfortable with that concept than on a college campus?” To accomplish this, Harding wants to bring all students together. One way The Center does this
is by hosting Diversity Dialogues. They have occurred once a month ever since December 2015. Students gather to talk about a variety of subjects, such as diversity in the classroom and faculty, Hispanic-Serving Institution status and more. Students, staff and anyone else who wants to join in on the conversation or learn more about diversity are welcome to attend. The Center celebrates each heritage month and encourages students of other backgrounds to join. They also hold events for gay awareness and Coming Out Day. Staff can help students fill out any financial aid forms they might need help with, such as the FAFSA. They offer academic and personal advising to anyone who may need it. They also provide help to undocumented students. The Center offers Safe Zone training for anyone who wants to learn more about the LGBTQ community. Students can sign up individually, as a group or as part of their club or organization. The Center Every Student. Every Story is open on Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Madeline Purdue can be reached at jsolis@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @TheSagebrush.
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the projected results in the next seven years. They estimate that the state’s annual marijuana market sales will increase to almost $300 million by 2018 and just over $485 million by 2024. They also expect that 54 percent of these sales will be to tourists. They forecast that 3,298 fulltime jobs will be created directly if the initiative passes, and 6,208 will be created over time. The study shows that more than $1 billion will be added directly to Nevada’s economy, and the tax revenue just from marijuana from 2018-2024 will be north of $460 million. “We are hoping that it will double our business or more if it goes recreational,” Kouretas said. Republican Nevada Sen. Patricia Farley says she expects more retail and cultivation centers to be created or expanded if the initiative passes, generating more tax money. Colorado has seen its marijuana industry gain a billion dollars a year since January 2014. Over 10,000 jobs were created since recreational marijuana was voted to be legal.
RECREATIONAL REGULATIONS Officials with the Nevada Legislature and representatives from the marijuana community visited Colorado in June to learn how the state has regulated recreational marijuana. Their goal is to avoid what could be harmful mistakes while implementing the system in Nevada. Should the initiative pass in November, marijuana is expected to be regulated like alcohol and other controlled substances. Farley thinks people need to look for a commitment from the marijuana industry to regulate and enforce the rules, as well as make sure lawmakers address these concerns. “My job as a legislator is to make sure I know the truth about how it has affected Colorado, Washington, Oregon and reach out to organizations like the Brooking’s Institute and tobacco, because Big Tobacco uses prevention and intervention programs and has been fairly successful,”
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as early as the 1920s,” said Drew Lawton, owner of Sierra Memorial Gardens in a statement. “The restoration is under Nevada law and will be accomplished by archaeologists and other professionals and experts experienced in such relocation and restoration projects.” UNR owned the cemetery before 1996 and had planned to build student housing on the land, but ran into legal and moral issues regarding removing the bodies from the ground. The university then sold the property in 1996 to the Lawton family, who own Sierra Memorial Gardens. After the purchase, the family has since tried to disinter the bodies multiple times. Each time they were stopped by community advocates and family members. “They’re calling it a restoration, and it is not a restoration,” Tryon said. “It is a dismantling because a restoration would bring the cemetery back to its original state.” In 1868, where Hillside Cemetery stands now, stood Reno
Farley said. Colorado tags each marijuana plant with a chip to help track the plant through its life. The state requires that every product be tested for potency and contaminants. It also must be sold in a child-proof container. “Our regulations will mirror Colorado, and Colorado has one of the best regulatory enforcements,” Farley said. “It’s still tough and rigorous to get marijuana.”
IS NEVADA READY FOR RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA? Many people don’t seem to think so, including Gov. Brian Sandoval, U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt and Lincoln County sheriffs. Sandoval has stated his objections come from his days as a federal judge, where he saw young people led into trouble from marijuana use. Reid told reporters in Las Vegas on Aug. 16, “That’s something we need to look at quite a bit longer. I think it’s something we have to be very careful with.” Law enforcement worries about the number of impaired drivers on the road increasing, Lincoln County Sheriff Kerry Lee told the Lincoln County Record. There isn’t a test available for law enforcement to quickly check if an individual is too high to be driving like there is for alcohol, to know how long ago the person used the substance or a way to tell if food in the car is infused with marijuana. One thing that advocates for Question 2 argue is that police officers will have more time to focus on more serious crime. Chief John Jackson of Colorado’s Greenwood Village Police Department told The Boston Globe that what he sees is inconsistent with those expectations. Dr. John Packham, director of health policy research at the UNR School of Medicine, says his biggest concern when it comes to the new initiative is youth access. “There are all sorts of regulatory issues we can think about for already legal substances like tobacco and alcohol. Recreational marijuana will have its own unique aspects, but there are things that can be learned,” Packham said. Packham says in his perfect Cemetery where the first person buried was Menerva Morton, said Tryon. The last grave of the cemetery was dug in 1959. Reno’s first settlers Plumb, Peckham, Marsh, and Mayberry were buried in the cemetery. Today those families have their names on popular streets in Reno and Sparks. According to Tryon, the developer and owner of City View Terrace LLC offered to buy the cemetery land from Sierra Memorial Gardens last year. “It bothers me that they are going to put the sale of this land in their own pockets. They are not going to share it with these families,” said Tryon. Tryon believes the families of those buried in the plots of land on the cemetery own that land and City View Terrace LLC does not have the right to remove the bodies and take the land. Over 1,400 people are buried in Hillside Cemetery. The southern side contains over 190 plots with potentially up to 18 bodies in each. Activists and community members say it is not just a legal battle being fought between the families and Sierra Memorial Gardens, but a moral one. The sign posted on the front gate of Hillside Cemetery says
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world, 5 to 10 percent of the tax money going toward education would be earmarked for public health. He wants public health authorities to set up a way to collect baseline data to see if there is an increase in youth access. Still, he expects the initiative to pass. Groups against Question 2’s passing have yet to be vocal in Nevada. Join Together Northern Nevada has bought billboards showing images of food and asking if viewers could “spot the pot” as a way to show that children can’t tell the difference between marijuanainfused food and normal food. However, the group cannot take a stance on the initiative because it receives federal grants. Nevadans for Responsible Drug Policy has a website dedicated to fighting the initiative, but the group hasn’t put out any advertising and does not plan to, according to what co-founder and Assemblyman Pat Hickey told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “The only real opposition we have been facing is from project SAM,” said Joe Brenzy, spokesperson for Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol in Nevada, the activist group behind support for the initiative. “Although they’re trying to come in at the last minute and change an issue that the majority of Nevadans have supported for years, we are debating them and fighting back at every turn.” As of Aug. 29, Brenzy’s group had reserved more than $900,000 worth of advertising space slated to run in the month before the election. Opposition groups have none. The group says its latest poll is at 51 percent support for the initiative and 40 percent against, but it expects those numbers to tighten as Election Day gets closer. “We support it because marijuana will be more accessible to people who can’t get it right now,” said Riana Durrett, the executive director of the Nevada Dispensary Association. “Marijuana is prevalent in our society already. We are not going to be increasing the amount of marijuana use; we’re going to be regulating the current marijuana use.” Segerblom encourages the passing of this initiative so that people who are going to use marijuana, regardless of its legality, can know exactly what is in
it because it will be tested to the highest standards. He also thinks police will have more resources to dedicate to crime other than marijuana, and Nevada citizens and visitors won’t have to worry about being caught by the police. He thinks legalizing recreational marijuana will only benefit Nevada and attract more tourists. “I really feel it is the next step in Nevada’s evolution,” Segerblom said. “We are known around the world: go to Nevada and have a good time. Do things you might not do back at home.”
they plan to start disinterring the bodies by Sept. 30. Tryon hopes the community will step up to help protect this historical cemetery, as communities have protected the old Sacramento cemetery and the classic cemetery in Virginia City. Tryon said Sierra Memorial Gardens has not been to any
community meetings about the issue and has cancelled plans to meet with families and concerned volunteers. “Somebody has to speak for the families, I will gladly be that person,” said Tryon.
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SENATE RECAP SEPT. 13 By Rachel Spacek
RESIGNATION ASUN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING SENATOR RESIGNS The second meeting of the 84 session of the Senate of the Associated Students of Nevada began Wednesday evening as Speaker Noah Teixeira read the resignation letter of Sen. Ali Oliva of the College of Engineering. Oliva wrote in his letter that his classes conflict with weekly senate meetings. Teixeira encouraged Sen. John Urquidi, also of the College of Engineering, to inform his college of the open spot.
COMMITTEE COMMITTEE CHANGES The senate made several committee changes in preparation for committee meetings next week. An election for the new chair for the Special Committee on Safety, Sustainability and Wellness was also held to prepare the committees for fall meetings. Sen. Carissa Bradley of the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources nominated Sen. Brittany Blair, also of CABNR, for the position of chair. No other nominations were made. In her speech for the position, Sen. Blair discussed her passion for the committee. As the chairperson of SSW, Blair said she sees the committee spreading awareness about the importance of campus wellness and sustainability. In a unanimous vote, Blair was made chairperson of SSW.
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Marijuana grows in a cultivation center in Las Vegas on July 14. Nevadans will vote on the recreational marijuana initiative in November.
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A notice posted earlier this month informs cemetery visitors of the disinternment of bodies to begin Sept. 30. The owners of Hillside Cemetery plan to develop the land after the relocation.
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The Senate heard Senate Bill 84 — an act to purchase new video and photography equipment for Inkblot Marketing. Inkblot is the marketing team for ASUN, the Center for Student Engagement and all Tier One-funded clubs on campus. Liv Moore, the director of Inkblot, gave a presentation to inform the senators how Inkblot will use the proposed $2,595.99 for camera equipment. Moore said Inkblot will be better able to assist ASUN, the Center for Student Engagement and clubs with marketing with the new equipment. Inkblot has grown in recent years in terms of employees, video requests and the quality of their products. This year, the videography department is operating with only one camera. Employees are having to use their personal equipment and are even renting equipment from campus and outside sources. Moore said she sees the videography department growing heavily in the next three to five years and, in order to grow and create better products, the new equipment is necessary. Inkblot’s operating account is $42,000. That account is used to pay for the printing of advertisements and posters for ASUN, Inkblot, the Center for Student Engagement and campus clubs. The money for the equipment would be additional funding. In a roll-call vote, the senate unanimously approved S.B. 84. Rachel Spacek can be reached at jsolis@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @TheSagebrush.
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Hot air balloons soar across the Biggest Little City skyline By Emily Fisher Sleepy people of all ages walked toward a beacon of glowing balloons in the middle of Rancho San Rafael Park for the 35th annual Great Reno Balloon Race that began Friday, Sept. 9, and continued through Sunday. The breathtaking view of nearly 100 hot air balloons dancing in the sky draws an average of 120,000 spectators, making the event a beloved community tradition. The Great Reno Balloon Race has won many awards, including “Best Special Event in Reno” and “Best Special Event in Northern Nevada,” and remains the largest free hot air balloon event in the world. Before the sun rises audiences experience Dawn Patrol, a trademark of the Great Reno Balloon Race. This show features six experienced pilots specially trained to fly in the dark. This is a dangerous task; pre-dawn atmospheric conditions can be unpredictable, but the balloons twinkling against the dark Nevada sky is a favorite among many attendees.
As the sunlight begins to spread over the field of spectators, the Dawn Patrol pilots land their balloons and prepare for mass ascension. Guests are allowed to walk among the balloons as pilots and their crews prepare for flight. Giant fans blow cool air into balloons of all shapes and sizes before the fiery propane blaze helps them to rise. Two balloons carrying the Nevada state flag and the U.S. flag take the sky as the singing of the national anthem marks the official start of the Great Reno Balloon Race. “Standing out on this field is like a momentary escape from reality,” said Jeff Haliczer, a balloon pilot assisting with inflation. Cheers erupt all around the field as one vibrant balloon after another rises into the early morning sky. Memorabilia, warm food and drinks, and handmade crafts also await attendees on Balloon Boulevard, where a portion of all sales go toward the funding for future events. “The balloon race is one of my favorite events in Reno,” said spectator Taylor Chase. “You have to wake up early, but it’s worth it once all of the balloons start to go up. It’s a spectacular sight.”
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1. Jeff Haliczer pulls the handling line in order to stabilize the balloon during inflation on Saturday, Sept. 10. 2. Pilot Marilyn Wallace was one of the first to have her balloon, “Rainbow through Heaven” launched into the sky. 3. The vibrantly colored balloons inflate. 4. The sun shines over “Magic Moments,” the balloon piloted by Leroy Coffman II. 5. A volunteer helps to unfold the balloon set to fly the American flag in the opening ceremony. 6. Pilots prepare to take off for the Mass Ascension Launch. 7. The burner of the “Patriot” balloon spits out fire before liftoff. 8. One of the six Dawn Patrol balloons lights up the early-morning sky.
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PACK N THE EVENTS THINGS TO WATCH OUT FOR THIS WEEK By Blake Nelson
CURSE LEAGUE CONCERT DATE: Tuesday TIME: 8:30 p.m. LOCATION: The Holland
Project INFO: Another sleeper indie band is making its way to the Holland Project. Curse League is an emo-punk band that makes some killer, sad boy tunes. With Curse League are local math rockers Rob Ford Explorer and instrumental hardcore band Blinded Youth. This one's for the sad daddies out there. Tickets are $5.
FALL MOVIE SERIES: 'FINDING DORY' DATE: Thursday TIME: 6 p.m. LOCATION: Joe Crowley
Student Union, Theater INFO: Don't we all need a shot of nostalgia in these hectic times? Or maybe take us back to a more peaceful time? Well, Pixar is doing just that for all the millennials who grew up with hits like "Toy Story." Catch "Finding Dory" for free this Thursday with your buds and catch some feels at the same time.
UNR begins to bridge the gap with Reno By Blake Nelson The gates opened last Saturday at 1:30 p.m. for the University of Nevada, Reno’s next step toward a more cohesive campus and community – the Biggest Little Festival. A line stretched to the entrance of the intramural fields, lengthening and shortening throughout the afternoon and into the night. Attendees wore trendy festival attire in Reno’s dry heat to see national and local acts perform, the largest of which being California gangster rapper YG. The festival included over 10 musical acts and featured multiple local vendors and dicey carnival rides for the courageous festivalgoer. It spread across the eastern intramural field and parking lot, lending itself to the festival tone that the Associated Students of the University of Nevada initially set out to achieve. The Biggest Little Festival served as UNR’s Welcome Week concert; however, notable measures were taken to focus on the community and to overall make the experience richer, compared with past Welcome Week concerts. Continuing a theme of “Campus to the City” laid out for ASUN and the university, the festival acted as another reason for students and community members to mingle and to feel accustomed and comfortable with each other. Community members could buy tickets the day of at a higher price than students but with all of the perks that a student ticket offered. Casandra Hurdle, director of event programming for ASUN, anticipates the result of the festival being a platform for community growth, as well as a new tradition for the university. “I hope the city sees that we do big
and really exciting things and want to be a part of that,” Hurdle said when asked what the event would mean for the city. Vendors were also invited to bring the city onto the campus and allow students to experience what Reno has to offer. “I graduated from Nevada ... and I also played softball,” said Britton Murdock, owner of The Biggest Little Fashion Truck. “I love this campus and I love this university, and I really want to get involved with the university's students.” Vendors included local food trucks like Still Rolling, an egg roll vendor, and The Golden Choke, a pop-up store that specializes in handmade choker necklaces. ASUN also focused on the university as a whole, taking special care to include a range of genres and performers. The various performers ranged from electronic dance music to the aforementioned gangster rap of YG. “We’re trying to reach a bigger audience for this event,” said Brandon Boone, president of ASUN. “This year we really tried to diversify the artists that we brought.” The people who went to the festival were treated to a variety of music styles and types of performances. Most noteworthy among the acts was the explosive performance of Zella Day and the dance-inducing beats of What So Not. It should be noted that YG’s set was anticlimactic to say the least. He showed little enthusiasm and played much fewer songs than anticipated. If this reflects on the festival, however, then it only reflects as a growing pain for the festival and not a major flaw. Students and community members alike danced into the night, enjoying local food and carnival attractions in between the larger acts’ sets.
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Robby Hauldren (left) and Freddy Kennett (right) of the EDM outfit Louis the Child DJ at the Biggest Little Festival on Saturday, Sept. 10. Louis the Child performed a rambunctious show as the sun set,
The direction that ASUN is taking is toward inclusion and community among students and their neighbors. “I want this to be a staple of the campus and a way to further the ‘Campus to the City’ initiative,” Hurdle said. “When you look back I want [BLF] to be what really started it though.” Students and members of the com-
munity can anticipate the fourth annual March from the Arch event preceding the homecoming game being more inclusive of the community as well as incorporating more parts of the university into the event. Blake Nelson can be reached at jsolis@sagebrush.unr.edu or on Twitter @b_e_nelson.
BRUSHFIRE PATCH/BUTTON WORKSHOP DATE: Friday TIME: 5 p.m. LOCATION: The Holland
Project INFO: A call to all those students who want to create, but not for the Sagebrush. The Brushfire Literature & Arts Journal is hosting a free patchand button-making event for anyone who wants to get acquainted with the staff and the Holland Project too. Make sure to go hang out and get some sweet DIY swag at the same time.
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Attendees of the Biggest Little Festival cheer on Saturday, Sept. 10. The intramural fields held attendees from both the university and the surrounding community during the event.
NEVADA VS. BUFFALO TAILGATE DATE: Saturday TIME: 4:30 p.m. LOCATION: Joe Crowley
Student Union, Patio INFO: Head over to the Blind Onion for some pizza and games before the Nevada and Buffalo game. You'll be joined by UNR alumni and a set of giant Jenga. Pizza and beer for purchase and hangs for free.
THE BAND PERRY CONCERT DATE: Saturday TIME: 8 p.m. LOCATION: Peppermill,
Tuscany Events Center INFO: The Band Perry blows up your radio every now and then, and now the trio is blowing up your city. Get down to the Peppermill for the band you undoubtedly rock out to in your car when nobody is watching. Tickets start at $29. Blake Nelson can be reached at jsolis@nevadasagebrush.unr. edu or on Twitter @b_e_nelson.
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Travis Scott phones it in on ‘BITTSM’
Pretty Lights — Hit me with your laser beams
By Joey Thyne Travis Scott rose to prominence after being signed by Kanye West to GOOD Music in 2012. This led to producing credits on “Cruel Summer” and “Yeezus,” on which his dark and abrasive influence is undeniable. After two mixtapes, his first album, “Rodeo,” came out last year, featuring the breakout single “Antidote.” Now, he has returned with “Birds in the Trap Sing Mcknight.” What does music become when the need for artistic statement is alleviated? Similar to guilty-pleasure reality television or gluttonous blockbusters, trap music is an inherently hedonistic genre. By trade Travis Scott is an entertainer, making raucous bangers to incite live-show mosh pits and dormroom sing-alongs. First and foremost, he is a producer. The beats are gritty, sinister and over-the-top. He has been outspoken about his love of metal and punk music. This explains the visceral energy his music provides. Songs like “biebs in the trap” and “goosebumps” are thrilling to mindlessly jam out to. The lyrics are a hodgepodge of random party imagery and an oversaturation of ad-libs (“Straight Up,” “It’s lit!”). Guest appearances by wordsmith behemoths like Andre 3000 and Kendrick Lamar feel out of place. It is worth mentioning that Scott was able to retrieve Kid Cudi out of whatever hole he had dug himself into following the unlistenable “Speeding Bullet to Heaven” to deliver a solid verse. “BITTSM” is redundant in its in-your-face high energy. Relief is found in “first take” and “lose” which are the only songs with any semblance of subtlety. On “Rodeo” there was an effort to experiment and vary his sound with some intriguing results like “90210.” “BITTSM” sticks to the same formula of hook/bass drop/ repeat. One could blame this on the confines of trap, but artists like Future have been able to innovate in terms of flow and melody within the genre. If Scott isn’t able to entertain, what service is he bringing to the table? There are times when
Travis seems totally apathetic, like on “coordinate,” bored by his own music. There are other times when the music is actively irritating, such as the caustic falsetto on “sweet sweet” and the cataclysmic beat of “guidance.” His distorted crooning becomes grating over time. His hard-rock tendencies also cause him to portray himself as moody or disturbed, with some preposterous outcomes like the sulky temperament of “the ends.” The album ends on a high point. “pick up the phone” and “wonderful” are well-crafted songs with great production where Scott has fun and doesn’t take himself too seriously. However, the songs may succeed due to their features, Young Thug and the Weeknd respectively. This further proves Scott thrives in collaboration and when he leans more toward pop music. “BITTSM” is what happens when a feature artist has to occupy nearly an hour. Countless times, he has proved himself as a skilled producer. He is awesome on a hook — “Champions” by Kanye is a perfect example. Maybe sometime in the future he can release a wellrounded project that is more than just a few good singles wading in filler, but right now an entire album by him is a chore to listen to. Joey Thyne can be reached at jsolis@nevadasagebrush.unr.edu or on Twitter @b_e_nelson.
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Album Review
‘BIRDS IN THE TRAP SING MCKNIGHT’ Travis Scott Release Date: Sep. 2 Genre: Rap, Hip-Hop
By Adrian Bowles “Aha, hush that fuss. Everybody move to the back of the bus. Do you wanna bump and slump with us? We the type of people make the club get crunk.” Big Wild asked the crowd if they were ready for new music and he immediately mixed in “Rosa Parks” by Outkast. This was just one of the many songs Big Wild remixed into his set on Tuesday, Sept. 6, in the Reno Events Center for one of the many Burning Man decompression events, which also featured Pretty Lights and Mikey Thunder. This wasn’t the only song featuring Outkast he remixed; he also played his remix to “International Players Anthem” by UGK featuring Outkast. Big Wild is known to mix in many hip-hop artists such as Outkast, Chance the Rapper and Hundred Waters. Big Wild’s recent set was very similar to his set at SnowGlobe in 2015 and his set at the Do Lab at Coachella in 2016, where he also dropped his more popular tracks “Aftergold” and “Venice Venture.” Most people recognize “Throw some D’s on that B****” from Rich Boy’s “Throw Some D’s” and get excited hearing it over Big Wild’s earthy, euphoric beats in “Venice Venture.” Despite lacking visuals, he continued to play his more popular remixes, such as “For the Love” by Griz and “Show Me Love” by Hundred Waters. Even though Big Wild’s set seemed a little simplistic next to all of Pretty Lights’ gear, the energy in the room was apparent. Once “Aftergold” was mixed into his set, most people couldn’t resist dancing to the spiritual tune. Big Wild was constantly seen mixing songs on his controller, then going back to his drums where he could play on his beat pad and his bongo. He also brought a Cajon drum, and he sat on it while he played. After Big Wild finished his set, the anticipation grew rapidly. The room within the Event Center began to fill quickly, with great hopes that Lil Uzi Vert would be coming on next to give a great show. People were excited to have the rapper in the middle of the DJs, throwing a wild card into the mix. After about 20 minutes of waiting, the fans began to get frustrated and started questioning when he was going to come out, or if he was going to at all. Unfortunately due to a confrontation behind the scenes with Lil Uzi Vert’s tour manager and Mikey Thunder, Lil Uzi was asked not to perform. Instead Mikey
Thunder was asked to come back on the stage and perform for the second time that night. Fortunately Mikey Thunder’s genre-blending, bass-driven electronic music was able to keep the audience happy until Pretty Lights came on. Mikey Thunder’s set was upbeat, playing Big Gigantic’s remix to “Ghostbusters” along with remixing DMX’s “Party Up.” His set sounded like upbeat house music with a twist of It’s All Good records. He continued by playing “C’mon” by Big Gigantic featuring Griz followed by songs with saxophone. Who doesn’t love the saxophone nowadays? Despite both opening and coming back on stage to perform, he mixed in a lot of crowd favorites to keep the crowd enthused. Being able to see all of Pretty Lights’ gear was only a tease, a way to see what they had to offer. Finally, at 9:54 p.m. Pretty Lights came on stage and gave the crowd a complete show. Not only was the music booming and echoing around the room in the best way possible, they also had countless lasers and lights shooting all over the stage. Derek Vincent Smith is the main force behind Pretty Lights. On this tour they performed as a group with three different DJs, a drummer and a man on the keyboards. They mixed for about two hours, mixing in some of their favorites such as “One Day They’ll Know” and “I Can See It In Your Face.” Their music was heavier than anticipated, sounding like a heavy electronic version of Explosions in the Sky and grabbing your emotions with each song. The highlight of their set was when they played their amped-up remix to “Finally Moving” that made the whole room shake. It was great to see the mix of burners and students returning for the semester, all jamming out together. The burners and ravers brought out all of their toys during Pretty Lights’ set — their light gloves, glow-in-the-dark hula-hoops and their glowing jewelry. The vibes within the building were unreal. Everyone was happy to be partying together; it was a treat to be a part of. The only thing that was missing were the Burning Man art cars that were in the Event Center during the Skrillex show. That would have completed the whole experience. There wasn’t a bad seat in the whole room for Pretty Lights’ set; the light and laser show offered a great view from ev-
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Pretty Lights performs at the Reno Events Center on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016. Pretty Lights performed as part of a decompression event for Burning Man.
ery angle. At times the music and lights would get overwhelming for some people, but unlike at PowPow, where if you went to the back of the venue you felt like you were missing out on Flosstradamus or Flux Pavilion’s set, this wasn’t the case. The seats in the back offered a relaxing spot to view the show without missing anything. The volume was so loud you could hear everything from the back and the light show was so big that it was still very enjoyable to watch from the back of the venue. It was interesting to see DJs take over the Events Center again; maybe this will be a reccurring theme we will be seeing. Hopefully Fresh Bakin can continue to bring us more amazing shows in the Events Center. With the burners returning to the city, one last “rager” before the semester hits us in full stride may have been the perfect way to decompress before we all have to get back to reality. Adrian Bowles can be reached at jsolis@sagebrush.unr.edu or on Twitter @b_e_nelson.
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Fight Apple’s courage with your wallet
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or months it’s been an open secret that Apple would be removing the 3.5- mm headphone jack from the iPhone 7. Anger simmered online as commenters — both professional and amateur — furiously typed away. How could they! What a stupid move that would be! They can’t possibly get rid of the headphone jack, how will I listen to my phone AND charge it at the same time?
But underlying this hate, there was a hope. Maybe if Apple saw all the rage, they would change course, right? Nope. When Tim Cook officially unveiled that new iPhone last Wednesday, it stung. Partially because it destroyed all hope that the iPhone 7 would not ditch the headphone jack, but more so because of Apple’s’ reasoning. Asking the keynote audience rhetorically why Apple would get rid of the jack, executive Phil Schiller said, “The reason to move on really comes down to one word: courage. The courage
to move on and do something new that betters all of us.” Ah yes, courage. It definitely takes plenty of courage to force people to pay more for adapters and accessories that are absolutely unnecessary. But now almost a week after that announcement, it’s nothing new or controversial to say that the iPhone 7, without a precious 3.5-mm jack, is a mistake. But this decision is not one that will usher in a new future, nor is it one that necessitates some kind of new era of wireless technology. This is a decision that does one thing: serves Apple’s bottom line. Specifically, to replace the 3.5-mm jack, Apple has chosen to embrace Bluetooth technology with its absurdly expensive “AirPods.” At nearly $160 a pop, these wireless earbuds are no small investment. But Apple assures us that it’s all part of the future of smartphones. More damning than that though, Bluetooth is not a universal standard like the trusty 3.5-mm jack and
isn’t a clearly better option than a wired connection. Wireless earbuds are universally more expensive than wired and the aux cord is by far the simplest way to connect a smartphone to a car stereo. And while most modern cars are Bluetooth-enabled, the tech is often spotty at best and useless at worst. Add to this the fact that the average age for a car in America is over 11 years, and the problems truly begin to mount. But oh, Apple says, it’s time to usher in a new future. Is it a coincidence that this future helps Apple’s bottom line more than anything else? Probably not, especially at a time when the smartphone market is more competitive than ever. In fact, it’s more likely than not that the Apple decision-making process on the iPhone 7 was driven largely by business. The iPhone is no longer the only belle at the ball, and competition with Android phones is stiff. But if Apple really wanted to bring in a new future for smartphones, then they would package the AirPods for free with the 7. But
The Reno Balloon Race — Great???? C
ountdown in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the balloonists of the Dawn Patrol Was the GRBR a real thing or just a weird GLOWWWWWWW. selected? Are they like the Top Gun of dream? These are the questions that force So, it’s senior year and you hot-air balloon pilots? It’s 8 a.m. and thousands of UNR super-seniors to stay finally made it to the balloon the event is over, do I keep drinking or in school for one more year and attend race, a Reno tradition that you’ve failed go to sleep? What part of this is actually one more Great Reno Balloon Race. to attend three years in a row because a race? Does the Great Reno Balloon Race I don’t have answers to any of these you’ve been too lazy or too drunk on Team have permission to use the “Lord of questions. I don’t know if anyone has Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday the Rings” soundtrack? Is this event the answers. I guess we’ll just have to go consecutively. reason Rancho San Rafael isn’t a dog park again next year. It’s not like I’m graduatThere are two strategies that you anymore? Is anyone selling hot air baling! could’ve employed to make it happen loon rides or do we all just have to watch? Now in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Twinkle twinkle this year. Did you Which terrorist organization was flying everybody. go to bed early and the drones and which terrorist organizawake up at 5 a.m.? tion was vaping? How many children J.P. Prewitt studies philosophy. He can be Or did you pull an did I step on to get to the middle of the reached at alexandraschultz@unr.edu all-nighter and go field? This many people live in Reno? and on Twitter @TheSagebrush. straight from Sloves’ set at 1 Up? I’d guess the latter. Either way you were one J.P. of the hundreds Prewitt of tired zombiemonsters stumbling down Washington Street at way too early in the morning to watch hot air balloons “race” each other. Do the actual races happen earlier in the week? Will we ever know? If you’re like me and nothing productive can be done at 5 a.m., then the GRBR was probably a bit of a blur. It was dark, there was a lot of people in pajamas slowly shuffling through a park, and there was a DJ who played music that sounded something like a mashup of poor Journey cover band music meets elevator tunes. But eventually, if you stuck it out long enough, there was a beautiful sunrise and hot-air balloons ascended into the heavens right in front of your eyes. Was it worth it? That Insta-pic lighting was pretty amazing. If you happen to be the Moaning Myrtle that won the Harry Potter-themed costume contest, then hell yeah it was worth it. If the balloon race was confusing for you like it is for me every year, I’ll bet you have a lot of questions, for example, which of the two Moaning Myrtles won the Harry Potter-themed costume contest? Did I pay an entrance fee to get into the event? Does Tim Taylor, the world’s greatest balloonist, look like the wizard from The Wizard of Oz (he was the Emily Fisher/Nevada Sagebrush ISIS-fighting captain of the American On Saturday Sept. 10, the hot air balloons that took place in the annual Dawn Patrol flag balloon)? Why wasn’t there a took off into the night. Harambe balloon this year? How are
they didn’t, and they won’t, if only because it’s a money-losing proposition. But at the end of the day, we have to look at this issue holistically and as consumers. If a company isn’t up to snuff, the answer is simple: don’t buy from that company. Apple says its decison is driven by courage, but contributing to the inaccessibility of the latest technology in pursuit of profit is nothing but cowardly. While the elimination of a single port seems inconsequential, its implications should not be ignored. If sales of the iPhone 7 are successful, it means we as consumers have allowed Apple to get away with profiting off a mediocre product. The Editorial Board can be reached at jsolis@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @TheSagebrush.
Lowering the drinking age can ultimately lower student success
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ith the incoming class of freshmen being exposed to the college experience, it’s not uncommon to hear students talk about lowering the drinking age. The proposal to lower the drinking age was almost put on the ballot in California and is a hot topic everywhere else in the States. Alcohol culture is one that has a constant presence on college campuses; unfortunately, it has severely negative effects on how well students Emily perform in their Fox studies. Many college students are currently for lowering the drinking age solely for social benefits, but the question is, is there a bigger issue at hand? Underage drinking in colleges across the nation is a substantial issue. Does “Hey, it’s Friday night, who’s bringing the beer?” sound familiar? According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, almost 60 percent of college students ages 18-22 drank alcohol in the past month. Drinking affects studying, which affects overall class performance. Even drinking responsibly you could still get a hangover the next day, which probably won’t help you get that B you need on your chemistry exam. There has also been research that suggests drinking alcohol can alter your mental performance longterm instead of just the morning after, according to U.K nonprofit Drinkaware. This means that any test or studying in general you have to do will most likely not be your A game. Also, almost 38 percent of college students between the ages of 18-22 participate in binge drinking, according to the NIAAA Binge drinking is dangerous because of how much alcohol is consumed in such a short time.
Underage drinking will also damage brain cells in people whose brains have not fully formed more than in mature brains, according to the NIAAA. This damage in premature brains is particularly the case with binge drinking, which includes a lot of alcohol in a small amount of time. The alcohol that is not filtered by the liver spreads to the rest of the body, including the brain. The parts of the brain that control memory, speech, movement and judgment are the most commonly affected, according to NIHSeniorHealth. These areas are damaged even more in people under the age of 25. Underage drinking can lead to permanent changes in students brains. Until the mind matures, at about age 25, it is still growing. Alcohol can permanently corrupt a person’s frontal lobe, which is in charge of problem-solving and reasoning as well as judgment and impulse control. Another important issue is drunk driving. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, every two minutes a person is injured in a drunk driving crash. If students are driving back from parties and not driving sober, there is a high chance that they or someone else will get injured. All in all, drinking hinders students from being successful in their studies. It can change how well a person’s brain functions, as well as cause physical and emotional harm to those involved. It affects your memory, which is an important tool when it comes to remembering all those anatomy vocabulary terms. Lowering the drinking age would enable more of these adverse consequences and distract students from their full-time job: their studies. Hopefully in the future, students will put down the bottle and pick up the books. Emily Fox studies neuroscience. She can be reached at alexandraschultz@unr.edu and on Twitter @TheSagebrush
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Best and worst bars in Reno
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ccording to a Villanova University study, about 80 percent of students experiment with alcohol at some point in their college career. Bars located around the University of Nevada’s campus have flourished for over a century thanks to this fact, except for the Wolf Den (turns out serving $5 pitchers of hard alcohol to minors is not a good idea). College bars are designed to act as institutions where you and your friends attempt to make out with people and pay for cheap, disgusting drinks. If you find a bar that allows you to do both of these Jack things regularly, keep going Rieger there. In an attempt to steer future generations in the right direction, I’ve listed the three best and worst college bars in Reno. In order to add some diverse perspective, I asked two wellrespected bargoers — Ryan McCarthy and Gabi Lucas — to review each bar.
St. James epitomizes what it means to be a college bar: great dance floor, good-looking bartenders and a sketchy building. It’s the best place to dance to old-school hip-hop, and the upstairs deck offers a nice escape from the sweat-filled war zone downstairs. I suggest pre-gaming St. James harder than most places because you have a better chance of acquiring an STD at St. James than a drink (by the way, the UNR Health Center offers free STD tests from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday mornings). The lines to get in on Saturdays are ridiculously long, but if you’re feeling brave you can scale the back wall and sneak in through the upstairs door. As an added bonus, Rubicon Deli — an incredible sandwich shop open until 4 p.m. — is attached to the building. Ryan: Personally, I think it’s the best college bar in Reno. I know it gets packed, but it’s a great environment. The people that work there do a really good job of handling it, and I love when they open the upstairs deck. Gabi: Honestly, I don’t love St. James unless it’s a Saturday and you know the entire bar. I’m not really a fan.
THE THREE BEST
OLE BRIDGE PUB
IMPERIAL Despite looking like a homeless shelter from the outside, Imperial is the most consistently fun bar in Reno thanks to its convenient location, spacious interior design and cheap drink prices. Many students mock Imperial for its centralized bar design, and going to Imperial has been dubbed “doing laps” because of the racetrack created by students walking around the bar. The line to get into Imperial on Wednesday is longer than the Joe’s Panda Express line at lunch, but Jeremy Renner was once spotted at Imperial, which more than compensates for all its imperfections. If you’re trying to drink for cheap and run into people you know, Imperial is the most reliable option. Ryan McCarthy: Absolutely hate it. Its always super packed. I like it on a Friday, but I refuse to go on Wednesday because almost everybody in there is underage and it’s hard to get a drink. I’d much rather go to Our Bar. Gabi Lucas: Imperial to me screams underage. I don’t like going there because I feel like I’m 58 because everyone else is 19.
ST. JAMES INFIRMARY
Located on the Truckee River (in case you need to dispose of a body while drinking), Ole Bridge is a smaller bar that prides itself on a quality beer selection and intense games of shuffleboard. It’s not a stereotypical college bar; in fact, Ole Bridge would probably be ashamed to be on this list. At any given time, a bearded guy wearing a beanie could break out into spoken word, but the high quality of the bar and the ample seating is worth it. Ryan: I like Ole Bridge a lot, but if you don’t like beer I wouldn’t suggest it. Ole Bridge is a great place to grab a few beers and hang out with a few friends. Gabi: I’ve never seen more than like two of my friends in there. It’s like all young professionals. You wouldn’t go party there. They do have battle shots. I love that.
drunkenly dance to terrible Ja Rule songs. Underage students used to show up before the bouncers would monitor the door, and they would hide in the bathroom stall until employees stopped checking people’s IDs (I did this for six straight glorious months). The Wal is now just a shell of its former self, as competing bars have transformed the former king of Thursdays into simply a decent spot to watch the UFC fights. Ryan: I love it just because they actually card at the door, so you know the people in there are 21. Very rarely do you get someone underage, which is nice. Gabi: I like it. It’s very college-y, it’s inexpensive, there’s a ton of room. They have different themed nights every night, and they have the most TVs, so you can watch all the sports you want.
THE STICK A bar dedicated to San Francisco sports teams, The Stick has the worst floor plan in the history of drinking. Despite having two stories, The Stick is always crowded and buying a drink is a 30-minute ordeal. The upstairs bar and dance floor look really nice and let people look over the first level, but the area is typically too crowded to walk around. There are plenty of other good options near The Stick, including Silver Peak and Sierra Tap House.
Ryan: Hate it. It’s really packed all the time, especially Thursday. I feel claustrophobic when I’m there. I’m not really a fan at all. Gabi: I like The Stick a lot. It has a good vibe; a lot of young people go in there. Their prices are also decent for drinks.
OUR BAR In the past few weeks Our Bar has become the most popular pub in Reno, but its petite bar area can’t handle massive amounts of foot traffic. It’s basically the place people resort to when Imperial becomes too crowded on Wednesdays. However, Our Bar does have a sweet dual dartboard and a decent pool table. If you’re looking for a drink order that’s worth your money, order a PB&J (PBR and one shot of Jameson). Ryan: Unless it’s a Wednesday I wouldn’t start there, but Our Bar is a great starting point before going to another place. They have a great shot and beer combo, which I really like. Gabi: I like Our Bar the most out of all the ones you’ve named. Really fun environment, and they have great drink deals. The only drawback is it’s pretty small and tends to attract some homeless people. Jack Rieger studies finance and economics. He can be reached at jrieger@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @JackRieger.
THE THREE WORST THE LITTLE WALDORF The Wal went downhill faster than Steve Nash after he was traded to the Lakers. Just two years ago, the Wal was the premier spot on Thursday nights for mobs of students to
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On Saturday September 10th university students attend the first Biggest Little Festival at the University of Nevada, Reno. The crowd enjoyed preformaces by YG as well as many others.
Yo YG, why you always hatin’ on my bampus? T his weekend I learned a few things at Reno’s Biggest Little Festival. I learned lemonade ruins turf, the female freshman population own more leotards than the Russian ballet and most importantly, I learned that YG sucks. On Saturday, Sept. 10, Rapper, YG, aka “Young Gangsta” (obviously) put on the worst performance since Ashlee Simpson’s epic lip sync fail on Saturday Night Live. Well, I wouldn’t really consider it an actual performance considering he was 20 minutes Ali late, bitched like a Schultz “Hills” character for Schultz Happens 25 minutes about our college sound system not being “up to par,” played other rappers’ songs for five minutes, then finally after much unnecessary anticipation, YG performed for a whopping 20 minutes. I think many of us could agree we heard more from YG’s hype man than from the rapper himself. The hype man came out guns-a-blazin (not actually) begging the crowd to scream for YG or he wasn’t going to come out. After that shit storm, YG’s hype man better start begging for fans to come to his show.
When the rapper blew out his sound system in the first 10 minutes of his set he complained more like a reality TV show cast member than a selfproclaimed man of the streets. Street cred aside, the rapper, dumbfounded on the stage chose to call out our sound system instead of doing what he is paid to do- rap. The rapper is speculated to have made about $50,000 for the gig. Things we could’ve done with the $50,000 instead: 1.Added a few more parking spaces on campus 2.Constructed an additional bathroom at Our Bar to cut those lines in half 3.Bought 5,000 pitches of Coors at the Wal 4.Pay off Kehoe’s student debt But really. After much thoughtful reflection I couldn’t decide what was worse, YG’s set or the fans wearing “Bompton” shirts. I don’t know what the hell Bompton means. (No one knows what it means but it’s provocative.) Bompton is the rapper’s coined term for his hometown, Compton. The B comes into play for the “bloods.” Now that we know what it means, we can clearly see why overwhelmingly white sorority girls support the cause: nothing says LA gang violence like future Summerlin moms. I know what you guys are thinking, Ali “Why you always hatin?” Don’t get me wrong, it’s nothing personal. I have
no vendettas against YG or his hype henchman. But I do think performers should be held to a certain standard of accountability. You’re getting paid thousands of dollars to rap, by god that sound system goes out and you should be free styling like you never have before. I will say, I have a lot of respect for the rap community. I mean the only rap I know is the Andy Milonakis theme song. I am just saying, performers have responsibilities as professionals to begin with. But that responsibility should be taken even more seriously when it comes to performing on a college campus. College students constantly have weights on their shoulders- whether it be paying tuition money, time management between jobs and classes or even just the pressure to graduate on time, concerts such as this serve as an opportunity as a fun escape. Thousands of dollars in student fees go toward putting on events such as these. ASUN did a great job putting on the festival and bringing a lineup that appeased diverse music taste. The people wanted YG. However, he was a complete let down and nothing short of a disrespect to our campus. Sorry YG, but the Wolf Pack has to Toot it and boot your ass off the stage. Ali Schultz studies journalism. She can be reached at alexandraschultz@unr. edu and on Twitter @TheSagebrush.
ut isn’t journalism a dying profession?” said the kind old man I met while pumping gas last Monday. It took me a few seconds to figure out what I should say. I was sure he didn’t mean to be rude, and was genuinely interested in why I chose to major in journalism, but as I stood there listening to the stream of fuel entering my car, I couldn’t think of an answer. So I just laughed along, as if it were a joke, and with a click of the pump behind me and a wave goodbye I was driving away. This wasn’t the first time I had been asked a question like this. In fact, it has become pretty common. It wasn’t until this random Monday afternoon as I took off toward the University of Nevada, Reno with a full tank of gas that I realized the answer: Journalism wasn’t dying, it was evolving. I felt tempted to drive right back to the gas station and find that old man leaning against his silver Honda accord to answer his question, but decided he would probably be long gone. I was content though, because I had finally found a simple answer to this elusive question. Part of me couldn’t believe that it had taken me so long. The other part understood that the question had a much more complicated answer than it seemed. The world we live in changes almost every second of the day with the introduction of new technology, ideas, and problems. This is the same for the world of journalism. Suddenly, anybody can be a ‘journalist’ and share their ideas thanks to social media sites, blogs and online news pages. While this accessibility may be great for providing us with more opinions and information, it also means that the line between amateur and professional is becoming more difficult to define and the Emily benefit of journalism as a major is thrown into question. Fisher This question is not unjustified. A quick google search can lead you to a plethora of articles, discussion boards and entire websites dedicated to the subject of “the death of journalism”. Blogs like “Reflections of a Newsosaur,” written by veteran media executive and professor Alan D. Mutter, have posts dating back to 2004 with headlines like “Newspaper sales slid to 1984 level in 2011,” “So long again, Chicago Daily News,” and “Should newspapers abandon digital?” All of this evidence is enough to have most people saying “rest in peace” to journalism. But the thing is, people are making a horrible assumption. There may be evidence that print news is dying, but that does not mean that journalism is dying along with it. Historically, journalism and print media have walked hand and hand, but now, the separation between the two has never been more noticeable. In all age ranges there is a gradual decrease of newspaper readers. It is not just millennials, which is a common belief. Online news sites are stealing audiences away from print media. This isn’t the only change in the way people access their news. In the State of News Media 2015 report, Pew Research Center found that out of the 50 top digital news websites, 39 reported that they had more traffic to their sites from mobile devices than from desktop computers. Even the old man at the gas pump had a smart-phone in his hand, and I bet that in some form he acquires news from it. Mobile users, however, generally spend less time on sites than desktop users. This presents a new series of challenges for modern journalists. Capturing, and keeping the audience’s attention, standing out among millions of other news sources and still staying truthful to the foundations of journalism we all accept. These things might seem impossible to balance in our fast paced, foreverchanging world. We might not know the perfect solution to all of these challenges, but we do know is it will take a lot of work to find one. That is why it is more important than ever to be teaching the next generation of journalists the skills they need to be able to lead the industry through these changing times. “Young people will have a digital mindset as a virtue of their environment, and will naturally help bridge the cultural divide between print and digital [media], a source of contention in many newsrooms,” writes Mona Zhang, a freelance editor and writer. It’s a good thing that most students today don’t get scared off easily, because I can’t think of anything better than an evolving industry being led by a group of people that have historically shown the most acceptance to change, and have the mindset to be able to close this gap in the field. That is why, as a student pursuing a degree in journalism, my least favorite thing to hear is “Isn’t journalism is a dying profession?” Change does not mean death, it means progress. I just can’t help but wonder, what would that kind old man I met the other day have said if I told him all of this? Emily Fisher studies journalism. She can be reached at alexandraschultz@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @TheSagebrush.
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What you missed when Notre Dame routed Nevada By Jack Rieger A week after almost losing to an FCS opponent, Nevada football was paid $1 million to travel to South Bend, Indiana, and compete against the most glorified college football team in American history: the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The majority of the contest went pretty much exactly as you would expect — Nevada was dominated in every facet by a more talented team. But in the midst of the pandemonium that is a college football game, several things happened that everyone Jack totally overlooked.
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COACH BRIAN POLIAN DITCHES THE VISOR, ADDS A PAIR OF SHADES In a shocking move that no one saw coming,
coach Brian Polian decided not to wear his infamous visor and instead wear of pair of sunglasses during Saturday’s game. Polian is notorious for his visor; some even say it’s a representation of his personality and general outlook on life, so to see Polian without it was unusual. But then there were the pitch-black sunglasses, which looked like the same pair worn by Mr. Anderson in the Matrix trilogy. Polian’s snow-white quarter-zip coupled with a long white-sleeved undershirt — and Mr. Anderson’s shades — was overwhelming to take in at once. All of a sudden with the new sunglasses, Polian seemed under control, focused and confident. It was like when Lebron’s headband fell off with eight minutes remaining in game six of the 2013 NBA finals. Lebron was no longer hiding his receding hairline, and his newfound freedom led the Heat to its second ring in as many years. Which begs the question: what was Polian hiding under his visor?
MIKE TIRICO CALLS A WOLF PACK GAME For all of you normal, non-nerds who don’t follow sports announcers religiously, Mike Tirico is an A-list play-by-play announcer for NBC. Tirico spent 25 years at ESPN and nine of those years as the top play-by-play man for Monday Night Football. Tirico has also called NBA games for ESPN for 14 years, and he is considered one of the sharpest, most talented announcers the sports world has to offer. All of which made watching Tirico call a Nevada football game so weird. And the greatest part was that Tirico knew the subtle storylines surrounding Nevada’s football team. The same guy that beautifully annotated the Eastern Conference Finals this past season was dissecting the Wolf Pack’s defensive-line issues.
THREE DIFFERENT QUARTERBACKS
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Notre Dame defensive lineman Jarron Jones (94) rumbles towards the goal line after picking off Nevada quarterback Tyler Stewart’s pass.
Pack volleyball extends winning streak to seven By Brandon Cruz Friday, Sept. 9, marked the start of the two-day Wolf Pack volleyball tournament, taking place inside the Virginia Street Gym. The women’s volleyball team resembled a freight train with no brakes, finishing off its sweep of the tournament after five hard-fought sets against UC Davis. Nevada’s first game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs was a thriller on all accounts. After going down two sets to none, it looked as if Nevada might waive the white flag. But just like Rudy Ruettiger, the Pack refused to take no for an answer. The Pack would go on to win the next three sets due to key contributions from Madison Morell, Madison Foley, Lyndsey Anderson and Kathryn Groenweghe. Morell recorded 18 kills, putting her at 10th in career points in the Nevada record books with 999. Foley registered her second double-double of the season with 16 kills and 14 digs. Groenweghe added another 12 kills on the night, and Anderson is now in the top 10 for the Nevada record books with an extravagant 45-assist performance. After the team’s spectacular performance against Gonzaga, Nevada played Southern Utah University the following day. The first set was a neck-and-neck battle as each team traded blow after blow. After three lead changes, Morell finished the set off for Nevada. The Wolf Pack would go on to win the next set, and SUU would answer, putting the match at 2-1 Nevada. The final set started off in the Thunderbirds’ favor, but once Nevada took the lead the Pack wouldn’t give it back, finishing the fourth set 25-15 and ultimately dispelling any hope of a Thunderbirds comeback. Morell and Groenweghe led the way with 15 and 14 kills, respectively, along with 15 impressive digs from Foley. The Wolf Pack would only receive a few hours of rest before the team stormed back onto the court to take on a worthy opponent in the UC Davis Aggies. The entire contest was a nail-biter, keeping every fan on the edge of their seat. While the Wolf Pack was up 23-21 at one point, the Aggies would rally to take the first set 23-25. Set two would go in favor of Nevada, as the team downed UC Davis 25-18. But just when you think the Pack is gaining momentum, its train gets derailed by the Aggies, who won the third set 25-22. Although many teams would be discouraged at this point, according to Morell, when games aren’t going their way, it’s a “regroup and not dwell on it” kind of attitude. Nevada did just that and went on to win the fourth and fifth sets. Morell, Foley and Groenweghe would combine for a total of 52 kills and 26 digs, extending the Pack’s winning streak to seven with no signs of slowing down. Over the past six seasons, this is Nevada’s best start since its 2010-2011 campaign when the Pack went 6-3 over the course of the first nine games. The Pack is currently sitting at 7-2, so trust Foley when she says, “It feels like we’re going to win. We’re winners.” Brandon Cruz can be reached at neil@sagebrussh. unr.edu and on Twitter @SagebrushSports.
Against UC Irvine last week, Nevada’s offense was very similar to the offense the team has run for the past several years: lot’s of shotgun sets with a running back to the side of the quarterback and less pistol. Against Notre Dame on Saturday, Offensive Coordinator Tim Cramsey was very creative with his play-calling, including safety Asani Rufus as the triple-option quarterback and backup quarterback Ty Gangi being substituted in and out as a run-first quarterback. Including starter Tyler Stewart, all three quarterbacks were used in the opening series, which went 62 yards
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Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams (2) lunges forward and extends the ball forward as Nevada safety Asani Rufus (2) makes the tackle at the 2-yard line. Williams would score his first career touchdown on the very next play.
on 10 plays. Gangi had moderate success as a runner (three carries for 15 yards) and threw a 68-yard pass on the final drive of the game. The exotic play calls were included to keep Notre Dame — a more talented opponent — off balance. Polian said after the game that Gangi is “going to play throughout the course of the year,”
but that the starting quarterback position is still Stewart’s. Stewart repeatedly overthrew his targets, completing just 10 of 23 passes for 113 yards as well as throwing an interception. Jack Rieger can be reached at jrieger@sagebrush. unr.edu and on Twitter @JackRieger.
After sluggish start, Pack looks to rebound at Mackay against 0-1 Bulls By Jack Rieger In week three of the college football season, Nevada will host the University of Buffalo Bulls in a rematch from last season. Nevada won last year’s game 24-21 thanks to a dominant rushing effort from Don Jackson and James Butler, in which both running backs combined for 290 yards and three touchdowns. Nevada relied on three turnovers to create scoring opportunities, as Buffalo had 338 yards passing thanks to then-senior quarterback Joe Licata. Buffalo struggled in its opening game of the season, losing to FCS opponent Albany 22-16. The win was Albany’s first ever against an FBS opponent. The Bulls started a new quarterback for the first time in four years, as Grant Rohach and Tyree Jackson split time under center. Rohach was benched in the middle of the second quarterback, finishing 3-9 for 52 yards and two interceptions. Jackson, a 6-foot-7
redshirt freshman, played the rest of the game completing 14-25 for 125 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Despite out-gaining Albany 403-238 in total yards, Buffalo’s four turnovers proved too costly. Buffalo will depend on its running-back tandem of Jordan Johnson and Johnathan Hawkins to carry the offensive load. Both running backs combined for 155 yards on 31 carries. According to college football writer Phil Steele, Buffalo is the fourth most inexperienced team in the entire country, especially on offense. Senior wide receiver Marcus McGill caught 50 passes last season for 581 yards and four touchdowns — all career highs. The Bulls will depend on his leadership to lead the offense. The defense is the most experienced unit on the team, returning eight starters including senior corner Boise Ross. Nevada will use a heavy dose of running back James Butler, who had 50 yards on 17 carries last week against Notre Dame. Butler also caught four
passes for 48 yards. Backup running back Akeel Lynch left Saturday’s game with a concussion, and he will not be able to play against Buffalo. Tyler Stewart is coming off one of the worst starts of his career. The senior quarterback overthrew his targets often, completing 10 of 23 passes for 113 yards and an interception. Backup quarterback Ty Gangi was sprinkled in the game plan throughout the day, running three times for 15 yards and completing a 68-yard pass on the last drive of the game. Head coach Brian Polian mentioned in the postgame that Gangi “is going to play throughout the course of the year” but that Stewart’s starting job is not in jeopardy. After the home game against Buffalo, Nevada will travel to Big 10 opponent Purdue, and then the conference schedule begins at Hawaii. Jack Rieger can be reached on Twitter @JackRieger or at jrieger@sagebrush.unr.edu
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Nevada running back James Butler (20) get tackled during the season opener against Cal Poly. Butler, who was held to 50 yards rushing against Notre Dame, looks to bounce back against Buffalo.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT WOMEN’S SOCCER On Sunday, Sept. 11, the Nevada women’s soccer team received its third loss of the season from Portland State in Mackay Stadium. The first half of the match featured an aggressive offensive outburst from the Portland State Vikings, but the score would stay at nil-nil going into the second half. At roughly 66 minutes, Portland State’s Morgan Matthews scored the lone goal in the match for the Vikings. According to co-head coach Casey Tate, “Regardless of how unlucky the goal was, we didn’t play to the best of our ability. Hopefully Nevada works out its kinks by the time they travel to El Paso, Texas, this Friday to take on UTEP.”
MEN’S GOLF Wolf Pack golf kicked off last Sunday, Sept. 11, as the men’s team traveled to Madison, Wisconsin, to participate in the Badger Invitational. Nevada had a rough go of things to begin with but shaped up on the back nine. The men’s team is currently tied for fifth place with North Dakota State in the 13-team field. Junior Corey Eddings is at the top of the Pack, as he shot an even-par round of 72. He is currently tied for 14th place.
WOMEN’S GOLF For the 15th time in Pack history, the women’s golf team will begin its season by participating in the Ptarmigan Ram Classic in Fort Collins, Colorado. Nevada will square off against 15 teams, including Mountain West foes San Jose State, Wyoming, Colorado State, Fresno State and Boise State. Expect a big showing from returner Celyn Khoo, who was a force to be reckoned with last season. MEN’S BASKETBALL Pack basketball received a verbal commitment from four-star prospect Shawntrez Davis. Davis was originally supposed to play for Texas Tech coming out of high school, but he did not meet the academic standards for a D-1 school. After playing last season at Palm Beach College, he was pursued by many teams to come play Division I basketball, and decided Nevada was the best fit. According to the RGJ, Palm Beach State head coach Martin McCann stated that Davis is probably the best junior-college frontcourt player in the country. The Pack snagged another amazing player, and his talent will be on full display come the 2017-18 basketball season. Brandon Cruz can be reached at neil@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @SagebrushSports.
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ROGER GOODELL CAME OUT AGAINST COLIN KAEPERNICK AND HIS PROTEST LAST WEEK in an email interview with the Associated Press, and it made me seriously question if Goodell has any sense of self-awareness. “I don’t necessarily agree with what he is doing,” Goodell said. “I support our players when they want to see change in society, and we don’t live in a perfect society. On the other hand, we believe very strongly in patriotism in the NFL. I personally believe very strongly in that.” Of anyone on the planet, I think Goodell is one of the last people who should be coming out for patriotism. You know all those pre-game ceremonies Photo courtesy of Emmet Farnan/The Observer with the solders holding the American flag the size of the Notre Dame receiver CJ Sanders (3) celebrates with teammates entire football field? Some NFL after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter at Notre Dame teams actually charged the Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10. The Irish scored 25 straight points military money for the ability to in the second quarter. do this! By Neil Patrick Healy work in construction and helped According to a report from put in the ceiling tiles.” Christopher Baxter and Jonathan It turned out he grew up in Salant of NJ.com, the DepartNEVADA PLAYED NOTRE South Bend and naturally grew ment of Defense paid 14 different DAME LAST WEEKEND up going to Notre Dame games. teams a total of $5.4 million over and I had the privilege to cover He worked in construction until a four-year span for the displays it. As someone who grew up in an the economy crashed in the late honoring the military. With Irish-Catholic 2000s and was on unemploy- the rising tension in the league h o u s e h o l d , ment looking for work when he and among its fan base about growing up a began tiling roofs and operating this string of protests, the NFL Notre Dame the press in one of the factories. shouldn’t be waiving the flag fan was a fam- After doing this for a few years, and campaigning for patriotism ily heirloom the opportunity to work on the when this very same league passed down renovations to the stadium came charged the military money for from one up and he volunteered to be part displays of patriotism. generation to of the detail. the next. Out “They asked who wanted to COLLEGE BASKETBALL’S of all sights and work on Notre Dame’s stadium GRADUATE-TRANSFER Neil Patrick sounds I saw and I said, ‘Where do I sign up?’” RULE CAME UNDER FIRE Healy while walking After he made it clear to me when ESPN released an article around the that all the workers were union illustrating coaches’ displeasure legendary Notre Dame campus, guys, he showed me his Notre with it. For those who don’t know, there was one that stuck out to Dame leprechaun tattoo on the graduate-transfer rule basime because it felt so familiar. his shoulder and told me how cally states that if a player earns I was standing at the base of excited he was when he gave a their degree before they complete the Knute Rockne statue in front ride to Notre Dame quarterback their athletic eligibility, they can of Notre Dame Stadium waiting Deshone Kizer. As I kept talk- transfer to another school withfor my Uber to the bus station. ing to this guy, I couldn’t help out having to sit out a year as long The championship banners were but laugh to myself about how as that school carries a graduate rippling from the soft breeze that stereotypical this dude’s life was program that the player’s school blew through the tunnel to the and how connected I felt to it at doesn’t offer. field. There was a father playing the same time. catch with his son on the quad in His work struggle describes the front of Touchdown Jesus. It was entire Rust Belt of America and the perfect afternoon that was how it has had to adapt to the on every university catalog or in new global economy. His infatuthe most memorable scenes in ation with Notre Dame and how “Rudy.” proud he was that he got to put My driver picked me up and in the ceiling tiles in the press box we started talking. We talked of Notre Dame Stadium reflected about the game, the campus, the how my family and the rest of weather and the city. When I told the fan base view the school him I was reporting on the game and the team. This 20-minute and was in the press box, his eyes drive summed up the weekend lit up with excitement. because the whole time I felt “I helped build that!” he said. “I comfortable. Easily the best Uber
In the article, there were examples of how mid-major coaches would lose their best players to big-time programs, or how bigger programs are forced to take in these players in fear of their competition doing so. As I was reading the article, I couldn’t help but laugh at the coaches’ feelings toward the rule. In college basketball and college sports in general, the coaches and athletic directors have a vast majority of the power. As soon as the athlete signs their letter of intent, they sign away their rights to receive money for their play while the schools and the NCAA make millions off them, they can’t gain other forms of employment while they’re on scholarship due to time constraints or team rules, and if they decide to transfer to another school they have to sit out a year and lose a year of eligibility. Even when the athlete elects to lose that year of eligibility, the school can still dictate which schools they can or cannot transfer to. The construct leans in favor of the coaches so much it’s laughable. So when coaches come out and verbalize their displeasure for the one rule in favor of the athletes, it really shows how power-hungry the coaches and athletic directors are. One coach even said that he would sometimes encourage his players to not take as many classes so they wouldn’t be able to graduate on time and then transfer to another school. “What kid is going to argue and want to take more classes?” one unnamed mid-major coach said. “There aren’t many.” When you have coaches deliberately influencing their players to not graduate on time, it shows the lunacy of the mentality of those in charge. It would be one thing if the playing field were even and the construct weren’t so unbalanced, but complaining about the one rule in favor of the players just makes you look petty. Neil Patrick Healy can be reached at neil@sagebrush.unr. edu and on Twitter @NP_Healy.
NATIONAL PREDICTIONS FLORIDA STATE VS. LOUISVILLE Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson has knocked it out of the park in the Cardinals’ last two games. Jackson has thrown for seven touchdowns and has run for six. Although he is on an impressive pace, the Cardinals are getting their first true test of the season against Florida State. Expect a tight game, with Florida State slightly edging out the Cardinals due to the Seminoles’ hard-hitting defense, which has forced four fumbles from their first two opponents.
ALABAMA VS. OLE MISS The Crimson Tide made minced meat of the Trojans, but it had a relatively close game against the Hilltoppers in terms of talent. On the other side of the coin we have the Rebels, who seem to lose their gas come the second half, following their tragic loss against Florida State in week one. With the depth Alabama has and the team’s ability to play all four quarters, I’m giving this one to the Crimson Tide.
UNLV VS. CENTRAL MICHIGAN Last week both the Chippewas and the Rebels faced off against top-25 opponents. The only difference between the two is Central Michigan took home the win, devastating Oklahoma State and shocking the CFB nation. While the Chippewas’ run game was stagnant against Oklahoma State, expect them to rely on it a bit more, as UCLA found a multitude of holes in UNLV’s defense.
UTAH VS. SAN JOSE STATE San Jose State will win this game. Utah’s secondary is outstanding, as the team has averaged two interceptions a game this season. But where the Utes lack is a stout run defense, and the Spartans’ run game proved to be potent as they scored a staggering six of their nine touchdowns on the ground. should still beat Utah. Brandon Cruz can be reached at neil@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @SagebrushSports.
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Nevada defensive lineman Malik Reed (90) celebrates by hitting his chest after making a tackle against Cal Poly on Sept. 2 at Mackay Stadium. Reed was named a captain as a sophomore and is in his first season as a starter.
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Nevada head coach Brian Polian was standing at the podium inside Notre Dame Stadium’s media room when he summed up the 39-10 loss to the Irish in one simple sentence: “They were better than us by a wide margin,” Polian said. At first the talent disparity wasn’t as evident. After both teams couldn’t put any points on the board in the first quarter, Notre Dame began to slowly pile up the points. In a two-minute-and-20-second span, the Irish scored 11 points off a field goal, a touchdown and a safety. It was after the safety where Nevada’s Ahki Muhammad crossed the goal line on the kickoff return and tried to step back in a take-a-knee that the game began to bust open. “Frankly, that’s an embarrassing play,” Polian said. “That’s a play that goes on the coaches, starting with me.” After Nevada seemed to gain some momentum after Kendall Johnson intercepted Notre Dame quarterback Deshone Kizer’s pass, quarterback Tyler Stewart gave the ball right back after his screen pass intended for James Butler was intercepted by 6-foot-6, 315-pound defensive lineman Jarron Jones. After the play, Jones jokingly proposed the idea of playing tight end to head coach Brian Kelly. The Irish proceeded to score 32 unanswered points behind Kizer, who went 15-for-18 for 156 yards and two touchdowns in the air and 35 rushing yards and a score on the ground. Even with pumping the breaks and putting in the backups in the fourth quarter, Notre Dame’s offense was its firepower with 444 total yards, including 239 yards rushing. Kizer has scored nine total touchdowns in the first two games of the season. Stewart, on the other hand, had a rough day. The Irish defense held him to 10-for-23 passing and an interception while losing reps to backup quarterback Ty Gangi. Polian confirmed that Gangi, who went 2-for-3 for 88 yards through the air, will continue to get playing time in certain packages throughout the season. One small victory for Nevada is that the scoring drought in Notre Dame Stadium is officially over. Almost seven quarters of football, dating back to the 2009 matchup, came and went before the Wolf Pack scored its first points that came in a 27yard field goal with 3:53 left in the third quarter. The touchdown drought also ended with a late fourth-quarter touchdown run by freshman running back Jaxson Kincaide.
PLAY OF THE GAME: It’s a tie between Muhammad’s kneeling miscue that led to the safety or Jones’ interception inside the Nevada 5-yard line. Muhammad’s play went viral on social media and even made it to SportsCenter’s “Not Top 10.” Both plays helped catapult Notre Dame’s scoring output in the second quarter and were the beginning of the end of Nevada.
STAT OF THE GAME: Nevada’s offense was held to 99 rushing yards for 3.3 yards per carry. Considering that this offense is built on the hopes of running the ball, the lack of productivity on the ground must be disconcerting.
QUOTE OF THE GAME: When asked questions about what he and his team could take away from the game, Polian verbalized what most Nevada fans already knew going into the matchup: “I won’t judge this team based on this,” Polian said. “It’s not fair to them. If we were supposed to beat Notre Dame we wouldn’t be in the Mountain West.”
UP NEXT: Nevada will face Buffalo at Mackay Stadium on Saturday, looking to start the season 2-1. The Bulls, who Nevada beat 24-21 last season, are 0-1 after losing to FCS opponent Albany 22-16 in week one. Nevada will travel to South Bend, Indiana, to play Notre Dame on Sept. 10. The game will be televised on NBC at 12:30 p.m. Neil Patrick Healy can be reached at neil@Sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @NP_Healy.
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Nevada running back James Butler (20) scampers to the end zone on a 50-yard touchdown run in the first quarter against Cal Poly on Friday, Sept. 2, at Mackay Stadium.
GAME PREDICTION: NEVADA VS. BUFFALO
Neil Patrick Healy
Nevada gets to host Buffalo, which is 0-1 after losing to an FCS team in week one. After winning a thrilling 24-21 battle at Buffalo last season, the Bulls come into this game with far less firepower on offense. With the new aspects Nevada offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey is bringing to the Wolf Pack offense, the scoreboard should light up in week three. It will be a nice break before having to travel back to Indiana to face Purdue and then take the dreaded flight to Hawaii.
Jack Rieger
Buffalo has a brand new starting quarterback for the first time in four years, and the Bulls are the fourth youngest team in all of college football. Buffalo lost their first game to Albany — an FCS opponent who had never beaten an FBS team. Expect Tyler Stewart to bounce back from a tough weekend at Notre Dame with a sharp week against a mediocre Buffalo defense. The real question: does Polian go two consecutive weeks wearing sunglasses?
Brandon Cruz
Nevada will undoubtedly win this week, but I wouldn’t say by a large margin. The pack has yet to prove its dominance over mediocre foes, such as Cal Poly. Now if Nevada’s defense can play an entire game like it played its first quarter against Notre Dame, the team might have a chance to be one of the best defenses in the Mountain West. A Wolf Pack win will come as long as the offense figures out a way to get on the scoreboard consistently.