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BRITAIN LOOKS TO END SEXIST DRESS CODES The British Parliment debated the legality of corporations establishing dress codes that apply to women and not men on Monday, Mar. 6. These dress codes include forcing women to wear high heels, makeup and more.

The debate started when receptionist Nicola Thorp created a petition after she was sent home without pay for wearing flat shoes to a temp job in December 2015. The online petition reached 150,000 signatures, enough for it to be sent to parliament.

“We found attitudes that belonged more - I was going to say in the 1950s, but probably the 1850s would be more accurate, than in the 21st century,” said Labour lawmaker Helen Hones to lawmakers during the parliamentary session, as reported by the Associated Press.

Thorp told AP that dress codes should reflect society.

“Twenty years ago, women weren’t allowed to wear trousers in the same role that I’m doing now,” Thorp said to AP. “And it’s only because some women spoke up about that and said, ‘We feel like we have a right to wear trousers,’ that that’s changed.”

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NATIONAL ARKANSAS PLANS RAPID EXECUTIONS. After 11 years of not putting anyone to death, Arkansas plans to execute eight men over a 10-day span, Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s office told CNN on Monday.

The state plans to execute the inmates two at a time from Apr. 17 to Apr. 27. No state has ever executed that many people in a span of 10 days, and many people are protesting it.

“The Arkansas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (ACADP) is outraged by... plans to carry out eight executions within the span of ten days in April,” the organization said, according to CNN. “This planned mass execution is grotesque and unprecedented.”

Attorneys have begun the process of blocking the executions, mainly because they say lethal injection is inhumane.

“Unless the prisoner is unconscious, then drugs two and three will cause pain— torturous punishment, in violation of the Eighth Amendment and state guarantees against cruel and unusual punishment,” said Jeffrey Rosenzweig, attorney for three of the inmates, as reported by CNN.

LOCAL WCSD CONSIDERS CLASS SIZE INCREASE The Washoe County School District announced Friday, Mar. 3, that it is considering an increase in classroom sizes in order to cover a $30 million budget deficit.

“We are doing this and notifying schools early,” said Deputy Superintendent Kristen McNeill to the Reno Gazette-Journal.

The number of teachers the schools are allotted and their enrollment figures from this year will be the factors of whether or not the school district raises the classroom size. The decision varies per school.

This proposal is an option for the school district in order to balance their $472 million operating budget.

The shortfall stems from the recession affecting the size of the budget for education and savings accounts being depleted during those times.

Madeline Purdue can be reached at mpurdue@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @madelinepurdue.

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Nevada state senate approves ERA

By Rachel Spacek The Nevada State Senate made history last Wednesday, Mar. 1, when it voted to pass the Equal Rights Amendment, a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that hasn’t been touched in three-and-ahalf decades, in a 13-8 vote.

The ERA was first proposed in 1923, but wasn’t adopted until 1972, when the U.S. Congress gave a 7-year deadline for ratification from the states. Because the ERA was an amendment to the Constitution, three-fourths of the states — 38 total — must agree with and adopt the amendment in order for it to go into effect.

Though it has been over 35 years since Congress’ 7-year deadline has passed, Nevada state Sen. Patricia Spearman, primary sponsor of the bill , argued that because

the deadline was not specified in the actual text of the amendment, the passage is still possible.

“The objections to ratifying the ERA are false, disingenuous and misleading,” Spearmen said. “As such, opposition to passage creates a default position yielding to the antiquated notion of misogynistic patriarchy.”

The bill passed with mostly Democrats voting yes and Republicans voting no, the notable exceptions being Heidi Gansert, a Republican from Reno, and Patricia Farley, an Independent from Las Vegas, both of whom voted in favor of ratification.

While Gansert was initially cautious, offering an amendment to satisfy several republican concerns about abortion, she was advised that an amendment excluding abortion from the ERA was not relevant to

the issue it covered and eventually decided to join her fellow female legislators to vote yes on the amendment.

“I understand now today, here in Nevada and across the world, there’s a crescendo building … I can hear it, and I can feel it,” Gansert said.

She also said that while Nevada has taken steps and put into place laws that fight discrimination, she appreciates the continued fight for equal rights for women.

The several moving stories and encouragements to pass the amendment did not remove the opposition to it.

There was worry from State Sen. Michael Roberson, R-Henderson, that the ERA would encourage and result in the legaliza

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The International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union Western Pennsylvania Council held their Equal Rights Amendment demonstration in 1978. The ERA was adopted by Congress in 1972, but was never ratified by the states.

Proposed senate bill could clash with White House

By Rachel Spacek

Last month, the Trump administration swept aside several Obama-era deportation restrictions to ensure an expedited removal of millions of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. While the recent action has left thousands of immigrants in Nevada weary of their local law enforcement, a state senate bill introduced last week, S.B. 223, would limit state and local law enforcement agencies from performing specific actions relating to immigration enforcement.

In two memos released Feb. 22, from the Department of Homeland Security, the administration outlined the way U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would be conducting immigration enforcement.

The memos said that department personnel should prioritize deporting undocumented immigrants who have been convicted of any criminal offense, have been charged with any criminal offense that has not been resolved, have committed acts which constitute a chargeable criminal offense.

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The memo also specified that undocumented immigrants will be deported if they have committed fraud, or “willful misrepresentation in connection with any official matter before a governmental agency.” Immigrants who have abused the use of a program related to public benefits, have not complied with their legal obligation to leave the U.S., or have posed a risk to public safety or national security will also be prioritized for deportation.

SB 223, also known as The Family and Law Enforcement Security Act is sponsored

by Sen. Yvanna Cancela, D-Las Vegas, and a number of other Democratic senators and Assembly members.

“There is a lack of clarity at the federal level as to just how much local law enforcement is going to have to take on immigration enforcement work and that worries me because what we have seen in Clark County is that crime rates have gone up and we have very precious resources [that]…we

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The University of Nevada, Reno is one of many universities across the country that has been dedicated to providing enough mental health services to students on campus. Recent reports from the National Alliance on Mental Illness have found that an estimated 26 percent of Americans ages 18 and older — about 1 in 4 adults — live with a diagnosable mental health disorder.

Currently, a group of faculty and students at UNR are now taking steps to add another student resource, a chapter of the national organization Active Minds.

Active Minds is a club that aims to empower students to change the perception of mental health on college campuses.

The club advisor, Shane Carter and several organizations on campus, such as the counseling and housing departments, have been working with Active Minds Inc. to acquire official chapter recognition from ASUN. Individuals in the Reno community have also helped, like JK Belz & Associates, a private funder who provided initial funding for the UNR chapter.

Kim Palchikoff, a student intern at the Disability Resource Center on campus working with the new club, suffers from bipolar disorder. After struggling through her first experience in college and having to drop out, Palchikoff knows firsthand how important it is for students with all kinds of mental health problems to have the support they need.

“Active Minds is much more than just another club on a college campus,” Palchikoff said. “…UNR is a reflection of the big problem nationally.”

The DRC reported in the fall of 2016 that UNR serviced 636

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Rights groups protest circus

By Jake Barnes

Protesters from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and various other groups gathered outside the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center on Friday, Mar. 3, to voice their displeasure with the Reno Kerak Shrine Circus that was performing that night. Protesters were upset by the way the animals in the circus have been treated.

Reno’s Kerak Shrine Circus is a collaboration between Shrine Circus and Jordan World Circus. The Shrine and Jordan World Circuses are ranked at 7th and 8th place respectively on PETA’s Top 8 Worst Circuses website.

During a United States Department of Agriculture investigation, Shrine Circus was cited for failure to provide veterinary care, adequate shelter from the elements, nutritious food or clean water. They have also been cited for failure to treat the animals in their circus in a way that does not cause trauma to the animal.

The Jordan World circus was cited by the USDA for many of the same reasons. They were charged for wait-

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ing one month to provide veterinary care for a tiger with a broken leg and leaving tigers and lions in cages for as long as 11 days without exercise.

Protester Jim Scott said he believes the circus has failed its animals.

“Even when the animals are treated with the best of intentions, they are under a lot of pressure just being enslaved,” Scott said. “We hope to one day end the slavery of animals in circuses worldwide.”

However, not everyone agrees with Scott’s sentiment.

James Seely took his children to see the circus that night and he disputes the claims made by the protesters.

“This circus doesn’t harm the animals. Also, the money for the circus is partially given to support a children’s hospital,” Seely said.

The Shriner Hospital for Children does benefits from the proceeds of the Shrine Circus but is not officially connected to Shrine International, as they are separate entities. They do, however, receive funding from

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tion of partial-birth abortions and would mandate taxpayerfunded abortions.

However, the Hyde Amendment, passed by the House of Representatives in 1976 and amended over the years, bars the use of certain federal funds to pay for abortion except to save the life of the woman or if the pregnancy arises from incest or rape.

In addition to Roberson’s opposition,

Sen. Becky Harris of Las Vegas said she was opposed to the ERA because of its offering of “empty promises and hollow platitudes.”

Harris also said she worries the ERA would separate families if women are allowed to be drafted into the military.

Harris was the only female senator to vote against the ERA bill.

State Sen. James Settelmeyer, R-Minden, questioned the legality of passing the amendment over 35 years after Congress’ deadline. He

argued that the ERA has long surpassed its deadline for approval and even if Nevada passes it, there would still need to be two additional states to pass it for ratification.

“Therefore, I see no reason why we’re voting on this today as it has no effect, and I don’t believe in doing things that are symbolic when it comes to the Constitution,” Settelmeyer said.

State Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro, D-Las Vegas, agreed that the passage of the ERA that morning

would be symbolic, but also called it necessary.

She shared a story of her grandmother, who was advised not to go to college because she was a woman and was instead encouraged to learn household work and find a husband to provide for her.

She shared stories of her mother who faced sexism in the workplace and she said that adopting the ERA would change the legal standard by which discriminatory laws are reviewed by the courts.

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vote, the ERA passed the state senate and will now head to the Assembly for a vote.

The passage of the ERA was a priority that Senate Majority Leader Aaron Ford from Las Vegas had laid out during his speech to open the session. On Wednesday, he praised the senators for making history by passing the ERA.

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ASUN OFFICER REPORTS ASUN CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Wednesday, Mar. 1, marked the first day of International Women’s History Month. The Senate of the Associated Students of the University of Nevada heard about upcoming events to celebrate the month from Director of Diversity and Inclusion Gabriel Rojas.

Rojas said International Women’s Week will be extended from Mar. 8 to Mar. 16 and will include different events and programs, including speakers and panels.

International Women’s week will kick off with an event on Wednesday, Mar. 8, called Walk the Quad - Celebrate International Women’s day. Celebrants are invited to walk the quad from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. to get exercise and celebrate the day.

Later that day will be a panel discussion where female leaders will discuss global women’s equality issues. The panel will include Dr. Debra Moddelmog, the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Carina Black of the Northern Nevada International Center and Melissa Holland, the founder and director of Awaken, a non-profit dedicated to creating awareness of commercial sexual exploitation, among others.

Rojas said there would be various events throughout the month.

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Marijuana grows under ultraviolet light at a cultivation center in Las Vegas. The Trump administration is asking federal enforcement officials to crackdown on marijuana laws the Obama administration was lax about.

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Federal drug laws could impact Nevada recreational marijuana

By Madeline Purdue White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer announced Thursday, Feb. 23, that they expect federal law enforcement agents to start enforcing the federal marijuana laws even in states that have legalized the substance.

Nevada became one of eight states and Washington, D.C. to decriminalize recreational marijuana after voters approved ballot question 2 in 2016.

“I do believe you will see greater enforcement of it,” said Spicer in the briefing. He did not state how or when the administration will start enforcing the federal law.

Spicer said President Donald Trump approves of medical marijuana and has seen the benefits it has to those fighting severe illnesses, but he does not believe in recreational marijuana.

Although President Trump said in Nevada during his campaign that marijuana is a state by state issue, people in the business have been waiting to see how his administration was going to handle the federal and state differences in drug laws.

“When you see something like the opioid addiction crisis blossoming in so many states around this country, the last thing we should be doing is encouraging people,” Spicer said.

“There is still a federal law that we need to abide by when it comes to recreational marijuana and drugs of that nature.”

Andrew Freedman, a former director of marijuana coordination for Colorado and a government consultant on how to implement marijuana laws, told Buzzfeed News that a federal crackdown on marijuana would lead to odd circumstances in states that have legalized the substance.

“We would have no powers in the state to arrest people selling marijuana. Because it’s

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use to fund local law enforcement efforts,” Cancela said. “I think our law enforcement across the state does a tremendous job to keep our community safe and I want to make sure those resources are protected and not encroached upon by the federal government as it dictates the terms of immigration enforcement.”

Last Wednesday, Feb. 27, Cancela introduced the bill and referred it to the Committee on Judiciary. Following that Senate floor meeting, state Sen. Michael Roberson, a Republican from

on the state side, it’s legal,” Freedman said.

“So they’d have to send in the troops on the federal side in order to enforce the law, and that would be a pretty crazy situation.”

Oregon has started a committee to push legislation through that would require dispensaries to destroy patient information within 48 hours of their visit.

“I could see where the federal government would come in and try to gather this information from businesses that have stockpiled it and retained it in their records,” said Democratic state Sen. Floyd Prozansk to the Associated Press. “I think we as legislators have a duty to protect our citizens.”

The Obama administration had a more relaxed approach to marijuana. In 2013, the Department of Justice released an updated version of the Controlled Substance Act, which told federal enforcement how to handle investigations and busts involving marijuana.

“Congress has determined marijuana is a dangerous drug and the illegal distribution and sale of marijuana is a serious crime that provides a significant source of revenue to large-scale criminal enterprises, gangs and cartels,” said the CSA. “The Department is also committed to using its limited investigative and prosecutorial resources to address the most significant threats in the most effective, consistent and rational way.”

Opponents of marijuana are happy to hear the Trump administration is going to crackdown on the drug.

“This isn’t an issue about state’s rights, it’s an issue of public health and safety for communities,” said Kevin Sabet of Smart Approaches to Marijuana to USA Today. “We’re hopeful that the Trump administration will pursue a smart approach to enforcement that prioritizes public health and safety over political ideology.”

Henderson released a statement calling SB 223, “recklessly irresponsible” and “outrageous.”

“Senator Cancela has proposed legislation that will endanger the health and safety of all Nevadans. This “Sanctuary State” bill is, without question, the most recklessly irresponsible piece of legislation that I have witnessed during my six plus years in the Nevada Legislature,” Roberson said.

In response to the feedback, Cancela said that the climate created by the Trump administration has created misinformation when it comes to conversations on immigration enforcement.

Cancela also released a statement on Thursday, Feb. 28 ,following her introduction of the bill that specified that the bill would not change the legal

The Senate of the Associated Students of the University of Nevada gathered for their weekly meeting Wednesday night to hear legislation to amend the office of the Undergraduate Research Funding Agreement.

The legislation was introduced by Sen. Trae Taylor of the College of Engineering, who explained that the bill would create a more in-depth description of the duties of the Senior Editors of Nevada State Undergraduate Research Journal, would change the outline of the procedures of NSURJ to allow them to operate more efficiently and would make the senior editors report to a Senate Sub-Committee on Academics, since they are funded by ASUN. After its introduction, Sen. Dahlia Henderson had questions about why the legislation went through the Committee on Government Operations, instead of her committee on Academics. Henderson said she agreed with the bill but would have liked her committee to have helped create the bill.

In addition to Sen. Henderson’s concern, there was also a grammatical mistake in the legislation that was quickly proposed and seconded by the senators.

After a brief discussion of the bill, the senate passed the legislation unanimously.

In Nevada, state Sen. Tick Segerblom has been a driving force and long-time supporter of bringing marijuana to the state.

“I really feel it is the next step in Nevada’s evolution,” Segerblom said in a September interview with the Nevada Sagebrush. “We are known around the world: go to Nevada and have a good time. Do things you might not do back at home.”

Segerblom also told KNPR that the national polls show that 59 percent of people approve of recreational marijuana and 80 percent believe the state has the right to decide.

“It flies against what the President said, that he believes in states rights,” said Segerblom during the KNPR interview. “This is the ultimate states rights issue. Let each state decide for itself what they want to do.”

According to USA Today and New Frontier Data, a company that tracks industry trends, the marijuana business is supposed to create 250,000 jobs across the country and generate $24 billion of revenue by 2020.

RCG Economics and the Marijuana Policy Group expect Nevada’s economy will have similar benefits once recreational marijuana comes to the state in June or July.

In September, they estimated the state’s annual marijuana sales will create a revenue of $485 million by 2024 and $1 billion will be added directly to the Nevada economy. The tax revenue from 2018-2024 is estimated to be more than $460 million.

“I think if [Trump] wants to go forward with that he’s going to run into huge protests and huge obstacles, on top of the fact that it would obviously harm Nevada,” said Segerblom during the KNPR interview.

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repercussions criminals face after being arrested regardless of their immigration status.

Cancela’s statement said the bill would allow, “…local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE so long as authorities respect immigrants’ constitution rights.”

In interviews with The Nevada Independent, several law enforcement officials have said they want to reassure residents that they have nothing to fear in cooperating with police to solve crimes.

Officer Michael Rodriguez, spokesperson for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department told the Nevada Independent that the officers are kept up to date with Trump’s immigration policies, but the immigrant community should know that the individuals prioritized for deporta-

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tion are those who have committed crimes.

“The reality is that we have a dynamic and growing immigrant population throughout the state and they should not feel that local law enforcement is working to deport individuals and separate families,” Cancela said. “They should be able to trust that in the event of a situation where law enforcement is necessary be it a rape, a crime, that they too can rely on local police.”

Cancela said she hopes legislators in Carson City and the general public will understand that SB 223 is a measure to protect Nevada families and resources.

Rachel Spacek can be reached at rspacek@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @NevadaSagebrush.

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Father Nathan Mamo speaks on Friday, Feb. 10, at Our Lady of Wisdom for a night of celebrating unity. Mamo spoke to a crowd of religous and nonreligious students and community members.

Joe Crowley returns for nondenominational celebration of spiritual acceptance

By Daniel Lang Earlier this month, former University of Nevada, Reno, President Joe Crowley joined a group of guests for the Newman Presentation, a night dedicated to creating unity and connection between people from diverse faith backgrounds and generations. The evening opened at Our Lady of Wisdom to a crowd of 125 religious and nonreligious students and visitors.

“My purpose in doing this was to revive the Catholic intellectual tradition and to reconnect with people … [who were] here 50 years ago,” said Rev. Nathan Mamo, the pastor at Our Lady of Wisdom since 2014.

Besides Catholics, attendees included Methodist and Lutheran ministers, as well as those from Jewish communities.

The event was the first of an annual speaker and reception series at Our Lady of Wisdom and raised $729 in ticket sales that went to their Needy Fund. The fund provides food, transportation and other assistance to students, parishioners and local residents.

Next year, Mamo hopes to expand the audience of the interfaith speaker series with a larger venue.

In addition to Crowley, Mamo identified Richard Siegel, past president of American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada, Howard Rosenberg, past member of the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, and Randolph Calvo, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Reno, as guests at the event.

Our Lady of Wisdom Newman Center is a place dedicated to providing a space for

students from all backgrounds to interact and have fun while sharing their faith. This year marks the first John and Rita Marschall Newman Presentation, created to refresh a tradition of the old Center for the 21st century.

In 1968, the Newman Center started an interfaith council called the UNR Center for Religion and Life. Crowley, a political science professor at the time, called the council “an extraordinary operation.”

Newman Centers gained their name in honor of Blessed John Henry Newman, who sought to create a religious place where all were welcomed.

During Newman’s lifetime, Catholics had few opportunities to express their faiths at public universities. In 1888, a Catholic Club at Oxford University was renamed in his honor. Over 2,000 Newman Centers exist around the world at public universities today. “‘Heart speaks to heart,’” was his motto, said Fr. Jack Ryan, pastor of the University of Hawaii Newman Center in Honolulu. Our Lady of Wisdom invited Ryan as the first speaker for the Newman Presentation, held on Feb. 10.

“The more people you can give hope to, the more you’re living the Lord’s mission,” Ryan said.

As a whole, Newman Centers are known for being more progressive in their teachings than traditional church communities. Like Our Lady of Wisdom, many offer ecumenical, or non-denominational, prayers as part of weekly evening activities.

Vatican II, or the Second Vatican Council, were meetings during the early 1960s of bishops and leaders from around the world, which

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Shrine International.

A New York Times report from 2007 stated that less than 2 percent of Shrine Hospital’s funding comes from Shrine International’s entities; including their circuses, bingo games and raffles. The report also stated that “more than 30 temples had discovered fraud — such as theft of money and inventory, altered bank statements, padded payrolls and fake invoices — amounting to as much as $300,000.”

Attorney Dave Simon says the recent cease of operations by the Ringling Brothers’ circus is a step forward for animals’ rights activists worldwide.

“We were thrilled by the Ringling Brothers’ recent decision to cease operations following decades of protest activity directed at its routine abuse of animals,” Simon said in a press release. “Now we need to apply the same pressure to Shrine, Jordan World and other circuses that use animals.”

Simon was a key component in organizing protests at Anaheim’s Honda Stadium, a frequent venue for Barnum and Bailey and Ringling Brothers’ circuses from 2011 to 2015.

As their attorney, Simon provides legal support

through negotiating the venue where the activists can engage their protest activity.

Simon said the positions of protests have improved dramatically compared to recent decades.

Friday’s protest took place at the front of the venue as circus-goers were admitted inside.

“With Ringling Brothers, there is a feeling of momentum among the activist community.

This protest is our attempt to capitalize on this momentum,” Simon said.

Protester Carrie Cammack wants to raise awareness pertaining to the use of animals in the circus industry.

“I just want people to know that there is a high cost to their entertainment. Have a good time, but be aware of the cruelty involved,” Cammack said.

The Sagebrush reached out to Shrine and Jordan World Circuses for comment but did not receive a response. In the case of Jordan World, the email provided was inoperable.

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Protesters gather outside of the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center on Friday, Mar. 3, to express their frustration with animal treatment by a circus performing that night. PETA and other animal rights organizations have been working to dismantle use of animals in circuses for years.

reformed the modern Catholic Church.

The Vatican II, “[allows] for Catholics to pray with other Christian denominations, encouraged friendship with other non-Christian faiths, and opened the door for languages besides Latin to be used during Mass,” said NPR in a report.

“Father John [Marschall] was deeply committed to such re-visioning [of Vatican II],” wrote Larry Marshall, in a program distributed at the Newman Presentation.

In the program, Marshall wrote that Rev. John Marschall and Reverend Dr. John Dodson of the Methodist church created an ecumenical [religiously inclusive] plan for Reno.

With approval from the Protestant community and Catholic Bishop Michael Green, who attended Vatican II, the historic UNR Center for Religion and Life began.

Yet the actions of Green’s successor, Bishop Norman McFarland, an “arch-conservative” according to Crowley, led the group to disband.

McFarland spent his ten-year term trying to free the diocese of its debt, reported PressTelegram. However, by 1977, financial burdens plagued the nonprofit, despite McFarland’s efforts, so he withdrew from funding. By limiting support, the diocese “… strained relations between the center’s Catholic and Protestant supporters,” reported the Reno GazetteJournal. The ecumenical group ended after a nine-year run.

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students with some type of psychological disability, a dramatic increase from the 224 students reported in fall of 2011.

Doctor Carol Scott, the Assistant Director of the Student Health Center, has been part of the team working to bring Active Minds to UNR. Since she began working at the university in 1994, Dr. Scott has also noticed an increase of students seeking help for a spectrum of mental health issues, and has witnessed the additional of services on campus to help these students including counseling services, and part-time psychiatrists on staff at the Health Center.

“In the last ten years, it seems like we have had more students with mental health issues, but that may be because there is not so much of a stigma to seek care for them” Scott said.

Though the stigma built up around mental health may be lessening, it is still and important issue said Scott.

Active Minds was founded by Alison Malmon when she was a junior at The University of Pennsylvania, following the unexpected suicide of her older brother, Brian who suffered from depression and psychosis.

It was on March 24, 2000 that Brian ended his life and Alison found the drive to help students like her brother.

After failing to find any existing clubs or organizations, Alison started what was then known as Open Minds which after years of success became Active Minds Inc., a nonprofit run by Alison in 2003. There are now over 400 campus chapters across the country.

Dr. Carol Scott also stated the importance of having programs and resources like Active Minds to help suffering students earlier rather than later, before the problem becomes worse.

“I always tell my patients, mind and body, everything’s connected,” said Scott, “It’s important to take care of the person as a whole”.

The new club is currently running a “No Stigma Selfie” campaign on Facebook. The campaign challenges people to print out a sign saying, “No Stigma Nevada” and take selfies with people around campus to spread awareness. There will also be a free luncheon on March 16 for people interested in learning more. “[Active Minds] is a place where students can help students, where people can go to avoid isolationism, and a place where they can do activities such as anti-stigma campaigns,” Palchikoff said.

Both Palchikoff and Dr. Scott emphasized that this is one more step in the right direction to ending the stigma built up around mental health, and helping students thrive in the college community.

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

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PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ALEX CRUPI Alex Crupi is a 5th year student in the College of Engineering pursuing degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science with minors in Mathematics and Unmanned Autonomous Systems. He is a first generation student from Las Vegas, Nevada, who decided to follow his sibling's footsteps by attending the University of Nevada, Reno. After completing his undergraduate degrees he plans to attend graduate school to pursue a master’s degree in Business Administration before working toward a career in Project Management at an engineering firm. Crupi currently works as a Facility Supervisor at the Joe Crowley Student Union where he recently concluded a three-year term as a Technology Supervisor. Crupi also served as the Technology Director for Nevada eSports where he lead efforts that produced the first “Break the Internet” event at the Joe, propagating into the event now known as the “Welcome Week LAN.” Additionally, he is a former President of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity where he lead the chapter to win Interfraternity Council Chapter of the Year, simultaneously completing his first term as a senator for the College of Engineering. In his second term as an ASUN senator, he was elected to Parliamentarian where he assists the Speaker to ensure senate meetings are run per Robert’s Rules of Order. Crupi also enjoys taking early morning walks around campus with his dogs, Doug and Scout.

NOAH TEIXEIRA Noah Teixeira is a passionate northern Nevada native who is currently pursuing a dual degree in Economics and Political Science with minors in both Economic Policy and Accounting. Noah has previously held positions in both the Executive and Legislative branches of ASUN. In his sophomore year, he served as a Policy Analyst for the Department of Legislative Affairs. In this role, he analyzed policy issues that would affect students and created plans of action for ASUN leaders to lobby on these topics. Last spring, Noah was elected as a Senator for the College of Business, and was subsequently elected as Speaker of the Senate. Noah has led the 84th session to focus and fight for their constituents of all backgrounds and experiences in order to create a more dynamic, engaging student experience on campus. He is a visionary who wants to see the students of the university succeed in every facet of life on campus and in their future lives.

Noah has had the opportunity to work on campus for two departments: the Joe Crowley Student Union and Lombardi Recreation Center. He has also immersed himself in campus life by joining fraternity and sorority life and sitting on the IFC Executive Board as the Philanthropy Coordinator, where he threw an event for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital that engaged students civically in a number of different ways.

Noah’s experiences as an employee and engaged student have changed his life for the better, but he understands that not every student has had the same opportunity. He wants to fight for every student to have the most fruitful campus experience possible.

Noah believes that his experience with the philanthropic community and background in policy paired with Sebastian Atienza’s experience with the business community will allow for the perfect combination for President and Vice President of the Associated Students.

VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES TRENTON JACKSON Trenton Jackson is a Senior at the University of Nevada, studying Business Marketing. Currently, he is a member of the ASUN Senate under the College of Business, as well as a Facility Supervisor at the Joe Crowley Student Union.

Along with being an active member of Fraternity and Sorority Life as well as a former Orientation Guide, he is a very active member of the campus community . Within his fraternity, Trenton currently serves as the Professional Development Chair and Parliamentarian, where he keeps members up to date on applications opening on and around campus, interview and professional skills, as well as keeping the chapter’s meetings in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order. After graduating with his Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, his plans to pursue a marketing career within the Entertainment Industry. As ASUN Vice President, Trenton’s efforts and current plans would put an even greater emphasis on what he can give to this beautiful campus.

As for what he plans to do as ASUN Vice President, Trenton will look forward to continuing the work that is currently being laid out with the Campus to the City Initiative, as well as the current “No Walls 2025” student vision. Being a native of the city of Reno, Trenton is beyond amazed at the impact the University has brought to its home city, and will strive to keep it going in full force. Having a good working relationship with the Reno community is what allows both campus and the city to grow.

Improving and expanding upon the Pack Friendly Businesses Campaign, and other initiatives like it, has been and will continue to be ways that campus relations with the city improve and flourish.

All in all, Trenton Jackson adores his university. He has been a member of the Reno community all his life, and wishes that both Reno and the University of Nevada make even greater strides in its future. With Trenton Jackson as ASUN Vice President, he will do all he can to “make his alma mater pride of all the west”.

SEBASTIAN ATIENZA Sebastian Atienza is a third year undergraduate here at the University of Nevada pursuing a degree in Marketing through the College of Business. Sebastian started his involvement with the Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) his first semester of freshmen year as a Legislative Intern for the 82nd Session of the Associated Students. His interest in student-run businesses and support of integrating the University with the Reno community led him to a seat in the 83rd Session of Senate as the Senator for the College of Business. Within his term, Sebastian was elected the Chair of the Committee of Budget & Finance where he oversaw the Association’s then 2.3 million dollar budget. As chair, Sebastian was the author of the most bills in the 83rd Session of Senate; notably Senate Bill 83-3 which abled the Pack Internship Grant Program to grow to 44 paid internships within the Reno job force. With his platform aligning directly with the ASUN Executive Board administration, Sebastian was then appointed his current position of Chief of Staff for the 84th Session of Senate.

Sebastian’s involvement at Nevada expands through the university beyond just ASUN. Sebastian has worked as a tutor for first-generation University freshmen who are the first of their family to attend college, along with his job at the Joe Crowley Student Union. Additionally, Sebastian is a part of the Blue Key Honor Society and actively involved in the Nevada Greek community. As part of his platform, Sebastian hopes to work diligently with the Nevada Career Studio to increase appropriations for paid internships from community partners. Sebastian has been able to partake in the creation and growth of the Pack Internship Grant Program over the years, and understands the difficulty students have accepting unpaid internships in trade for work force experience. Sebastian also hopes to make it a point how important the discussion on mental, physical, and sexual health should be for the faculty and students of the University of Nevada. He has been a strong advocate for drawing awareness to sexual conduct, assault, and consent on college campuses through his work with the office of Student Persistent Research and the “It’s On Us” campaign. Sebastian in closing pictures a more sustainable Nevada by the end of his term much like the groundwork he created for refillable water bottle stations in all mandated University academic buildings by 2018.

Sebastian believes that his experience with the business community and background in student affairs paired with Noah Teixeira’s experience with the philanthropic community will allow for the perfect combination for President and Vice President of the Associated Students.

CANDIDATES - COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES SENATOR BRENNAN SULLIVAN Brennan is a second year student at the university and wants to become more civically engaged on campus. He is a passionate leader that wants to work for his constituents and be the change the people need. In his time at the University he has immersed himself in Greek Life. This has shown him the importance of campus involvement.

CONNOR BILLMAN Connor Billman is a Freshman at the University, who is currently studying agricultural science with an emphasis on animal science. In the past semester of college, Connor was engaged in a couple organizations around campus such as the outdoor club and being Vice- President for Argenta hall. To prepare himself for running for senatorial office, Connor was a Legislative intern within ASUN, learning the interworking’s of student government and legislation. In the internship, Connor participated in the committee of Health, Sustainability, and Wellness and through the committee he became aware of the current measures that are being taken for these subjects and also how they can be improved upon. Besides the being active in the organizations listed above, Connor also volunteers in a agriculture lab.

CANDIDATES – COLLEGE OF BUSINESS SENATOR AUSTIN THUMMEL Austin Thummel is a sophomore majoring in Economics at the University of Nevada. He is actively engaged on campus through his involvement as an ASUN Legislative Intern and by serving on the executive board of the fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon as Treasurer. He has utilized his position as treasurer to successfully represent his fraternity members by responsibly allocating his chapter’s funds and by consistently communicating his financial goals. In his time as an intern, Austin has been able to witness first-hand the workings of the ASUN Legislative Department and is determined to represent the College of Business as a Senator. With a devout sense of passion towards teamwork, Austin strives to better the experience of every student at the University of Nevada.

JUSTIN KUYKENDALL A proud longstanding Nevadan, Justin is in the Honors Program and studies accounting at the University of Nevada, Reno. As a freshman, Justin found ways to serve his community whenever possible. He first helped to establish a new fraternity on campus, Kappa Alpha. After establishing himself in the Greek community, Justin moved on to help serve his fellow students in Nye Hall as Vice President of the Leadership Council. His involvement during his freshman year did not just stop at holding positions as he was also a regular volunteer for the Down Syndrome Network of Northern Nevada. Additionally, he served on Kappa Alpha’s philanthropy committee for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. After establishing himself as a proud member of his community freshman year, Justin maintained his level of involvement throughout his academic career. Since then, he has been an officer of Kappa Alpha’s executive board and become a member of Beta Alpha Psi. He hopes that he can better serve his community on campus by bridging the divide between cliques on campus. Justin wants to promote interaction and cohesion among clubs and other organizations and reduce division between them and the rest of campus. As a former freshman involved in many things the university had to offer, Justin hopes that he can help others feel integral and part of the campus culture. Justin’s primary concern is understanding what the students want and need. He hopes that in the student government, he can help achieve this.

CHRIS ORAM Chris Oram is an International Business student with high expectations for the future. He has a passion for the Spanish language and general diversity on campus. Chris Oram believes in always raising the bar for everything in life. He calls it "raising your standards" and believes that people have huge potential for self development that will help them improve their own lives. He believes that changes could be made to the College of Business to improve a student's experience while at the University of Nevada, Reno. Chris Oram is involved with business majors of all types such as accounting, marketing, finance, marketing, information systems, and economics! Chris Oram is the proper gentlemen for the Senator of College of Business and will use the voice of the community to make necessary changes.

ZACH MAH Zach Mah is a sophomore at the University of Nevada majoring in the College of Business. His passion for technology and business has motivated him to pursue a degree in Information Systems. Zach has had firsthand experience in ASUN, serving as a Legislative Intern for the 83rd and 84th Session. Along with ASUN, Zach is an active member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity and enjoys giving back to the community through community service. He is also a Global IT Technician for the world’s largest slot machine company, International Gaming Technology (IGT). By combining his valuable Legislative Intern experience and motivation to help people through his job at IGT, Zach possesses all the qualities to represent you for the College of Business!

CANDIDATES – COLLEGE OF EDUCATION SENATOR DUSTIN TOOL Dustin Tool is a Freshman at the University of Nevada, Reno, from Kennewick, Washington. He has always had aspirations for student government, serving on his student council as Treasurer in high school, as well was President of his student body spirit club.

All while maintaining a high GPA and being recognized in the National Honor Society. More impressively, as an undergraduate student his interests did not stop in high school, his passion to get involved on campus led him to becoming a legislative intern for the 84th session of the Senate of the Associated students of the University of Nevada, and furthermore his school spirit has not been diminished and now he also is a cheer leader for the Nevada Spirt program. His dedications to his academics, has allowed him to make the Dean's List for the College of Education. Dustin is a strong candidate for the College of Education and he hopes to provide a strong voice for his college as a senator for the 85th session.

HANNAH JACKSON Hannah Jackson is a second year student at the University of Nevada studying Secondary Education, Journalism, and Political Science. Hannah served as the Chair of the Legislative Interns Committee during the 83rd Session of the ASUN Senate. She is the Senator for the College of Education and the Speaker Pro Tempore for the 84th ASUN Senate Session. Throughout her time in ASUN, Hannah has been a passionate advocate for civic and democratic engagement, as well as creating partnerships between the University and community. In the fall, Hannah engaged students in a campaign for a local ballot question relating to education. Through efforts, including the “Students Helping Students” campaign, the “State of the Washoe Schools” town hall, and the creation of a new designated service learning location, Hannah increased voluntary civic engagement opportunities and educational events for students.

Hannah’s passion for education reflected in her efforts at the University, community and state. In the fall, Hannah worked as the volunteer coordinator for The Coalition to Save Our Schools. She currently serves as the President of the Nevada State Education Association Student Program and as the State Alumni Representative for Nevada’s We the People program.

Hannah’s passion for education, our community, democracy and the University of Nevada will make her a great two-term representative and advocate for students in the College of Education.

CANDIDATES - COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING SENATOR NARINDER MALL Narinder (Nar) Singh Mall is both a first-generation Nevadan and the first in his family to go to college. Narinder is a Computer Science and Engineering major with minors in Business Administration and Math here at the University. Originally, he was born in Santa Clara, California and spent most of his childhood living in Stockton and Sacramento. Growing up in these cities has always made him passionate about helping his community and becoming a part of various organizations. He is one the founders of the Alpha Sigma Phi and the Indian Student Association on campus. Narinder is currently holding the position of President of Alpha Sigma Phi. He also serves as a Big Brother for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada. His goals include going to graduate school, highly considering law school. During his time at Nevada, Narinder hopes to get even further involved on campus by serving his students as a Senator. He is dedicated in making sure the students within his college have a voice among the student government. His priority as a Senator would be to broaden the understanding of the Associated Students of the University of Nevada and how it is structured.

MICHAEL SE Michael Se is a second year student at the University of Nevada. He is pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering with aspirations of attending medical school. In his time here, he has become involved with Tau Kappa Epsilon, Circle K International, InterVarsity, and ASUN.

CANDIDATES - DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES SENATOR DANIEL STOPKA

Daniel Stopka is a second year student at the University of Nevada Reno holding a 3.87 cumulative GPA. Born in Las Vegas, he plans to use his kinesiology major to become a licensed physical therapist. He currently is extremely involved in community service events in and around the city of Reno such as feeding the homeless, improving public landmarks, and helping injured veterans. His experience within community service work has given him the interest to become more civically engaged. He is extremely passionate about the student community, and believes strongly in transparency and that it should be the students who decide on what direction the college of health science should take. If elected, he would create a system in which big decisions by the college are emailed to all students it pertains to, so that they may voice their opinions and the college can better gauge what the student population wants. This way, the students can better create their own educational paths and prepare themselves for the future. Furthermore, he would make sure to improve advertisement of community health science events on campus and contact successful Nevada alumni with careers in health science to come speak, give career advice, or possibly even present internship opportunities. By being direct with the student community and allowing them to better control their own education, better advertising health science events on campus, and exploring what successful health science alumni have to offer current students, Daniel Stopka hopes to improve upon this college.

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GRANT GEORGE Grant George is a sophomore studying Kinesiology at the University of Nevada. As a freshman, Grant joined Tau Kappa Epsilon to give back to the community through community service and philanthropy. During his short time in Tau Kappa Epsilon, Grant has worked with outside organizations setting up events, and has become a member on their executive board. Upon graduating, Grant plans on pursuing physical therapy school where he hopes he can continue to help people in need. Grant hopes to add more free programs throughout our campus to encourage a healthier and more active lifestyle for the student body. He also hopes to work with nutrition professors on campus as well as the trainers from the new E.L. Wiegand fitness center to help students adapt a healthy lifestyle.

RYAN BECKER Ryan Becker is a first-year student at the University of Nevada studying Community Health Sciences, Public Health with a minor in Military Science. As a freshman, Ryan has played a role in ASUN as an executive intern for the 84th Senate (Chief of Staff), an officer for the Pre-Physician Assistant Club, an environmental and public health research intern, and is a cadet with UNR's Army ROTC Wolfpack Battalion. Ryan thrives off of passionate people, as helping others succeed envelops his central platform of "Putting the 'Unity' in Community Health Sciences". His plans to unify the students of the Division of Health Sciences involve helping more students lead not only those around them, but leading themselves to progress on their own personal path. It doesn’t matter what field of health science you land in, whether it's conventional healthcare, an environmental specialty, administration, or education, etc. Ryan wants you to have been exposed and granted as much information and advisement about your health science careers as possible before embarking into the professional world. He will expose all DHS students to the accessible opportunities and networks of incredibly supportive students and staff that Reno, our school and the Division of Health Sciences has to offer. Ryan wants all of his fellow students to genuinely recognize that no goal, graduate school, or job is unattainable for anyone because of the incredible opportunities our university has placed before us. Join Ryan in leading America's Next Generation of Healthcare Providers from the University of Nevada, Reno.

HAYDON COOK Haydon Cook is a second year student at the University of Nevada and is studying Public Health. Although he is only a sophomore, his leadership experience is extensive, as he has been a part of leadership organizations since he was young. Haydon's desire to help others was always key as he was a leader on varsity sports teams growing up.

Further, he was held the position of Senator of the Division of Health Science during the 84th Session of the Associated Students, is apart of Fraternity and Sorority Life on campus, holds a position in his organization, and will be a part of the next generation of leaders who will make a difference on campus, in the Greek community and beyond. Haydon hopes to continue to lead in his future career and is considering medical school after graduation. Haydon is an open-minded leader, is always willing to hear others' perspectives, and will always take them into consideration in his decision making. He will do everything he can to listen to the students of the Division of Health Sciences and ensure their academic, professional and personal success.

CANDIDATES - COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS SENATOR TORREY BARBER Torrey is a sophomore in the College of Liberal Arts double majoring in English and Psychology. He is a native Nevadan and longtime resident of Southern Nevada.

He calls UNR home and serves on the Nye Hall council. Torrey is passionate about making the University of Nevada, Reno a better school for all students, and will be a voice for everyone.

NICOLE FLANGAS “Smart, sassy, and service-oriented”: the defining characteristics of Nicole Flangas.

Nicole, through her four years of Student Council, her time as Senior Class President, and as a member of the Leadership Class at Reno High, has developed and implemented techniques for outreach, involvement, and school pride through her many past experiences; She even served in Chamber of Commerce Reno-Sparks Youth Leadership Program where she learned how to promote change and service within Reno/Sparks. These culminate on the central fact that Nicole works to ensure everyone feels supported, informed, and that there is more positive change to come. Her leadership skills make her a “smart” candidate.

“Sassy” goes towards what she stands for, and how she refuses to back down if she thinks the cause is right. With a large voice, Nicole learned that you can be heard but the only real change comes from listening and finding the right cause – so she serves a candidate who can establish meaningful change.

In her first semester of college, Nicole learned what it meant to be separated from a campus, isolated; so serving as an outlet for students to get their issues addressed and to get the student body directly involved in internal organizations as well as the Reno community would be a privilege. Nicole has always worked to be part of organizations which better the community around her defining her as “Service-Oriented” – this would be no different; it would be a very specific way to make students truly ‘members of the pack’.

DEREK BUSSMAN Derek Bussman is a junior Psychology major with an emphasis in behavior analysis and a minor in business administration. He currently works as a TA for Psy 101, interacting with and helping a wide array of students. He has also served on the officer corps of Tau Kappa Epsilon as a new member educator and hopes to put his leadership skills to use for the betterment of all the students and faculty at the university.

JACK OLENDER Jack Olender is a second year University of Nevada student pursuing a Criminal Justice degree with an emphasis in Business Administration. Jack has immersed himself in the University community by his work on the Events Board for the Residence Hall Association (RHA). With his position as a Resident Assistant, he takes pride in providing residents of Peavine Hall the resources they need to succeed. With Peavine Hall a home to a health and wellness community, Jack hopes to continue the conversation of student health by serving as the Senator for the College of Liberal Arts. Throughout his life, Jack has continuously worked to change people’s lives for the better. Jack translates his own experiences into a way that other people can use to benefit themselves and others. As a Senator for the College of Liberal Arts, Jack will use the experiences that have shaped him to serve all his constituents of the University of Nevada.

SARAH SMITH Sarah Smith is a first year student who is majoring in Political Science and International Affairs as well as minoring in Spanish and Psychology. Sarah has worked closely with ASUN by serving as a legislative intern for the 84th Senate Session. In high school, Sarah served on student government as the Senior Class Treasurer. She has also dedicated countless hours of community service over the last 4 years, and was a member of the prestigious National Honors Society. If elected as a Senator for the College of Liberal Arts, Sarah will work to improve the student counseling services, as well as work to serve the needs of all of her constituents. Sarah believes that student advocacy is one of the most important parts of being a student and will work vigorously to ensure that no voices are left unheard.

ANTHONY MARTINEZ Anthony Martinez is a first-generation freshman studying Political Science and International Affairs with a minor in Spanish. Although his experience throughout the University is overall campus involvement, his legislative growth thru his early career as the appointed student member of the Nevada State Board of Education, Student Government and World Schools Debate has been significant in his success. This year he worked meticulously as an ASUN Legislative Intern sitting on both the Government Operations and Budget and Finance Committees. In addition, to being initiated into the Kappa Sigma fraternity assisting under various joint boards. As of now, one of Anthony’s priorities is looking after the needs of the residents of Peavine Hall serving as the elected President of the halls Leadership Council. During his fall semester, he led and participated in numerous events

by Peavine while hosting meetings and developing his parliamentary procedure skills under Grand Council congregations.

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Technician certification along with being involved in organizations such as Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity and American Medical Student Association. He has taken part in multiple committees and is the current social chair of Phi Delta Epsilon. Outside of school, he has passion for traveling the world and exploring new cultures. As a senator, Angelo plans on improving the university by expanding undergraduate research opportunities and by organizing more campus-wide community service events.

ARMEN PANINGBATAN Armen is currently a biology major with a minor in analytical chemistry at the University of Nevada, Reno. As a second-year student, Armen has been actively involved with many clubs on-campus both as a member and a leader. He's currently a part of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA), Pre-Dental Society, Urban Dance Club, an ecology research lab, and the Honors program. Currently, Armen serves as the Civic Action Director for AMSA and the secretary for Urban Dance; a club he helped co-found.

Through his leadership, Armen has helped revitalized AMSA and the community by helping coordinate volunteer events such as the upcoming 5k Heart and Sole Run that will benefit the Student Outreach Clinic. Pursuing his passion, Armen hopes to become a dentist one day and help the underserved community in Nevada.

As a visionary and representative of the student body, Armen hopes to utilize his experiences thus far in order to bring in innovative changes both on an institutional and individual level in the College of Science. He hopes to transform the College through community partnership and resource accessibility to ensure every student's success.

ANDREW OMAN Andrew Oman is a Sophomore at the University of Nevada, Reno. He is from Placerville, a town in Northern California and enjoys skiing and volleyball. Being the social vice president as well as treasurer of his high school government Andrew has experience in student council. Student government has always appealed to him and he is very excited to run for student council. His high grades have allowed Andrew to be on the Dean’s list several times. Andrew plans on doing everything he can to represent the College of Science’s voice to make The University of Nevada great again. Andrew is very ambitious and will take the initiative on problems and projects and will do his very best to make The University of Nevada and The College of Science all that it can be. Andrew is part of the cheer team and he bleeds silver and blue. This dedication and love for The University of Nevada as a whole will make Andrew an excellent voice for the college of science for the 2017/18 year.

CANDIDATES FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM SENATOR TONY SOFIA

Tony Sofia is a sophomore studying Neuroscience at the University of Nevada. Born and raised in Las Vegas, he has plans of attending Medical School. If he isn’t grinding it out the KC, you may catch him up at Northstar enjoying the snow. Tony takes pride in being open to novelty and strives to ‘break the glass ceiling’ as much as he is capable. Currently involved in campus extracurricular activities including the American Medical Student Association, he also holds a spot on the executive board of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. His intentions are to gain close insights and attend to the students of his college for the betterment of the University.

SURAIYA SARWAR

Suraiya Sarwar is a junior at the University of Nevada. As a freshman and sophomore, Suraiya joined the Tri Delta Fraternity and started working as an Educational Coach, a Legislative Intern for ASUN, Reading Buddies tutor, and an employee at the Writing Center in order to contribute more to the community of UNR. By being involved on campus philanthropically and educationally, she has gained a passion for helping UNR flourish and make strides in improvement. By participating in these various organizations along with experience in other clubs on campus, she has strengthened her leadership experience, allowing her to help make a larger impact and give back to the university.

As an innovative and hard working individual, Suraiya is pursuant in her efforts to develop the Interdisciplinary Programs by expanding student research opportunities and creating an accessible resource for students. She also aims to engage professors and students alike in this program in order to promote student teacher involvement. She hopes to develop programs for volunteer and internship opportunities off and on campus for students.

By creating an open forum for students to discuss issues and possibilities for improvements within their college, she believes this will further engage students and help foster their university experience.

CAMMIE LEE Cammie is a Sophomore at the University of Nevada studying Neuroscience with an emphasis in pre-medical studies. Currently she serves as the public relations chair of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA), where she works to help students interested in the field of health care to become more prepared in their field by encouraging them to participate in community service, mock interviews, and offering peer mentorship. During her time as the public relations chair of AMSA, the pre-professional club has grown to its largest numbers since its first appearance at UNR. Cammie also serves as an executive board member of TriBeta Biological Honor Society, a pre-professional club dedicated to encouraging undergraduates to participate in scientific research. She believes that participating in research is an important aspect to a student's education, for that reason, she aims to create an online database to make research opportunities on and near campus more accessible. Cammie understands that science is a challenging, yet crucial subject, therefore she also participates in the new Science Partners program here at UNR, devoted to teaching underfunded Washoe County elementary schools STEM education in the hopes to instill a genuine interest and understanding of science to children. After earning her bachelor's degree at UNR, Cammie hopes to further her education by attending the University of Nevada School of Medicine in the near future. With the support of the students in the College of Interdisciplinary Programs and her desire to create new opportunities to support student's endeavors, she hopes to serve as your new senator!

HOLLY WHITE Hello, My name is Holly White and I am a freshmen with a major of neuroscience (Pre-Med). I was born and raised in Reno, and I grew up attending sporting and student events here at the University of Nevada, Reno. In high school I was very involved playing three sports, leadership, student council, and a plethora of clubs and activities. My goal was to unite my school and be the change, and I did as Senior Class President my senior year. I love to be involved in school and that's why this year I not only joined Sigma Kappa, but also became an intern under Veronica Charles, the head of legislative affairs. I wanted to learn everything I could before running for mown position. I also completed my first semester with a high GPA and began my Pre- Med journey. I always tell anyone who asked that I will go crazy if my schedule is not filled to the tipping point. I want to run for Senator for Interdisciplinary because I want to keep being involved in the school I attend, and truly want to continue making a change in those around me. I don't know all I can about the ASUN here at Nevada yet, and want to challenge myself to that goal of learning every day, and being a positive influence to the students here. Student Engagement is what I plan to continue.

HOW TO VOTE ON WEBCAMPUS 1.) Sign in to WebCampus using your NetID 2.) On your courses tab select ASUN ELECTIONS - NAME OF YOUR COLLEGE 3.) Click on ASUN Election NAME OF YOUR COLLEGE 4.) Once in course, click on the top left hand corner link ELECTIONS 2016 5.) A instructions window will appear, click on the BEGIN button to VOTE. 6.) Once you have selected your choices, SUBMIT

CYNTHIA LEE Cynthia is a sophomore majoring in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology. Her passion for a career in medicine is fortified with her membership in the American Medical Student Association (AMSA), position as a neuroscience research lab assistant and her officer chair in TriBeta Biological Honor Society. As a member of the executive board, she organizes workshops to mentor students on how to effectively obtain a lab position that complements their area of interest. She also coordinates fundraisers to raise money towards the For Kids Foundation and reaches out to Washoe County schools and community by helping to organize the Tiny Betas Science Fair and local volunteer events. As senator, she aims to communicate with her fellow colleagues and provide undergraduate students with innovative opportunities in engaging in the field of science such as establishing volunteer/ shadowing abroad charters. As a teaching assistant for SCI 110 and Science Partners, Cynthia has taught various levels of STEM and college-level education and is committed to delivering the necessary tools for all University of Nevada, Reno students to succeed.

ANGELO LIPPI Angelo is a junior at the University of Nevada, Reno that is majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. He currently volunteers at Renown Children’s Hospital, The Student Health Center, and participates in a program that teaches science to first through third graders. He takes pride in his community and enjoys giving back to it whenever possible.

Angelo is determined to go to medical school and he has obtained his Emergency Medical

GENERAL ELECTIONS Wednesday, March 15, 2017 •Opens at 8:00 a.m., online via WebCampus •Physical Voting location at the ASUN Front Desk on the 3rd floor of the Joe, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 16, 2017 •Closes at 5:00 p.m., online via WebCampus •Physical Voting location at the ASUN Front Desk on the 3rd floor of the Joe, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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SING DATE: Thursday TIME: 6 p.m.

LOCATION: The Joe

Crowley Student Union INFO: Animated movies seem to be more and more entertaining for adults. Come indulge in your immature nature and watch animals sing for an hour and a half. Admission is free to students and complimentary snacks and beverages will be provided.

OTAKUPALOOZA DATE: Saturday TIME: 10 a.m.

LOCATION: Glick

Ballrooms INFO: UNR’s Anime and Manga Society are putting on this stellar event. Come out dressed up in your very best cosplay and support the school. Activities include panels, artists, gaming and a cafe hosted by the “Welcome Home” maids. Best of all: it’s free.

LEPRECHAUN CRAWL DATE: Saturday TIME: 8 p.m.

LOCATION: Downtown INFO: Come out and

show the pride you have for your Irish heritage.

Even if you aren’t Irish, you can at least come and over drink green beer.

This crawl goes until 4 in the morning and includes over 25 bars. $5 gets you admission along with a crawl cup and map. Don’t forget to bring your pot of gold and have fun.

FRESH MEAT DATE: Saturday TIME: 6:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Holland Project INFO: This event is

designed to introduce Reno bands to the local music spotlight. The bands include The Boys, Family Sedan, Mulch, RDS, Tresed, Desert Sheiks and Long Story Short. The styles of these bands range from low-fi folk, to beach punk, to hip hop, to harcore post-rock.

Tickets cost $5.

ISAIAH RASHAD DATE: Saturday TIME: 7 p.m.

LOCATION: Jub Jub's Thirst

Parlor INFO: If you are a true hip

hop head, you cannot miss this show. Isaiah Rashad is among the TDE catalogue of rappers, including Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock and Ab-Soul.

His album “Sun’s Tirade” which came out last year, is phenomenal. His live shows are supposed to be a heady delight.

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

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Monkey Rock in Lake Tahoe

By Joey Thyne So you’ve been seeing all your friends on social media posting about going to Cabo or Daytona Beach for spring break, and you just spent the rest of your paycheck on cliff bars, blue books and Fireball. What are you to do? If you’re like me, this semester has been testing your last nerve and you need to do something fun over spring break to blow off steam. Lucky for you, I have collected some stellar spring break ideas for the UNR student on a budget.

BOREAL If you are a devoted skier or snowboarder, or want to try it for the first time but can’t afford the prices at places like Mount Rose or Northstar, then go to Boreal. Boreal features $15 lift tickets on Fridays for college students, which is unheard of in the skiing world. It has runs for both beginners and advanced skiers or boarders with a lot of cool jumps and rails. Plan a trip with your friends and hit the slopes.

ROAD TRIP Say what you want about Reno, it is adjacent to some really cool places. Grab your best friend and just start driving. All you need is some snacks (maybe some corn chips and beef jerky), a killer road trip playlist on Spotify (my personal preferences include Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen), and an open mind.

Pick a direction and go for it. As you cruise the desert, appreciate the grandeur of the untamed American west. Wherever you end up, do something fun, like going hiking in Bishop, having a picnic in the middle of the

black rock desert or buying a souvenir from a brothel.

TAHOE Need a romantic getaway, but can’t afford to take your significant other to Paris?

Take him or her to the snowcapped solace of South Lake Tahoe and fall in love all over again. Stay the night in a cozy Airbnb and spend the day visiting a park, skipping stones on the crystal-clear water or perusing kitschy shops. Great shopping locations include Chateau at the Village, the Crossing and Heavenly Village. Even if you can’t actually buy anything, it’s still a blast to window shop. If you’re feeling especially adventurous, since the snow doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, you can partake in snowshoeing, ice skating sledding or take a sleigh ride.

As you soar over the lake in the Heavenly Gondola, make sure to steal a smooch.

BINGE-A-THON Have you watched “The Night Of” yet? I know you haven’t. Pick a day during spring break, call out of work, shut the blinds and catch up on streaming all the best shows out there. Bonus points if you don’t shower, stay in your pajamas all day and only get out of bed for snacks. We are in the golden age of TV, so if you haven’t seen them already, I suggest “Game of Thrones,” “Atlanta,” “Fargo,” “Stranger Things,” “Silicon Valley,” “Mr. Robot,” “Westworld,” “O.J.: Made in America” or “House of Cards,” for starters. Finally, you will be able to understand all of those topical pop culture references your friends keep making. Plus, it’s free, as long as you have the subscriptions from your parents (or your ex-boyfriend forgot to change his

password). The other option, of course, is TREAT YO SELF you can rent a bunch of guilty pleasure movWhy leave when you can fulfill your spring ies from Redbox and go to town. Somehow, break hopes and wishes in the world’s bigwhen it comes to renting DVDs, the worse gest little city? If you are single and on the the movie is the more enjoyable the viewing path to self-love, take a night out and treat experience. yo self. Go see a movie by yourself, then try HOT SPRINGS one of our town’s fine dining options like If you are looking to sweat out your bad Campo. If school has especially gotten you energy, head over to one of the many hot down in the dumps, go all out and order springs in Nevada and northern California. yourself a hotel room. A night away from Near to Reno, there is Steamboat Hot Springs home can do wonders. Places like the GSR, on South Virginia. This is nice because it’s so the Silver Legacy, the Eldorado, the Atlantis convenient. Also, they have great health and and Circus Circus are a lot of fun and only spa options, including massages and facials, cost around $60 a night. Order some room which will lead you to true enlightenment. service and pay-per-view and enjoy yourIf you want to get more in tune with nature, self. If you are not a big gambler, most of check out the Sierra Hot Springs in Sier- these resorts have great amenities like live raville, California. Although it is roughly an entertainment. Treat yo self, you deserve it. hour drive, it is totally worth it. A three-hour soak only costs $15. If you need some time for quiet contemplation, I recommend the So instead of spending too much money Meditation Pool. to get sunburnt, alcohol poisoning and SAN FRANCISCO sand in your socks, why not keep it local If you don’t feel up to driving to the Golden this year for spring break? You can still have City, there are a lot of affordable ticket fun experiences without breaking the bank. options for trains or buses. Once you are Even if all spring break means is that you can there, indulge yourself in all of the shame- walk around your apartment without any less tourist activities like the Golden Gate clothes on because all your roommates are Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, Union gone, please take this time to unwind and Square and Chinatown. Immerse yourself in de-stress so you are able to keep your wits the omnipresent art and culture throughout about you in the final stretch of the semester. the city. Eat some of the best sushi on Earth.

Rent a longboard or bike and ride down the endless roads. As the wind blows through your hair, imagine a world without mid- Joey Thyne can be reached at jsolis@sageterms or essays or group projects in which brush.unr.edu and on Twitter joeythyne@ you can actually afford to live in a place like gmail.com.

San Francisco.

"Get Out" inspires scares, thought

By Joey Thyne

“Stay woke,” Childish Gambino warns at the beginning of “Get Out.” The news that Donkey Teeth from the East/West Bowl was directing a horror movie about a black man meeting his girlfriend’s white parents may have inspired PTSD flashbacks of “Scary Movie 2,” but any real Key and Peele fan appreciates the meticulous attention to detail put into their sketches that could only come from true film nerds.

“Get Out” was dropped in a time of extreme racial divisiveness. Civil rights groups like Black Lives Matter are growing increasingly agitated at the same that the recently-elected president was endorsed by a range of white supremacists.

“Get Out” is a horror movie that focuses on the most horrifying monster imaginable: cultural appropriation. Black people are treated merely as marginalized topics of conversation, whether athletes or rappers, to service white people through entertainment of exploitation, depriving them of their humanity ... if you could possibly imagine such a world.

The plot, basically, is that Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) travels upstate to meet the

family of his white girlfriend (Allison Williams). Her parents are not snarling blatantly-racist Klan members, but rather stuffy, rich liberals who frequently insist they “would have voted for Obama for a third term.”

It’s difficult to review a movie littered with so many huge spoilers. The previews for the movie showed only material from approximately the first act, a deviation from modern film advertising which shares way too much information and thus ruins the joy of the cinematic viewing experience.

Just know that a whole bunch of crazy things start happening right out of the gate. Early on, sanity begins to subtly crack and eventually shatter. Then the inevitable mayhem ensues. Audiences will have no idea what to expect, with twists and turns around every corner.

Spectators will need to stay vigilant, or, in the words of Donald Glover, stay woke.

Anyone going expecting a conventional horror movie or a conventional comedy or a conventional mix of the two will walk out thinking, “What the hell did I just watch?”

The acting is phenomenal on all fronts.

Lakeith Stanfield seems to be a scene-

stealer in everything he is in, from a troubled teen in “Short Term 12” to the stoned sidekick in “Atlanta,” and “Get Out” is no different. Although he is only in two scenes, he gives a memorable performance and is a fierce presence.

“Get Out” is Daniel Kaluuya’s first lead role in a major motion picture, but he had already proved his merit with a haunting standout performance in “Black Mirror.” He is able to pull off a sympathetic protagonist in a horror movie, which is no easy feat. Lil Rel Howery provides the only direct comic relief. Allison Williams reprises her role as naive white millennial with all her charm intact. Catherine Keener and Bradley Whitford need no praise from me, but yeah, they’re great.

There are few current films in the popular hemisphere that make me say, “Wow, I’ve never seen anything like that before,” but “Get Out” is a genuinely strange and unsettling movie. Jordan Peele juggles a number of drastic tonal shifts. From the social commentary to the laugh-out-loud humor to the abstract off-kilter humor to the thrilling psychoanalysis to the tender character development to the graphic violence to the beautiful aesthetic palette to the clever horror flick satire to the

reverent horror flick homages, this movie should not work, but somehow it does.

Joey Thyne can be reached at jsolis@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter joeythyne@ gmail.com.

‘GET OUT’ Release Date: Feb. 24 Genre: Horror

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JOEY VS

Thyne TARANTINO SUCKS

TARANTINO ROCKS

By Joey Lovato Tarantino is one of the most prolific directors of our generation, directing classics like “Pulp Fiction,” “Reservoir Dogs,” and more recently “Django Unchained” and “Inglorious Basterds.” His directing style is unlike anyone else’s. Tarantino is among the most stylistic directors of our time, from Neil Blomkamp’s gritty decrepit futures to Wes Anderson’s whimsical and aggressively symmetrical films, Tarantino has made a name for himself for many movie-goers since the mid-’90s.

Tarantino may not be for everyone, but I think that’s his intention. If nothing else, he should be (and is) respected and appreciated for breaking out of the traditional Marvel movie, formula-based, uninteresting sequel rut that has plagued the movie industry for the past decade. There have been an innumerable number of articles written about this idea already, so I’ll try and stay off my soap box and focus on why Tarantino’s films help break up the monotony of what has become a standard Hollywood formula. His use of elements such as violence, dialogue and music break away from what has made me want to gouge my eyes out when watching most movies these days.

The violence is there for a reason. He uses it in an artistic and visceral way. I’m not a blood and guts kind of guy; I hate the use of unnecessary violence. But the nature of Tarantino films lends itself to violence. It feels real and gritty.

When someone gets shot they don’t just fall to the ground making death seem meaningless and desensitizing people to it. People writhe in pain and scream, there is blood and anguish.

It’s uncomfortable to watch, which is important. We shouldn’t be comfortable watching violence. It should evoke an emotional response from the audience.

The dialogue can also evoke a lot of emotion from the audience, unlike most uninspired quips from Markie Mark in Transformers XIX. The long monologues may bore some people, but again it breaks away from traditional Hollywood tropes. It’s not predictable. Every word has meaning and builds complex characters.

The scene in “Inglorious Basterds” where Christoph Waltz’s character is talking to the farmer really gives you insight to this character’s hatred of Jewish people and his love of merciless brutality.

He also uses music effectively. Each movie

h a s music t h a t suits the tone and action so well it not only

By Joey Thyne Quentin Ta r a n t i n o is the single most overrated director of our generation. Yeah, I said it. He makes movies for edgy 15-year-olds who call themselves cinephiles, follow “Meninist” on twitter and listen to Papa Roach because it’s “real

Artwork by Nikole Skarlatos

engages the audience but is a leading factor in the flow of the film.

Calling upon known tracks such as “Black Skinhead” by Kanye West, and also popularizing now classic songs, such as “You Never Can Tell” by Chuck Berry are just some of the examples of the stellar music choices in his films. The music in these scenes doesn’t just add to the scene but is what makes it iconic.

These soundtracks are ones you can go back and listen to time and time again.

Tarantino has broken ground in several ways, from “Jackie Brown” where he featured a strong, black female lead, to “The Hateful 8” where he utilized classic 70mm film and a full intermission as well as a chorus in the live screenings. His story structure can bring unique insight to situations, from “Reservoir Dogs,” the disjointed story of a heist gone wrong without showing the heist itself, to the highly stylized episodic revenge tale of “Kill Bill” that took heavy influence from Japanese films. The man is a modern-day genius who should be respected for his contribution to the film industry.

Joey Lovato can be reached at jsolis@sagebrush. unr.edu or on Twitter @joey_thyne

music.”

Quentin Tarantino has made two good movies: “Reservoir Dogs” and “Pulp Fiction.”

The greatness of those films came from Roger Avary, co-writer of the screenplays, protecting the world from Tarantino’s putrid autonomy.

Ever since he started writing his scripts alone, his work has become far more cartoonish and less realized.

“Inglorious Basterds” has Brad Pitt machine gunning Nazis. Hmm, what a complex moral dilemma that is. “Django Unchained” has a scene with Jonah Hill and an early KKK congregation fussing over their hoods (hilarious!) and the movie ends with a goddamn breakdancing horse. This is what is considered cinematic excellence, ladies and gentlemen.

Although they include a range of topics, all his movies are really about one thing: Quentin Tarantino. He is a raging narcissist and an attention whore. Instead of focusing on making actual good movies, he only cares about his name constantly popping up in headlines, whether for using the n-word 110 times in “Django Unchained” or blowing off Channing Tatum’s head after being in “The Hateful Eight” for like ten minutes.

He even acts in his movies. He can’t stand to see his cast steal the spotlight. He just pops up randomly to say some shocking stuff for the sake of being shocking, such as “‘Like a Virgin’ is all about a girl who digs a guy with a big dick” or “Did you notice a sign out in front of my house that said Dead N—r Storage?” His cameos are cringe worthy for a number of a number of reasons but mostly because he can’t act at all.

Tarantino has been praised for his movies being “post-modern” and “meta.” People say that when you watch one of his movies you are always aware that you are watching a movie, as if that’s a good thing. That’s because his creepy shadow is always feverishly hovering over every one of his scenes, never allowing the viewer to forget about him.

I hope this take isn’t too hot for any readers, but he is also a gross misogynist. The message of “The Hateful Eight” is that racial borders can be resolved if everyone can agree that women deserve to be hanged. He can’t write a female character to save his life. In the shallow and scatter-brained “Kill Bill” volumes, Uma Thurman’s lead role rarely gets a chance to speak and doesn’t even get a name.

You can say his over-gluttony of violence is symbolic of this or that, but at the end of the day, it’s just sensationalist gore porn. Although, I bet the overwrought shootout at the end of Django was a big hit around the middle school lunch table when recollected by the one guy whose cool step dad let him stay up late and watch HBO. Tarantino has said he will only make ten films, “The Hateful Eight” being his eighth. I say eight is good enough. Call it a day before I have to sit through another period piece with Samuel L. Jackson referring to his genitalia for over three hours. But no, the “ten films” gimmick is probably just a ploy for even more critics and fans to beg and plead for him to keep making movies, exponentially inflating his ego, and he will undoubtedly abide and look like a hero. I can’t help but imagine Quentin Tarantino watching his movies in a darkened room, lustfully sucking on his own toes to his pretentious dialogue.

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STAFF EDITORIAL

ERA is a must-pass for Nevada Assembly

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ast Wednesday, Nevada’s state senate voted to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in a 13-8 vote largely — though not totally — defined by party lines.

It was a historic vote on an amendment to the constitution that’s been nearly 100 years in the making.

We believe this is long overdue. Despite claims by critics, gender discrimination remains alive and well in America and the ERA would go leaps and bounds further than any current statute in defending the rights of women to be equal citizens under the law. More than that, we believe the Nevada Assembly should vote to ratify the ERA when it comes to a floor vote.

Specifically, the ERA states that equal rights under the law won’t be “denied or abridged” by the government, be it state or federal. This would widely expand the net of constitutional protections for

women and would even the playing field for women in the workplace, a place where women are still routinely discriminated against.

Critics of the measure were hollow with their criticism, retreading tired and worn arguments from the 1970s. Echoing conservative firebrand Phyllis Schlafly, Sen. Becky Harris, R-Las Vegas, expressed concern that the measure would tear families apart by making women eligible for the draft. Sen. Michael Roberson, RHenderson, said that the measure would encourage partial-birth abortions and mandate taxpayer funded abortions.

The latter point is patently absurd considering the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits the federal funding of abortions. More than that, considering the state of national-level American politics, to think that abortions could be federally funded anytime soon is farce, at best.

The former point is slightly more valid, but speculative at best. There’s no way to know how the ERA might impact the way a draft might interact with families, but to think that the federal government would allow families to be broken up by the draft — a sure-fire political nightmare for whatever ruling party is foolish enough to do such a thing — again approaches farce.

Sen. Pat Spearman, the main sponsor of the bill, put it best.

“The objections to ratifying the ERA are false, disingenuous and misleading,” Spearman said. “As such, opposition to passage creates a default position yielding to the antiquated notion of misogynistic patriarchy.”

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

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The International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union participate in the Western PA District Council Equal Rights Amendment demonstration in 1978.

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Consoles in order of ranking: 5) Playstation 2 Slim (2004), 4) Nintendo Entertainment System (1983), 3) Sega Dreamcast (1998), 2) Nintendo Game Boy Color (1998), 1) Nintendo GameCube (2001)

Top five cutest video game consoles of all time

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he new release of the Nintendo Switch got me thinking about the effort Nintendo puts in to make their consoles look so cute. While cuteness is generally relative, there are basic qualities of an object that make it pleasing to the eye for any viewer.

Look at this pig, no really look at it. What about this pig makes it so cute? I have stared at this pig for seven straight hours and have deduced why it makes me want to squeeze it.

The color The size/shape The face Now, how does this relate to video game consoles?

Video game consoles, for a Bailey while, stuck with the big and MeCey chunky look, the Hummer cars of home entertainment.

You know they are packing a punch, but the drawback is that they lose all charismatic charm best represented by video games. So in this, I will scientifically detail the

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A photogenic baby pig demonstrates the standards for cuteness.

top five cutest video game consoles.

2. Nintendo Game Boy Color 5. Playstation 2 Slim The Game Boy Color not only set the bar The Playstation 2 Slim is a slight cop-out, for portable gaming, but it brought the cute since it isn’t the original console design. It console factor to the masses. With its many is a remodel that released four years after color schemes, the Game Boy Color is not only the fact. What lands the PS2 Slim on this list a console but a fashion statement. This is also is how small and compact the console is. It thanks to it’s size, as you can easily put it in a makes taking your PS2 on the go a possibility, pocket and take it on the go. Where the Game like when you take your Chihuahua in your Boy Color sadly falters is the power switch purse for a Taco Bell run. However it does lose location, which leads to many accidental points in the color/face category, as it mostly shut-offs. Something cute can never bring retains the drab style of the original PS2. aggravation and stress like a Game Boy Color.

4. Nintendo Entertainment System 1. Nintendo GameCube The original Nintendo Entertainment SysNothing can ever beat the Game Cube on tem was the first of its kind at the time of its the cuteness factor. A console that comes in release. No, I don’t mean in video games but multiple fun colors, has a user-friendly design with trend setting the cute style. It invites the and even has a handle on the back to take it player to open up the hatch and enter a world on the go. Who wouldn’t want their favorite of gaming possibilities. Just make sure to blow cute creature to have a handle? Even when on the cartridge first. The face is also very you go to put in a game, the hatch opens up user-friendly, with two controllers ports and like a cute puppy with it’s ears perked up buttons for power/reset. The NES does lose waiting for your attention. While it has more when it comes to the color, as after a while the mass compared to other consoles on this list, white of the console will turn to a yellowish- it does however fit the console well because brown and my repeated attempts to clean it in it’s in the perfect spot of not too big but not the bathtub have lead to multiple emergency too small for a home console. room visits.

In Conclusion 3. Sega Dreamcast When it comes to making cute video game The Sega Dreamcast came out at a weird consoles, Nintendo is miles ahead of the comtime in the video game industry, as it was one petition. While some have stepped up to bat, of the first to do 3D graphics. It continued Nintendo time and time again comes out on the grand tradition of cute consoles though, top. I’m glad the Switch Nintendo has retained especially with the swirl at the top like a pig’s this cute aesthetic, as it is one of the driving tail. It also allows you to take the memory forces for why video games can bring people card on the go and play games on it, so you together. Just like with a cute puppy or cat, can tend to your Chao Garden or play mini- a console can bring people from all walks of games anywhere. The Dreamcast is compact life together. Now if only there was one way to for how much power it has under the hood, combine both of them… and its rounded top will make anyone want to rub and pet it for hours on end. The one spot where it fumbles is the face, as it doesn’t have Bailey MeCey studies journalism. He can be that immediate pleasantness you want in a reached at ryansuppe15@gmail.com or on Twitter @bmecey games console. But god damn that swirl!

t is no secret that the Kardashian/Jenner family is basically pop-culture royalty.

And while they sit on that throne they hold the title of some of the most influential fashion icons in the world.

Fashionistas all over the map could argue that, at the moment, Kylie Jenner may just be the most prominent of them all in setting the latest trends.

Kylie brought back sleek white Adidas kicks. She also brought back satin embroidered bomber jackets, but dear god, Kylie, why couldn’t Ali you just leave Juicy Couture Schultz in 2007, where it belongs?!

Back in January, Jenner posted a pic on Instagram sporting high-waisted black velour sweat pants with, yes you guessed it, “Juicy” across the butt. I mean, I wasn’t really an enormous fan of the whole white tee shirts under dresses trend, but now all that is looking very Kate Middleton in comparison. The pants were bad enough without the added mom jean flare.

I hoped Jenner’s Instagram post would spark some sort of revolutionary uprising in 17 year olds everywhere: Kylie, we will play into your lip kits and your body con dress revival but you have taken this one too far! Wishing, praying, hoping that this was a trend that no one would pick up on, I sort of let the idea go that there could be an army of girls running around in velour tracksuits again. My life resumed per usual.

Then, the other day my worst nightmare was confirmed. I was in my first class of the day, doing what everyone does in class, going to browse the apartment section of Urban Outfitters, when I saw that the home page wreaked of Juicy. I saw my girl Kehlani posing as the new spokesmodel for the Juicy Couture line Urban is releasing. Kehlani, you are way too cool to be pulling this.

Kehlani and Kylie aren’t the only ones trying to bring this terrible fad back. A-lister celebs like Paris Hilton (yes, she is sort of cool again), Eva Longoria and Big sis Kim K are even sporting the tracksuits. These trendsetters are trying to revive the embellished sequinned tracksuits and all I can say is please, quit now before this all gets out of hand. Just to give you some context, think about what other trends were alive and well when Juicy was flourishing. Wide belts worn, not at the belt line, but snugly under the boobs (this fad gave “hitting below the belt” a whole new meaning), Skull printed, well uhh everything (Hot topic was thriving) and of course the unmentionable trucker hats like Von Dutch (So glad our fav 70s kid Kutcher grew up).

On Urban Outfitters’ website, each piece is selling for about $98 a pop. You heard it right.

Nearly $200 for a velour tracksuit that will inevitably die again. To make this steep asking price even worse, a few days ago I found myself browsing the shelves of Savers, (for yes, you guessed it, a 1980s ski party) when I found myself in the workout section. In the midst of zebra print spandex and neon green parachutelooking joggers, I saw my childhood flash before my eyes. A teal Juicy pant lay in front of my eyes, “Juicy” written on the right hipbone (obviously).

Price tag read $6.99. It was then that I reflected.

2017 can bring back bell bottom jeans, it can bring back high-fashion band shirts and it can bring back oversized acid-washed denim jackets, but I’ll be damned, it will not bring back Juicy tracksuits!

So my word of advice for fashionistas everywhere, do yourself a favor and pass on a Juicy revival. I know the nostalgia in you is just burning to pick up a new tracksuit to satisfy your inner 13 year old. When aiming for comfy, stay true to your favorite pair of lulus and leave the velour where it belongs, in 2007 sister.

Ali Schultz studies journalism. She can be reached at ryansuppe15@gmail.com and on Twitter @ AliSchultzzz

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March 4, 2017 Dear Lawlor, From the moment I saw you, I knew you would be my second home.

I knew I would spend countless hours in your house­­—Dribbling, shooting, running, sweating, crying, laughing, screaming, sleeping.

I knew you would bring me joy and I knew you would bring me pain.

I knew you would introduce me to multiple house guests and visitors.

I knew you would change my life just as you changed the lives of those who came before me.

What I did not know, however, is that you would put me in a position to make history.

That you would provide me with the opportunity to give back to all of the players, fans, and coaches who paved the way for a big-headed Pinoy from Seattle.

That you would allow me to help pave the way for those not far behind.

On my senior night, I took the court with my brothers for one final time in your house.

We won, giving me another timeless Lawlor memory that I will forever be grateful for.

Thank you for four years of my life that I will never forget.

Thank you for four years of the grind.

Love, D.J. Fenner a.k.a. Lil Mamba Andrea Wilkinson/Nevada Sagebrush

Nevada senior D.J. Fenner cuts down the net following the Wolf Pack’s championship-clinching victory over Colorado State University on Mar. 4. Nevada’s next stop takes place in Las Vegas, NV, for the MWC tournament.

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Despite shaky start, baseball season still looks optimistic

By Kevin Bass

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he 3-8 Nevada Baseball season is off to a rocky start, to say the least, but it’s not time to panic yet. The team opened the year going 1-3 on a road trip to Sam Houston State and Baylor, then returned home to Peccole Park to go 1-3 in a series against Virginia Tech.

After the home stand, Nevada went back on the road to Kevin play a three-game Bass series against Journalism

Fresno State. The Wolf Pack went 1-2.

The Wolf Pack plays again on Tuesday, Mar.7, against Saint Mary’s in Moraga, California. It is easy to see why fans can be concerned. Lopsided losses to Sam Houston, Baylor, and of course the 24-10 drubbing at the hands of Virginia Tech will have that effect.

But those three losses are not necessarily indicative of the season thus far.

Other than those three, the Wolf Pack has been right in the thick of every game. All but one of their other losses came by three runs or less, including three one-run losses.

The run differential numbers are jarring as well. A 14 run loss 11 games into the campaign will do that. So will two shutouts. With their upcoming game

against Saint Mary’s, the Pack average 7.5 runs allowed and just 4.8 runs scored.

All of this is ignoring one fact: the Pack has played a handful of very good baseball teams. Virginia Tech and Baylor are both power-five schools, and last year Sam Houston State made it to the NCAA regional.

u u Keivn Bass can be reached at bcruz@ sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter at Sagebrushsports

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Sophomore Kaleb Foster launches a ball into the outter field against New Mexico on Mar. 12, 2016. Nevada got off to a rough start this season as they are 3-8 on the season.

Pack caps regular season with MWC title

By Javier Hernandez Ever since the Nevada Wolf Pack swept its interstate rival, UNLV, the talk of the town has been the regular season finale showdown against the Colorado State Rams. As the Wolf Pack took care of business against San Jose State last Tuesday, everybody in the Reno community—from students to local fans to government officials— turned their attention to last Saturday’s de facto regular season championship match.

“I had a family from Danville come over to watch us play,” Coach Eric Musselman said. “We went to dinner last night and it’s the first time since Andrea Wilkinson/Nevada Sagebrush I’ve been here that I got Head Coach Eric Musselman holds the cut net up proudly after Nevada’s championship vicclaustrophobic. In the tory over Colorado State University on Mar. 4. The Wolf Pack has yet to experience a losing restaurant, you could feel season under the Musselman regime.

the electricity building up for this game.”

The stage was set—it was senior night for Marcus Marshall and D.J. Fenner, the Mountain West regular season championship was on the line, and it was the third largest attendance in school history. For the fiery Musselman, who thrives on motivating his players through bulletin-board material, new uniforms, a new court design and even a Harlem Globetrotters style warm up, he could not have given his players any further motivation. On Saturday night, the Wolf Pack sat atop the Mountain West Conference tied with their opponent, Colorado State, making for a postseason atmosphere that not even the CBI Championship could live up to.

“For me, I’ve played in the

D-league Championship in painstaking realization of front of a hundred people what could be their final and NBA environments performance in Lawlor coaching in Golden State,” Events Center. Even the Musselman said. “They ever reliable Fenner and sell out every game but Marshall, who thrive in there’s no passion like this high-pressure situations, and there’s not a student appeared to succumb body when you pull up two to the gravity of the hours before the game. circumstance—at least in They line up 100 deep and the first half. you get chills just pulling “I thought that Marcus up into the parking lot so and D.J. especially, it’s a this is unique and we’ve pretty emotional night got a community that’s for those guys and D.J. rallied around this team had mentioned to coach and it feels special.”

Dupree before the game As the senior day video that he had some angst,” of Marshall and Fenner Musselman said. played to the backdrop of u Chance the Rapper’s song, Blessings, each person in the arena could feel u the anxious anticipation of the magnitude of what was to come. For graduating players, senior Javier Hernandez can be day evokes bittersweet reached at jshernandez@ emotions coupled with the nevada.unr.edu

NV boxing breaks even at home

By Brandon Cruz Nevada Boxing split the wins and losses column right down the middle this past weekend, going 3-3 on the day squaring off against Navy and Utah. In this case, the record is not a determinant of effort, will power or want. To appreciate the peaks in life, it’s necessary to go through the valleys. Zack Smith, Britt Brown and Cameron Alten highlighted Nevada’s victories on Mar. 4.

Dustin Congdon, 136 pounds, started the night off with a bang for Nevada. After three rounds of tireless push and pull between Congdon and his opponent Matt Suarez from Navy, Congdon lost the fight, marking his first loss of the season.

“It kind of sucks,” Congdon said. “Obviously, you don’t come in the ring to lose. In retrospect, you can always feel like I could have pushed harder, I could’ve punched faster, but moving forward I’ll just keep doing what I’m doing. More condition maybe. But being as close as it was, I figure it was just one of those close matches” Congdon’s loss will always be there on record, but according to multiple fans around the ring, they felt as if he got robbed.

“After the fight, he even thought I should’ve won it,” said Congdon, referring to his opponent.

While this loss may sting now, it will not stop Congdon from attempting to improve every day.

He’s licking his chops for his next bout come regionals.

“My mentality, I was taught from my wrestling coach. If you see a predator such as a lion for example,” Congdon said. “You don’t see a fed lion go and hunt. You see a hungry lion. Wrestle, box and fight a little hungry.”

The rest of the Nevada Boxing team reflected Congdon’s sentiments as they fought each opponent tooth and nail.

After Congdon’s bout, Dillon Maguin went up against Toshi Que from Navy in the 139 lbs. weight class. Round one went well for Maguin as he dictated the pace of the fight with his constant shots to the body. Maguin made it a point to distract with a single straight to the face, preceded by two vicious body shots. When the second round rolled around, both fighters did well at circling one another, never allowing the other to dictate the pace. Maguin again focused on body shots. The round was fairly even until the last few seconds when Que tagged Maguin with a couple of huge headshots, ultimately winning him the round. Maguin and his opponent both appeared to be winded going into the third, but Maguin did not let this stop his thirst for a win. Maguin began the round with a host of punches on his opponent, landing roughly 75 percent of them.

Que backpedaled for the majority of the round, along with tying up on multiple occasions to catch his breath. Even with Maguin’s win of the third round, Que took the win for Navy.

Following Maguin’s devastating and questionable defeat, 147 pounder Britt Brown stepped into the ring to take on Taras Klymuk.

Their first round began as more of a chess game in one another’s head. The two had a feeling out period, as Brown had multiple level changes and Klymuk attempted to distract Brown consistently by throwing his left hand above his head. Although

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Freshman Dustin Congdon connects with a devastating jab on Mar. 4 in the El Dorado Casino ballrooms. Nevada Boxing went 3-3 that night.

Klymuk landed more punches than Brown in the first round, Brown landed a few devastating blows. Once the first round was over, so too was the feeling out period. The two would go toe-totoe for the remainder of the fight leaving nothing to the imagination. Brown would go on to take the fight in a split decision.

Just minutes later Nevada broke out on Zack Smith, sending him into the ring with all the momentum he’d need to take down Princeton Luong from the Naval Academy. Unlike Brown and Klymuk, Smith and Luong knew their personal game plans, jumping right into action at the start of the first round. Smith threw the first punch of the round, which Luong answered with a fourpunch combo. Luong appeared to start taking control of the round until both fighters dropped their defensive games, going swing for swing during a 15-second time frame. Smith won the exchange, but both fought well ending the round in a draw. The ensuing rounds would see Smith dictate the fight, forcing Luong into any direction he chose. Smith won the match by unanimous decision and was feeling elated after it.

“I feel good,” Smith said. “I feel really good. That third round, I felt good. Felt like I could’ve kept running combinations. I was landing everything.”

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

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From left to right: 1) GourMelt as it stands on Monday, Mar. 6. 2) The fruitty bowl at Rubicon Deli on Friday, Mar. 3. 3) The Rich Boy sandwich at Rubicon Deli on Friday, Mar. 3. These places serve delicacies in Reno.

By Madeline Purdue

GourMelt

101 UNIVERSITY TERRACE 11 A.M. - 7 P.M.

GourMelt is a food-truck style restaurant that specializes in gourmet grilled cheeses and french fries from locally-grown ingredients. It is owned by the same locals who own Two Chicks and is right across from the university. “We are proud of our menus and our commitment to offer fresh ingredients, homemade dishes and elevated comfort food,” said their website. It’s the perfect place for a meal on a cold day.

FIVE STAR CHOICES: THE RISE AND SHINE This grilled cheese/breakfast sandwich is the perfect way to start the morning. The combination of fried egg, bacon and cream cheese is sure to delight your taste buds and wake you up in the morning.

PARMESAN GARLIC FRIES Every order comes with the choice of these bad boys. These fries compliment every sandwich option on the menu. They also come with a cheesy ranch sauce that is irresistible to dunk everything in.

Louis’ Basque Corner

301 E 4TH ST WEEKDAYS: 11 A.M. - 9 P.M. WEEKENDS: 4 P.M. - 9 P.M.

Rubicon Deli

Louis’ Basque Corner is the perfect place if you want to try something new. For those wondering what Basque is, it’s the culture of people who live in the mountains between France and Spain. Louis’ has been in Reno since 1967. The five-course dinner comes with beans, salad, a pre-chosen course, your choice of entree and dessert.

The entrees include lamb, steak and seafood options. It also comes with french fries, french bread and a glass of their house wine. Make sure to check out their happy hour for great drinks.

Rubicon Deli brings the vibe of a southern California sandwich stop to Reno. Located in the back of a small building, and hidden between two other house-like buildings, it is the perfect small shop to hide away from reality for a bit. The patio area is a great place to enjoy your meal on a sunny day.

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THE RICH BOY

Lamb is the specialty of the Basque people. I’d be surprised if you’ve had better lamb chops unless you have been to the Basque country yourself. Make sure not to fill up on all of the appetizers so you can fully enjoy, and finish, this delicious delicacy.

PICON PUNCH

This massive sandwich will delight your taste buds. The mixture of savory and spicy is exactly what you look for in a deli sandwich. You get to choose the bread your sandwich comes on, and for this particular one, I would recommend the jalapeno and cheddar bread.

If you don’t feel like taking left-overs home or aren’t particularly starving, I would also recommend that you get a half order.

THE FRUITY BOWL

This is Louis’ signature alcoholic beverage and is sometimes called “the Basque cocktail.” The beverage was invented in 1837 and became a punch through Basque-Americans. According to their menu, the drink is a mix of a bitter orange spirit, gentian and cinchona.

This acai bowl is probably the best I have ever had in Reno. The owners make sure every ingredient is fresh and sweet to compliment their frozen acai base. It is topped with granola, honey, blueberries, bananas and strawberries. This delicious treat is the perfect healthy snack on warm Reno days.

Madeline Purdue can be reached at mpurdue@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @madelinepurdue.

By Joey Thyne

WEST STREET WINE BAR The West Street Wine Bar features 55 different wines.

This sleek joint is perfect for a first date. The decor is clean and concise, with dimmed indirect light bouncing off the walls painted with neutral, muted tones. The high ceilings and brick walls create a very modern vibe.

Hip hop music creates ambiance as the bartender waits behind the granite countertop. It is definitely not as wild as your average college town bar, but perfect if you want to unwind after a long week of work and sip on some merlot. If you get hungry, there is a restaurant right next door, a part of the West Street Market. In fact, there is a larger room that spills out from the back of West Street Wine bar and connects to the restaurant and has tables to enjoy your meal.

MIDTOWN WINE BAR This place had a fun and electric atmosphere. They have a great selection of wines, as well as craft beers.

Colorful, eccentric art along with Christmas lights cover the walls. I was lucky to come on a Saturday, when they featured live music. Local band Motley Blues played an array of killer funk hits. Midtown Wine Bar is perfect if you are looking for a lively place with a lot of people to interact with.

WE OLIVE & WINE BAR We Olive and Wine Bar is tucked in between Sweets Homemade Candy and Tinderbox on S. Virginia Street. They have an excellent selection of wine with 12 reds, 13 whites, and 5 reserve. This quaint shop has a very rustic atmosphere.

Soothing indie music plays as you peruse knick knacks. Aside from wine, they also boast an impressive olive oil collection customers are able to sample. Flavors range from Organic Meyer Lemon to Jalapeno. This is a great place to go for a Sunday brunch with your gal pals.

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West Street Wine Bar, Midtown Wine Bar, We Olive and Wine Bar and Whispering Vine Wine Co. are photographed.

WHISPERING VINE WINE CO.

If you a true, honest-to-God wino, then this is your place. It is perched up away on a hill, secluded from the hustle and bustle of downtown Reno. I know it seems obvious, but as soon as you walk in you will be astounded by the sheer amount of wine inside Whispering Vine. Away from the bar, there are wall-to-wall wine bottles. You can get lost in the labyrinth of shelves as you are hypnotized by the faint acoustic guitar in the background. You might even believe you ended up in Tuscany. For those who are not particularly familiar with wines, many are accompanied by detailed descriptions. If you are a struggling college student but a dedicated wino at heart, there is even a shelf of wine under $15. The fireplace and wooden floors give it a very comforting ambiance. Over in the bar area, you can peruse their selections of wines, including chardonnay, pinot noir and cabernet sauvignons, imported from places like Spain, Italy and Napa. If you are not a wino but come to Whispering Vine anyway (which you definitely should), there is an assortment of signature cocktails, including the Washoe Manhattan or the Oh! Canada! Old Fashioned. Last but not least, there are scrumptious dining options from grilled cheese and tomato soup to pork skewers.

Joey Thyne can be reached at jsolis@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @joey_thyne

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Vegetarianism not necessarily healthy, balanced diet

By Rachel Spacek From environmental concerns to ethical ones, there are many reasons why people choose to begin to pursue a vegetarian diet. However, choosing to become vegan or vegetarian may result in a deficiency of several crucial vitamins and minerals the human body needs.

Oftentimes people are under the impression that eggs, meat and animal fats should be eliminated from our diets because they are bad for us. While vegetarian diets do emphasize the importance of eating vegetables, which are nutritious and good for you, they also emphasize eating a lot of grains and carbohydrates.

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deficient of B12, calcium, iron, zinc and vitamins A and D. Vegetarians and vegans may often find themselves easily fatigued and lethargic. They often feel weak and experience memory loss. This is because of the Vitamin B12 deficiency in vegan and vegetarian diets. According to a study by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, 68 percent of vegetarians and 83 percent of vegans are vitamin B12 deficient compared to 5 percent of omnivores.

B12 is involved with many functions of the body, one being the conduction of nerve impulses.

In addition to B12, vegetarian and vegan diets also lack the proper intake of Calcium. This is true specifically in

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Left: A vegan quesadilla from Laughing Planet contains daiya, a cheese substitute, paired with a Record Street beer. Right: A Thai Bowl from Laughing Planet contains tofu as a substitute for a meat element.

vegan diets. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, it would take 16 servings of spinach to get the same amount of calcium as an 8-ounce glass of milk. That would look like 33 cups of raw spinach.

Despite the evidence that vegetarians do not give their bodies enough crucial nutrients and vitamins, many still argue that vegetarians live longer than nonvegan or vegetarians.

While there are studies that suggest vegetarians live longer than nonvegetarians, Chris Kresser, the creator of on of the top 25 natural health sites in the world and the best-selling author of “Your Personal Paleo Code,” attributes the studies to a “healthy user bias,” meaning people who engage in one behavior perceived to be the healthy,

whether it is or not, are likely to engage in other healthy options.

Kresser uses the example of vegetarians tending to be healthier than the general population. In addition to being vegetarian, they are also likely to smoke and drink less and likely to get more exercise and eat more fruits and vegetables.

To counter the “vegetarians live longer” comment, Kresser cited a study from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health that, instead of looking just at vegetarians, looked at people who shop at health food stores, both vegetarians and omnivores. The researcher found that both vegetarians and omnivores that shopped at the health food stores lived longer than the people in the

general population.

Without strict attention to detail and care, vegetarians are not always receiving the necessary dietary needs that omnivores are. Particularly on university and college campuses, where vegetarian options are scarce, it is easy to skip a serving of veggies and substitute it for an order of greasy French fries.

Rachel Spacek can be reached at rspacek@sagebrush.unr.edu or on Twitter at @NevadaSagebrush

My advice for the newly gluten free the importance of eating vegetables, which are nutritious and good for you, they also emphasize eating a lot of grains and carbohydrates.

Vegan and vegetarian diets are often deficient of B12, calcium, iron, zinc and vitamins A and D.

By Dominique Kent

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Some gluten-free food choices, including Costco Pizza and Tortilla Chips.

From environmental concerns to ethical ones, there are many reasons why people choose to begin to pursue a vegetarian diet. However, choosing to become vegan or vegetarian may result in a deficiency of several crucial vitamins and minerals the human body needs.

Oftentimes people are under the impression that eggs, meat and animal fats should be eliminated from our diets because they are bad for us.

While vegetarian diets do emphasize

Vegetarians and vegans may often find themselves easily fatigued and lethargic. They often feel weak and experience memory loss.

This is because of the Vitamin B12 deficiency in vegan and vegetarian diets. According to a study by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, 68 percent of vegetarians and 83 percent of vegans are vitamin B12 deficient compared to 5 percent of omnivores.

B12 is involved with many functions of the body, one being the conduction of nerve impulses.

In addition to B12, vegetarian and vegan diets also lack the proper intake of Calcium. This is true specifically in vegan diets. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, it would take 16 servings of spinach to get the same amount of calcium as an 8-ounce glass of milk.

That would look like 33 cups of raw spinach.

Despite the evidence that vegetarians do not give their bodies enough crucial nutrients and vitamins, many still argue that vegetarians live longer than non-vegan or vegetarians.

While there are studies that suggest vegetarians live longer than nonvegetarians, Chris Kresser, the creator of on of the top 25 natural health sites in the world and the best-selling author of “Your Personal Paleo Code,” attributes the studies to a “healthy user bias,” meaning people who engage in one behavior perceived to be the healthy, whether it is or not, are likely to engage in other healthy options.

Kresser uses the example of vegetarians tending to be healthier than the general population. In addition to being vegetarian, they are also

likely to smoke and drink less and likely to get more exercise and eat more fruits and vegetables.

To counter the “vegetarians live longer” comment, Kresser cited a study from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health that, instead of looking just at vegetarians, looked at people who shop at health food stores, both vegetarians and omnivores. The researcher found that both vegetarians and omnivores that shopped at the health food stores lived longer than the people in the general population.

Without strict attention to detail and care, vegetarians are not always receiving the necessary dietary needs that omnivores are. Particularly on university and college campuses, where vegetarian options are scarce, it is easy to skip a serving of veggies and substitute it for an order of greasy French fries.

Dominique Kent can be reached at dkent@sagebrush.unr.edu or on Twitter at @DominiqueTrekker.

Healthy never tasted so good

By Emily Fisher Almost all of us have been there at one point or another. The stress of college classes, drama with friends, and general lack of time make it seem impossible to even think about eating healthy and making meals at home. The fast food options around campus are way too convenient (and delicious), and sometimes all a student has time for is to call pizza delivery or grab whatever take-out is closest in the student union.

It can sometimes seem like an impossible task to find good, healthy food that will fit into your schedule. If you’re still going strong with that New Year’s resolution, have a dietary restriction, or just like the way you feel when you’re eating healthy, you’ll know that just eating out at any time is a daunting task.

French fries, sodas, salty Chinese food, milkshakes, greasy burgers, pizza, it is just all too good!

When I was focusing on getting healthier and losing weight about a year ago, I avoided restaurants at ALL

COSTS. But I have learned a thing or two since last May, and now I am here to share my wisdom with you.

It is really nice to go to a restaurant and not have to feel like you’re changing the whole dish when you order, or choosing yet another plate of chicken and vegetables. This is why I have compiled my top three favorite places in town to grab a bite to eat, some faster, others slow, but all are delicious and of course healthy.

1. Cheesecake Factory – Starting off

with a restaurant that should be familiar to us all, the beloved Cheesecake Factory. This is the perfect place to go with a group of friends on a night you’re feeling fancy. There’s something for everyone, and though the food is a bit pricier than most of us can spend on an average day, I think it’s worth it.

What most people don’t realize is that the Cheesecake factory has an excellent “Skinnylicious” menu. Despite the silly name, this menu has a lot more choices than the average “light” menu, and they are so flavorful.

My favorites include the Tuscan

Chicken, and the Chicken Pasta. As my mom always says about good food, they “make your mouth happy.” Really the only thing that clues you in to the fact that it’s skinny is the smaller portion sizes, which is actually perfect considering how much food a “normal” portion at this restaurant is.

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“ I eat beef, chicken, pork, turkey, duck, YOU NAME IT”

By Brandon Cruz Too often, meat is viewed in a negative light in everyday conversation.

Don’t fall for the false notion that consuming other animals is bad for your health because it isn’t. There are key nutrients that humans derive from meat that are necessary components of survival for much of society. Although these key nutrients can be taken in pill form, why deprive yourself of the beautiful delicacy?

For starters, let’s remember Darwin’s theory of survival. Only the fittest individuals will wake up for another day of bliss and serenity. This theory of Darwin’s explains a natural phenomenon that occurs within nature: the food chain. If you follow the chain from bottom to top, what rest at the peak of the succession of the animal kingdom are carnivores. The most ruthless happening to be the human. In essence, meat is the only reason mankind is at the top of the food chain. Humans have the innate ability to out think, maneuver and perform the other species that reside on this planet. Mankind’s dominance in society stems from its carnivorous mindsets, ideals and ethics.

Even though the consumption of meat is a primordial instinct assisting in our status in the food chain, it’s

important to further explore the risks involved with cutting meat out of your diet as a whole. Those who completely eliminate meat from their diet can suffer from vitamin deficiencies, as meat carries important nutrients that help your body thrive. Meat is heavy in minerals like magnesium, zinc and iron, which are essential to the body for various reasons. Zinc plays an active role in your immune system along with assisting in muscle growth and repair. So those of you looking to make gains in the gym, ensure you’re taking your daily dose of zinc. Along with zinc, magnesium and iron, protein also plays a vital role in any healthy diet. Just as zinc does, protein assists in muscle repair and growth. But that is not protein’s only role. It also helps maintain healthy hair, bones, skin and blood.

Along with the nutrients and minerals allied with meat consumption, there are also various vitamins like vitamin E, B, B2, B6 and B12, which all help. Vitamin E is a catalyst that gives the body the ability to dissolve fat and assists in preventing heart attacks and high blood pressure. Those malnourished in Vitamin B have been known to suffer from acne, anxiety, depression, fatigue, heart disease and skin prob-

lems. These vitamins and minerals are necessary components to a fruitful life and can all be found in your everyday meat selection.

Another main point to consider is natural selection and overcrowding in the animal kingdoms. If humans stopped consuming meat, there would be an abundance of secondary and tertiary predators that would slowly devour the food chain. Once each predator overkilled their prey, many animals would cease to exist on the Earth. While

there are animals today that go extinct due to various reasons solely related to carnivores, humans can always begin to get their meat from another animal.

Once a certain predator below the human in a food chain starts to run out of its main food source it will be much harder for that predator to adapt to a new prey, ultimately causing the predator and prey to become extinct, slowly destroying the world’s ecosystem.

With the current eat clean environment the world has found itself in,

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really trying to be good, the tempting selection of cheesecake might be too hard to say no to. But everyone deserves a treat every once and a while, right?

By Ryan Suppe There’s no reason drinking, eating food and being entertained should be limited to the weekend.

We all live stressful lives, and we deserve to let loose when the work day is over. The gang in How I Met Your Mother seems to go to the bar every single day, and they still have steady jobs and can afford to pay for beer every night while living in New York City. Why can’t that be us? I think if we all spent the evening at MacLaren’s Pub after school or work every day we would all sleep better at night and hate each other less the next day. In that spirit I’ve compiled a list of my favorite bar spots for each day of the week.

FRIDAY – PUB N SUB If I could go to Pub N Sub every night of the week I would (and sometimes I do). Their pizzas usually range from $20-$30, but on Fridays from 6-11pm they’re half-off plus $1. Pub N Sub only serves beer and wine - no liquor - so you’re less likely to encounter any crazy drunk fights or shootings like you would at the Rack or 1Up on a Friday night. While 1Up can have its perks when Sloves is playing, your favorite neighborhood bar, Pub N Sub, is consistently average to above average with solid food and ample seating indoors and outdoors. The backyard is a casual drinker’s paradise complete with picnic tables, a fire pit and stray cats.

Ceol (Gaelic for “music”) is on S. Virginia next to Truckee Bagel and across from the Wild Orchid. On Saturdays they host bands who play live Irish music starting at 9pm with no cover.

Irish music might not be your thing, but maybe one of their 75 choices of whiskey is. And if it turns out you don’t like Irish music or whiskey they have free Wi-Fi.

MONDAY – SHENANIGAN’S

Sunday at Chili’s is a beautiful experience.

Brunch at Daughter’s is great, but at the end of the week who can afford a $25 egg in a hole?

Chili’s Sunday happy hour is 10am-10pm. No, that’s not a typo. Their happy hour is literally all day. You could do homework on Sunday, or you could go to church, or you could spend 12 hours at Chili’s. I choose the latter because a 2-for-20 with double fries, a margarita and a lava cake for dessert is the perfect way to end a perfect week and/or start a new one.

The bar is small and fairly quiet. It’s a tame place to start your perfect week with happy hour from 4-6pm. Shenanigan’s is notoriously a cop bar, so if you do manage to get drunk off Irish car bombs during the two-hour happy hour, make sure you have a designated driver.

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2. Grateful Gardens –Now if you’re on campus a lot, you might already be familiar with Grateful Gardens Express in the Joe, and if you aren’t you’re missing out. What you might not know is that there are two larger locations of Grateful Gardens with a much more diverse menu. One thing I love about this place is how accommodating they are of any dietary restrictions. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, you name it they have it! Their mission basically sums up exactly why I’m including them in my top three: “We support people’s choices to eat healthy by creating a restaurant concept that works for every lifestyle!” I recommend any of the sandwiches if you’re feeling like you want to splurge on some

The midtown location can be very crowded, and a little tough to find parking for (per usual in Midtown), but the new location in South Reno is usually a bit better. And of course, if you’re in need of a quick or more convenient option the Express version in the Student Union still rocks.

3. BFF Café – I personally think I saved the best for last. BFF Café is a relatively new joint in Northwest Reno that markets the fact that they are your bodies best friend. In fact, their promise is to “be your body’s best friend, providing fresh, healthy and customizable meals, while being mindful of time,

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

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While Barney Stinson’s perfect week involves making love to a different woman each night, my perfect week involves different bars each night with great drinks, food and music Monday to Sunday. If I could afford to live like Ted, Robin, Barney, Lily and Marshall this would be my perfect week every week. If you have similar feelings, please consult the following list of my favorite daily specials as a guide.

Shenanigan’s is an Irish Pub located in the Save Mart shopping center on Plumb Ln. and S. Virginia.

It sounds like a total dive, and that’s because it is.

A bartender there once told me Shenanigan’s is all about “good food, good drinks and shitty service.”

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many have made the assumption that cutting meat out of your life is a way to live up to this initiative. Those who choose to solely eat greens and vegetables will miss out on key nutrients and vitamins that carnivores receive that assist them in flourishing both mentally and physically. So before you think about cutting meat completely out of your life, contemplate the benefits that being an omnivore can have.

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Ryan Suppe studies philosophy. He can be reached at ryansuppe15@gmail.com and on Twitter @salsupe.

Tuesday is big band night at 3rd Street Bar featuring DG Kicks, Reno’s finest jazz musicians.

Old dudes shred on their trombones, tubas and trumpets while couples dance like seasoned professionals. It’s a scene right out of La La Land.

While 3rd Street is no Seb’s, you still can’t have a perfect week without jazz that’s very, very exciting.

WEDNESDAY – THE SAINT Obviously, the best cure for a jazz and beer hangover from your Tuesday is some sweet blues and more beer. The Saint is one of Midtown’s newest and cleanest bars (with fantastic bathrooms), and it’s the newest addition to the St. James midtown bar/restaurant dynasty. Every Wednesday is blues night from 8-10pm. There’s no cover charge, and they proudly serve 24 beers on tap.

THURSDAY – MIDTOWN WINE BAR Midtown Wine Bar is nestled inconspicuously in a shopping center full of gymnasiums, boutiques and hair salons off S. Virginia. The bar has special events on multiple days every week, but “Thirsty Thursdays with DJ Trivia” is the best. Participants form teams and choose names like “The Trebek’s” and “Menace 2 Sobriety” before battling for the ultimate prize: a $35 bar tab.

It’s mostly frequented by regulars, but the handsome, young bartenders make newcomers feel welcome. And if the hunky bartenders give you an appetite, you can order food from the neighboring restaurants (I recommend the supreme nachos from Si Amigos) which will be delivered right to your bar stool.

FREE Bundtlet with the purchase of a bundtlet

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Must be claimed in-bakery during normal business hours. No cash value.

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Performers at the Saint’s Wednesday Blues Night play live music.

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