MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
A September Splash of Color:
Northern Nevada Pride Floods Downtown
Reno in a Celebration of Queer Joy
By Aria Frey
On a hot morning following the second day of the Great Reno Hot Air Balloon Races, LGBTQ+ people and allies flooded the closed off streets in preparation for the incoming parade. Even before it started, music played in the streets, excited conversation bubbled and you couldn’t go five seconds without hearing an “I love your outfit!”
It was clear that the heat didn’t deter the community from coming out in droves.
Speaking of heat, the date of Northern Nevada Pride might have come as a surprise for those used to celebrating in June. The blistering temperatures of summer have made the occasion difficult in past years, prompting a move to September.
At 10:00 a.m., the parade started, with massive floats and hundreds of people marching down Virginia Street. From drag queens on heels as high as stilts to kiddos in face paint; from dancers on poles to cheerleaders from the University of Nevada, Reno; from colorful beads and temporary tattoos to mini sunscreens and coupons for free STD screenings, the community showed up and showed out.
The event was supported by dozens of sponsors, including local institutions like the university and Truckee Meadows Community College, as well as businesses like Kitty Kisses and Junkee Clothing Exchange. Most of these sponsors were featured in floats and crowds, but it wasn’t all local. National businesses like Bank of America and Bud Light also made appearances.
The festivities didn’t end with the parade, though. Right across the bridge over the Truckee River were rows upon rows of white tents featuring local business stands and sponsor tables with plenty of freebies, along with a stage ripe for the taking.
”It’s so exciting to see the community come together to cel-
It’s so exciting to see the community come together to celebrate like this.
ebrate like this,” one attendee said.
And come together they did. A rainbow river of flags and bright outfits flowed into the venue, most making a beeline for the food trucks lining the street. One popular stop was Num-Num Boba, an iconic local boba tea spot.
With a light breeze in the air, the crowd strolled through the booths for both window shopping and real shopping. The booths had plenty of vibrant options for clothing, crystals, flags, and more.
But those strapped for cash weren’t without options for trinkets. Most sponsor booths had options for prizes or piles of candies and stickers anyone could take. By the end of the day, almost no one could be seen without a free bag branding the Subaru label or a fan from U.S. Bank.
The performances began with the rest of the celebrations, the grass lawn dotted with blankets and chairs and those craning their necks for a look. Notable drag artists like Jade Jolie and Coco Montrese stunned the crowd, putting on invigorating performances preceded by local talent routines and drag story hour, recently a focal point for the community after a campaign of right-wing hostility led to the event being pushed out of local libraries.
The celebration lasted till sundown, with many coming and going as they pleased.
Ari Frey can be reached via email at alfrey03@gmail.com or on Twitter or Instagram via @NevadaSagebrush.
Center for Student Engagement Hosts Presidential Debate Watch Party
By Nick Stewart
Students at the University of Nevada, Reno filed into the theater at the Joe Crowley Student Union on Tuesday to watch the debate between presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. The event was organized by the UNR Center for Student Engagement.
The doors opened at 5:45 p.m., and by about 7:00 p.m., more than 120 students were watching the debate. For context, the theater can seat 200 people. With less than 60 days remaining until Election Day, many students were feeling energized.
Julia Tevet, sophomore, showed up to the debate because she wanted to get a better idea of who she would be casting her vote for, but wasn’t exactly thrilled about her choices.
“I’m excited to vote, but when the results are revealed I know I’ll be disappointed no matter who wins,” Tevet said.
The debate, which centered around issues such as abortion, immigration and the economy, had students watching closely. For many, the stakes felt higher than ever.
During the debate, there were moments of collective laughter, cheering and clapping. In tense moments between Harris
and Trump, you could hear gasps and little side conversations.
When the broadcast went to commercial, there was plenty of discussion happening in the audience about how people feel about the candidates’ responses. Some were impressed, and others not.
Marlee Troutman, freshman, created a bingo card and was crossing off squares that had predictions. This is Troutman’s first time voting in a presidential election.
“Right now I’m one spot from getting a bingo,” Troutman said. “I was just waiting for a JD Vance joke and then I’ve got 5 in a row.”
All jokes aside, this was an opportunity for students to participate in serious political discourse. For most college students, this is their time voting in a presidential election, and it was critical to learn as much as possible about the candidates.
Freshman Greyson Ramirez-Gartner, a democrat, was chatting with Troutman during the debate. He says he has way more confidence in Harris over Trump.
“Some of the stuff Trump says just makes no sense,” Ramirez-Gartner said. “The way he responds to questions doesn’t really correspond
with what’s being asked.”
The watch party was organized in order to bring students from any political background into one room, encouraging civil discussions about their candidates.
Marco Moreno, director of elections and democratic engagement for the Center of Student Engagement, feels that there needs to be a stronger sense of community.
“It feels like we’re just getting more and more divided,” Moreno said. “It’s also about getting students civically engaged, thinking about the election all the way until it happens, and getting them informed about both candidates.”
Moreno says he was more than satisfied with the turnout for the watch party. He also noted that CSE will hold similar events in the future.
“It’s exceeded more than I expected and I hope that at our later event we’ll see a similar turnout.”
It feels like we’re just getting more and more divided.
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Buying a parking pass? Here’s why you’re paying more than last year
By Peregrine Hart
After a massive budget shakeup at the University of Nevada, Reno and rising costs nationwide, students buying parking passes for this academic year had to pay 3% more for their parking pass than last year — a price hike between $2 and $23. Because parking at the University is zoned, the most expensive passes will see the biggest rise. It’ll be most noticeable for students buying a “yellow” zoned permit to park their cars overnight near the resident halls.
Commuting students who rely on cheaper passes are seeing more modest price increases. That’s the case for students using “blue” zoned permits to park on north campus lots further from the majority of campus buildings.
Michelle Horton, the Director of Parking and Transportation at the University of Nevada, Reno, argues the increase is the most painless way for her operation to escape a tricky budget shortfall.
“I think when people hear permit fee increase, there’s a little panic,” Horton said. “But, once you look at permit designations and figure out where you fall in that, it’s pretty minor.”
Parking and Transportation Services at the University is self-funded. In addition to operations students may be familiar with — like selling parking permits and issuing citations — Parking and Transportation is also responsible for other things that Horton says have gotten more expensive. Parking and Transportation Services funds the University’s own bus loop, Pack Transit, parking lot and garage maintenance and the cost of building parking structures like the Brian J. Whalen, West Stadium and Gateway Parking Complexes, Horton explained.
“Gas has gone up, maintenance on the buses has gone up, fixing potholes — all of that has increased,” Horton said. “So the permit fee increase will put the expenses in line with revenue.”
Parking and Transportation also has to shoulder the responsibility for giving its staff cost of living adjustments, increasing the overall cost of salaries.
For some students who rely on parking passes to commute to school, however, the increase is a hassle when they already feel they don’t have a choice. Grant O’Dowd, who’s currently studying music at the University, has some reservations.
“I don’t blame them, like the economy is rough, but I wish there were a better way. I think it’s expensive as is,” O’Dowd said.
O’Dowd added that his experience with parking at the university has been confusing and contentious. He often arrives earlier than classes require because the decent spots go so quickly.
O’Dowd said that he intends to go for a cheaper parking pass next year.
Max Neidhold, a current art student who uses a “Silver” zoned permit, went further, arguing that parking at the University isn’t even worth
what he pays already. At the West Stadium complex, Neidhold said, “That parking is also used for events, so I’m paying around $400 for other people to get parking for free, and then along with that, like a sixth of that parking was off-limits once to twice a week in the fall semester, it felt like.”
Neidhold also argued that the parking garages aren’t adequately maintained, complaining of routinely broken elevators and neglected trash. He, like O’Dowd, is thinking of buying a cheaper permit next year — or even scouting sparse parking off-campus and foregoing the pass altogether.
“It seems like the students are paying for a bad deal when they have to pay for parking,” Neidhold said. “The fact that the price of the parking pass is getting raised even though I don’t see any quality improvements is unacceptable.”
Parking passes are Parking and Transportation Services’ largest source of revenue by far, according to a budget document requested by The Nevada Sagebrush. Last year, 2023-2024, parking passes brought in $3,826,944, as compared to the $486,735 brought in by citations, $590,317 brought in by parking meters or PayByPhone and $206,979 brought in by permit dispensers, according to the document.
“While you see we make a lot in permit sales, it all goes back into the parking system,” Horton said. “All the potholes that we fix, all the signs that we put up, the EV charging stations we provide. There’s a lot of things we do with this revenue to help students succeed.”
For incoming resident students who are concerned about pricing, Horton suggested exploring other transportation options.
“Perhaps try a semester without a car, be a part of campus life and see if you need a vehicle,” Horton said. “If you do, give us a call, and we’ll get you a permit, but maybe that first semester would be a good opportunity to see if you need a permit. There are freshmen who bring their cars and they just sit over there.”
Horton emphasized the Bird scooters, Pack Transit and the RTC free rides program, which allows students to use Reno’s bus system for free, as alternatives.
“I’d rather have a small increase now than a huge one where no one can afford it later,” Horton said. “Parking gets a bad rap, but we do a lot of good things on campus, and I totally support student success. Parking should be the last thing on your mind: you’ve got enough to worry about.”
Peregrine Hart can be reached via email at peregrineh@unr.edu or on Instagram via @pintofperegrine.
By Peregrine Hart
Hayden Hanson is getting used to answering questions about his major.
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“Nobody really knows what all there is to it,” Hanson said of geography, which boasts only two incoming freshmen. “People kind of just think ‘Oh, you’re just gonna name countries? You’re just gonna play GeoGuesser all day?’”
Plenty of geography majors will admit to doing just that, but as a field, geography mingles with the likes of environmental science, urban planning and policy, anthropology and geographic information systems (GIS), a fast-growing field that uses digital map-making tools to answer questions for science and business alike.
“You can do forestry stuff, which I think would be interesting. I’ve heard there’s climatology stuff, that’s interesting too,” Hanson said. “I thought there was a lot of opportunity here, in geography, so that’s why I picked it.” Hanson, who said he was debating between geography at the University of Nevada, Reno and trade school before he decided to enroll here, expected the major to be small -– just not this small.
But when Hanson arrived to participate in NevadaFIT, he was the only geography major in his assigned pack of Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering students. By the end of the week, he’d met one more from another group, and that was it.
Kerri Jean Ormerod, a professor in the geography department with a focus on water policy, can’t say she’s surprised. Often, she explained, people don’t know enough about geography and its prospects when they first declare a major.
“People find geography through discovery,” Ormerod said. “Most Americans have very little exposure to geography as a discipline beyond grade school. So when people take geography classes after they enroll at UNR, more often than not, that’s how we get most of our majors.”
Ormerod is also the faculty advisor for geography majors, and sees first-hand how many different paths the degree can take. Geographers, she explained, are united ultimately by an interest in patterns or changes over space. But those patterns can be for anything.
“It’s not a topic, but a way of approaching the world,” Ormerod said. “All things are geography… weather is a function of place; rights and privileges are a function of geography. What you’re gonna wear today is a function of geography. What’s for sale at Target, species distribution [in nature] is a function of geography.”
Monty Wayman, the other incoming geography major, came to the degree by way of linguistics and culture. Though, there’s some country-naming in his past as well.
“I did do a lot of self-study for like, geography and linguistics after school, just for fun,” Wayman said. “I started building on it more when I was a sophomore, that’s when I started memorizing all the countries. I never got to the capitols, but that’s when this track kind of started.”
Wayman would train on the quiz platform Sporcle, working to beat his own globe-memorizing high score. He also said he has memories of gazing up at maps from the walls of his family’s house and feeling the beginnings of geographic curiosity.
“I feel like almost every little kid is kind of fascinated with how big Greenland is on a Mercator projection,” Wayman said. “I looked up on YouTube when I was probably less than 10 years old like, ‘What do they do in Greenland?’ Throughout my childhood, I just did that with a bunch of random countries and fell in love with it over time.”
Very nearly a linguistics major, Wayman found himself drawn to geography because of its variety and the opportunities for work outside of academia. But in the university’s introductory cultural geography class, Geography 106, he’s still in his element.
By Alex Psak
Finding a sense of belonging can be challenging for those who choose to move away for college.
At the University of Nevada, Reno, students are widely encouraged to join clubs and extracurriculars as an effort to connect with their peers. However, it’s difficult for some students to find something that speaks to them.
Isabelle Shaw, the founder and president of the Crochet Club, had to start a club to see her interests on campus.
“I really like crocheting– I was hoping to join the UNR Crochet Club, but they didn’t have one,” Shaw said. “But one of the RA’s in my hall talked about how she started a hiking club, and she suggested that I start a club. So I went through the processes and we have our constitution, and the club’s been established since October 2023.”
Shaw met many of her current officers through a similar interest in crocheting. Addy Larson, the publicist for the club and Shaw’s roommate, joined the club after finding out there was a newly founded club for what she calls her “versatile hobby.”
“You can bond and form friendships around something that you and other people find interesting,” said Larson. “I tend to be introverted, but it’s easy to sit in a room with people and just crochet and still have the option to spark up a conversation.”
Shaw says that since creating the club, it’s made her feel more engaged in her community.
“Being a part of clubs is super cool,” Shaw said. “I’m part of a bunch of other ones too, but running a club, I get to see how everything works behind the scenes.”
Although students don’t have to create a club like Shaw did, she expressed that being a part of clubs and extracurricular activities has helped her, especially in her first year of college.
“I believe that universities encourage students to join clubs because it’s more student engagement on campus,” Shaw said. “It especially helps with mental health because when you’re a part of a community, you feel less lonely. … I think it reaches campus life a little bit more because imagine if we didn’t have clubs. I can’t imagine going to my room and studying all day.”
The Crochet club meets every Friday in different locations and welcomes anyone interested regardless of their knowledge on the subject of crocheting.
“We try to put a lot of effort into making newcomers or people who have never crocheted before feel welcome,” Shaw said.
In the few months since the club was created, about 10 to 20 people show up regularly, Larson explained, though she feels the Crochet Club reaches a bigger group of people than just its regular attendees.
Tatum Hanshew, the Campus Life Club Commissioner in the Clubs and Organizations Department of the Associated Students of the University of Nevada, Reno, believes that joining clubs is very important, especially for non-local students. ASUN is the University’s student governing body, and oversees clubs and activity funding and administration.
“It’s vital for [students] to have a specific community that aligns with their interests, goals, and professional development,” Hanshew said. “Even the fun clubs can be kind of a community for those students.”
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Una salpicadura de color en septiembre: el Orgullo del Norte de Nevada inunda el centro del Reno en una celebración de la alegría queer
En una calurosa mañana tras el segundo día de la Gran Carrera de Globos de Reno, las personas LGBTQ+ y sus aliados inundaron las calles cerradas para prepararse para el desfile. Incluso antes de que empezara, sonaba música en las calles, bullían conversaciones animadas y no podías pasar cinco segundos
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sin oír un «¡Me encanta tu atuendo!». Estaba claro que el calor no disuadió a la comunidad de acudir en masa. Hablando de calor, la fecha del Northern Nevada Pride podría haber sido una sorpresa para aquellos acostumbrados a celebrar en junio. Las temperaturas abrasadoras del ve-
rano han dificultado la celebración en años anteriores, lo que ha llevado a trasladarla a septiembre.
A las 10 de la mañana comenzó el desfile, con enormes carrozas y cientos de personas desfilando por Virginia Street. Desde drag queens con tacones tan altos como zancos hasta niños con la cara pintada; desde bailarinas en bastones hasta animadoras de la Universidad de Nevada, Reno; desde cuentas de colores y tatuajes temporales hasta mini protectores solares y cupones para pruebas gratuitas de ETS, la comunidad se presentó y se mostró.
El evento contó con el apoyo de docenas de patrocinadores, incluidas instituciones locales como la universidad y el Truckee Meadows Community College, así como empresas como Kitty Kisses y Junkee Clothing Exchange.
La mayoría de estos patrocinadores aparecieron en las carrozas y entre la multitud, pero no todo fue local. Empresas nacionales como Bank of America y Bud Light también hicieron acto de presencia.
Pero los festejos no terminaron con el desfile. Justo al otro lado del puente sobre el río Truckee había filas y filas de carpas blancas con puestos de negocios locales y mesas de patrocinadores con un montón de regalos, junto con un escenario listo para llevárselo.
«Es muy emocionante ver cómo la comunidad se une para celebrar algo así», dijo uno de los asistentes.
Y así fue. Un río arco iris de banderas y atuendos brillantes fluyó hacia el recinto, la mayoría en dirección a los camiones de comida
que bordeaban la calle.
Una de las paradas más populares fue Num-Num Boba, un lugar icónico de té boba. Con una ligera brisa en el aire, la multitud se paseó por los puestos, tanto para mirar vidrieras o para hacer compras reales. Los puestos estaban repletos de vibrantes opciones de ropa, cristales, banderas y mucho más.
Pero a los que andaban cortos de dinero no les faltaban las baratijas. La mayoría de los puestos de los patrocinadores ofrecían premios o montones de dulces y pegatinas que cualquiera podía llevarse.
Al final del día, casi no se veía a nadie sin una bolsa de regalo con la marca Subaru o un abanico del U.S. Bank.
Las artistas se iniciaron con el resto de las celebraciones, el césped salpicado de mantas y sillas y aquellos que arqueaban el cuello para echar un vistazo.
Artistas notables de drag como Jade Jolie y Coco Montrese asombraron a la multitud, ofreciendo vigorizantes actuaciones precedidas de rutinas de talentos locales y la hora del cuento drag, recientemente un punto focal para la comunidad después de que una campaña de hostilidad derechista resultó a expulsar el evento de las bibliotecas locales. La celebración duró hasta el atardecer, y muchos entraron y salieron a su antojo.
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9/11: Presentada la tasa de tutoría, polémico debate sobre nombramientos
Traducido por Jason Alejandro Cruz
El segundo de posiblemente muchos programas de este otoño llegó al Senado de los Estudiantes Asociados de la Universidad de Nevada el 11 de septiembre para presentar otra propuesta de aumento de tasas. Más tarde, dos candidatos compitieron por un puesto vacante para representar a la Facultad de Ingeniería. Clase, experiencia y lazos de fraternidad surgieron en el largo debate sobre los candidatos.
Tutoría en apuros Los directores del Centro de Matemáticas, el Centro de Tutoría y el Centro de Escritura y Expresión Oral pidieron al Senado que apoyara un aumento de la Tasa de Éxito Académico de 25 a 50 dólares por estudiante y semestre. En una desviación clave de la tasa de tecnología presentada la semana anterior, Clarke dijo que el aumento de la tasa de tutoría no puede seguir adelante sin el apoyo de ASUN. Es probable que tenga que pasar como un proyecto de ley o resolución para ser llevado a la Junta de Regentes, el Sistema de Nevada del órgano de gobierno de la Educación Superior. Danelle Clarke, directora del Centro de Matemáticas, explicó la propuesta.
«Desde que se instauró la tasa, en 2010, la inflación ha subido un 36%, el salario mínimo un 65% y el salario inicial en [los tres] centros está en un aumento del 100%», dijo Clarke. «Así que los cambios desde 2010 son realmente innegables, y estas cifras muestran claramente cuánto nos hemos quedado atrás».
Clarke también hizo hincapié en el volumen de estudiantes que buscan ayuda en los tres centros frente a cómo el aumento de los costes les ha obligado a recortar sus servicios. Sólo el Centro de Matemáticas ha tenido que reducir las horas de funcionamiento en un 30%, el número de sesiones de repaso en un 30% y el número de tutores disponibles en un 41%, añadió Clarke. El año pasado, según Clarke, el Centro de Matemáticas tuvo 22.000 horas de contacto con los estudiantes.
Maureen McBride, directora del Centro de Escritura y Expresión Oral, informó de un problema similar.
«Estamos en este punto de ruptura con todos nuestros centros», dijo McBride. «Hemos recortado hasta tal punto lo que ofrecemos que está empezando a tener un gran impacto en los estudiantes, que ahora no pueden obtener servicios. Empiezan a no pedir servicios porque no creen que puedan obtenerlos». Marsha Urban, directora del Centro de Tutoría, explicó que los salarios representan la mayor parte del aumento de los costes porque los centros ya dan prioridad al pago justo a los estudiantes.
«Una de las primeras preguntas que hago [en una entrevista] es: ‘¿Necesitas este dinero para pagar el alquiler o comprar comida?». dijo Urban. «Ni siquiera puedo garantizarles diez horas. Son personas que quieren ayudar de verdad, pero necesitan dinero. Uno de ellos me acaba de contestar: ‘Ahora tengo un apartamento, no puedo dar clases particulares’». Como fue el senado de ASUN el que aprobó por primera vez la Tasa de Éxito Académico en 2010, dijo Clarke, los centros cuentan con ella para mantenerse a flote. «A ustedes les corresponde decir adónde va esto a partir de aquí, y si va a partir de aquí», dijo Clarke. Aween Ali, Presidente del Senado, aprobó una moción para tratar el asunto con legislación antes del 25 de septiembre.
como parte del pilar de su plataforma, «Énfasis en la equidad». «Muchos estudiantes de bajos ingresos no tienen mucho tiempo para buscar todas las becas disponibles», dijo Furuta. «Y por último, creo que aumentar la transparencia sobre el destino de las tasas estudiantiles tranquilizaría a una gran parte de la población estudiantil».
Furuta también habló de su experiencia en el gobierno estudiantil antes de llegar a la universidad, un punto que los miembros de la mesa del Senado plantearon en su apoyo.
Rafay Jamil, estudiante de ingeniería mecánica con ambiciones de seguir una carrera en ingeniería aeroespacial, era el otro nombre de la candidatura. Durante su discurso, hizo sugerencias sobre cómo ayudar a la Facultad de Ingeniería en su grave tasa de
¿Quién (más) representará a la Facultad de Ingeniería?
Dos candidatos, Kamela Furuta y Rafay Jamil, se presentaron para ocupar el puesto vacante de senador de la Facultad de Ingeniería.
Furuta hizo una presentación en la que destacó la importancia de la seguridad en el campus y la desconexión de la vida universitaria entre los estudiantes de ingeniería. También habló de su experiencia única como estudiante de bajos ingresos que depende de ayudas para su carrera universitaria. Furuta estudia bioingeniería y se especializa en español y matemáticas, además de participar en el Club de Fútbol Femeninos y en la Red de Acción Estudiantil Japonesa
Furuta también propuso programas para ayudar a los estudiantes con bajos ingresos
abandono escolar. Jamil afirmó que, en todo el país, la mitad de las carreras de ingeniería se pierden antes de la graduación. Jamil propuso un curso adicional de un crédito para añadir a la carga de trabajo de las carreras de ingeniería como forma de mantener su compromiso con el programa. Aunque sin experiencia en el gobierno estudiantil, Jamil habló de su negocio, en el que alquila un fotomatón para eventos, y de su historial laboral como jefe de almacén. Jamil también trabajó para NevadaFIT este año. «Creo que adquirí muchos conocimientos sobre cómo orientar a los estudiantes», dijo Jamil. Por último, Jamil sugirió un boletín de ASUN para «aumentar la conciencia de los estudiantes y la asistencia a estas reuniones, así como cualquier información que afecte
directamente a los estudiantes», el dijo. Leaf Acklin, senador del Colegio de Artes Liberales, elogió la idea, pero comentó que el Nevada Sagebrush ya informa sobre el Senado, con resúmenes de cada reunión durante el semestre regular. No fue hasta que Shantel Imatz, senadora de la Escuela de Salud Pública, preguntó por su participación en el campus cuando Jamil mencionó su pertenencia a una fraternidad, Lamda Chi Alpha. El periodo inicial de deliberación de 15 minutos se prolongó varias veces mientras los senadores sopesaban a los candidatos. Abigail Castro, senadora de la Escuela de Trabajo Social, elogió a Furuta por su participación previa en el gobierno estudiantil. «Creo que tener mucha experiencia en la defensa de los estudiantes es especialmente necesario en la Facultad dem Ingeniería, con los estudiantes de bajos ingresos, que no volverán debido a cuestiones relativas a la financiación, en relación con el presupuesto», dijo Castro. «Creo que por eso me inclino por ella específicamente».
Joel Martin, senador por el Colegio de Artes Liberales, criticó a Jamil por retener su membresía en la fraternidad.
«No me gustó que ocultara que estaba afiliado a un grupo: un grupo importante», dijo Martin. «Eso me cayó mal, sobre todo teniendo en cuenta que tiene conocidos en la mesa».
Steven Spurlock, senador de la Facultad de Empresariales, defendió la elección de Jamil. Spurlock y Tucker Goodspeed, otro senador de la Facultad de Empresariales, son miembros de la misma fraternidad, Lambda Chi Alpha. Ambos apoyaron finalmente con sus votos la candidatura de Jamil.
Elijah Houghtelling, senador de la Escuela de Salud Pública, elogió la iniciativa de Jamil. «Tiene muchas ganas de levantarse y ponerse en marcha», dijo Houghtelling. El debate se prolongó hasta las 20:31. Después de casi una hora, Jamil ganó el escaño con 11 votos frente a los ocho de Furuta. Rena Arneson, presidenta del tribunal de ASUN, tomó juramento al nuevo senador. Legislación para Luego
Se remitieron dos proyectos de ley al Comité de Operaciones Gubernamentales, «Una ley para obligar al Departamento de Asuntos Gubernamentales a realizar una encuesta anual integral de estudiantes» y «Un proyecto de ley para eliminar el cargo de enlace del Título IX del Comité de IDEA». Se suspendió la sesión a las 20:57.
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Nevada pierde en casa por 20-17 ante Georgia Southern
Traducido por Jason Alejandro Cruz
El equipo de fútbol americano de Nevada desperdició la oportunidad de asegurar su primera victoria en casa, ya que las sanciones y las pifias los plagiaron en un fracaso por 2017 ante Georgia Southern Eagles el 7 de septiembre. La derrota dejó al Wolf Pack con un récord de 1-2. El Pack abrió el partido con fuerza. Patrick Garwo III, el corredor de Nevada, comenzó con una contraataque de siete yardas. Una penalidad por fuera de juego contra Georgia Southern ayudó a empujar a Nevada hacia adelante, y Garwo III siguió con una carrera de cuatro yardas para establecer una terceray-una. Brendon Lewis, mariscal de campo de Nevada, mantuvo viva la unidad con una carrera de 12 yardas hasta el centro del campo,
seguido de un acarreo de 13 yardas de Savion Red, corredor de Nevada. A pesar de una penalidad, Lewis conectó con Cortez Braham Jr, receptor de Nevada, para cinco yardas. A continuación, Braham Jr. envió un pase de 16 yardas a Jaden Smith, receptor abierto, en tercera y 14 para un primer down crucial. Lewis continuó haciendo jugadas con sus piernas y corrió 12 yardas hasta la línea de 15 yardas. En el siguiente snap, encontró a Braham Jr. bien abierto en la esquina de la zona de anotación para un touchdown de 15 yardas a las 9:33 para dar a Nevada una ventaja de 7-0. Una patada de salida fuera de los límites del campo situó a la ofensiva de los Eagles en su yarda 35. JC French, mariscal de campo de los Eagles, conectó rápidamente con LV Bunkley-
Shelton, receptor de los Eagles, para una recepción de 10 yardas, que llevó a los Eagles cerca del centro del campo. Una interferencia defensiva sobre Chad Brown, esquinero de Nevada, hizo avanzar el balón hasta la yarda 35 de Nevada. En la siguiente jugada, French lanzó un pase en profundidad al receptor abierto Joshua Thompson, que consiguió una recepción de touchdown de 35 yardas a las 7:30 y empató el partido a 7-7. Después de dos avances cortos, la ofensiva del Pack se enfrentó a una tercera y siete en su línea de 28 yardas. Lewis encontró a Marcus Bellon, receptor, para una ganancia de 11 yardas y un primer down crucial. Lewis luego corrió 10 yardas cuando el bolsillo se rompió y estableció Nevada en el centro del campo. Garwo III añadió un acarreo de siete yardas
para llegar a la yarda 44 de Nevada. En una tercera y tres, Lewis conectó con Braham Jr. para una ganancia de 10 yardas, colocando al Pack en la línea de 34 yardas. Garwo III añadió un acarreo de cuatro yardas, y Red le siguió con una brutal carrera de 25 yardas. Con una interferencia de pase sobre el esquinero de los Eagles Tracy Hill Jr, el balón se colocó en la línea de dos yardas.
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“We’re All Just Flamingos, And The Tree Brings Us Together”
By Emily Hess
The Holland Project was abuzz with excitement on Sept. 14 as local legends Flamingos in the Tree took the stage for their second tour. The show was a homecoming of sorts, as the band played their first-ever show at the venue. Their performance was supported by the debut of Canless Valley and a memorable set by Blue Rain Boots, making it a night of diverse musical exploration.
Flamingos in the Tree delivered an ethereal performance that truly captivated the audience. Their sound, both dreamlike and expansive, washed over the crowd, pulling them into an otherworldly experience.
“It’s good to come back,” Daniel Escovar, lead singer of Flamingos in the Tree, said while reflecting on the band’s journey. “I feel like it’s a little nostalgic being here, ready to play a show. We played our first show at [The Holland Project]. It’s almost like things feel smaller.”
Escovar also touched on the meaning be-
hind the band’s name, a whimsical yet fitting explanation: “We’re all just flamingos, and the tree brings us together.”
Daniel Escovar of Flamingos in the Tree
A sense of unity and nostalgia radiated through their set, leaving the audience in awe of their signature sound that blends airy vocals with mesmerizing instrumentals. The group, which also includes James Pizzo, bassist of Flamingos in the Tree but lead singer of Canless Valley, transported everyone to a different plane, making their performance a highlight of the night.
Before Flamingos in the Tree took the stage, the mood was set by the debut of Canless Valley, a new project led by Pizzo, who plays in both bands. Canless Valley’s performance was dark and brooding, offering a moody contrast to the dreamy headliners. Their deep, introspective sound tugged at the heartstrings, showcasing a more vulnerable side of Pizzo’s artistry.
Canless Valley’s James Pizzo performing
“I was sitting on some songs, and I’ve always wanted a solo project,” Pizzo said. “I ended up posting a song two years ago that got some traction on social media, and then I thought I could maybe put together some shows. This group of people just ended up being perfect.”
For Canless Valley, it was a huge night, marking their first-ever live performance.
The band’s melancholic yet gripping set filled the room with emotional intensity, keeping the audience enthralled.
Opening the night was Blue Rain Boots, a Salt Lake City-based band with a sound that can only be described as “Jazz Emo,” according to Simon Griffin, frontman for the band. Their blend of alternative sounds with a swing twist created a unique, highenergy performance that immediately got the crowd moving.
“Reno is phenomenal,” Griffin remarked. “All of this is so phenomenal. I’m just a sheltered Utah boy, so playing here is incredible.”
Each band brought its own distinct style to the stage, contributing to a night of music that ranged from moody introspection to ethereal soundscapes and jazzy emo riffs. By the end of the evening, it was clear that Reno’s music scene remains vibrant and welcoming with bands like Flamingos in the Tree, Canless Valley and Blue Rain Boots leading the charge.
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Soaring To New Heights: Eileen Jones And The Art Of Ballooning
By Sterling Moore
By Nick Stewart
Inflating the balloon, first with a fan, which required someone keeping the bottom open.
On a chilly September morning, Eileen Jones and her crew inflated a hot air balloon printed with vibrant patterns of blue, yellow and green. A big fan was placed underneath to start inflating, followed by igniting propane to lift the balloon upright.
After some last adjustments, Jones climbed into the basket of the balloon she calls “Wind Waker”, not to be confused with “Wind Maker” or “Wind Walker”, she says. Jones has been flying balloons for 34 years, and she traveled all the way from Mississippi to participate in the annual Great Reno Balloon Race.
Wind Waker was one of over 70 balloons featured in this year’s race. The name and color scheme are inspired by the “Legend of Zelda” game with the same name.
In the basket of the balloon, there’s barely enough room for three people amidst the propane tanks and equipment to keep the balloon in the air.
7 a.m. Take-Off
Once off the ground, the people below became gradually smaller. Jones says getting to show off her sport for the crowds is exhilarating.
“That’s the best part,” Jones said. “We enjoy letting other people see what we do and if we don’t get to fly, it’s more disappointing for us than it is for the crowd.”
Jones is now retired, but her passion for the sport is as strong as ever. She explained that it began when a coworker bought a balloon, much to her surprise, and soon joined the crew. From that moment, it became something she wanted to do for eternity.
“I crewed for him for probably close to a year before I decided I gotta do this too,”
Jones said. “As it turned out, my buddy only stayed in the sport for about five years and then it just took on me.”
7:30 a.m. Above Reno
Soaring over neighborhoods in northwest Reno, the sun was rising on the horizon. Cars were honking and people waved. Children at a nearby elementary school swarmed the playground to get a good look at “Wind Waker”.
TRVNSCENDENCE (pronounced transcendence), Reno’s newest recurring community pop-up event promoting art and expression, took over ‘The Virgil’ on Sept. 13. With pinned bugs, glass sculptures and EDM beats, attendees celebrated Reno’s diverse art scene and raised money for Healing Hertz, a suicide prevention initiative for Hopes Clinic. Doors opened at 7 p.m., but local artists had already spent hours transforming the wedding venue into a vibrant art space.
“Wind Waker” is a fairly new balloon at the race, as Jones previously brought another balloon called “Gravity’s Rainbow”. Jones said this was the first balloon she got to play a role in designing herself.
“My husband created the patterns and I got to choose the colors,” Jones said. “So this balloon is very special to me.”
Jones lights propane-fueled flames to get the balloon upright.
This year, the Great Reno Balloon Race celebrated women in aviation. Jones was among several flying in the race.
“I was very excited to hear they were doing that,” Jones said. “It’s very special to me. There’s not a lot of us in the sport.”
While initially chilly, it soon got quite warm as the sun rose in the sky. Jones removed layers but explained how the heat in Mississippi is much worse with the humidity, where Reno heat is more tolerable with how dry it is.
8 a.m. Descending
After being in the air for about an hour, Jones was scouting for a place to land. It was a challenge with obstacles such as street lights and power lines. She says this is the hardest part of ballooning.
“Right now we’re super busy because we’re with so many balloons,” Jones said. “There’s also not many fields where we are.”
Jones and “Wind Waker” ended up descending on a residential street, much to the delight of residents living there. Landing was tricky, as Jones was attempting to avoid cars parked and other obstacles. She pointed out some really nice pottery in someone’s front yard she didn’t want to crush.
Jones was greeted by ecstatic residents, who gifted her champagne and banana bread.
Once the basket landed in the middle of the street, Jones was welcomed with gifts. One neighbor gave her a bottle of champagne, and another gave her banana bread. They thanked her for landing on their street.
8:30 a.m. Packing Up
The next step?
Deflating the balloon. A van with a crew followed Jones around as they flew across town. Jones and her team pulled out a device they call a “forward air removal tool”, or f.a.r.t.
Guests who had been able to attend TRVNSCENDENCE earlier this year commented how much it had grown in such a short time. Going from an event with two stalls and only a few performers throughout the night, to an event with rotating artists and DJs every hour, was seen as a massive success by attendees.
“More people need a sense of adventure…a willingness to explore their community,” said Stephen Di, a retired New Yorker who’d been drawn in by the music and authenticity of the artists.
Di’s desire to explore the community was shared by many in attendance, and is exactly what Liana Viveros, founder and organizer of TRVNSCENDECE, hopes can lead to the event expanding even further.
“The message [of TRVNSCENDENCE] is to see ‘more,’” Viveros said. “Love and community is what’s needed to grow.”
Almost all of TRVNSCENDENCE’s attendees came via word of mouth, Instagram advertisement from artists or were drawn in by the sights and sounds from the street. The community is growing, and that’s an exciting prospect for the people of Reno.
Mark Henry, a longtime resident of Reno, showed up to support his daughter and to support the scene and people who had helped her find what she loves. He expressed a desire for events like TRVNSCENDENCE to become a more regular occurrence for Reno.
Future plans for TRVNSCENDENCE are planned for early 2025. Viveros has talked about having goals of moving beyond the limited space of The Virgil into a more unique setting, and even into other cities one day.
As the night wore on, more guests found their way into The Virgil. By the end of the night, it was clear this TRVNSCENDENCE had succeeded in growing the community more than the events before it.
The balloon was first allowed to be partially deflated, where neighbors assisted the crew laying the balloon down so that the balloon could then be stretched through the f.a.r.t. to quickly remove air from the balloon so it could then be rolled up and put in the van. With the help of neighbors, Jones and her crew sat on the bag containing the balloon to make it fit.
After rolling up the balloon, it was tightly fit into a bag that was then transported by road back to the launch site. To get the balloon to fit in the bag, Jones, her crew and some neighbors all had to sit on the balloon to flatten it.
9 a.m. Chasing Balloons Jones pointed out her friend Dana Thornton who was flying his balloon “Free Spirit” overhead. Thornton was seeking a place to land and ended up choosing the parking lot of a shopping center in northwest Reno. Jones and her crew packed up the balloon and jumped in the van to go assist him. Jones’ crew drove her to the site where Thornton’s balloon would land.
In the parking lot, the rainbow balloon descended overhead. Jones and her crew assisted Thornton’s crew in deflating their balloon and packing it up.
Both crews did the best they could pushing broken glass away from where the balloon would lay in order to not damage it. Like with Wind Waker, the crews used the “forward air removal tool” to deflate the balloon, and then fit the balloon into a bag by sitting on it. Jones had to direct Thornton’s balloon away from trees and other objects that would potentially damage it.
10 a.m. Back to Launch
After helping Thornton and his team, both crews went back to the launch site at Rancho San Rafael Park. Thornton was flying with some first time passengers, and there was to be a “first flight” ceremony.
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former and DJ expressing joy and excitement at being able to share their craft with such an enthusiastic crowd.
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Alchemical shell necklaces glowed by the DJ stand, pinned butterflies filled an entire room and ‘Misery Glass’ eyeballs gazed at risque acrylic paintings along the far wall. Lucero Martinez and Brandon “Lobo” Dabu, dancers at the event, took over the flow stages as DJ IRON E kicked off the event with a mix of EDM and techno.
The elevation of art and open expression brought people together even as the night dragged on, with every artist, per-
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AFTRPRTY’s Debut Performance Draws Sold-Out Crowd At ‘The Blueprint’
By Emily Hess
In an already electrifying music scene, AFTRPRTY, the newly celebrated Reno band, made their grand debut to the stage at ‘The Blueprint’ shocking the audience with their electric, headlining performance.
For two of its members, Clayton Posey and Gabriel LeGrange, it marked their first performance in five years. The night was a significant milestone not only for AFTRPRTY but also for the burgeoning local music scene, with a lineup that promised and delivered an unforgettable experience.
The event kicked off with Heaven07, who set the stage ablaze with their distinctive electro-pop sounds. Their energetic performance captivated the audience, setting a high bar for the rest of the night. The crowd, buzzing with anticipation, was quickly drawn into the pulsating rhythms and catchy hooks that have become synonymous with Heaven07.
Following this electrifying start, the spotlight shifted to Suhns, an alt-indie band also making their debut. Their performance was nothing short of remarkable, blending intricate melodies with powerful lyrics. Suhns’ fresh sound and dynamic stage presence left a lasting impression, securing their place in the hearts of the attendees. The audi-
Falling For Drama: Reno’s Fall Theatre Guide (No Actual Falls, We Promise)
By Emily Hess
Allow me to let those new to Reno in on a fantastic little secret. With strong local theater companies and a school that keeps beating the odds to put on great shows, Reno regularly punches above its weight in the performing arts. That’s set to continue this fall with a slate of fresh productions, of which you have to see at least one:
The University of Nevada, Reno’s own Department of Theater and Dance has two can’t-miss shows coming this November. The first is “The Laramie Project,” which runs Nov. 1 to Nov. 10, explores the aftermath of a deadly 1998 homophobic hate crime in Wyoming. The play is based on real interviews, and will be held in the small Redfield Studio Theater.
The Fall Dance Festival, running from Nov. 21 to Nov. 23, will give student choreographers the chance to showcase big, fully-lit and fully-costumed pieces on the Redfield Proscenium Theater stage. At Reno Little Theater, two funny, subversive plays start the fall. First up is “POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive,” a political satire with a small, all-female cast. “POTUS” runs Sept. 13 to Oct. 13, and features UNR alum Olivia Ngo, who was last seen in UNR’s “Girls Like That.” Running simultaneously from Sept. 20 to Oct. 20
will be “Support Group For Men,” a seven-part all-male ensemble piece that explores modern masculinity. In addition to these, Reno Little Theater is putting on an action-packed, witty adaptation of “The Three Musketeers” that will run from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15.
At Good Luck Macbeth, Halloween hits the ground running with “Night of the Living Dead Live,” which runs from Oct. 4 to Oct. 26. Front-row seats are promised blood splatters in this adaptation of the classic 1968 horror film. Good Luck Macbeth’s 2024 season closes with “The Golden Girls,” a dragtastic take on the 80s & 90s sitcom. “The Golden Girls” runs Dec. 5 to Dec. 21. Brüka Theater’s new season also begins just in time for Halloween with “The Baby,” a satirical take on the 1973 cult horror movie of the same name. “The Baby” runs Oct. 4 to Oct. 26. The rest of its 2024-2025 season has yet to be announced, but the slate is sure to delight and surprise.
ence was left in awe, eagerly awaiting the headlining act.
As the night progressed, the Holland Project’s 150-capacity venue saw an impressive turnout with 155 tickets sold, slightly exceeding its capacity. The excitement was palpable as AFTRPRTY took the stage, greeted by an outpouring of cheers and applause. The band’s synergy was immediately apparent, with Posey and LeGrange leading the charge, their chemistry and passion for music shining through.
AFTRPRTY’s set was a masterclass in performance art, seamlessly blending old favorites with new material. Their sound, characterized by intricate guitar riffs, driving basslines and emotive vocals, resonated deeply with the audience. It was a nostalgic yet refreshing experience, highlighting the band’s evolution while paying homage to their roots. Each song was met with enthusiastic responses, the crowd singing along and dancing with fervor. The night culminated in a powerful finale that left the audience clamoring for more. AFTRPRTY’s debut was a statement – a testament to their well practiced and seamless performance and the vibrant Reno music scene. The ‘Blueprint’ proved to be a perfect venue for this memorable
event, its intimate setting amplifying the connection between the bands and the audience.
Reflecting on the night, Posey and LaGrange expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support.
“It feels incredible to be back on stage, especially in front of such an amazing crowd,” Posey said. This night was special, and we’re excited about what the future holds.”
AFTRPRTY’s return, supported by stellar performances from Heaven 07 and Suhns, marked a new chapter for the band and the local music community in Reno. It was a night of celebration, music, and a reminder of the powerful bond between artists and their fans.
As Reno’s music scene continues to grow and evolve, events like ‘Blueprint’ showcase the incredible talent and passion within the community. AFTRPRTY’s comeback was a resounding success, setting the stage for more memorable performances in the future.
Emily Hess can be reached at emilyhess@ sagebrush.unr.edu or on Twitter @ emilyghess.
Hibernation Fest: A Punk Celebration in Kings Beach, Calif.
By Emily Hess
Nestled along the serene shores of Lake Tahoe, Kings Beach, Calif. came alive with a thunderous wave of punk rock energy at the first-ever Hibernation Fest. Spearheaded by two ambitious sixteen-yearolds, the festival transformed the sleepy town into a buzzing epicenter of raw musical talent and youthful enthusiasm.
The brainchild of these young visionaries brought together an eclectic lineup of bands that electrified the crowd and made for an unforgettable night.
The lineup showcased a mix of local and regional talent, with Reno’s all-girl band Worm Shot leading the charge. Their edgy and unapologetic set packed a punch that resonated throughout the festival, setting the tone for what would be an unrelenting evening of music.
Grass Valley’s own Checked-Out brought their signature high-octane punk sound to the stage. Their blistering performance left the audience craving more as they barreled through song after song with precision and passion. The frenetic energy radiating from the crowd was palpable, and the band fed off it, creating a feedback loop of pure musical adrenaline.
Charity Kiss, a reno local band, with their infectious riffs and catchy hooks, filled the air with an anthemic vibe that contrasted beautifully with the rugged punk ethos of the night. Their charismatic performance showcased the range and diversity that the genre can embody, adding a unique flavor to the lineup.
Each band brought a distinctive element to the table, making Hibernation Fest a melting pot of punk subcultures. The camaraderie and mutual respect between bands were evident, as each act took to the stage not just to perform, but to celebrate this burgeoning scene.
As the festival unfolded, it was clear that this was more than just a concert; it was a rallying cry for creativity and passion. Every band was honored to have been part of such a grassroots event, sharing the stage in a display of solidarity that left fans and performers alike buzzing with excitement.
What started as a vision shared by two teenagers blossomed into a testament to the power of music and community. Hibernation Fest proved that the spirit of punk is alive and thriving in Northern
California. Whether it was the energy of the performances, the enthusiasm of the crowd, or the sheer determination of the organizers, the festival left an indelible mark on Kings Beach. Here’s hoping that this inaugural event is the first of many more to come.
Emily Hess can be reached at emilyhess@sagebrush.unr.edu or on Twitter @emilyghess.
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Inside an Evacuation Center: The Nevadan Red Cross Organizes and Provides Safe Relief in Emergencies
By Gabe Kanae
On Sept. 7 at 2:44 p.m. PST, the unexpected news about a fire in Washoe Valley, located just south of Reno, was reported. The now-titled ‘Davis Fire,’ named after the Davis Creek Regional Park, had amassed an estimated 1,500 acres and hurled thick smoke around the city of Reno, Nevada.
After jumping I-580 in an eastern direction, the intensity of this blaze became apparent. Evacuations were launched throughout the heavily residential neighborhoods that surrounded the impact zone in nearly every direction. In addition, NV Energy cut the power to an estimated 10,000 residents in hopes to provide more safety to first responders.
On that Saturday evening alone, an estimated one thousand residents were told the intense message to ‘evacuate immediately’ and to arrive at the evacuation center set up at a senior center on 9th Street in Reno. The experience at the Red Cross created center was shockingly not what you would have predicted or expected, in fact, rather than the chaotic atmosphere often portrayed in the media, the scene was calm.
I stood in the doorway of a cafeteria-sized auditorium, in the depth of the reverberated room, with two residents from the local fire present. They were sitting down at two completely different cafeteria tables in silence, with snacks and water lying in front of them. All at once, I snapped back into reality as a volunteer spoke seven words to me: “We’re not going to turn anybody away.”
come and go. A table beside us was filled with Port of Sub sandwiches donated for evacuees of the Davis Fire.
The volunteer talked with me about how evacuation shelters and centers have seemingly minor, but actually stark differences. She described how the purpose of a center is to be a short-term facility that is set up to house people in direct need in a safe space with basic essential supplies. An evacuation shelter is a longer-term facility that is built to supply basic essentials and access to medical and mental professionals. Within this evacuation center, she told me that she has only seen about 30 people
She explained to me that the local Red Cross is handled from the Northern Nevada chapter within the Red Cross organization, and donations are sent to individual chapters that can be specified in the notes of a donation. Monetary value holds the most significance to them, rather than clothing or household items, because money can help them order and provide the essential resources that people in need will require to continue living comfortably.
“If a fire department calls and says, ‘This house burned and this family displaces,’ we go out there and help them get set up in a hotel. The American Red Cross opens an individual case and then follows that family to make sure they get all set up and walk on.”
During our conversation, I found out about a form of a disaster evacuation myth, where many people who are evacuating will avoid evacuation centers or organized support because of the misconceptions and fears about what the support will be like. Most portrayals of evacuation centers in the media are chaotic and show overcrowding or unsafe places. As a result, a lot of individuals impacted by an evacuation zone will rely on their own resources, whether it comes from a family, friend or connections, and this results in a lack of turn-out and consumption of available free, provided resources. The belief that evacuation centers will be crowded, unsafe or poorly managed could not be further from the truth. The Red Cross and their chapter in Northern Nevada treated the two individuals in need of support as if they were any other person. The volunteers are incredibly well-organized with a check-in and out system, alongside providing resources for large or small animals from the city as well.
The volunteers are unaware of when they will be called out. After they are called how-
ever, they pridefully drop anything they are doing to collaborate and set-up an evacuation center within hours.
I was taken into the back of their emergency response vehicle that was well-organized and built for any circumstances. The mobile vehicle is painted in white with the infamous Red Cross branding on its doors.
Inside the truck, volunteers shared stories of when they have been called out for extreme emergencies in other chapters and states. When this type of situation occurs, their housing, flights and any other form of necessities are paid in full by the American Red Cross so that the volunteers can prioritize their efforts on assisting those in a traumatic situation.
We always talk about the firefighters who put out the fires, but we very often neglect the people who set-up and provide free resources to those in a horrifying situation. The American Red Cross and their chapters each consist of dozens and dozens of volunteers who have the direct passion and commitment to make a change in the world and, most importantly, the people who are potentially in their darkest hours.
There are volunteer positions for a multitude of different concepts. There are volunteers who are dedicated to communications, public relations to event fundraising and caseworkers. The collaboration within all of these teams in such a fast manner is exactly what creates the community impact and considerate organization that many, even those in need, believe will put them at a greater risk.
Opinions expressed in The Nevada Sagebrush are solely those of the author and do not necessarily express the views of The Sagebrush or its staff. Gabriel Kanae is a student at the University of Nevada studying journalism. They can be reached at gkanae@sagebrush.unr.edu and on X @ NevadaSagebrush.
The Vital Role of a Safe Space
By Emily Hess
In today’s fast-paced world, the presence of a «safe space» is more crucial than ever. A safe space is not just a physical area, but a mental sanctuary—a place where you can retreat, decompress and feel secure. For many, their home serves this purpose, a place where the chaos of the outside world can be left at the door. However, what happens when this sanctuary is compromised? My experience with a roommate conflict has shown me just how detrimental it can be to lose that critical space.
Last year, I lived in a shared house where my roommate’s parents owned the property. Initially, it seemed like an ideal setup, with everyone getting along and respecting each other’s boundaries. But that harmony was shattered after a disagreement with my roommate. In a fit of anger, she decided it would be best to refuse to speak to me for an entire month instead of reconciling. Given the fact that we encountered each other nearly every day due to sharing a bathroom, it turned what was once a peaceful place to a hostile and unwelcoming for me and my three other roommates. The impact on my mental health was immediate and severe. Without a safe space to retreat to, I found myself constantly on edge, unable to relax in my own home. The stress affected my sleep, my work and even my relationships outside the house. It was a harsh reminder of how essential it is to have a space where you feel safe and secure. This situation also highlighted a broader issue: the lack of cohabitation skills some
people possess. Living with others requires a level of empathy, communication and compromise that not everyone has developed.
My roommate’s actions were a clear example of this. Instead of addressing the issue directly or seeking a resolution, she chose to isolate and punish, a response that not only hurt me but also created a toxic environment for everyone else in the house.
Research has shown that the presence of a safe space is vital for maintaining mental well-being. Studies indicate that individuals who lack a stable and secure environment are more likely to experience heightened stress, anxiety, and even depression. A compromised safe space can disrupt daily life, leading to a decline in academic performance, strained relationships, and an overall decrease in quality of life. This underscores the importance of ensuring that one’s living environment remains a place of refuge, where the mind and body can recover from external pressures, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine by Jihun Oh and Jeongseob Kim in 2021. However, it’s important to consider her perspective as well. She was likely dealing with her own emotional turmoil, perhaps feeling betrayed or hurt in a way that made her feel justified in her actions. The fact that her parents owned the house may have also given her a sense of entitlement, making it harder for her to see the situation from my point of view. While I can understand her perspective, it doesn’t excuse the impact her actions had on my mental heal-
th and the overall atmosphere of the house. In the end, I made the difficult decision to move out. While it was a challenging experience, it taught me the invaluable lesson of the importance of a safe space. It also reinforced the need for open communication and mutual respect in any living arrangement. Roommates should be mindful of the impact their actions have on others, especially when it comes to shared spaces that are meant to be a refuge from the outside world. If you find yourself in a similar situation, remember that your mental health is paramount. It’s essential to advocate for yourself and seek out a living environment that supports your well-being. Losing a safe space can be incredibly damaging, but it can also be an opportunity to find a new sanctuary that better suits your needs. Amidst the stress of classes, navigating friendships, and trying to stay afloat in a university setting, having a safe space is not just a luxury—it’s a necessity. And ensuring that space remains safe requires effort, understanding, and a willingness to coexist harmoniously with those around you.
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iPhone 16 Pro Max Review
By Gabe Kanae
On Friday, Sept. 20, I received my brand new iPhone 16 Pro Max in the heavily advertised ‘Desert Titanium’ shade. The box was slim, and the nature of its minimalism provided a sleek, clean and glowing gradient to any imagery on its cover. Opening the box itself felt like a crime because, after all, who am I to take apart something so elegantly crafted? Instantly, I saw the golden-toned back glass of a device that I will hold, use, implement and scroll on every day for the next year. Setting it up came with the simple cleanse and transfer method I have adjusted to. Using iCloud to seamlessly transfer an estimated 500 gigabytes of storage was both smooth and relaxing. It took my phone around two days to fully index and recover all of the data I have hoarded since my first iPhone, and it has allowed me breezy access to every bit of it. In the future, it would be nice if Apple considers implementing storage sizes beyond 1 terabyte, especially for the professionals who use up space quickly. It is quite jarring to accept that we are 10 phone generations ahead of the iconic iPhone 6, which brought a new feel, height and adrenaline to technological abilities in portable cellular devices. Despite that, Apple seemingly hasn’t recreated that iconicity with the reveal of the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Apple focused heavily on artificial intelligence usage and support with their devices while maintaining the same structure and status quo. With Apple Intelligence available on my phone via the Apple Developer program, I have had the luxury of trying out the new Siri that was based on machine learning technology via Apple’s new artificial intelligence. Unfortunately, the majority of what was announced from Apple during their conference earlier in September has yet to arrive to the iPhone in my hand. Apple has promptly stated that ChatGPT support, multi-track Voice Notes and dozens of other features will be available ‘later this year’. The wording radiates uncertainty, but I have hopes it will follow through. What is available, however, is a brand new camera control titled… ‘Camera Control’. It is a neat, minimalist, silk and button-looking control on the right side of the phone under the power button. It doesn’t offer the same sensation one would receive when using the volume, power and action buttons, instead it feels more based on the pressure I apply with my index finger. I can control what time of camera I am using, the focus, color-grading and even the ability to open the camera without changing any of its default mappings. It is a nice addition to include, but it may not provide the most substantial difference to the core demographic Apple is attempting to appeal to. Surprisingly, one of the biggest differences that I have come is the 0.2 inch difference in size. I could!’t have guessed that such a small appearing number would cause such a stark difference. The phone feels and holds like a bigger phone and the resolution of the screen is only slightly higher, but you can sense the new pixel resolution when looking at content. The phone is incredibly thin, but holds so much power, and lastly the bezels almost disappear during usage creating a strong immersion no iPhone has been able to provide yet.
The phone offers a stunning camera system, almost the same system as last year’s model, however it offers recording at 4K and 120fps slow-motion. With large file sizes, the content within the slow-motion footage provides cinematic detail for any cinema professional to work with.
The Pro and Pro Max series phones have always felt to me like they were attempting to appeal to a professional audience, an audience that pushes their phone in directions nobody else does. The audience that will open ProRes videos that are dozens of gigabytes and then expect to edit them as if they were on a dedicated editing suite. Does this phone offer that ability? I would definitely say so with limitations. After all, it is still a cell phone.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max has a lackluster amount of new features compared to the stark exclusive differences that each new phone generation previously provided. It psychologically feels like technology has halted its brakes and remained steady and reusable in terms of innovation. While audiences who jump from iPhone X will have an incredible experience with the dozens and dozens of new available updates created because of their giant leap, the same cannot be said for users who hold the phone generation behind the 16. While the iPhone 16 Pro Max offers a wide-range of abilities and technological innovation that wasn’t available four years ago, it would be a lie to say this generation says the same about what was available last year.
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McLaughlin sets career high in kills as Nevada beats Wyoming 3-2
By Derek Raridon
The Nevada women’s volleyball team squeezed out a 3-2 win against the Wyoming Cowgirls tonight, marking the program’s first home win in the Shannon Wyckoff-McNeal era. Gabby McLaughlin, sophomore outside hitter, was the highlight of the night, setting a career-high in kills over a five-set match against Wyoming with 22, three more than her previous best.
“It was awesome, it was so fun,” McLaughlin said after the match. “I think our team is used to playing five sets, we did a lot in preseason. I think we were really ready to compete.”
The first two sets were split by the Wolf Pack and the Cowgirls. Nevada was the first to claim a set, taking an early match lead with a 25-22 set win. The Pack was down 20-18 late, but a rally where McLaughlin scored back-to-back kills to force Wyoming to use two timeouts got them back in the set. After the Cowgirls tied things up at 22 apiece, the Wolf Pack sealed the game with three straight points. With one set under their belt, the Pack got a reality check in the second, losing 25-20 in a set that featured a combined eight service errors. Nevada’s only lead in the second set was a 1-0 point advantage to open after the break, as Wyoming took the reins over until the end.
Nevada did keep it close for a while, only allowing the visitors to have a four-point lead until midway through the set. However, despite their best efforts, the Pack let the lead get as large as eight, making the comeback out of reach.
“A big part of [us staying in the game] was our coaches and our teammates, everyone on the bench or on the court,” McLaughlin said.
“We really emphasize staying locked in the entire time, and that’s something that we’ve also worked on throughout the entire season: sticking with it the entire time.”
Moving into the back half of sets, Nevada took the third set by storm. Similar to the first two, both teams battled in the opening serves. However, after Wyoming pushed the game to 10-8 in the Pack’s favor, Nevada turned on the gas, scoring eight points over the next ten serves from kills by McKenna Dressel, middle blocker, Sia Lillii, hitter, and McLaughlin as well as back-to-back blocks from Dressel. With an eight point lead, Nevada coasted to win set three 25-16.
Despite Nevada pushing Wyoming to their heels, the Cowgirls did not shut down in set four. Both teams fought back-and-forth once more, but extended this battle to the bitter end. Neither team had a lead bigger than three
Nevada Women’s Soccer
Drops eighth straight game, lose to San Diego State 5-0
By Chase Dulude
The Nevada Wolf Pack women’s soccer team traveled to San Diego on Thursday night to open up Mountain West Conference play against the San Diego State Aztecs, losing to the Aztecs in a 5-0 shutout.
Nevada (2-8-0, 0-1) suffered their eighth straight loss, while San Diego State (3-5-1, 1-0) rebounded after losing their last match at home.
The game was a close, 1-0 contest for the first 50 minutes until San Diego State turned it up in the second half, scoring four goals to swiftly pull away from the Pack.
The Wolf Pack simply got nothing going offensively in this match, taking 14 shots collectively, with just six of the Wolf Pack’s shots being counted as shots on goal.
Nevada’s leading shooters were Abigail Souza, Nevada defender, and Trinity Sandridge, Nevada forward, who took three shots apiece. The duo took a total of three shots on goal,
neither of which could get past Aztec keeper Alexa Madueno. Defensively, Nevada struggled to contain San Diego State’s offense, as 13 different Aztecs took shots during the match. In particular, Denise Castro, San Diego State midfielder, took six shots, three of which were on goal. Castro also scored on two of those three shots, the first in the 15th minute and the second in the 50th minute.
The Wolf Pack’s next match will be in Albuquerque, N.M. on Sunday, Sept. 29 against New Mexico (4-2-2, 0-1) at 12:30 p.m. in the program’s final game in its four-game road trip.
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points throughout the final regulation set. The Wolf Pack did have the lead for the majority of the opening serves, but after Wyoming took the lead during the 17th serve, Nevada could not take it back, losing 25-22. Nevada’s first match at the Virginia Street Gym would be settled in an overtime set.
“When we lost a set, we could feel the entire crowd cheering for us,” Bella Snyder, Nevada middle blocker, said. “They weren’t mad at us for losing. So, I think that really built up our passion into the game, and I think it showed today.”
With the entire gym behind them, the Wolf Pack fought tooth and nail with the Cowgirls once more. Nevada did have the advantage, holding a lead as big as two or being down only by one through 22 serves. This changed when Wyoming scored on three of four servers, forcing Nevada to take a timeout down 14-12 on match point.
Looking for a miracle, Nevada got two straight points off of an attack error from Emma Winter, Wyoming hitter, and a combined block from Carissa Chainey, outside hitter, and Dressel to tie the game at 14 apiece.
After a timeout from Wyoming, Snyder served up two straight aces to seal the win for the Wolf Pack.
By James Wolfgang Perez
Jeff Choate, Head Coach of the Nevada football team, held a press conference on September 16 to discuss the team’s disappointing performance against Minnesota and outline their approach to rebounding in their upcoming game against Eastern Washington.
Coaching Challenges:
Choate identified several issues following the 27-0 loss to Minnesota. He noted that the team’s protection for the quarterback was lacking, especially as Minnesota’s blitzes were more frequent than expected.
“In my experience in this business for a long time, it’s always one of three things: it’s either the player, the coach, or the system,” Choate said. “You have to examine those three things, both when you have success and when you don’t.”
He emphasized the need to re-assess whether players are placed in the best positions, whether they require additional support and whether adjustments to the system or coaching are needed. Improving protection for the quarterback, offering more options to the offensive line and effectively utilizing tight ends and running backs in unfavorable matchups were considerations he touched on.
Quarterback Struggles:
After performing well in the Pack’s first three games, Brendon Lewis, Nevada quarterback, struggled against Minnesota, throwing three interceptions in a shutout loss. However, Choate did not blame Lewis solely, noting that multiple factors were at play. Lewis was hit by a defensive lineman on one pass attempt, leading to an overthrow and an interception, and a cornerback made a perfectly timed read to secure another pick.
“We knew they were going to be beasts at the net, I think that’s what we’re up against all season long to be honest,” Wyckoff-McNeal said. “We know that we’re on the smaller side, but that also gives us an advantage with covering. It really is frustrating to a team when you can dig really well and when you cover when they block.”
In its hard fought battle, Nevada had a mixed bag of a night. Although they were blocked 17 times to their eight and had 24 attack errors to Wyoming’s 11, the Wolf Pack made up for it with their kills and aces. The Pack beat Wyoming 64-48 in kills and 7-5 in aces. Wyoming also shot themselves in the foot, finishing with 16 service errors to Nevada’s seven.
After this win, the Wolf Pack women’s volleyball team (8-5, 1-0) will have a short turnaround to their next match, playing their second of two home games to open conference play against Colorado State on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. MONDAY,
“We accept responsibility as coaches,” Choate said. “We didn’t give him a chance because we didn’t have the right scheme to pick up the pressure. I don’t see this on him; I see this as a set of circumstances out of his control.”
FBS vs FCS Matchups: Since the 2021 season, Nevada has suffered losses to two FCS programs: Incarnate Word and Idaho. For Choate, who served as head coach of FCS Montana State from 2016 to 2019, he noted that the level at which a school competes is less important than the investment made in the program.
“Go to places where they really invest in football, and they’ll be really good at football,” Choate said. “Montana, Montana State, Idaho, Eastern Washington—football matters there; it doesn’t really matter what level you’re at. You get what you pay for in college athletics just like anything else. When you play FCS programs where they invest in football, they’re really dangerous.”
Choate believes that a program’s investment in its football team plays a critical role in its competitiveness, and overlooking said program can result in upsets. hance the football program, emphasizing that investing in football could lead to positive results similar to those seen in other sports.
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Nevada Football Shows Out in 49-16 Win Against Eastern Washington
By James Wolfgang Perez
The Nevada football team secured a dominant 49-16 home win against the Eastern Washington Eagles on Sept. 21, closing out their non-conference schedule with a 2-3 record as they enter their bye week.
The Eagles looked to establish their ground game early, with Michael Wortham, Eastern Washington running back, converting shortyardage first downs. They soon transitioned to the air as Kekoa Visperas, Eastern Washington quarterback, found Wortham for an eightyard completion.
Utilizing a dual-quarterback strategy, Jared Taylor, Eastern Washington quarterback, connected with Efton Chism III, Eastern Washington wide receiver, for a 14-yard gain near midfield.
Despite this, Nevada’s defense held firm. After forcing consecutive incompletions, the Eagles attempted a flea flicker, but Henry Ikahihifo, Nevada defensive end, blew it up in the backfield for a five loss. Forced to punt, the Eagles watched as Marcus Bellon, Nevada wide receiver, returned the ball 18 yards to the 27-yard line.
To start Nevada’s offensive drive, Brendon Lewis, Nevada quarterback, stepped back in the pocket and launched a deep ball to Cortez Braham Jr., Nevada wide receiver, on the first play. The pass would fall incomplete after Cage Schenk, Eastern Washinton cornerback, ran into Braham Jr. resulting in a pass interference penalty, moving the Pack 15 yards forward.
After two short yardage runs, Lewis took the snap and bolted ahead through a hole in the defense for an 11-yard gain. As they caught the defense reeling, Savion Red, Nevada running back, ran through defenders for a 12yard gain.
This offensive success soon transitioned in the air, as Lewis zipped an eight-yard completion to Jaden Smith, Nevada wide receiver. On the next play, the quarterback would take off for a seven-yard scamper, before connecting with Smith on another eight-yard pass, pushing the Pack’s offense to the Eastern Washington ten-yard line.
Following a short run, Patrick Garwo III, Nevada running back, cruised into the endzone for a nine-yard touchdown run to give the Pack a 7-0 lead with 6:46 in the first.
After an incomplete pass and a short run, the Eagles faced a third-and-seven at their 34-yard line. Taylor dropped back to pass, but Nevada’s defensive line applied heavy pressure, rattling the quarterback and forcing an
errant throw. Michael Coats Jr., Nevada cornerback, seized the moment with a timely interception. Following an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Nevada, the Pack took over at their 27-yard line.
After consecutive short runs, the Pack faced an early third down, but Garwo III put any doubts to rest by powering through defenders for a 25-yard carry to the Eastern Washington 40-yard line. Capitalizing on this momentum, Lewis connected with Bellon on a short completion before the receiver broke free, sprinting past the defense for a 31-yard gain.
After two more short runs, Lewis hit Bellon in the corner of the end zone on third and goal, resulting in a four-yard touchdown that put the Pack ahead 14-0 with 1:48 left in the first quarter.
Facing an early deficit, Malik Dotson, Eastern Washington running back, energized the offense with back-to-back runs of seven and eight yards. He then broke free for a ten-yard run on a third and six, advancing to Nevada’s side of midfield.
On the next snap, Thomas Witte, Nevada defensive tackle, was flagged for a face mask penalty, moving the Eagles to the Nevada 31yard line. Taylor then escaped for a seven-yard run before Visperas completed a pass to Noah Cornquist, Eastern Washington wide receiver, who took the ball down to the 15-yard line.
After two short runs, Visperas zipped a pass to Efton Chism III, Eastern Washington wide receiver, for a seven-yard gain to the Nevada two-yard line. However, the Nevada defense stood tall once again, stuffing the Eagles at the one-yard line on three consecutive plays and limiting them to a field goal. The Pack maintained a 14-3 lead with 9:19 left in the second quarter.
In a fast-paced first half, both teams settled in defensively as they traded punts. The Pack took over at their 25-yard line. Lewis connected with Smith for a 14-yard gain, and the quarterback followed up with scrambles of 14 and 11 yards on the next two plays. A facemask penalty against Eastern Washington added an extra 15 yards, placing the Pack at the 21-yard line.
Garwo III took a handoff for a six-yard gain, setting up Lewis for an eight-yard pass to Braham Jr. Garwo III capped off the drive with a seven-yard touchdown run, marking his second touchdown of the night. With that score, the Pack took a 21-3 lead into halftime.
Coming out of halftime, the Pack’s offense continued to roll. Lewis delivered a ten-yard
completion to Smith before finding Bellon for a 20-yard catch and run to midfield. Red followed up with a ten-yard carry to the 39-yard line. However, a nine-yard sack of Lewis set the offense back, leaving them facing a third and 15.
On that play, Lewis dropped back and connected with Bellon, but a face-mask penalty on Josiah Timoteo, Nevada offensive lineman, pushed the Pack back another 15 yards, creating a third and 30 situation. In a surprising turn, Red evaded defenders on a rush attempt, gaining 30 yards and securing a first down at Eastern Washington’s 29-yard line.
Riding that momentum, Red then rushed for a 27-yard gain to the two-yard line, setting up Garwo III to punch the ball into the end zone for his third touchdown of the game. The Wolf Pack expanded their lead to 28-3 with 9:43 left in the third quarter.
In an attempt to jumpstart their offense, the Eagles fed Dotson the football, and the running back gained 11 and 12 yards on his first two carries. Dotson accumulated a total of 14 yards on his next three carries to advance to the Nevada 44-yard line.
However, an abrupt incomplete pass halted their momentum, and minimal gains on second and third down forced a fourth and seven situation at the 35-yard line. In desperate need of a score, the Eagles chose to go for it on fourth down, but Visperas attempted to find an open receiver, and with everyone covered, the pass fell incomplete, resulting in a turnover on downs.
The momentum continued to roll for the Pack as Lewis connected with Bellon for an eight-yard grab, and Sean Dollars, Nevada running back, surged forward for an 11-yard carry. Lewis then completed a 13-yard pass to Smith, and after a series of short-yardage runs, he launched a pass into the back corner of the end zone. Smith leaped to snag a 24yard reception for a touchdown, extending the Pack’s lead to 35-3 with just 0:43 left in the third quarter.
To start the fourth quarter, the Eagles still showed signs of life down by 32 points. Taylor scampered ahead for gains of seven and 27 yards, moving the offense to the Nevada 38-yard line. Two more runs of 19 and five yards from the mobile quarterback brought the Eagles to the two-yard line, where Dotson sneaked into the end zone for a touchdown. However, the two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, leaving the Pack’s lead at 35-9 with 12:43 remaining.
After allowing their first touchdown of the game, the Pack’s offense responded quickly. Lewis floated a 20-yard pass to Bellon before he was tackled at midfield. He then completed a 19-yard pass to Braham Jr., and Red sidestepped the entire defense on his way to a 31-yard touchdown run. The Pack extended their lead to 42-9 with 9:46 remaining. With time winding down, the Eagles took advantage of the Pack’s defense being caught off guard. Visperas completed a 19-yard pass to Chism III, and on a trick play, Wortham threw a 42-yard touchdown pass to a wideopen Cronquist. The touchdown cut the Pack’s lead to 42-16 with 8:24 left to play.
On the final drive, AJ Bianco, Nevada quarterback, checked into the game. Caleb Ramseur, Nevada running back, seized the opportunity, breaking free from defenders for a 33-yard run. Bianco then advanced the ball downfield with an 11-yard completion to Marshaun Brown, Nevada wide receiver, followed by a ten-yard completion to Ashton Hayes, Nevada running back, setting up the Pack at the nine-yard line. After three shortyardage runs, Red scored on a three-yard touchdown run, closing out a 49-16 win for the Wolf Pack.
The 49 points scored were the most in a single game for the Pack since a 52-10 win against the Colorado State Rams on Nov. 27, 2021. Jeff Choate, Nevada’s head coach, said after the game the team knew the running game would be explosive if they were able to create space and separation.
“We knew we were going to have an advantage if we got in space with these guys,” Choate said. “I actually thought we should have run through a couple more. That’s their job, if there is one guy there, you make him miss and you make him pay. Patrick Garwo III is going to be the guy who runs them over and makes them pay, everyone else should try to make them miss and go score and that’s what they did.”
The Wolf Pack will get a chance to rest during their bye week before kicking off Mountain West Conference play against the San Jose State Spartans on Oct. 5 at 4:30 p.m. in San Jose, Calif.
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Nevada Athletics Non-Conference Report Card - Fall
By Derek Raridon
The Nevada women’s volleyball, women’s soccer and football programs are moving into the conference portion of their seasons, with the soccer and volleyball teams starting their campaign Setp. 26 on the road against San Diego State and at home against Wyoming respectively. Here are our report cards for each team as they head into the meat of their seasons. Women’s soccer (2-7 non-conference): D
Coming off of a season where the program reached conference playoffs for the first time in a decade, the women’s soccer team fell flat on its face through its first nine games, resulting in being the worst ranked Mountain West team in the nation at 319 out of 348 programs in the NCAA Women’s Soccer RPI.
The Wolf Pack women were able to notch two wins against Kansas State and Southern Utah, both of which were 2-1 victories from the Pack that gave hope to the momentum that Vanessa Valentine, head coach, and her team built up. However, since then, the program has lost seven straight games, five of which were on the road against California teams.
Nevada’s worrisome losing streak is lowlighted by their stats. During this time, the women’s soccer team has scored three goals while allowing 20. The program has also allowed 132 total shots and 55 shots on goal during this time, an average of 18.86 total shots and 7.86 shots on goal per game. In comparison, Nevada put up 81 total shots and 34 shots on goal in the same span, averaging 11.57 total shots and 4.86 shots on goal per game.
However, this is not to say the women’s soccer program was playing lower end teams. Using the RPI rankings from September 24, the average rank of the teams Nevada played is approximately 199, competing with schools as high as no. 74 (Cal) and as low as no. 289 (CSU Bakersfield).
The Mountain West has a harsher split in the rankings, with Utah State being the highest at 14 in the nation and San Jose State being the next lowest team in the Mountain West at 317. While out of a very mixed non-conference schedule, the Nevada women’s soccer team is not out of the woods just yet and will need to bear down in order to make it back to postseason play.
Women s volleyball (7-5 non-conference): B+
With 12 matches under her belt, Shannon WyckoffMcNeal, first year head coach of the women’s volleyball team, has helped the women’s volleyball program make a drastic turnaround from last year, already matching the team’s win total from the previous season.
Across the first three tournaments the program competed in, Nevada went 7-2, only losing to Cal 0-3 in the Rose City Showdown and CSU Bakersfield 1-3 in the Roadrunner Classic. The women’s volleyball team won every game outside of those losses, sweeping the competition at the Riverside Classic and winning every other match in the other two preseason meets, all of which went to a full five sets.
However, in the UCF tournament, the program’s final pre-season event before conference play, Nevada was swept, losing 1-3 to UCF twice and 0-3 against Maryland. While the team lost the majority of sets by five points or less, it’s still not favorable to ride into conference play on a losing streak.
As of September 24, Nevada sits at the bottom of a powerful seven-team split. San Jose State (8-0), San Diego State (8-2), Wyoming (8-3), New Mexico (7-3), Boise State (8-4) and UNLV (7-4) make up the top six teams, with Nevada rounding out the winning squads. The next highest team is Colorado State with a 4-6 record. Ne-
vada will host Wyoming and Colorado State this week, so this will be the test to see how well Nevada can use their stalled momentum going forward.
Football (2-3 non-conference): C+
Many Wolf Pack fans were excited when Jeff Choate left the Texas Longhorns to be the Nevada football program’s newest head coach. After promising a “launch” and setting high standards for the 2024 season, Choate and his revamped squad have hit a solid stride so far and are in the position that he expected them to be at this point in this season.
Out of the five games played so far, Nevada’s only stain on their record is its 27-0 loss against Minnesota, mainly for the implosion on all fronts. However, with near-wins against SMU and Georgia Southern, a formidable comeback against Troy and a dominant 33-point victory against Eastern Washington, the Nevada football program has not only matched their win total from the last two years, but has also gotten the campus and city community watching once more.
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