The Silver Legacy Baron Ballroom was filled with tears, laughter, and the rich nostalgia of shared memories last Monday afternoon on May as residents of Northern Nevada gathered to celebrate the life of Jesus “Chuy” Gutierrez, a well-respected business owner and community pillar, who passed away this past March. He founded of Mari Chuy’s, a… [Read More]
‘Chuy’ Gutierrez to be remembered this Cinco de Mayo by the Reno Community at Silver Legacy
The family of Jesús “Chuy” Gutierrez, the deceased owner of five restaurants in the Reno and Sparks region, invite the local Reno and Sparks community to honor the restauranteur this Monday. Announced on the Mari Chuy’s Facebook page, this Cinco de Mayo, there will be a celebration of life for Chuy between 2 and 5… [Read More]
Spanish-language newspaper ceases printing after 45 years, leaving void in Las Vegas
The family-owned paper sought to be as close to the community as possible. Its leader hopes it will rise again, better adapted to a tough digital landscape. Edmundo Escobedo Jr. wants the weekly newspaper he founded with his father almost half a century ago, El Mundo or The World in English, to be remembered as the last… [Read More]
No, there was no new executive order preventing permanent residents from leaving or entering the U.S. starting mid-March 2025
If you only have a few seconds, read these lines: More than fifty accounts in TikTok and Instagram (like this, this and this) repeated the same audio: “starting this Friday, March 21st, or Saturday, March 22nd (2025), anyone who is a permanent resident would not be able to leave the United States. Or on the… [Read More]
Latinos flocked to Carson City recently to lobby for laws that impact their communities
“¡Sí, se puede!” the iconic phrase made popular by the late César Chávez resonated throughout the hallways of the Nevada legislature nearly two weeks ago when 300-or so Latinos from across the Silver State gathered to speak with Senate and Assembly members during the Latino Lobby Day event. The biannual meetup allowed community members to… [Read More]
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Ressa Speaks on Press Freedom at UNR
The critical role of facts and the future of journalism took centerstage on Thursday at the University of Nevada, Reno when the winner of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, Maria Ressa, warned the audience that once freedoms are lost, they are hard to get back. “What are you willing to sacrifice for the truth? Because… [Read More]
Noticiero Móvil tackles biodiversity, climate change and cultural reporting in Costa Rica
For the first time ever, a small group of University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) students from the Reynolds School of Journalism travel to Latin America to continue their journalism training and Spanish-language training. PUERTO VIEJO DE SARAPIQUÍ, Heredia, Costa Rica — Amidst the howling monkeys, birdsongs, and the buzzing of critters in the lush jungle,… [Read More]
Nevada colleges have long welcomed undocumented students, but face new challenges under Trump
Nevada helped college students work around financial barriers of lacking legal status, but students are feeling the limits of schools’ ability to support them. The Silver State is known for accepting all students in its classrooms regardless of legal status. But that welcoming culture is being put to the test under President Donald Trump’s administration… [Read More]
How to Avoid Scams that Can Impact Your Immigration Status
A nationwide crackdown on immigration has raised fears about mass deportation among undocumented folks and their families. Among those fears, advocates worry that many people may fall prey to scams, causing them to lose their money, and as a result, may actually be in greater danger of deportation. According to the Fresno Bee, “heightened fears… [Read More]
The Red Card: A Guide to Knowing Your Rights
If an immigration officer knocked on your door, would you know what to do? Many people panic in these moments, unsure of their rights or how to respond. That’s where the “red card” comes in. A small but powerful card designed to help immigrants navigate through certain encounters safely. What is the Red Card? Created… [Read More]
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