Nettie Oliverio didn’t get to see her husband Tony in his final moments. They were married for 43 years. Throughout their entire marriage, Nettie couldn’t remember a time they were separated more than a few days. But in June, she had to make the difficult decision to place Tony in a memory care facility because… [Read More]
City provides information in Spanish on antibody testing, phase 2, and other COVID-19 updates
As Nevada enters phase two of the reopening process, City of Reno officials took to Facebook Live once again to update Spanish-speaking residents. Councilmember Oscar Delgado and the other panelists explained via the streaming service this Tuesday, June 9, what business owners and the public can expect as the state eases social distancing restrictions put in place in… [Read More]
DACA medical student volunteers during pandemic as Supreme Court decision nears
Although Peter Park, a graduating medical student and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient has been limited to what kind of work he can do in a clinical setting, he has still found ways to contribute during the coronavirus pandemic. Park volunteers with the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) screening COVID-19 phone calls… [Read More]
NSHE to host a virtual town hall about DACA issues on Tuesday
Everyone has started to feel the pressure brought on by COVID-19, but those who are recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program have been in a stressful position for months. In an effort to acknowledge their current concerns, the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) will host a Virtual Town Hall on… [Read More]
Let’s dance! How two Zumba instructors make the most out of the pandemic with free classes
After many businesses in Nevada were forced to shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Daniel Marquez and Javier Leija Meza saw their lives change dramatically. In a matter of weeks, both lost their jobs in marketing at casinos in Reno and were told that they could no longer teach Zumba classes since gyms were… [Read More]
School closures due to COVID-19 in Washoe County sets unclear path for teachers and parents
Public schools can provide a lot more than just an education for children. For many going to school means reliable access to food, shelter, technology, and emotional support. But since Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak called for statewide K-12 school closures to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, many parents and teachers have been left… [Read More]
UNR working to accurately count students for Census 2020
University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) students that live on or off-campus should not be counted as a part of their parent’s households for the Census 2020 —even if that’s where they live during school breaks. The official start of the Census is coming up on April 1, 2020 and it is important that the count… [Read More]
A Hidden Identity: 10 famous Afro-Latinos to celebrate during Black History Month
The Afro-Latino (or Black Latino) identity is one that still comes with a stigma. According to the 2010 Census, only around 3 percent of Hispanics identified as “Black alone”. This low percentage speaks to a long history of shame and reluctance in the Latino community to identify with their indigenous African roots; mainly due to… [Read More]
UNR provides academic support and more for DACA and undocumented students
The University of Nevada, Reno offers support in the form of advising and resources for students with DACA and undocumented status. After the 2016 presidential election, some members of Reno’s community began to have concerns. Many wondered what would happen to the program Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and how the University planned on… [Read More]
UNR announces new Carnegie classification for involvement in Reno’s community
RENO, Nev. — The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) has received a Carnegie Community Engagement classification, university President Marc Johnson announced Friday. UNR and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas both join another 243 institutions of higher learning in the United States to be recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for their involvement within their respective… [Read More]