About a third of Minor League Baseball players were born in Latin American countries, and it is no surprise that the Reno Aces have a few Latino players of their own, with players from countries like the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Mexico. However, these players often face challenges when they arrive in the States. Despite their prevalence… [Read More]
Nevada Softball Coach Linda Garza on Heritage, Family, and Positivity
With over two decades of coaching experience, Linda Garza is nearing her two-year anniversary of coaching at UNR. In addition to leading 24 student athletes, Garza exudes positivity – both on and off the field. When she isn’t rallying her team in the locker room, the coach is filling her Twitter feed with positive messages… [Read More]
What Resources Does the Washoe County Library System Offer to Spanish Speakers?
With an ever-growing Latinx population in Reno and the surrounding area, it is no surprise that there is a need for the Washoe County Library System to offer more and more Spanish-language events and services for those living in the area. The number of Hispanics and Latinos in Washoe County rose from 16.6% in 2000… [Read More]