The Reno Aces are encouraging everyone to “Stay Home” on their social media platform and their mascot, Archie, is doing exactly as he is told. Since the season has been suspended, Archie is staying put at Greater Nevada Field in downtown Reno. During the coronavirus pandemic “Zoom calls” have become a hit and it seems… [Read More]
Due to successful petition by thousands of students and parents, a new graduation date must be agreed upon — soon
More than 16,000 parents and students at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) recently signed a petition asking UNR authorities to postpone the graduation, while rejecting any “virtual” alternative to the traditional ceremony. Fortunately for those concerned, UNR has listened to them. The university’s president, Marc Johnson, offered them the choice of holding a graduation… [Read More]
Another child on bike victim of a hit and run in Northwest Reno
A boy on his bicycle was hit by a car last month and more details, including video of the incident, was released by the Reno Police this week. The juvenile sustained minor injuries. The hit and run happened on February 24, near Mae Anne Avenue and Ambassador Drive where the juvenile was in the crosswalk… [Read More]
Latinos in Reno saddened by death of Kobe Bryant
The death a week ago this Sunday of the former basketball star Kobe Bryant has caused heartbreak, particularly in the Latino community, not just around the country and in his adopted city of Los Angeles — where nearly half of the city is of Latino ancestry — but also among at the University of Nevada,… [Read More]
UNR advises students to take precautions against Coronavirus
The student health center at University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is advising students, faculty and staff to protect themselves as it encourages self-monitoring due to the spread of the coronavirus and flu season. According to a report by the World Health Organization issued Thursday, the outbreak of the new virus is now of international concern… [Read More]