About Sierra Batrin

Sierra Batrin is a 20-year-old junior at the University of Nevada, Reno. Batrin is originally from Laughlin, Nevada, where she was second in her class (out of 40 students) and finished with a 4.5 GPA. While she exceeds in math, Batrin found her passion and interest in journalism and industry where she can create an opportunity for everyone to have a voice.

In her free time, Batrin loves spending time with her dog and going down to the lake. She looks forward to graduating with her degree in Journalism and minor Spanish in Spring 2021.

Census 2020 Washoe County rep reminds residents there isn’t a citizenship question on form

February 8, 2020 by Sierra Batrin

April 1, 2020, is the official start of the decennial census for the United States. Between now and then, the U.S. Census Bureau wants to remind households that there will not be a question about immigration status and that the information gathered is used to allocate for programs that help immigrants, including undocumented ones. Just… [Read More]

New Las Vegas law bans outdoor sleeping when shelters have available rooms

February 2, 2020 by Sierra Batrin

The City of Las Vegas, joins at least another 107 across the country, which now have ordinances that makes it a crime for individuals experiencing homelessness to sleep outdoors, on a sidewalk or street, when beds are available at emergency housing shelters. The new law, which went into effect on Saturday, Feb. 1, will only… [Read More]

Pedestrian hit by a suspected drunk driver near UNR campus

January 25, 2020 by Sierra Batrin

Reno Police charged 21-year-old Brian Tschirhart with driving under the influence (DUI) after he reportedly struck one of three pedestrians crossing N. Virginia Street near 16th Street at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24. The RGJ stated that Tschirhart didn’t immediately realize that he struck someone, but cooperated with police after pulling over. The pedestrian,… [Read More]