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]
Nevada is essentially closed because of coronavirus, orders Gov. Sisolak
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak ordered all non-essential businesses in the state to close by noon Wednesday, March 18. In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, all retail establishments, bars, dine-in restaurants, hotels and beauty services are barred from opening for the next thirty days. The order also includes the state’s gaming industry, with all… [Read More]
Clustered due to coronavirus? Here’s a guide to what’s open, closed and free in Reno
Eerie, bizarre, crazy, surreal are all adjectives we keep hearing to describe the never-before actions that our local, state and federal government are taking because of the coronavirus, that is, the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest? As of Mar. 17, the Silver State reported its first death due to coronavirus. The victim was a “male Clark… [Read More]
Navigating the ‘public charge’ law could require a lawyer, Reno activists say
The recent changes to the public charge law that became effective at the end of February and will have a big impact on some immigrants seeking a green card and citizenship. The Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN) held an immigration forum late last month for community members to become better informed about the changes… [Read More]
UNR’s DACA recipients concerned about their future
Like many other students across the country participating in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, María Villaseñor-Magana anxiously waits for the upcoming United States Supreme Court decision about the policy’s continuation. DACA is a government policy that offers young immigrants like Villaseñor-Magana temporary work authorization in the United States. Through this program, certain… [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]
University cancels programs in Italy and South Korea due to global coronavirus outbreak
The University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) announced this weekend the cancellation of its study abroad programs in Italy and South Korea. USAC had already suspended courses in China and now also declared the suspension of the first session of its summer program in the Asian country. The reason: The global outbreak of the coronavirus and… [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]
Bernie Sanders coasts to Nevada Caucus victory thanks to Latinos
Nevada’s Democratic voters, especially Latinos, overwhelmingly supported Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders during the state’s caucus on Saturday, Feb. 22 and now the candidate is riding the victory into the next primary states. Around 54 percent of Latinos supported Sanders in the Nevada Caucus an NBC News entrance poll showed. In his victory speech, which he gave… [Read More]
Many Latino Voters Say Candidates Need ‘Cultural Competency’
Democratic hopefuls have made attempts to reach out to Spanish-speaking communities, but voters in Northern Nevada have said candidates are not doing enough to reach them before the caucus on Sat., Feb. 22. In the past few weeks, most of the candidates have boosted their efforts to reach Latinx voters by dropping campaign ads in… [Read More]
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