A recent report indicates that 24% of Latino adults in the U.S. can only carry on a conversation in Spanish a little or not at all. This story explores Latinos’ experiences with the Spanish language. Roberto Ortiz began his Monday afternoon Spanish class greeting his students and asking them how they are. But he was… [Read More]
How to celebrate and recognize the Day of the Dead, around Reno Nevada 2023
With the Day of the Dead approaching, you may be wondering what’s happening in Reno and the surrounding areas in terms of festivities. For those who may not know, the Day of the Dead is a holiday most widely observed in Mexico. It is typically celebrated November first and second, to commemorate and reconnect with… [Read More]
Our Jobs: Exploring Geysers and Hot Springs with Geologist Carolina Muñoz-Saez
“When I was little, I used to visit southern Chile with my family, and at night I could hear a volcano crackle and see the top of it on fire. All of that seemed amazing to me,” said Carolina Muñoz-Saez when she explained how she found love for the earth at a very young age. … [Read More]
Our jobs: Ecuadorian studies how water and ice affects bridges
Most large structures, such as bridges, are protected from earthquakes by seismic isolation bearings, but in some parts of the country, such as Alaska, temperatures remain below zero most of the year. A Ph.D. student at the University of Nevada, Reno, is trying to find out whether water or ice could change how well the… [Read More]
Events for Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 in Reno
This Hispanic Heritage Month we celebrate the contribution of Latino communities to the culture of the United States. From September 15 to October 15, we invite you to celebrate with us through various activities especially focused on many traditions brought to the U.S. from Latin America. Check out this calendar and don’t miss out on… [Read More]
New exhibit at UNR’s Lilley Museum reflects on immigrants along the border with Mexico
Every year, thousands upon thousands of people attempt to cross the southern border into the United States in search of a better life for themselves and their loved ones. This route is a symbol of courage, fear, uncertainty and abandonment, but also of hope. What made you leave? What did you have to abandon? How… [Read More]
Board of Health votes to mandate COVID vaccine for Nevada college students
The state Board of Health voted unanimously in an emergency meeting Friday to require the COVID-19 vaccine for students enrolling in Nevada’s public colleges and universities this spring, adding the state’s seven degree-granting schools to the more than 740 nationwide that have implemented similar requirements. Amending an existing regulation that requires certain vaccines for enrollment, the new mandate will… [Read More]
Leaders of Nevada tribes and UNR officials met to discuss repatriation efforts
For decades, Native American remains have been stored at the state’s flagship university, with only some returned to their homelands and little consultation with Indigenous leaders about the fate of the others. But over the past few months, after a tribal member brought the issue to a Nevada Indian Commission meeting last year, the university… [Read More]
NSHE announces draft plans to mandate COVID vaccinations for students
The Nevada System of Higher Education announced late Thursday that it was in the process of drafting a mandate for COVID-19 vaccinations for students returning to college campuses this fall “with some limited exceptions.” NSHE’s surprise announcement follows a string of decisions to mandate coronavirus vaccinations at colleges and universities across the country. That includes the… [Read More]
What it’s like to be an international student in a pandemic
Before the pandemic, the United States was welcoming more than a million international students each year. However, the pandemic along with an increase in the number of student visa delays, and a difficult political environment has caused a historic decline nationally. Noticiero Móvil’s María Palma spoke with several international students from the University of Nevada, Reno… [Read More]