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]
Pedestrian hit by a suspected drunk driver near UNR campus
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]
UNR Adds Latinx, LGBTQ+ Dorm Wings
As an effort to increase and sustain diversity, the University of Nevada, Reno has added two new dorm wings this school year, specifically for Latinx and LGBTQ+ students. Latinx is a gender neutral term for describing Latinos. KUNR’s Andrew Mendez has this report.
Is Tim Kaine’s Spanish Resonating with Northern Nevadans?
By Natalie Van Hoozer Senator Tim Kaine has been speaking both English and Spanish while campaigning as the Democratic vice-presidential candidate. When he recently stopped in Reno for a rally, attendees were surprised that he did not use those bilingual skills. Kaine did discuss several issues important to the northern Nevada community, including immigration and… [Read More]