http://nevadasagebrush.com Serving the students of the University of Nevada, Reno since 1893. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:01:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There I sat at Bistro 7, eyes wide, fork full of white truffle oil macaroni and cheese hovering in front of my slack jaw, smack dab in the middle of a conundrum: Do I tell the server about the little brown mouse that scurried into the kitchen, or not? While I ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/bistro-7-too-much-buck-for-too-little-bang/ On Tuesday, Nov. 11, The Underground club on Fourth Street was filled to the brim with fluorescent colors, teased hair and trance music as Internet sensation Jeffree Star performed electronica music from his upcoming album with opening acts Teen Hearts, Ultraviolet Sound and Brokencyde. Teen Hearts kicked off the evening with ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/jeffree-star-rocks-the-underground/ 2006 Jeep Wrangler, 6.0 cyl., 4.0 liter, automatic 4wd, A/C, soft top with oversize tires. Olive color in excellent condition. 19318 miles. Call 857-1596. $18,500. http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/for-sale-2/ For Sale NW Reno Condo 3BD 2BA 2 Car gar. 1314 SF. Custom kitchen cabinets, laminate flooring, wood F/P, A/C, private patio, Close to UNR. Price reduced to $185,000.  Call Eric 830-8424 LIBERTY REALTY www.libertyhomesnv.com http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/for-sale/ Beautiful 4 bedroom 3 bath 2 garage house. Quiet northwest neighborhood near UNR. Panoramic city/mountains view, fireplace, vineyard, trees, refrigerator, washer/dryer. $1700/month 787-2869 or 338-3178 http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/for-rent-6/ Room fully furnished. Private bath. Great location for clean, quiet student. $550 including all utilities, internet & TV. Call Dave 322-5323 http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/for-rent-5/ HOUSE FOR RENT Clean 1 BD, 1 BA, 5 blocks from campus. W/D hookups, stove, refrigerator. Carpeted living room, bedroom, and closet. Ceiling fans. Ceramic tile on kitchen and bathroom floors. Wired for cable & phone. Fenced yard & garage. Paid water, trash, sewer. W/ discounts $700 + deposits. 323-1862 http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/for-rent-4/ Studio for rent with a shared kitchen. $480/month. Includes utilities. Parking, W/D on site, Walk to UNR. Contact Premier Properties at 828-3380 http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/for-rent-3/ 1 Mo. Free! New Apt-Homes, Heart of Downtown, Util/Cable Paid, from $875, Gated, Washer/Dryers, Elevators, Garage Parking, Studios, 1BR, 2 BR, 786-5038. 232 West Street. www.colonialgardencourt.com http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/for-rent-2/ Seeking quiet, responsible student to rent room located in Somersett. Includes utilities, W/D and own bathroom. N/S. $425/month. Call 745-7135 http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/for-rent/ Seeking UNR student to share new house 1 ½ miles from UNR. Short term OK. Own bedroom and bathroom. $500 per month. Safe family neighborhood. 742-5513 http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/roommate-wanted-2/ Rent room at College Terrace Apartments from January 1st to June 1st. Call 842-2666. http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/roommate-wanted/ Screen Printed T's and Hoodies / Embroidered beanies and hats. Special pricing for Clubs & Orgs or groups! Blocks from campus FUEL Promotions/Reno eNVy 857-3835 http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/services/ Are you a good writer? Do you want to see your name appear in the newspaper every week? Do you want to jump start your journalism career? Positions in all mediums including writing, design, photography, video and multimedia are available. No experience is necessary. Contact Editor In Chief, Nick Coltrain at editor@nevadasagebrush.com. http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/opportunities/

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http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/photo-gallery-womens-basketball-takes-on-eastern-washington-university/ http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/budget-cuts-and-the-marching-band/ http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/campus-chat-what-would-it-take-for-nevada-to-beat-boise-state-in-football/ [caption id="attachment_6461" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Courtesy of Movieweb.com"][/caption] Famous for thwarting the plans of humanity’s most insidious villains for 45 years, it’s hard to believe that in Bond’s 22nd mission, the legacy of the most endearing spy meets its demise at the hands of three Hollywood screenwriters. As the first direct sequel in ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/newest-bond-misses-its-mark/ If every Grant-in-Aid student is taking 12 credits this semester, that means there is $289,497.60 less in tuition revenue for the fall 2008 semester. Here are comparisons to some cut programs: The marching band operates on about a $250,000 annual budget. Both writing and math centers operate on about a ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/tuition-increase-expected-while-some-students-are-paying-less/ We believe that the University of Nevada, Reno Police Department routinely fails to meet federal requirements in reporting crime. According to the federal Jeanne Clery Act, all university police services need to have a public log of all crimes reported to them “within two business days of the initial report being ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/no-crime-log-should-raise-eyebrows/ Teaching greatness. That is what Nevada coach Mark Fox wants to do with sophomore guard Armon Johnson. But teaching greatness involves tough love. Fox knows that. Last month, Fox was asked by a photographer to turn his shoulder toward Johnson for a posed photo. “I feel like I’m taking prom pictures,” Fox said. The photographer asked ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/basketball-practice-pack-will-need-johnson-to-go-%e2%80%98from-good-to-great%e2%80%99-in-2008-09/ [caption id="attachment_6463" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Illustration by Jett Chapman"][/caption] When it comes to literature for young adults, few books can come to close to matching the phenomenon created by J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. However, after the 2007 release of the final book in the series, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/twilight-vs-harry-potter-fantasy-showdown/ Despite the fact that the Harry Potter series has owned the hearts of young readers worldwide for years, many have been quick to hail newcomer Stephanie Meyer of “Twilight” fame as “the next J.K. Rowling.” That is quite the disservice to the world Rowling has created in her novels. The Harry ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/deeper-than-a-love-story/ While Stephanie Meyer captures readers as the Twilight series connects to reality, J.K. Rowling merely stretches mythical pieces together in Harry Potter to make a ridiculous series of events with no pertinent backing. It’s impossible for readers to relate to anything in Harry Potter as the entire plot centers around wizards ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/twilight-series-talks-to-teens/ The (International) Noise Conspiracy is a bar band, the kind of thing you’d try to ignore while making your way to the diner in a locals-only casino at two in the morning. This band is terrible and they never would have made it this far if singer Dennis Lyxzen hadn’t been ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/rock-gods-must-be-conspiring-against-this-band/ T-Pain’s synthesized trance-like voice can be heard as an accent to almost any hip-hop artist’s song on the radio. But with T-Pain’s album “THR33 RINGZ,” he proves that he is more than a sideshow used to put a little “ooh la la” in another artist’s song. The song “Ringleader Man” is ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/t-pain%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98thr33-ringz%e2%80%99-gets-two-thumbs-up/ [caption id="attachment_6470" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Nathan Slinker"][/caption] I sat down in Professor Cheryll Glotfelty’s office in the Frandsen Humanities building and looked to her, to the 785-page “Literary Nevada” on my lap, back to her. “So… I haven’t read through the whole thing yet,” I said with a grin. That didn’t surprise Glotfelty ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/%e2%80%98silver-state%e2%80%99-showcases-literary-highlights/ [caption id="attachment_6501" align="alignnone" width="401" caption="Some state legislators and regents said they are beginning to wonder if students care about the budget cuts because few have made their voices heard. Photo illustration by David Sizemore, Nevada Sagebrush."][/caption] Watch a video about the marching band’s efforts to raise money. Student voice in budget cuts ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/stand-up-education-is-at-stake/ The Nevada men’s basketball team doesn’t rebuild — it reloads. The Wolf Pack lost 45.7 points per game from last season’s team, but it’s still picked to win its sixth-straight Western Athletic Conference championship by the conference coaches and media. Watch out, WAC. Nevada is cocked, locked and ready to fire. Inexperience? Nevada has plenty ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/pack-will-suceed-in-%e2%80%9808-%e2%80%9809/ The National Collegiate Athletic Association has implemented new rules for the 2008-09 season. One of the changes includes the three-point line. The line was 19-feet-9 inches away from the basket, but it has been extended one foot to 20-feet-9 inches. “We put the new three-point line down the day after we finished ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/ncaa-moves-three-point-line/ [caption id="attachment_6450" align="alignleft" width="198" caption="Nevada defensive end Dontay Moch celebrates during the Wolf Pack's 41-28 victory against Fresno State, Nov. 9. Nevada plays Boise State on Saturday. The Broncos are ranked No. 9 in the nation."][/caption] Idaho coach Rob Akey called Boise State’s rush offense a “damn avalanche” last week after ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/if-you-think-boise-state-will-crush-nevada-think-twice/ There will be some changes this season for students who want to root for the Wolf Pack basketball team at Lawlor Events Center. Students will no longer be able to get tickets days in advance at the Joe Crowley Student Union. Tickets will not be available until 10 a.m. the day of ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/new-student-ticket-policy-fuels-%e2%80%98urgency%e2%80%99/ We all remember what happened when these two teams met last year. It took Nevada and Boise State four overtimes to decide one of the best games of the season. The Broncos won 69-67, making the game an ESPN Instant Classic. Now, it’s time for payback. Nevada gets to host ninth-ranked ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/pack-aims-to-avenge-last-years-heartbreak/ Cars honked their horns in support as hundreds marched down Virginia Street toward the Reno Arch on Saturday night. The group had swelled from 300 people gathered in front of Reno City Hall to 550 heading down the street. They brandished rainbow flags. They held signs reading, “Yes We Will” and “Can I ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/group-rallies-against-proposition-8/ Utah State head coach Brent Guy was ordered to step down from his head coaching position at the end of the year by Utah State University Director of Athletics Scott Barnes. In four years with the Aggies, Guy has posted an 8-38 record and a 7-24 record in the Western Athletic ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/fourth-year-aggies-coach-fired/ The Nevada rifle team finished second Saturday in a three-team match between Air Force and the University of Texas at El Paso. Air Force took the win with and aggregate of 4605. Nevada finished second with 4597 while UTEP shot an aggregate of 4582. Wolf Pack sophomore Jessica Klatt finished first in ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/pack-falls-to-air-force-in-three-team-meet/ Many National Collegiate Athletic Association football teams are reluctant to come to Nevada because of excessive profanity and heckling from fans in Mackay Stadium, said student leaders at the University of Nevada, Reno. [caption id="attachment_6428" align="alignleft" width="266" caption="Wolf Pack fans chant at the Utah State football game Oct. 18. Photo by ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/asun-execs-push-for-better-fans/ [caption id="attachment_6425" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Photo by Amy Beck, Nevada Sagebrush"][/caption] Change is coming to the Nevada women’s basketball team in the form of a scrappy coach with a southern drawl. Nevada women’s basketball coach Jane Albright was hired this summer, replacing former coach Kim Gervasoni, who resigned in May because of personal ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/basketball-preview-meet-the-packs-new-coach/ The Wolf Pack swimming team will compete Thursday through Saturday at the Nike Cup in Long Beach, Calif. Each meet will begin at 11 a.m. More than 20 teams will compete including Air Force, BYU, UNLV and UC Davis. The Wolf Pack is 5-2 in dual competitions this year. The meet will be ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/nevada-to-participate-in-nike-cup/ Nevada sophomore quarterback Colin Kaepernick was named the Western Athletic Conference Player of the Week after leading the Wolf Pack to a 41-17 win against San Jose State Saturday. Kaepernick passed for 192 yards, rushed for 147 yards and scored three touchdowns. He has now won three Player of the Week ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/kaep-earns-player-of-the-week-honors/ Last Year: Nevada 70, North Carolina 106 in Chapel Hill, N.C. With a team that returns all-five starters and most of its top-bench players, it’s no wonder the North Carolina Tar Heels are the first-ever unanimous number one in The Associated Press preseason Top-25 poll. “They can beat the Sacramento Kings right ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/basketball-preview-5-out-of-conference-home-games-fans-can%e2%80%99t-miss/ What: Hearing in the case of Anderson v. Entsminger. Why: Charge alleges  SOAR was created illegally. Where: Rita Laden Senate Chambers in The Joe When: 5:30 p.m. Thursday A former student senator filed a charge against the director of clubs and organizations for what he said was the unlawful creation of a free tutoring ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/free-tutoring-program%e2%80%99s-future-up-to-judicial-council/ Nevada wrapped up its regular season Saturday with a 3-0 win at Boise State to finish the season 12-14 overall and 7-9 in the Western Athletic Conference. With the win, the Wolf Pack moved into the sixth seed for the WAC tournament in Honolulu. Nevada will play third-seeded Idaho in the first ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/wolf-pack-heads-to-wac-tournament/ Boise State Broncos Jan. 15 at Nevada, March 7 at Boise State 2007: 25-9, 12-4 in WAC, won WAC tournament, lost in first round of NCAA tournament to Louisville. Nevada leads all-time series 33-20. Boise State lost its top-four scorers from last year’s Western Athletic Conference championship team. Reggie Larry, Matt Nelson, ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/basketball-preview-wac-preview/ [caption id="attachment_6405" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Photo by Amy Beck, Nevada Sagebrush."][/caption] Nevada senior guard Brandi Jones has big plans for her final season. “(I’m going to go out) with a bang,” Jones said. “I got something in store for the (Western Athletic Conference) this year.” Jones is one of four starters returning to the ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/basketball-preview-senior-guards-lead-loaded-pack-squad/ Nevada sophomore forward Malik Cooke is so soft-spoken he makes Michael Jackson sound like Don King. As a freshman, Cooke was a role player. He came off the bench for a team that had four seniors and little need for a quiet, lanky guy. But this was a familiar situation ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/basketball-preview-wolf-pack%e2%80%99s-quiet-guy-bangs-the-boards/ One hundred and seven days from today, Nevada guard Lyndale Burleson’s career will be honored on senior night at Lawlor Events Center. It will be the final game of his career. Burleson’s career will also be the only one ending that night for the Nevada men’s basketball team. “I kind of feel like ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/basketball-preview-senior-looks-to-leave-impression/ The chitter-chatter heard at the Nevada basketball practices comes from Armon Johnson. “I only played varsity for three years so he had a little bit of advantage,” Johnson, the sophomore point guard, said. “He” is freshman Luke Babbitt, and what Johnson was talking about was the Nevada high school scoring record. Babbitt, who ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/basketball-preview-nevadas-gym-rat/ [caption id="attachment_6387" align="alignright" width="198" caption="Nevada guard Brandi Jones takes a shot in the Wolf Pack's 64-49 home opener Friday night. Jones struggled from the floor, shooting one of seven from the field with three points."][/caption] The strength in the Wolf Pack women’s basketball team is its defense, which was showcased Friday ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/pack-takes-home-opener/ San Jose State did something nobody wants to do: anger the Nevada football team’s defensive line. The Spartans provided some bulletin board material before the game, saying its defensive line was better than Nevada’s. “I definitely took that to heart,” sophomore defensive end Kevin Basped said. “We were just called out. We ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/san-jose-state-supplied-bulletin-board-material-for-saturday%e2%80%99s-game/ [caption id="attachment_6377" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Nevada first baseman Shaun Kort's 10th-inning home run propelled the silver team to victory in the annual Silver versus Blue World Series."][/caption] Nevada coach Gary Powers wants his team to understand the philosophy of coming from behind. “It’s important,” Powers said. “We did it a lot last year.” The ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/korts-blast-lifts-silver-team/ The Nevada basketball team signed two recruits Wednesday to national letter of intent. The Wolf Pack signed 6-foot-10, 215-pound recruit Steven Bjornstad of Columbia River, Wash. Nevada also signed Devonte Elliot a 6-foot-9, 210-pound forward from Paramount, Calif. “They had to be 6-foot-9 or bigger,” Nevada head coach Mark Fox said. “I told ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/men%e2%80%99s-basketball-team-adds-three-for-2009-10/ Nevada defensive end Kevin Basped sacked San Jose State quarterback Kyle Reed for a 10-yard gain Saturday in the Wolf Pack’s 41-17 win. If that doesn’t make sense, it shouldn’t. After the referees reviewed where Nevada linebacker Joe Easter recovered the football, they placed the ball at the 27-yard line, not the ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/baspeds-huge-hit-helps-pack-in-big-win/ [caption id="attachment_6372" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Nevada running back Vai Taua ran for 125 yards against San Jose State Saturday in the Wolf Pack's 41-17 win. Nevada has the best rush offense in the nation (325 yards per game)."][/caption] It’s no secret. Nevada has the best running game in the nation. The Wolf Pack has ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/nevadas-reasons-for-a-no-1-rush-offense/ [caption id="attachment_6369" align="alignnone" width="500" caption=""I wish I knew how to quit you!""][/caption] http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/editorial-cartoon-i-wish-i-knew-how-to-quit-you/ [caption id="attachment_6366" align="alignleft" width="144" caption="Ally Patton"][/caption] How far would you go for your education? If given the choice, would you choose school or food? I’m sure there are plenty of people out there sacrificing meals to make ends meet. After all, the joke about college kids surviving on Ramen noodles didn’t originate ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/privileges-of-education-taken-for-granted-by-many/ [caption id="attachment_6363" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Krystal Bick"][/caption] I am a firm believer in showers. Preferably one takes one daily, but I can understand the once every other day, load up on deodorant route on occasion. Because God knows, there is nothing worse than a dirty hippie. Especially a dirty hippie exercising their First ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/speaking-out-only-leads-to-poor-hygene/ It is rare to see the work of Michael Jackson in a Shakespeare play.  However, originality is what makes director Jan Powell’s interpretation of “Much Ado About Nothing” so interesting. Powell found a unique way to incorporate the iconic ‘80s “Thriller dance” in the Shakespearean tragic comedy, along with other modernized ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/an-original-take-on-a-shakespearean-classic/ [caption id="attachment_6356" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Emily Katseanes"][/caption] I’m a nice person. I just have one teensy problem. It’s something my mom’s harangued me about for years. She calls it “a lack of compassion.” It’s not a lack of compassion. My problem is that I have problems. I live in a world so anti-Disney, ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/cyclist-culture-wastes-time-and-hurts-others/ A University of Nevada, Reno marketing class is pushing students campus wide to sport white ribbons on their shirts this week. The campaign, part of White Ribbon Week, raises awareness about domestic violence and works to put an end to it. White Ribbon Week is a national campaign that focuses on ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/marketing-class-fosters-anti-violence-campaign/ [caption id="attachment_6352" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Chase McMullen, 24, directed, edited, and filmed "Help Us," Reno's first major skate video."][/caption] In a city surrounded by mountains with freezing winters and in a state that literally translates as “snow-covered,” the obvious extreme sport of choice for Reno should be snowboarding.  So when two University ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/18/skaters-help-put-reno-on-the-map/ [caption id="attachment_6340" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Casey Durkin"][/caption] University of Nevada, Reno officials announced Monday at an open budget cut meeting that restrooms will be joining the ranks of affected university programs facing the financial chopping block. With recent university initiatives to cut less useful programs, officials voted unanimously in favor of charging for ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/17/unr-announces-pay-as-you-poop-program-hopes-to-offset-budget/ While mass protesting and petitioning has dwindled in recent years, there are still ways to protest effectively both on and off campus. Be sure to know the laws before hand to make the protest go easier. [caption id="attachment_6337" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="From left, Jessica Richey, Stewart Stout, and Mark Prichard prepare to ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/17/the-guide-protest-stick-it-to-the-man/ [caption id="attachment_6334" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Colleen Hagen"][/caption] The adage “If you have something to say, say it to my face” was good advice in preschool and it still applies. While I’m not fan of Gov. Sarah Palin and I’m not shocked to hear accusations that she’s an idiot, the decision of McCain aides ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/17/medias-treatment-of-palin-disgusts/ [caption id="attachment_6324" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Corinna Cohn"][/caption] Thursday marks this year’s International Transgender Day of Remembrance. Across the world, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender groups will be preparing vigils to honor the lives of those lost in 2008 and the years prior. Victims like Brandon Teena may have received publicity and Hollywood dramatization, ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/17/day-for-honoring-transgender-groups-reminds-public-of-bravery-despite-odds/ The University Study Abroad Consortium is offering students the opportunity to taste teas and snacks from around the world. The event, “Globetrotters Tea,” will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in room 5 of the USAC office in the Virginia Street Gym. The event will feature teas from Africa, Asia, ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/17/news-briefs-tea-party-to-bring-international-flavors-and-offer-usac-info/ Student Ambassadors and the Student Orientation Staff will host Bingo Night from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in room 100 of the Jot Travis Building. This event is open to all students, faculty and staff. For $5, you can play 13 games of bingo with a chance to win a prize ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/17/news-brief-clubs-and-orgs-to-host-bingo-night-give-prizes-to-winners/ A town hall meeting will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 1 in the ballroom of the Joe Crowley Student Union. The meeting, hosted by University of Nevada, Reno President Milton Glick, will focus on the challenges facing the university in the coming academic year. Glick will answer any ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/17/news-brief-unr-president-to-host-town-hall-meeting-address-challenges/ University of Nevada, Reno President Milton Glick will host a “Pizza with the President” event from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 2 in the Graduate Student Lounge on the third floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union. All students are welcome to attend. Pizza and refreshments will be served on a ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/17/news-brief-glick-opens-himself-to-questions-at-pizza-with-the-president/ The Office of International Students and Scholars will hold Talk-Talk sessions from 1 to 2 p.m. every Friday in the Joe Crowley Student Union Great Room. The sessions bring Japanese students together to help other students learn their language and vice versa. At these sessions students practice conversation skills and learn about ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/17/news-brief-sessions-to-help-japanese-chinese-students-learn-english/ http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/17/nov-18-2008-wrap-up/ http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/17/nov-15-football-highlights-nevada-trumps-san-jose-state/ The Nevada football team beat San Jose State on Saturday 41-17 to become bowl eligible and move into second place in the Western Athletic Conference. The Wolf Pack (6-4, 4-2 in the WAC) also reached a major rushing milestone. The Wolf Pack rushed for 333 yards and four touchdowns Saturday, setting the ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/15/nevada-grabs-historic-win/ Convicted murderer Samisoni Taukitoku was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Friday for the 2007 Halloween party that left three men dead. Taukitoku, 20, was convicted Wednesday of three counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Charles Coogan Kelly, Nathan Viljoen and former Tau Kappa ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/14/tke-presidents-murderer-to-serve-three-life-sentences-without-parole/ The argument in Thursday’s sentencing trial of Samisoni Taukitoku, the man found guilty of killing three last year, rested on variations of the word “monster.” To the families of the Halloween party shooting victims, Taukitoku deserved the maximum sentence of life without parole. To his family, he deserved another chance at ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/13/families-plead-for-taukitokus-life/ Samisoni Taukitoku will face his sentencing trial 10 a.m. Thursday. A jury found him guilty of three counts of murder and four counts of threatening others with his gun at a Halloween party last year. Among the dead was Derek K. Jensen, a 23-year-old University of Nevada, Reno student half a semester ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/12/sentencing-hearing-for-halloween-murderer-starts-thursday/ In closing arguments Wednesday, a prosecutor argued for first-degree murder charges against Samisone Taukitoku while Taukitoku’s lawyer said her client had acted in self-defense. Jury deliberation began in the murder trial of the 20-year-old Reno resident accused of killing three men, including university student Derek Jensen, at a 2007 Halloween party. State ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/12/jury-deliberation-begins-in-halloween-triple-murder-trial/ Nevada basketball players Brandon Fields, Ahyaro Phillips and London Giles apologized Wednesday for their petty theft misdemeanor citations received Oct. 15 at the Scheels sports store in Sparks, Nev. “I would like to apologize to our fans and the community for my actions, and I would just like to ask for ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/12/cited-pack-players-apologize-for-actions/ http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/nevada-wolf-pack-senior-tribute/ http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/wac-soccer-tournament-highlights/

http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/audio-slideshow-luis-sedano-felixs-memorial/ Samisoni Taukitoku testified Monday that he “just started shooting,” at a Halloween party last year where a university student and two others died. The alleged killer said he doesn’t remember shooting anybody because he was dazed after several people jumped him. “I was scared and I didn’t know what was really happening, ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/alleged-murderer-testifies-in-court/ [caption id="attachment_6182" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Devin Sizemore/Nevada Sagebrush"] [/caption] Nevada senior Miranda Montejo walked off the field in tears after Friday’s 2-0 loss to Fresno State: not because of the season-ending loss, but because the loss had ended her collegiate career. “Just looking back over my past four years here, I’ve learned so ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/pack-seniors-say-goodbye-after-historic-run/ In one of his most mature outings to date, Jonathan Demme (“The Manchurian Candidate”) creates a raw and powerful look at the struggle for acceptance and forgiveness in “Rachel Getting Married.” [caption id="attachment_6157" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Courtesy of MovieWeb.com"][/caption] After just completing her most recent stint in rehab, Kym (Anne Hathaway, “Get Smart”) ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/mature-drama-brings-out-the-best-in-hathaway/ [caption id="attachment_6210" align="alignleft" width="270" caption="Nevada student Kestrel Schmidt, middle, and her mom Wendy Baylor, left, celebrate the presidential election results last week at the Grand Sierra Resort. Photo by Amy Beck."][/caption] With Democratic wins across Nevada, power has shifted within the state legislature. Given a mandate and a near supermajority, the ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/democratic-wins-could-bring-new-revenue-to-state/ [caption id="attachment_6202" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Amy Beck /Nevada Sagebrush"][/caption] FRESNO, Calif. — Nevada coach Chris Ault doesn’t flaunt his excitement. He is the kind of coach who won’t boast about his team’s rush offense, even if it dominates for 472 yards on the road against a team that was nationally ranked earlier this ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/nevada-keeps-hopes-alive-in-fresno/ Despite a high youth turnout last Tuesday, some political experts are wondering if the youth will remain politically active or just become a blip at the voting booth. Eric Herzik, a political science professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, said the spike in interest was due to a well-run campaign ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/historic-youth-vote-turnout-buoyed-barack-obama%e2%80%99s-win/ [caption id="attachment_6196" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Amy Beck/Nevada Sagebrush"][/caption] Nevada sports teams were busy this week. Football, basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball and rifle were all in action. That kept me busy, too. I’m not complaining. I like being a sports reporter. But sometimes it’s hard to do so much reporting without saying something bad every now and then. After ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/without-any-further-ado-this-is-the-nevada-wolf-pack-roast/ Friends and family remember University of Nevada, Reno sophomore Luis Sedano-Felix as a “man of art.” The 19-year-old psychology major loved to draw and paint murals and abstract works that stemmed from a deeper meaning. His tag, “soler,” fit his personality that friends describe as a “ball of sunshine." [caption id="attachment_6236" ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/%e2%80%98selfless%e2%80%99-unr-student-killed-in-gang-shooting/ [caption id="attachment_6171" align="aligncenter" width="451" caption="Photo by Devin Sizemore"][/caption] The finer points of beans, grinds and making your favorite cup of joe Shirley Larkins, owner of Tahoe Roasting Company, presents a few tips to getting the most flavor out of your morning cup of joe at home. Storing coffee The best way to store coffee ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/coffee-or-tea/ Students who want to attend the Coffee and a Concert Series will have for wait until after winter break for more free shows. After a successful run, Flipside Productions is preparing for the next string of performances and promises an even better series. Although satisfied with this semester’s lineup, Flipside Programming ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/flipsides-coffee-and-a-concert-series-to-continue-next-semester/ [caption id="attachment_6169" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Devin Sizemore/Nevada Sagebrush"][/caption] Nevada forward Joey Shaw would like to think he has finally found a home with the Wolf Pack. “I’m just happy it’s time to play,” Shaw said. Shaw’s happiness translated to success on the court Saturday in the Wolf Pack’s 89-67 exhibition win against San Francisco ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/shaw-impresses-in-pack-debut/ The Parking and Traffic Board, made up of faculty, staff and students, will decide Dec. 5 whether to cut evening hours for the east campus shuttle service. The board will vote on a proposal to discontinue the shuttle service past 5:30 p.m., effective next semester. The route runs chiefly up Evans Avenue, ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/board-may-decide-to-cut-east-shuttle-hours/ Combining A-list stars with child actors is a risky maneuver.  Sometimes it can pay off, like in “The Pursuit of Happyness,” “Jerry Maguire” and “Little Miss Sunshine.”  More often than not they fail horribly, like “First Kid,”  “Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over” or “Are We There Yet?” Luckily, “Role Models” ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/how-to-make-a-%e2%80%98model%e2%80%99-comedy/ On Thursday and Friday, University of Nevada, Reno dance students will showcase their talents alongside professional dancers from Element Dance Theater in San Francisco and the Bell? Contemporary Dance Company at the Fall Dance Festival. The festival will be held in the Nightingale Concert Hall in the Church Fine Arts Building ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/dance-students-celebrate-fall-dance-festival/ [caption id="attachment_6132" align="alignleft" width="192" caption="Julian Rhodes"][/caption] Everyone has a core group of friends they hang out with on a regular basis.  Everyone wants to be in Hollywood.  So what happens when reality meets dream world?  The magical, mystical world of “Entourage” unravels from the television screen and the antics of Jeremy ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/jeremy-piven-steals-the-show/ http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/editorial-cartoon-%e2%80%9cfake-glasses-fake-nose-and-no-solutions-to-the-budget-crunch%e2%80%9d/ Ever the political activist, Against Me! frontman Tom Gabel was able to release his first solo EP, “Heart Burns,” just in time to make a few derisive final comments about the presidential election. Alas, it seems as though this solo project will be about as well-received by Against Me! fans as ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/heart-burns-worth-a-listen/ Tom Gabel bummed out a lot of people with Against Me!’s last record, “New Wave.” The shiny production, the arena-sized choruses and the major label money just took a lot out of the band’s anarchistic ethos. It’s true that things change as people get older and that even seasoned punks ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/gabel-sacrifices-too-much-in-search-for-new-sound/ After Saturday’s 49-14 win over Utah State, Boise State remained as the lone Western Athletic Conference team ranked in any major poll. The Broncos (9-0, 5-0) emerged this week ranked No. 9 in the Bowl Championship Series standings. Since the Broncos are not in a major conference, they are not guaranteed a ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/broncos-lone-wac-ranked-team/ Former Nevada basketball player JaVale McGee recorded his first NBA career double-double Friday against the New York Knicks. McGee, now on the Washington Wizards, scored 12 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in 30 minutes in a 114-108 loss to the Knicks. McGee played two seasons at Nevada, averaging 8.7 points, ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/ex-pack-players-shining-in-nba/ Nevada sophomore running back Vai Taua was named the Western Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week. Taua carried the ball 28 times for 263 yards and a touchdown in the Wolf Pack’s 41-28 win Friday at Fresno State. “I really didn’t feel like a got that many yards,” Taua said. “I ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/taua-earns-player-of-the-week/ A young boy waited for his mom to pick him up from his drumming lessons. As he was waiting, he saw a store next door with DJ equipment and wandered into the store. He was intrigued by the gadgets and the colorful flashing strobe lights. He went home and asked his ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/self-taught-student-dj/ Nevada baseball player Brock Stassi will be a two-dimensional player this season. Stassi moved from left field to the pitcher’s mound Monday in the eighth inning of the Wolf Pack’s Silver and Blue intersquad game — something he didn’t do last season. Stassi pitched two innings Monday to get the save and ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/wolf-pack-pitcher-looks-to-do-damage-with-bat/ With the economy in a state of limbo, many Americans are keeping tight budgets. This change has affected some local businesses so severely that restaurants like Cortinas and South of the Border have been forced to close their doors. However, Bertha Miranda’s Mexican restaurant seems to be insulated from the financial ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/bertha-miranda%e2%80%99s-dodges-economic-repercussions/ Van Pham Almost 30 years ago an explosion happened in basements all across the East Coast. When Ian MacKaye, frontman of D.C. hardcore band Minor Threat, screamed the words “I got straight edge,” he incensed a generation and planted the seeds for a subculture that still exists today ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/straight-edge-pioneer-set-to-speak-on-campus/ It is easy for governmental decision makers to ignore the complaints that appear almost weekly in this staff editorial. It is, after all, just the collective opinion of a few university students. But if those few turn into several dozen, or a hundred, or a thousand, then those same decision makers ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/students-need-to-voice-budget-cut-concerns/ Well, it’s official; I think Miley Cyrus just figured out Web design. Or at least, that’s what I thought when “Juicy Campus” popped up on my screen the other day thanks to an overeager, gossipy friend. So I read on. “Juicy Campus: It’s like crack, but juicier. Always anonymous, always juicy.” I didn’t know ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/rip-proper-grammar-text-speak-is-king/ Let’s talk about the “Where were you when…?” moment. We’ve all read about these moments in history or at least heard from our parents and grandparents about them. “Where were you when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor?” “Where were you when John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas?” “Where were you when Apollo 11 ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/election-night-2008-one-to-go-down-in-history-books/ [caption id="attachment_6093" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Fresno State forward Nicole Gutierrez dribbles around a Utah State player in the Bulldogs 2-1 win Sunday in the championship game of the Western Athletic Conference tournament."][/caption] Since 2005, all of the Western Athletic Conference tournaments have had one thing in common: Fresno State has played in ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/bulldogs-grab-wac-championship-in-reno/ The Nevada rifle team suffered its first home defeat of the season with a 4616-4582 loss to Texas Christian University Saturday. The Wolf Pack (3-2) struggled early in the competition while TCU (3-1) came out firing.  TCU outscored Nevada 2286-2247 in the small bore competition. Even though Nevada rallied in the afternoon ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/rifle-falls-at-home/ [caption id="attachment_6084" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Sophomore running back Vai Taua carries the ball Friday against Fresno State."][/caption] FRESNO, Calif. – Nevada coach Chris Ault was irate Saturday when his team surrendered a kickoff-return touchdown in the fourth quarter of Nevada’s 41-28 win against Fresno State. “You get ahead and then you get a ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/ault-upset-by-late-td/ Nevada sophomore midfielder Cristen Drummond was named to the All-Western Athletic Conference first team this week. This is her first All-WAC honor. Drummond led the Wolf Pack this season with four goals. She was the only Nevada player on the first team. Seniors Miranda Montejo and Patrice Godwin were named to the ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/three-pack-soccer-players-named-to-all-wac/ [caption id="attachment_6082" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Patrons browse the wares at La Bussola, a store specializeing in art and other interesting items. Art of the Cocktail will be at the boutique Thursday and will feature alcohol-inspired art throughout the event. 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Now that the weather has become somewhat cooler, many buildings feel like a sauna, requiring me to strip down ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/green-efforts-on-campus-miss-top-grades-unr-needs-more-action/ [caption id="attachment_6070" align="alignleft" width="184" caption="Nevada setter Sonnie Sei jumps for a ball Thursday against New Mexico State. The Wolf Pack fell to the Aggies on senior night 3-2. "][/caption] The Nevada volleyball team was on the verge of a major upset. The Wolf Pack (11-13, 6-8) led 2-0 Thursday and needed to ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/pack-falls-on-senior-night/ “I like the idea of fortune telling,” said Anastasia Morozova, a freshman at the University of Nevada, Reno. “It adds mysticism to everyday life. But it should be approached with skepticism.” Morozova said she finds fortune telling to be interesting but does not know much about it. The interpretation ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/the-guide-the-future-is-in-your-hands/ Watching porn is my favorite pastime next to participating in politics. When “Hustler” thought to combine the two, I couldn’t wait to watch “Who’s Nailin’ Paylin.” But so far it turned out to be a pretty lame video. These days it’s as hard to find good porn as it is to ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/%e2%80%98who%e2%80%99s-nailin%e2%80%99-paylin%e2%80%99-falls-short-misses-parody-opportunities/ On Election Day, a friend posted a bulletin on MySpace entitled “Why I’m not voting…” In the bulletin, he wrote in regards to President-elect Barack Obama’s position supporting the tradition and sanctity of marriage as being between a man and a woman, saying this on the issue: “I know there are a ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/we-like-change-but-not-that-much/ [caption id="attachment_6055" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Nevada point guard Dellena Criner tries to back down a Sonoma State player in Friday’s exhibition. Criner led the Wolf Pack with 11 points and four assists in Nevada’s 69-51 win over the Seawolves."][/caption] Nevada coach Jane Albright isn’t too worried. She came to Nevada this off-season after ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/albright-notches-first-win-at-nevada/ How many of you know, to the dollar, how much you have spent this semester?  How about this month? How many of you go to bed knowing exactly how much you spent that day? While your financial issues at hand may not seem that significant, after all, a student’s budget is not ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/save-yourself-trouble-later-start-up-that-budget-today/ The Brushfire Literature and Art Journal and Art for Global Action will sponsor a book drive beginning at midnight Wednesday until the end of the semester. New and used textbooks and novels will be accepted. All books will be donated to Books for Africa. Drop-off boxes are located in the Canada Hall ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/news-brief-brushfire-sponsors-book-drive-for-africa/ The Wintermester staff will hold a Wintermester Kick-off Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Gateway Plaza in front of the Joe Crowley Student Union. Wintermester runs from Dec. 29 through Jan. 16. Registration for Wintermester classes will be offered on ePAWS from Nov. 17 to Dec. 26. For ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/news-brief-wintermester-class-registration-opens/ There will be an open question and answer forum with Ian MacKaye, frontman of Washington, D.C. bands Minor Threat and Fugazi, at 6 p.m. Sunday in room 100 of the Jot Travis Building. MacKaye will answer questions about the bands and his independent record label, Dischord Records. MacKaye will also discuss ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/news-brief-mackaye-to-answer-questions-about-bands/ Boreal Mountain Resort opened last week, making it the first of the Tahoe area resorts to open this season. Early season lift tickets are $30 per day for adults. Other resorts opening soon include Mt. Rose (Thursday), Heavenly (Nov. 21), Northstar-at-Tahoe (Nov. 22) and Alpine Meadows (Nov. 26). http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/news-brief-ski-season-begins-with-resort-openings/ Students for Liberty and Flipside will show the film “How to Survive a Police Encounter” at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Joe Crowley Student Union Theater. The video will highlight what students’ rights are when being pulled over by a police officer. After the showing, Linda Nordvig, a former district attorney and ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/11/news-brief-student-groups-to-show-film-on-rights/ Safe Embrace, the Crisis Call Center, and various businesses and organizations in the Reno area are hosting the White Ribbon Campaign to raise awareness of violence against women. White Ribbon Week will be celebrated from Saturday until Nov. 22. Ribbons are being passed out around campus. People wearing the ribbons ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/10/news-brief-white-ribbon-events-set-to-stop-violence/ http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/10/nov-11-2008-nevada-sagebrush-wrap-up/ [caption id="attachment_6026" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Fresno State players celebrate Sunday's Western Athletic Conference tournament championship game win against Utah State. The Bulldogs scored in the second overtime and won 2-1. Photo by Devin Sizemore"][/caption] In the championship game of the Western Athletic Conference tournament Sunday at Mackay Stadium, second-seeded Fresno State upset ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/09/fresno-state-wins-wac-tournament-sill-named-mvp/

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http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/09/photo-gallery-pack-football-wins-at-fresno/ The Nevada basketball team won 89-67 in its exhibition debut Saturday against San Francisco State. “We had a very vanilla package,” Nevada coach Mark Fox said of his team's strategy. Nevada’s game plan lacked its normal attack: guard Armon Johnson only played 16 minutes, all nine players on the team received at ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/08/shaw-shines-in-pack-debut/ [caption id="attachment_6008" align="alignleft" width="195" caption="Fresno State midfielder Kendall VanDine goes up for a header in Friday's Western Athletic Conference tournament semi-final against Nevada. The Bulldogs defeated the Wolf Pack 2-0."][/caption] In the second semi-final of the Western Athletic Conference tournament Friday at Mackay Stadium, second-seeded Fresno State defeated sixth-seeded Nevada 2-0. The ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/08/fresno-state-outlasts-wolf-pack-moves-on-to-wac-championship/ Fresno Calif., -- Nevada coach Chris Ault understated Nevada’s success when he said the Wolf Pack ran the ball well Friday in the team’s 41-28 win at Fresno State. Nevada ran the ball extremely well. The Wolf Pack ran for 480 yards Friday against a weak Fresno State rush defense, ranked 106th ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/08/pack-whacks-dogs-in-fresno-2/ In the first semi-final of the Western Athletic Conference tournament Friday at Mackay Stadium, first-seeded Utah State defeated fourth-seeded Boise State 1-0. The Aggies entered the game as the WAC's top team after posting an unblemished 7-0 conference record in the regular season. The game started off one-sided, with Utah State dominating ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/08/utah-state-remains-perfect-advances-to-wac-championship/ http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/07/nevada-at-fresno-state-live-blog/ [caption id="attachment_5991" align="alignleft" width="209" caption="Nevada's Samantha Miller celebrates with teammate Cristen Drummond after scoring in the first half of Thursday's game against Hawaii in the first round of the Western Athletic Conference tournament. The Wolf Pack won 2-1, advancing to Friday's semi-final against Fresno State."][/caption] In the second game of the ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/06/nevada-upsets-hawaii-in-first-round-of-wac-tournament/ [caption id="attachment_5987" align="alignleft" width="210" caption="San Jose State's Emmy Belding goes up for a header Thursday against Boise State in the first round of the Western Athletic Conference tournament at Mackay Stadium. Boise State won 2-1, advancing to Friday's semi-final against Utah State."][/caption] In the first game of the Western Athletic Conference ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/06/boise-state-advances-to-semi-final-of-wac-tournament/ Uto Lomano gave an “uncomfortable” testimony Thursday, in which he affirmed that he watched a man he calls his uncle shoot two men several times. Lomano, 17, answered mostly in “yeah”s or “no”s in his testimony against Samisoni Taukitoku, the man accused of shooting three people to death at a Halloween ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/06/prosecution-set-to-finish-tomorrow-in-halloween-%e2%80%9907-murder-trial/

http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/05/photo-gallery-watch-party-reactions/ University of Nevada, Reno student Luis Sedano-Felix was shot and killed Halloween morning on Smithridge Drive, according to the Reno Police Department. [caption id="attachment_5978" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Luis Sedano-Felix"][/caption] Sedano-Felix, 19, and his cousin Jesus Garibay, 20, were crossing out graffiti near a party where several gang members were in attendance, Sgt. Kim ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/05/unr-student-shot-and-killed-friday/

Democratic Sen. Barack Obama accepted the presidency of the United States of America Tuesday night, bringing tears of joy to some University of Nevada, Reno students and disappointment to others. “I’m happy, relieved and exulted,” said Marysa Falk, a 20-year-old journalism major and 16-month Obama worker. “I’m ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/president-elect-obama-%e2%80%98i-have-never-been-more-hopeful-than-i-am-tonight%e2%80%99/ http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/election-results/

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http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/photo-gallery-panel-of-former-terrorists/ http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/learning-the-sport-of-rugby/ Notable leading men make this season's movie releases chillingly unforgettable. November 14: “Quantum of Solace” Starring: Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko and Mathieu Amalric Description: Infamous spy James Bond embarks on another dangerous mission in order to keep an enemy from taking control of the nation’s water supply. After the death of his lover, the mission ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/winters-heavy-hitters/ I’ll be honest, when I first heard about Gang Gang Dance a few years back, I wrote them off as some hip NYC dance/ punk band a la CHK CHK CHK. I’d never actually heard them, but there was a rash of those bands at the time and their name ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/a-different-kind-of-%e2%80%98gang%e2%80%99-sta-rap/ Every election year brings current events and social issues to the forefront of our country’s collecting consciousness. Beneath the candidates’ views on economics, foreign policy, health care and other things are the candidates themselves and how they run their campaigns. Financial numbers have been staggering this year. Sens. Barack Obama and ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/teacher-attempts-a-run-for-congress/ Clint Eastwood has long been applauded for his ability to draw unprecedented performances from his female leads (Hilary Swank in “Million Dollar Baby” immediately comes to mind). Angelina Jolie’s (“Wanted”) Christine Collins, a mother searching for her vanished son, is a heartbreaking character and frequently helpless, but determined. Viewers accustomed ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/jolie-goes-for-gold-with-new-drama/ Outrageously vulgar and proud of it, “Zack and Miri Make a Porno” epitomizes the essence of director Kevin Smith, even with its clichéd conclusion. Zack (Seth Rogen, “Pineapple Express”) and Miri (Elizabeth Banks, “W.”) are two best friends that are unable to pay their utility bills.  When their paycheck comes, they ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/a-classic-love-story%e2%80%94with-dildos/ [caption id="attachment_5866" align="alignleft" width="400" caption="Wolf Pack midfielder Ellie Stott"][/caption] Nevada freshman Ellie Stott has one goal and one assist this year for the Wolf Pack. Those numbers may not seem impressive, but considering she had open-heart surgery two months ago, she deserves a second look. In the Wolf Pack’s first day of ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/stott%e2%80%99s-inspiration-leads-pack/ With a strong showing this past weekend, the two-time defending Western Athletic Conference champion Nevada swimming and diving team split its first home meet of the year, defeating UC Davis 157-105 and falling to Washington State University 136-126. Despite its loss to the Cougars, the Wolf Pack’s narrow defeat is a ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/pack-splits-weekend-meet/ [caption id="attachment_5858" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Nevada running back Luke Lippincott watches the Wolf Pack 48-45 loss to New Mexico State Oct. 11 from the sidelines. "][/caption] The bye week could not have come at a better time for the Wolf Pack. A myriad of Nevada players have been injured and more are spending ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/pack-licks-wounds-during-bye/ Mandated budget cuts dominate new provost’s time [caption id="attachment_5870" align="alignleft" width="333" caption="Although Marc Johnson became provost in June, his bookshelves remain empty and his desk cluttered. Since he’s taken the job, Johnson’s devoted his time to deciding the future of the university’s budget while Gov. Jim Gibbons orders cuts. Photo by ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/31-million-decisions/ [caption id="attachment_5843" align="alignleft" width="261" caption="Nevada goalkeeper Sarah Hunt started her first game Sunday since her last start on Oct. 2. "][/caption] The Nevada soccer team will play Hawaii Thursday in the first round of the Western Athletic Conference tournament at Mackay Stadium with the starting goalkeeper position yet to be determined. “We ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/frias-swaps-goalies-before-tourney/ The University of Nevada, Reno Police Department’s mission is to protect the students and faculty on campus, UNRPD Director Adam Garcia said. “We don’t have jurisdiction over people, we have jurisdiction over geographical areas,” UNRPD officer Marc Conley said. Some students raised concerns about how incidents close to campus are handled ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/unrpd-focuses-patrol-on-campus/ The past two years of presidential races have been building up toward Tuesday. Millions of dollars have been spent, thousands of volunteers across the country have knocked on doors and made phone calls, and candidates from both major political parties have repeatedly swept through the area. Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/obama-leads-polls-in-final-day/ [caption id="attachment_5835" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Nevada guard Armon Johnson gives candy to a child dressed as a pirate Friday at Lawlor Events Center. Photo by Rebecca Chase/Nevada Sagebrush."][/caption] Halloween, a day for tricks, treats and giving back to the community — at least for the Nevada men’s basketball team. The Wolf Pack held ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/nevada-basketball-team-gives-back-to-the-community-on-halloween/ A report of freshman retention rates for the University of Nevada, Reno was released this month, showing a 3.5 percent drop from last year. The drop goes directly against a major goal set by the university’s administration to raise retention and graduation rates. The retention rate is the percentage of students that ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/universitys-falling-retention-rates-draw-concern/ [caption id="attachment_5820" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Hawaii junior Ambree Ako, left, and senior Tehane Higa, right, along with the rest of the Hawaii soccer team will fly to Reno this weekend for the conference tournament. Hawaii plays Nevada in the first round Thursday. Photo by Michael Carino/Ka Leo."][/caption] HONOLULU — One plays offense ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/wahines-leading-duo/ Jury selection started Monday in the trial of the man accused of killing three people, including University of Nevada, Reno student Derek Jensen, at a Halloween party in Southwest Reno last year. Samisoni Taukitoku is charged with three counts of first-degree murder with a firearm and four counts of assault with ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/trial-for-%e2%80%9807-halloween-triple-murder-begins/ [caption id="attachment_5822" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="It takes Josh Kipling about 45 minutes to become the Joker. He makes his own scars, alters his clothing and paints his face all before going to work and school. Photo by Becca Ewart"] [/caption] He walks across campus with an iced coffee in one hand and ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/joker-imposter-looks-for-laughs-serious-reactions-at-university/ Former terrorist Kamel Saleem falls to his knees to emphasize a point during his speech on Thursday night in the Joe Crowley Student Union Ballroom. Walid Shoebat, another ex-terrorist, also spoke. Photo by Devin Sizemore.Two ex-terrorists spoke about their experiences and views to a packed house in the Joe Crowley ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/former-terrorists-speak-draw-criticism/ The indefinite suspension will continue for the three men’s Basketball players, despite charges against Brandon Fields being dismissed and London Giles paying a fine for petty larceny, men’s basketball coach Mark Fox said. “I will deal with the three of them in a very private way,” Fox said. “I made a ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/nevada%e2%80%99s-cited-basketball-players-to-remain-suspended/ [caption id="attachment_5813" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Nevada Sagebrush Sports Editor Emerson Marcus dives for a ball Saturday in Nevada's rugby match against San Jose State. Photo by Devin Sizemore/Nevada Sagebrush."][/caption] Instinctual fears of breaking my jaw, nose, shoulder or losing a tooth couldn’t scare me while I attempted to tackle a ball carrier ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/rugby-may-be-foreign-in-the-states-but-it-doesnt-have-to-be/ [caption id="attachment_5807" align="aligncenter" width="332" caption="University of Nevada, Reno student Kenneth Dyer-Redner is a member of the Paiute Tribe. He has a tattoo which reads “the people,” an English translation of “Numu,” which his tribes titles themselves. Photo by Devin Sizemore."][/caption] Tattooed on his right forearm, “the People,” is a constant reminder ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/american-indian-breaks-norms-at-unr/ I’m an English major. I know, “What are you going to do with an English degree?” I’ve always joked with people who ask this question and despite what you may think, I know what I want to be. I want to be a writer and I want to tell stories. So ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/stories-help-define-people-break-grips-of-stereotypes/ http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/nov-4-2008-gov-palin-at-the-live-stock-event-center/ [caption id="attachment_5774" align="alignleft" width="100" caption="Kenneth Hunter"][/caption] Kenneth Hunter starts his job as chair of the Microbiology and Immunology department in the School of Medicine this week. During his two-year term, Hunter will oversee educational programs in the department, search for new faculty, manage the budget and interact with chairs of other programs, ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/med-school-picks-department-chair/ [caption id="attachment_5793" align="alignleft" width="100" caption="Jeff Thompson"][/caption] When Jeff Thompson joined the University of Nevada, Reno’s physics faculty 17 years ago, he didn’t plan on being anything other than a professor. “I don’t have those kind of aspirations,” Thompson said. He started as a physics professor, and later became chair of the department. In ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/college-of-science-names-new-dean/ http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/nov-4-2008-weekly-wrap-up/ [caption id="attachment_5776" align="alignnone" width="500" caption=""Quick! There's someone getting drunk 10 blocks away. Let's get 'em!""][/caption] http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/editorial-cartoon-nov-4/ OK, I have a confession to make. It’s been building up for the past couple of months and it’s getting harder to hold it back. My name is Krystal Bick and I have a crush on Sen. Barack Obama. Scoff, if you must, roll your eyes and tell me to stand in ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/confessions-of-an-obama-fan/ It is easy to imagine Provost Marc Johnson as a man whom faculty, staff and program directors fear to meet. Johnson, our hatchet man for the budget cuts mandated by our mule-headed governor, is a potential grim reaper for just about every program on campus. His decisions will affect not just ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/provost-deserves-respect-for-steady-hand/ [caption id="attachment_5757" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Tristin Beckman"][/caption] Kamel Saleem and Walid Shoebat’s speech Thursday night was fanatic. It was fabricated. It was filth. Saleem and Shoebat, self-described former terrorists turned fundamentalist Christian zealots, slimed the Joe Crowley Student Union with a delusional rant. The duo relentlessly claimed the idea that Islam is inherently evil ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/ex-terrorists-fail-to-deliver-any-convincing-points/ [caption id="attachment_5763" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Members of WalNet pose for a picture inside The Little Waldorf Saloon on North Virginia Street. The club meets every Friday. Courtesy Photo"][/caption] Graduate students formed WalNet, a new social networking club on campus. Its goal is to create an informal atmosphere where students of the College ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/grad-students-start-informal-club/ View Larger Map http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/police-blotter-nov-4/ [caption id="attachment_5744" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="David Olivieri"][/caption] Sen. Barack Obama was my choice for president. Personally, I voted for Obama so that he can revive our economy and bring back sound world leadership like Clinton did in the 1990s. As Americans, we need this new invigoration in our politics.  We need charismatic politicians to ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/why-we-need-an-innovative-leader/ Educational specialist Diane Barone will speak from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday in Room 324 of the Joe Crowley Student Union. Barone is a professor of literary studies at the University of Nevada, Reno and teaches courses in early literacy and diversity. She is also a published author and recently served ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/professor-to-speak-on-campus-about-literacy-issues-diversity/ Gerald O’Driscoll, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and former vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and Citigroup, will speak from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in Room 101 of the Ansari Business Building. The Cato Institute is a non-partisan think tank based in Washington, D.C. O’Driscoll will ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/renowned-economist-to-lecture-on-future-of-american-economy/ [caption id="attachment_5736" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Memo Sanchez"][/caption] Since I know you’re probably sitting on the crapper reading The Nevada Sagebrush, let’s talk about poop. Crap, dung, dookie, ass nuggets, McCain’s education policy, turds, whatever you like to call it, if you’re a mammal, chances are you probably produce these concentrated logs of bile, ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/every-students-personal-guide-to-passing-the-perfect-bowel-movement/ There will be a Career and Internship Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday in the Joe Crowley Student Union Ballroom. More than 70 employers will set up at the fair looking for potential new employees in various occupations. A Networking Reception will follow the fair from 4 to 6 ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/career-and-internship-fair-targets-students-looking-for-jobs/ The InterVarsity Christian Fellowship will hold proxy stations regarding the theories of evolution and creation. They will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Wednesday on the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center Lawn. Club members will host various activities and forums to get students thinking and discuss where they ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/intervarsity-proxy-stations-to-discuss-evolution-and-creation/ The Pack to Iraq Thanksgiving charity will hold a donation drive until next Wednesday. Charity organizers will set up donation bins in White Pine Hall, Manzanita Hall, Juniper Hall, the Joe Crowley Student Union and the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center. Students can donate canned food, non-perishable snacks, books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/pack-to-iraq-donation-drive-takes-place-this-week-around-campus/ The Nevada Sagebrush won top honors in three categories and placed in two others at The Associated Collegiate Press convention this weekend. The Sagebrush’s 2007-2008 Pacemaker Award recognizes general excellence and outstanding achievement among non-daily college newspapers from across the country. Only about 10 newspapers win the annual award. The Sagebrush also ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/sagebrush-wins-pacemaker-best-of-show-other-awards/ Nevada has been so unlucky in 2008 that some might wonder who is better at catching breaks: the Wolf Pack or Charlie Brown? The recipe for Nevada’s mistake-prone season includes a few untimely fumbles, an inability to succeed in the clutch and an ugly second-half defense. But with all its blunders, Nevada ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/pack-looks-to-bounce-back-against-dogs/ The crowd radiated with an air of expectancy. Cradled in their stands, three microphones waited to convey the words of the performers. The theater in JCSU was nearly packed with students. Coming from the speakers was an ‘80s-inspired soundtrack, its upbeat rhythm greeting attendees as they entered. When the lights above ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/poetry-pandemonium-closes-concert-series/ Local hip-hop artist, JB the Go Getta, represents everything that a hip-hop artist should. He’s humble, has his own musical style and is dedicated to being original. He released his fist album “Street Vibrations Vol. 1” last week. “It’s my way of saying I’m rocking Reno and shaking it up a bit,” ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/rapper-reps-reno/ [caption id="attachment_5714" align="alignright" width="199" caption="Shawn Richards co-owner of Scoopers is scooping the fries that are done into a container."][/caption] Some people would cringe at the thought of leftovers having such high fat content that their pants will need velcro to close after eating. Such is the case with the food at Scoopers ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/04/scoopers-drive-in-serves-up-50s-style-fatty-burgers-and-dogs/ You went to a caucus, spent hours volunteering, participated in early voting and got into some heated debates with fellow classmates. But come Wednesday morning, your candidate still lost. Now what? Here are some ways to recognize and treat the five stages of grieving that you are most likely experiencing. [caption id="attachment_5711" ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/03/the-guide-so-your-candidate-lost/ http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/03/live-blog-palin-visits-reno-night-before-election-day/ http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/03/washoe-county-watches-election-results-pour-in/ The Nevada Sagebrush was honored as one of the best college newspapers in the country by the Associated Collegiate Press this weekend, winning top honors in three categories and placing in two others. The Sagebrush’s 2007-2008 Pacemaker Award recognizes general excellence and outstanding achievement among non-daily college newspapers from across ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/11/02/the-nevada-sagebrush-wins-national-award/ Nevada men’s basketball coach Mark Fox announced Thursday that his three cited basketball players will remain indefinitely suspended even with the recent rulings from the Sparks Municipal Court. “Until I feel they are ready to return to practice then they will,” Fox said. "When I feel they are then we will ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/31/coach-mark-fox-when-i-feel-they-are-ready-they-will-return/ Nevada basketball player Brandon Fields' petty larceny misdemeanor charge has been dismissed two weeks after he was cited at the Scheels sports store in Sparks. "Fields never left the store with anything that didn't belong to him," Sparks chief prosecutor Tim Randolph said. "Proof of his involvement with the others was ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/29/fields-misdemeanor-case-dismissed/ Sean O'Callaghan, a 21-year-old economics and political science major, Mike McLoughlin, a 21-year-old criminal justice major, and Jacob Tipp, a 21-year-old biology major when ti Buckland's Station a few miles away from Silver Springs, Nev. to find ghosts on Oct. 16. http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/the-nevada-student-paranormal-investigation-goes-to-bucklands-station/ http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/oct-28-2008-know-your-gourd/ http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/oct-28-2008-a-journey-with-a-disabled-student/ [caption id="attachment_5597" align="alignright" width="300" caption="From left, Sean O’Callaghan, Mike McLoughlin and Jacob Tipp check their computer after it acted strangely."][/caption] A frigid breeze flows through the 19th-century Pony Express station and is accompanied by an assortment of creaks and thumps. Then the lights go out. It’s midnight and the ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/ghost-hunting-unr-students-take-a-scientific-approach-to-real-haunted-houses/ [caption id="attachment_5588" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption=""But they were running the spread offense!""][/caption] http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/editorial-cartoon-102808/ Outside of the Joe Crowley Student Union, Brian Parcon is one of the volunteers repeating one question: “Have you voted yet?” The 18-year-old political science major knows historically, young voters don’t turn out to vote. He knows the pundits predict apathy from his age group. But he thinks they’re wrong. “This is a historical ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/youth-vote-could-tip-washoe-nevada/ [caption id="attachment_5581" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Photo by Devin Sizemore"] [/caption] As he drags his legs, crooked and bent inward at the knees, Jeremiah Frank slowly pounds his canes into the sidewalk for support. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, Frank struggles to walk to his University of Nevada, Reno classes. At “the ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/separate-not-equal/ [caption id="attachment_5485" align="alignright" width="286" caption="Pumpkins at the Ferrari Farm on Mill Street."][/caption] From pies to seeds to carved works of art, master these tips for the perfect holiday squash: Buy your pumpkin You can buy pumpkins from local grocery stores, but traditional pumpkin patches usually also offer hay and pony rides, petting zoos ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/the-guide-spice-up-your-pumpkin/ Nevada’s cornerbacks played in a grand total of zero Division-I college football games coming into the 2008 season. With nine freshmen, four junior college transfers and two career special teamers, the Wolf Pack corners are part of a secondary that is last in the nation (119th) in pass yards allowed per ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/missing-d-lost-among-youth-and-new-scheme/ Collegiate recruiting is an inconsistent art that often relies more on luck than pragmatism. “It’s kind of like looking into a crystal ball,” Nevada associate head coach Ken Wilson said. The Wolf Pack’s 38-31 loss Saturday to Hawaii marked the second time this season the Wolf Pack has scored more than 30 ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/recruiting-negligence-leads-to-lack-of-cornerbacks/ [caption id="attachment_5523" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="The Students for Liberty, formerly the College Libertarians, gather for their weekly meeting. The club is composed of students who do not want to vote in this election."][/caption] Barry Belmont, John Russell and Alyssa Cowan, members of the University of Nevada, Reno Students for Liberty, began setting ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/student-club-vote-for-the-right-reasons/ [caption id="attachment_5534" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="“Harold and Kumar” star Kal Penn talks with Joe Crowley Student Union employees about early voting on Oct. 18. Penn is one of the many celebrities that has been endorsing this year’s candidates."][/caption] For about 30 years, celebrity opinion has taken off, especially when voiced in the ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/celebrities-bring-excitement-but-dont-influence-voters/ Nevada’s defense took a big hit this weekend when the team lost linebackers Joshua Mauga and Mike Bethea to injury. Nevada defensive coordinator Nigel Burton did not say how long Mauga and Bethea would be out of the Wolf Pack’s lineup. “There are going to have to be some guys to pick ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/mauga-injury-leaves-pack-without-captain/ Freshman Nevada basketball player Ahyaro Phillips pleaded not guilty Monday for charges of petty larceny, after he was cited Oct. 15 at the Scheels sports store at the Sparks Marina. A court date was not determined. Junior forward Brandon Fields and freshman forward London Giles were also cited. Fields pleaded not guilty ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/fields-phillips-pleaded-not-guilty-to-misdemeanor/ Whether she is charging the net, making a key pass or diving for a dig, Nicole Link is always showcasing her versatility. Her position at libero demands that she not only wear an off-color jersey, but that she also does a little bit of everything on the court. “I call it being ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/nevada%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98link%e2%80%99-to-success/ http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/oct-28-2008-weekly-wrap-up/ France and Hungary may have fought on opposite sides in World War I, but at Nevada players from the two countries have created a bond that is leading the Wolf Pack tennis team. “If we help each other and improve as a team, not individuals, we can accomplish all our goals,” ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/tennis-duo-impresses-at-ita-tourney/ Nevada has outshot its last two opponents 30-11, but it only has one victory to show for it. “All year we have been creating opportunities, it’s just a matter of finishing those opportunities,” Nevada coach Jaime Frias said. Coming into the first contest with Idaho on Friday, Nevada was tied for third ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/wolf-pack-looks-to-finish-strong-in-%e2%80%9808/ The Wolf Pack’s overflowing talent couldn’t get the job done again in Hawaii. Nevada lost another heartbreaker that left Wolf Pack fans asking, “What’s wrong?” While the statistics point to a Wolf Pack win, the final score says, “Not so fast.” Early fumbles, an inconsistent defense and vulnerability displayed outside by Nevada’s ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/nevada-struggles-to-stop-unraveling/ With a win against Idaho Friday, the Wolf Pack is on the brink of qualifying for the Western Athletic Conference Tournament even though it started the season winless in its first 11 games. It’s been a wild ride for the Wolf Pack this year, but it’s almost certainly going to end ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/soccer-team-looks-to-extend-season-collegiate-careers-seniors/ There are so many groups on campus telling people to vote, it’s easy to forget this is the first election in which many students are eligible to vote. “It was a lot easier than I thought,” said first-time voter Alexa Jackson, an 18-year-old psychology major. “It only took about five minutes.” Even ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/the-washoe-county-guide-to-voting/ During both of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama’s recent University of Nevada, Reno campaign stops, thousands packed the venues, drawing national media attention. For UNR, the recognition means a lot. It strengthens programming, increases student recruitment and could lead to better rankings in national reports, UNR spokeswoman Jane Tors said. “I ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/obamas-visits-to-unr-attract-national-notoriety/ Nevada’s voters may be focused on which presidential ticket they will vote for come Election Day, but political experts said voters need to remember the importance of state and local races this year. “You see voters come in every four years, and they vote for president and Congress, but they won’t ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/nevadans-should-turn-out-for-state-local-elections/ The Wolf Pack controls its own destiny to qualify for the Western Athletic Conference tournament going into the final weekend of the season. If it beats or ties Fresno State Sunday, it’s in. But if Nevada loses, there is still a myriad of opportunities to sneak in. The Wolf Pack (2-12-3, 2-3-1 ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/wolf-pack-nearing-wac-tourney-berth/ “If it’s Halloween, it must be Saw!” That is what the TV ads keep telling me. Frankly, I stopped watching the Saw series after *Spoiler* the death of Mr. Jigsaw *Spoiler* in installment No. 3. The truth is, I have stopped watching most new horror movies in general. ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/b-rate-cheesy-horror-flicks-for-halloween-night/ The most terrifying part of “The Strangers” is not the people in creepy doll masks or the torture sequences: it is the fact that this one-and-a-half hour film is one hour too long. [caption id="attachment_5583" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Liv Tyler, bottom left, and Scott Speedman, bottom right, face the three masked stalkers/captors ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/strangers-strangle-horror-genre/ Jason did it. Freddy did it. Even Chuckie did it. Hell, everyone’s done it. Every major horror films’ antagonists for the past 20 years are guilty of the same crime (excluding cheesy pre-kill one-liners, of course). They each dragged their sequels and franchises out way past ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/five-times-worst-than-the-first/ Ever wondered what the weather’s like in Philadelphia? I’ve never wondered and never cared, but apparently, it’s always sunny.  Or so says FX’s hit comedy, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” [caption id="attachment_5500" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA: Cast L-R: Charlie Day, Kaitlin Olson, Danny DeVito, Glenn Howerton and Rob ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/original-fx-comedy-breaks-all-the-rules/ In a fading pastel pink strip mall, reminiscent of a 1970s fashion faux pas, sits Mi Ranchito. [caption id="attachment_5446" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="This affordable, authentic Mexican restaurant features burritos for only $4.50, among other delectable deals."][/caption] The restaurant has cold, florescent lighting and an eclectic choice of décor. The walls are an uncanny ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/mi-ranchito-es-muy-delicioso/ Tucked into the dark recesses of the Silver Club Hotel and Casino in Sparks, magician and illusionist Eli Kerr presents Fright Fest, a series of haunted attractions for the Halloween season. Fright Fest, which features both a haunted house and maze as well as assorted other attractions, is open between 7 ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/frivolous-yet-fanciful/ Mainstream hip-hop music took a detour from its roots into the money-making arena of Hollywood demands. Hip-hop used to be about the message in the music. It wasn’t about making money. It was about spreading truth. Local hip-hop artist, Lee Morehead, also known as L Dubble, is on a lyrical mission to ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/28/twice-as-real/ View Larger Map http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/27/police-blotter-oct-28/ The only thing to indicate David Lubling-Kolbow’s age is his birth certificate. Few would guess that the University of Nevada, Reno student, at a looming 6-feet 2-inches and with a spot in Chemistry 341, is only 14 years old. The honors student is currently taking 19 credits at UNR, including Calculus ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/27/fourteen-year-old-excels-in-tough-university-courses/ CampusBuddy, a new application on Facebook, aims to help students choose what university classes would be most beneficial for them to take. The application provides students with the percentage of each letter grade given at universities, broken down by class and professor. Students can also post reviews of a particular class ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/27/facebook-app-grades-professors-classes/ Students hear the word “terrorist” almost daily, but few get the opportunity to hear the terrorists’ views. Thursday, students will have the chance to listen to two terrorists-turned-peace-activists give their lecture titled “Why We Want to Kill You.” Walid Shoebat and Kamel Saleem will share their experiences from when they were ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/27/ex-terrorists-to-explain-ex-mindset/ Presidential elections have a way of stealing the nation’s attention with the latest scandal, attack ad or gaffe. The dance between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain is as hypnotizing as it is important. After all, the outcome will dictate the next four years for the entire country. But local political ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/27/students-cannot-afford-to-dismiss-local-elections/ So it’s Saturday night, you’ve already napped or downed your over-sized caffeine serving and the roar of Reno is calling out to you (or your liver). You text a friend or four and you flick your iHome up a few more clicks to lose yourself while you get funky fresh, dressed ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/27/gay-curse-of-the-biggest-little-city-strikes-again/ To spare readers the pain and slight blinding of the eyes due to seeing “election” printed 20 more times in one article space, I’ve decided to change the pace a little bit here. While Nov. 4 is kinda important (refer to the other 99 percent of news on the issue for ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/27/halloween-palins-only-win-for-2008/ Here’s a question from one of our readers. If you have any follow-up questions or other sex questions, e-mail the address at the end of this column. Everything is strictly confidential. Dear Mike, My partner recently confided in me that he is into role playing and likes to be dominated. I have ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/27/how-to-dominate-your-partner-101/ Child Soldier. A pairing of words that should never exist. But it does. In Africa, we have seen it in Sierra Leone. We have seen it in Sudan. We have seen it in Uganda. We will see it in Kenya. Unless we choose to act now. While I was in Kenya this August, I ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/27/street-boys-face-dangers-of-country-unrest-forced-to-become-soldiers/ I will never forget the words that my father told me — “A war will break out.” On September 11, 2001, as the United States was being attacked by terrorists, I was in Japan watching the second plane crash into the south tower of the World Trade Center on television. What I ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/27/kindness-overcomes-hatred-helps-heal/ In seven days, we will know who the 44th President of the United States will be (that is, ahem, unless there’s vote tampering in certain states like I believe there was in 2000 and 2004). If you think paying attention to this race for the past three or four months has ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/27/election-turns-for-the-worse-disillusions-voters/ The second-annual Band Bash, a fundraiser sponsored by the Student Ambassadors and Student Orientation Staff, took place at 6 p.m. Saturday in the fourth-floor ballrooms of the Joe Crowley Student Union. The event attracted several local bands, including Days No Different, All Day Drive, Wayward and a Las Vegas-based group, A ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/27/band-bash-raises-money-for-student-club/ About 130 students flocked to the to annual Mr. Res Hall pageant 7 p.m. Friday in the Joe Crowley Student Union Theater. The event, sponsored by the Residence Hall Association, pitted male representatives from various dormitories against each other in a variety of contests. Audience members voted on their favorite contestants. Nye ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/27/annual-reshall-pageant-draws-students/ Nevada battled Hawaii until the end, but lost a heart breaker to the Warriors, 38-31. With the game tied at 31 in the final minute of the fourth quarter, Hawaii quarterback Greg Alexander threw a fade to wide receiver Malcolm Lane in the right corner of the end zone. Lane made ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/26/nevada-falls-short-at-hawaii/ http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/25/oct-25-2008-highlights-of-sen-barack-obamas-returns-to-unr/

http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/25/photo-gallery-sen-barack-obama-at-peccole-park/ [caption id="attachment_5391" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Sen. Barack Obama waves to the crowd after speaking at Peccole Park Saturday morning. Photo by Amy Beck"] [/caption] In his second visit to the University of Nevada, Reno within a month, Sen. Barack Obama mocked his opponent Sen. John McCain and discussed plans to revive ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/25/presidential-canidate-barack-obamas-speech-at-peccole-park/ Jurors handed Mohamed Kamaludeen a life sentence without the possibility of parole Thursday after hearing testimony from Judy Calder’s family and a Canadian inspector investigating a 1993 stabbing that Kamaludeen was allegedly involved in. Kamaludeen was convicted Wednesday of murdering professor Judy Calder on Aug. 18, 2007 and soliciting for her ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/24/kamaludeen-to-serve-life-without-parole/ Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama is set to return to the University of Nevada, Reno, officials confirmed today. UNR officials plan for him to speak Saturday at Peccole Park with doors opening at 7:30 a.m. This will be Obama's third appearance on campus since the start of the primary season. He ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/23/sen-obama-set-to-return-to-campus/ Jurors handed Mohamed Kamaludeen a life sentence without the possibility of parole on Thursday after hearing testimony from Judy Calder’s family and a Canadian inspector investigating a 1993 stabbing that Kamaludeen was allegedly involved in. [caption id="attachment_5508" align="alignleft" width="80" caption="Mohamed Kamaludeen"][/caption] Kamaludeen was convicted Wednesday of murdering University of Nevada, Reno professor ... http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2008/10/23/murderer-of-unr-professor-sentenced-to-life-without-parole/ Mohamed Kamaludeen was found guilty today of murdering professor Judy Calder and of solicitation to commit murder. Kamaludeen will be sentenced Thursday, with several members of the Calder family expected to testify. The jury deliberated for less than five hours before returning the verdict on the Aug. 18, 2007 stabbing death of