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Every year approximately 40,000 girls and young women journey to King Mswati’s residence in Swaziland, Africa, to take part in a traditional festival famously known as Umhlanga, the country’s annual reed dance.

The eight-day-long event has been protested by human rights groups and has been called “outdated and sexist,” according to a BBC article. The young women are to parade in minimal clothing in front of Mswati’s home for a ceremony in which he will select a new wife. A majority of the girls travel from different areas of the country in trucks.

On Friday, Aug. 28, BBC News reported that one of the trucks full of girls crashed, leaving 38 dead and at least 20 severely injured.

One of the trucks transporting the girls collided with another vehicle on the highway and flung several of the passengers out of the truck.

On Wednesday, Aug. 26, in Mo-neta, Virginia, two journalists by the names of Alison Parker and Adam Ward were killed by a gunman dur-ing a broadcast interview.

While both victims suffered gun-shots to the head, Parker received shots to the chest and Ward to the torso, according to BBC News.

Both journalists worked for the local CBS affiliate WDBJ in Roanoke, Virginia, and were interviewing Vicki Gardner, chamber of com-merce executive, during the time of the attack. The gunman missed Gardner twice, but she then took a shot to the back. Gardner survived the initial attack and later made it to an ambulance.

NBC News stated that the gun-man and former WDBJ employee Vester Flanagan fired on the vic-tims 17 times and later died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. He claimed that he had been mis-treated during his employment and filed an EEOC complaint against Parker, though that complaint was eventually dismissed.

Gardner’s husband, Tim, claims that his wife is in “good condition” at a hospital. However, a surgeon informed him that Gardner’s wounds were centimeters away from being fatal.

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NEWS in REVIEW

PHOTOS BY MARCUS LAVERGNE/NEVADA SAGEBRUSH(Top) Mary McGlynn, a past resident of the Community Assistant Center’s female shelter, poses for a portrait on Friday, Aug. 28. McGlynn, wheelchair bound due to a severe back injury, frequents the CAC campus to check her mail and get hygiene kits. (Bottom) The Good Sheperd’s Clothing Closet, a nonprofit, displays an array of clothing on Friday, Aug. 28. The organization works with northern Nevada’s Volunteers of America to provide clothes for those who cannot a!ord them.

I n Reno, Nevada, where growth and development can be seen on a daily basis, people can also be seen sleeping, exposed to the elements,

near the Truckee River and in alleyways downtown. In fact, the Reno Area Alliance for the Homeless provided data that shows that 112 people were living on the street, along the river, and in parks in January of this year.

Homelessness is a worldwide, well-known ailment. Veterans, working and unemployed adults, children and the mentally ill can all find themselves without stable shelter at any time in their lives, but organizations in northern Nevada are putting forth great efforts to combat one of

Washoe County’s largest dilemmas. One such organization is the Volunteers

of America. The VOA is a national, non-profit organization with branches all over the country. Its northern California and northern Nevada division has collaborated with the City of Reno, the City of Sparks, Washoe County and various other non-profits and programs like Project ReStart and the Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet to provide a variety of services to homeless families and individuals, as well as help them obtain more permanent housing and stable employment. This collaboration formed the Community Assistance Center.

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Last week the University of Nevada, Reno, opened the doors of Peavine Hall to 608 students, according to Rod Aeschlimann, Executive Director of Residen-tial Life, Housing and Food Services. Five hundred and sixty-nine of those students are freshmen new to college life. Peavine has incorporated a theme of wellness into its residence hall. Aeschlimann pre-sented a vast amount of information, which includes details on a seven-dimension wellness plan, or wheel, which pinpoints areas like spirituality, physicality and intelligence. The model has been adopted by other

Wellness thrives in

new Peavine Hall The hitchhiker’s guide to the Associated Students

By Jacob Solis

The Associated Students of the University of Nevada has grown from humble beginnings into a many-tentacled octopus with arms grasping every aspect of student life, often for better, though occa-sionally for worse. From programming to clubs and organizations to the student government, ASUN is the ultimate avenue for students to get involved not only with their major, but with the greater university.

The head of the beast, as established by the Con-stitution of the Associated Students, is the student government, itself controlled by the senate and ex-

ecutive board. The two work in tandem to set policy for ASUN and generally direct the organization as a whole.

The senate is comprised of 22 members, each of whom represents their respective college. Some colleges have more senators than others, based on how many students are in each college but every undergraduate student is represented by at least one senator. Generally, elected students make admirable senators, but the senate is not without its controversy.

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INTERNATIONAL

The western United States con-tinues to stand on edge as record numbers of wildfires persist across the region.

Thus far, the persistent Gasquet Complex Bear Fire in Klamath Na-tional Forest, along the California-Oregon border, has required $86 million worth of control from the Central Coast Incident Manage-ment Team.

While California and Washington have taken the brunt of the blazes, Nevada has found itself smothered by the resulting smoke. The smoke has proven especially dangerous for the elderly, small children and those with respiratory illnesses.

Alongside the string of fires in the north, Central California was struck by another set of flames on Friday, Aug. 14. KOLO News reported that as of Monday, Aug. 24, the Walker Fire, southwest of Lee Vining, has burned 3,676 acres. However, the fire is 98 percent contained.

As for the surrounding area, sev-eral local roads have been closed for fire operations and public safety, according to InciWeb, the Incident Information System. Along with those restrictions, the Walker Lake Fishing Camp has been evacuated and closed as well as the trail to Mono Pass and Aspen Grove Camp-ground.

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VOA combats homelessness in Washoe despite challenges

By Marcus Lavergne

By Maddison Cervantes

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During last year’s 82nd ses-sion, the senate saw record numbers of senators resign. While most left due to time con-straints, some, like former sena-tor for the College of Science Jeffrey Dominguez, left because they “no longer wished to fulfill their bureaucratic duties.”

Even the 83rd session, which has only been in session for four months, has not been without its own problems. The senate meeting on Aug. 26 was the first time since April that every single senator was present, ac-cording to Speaker of the Senate Nick Andrew.

“I have to have 15 senators to do business,” Andrew said. “One of the issues was that our senate is kind of young this year. We have an unprecedented number of sophomores who ran as freshman for senate, and a lot of them just went home for the summer.”

On the executive side of things, ASUN President Caden Fabbi has been busy crafting a number of new policy initia-tives, including a new strategic plan, an ASUN Center for Stu-dent Engagement remodel and banning plastic water bottles from ASUN events.

“I am the direct representa-tive of all undergraduate students on our campus to university administrators to

legislators and, honestly, to an extent federal issues and things like that,” Fabbi said of his position. “In a nutshell, ASUN serves the purpose of getting students engaged on campus.”

While Fabbi is certainly not lacking ideas, a key problem that has plagued previous administrations has been the phenomenon of burnout. For example, the tag-team duo of Jake Perreira and Alex Bybee started last year strong, the latter spearheading the Pack Internship Grant Program, which joined local businesses with the university to provide paid internships to students.

However, by the end of the year, Perreira and Bybee rarely appeared in senate meetings

and did little actual policy mak-ing outside of signing senate bills. While Fabbi has promised “I don’t burn out,” only time will tell if Fabbi is truly immune to the great equalizer.

This is to say nothing of the other departments within the ASUN’s executive branch, including programming, which just recently put on the Wel-come Week concert featuring Waka Flocka Flame, clubs and orgs, which provides resources to more than 200 clubs and leg-islative affairs, which educates the student body on various political matters.

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universities across the country as well as organizations like the International Council of Active Aging.

Peavine’s Wellness Com-munity presents a challenge to each individual residing in the hall. Each resident will be introduced to their personal wellness plan. In presenting the plan as a challenge, Peavine’s staff has given its residents the chance to prioritize health and wellness topics that occur in everyday life.

The residence hall has dedicated two to three weeks to exploring and implement-ing each aspect of the Peavine wellness doctrine during the school year. Peavine’s Leadership Council officers will be organizing each well-ness week along with three resident assistants. According to Marykatherine Woodson, Peavine’s residential director, each week will include three active programs and three pas-sive programs that incorporate that week’s wellness wheel dimension.

“Wellness is a trending topic across colleges,” Woodson said.

“I’m happy about the model we’ve implemented. We’re go-ing to be able to help students become global citizens with wholistic wellness.”

Jennifer Leja, a resident hall staff member says that she also feels that the initiative is good for students, especially those who are just leaving home because they have people con-tinuously looking out for their well-being.

“[Students] never really had to worry about their health at home,” Leja said. “This is a way for someone to be there to help them out.”

As the university continues to

grow in size, plans to specialize each residence hall in certain areas will come to fruition. Ae-schlimann commented on the plans to build a new residential area on campus.

“We are in the planning stag-es for a new residence hall that could open up as early as fall 2017,” Aeschlimann said. “[It’s] anticipated to accommodate approximately 434 students with a science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM focus.”

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To put things into greater perspective, more data collected by the RAAH showed that as of Jan. 29 there were 112 adults living on the streets, 784 in transistional housing, 454 in emergency shelters and, perhaps most shockingly, 3,384 children in transistional, or inconsistent housing situations.

The Washoe County Commission pro-duced its own data as well, data regarding services performed by the CAC; services include providing food and clothing, hous-ing in gender-specific shelters, various veteran and mental health services and providing case workers to assist in indi-vidual situations and help clients obtain inexpensive housing.

It is estimated that between July 2014 and June 30, 2015, there were over 2,300 individuals that had received some kind of assistance. This statistic included around 147 families with 187 members of that group being between the ages of zero and 17. These numbers are even more impact-ful when VOA Community Relations and Development Officer Sandy Isham speaks about the number of people aided by the CAC on a daily basis.

“We serve 700 people a day at the CAC,” Isham said. “Volunteers of America has been doing this work for decades. We help 2 million people across the country.”

One of Isham’s main goals is changing the public’s perspective on the home-less community, while also encouraging people to help through volunteer work and fundraising. She believes that if people bet-ter understand the multitude of individual situations that can lead to poverty and homelessness, they would be even more willing to help out.

“From what I have learned, personally, you have people here for a host of reasons,” Isham said. “It’s easy, and it’s comfortable to just judge people and say ‘you make poor choices, what’s wrong with you, go get a job.’ Most people think that all homeless-ness is a job issue, but what most people don’t understand is that most homeless people are children. All of this is so com-plicated because the needs are so diverse.”

Since there are a vast amount of differ-ent situations, the CAC relies heavily on its case workers to help individuals find permanent, affordable housing and jobs. At times those workers deeply involve themselves with their clients.

“There’s a huge difference between the people that are here and the people that aren’t here,” Isham said. “The people who aren’t here have some sort of support

system in their life, and if you grow up with that serious lack of support and resources in your life it causes a real detriment. The staff often become like a family to the people that they don’t have or never had.”

Isham also notes that along with help-ing out individuals and families, the CAC provides services that save the community money. She says that for every dollar spent on their campus, they save $18 by avoiding services from the police, fire department, jail time and foster care.

“Foster care is very expensive,” Isham said. “We’re trying to strengthen families, so that [kids] don’t go into foster care. We quadruple the success rate of families that have an open child protective service case. Not only have we saved the community money in the long run, we’ve potentially saved a family.”

Isham and the rest of the staff rely on a close relationship between each other and other organizations on campus to suc-cessfully aid the large number of people in need. Jamie Peek works in the CAC re-source center, and has become an integral part of the organization’s development and success in aiding those who need it the most. Although she is new to the job, she has plans to implement more services for the homeless who come for help.

“We’re kind of connecting you with people and how to make relationships,” Peek said. “These aren’t just our clients, they’re everyone’s clients.”

People can help out the Resource Center immensely through volunteer work, fund-raising and especially by donating.

“The hygiene and the bus passes are our biggest need,” Jamie said. “It’s like ‘how are [the homeless] gonna get to a job interview that’s 10 miles away?’”

Interestingly enough, these items are sometimes more important than monetary donations, especially in the Veteran’s pro-gram on site. Angela Sommers is a veteran case worker at the CAC campus.

“Probably before I came and worked here, my biggest visual was the freeway sign that read: ‘homeless veteran,’” Som-mers said. “It’s easy to drive by Record Street and look and [label] them as ‘those people’, but every person has their story.”

The VOA works in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs to reach out to veterans in need of services. Som-mers commented on how much the simple resources really mean to the veterans divi-sion of the CAC. Items like socks, belts and hygiene products are greater necessities than money when it comes to taking care of the 20-plus veterans that visit daily.

“We think about charity donations, and how people put together little bags with little soaps and razors which is much

appreciated,” Sommers said. “There’s a budget for hygiene products, but most of it’s donations, so don’t think that going and buying $10 worth of razors doesn’t help us tremendously.”

The CAC and its affiliated programs could not operate properly without a secure relationship between the City of Reno, the City of Sparks and Washoe County. Elaine Wiseman is a management analyst for the City of Reno who oversees the contract for the shelters and grants that the city receives for homeless services. She says that maintaining a stable relationship with the CAC is integral to making services function smoothly.

“They’re our contractor to operate pretty much the only homeless shelter in the Reno-Sparks area,” Wiseman said. “We have to continuously work together to keep each other happy.”

The three jurisdictions in northern Ne-vada head the funding operations involved with providing services and shelter, but even Wiseman says that even more fund-ing is needed to keep up with the needs of the homeless.

“We can always use additional funding,” Wiseman said. “Of course, there are differ-ent kinds of needs. We need a permanent support of housing, funding for more case managers to provide support for individu-als once people get into housing and also case managers here at the shelter. There are just so many needs.”

Throughout the CAC, there is a strong focus on enrichment and re-education. One vital program is the Re-Engagement Center which takes in students that have dropped out of school. Marlon Lopez, a re-engagement specialist, connects students with schools and job networks. His work usually involves students between the ages of 16 and 19, who he believes have a lack of support at home and within the school district.

“We look at the long-term solutions,” Lopez said. “We work with all students who have left the school district for a variety of reasons. We try to find a way to find a link and engage them in the community.”

To both Lopez and Isham, who are pas-sionate about helping enrich the lives of the less fortunate, it is important to make people realize that nobody deserves to live a destitute life.

“Our mandate is to help people obtain housing, but our mission is to help them become the person they are meant to be,” Isham said. “I don’t think [poverty] should be anyone’s destiny.”

Marcus Lavergne can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter @mlavergne21.

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Center for Student Engagement Remodel Clears Crucial First Hurdle

In a unanimous vote, the senate fast-tracked Senate Bill 83 which would allow Associ-ated Students of the University of Nevada president Caden Fabbi $22,800 to pay for the design of a remodel of the ASUN Center for Student Engagement.

Currently, the Center for Student Engagement houses most ASUN operations, includ-ing offices for ASUN elected officials, student publications and the ASUN food pantry. Fabbi has expressed, however, that he wants the Center for Student Engagement to be a space where all students can come and work together.

To accomplish this, the remod-el would rearrange office space inside the Center for Student Engagement.

“We need a collaborative work-space for students,” Fabbi said. “The Joe Crowley Student Union is likely going to be expanded in the next few years. Knowing that and supporting that, I think that we need to be able to accommo-date within our offices in order to be able to serve that larger student population.”

Though Fabbi asserted that there is no actual estimate for what the remodel would cost, he gave a rough figure of $150,000 to be taken from the ASUN capital fund.

The Center for Student En-gagement last underwent a re-model in 2012 when the so-called “Freshman Hub” was added. The hub, which includes whiteboard walls, computers and lounge space, is frequently empty and only ever utilized during finals, according to Fabbi.

The remodel is expected to take place over winter break and should be complete by the start of the spring semester.

ASUN O!cially Throws Support Behind WPR FM Station

The senate unanimously sup-ported Wolf Pack Radio’s latest attempt to acquire an FM radio station with Senate Resolution 83.

However, while the eventual vote on S.R. 83 came out in WPR’s favor, both assistant director for student engagement James Beattie and director for student engagement Sandra Rodriguez expressed concern over some of the resolution’s original wording.

“I don’t know if this would necessarily work within our sys-tem,” Beattie said. “I think it may become a roadblock to acquiring the FM station if pushed to the president in this light.”

Previous attempts to acquire an FM license for WPR have failed largely because of an FCC policy that has prevented the University of Nevada, Reno from having two FM licenses (the first of which already belongs to KUNR, the local NPR station). As things stand now, WPR would rely on the Reno Bike Project to be the official owner of the FM license.

However, both WPR director Tom Snider and the original draft of S.R. 83 noted that for the license to be transferred to WPR, WPR would need to be an independent entity separate from ASUN. That fine print may complicate things down the line, as Beattie noted, but for the time being, WPR has the blessing of ASUN to pursue an FM station.

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WELCOMEASUN rings in the new academic year with a flurry of events week

By Jacob Solis

This year’s Welcome Week, much like those before it, was one of many fests. From Centerfest to Friday Fest to DogFest, students were treated to a nonstop barrage of school spirit — a barrage that has officially ushered in the 2015-2016 academic year.

At the party that was the Crowley Carnival, stu-dents and community members alike were treated to a myriad of inflatable factories of fun. Between the bounce houses and the blow-up sumo wres-tling suits, visitors, mainly freshmen, were treated to a good final “hurrah” before the semester begun in earnest.

Friday Fest, the University of Nevada, Reno’s semiannual club fair, saw more than 200 clubs — the most ever — sell themselves to a hungry freshman populace. Everyone from the College Republicans to the Social Dance Club was present for the three-hour-long sign-up jamboree. Even UNR’s very own Luna and Wolfie Jr. stopped by for a few photo ops.

The DogFest Walk ‘n Roll was organized by the Center for Student Engagement in an effort to raise $30,000 for Canine Companions for Independence. The organization, which provides service dogs, is the largest of its kind. DogFest included activities for people and dogs of all ages throughout the day.

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By ALEXA SOLIS

DATE: Wednesday

TIME: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

LOCATION: Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center

INFO: The University of Nevada, Reno’s Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center will be hosting an open house Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The planetarium, which projected the first full-dome films of time-lapsed clouds and other weather phenomena, will be o!ering free food, ra"e prizes and free shows in the Star Theater.

PLANETARIUM OPEN HOUSE

THINGS TO WATCH OUT FOR THIS WEEK

DATE: Wednesday – Monday

TIME: Wednesday – Sunday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Monday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

LOCATION: Sparks Victorian Square

INFO: Each year, rib-cookers from around the country flock to Sparks for the famous Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-O!. Attendees of this year’s event can listen to live entertainment, shop locally-crafted goods and partake in the vast assortment of di!erent ribs while at the festival. Admission is free, but be sure to bring lots of cash to sample some of the best barbeque from around the country.

BEST IN THE WEST NUGGET RIB COOK-OFF

DATE: Tuesday – Friday, every week through Nov. 20

TIME: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. or by appointment

LOCATION: Black Rock Press, Room 188, Jot Travis Building

INFO: Artist Philip Zimmermann has a very specific interest in books as a medium of art, but not in the literary way that most would think. Zimmermann specializes in using design and photography to create visual narratives that take place within the span of the book he’s created. The exhibition will feature both Zimmermann’s work and his collaborations with other artists. The exhibition runs through Nov. 20 with an artist’s lecture on Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. in the Wells Fargo Auditorium.

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By Alexa Solis

A group of young, disenfranchised men, continuously beaten into submission by white police officers in Compton hit it big and change the world of music. This is the real-life story of the hip-hop group N.W.A, and it’s also the plotline of the group’s recent biopic “Straight Outta Compton.”

The film is touching, insightful and shines a light on the everyday challenges of young black men in one of the America’s most violent neighborhoods. To put it lightly, “Straight Outta Compton” is impor-tant, especially in the wake of events like those in Ferguson, Missouri, or any of the countless officer shootings that appear on the news at a frightening rate.

However, there is one aspect of life for these men that the movie doesn’t touch, and that is violence against women. This is especially true for one member of N.W.A in particular, Andre Romelle Young aka Dr. Dre. The producer and rapper is not often known for his questionable past, which is surprising considering that it is marred by several very public incidences of violence against women.

One such instance was the assault of re-porter Dee Barnes at a party in 1991. At the time of the incident the members of the group brushed off the attack, with group founder Eazy-E responding, “Yeah, bitch had it coming,” in a 1991 Rolling Stone ar-ticle. Barnes chronicled her experience in a piece for Gawker after the release of the film in which she noted the truth of what

happened to her and other women is, “too ugly for a general audience.”

Barnes is probably right in that assump-tion, but many would also argue that she is also right in calling attention to the complete absence of any mention to that kind of behavior in the movie. The film’s director, F. Gary Gray, noted that Dre’s history with violence against women just didn’t fit the film’s narrative. Maybe that’s true.

But maybe it’s not. Though the allegations are decades old,

they are indeed a part of N.W.A’s legacy. Ev-erything from the group’s nonchalant dis-missal of Dre’s actions to Dre’s somewhat apathetic responses to criticisms of his behavior indicates that violence against women was commonplace for the group.

It is expected that the subject of any biopic is examined with a microscope by viewers and the media alike. It is not then surprising that Dre’s history has come back to haunt him, with R&B singer and ex-girlfriend Michel’le speaking out about the film and its depiction of Dre (which by the way, is of a level-headed musical virtuoso).

The question, of course, is not whether or not what Dre did was wrong (because it was). The question is whether the film is merely scripting for the narrative or glorifying the lives of its subjects.

While Gray argues that Dre’s history with women didn’t fit the narrative of the movie as a whole, the omission of the information comes at a very convenient

time for Dre — the recent release of his latest album “Compton” which dropped on Aug. 7, a mere week before the film was released.

Could this be a coincidence? Maybe. But if there is one thing that Dre has proven himself to be, it’s a shrewd business person, as well as a highly successful pro-ducer. If he were being an opportunist, it is entirely probable that he would capitalize on the release of a biopic chronicling his rise to fame.

Regardless of the reasoning behind it, the portrayal of a glorified version of his-tory is unacceptable. Unfortunately, it is the standard in biopics, but the removal of such crucial details of the group’s existence is only perpetuating a greater problem: the treatment of black women in places like Compton.

Imagine what it must be like to grow up in the world of “Straight Outta Compton.” This world is still very much a reality for many cities and communities in the Unit-ed States. Now, imagine what it must be like to be a woman in those communities. Not only are they oppressed by the law, as Barnes noted in her article for Gawker, but also by the men around them.

Critics may scoff and argue “what does it matter? That’s not the point of the story.” The point must be made that it absolutely does matter. As a viewer, the point of the movie is bring to light the environment that not only produces many of the shin-ing new stars of the hip-hop world, but also the environment that kills, degrades

and breaks so many others. Removing the grittier, more controversial aspects of that life doesn’t serve the narrative. Instead it serves the subjects, and does a disservice to half of that community as well as the noble intentions of the film.

“Straight Outta Compton” courts con-troversy from the get-go, much like N.W.A., and it is a shame to see such an important work of cinema lose credibility in one of the greatest legitimate controversies that ever faced the group. Sometimes, the point needs to be made that real life doesn’t always fit the narrative. When society realizes that, and is ready to accept that, maybe true progress can finally be made.

Alexa Solis can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter @thealexasolis.

Accuracy vs. narrative: history’s battle for justice

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PHOTOS BY BREANNA DENNEY/NEVADA SAGEBRUSH1. Rapper Waka Flocka Flame performs for a crowd of University of Nevada, Reno students on Saturday, Aug. 29 at the Reno Events Center. 2. A crowd of stu-dents cheer and sing along during the Welcome Week Concert. 3. (From left to right) Associated Students of the University of Nevada programming mem-bers Casey Hurdle, Mariel Tabeta and Tazia Statucki introduce headliner Waka Flocka Flame to the crowd. 4. Students in the crowd take photos and dance along to the rapper’s performance.

Rapper sets university crowd aflame during show

By Alexa Solis

Droves of students made their way to the Reno Events Center on Saturday night to see the one and only Waka Flocka Flame. The rapper most recently made headlines for announcing his run for presidency on 4/20, only to be foiled by his age (Flocka is 29, the required age to run for president is 35). With the larger-than-life persona and antics that have made him popular among young people, it comes as no surprise that his performance at the Asso-ciated Students of the University of Nevada’s Welcome Week con-cert drew the largest crowd in the university’s history.

In fact, the concert was rated the fourth most anticipated Wel-come Week event in the nation by pumpthebeat.com. The buzz that surrounded this semester’s concert was unprecedented, and the ticket sales (upwards of 5,000) demonstrated just that. This was music to the ASUN programmers’ ears. Tazia Statucki, director of programming, noted that the

genre and artist choice was a great boon to the booming ticket sales.

Though G-Eazy, last year’s Welcome Week concert, sold out, it still paled in comparison to Waka Flocka’s performance. G-Eazy sold under 4,800 tickets according to Statucki. It was by far the most successful event held by ASUN programming in the last academic year, with attendance at concerts dwindling to a dismal 1,300 by the spring semester’s Timeflies concert.

Statucki and the new board of programmers have acknowledged the successes and failings of their predecessors, and have taken measures to better accommodate students and their desires, such as the use of a survey taken at the end of the spring semester. From that survey, programming now knows that students prefer rap and country over other genres.

While they are making strides toward progress, they have also been faced with challenges. With only two days to go until the con-cert, the venue was changed from

the u n i -versity’s Quad to the Reno Events Cen-ter. Statucki attributed the change to air quality and safety concerns.

“We always look at what’s hap-pened in the past to make adjust-ments for the future,” Statucki said. “With this concert obviously, we had to change venues. So in the future if we try to have an event on the Quad, we know what kind of things may arise, and what kind of challenges that poses.”

That wasn’t the only hardship they’ve faced. Even though the Waka Flocka concert was the most successful concert they’ve had both in sales and cost-per-student analysis, members of programming were booed as they took the stage to introduce the Atlanta-based rapper.

While the reasons for the jeers remain unclear, the boos were un-

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able and out of place. Pro-

grammer Casey Hurdle thought that the event was a success in every way, from the audience to the artists tweeting about the great crowd, noting that everyone in attendance seemed to enjoy the show.

“I think the students appreciate ASUN and the Department of Programming even if they aren’t fully aware of all that we do,” Hurdle said. “We put all of our time and energy into planning and executing these events so the students can enjoy their college experience even more. As long as they are enjoying the events, then we as a board are happy.”



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ALBUMS OF THE SUMMER

By Caroline Ackerman

“Blue wave” singer-songwriter Mac DeMarco streamed his hazy fourth album, “Another One,” in the middle of summer. Following the critically acclaimed “Salad Days,” DeMarco slows down and makes way for a less adventurous sound in his newest album. While “Salad Days” expresses the heartbreaks of growing up, DeMarco’s newest album reveals the heartbreaks of finding love. “How’s your heart been beating?” DeMarco asks in the first line of the album, a question to reflect on throughout its seven tracks.

DeMarco melancholically sings about the trials and triumphs of normality while successfully creating an overall abnormal sound. Lethargic guitars and characteristi-cally offbeat synth provide background to DeMarco’s thoughtful lyrics. The title track, “Another One,” describes the paranoia that ar-rives with young love — “Feeling so confused, don’t know what to do, afraid she might not love you anymore.”

“Another One” barely hits LP status, clocking in at a mere 23 minutes, but it leaves a lasting impression and has the listener begging for more of DeMarco’s wisdom. Fortunately for unsatisfied listeners, “My House by the Water” ends the album with an invitation to have coffee at DeMarco’s house in Queens.

“Another One” vividly paints the picture of the lackluster side of love without including the falsely-perpetuated images of fiery pas-sion and constant fervor. Images of holding hands while pushing a rusted grocery cart and walks around a littered pond complement the sentimental attitude of “Another One.” DeMarco’s voice and skillful musicality add to the story of love told throughout the album — gentle and imperfect.

By Caroline Ackerman

After three long years of anticipation, psychedelic rock group Tame Impala released its latest studio album in late July. Tame Impala wanted to step out of the shadow cast by a suc-cessful sophomore album, “Lonerism,” which took home the 2014 Grammy for Best Alternative Album. The group definitely thrived with the release of “Currents,” an excellently-executed album different from prior work.

Tame Impala started out as a solo project in 2007 by an Australian named Kevin Parker. Since then, the project has slowly evolved into what Tame Impala is today while maintaining a psychedelic sound that could seamlessly fit into a 1960s dance club. A track from the album titled “Yes I’m Changing” might address the project’s evolution. This is evident with the lyrics “Yes, I’m changing, can’t stop now, and even if I wanted to I wouldn’t know how.”

The album daringly begins with a seven-minute song titled “Let It Happen,” proving that Parker has no qualms with being a little unconventional. The album is almost an hour the whole way through with each song slightly different to maintain the attention of listeners. However, all 13 tracks from “Currents” lean toward the carefree attitude showcased in “Yes I’m Changing.” One of the first singles released from the album, “Cause I’m a Man,” has Parker admitting that he is just a human, his voice gently confessing, “I am aware I am not in control.”

Parker’s perfectionism is audible throughout “Currents,” as each second sounds intentional, yet remains characteristically tranquil and easygoing. Initially, the laid-back album can easily be played as background music. However, all who listen will eventually be pulled in by Tame Impala’s reverberating bass lines, colorful synth and poetic lyrics.

By TJ Mertikas

Titus Andronicus is the only indie band for which a 29-song rock opera that clocks in at just over 90 minutes seems like natural progression. “The Most Lamentable Tragedy” is the fourth studio album from New Jersey rockers Titus Andronicus, who earlier in the decade released one of the best indie rock records of the 2000s with “The Monitor,” an album that seamlessly blends themes of a poor post-college expe-rience and the Civil War. Having confusing concepts already under its belt, the band returns with a five-act rock opera about a man suffering from manic depression who comes across his seemingly put-together doppelganger.

Like most rock operas the story is often clunky and muddled, which would be a problem if the songwriting weren’t as stellar as it is here. Even if no attention were paid to the overarching narrative, this record could still be thoroughly enjoyed. Titus Andronicus somehow combines the DIY ethic that has always surrounded the band’s music with arena rock guitar solos and instrumentals that wouldn’t seem out of place on a Bruce Springsteen album. The influences are clear and executed perfectly. Tracks like “Fatal Flaw” and “Fired Up” are the best arena rock songs written in the past decade. “Come On Siobhan” has the catchiest hook of the year and was made to be screamed in DIY venues across the country.

With “The Most Lamentable Tragedy” Titus Andronicus has finally lived up to the lofty expectations that “The Monitor” set and has done so with one of the most original, bold ideas of the year. Play this album as loudly as possible.

By Cameron Beck

“In Colour,” the full-length debut from Jamie xx (born Jamie Smith), is a masterful assort-ment of Smith’s wide range of material. Smith has received acclaim for his work as producer of indie-electronica powerhouse the xx. He has also been praised for his remixed version of the late Gil Scott-Heron’s “I’m New Here” (appropriately titling the remix “We’re New Here”). Building momentum off singles such as “All Under One Roof Raving” and “Girl/Sleep Sound” (re-recorded versions of both appearing on the album), “In Colour” showcases Smith’s creativity and fluidity through a multitude of dance music styles.

The album’s opener, “Gosh,” hustles a dark, jarring beat later met by a graceful synthesizer bass pad, which ultimately transforms into a ravishing synth solo. “SeeSaw” is a bustling and breezy cut featuring Romy Croft, a vocalist of the xx. The spacious piano chords of “Just Saying” allude to the album’s centerpiece single, “Loud Places.” What makes this particular single stand out, as well as the album as a whole, is the melancholy dance nature of the song. Each track has a gloomy tinge, but the gloom never overrides the groove. Croft takes the wheel again on “Loud Places,” her smooth vocals delivering sorrowful lines such as “I go to loud places to search for someone to be quiet with,” only to be juxtaposed by the sanguine sampling of Idris Muhammad’s “Could Heaven Ever Be Like This?”

“In Colour” breaks ground on all these genres. Nothing about “In Colour” is rushed, yet many of the songs clash moods within themselves. This creates a melancholy turmoil, one that was entirely intentional. That melancholy turmoil is what sets “In Colour” apart from other electronic albums, making it a clear contender for 2015’s album of the year.

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OpinionAn open letter to Coffin & KeysSTAFF EDITORIAL

T o the men of Coffin and Keys, regarding the Aug. 26 incident in which members of your organiza-tion cornered Hope Loudon in a university parking lot:

We recognize that your organization’s founders had noble intentions to “work for the common good” and create a society in which “all component parts of our school may be represented.” However, your latest actions show that Coffin and Keys has failed to adapt to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse campus.

According to data published by UNR’s institutional analy-sis, women outnumbered men at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the spring 2015 semester. In addition, the numbers of both female students and minority students increased last semester from the spring of 2014.

How, then, can your group with your clear bias against students who are women and ethnic minorities promote the common good for a student body that has changed drastically since your inception? Quite simply, it can’t.

If you were indeed aware of and respectful toward the challenges that face students unlike yourselves, would you have cornered a lone woman in a dark parking lot? Probably not. You would have recognized that women live in near-constant fear of being victimized by men, and adjusted your actions accordingly.

If you are truly committed to improving this university, you must adopt an approach that sharply contrasts your predecessors’ — an approach that is demonstrably inclusive of all people on our campus.

In past years, your organization has repeatedly crossed the line separating constructive criticism and blatantly harmful statements through sexist and homophobic rants while also being uncomfortably generous with the ignorant use of racial slurs.

In 1987 for instance, Stephanie Brown, a presidential candidate for the Associated Students of the University of Nevada, became a target for your group. In its spring newsletter, Coffin and Keys wrote:

“You know that a woman only has two places and running for ASUN President is not one of them. Stephanie Brown is a liberal, Communist, Nazi, with one Iranian parent. Do you want somebody like that eating lunch on your money?”

This kind of hateful speech has not been contained to the decades before you current members were even born.

In the 2009 Fall Bid Day Edition, your organization sent a particularly disturbing message to women on campus, writing:

“Welcome sorority class of Fall 2009. There are 220 of you young pieces of ass and the men of Coffin and Keys want to lick every one of them; we don’t discriminate. You better find that perfect white dress for sorority initiation because after going Greek we know you won’t legitimately be able to wear white at your wedding.”

These examples of glaring misogyny and racism have created a legacy for your organization — a legacy far darker and more harmful than the creators of Coffin and Keys could have imagined.

It is up to you, the Coffin and Keys of 2015, to work toward restoring your society’s tarnished reputation.

After lying relatively dormant for the past two years, you have a golden opportunity to reappear on the scene as an organization that visibly lives up to the ideals it was founded on. It is without question that cornering a woman was a misstep, to put it lightly. However, you’re now obligated to make up for that misstep with how you choose to act in the future. As it stands, your organization is working not toward the betterment of the university, but toward its detriment.

The Nevada Sagebrush editorial staff can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter @TheSagebrush.

H ave you ever had a conversation turn to the subject of women’s rights? Most of us have, and most of us can attest that it can

be a sticky subject that leads to some rather heated conversations.

Perhaps the first thing that comes to mind when discussing women’s rights is the word “feminism.” While the origins of

feminism are rooted in gender equality, activism and awareness, the term has come to take on a whole new meaning that, in many ways, is actually counterproductive to the women’s rights move-ment.

Already I feel the need to add that I don’t believe feminism should take precedence over other

important social issues; however, the fact that I have to state this disclaimer should illustrate to some degree the sensitivity people carry regarding this issue.

We are approaching a pivotal time on the long and weathered path to female equality; attitudes are slowly changing and women have made impressive strides in almost every aspect of society. Yet, I still feel I have to add I am not a crazy, man-hating, ultra-feminist whenever I bring up the issue of women’s rights.

If a woman supports the advancement of women or identifies herself as a feminist, she is labeled as being a radical or a “feminazi”(feminazi being a term coined by the conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh, who is of course known for his progressive thinking and reasonability). Women constantly have to justify them-selves and their affiliation with feminism because “feminists are too intense” or “hate

men.” Believe it or not, not all women who support feminism or women’s rights hate men; in fact, they feel that we simply need to be equal.

I know, how preposterous! You’re right, I should just be happy with earning 78 cents on every dollar a man makes. You’re right, we’ve only had to wait 40 years to close the wage gap. You’re right, it’s just biology! Men can’t help whistling or staring a little too far south. How silly of me to think otherwise.

But guess what? Men aren’t the enemies — society is. We are all socialized from the time we are born to conform to certain norms, which in today’s world involve women having a lower status or capacity for success outside of domestic duties. But we know this ideology is fading and that women are capable of anything they set their minds to. So, let’s change society by not thinking in terms of gender but in terms of a person’s integrity and individual attributes that go far beyond gender labels. Sure, there are a few rotten eggs in the world of feminism, but I hope that we have the mindset, as the educated young adults we are, to not lose sight in the purity of this strive for equality.

There are many misconceptions on what feminism really means at its core. It’s not about proving women are the superior gender, and it’s not about demonizing men. It’s about refusing to cut yourself short. Women and men together have the power to change society and create a better future.

I won’t even apologize for all the clichés, and I think I speak for many generations of women before me when I say I’m done justifying my inherent human desire for equality.

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Live in the moment, stop holding yourself back Y ou only live once, so live in

the moment.Whether one says this

phrase with certainty or to be ironic, chances are they aren’t ready to live up to this mentality. Though many people in this genera-tion claim to live with a carpe-diem lifestyle, the term often masks their

true feelings or actions.

I too, have caught myself in the same web of lies when I vow to seize the day, no matter what turmoil was thrown my way. It is so easy to fall into this trap; I have fallen victim

to how tempting it is to complain about every aspect of my life, no matter how trivial.

In winter it is easy to swear that our fingers are “literally” falling off because of the cold. It is easy to desperately wish for the warm rays of the sun to lightly touch our skin as they do in the summer. Then a few months pass and summer approaches, and now it’s too hot and we are “literally” dying.

It’s human nature to want something that is out of reach, but it is also human nature to not take in the beauty of these things when we do have them.

Instead of relishing in the beauty of nature, we pull out our phones and upload pictures of flowers, trees and sunsets to instagram. We put a filter over nature that clouds our memories — remembering only a screen. Only a picture that was posted 52 weeks ago. And then we wish to be back on our camping trips and vacations, amongst the same nature we neglected when we should have been marveling in its beauty.

We all want things. We crave them. We romanticize them.

Then they come and we lose sight of just how much we wished for them.

In high school, we can’t wait for college to come. We have aspirations. We apply for colleges until we fall asleep at the computer. We type es-says until our fingers are numb, and then pray that we make it into our dream school. When we get that letter of acceptance that we so desperately wished for, it’s not enough. Entering college is too difficult. The classes are too hard. We think about dropping out or doing the bare minimum just to get a degree.

But why can’t we hold on to those same aspirations all of our lives? Why do we have to lose sight of what we wanted once we have it?

It is a shame that we can never live in the moment content with our lives.

The four years that most of us spend getting a degree will pass so quickly. Graduation day will be here

before we know it, and we will be walking across the stage with tears welled up in our eyes, wondering why we spent so much of our time complaining about our course load, and not enough time soaking in the brilliance of it all.

We’ll come to realize that there was not enough time spent enjoying the bonds formed with roommates our freshman year, the chants memorized at football games or the collection of free T-shirts we went through great lengths to get.

Instead, we put an instagram filter over our whole lives. We live in tweets and facebook posts instead of in the now. Tagging ourselves in locations but not fully aware of where we are.

I guess what I’m trying to say, is that we could all take some time to stop and reflect on our current lives.

Instead of loosely using the term “YOLO” as a volatile motto, we should actually live it. We shouldn’t latch on to this lifestyle if we do the complete opposite. We should stop seeing every beautiful moment in our lives as a way of getting instagram likes while failing to comprehend its allure.

Life isn’t perfect. Everyday won’t be perfect, but we should cherish the moments that we do have, before it’s too late.

Adriana Owens studies journal-ism. She can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @TheSagebrush.

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Y ou are 7 years old. You have the world at your fingertips. You have your whole life ahead of you. The sky’s the

limit. Will you choose to float in the laby-

rinth of space, visiting other planets and naming new stars? Will you choose to be an actor or actress and bring

raw emotion into the living rooms of families worldwide? Or will you choose to wear blue armor, protect our streets, enforce our laws and be proud to call yourself a member of the police force?

Even when the world around us is filled with unfortu-nate situations, we

must remind ourselves to whom we owe respect and honor for protecting us. These days, police officers do not receive the gratitude and praise they undoubtedly deserve.

When confronted by a peer on whether my decision to write this piece was “timely enough” or whether I feared offending anyone, I knew it was my duty more than ever to highlight a major downfall in society.

I am not here to share my personal opinions on the unfortunate death of Trayvon Martin or the riots that ensued. I will definitely not be one to say police officers should not be careful about being trigger-happy or being held accountable for their actions that take place in the line of duty. They signed up for their positions knowing the accountability they would be held to.

But recently, violence against police officers and the lack of respect our generation appears to have for the police force is nothing short of pathetic. The public has a right to be upset about what happened in Ferguson, Missouri with Michael Brown if they would like, just as they have a right to be upset over Martin. As Americans, we are fortunate enough to voice those opinions and petition

against injustices we believe have been committed.

However, Americans are losing sight of the sacrifice and vulnerability offi-cers face every single day when waking up in the morning and suiting up to dedicate their lives to preserving safety on the streets of America. I am not saying every police officer in America is a martyr; trust me, everyone has their faults and every group will have its bad seeds. But what I am saying is that the police face injustices every single day and they do not gain the same recogni-tion or praise that they should because “they signed up for the job” or “they should be punished for the mistakes they make.”

A little over a month ago, one of our fellow university students, a woman by the name of Ashton Lunger, lost her father in the line of duty.

Sergeant Scott Lunger, a 15-year veteran, pulled a man over on July 22 for what appeared to be recklessly driving through a residential neighbor-hood. Unfortunately, a routine traffic stop went very wrong, and one of the finest officers from Hayward, Califor-nia, was taken too soon, leaving behind two beautiful daughters.

A devout softball coach and celebrated member of the community lost his life by just showing up and doing his job. All who knew Lunger described him as a great father and respected man; the community could all agree they lost a great man that day. Daughter Ashton Lunger in her memorial service speech said, “[Dad], you made whatever sacrifice, including the ultimate sacrifice, to make this world and mine a better and safer place.” Lunger remembers her dad as a “badass.” We should all recognize officers as badasses.

Fast forward to Friday, Aug. 7. A detective in Birmingham, Alabama was beaten senselessly unconscious with a pistol with no retaliation. Found lying bloody on the floor, the detective was rushed to the hospital, and when he was asked why he did not fight back, he responded, “I hesitated because I didn’t want to be in the media like I am right now,” according to a source

at CNN. Pictures of the beaten detec-tive surfaced all over social media with tweets that made me sick to my stomach. Tweets read, “Pistol whipped his ass to sleep. [emojis] #FckDaPolice.” Another equally ignorant tweet read, “Pistol pimped his face n um chillen now.”

Excuse me, but are you fucking kid-ding me? Where are the riots for justice for these men? Where is the nonstop, in-your-face media coverage for Ashton and her family highlighting how good of a man her father was and that he lost his life much too soon? Where is the justice and the people speaking out for the detective who was afraid to stick up for himself against a serial criminal, so instead he lay limp on the ground to spare himself the media scrutiny?

Another instance that hits espe-cially close to home is Carl Howell, the 35-year-old Carson City sheriff’s deputy who was shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence call. Howell leaves behind four children ages 7 through 12 and a wife.

Now I bet if you surveyed 10 random people at the national level, the major-ity would be unable to share any of the details about theses cases following the brutalities against police officers. However, when asked about what occurred in Ferguson, many people could share details of this event. Where is the justice in this? The equality?

Police lives should matter just as much as any others. We should mourn the same and have the same sense of passion and anger we have seeing a man or woman lose their life fighting for our safety as we do when others lose their lives.

Our generation is losing sight of the risk officers face every day when putting on their uniform and heading to work. It seems we are forgetting that they too are wives, husbands, brothers, sisters, fathers and mothers. They are someone’s children. They put on their uniforms every day with a sense of uncertainty, but they do it to protect the lives of utter strangers. That, to me, is unwavering heroism.

We must not forget the steadfast courage it takes every day to wake up

and perform their job to the best of their ability. Their lives are at risk at all times and we must acknowledge this.

We should take the time to teach our youth how heroic police officers are and also take the time to extend gratitude to them for their unceasing service. We must recognize their lives in a respectful light and acknowledge all they put on the line every single day.

The police force does wonders for us at a national level, and in this time of chaos it is going unnoticed. We must restore respect for the police.

So next time you see a police officer on the streets, take the time to remem-ber at one point they were just kids that had aspirations to one day grow up to protect our families, streets and well-being.

I take my hat off to the police force. Thank you for all that you do in a time where your job doesn’t receive the gratitude it deserves. Thank you for being heroes.

Ali Schutlz can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter @AliSchultzzz.

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- Fresh & confused

DEAR FRESH & CONFUSED,You are definitely not the

only one who’s coming into this year without a game plan. Thankfully, there are a lot of general classes you need to take before actually getting into your major classes. This will allow you some time to figure things out. I would suggest taking a class in each of the fields you are considering so you can get a better idea of what exactly the majors and careers entail. Every major has a beginning class, usually numbered 101. These classes give you an opportunity to really get a feel for things. Some classes may be completely different from what you had expected, and then you can eliminate those options easily. If you are considering many areas, there are academic and career exploration courses offered at the university (ACE 100 & ACE 210). A counselor for undeclared students can help you enroll in one of these classes if that seems like a good starting place for you. Counsel-ors are your best friends in this situation, so utilize them. Take advantage of your surrounding resources!

DEAR SAGE, I moved into the dorms this

semester all the way from Idaho. The decision to come here without any friends was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but I knew I had to because the nursing program is too good to pass up! Anyway, I didn’t know my roommate com-ing into this, and we don’t really get along. She is very reserved and we really just don’t have much in common. I try to start conversations but her responses are brief and we share many uncomfortable silences. I want this to be a great year, and feel like I need to make this situa-tion better in order for that to happen. Thanks for listening.

- Ms. J

DEAR MS. JSorry to hear about your

roommate troubles! It seems to me that she may just be very shy, and it might take a while for her to warm up to you. It is definitely uncomfortable living with a stranger. Keep in mind she might have these same feelings of discomfort. To try to improve things, maybe invite her to go eat with you, or attend events on your floor together. There are a ton of things to do around town. Drag her to Food Truck Fridays or even up to Tahoe for the day! She may be reluctant at first. Don’t let that scare you away. With a little convincing, she’s bound to hop on board! The Reno Instagrammys are coming up which would be something fun for the two of you to check out. If you’re into music, look into The Knitting Factory’s upcom-ing shows, and maybe you’ll find you like the same music! If she can see that you’re putting in effort, maybe she will too. If all else fails, don’t let it ruin the outcome of your year! You can still have the great semester you were hoping for. Try checking out the clubs or Greek life offered on campus. Don’t be afraid to get involved. That’s a great way to make new friends! Just take a few breaths, being away from home for the first time is a challenge. Embrace it. Make new friends, experience new things. Everything will work itself out! Enjoy the ride.

Sage can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter @TheSagebrush.

Sage Advice

SageSage Advice

I remember the day I first transferred to Nevada from Santa Barbara City College and thought, “What in the world did I just do?”

Fast forward to the present day and I can’t fathom the thought of leaving. The Biggest Little City has stolen my heart and is the place I now call home.

Reno has an incredible amount to offer — culture, a growing economy, a supportive com-munity, delicious restaurants and fun bars. Reno has countless outdoor adventures and some of the most beautiful sunsets you’ll ever see. Oh yeah, and did I mention we get to call Tahoe our backyard?

Although I see many of my peers counting down the days until they can leave and start a new adventure in a different city, I can’t imagine parting with Reno. I hear remarks such as “there’s

nothing for me here” or “there’s no opportunity.” Well, I beg to differ.

It seems as though there is this overly-ing pressure that after you graduate you’re supposed to go engulf yourself in a hustle-bustle lifestyle, start this new chapter and find this amazing job others would die to have. Well, I’m content with the fact that I don’t need to move to a big city to follow my dreams and passions. My career dreams can happen wherever I want them to happen; they just require me to be driven and proactive. You can take any little opportunity and make it into something great.

I want to start seeing more people stay here after they graduate to help fuel the growth of this great city. I want to see people following their passions and making their career dreams happen here. As said before, this community is extremely supportive, and I have found that all you have to do is reach out and people are willing to help you. If you have an idea of what you want to do after you graduate, then don’t wait for something to fall into your lap.

Be proactive — get in contact with a professional in your field and ask if you can shadow them for a day. It’s kind of incredible how much pride you can gain for a city when you actively work toward your self-growth and have the support from a great community. I have grown into a person that I truly am proud of during my short time here in Reno, and now I want to give that back to this great little city.

For an adventure junkie like myself, the Reno/Tahoe area is gold. I’m the happiest when I’m outside, and there is plenty to do to here to quench my thirst for adventure — beautiful hikes, paddleboarding on the lake, skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking and whatever else that can get my adrenaline pumping.

One day this summer I rode my dirt bike right out of my garage, went to the top of Peavine, down into Dog Valley, then over into Verdi — and I repeat: I rode right out of my garage. I don’t know of many places in California where you can have that kind of freedom, just

saying. There is nothing wrong with wanting

to go explore new places and start new chapters in your life’s journey. In fact, I think it’s great when people follow their passions and do what they can to add to their self-growth. But don’t disregard all that Reno has to offer. Don’t just live on the surface of Reno; dig down deep and explore all of it’s hidden treasures. Get outside and explore — get your blood flowing with the endless outdoor activities. Open yourself up to the amazing community and let it help you reach your ultimate goals. Give back to the city that is helping shape us into the hardworking adults that we all have the capability of being. Be a part of the Biggest Little City and use your passions to leave an impact.

Do all of these things, and I bet you might just fall in love with Reno as much as I have.

Nichole Collins studies Marketing. She can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @rock_n_nichole.

Reno: Love the city you’re in

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Express more gratitude for the men and women in blue

PHOTO COURTESY ASHTON LUNGERSergeant Scott Lunger poses in his Haywood Police Department uniform. Sergeant Lunger lost his life in the line of duty on Wednesday, July 22 during a seemingly routine tra!c stop.

AliSchultzSchultz Happens

FLICKR COURTESY OF FIONA CULLINAN KATCHOOA motorcycle belonging to the Birmingham Police Department sits parked. Columnist Ali Schultz argues that the backlash against police o!cers, such as the beating of a member of the Birmingham PD , is a sign that society fails to appreciate the contributions of those who protect families and individuals.

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vs. UC Davis

7 p.m.9/03

vs. UNLV

4 p.m.10/03

at Fresno State

7:30 p.m.11/05

at Texas A&M9 a.m.9/19

TBA10/17

at Utah State

TBA11/21

vs. Arizona

4 p.m.9/12

vs. New Mexico4 p.m.10/10

vs. San Jose State

at Bu!alo

TBA9/26

vs. Hawaii

1 p.m.10/24

at San Diego StateTBA

11/281 p.m.11/14

1. Ohio State (61)2. TCU 3. Alabama 4. Baylor5. Michigan State6. Auburn7. Oregon8. USC 9. Georgia 10. Florida State11. Notre Dame 12. Clemson13. UCLA14. LSU15. Arizona State16. Georgia Tech17. Ole Miss18. Arkansas19. Oklahoma20. Wisconsin21. Stanford 22. Arizona23. Boise State 24. Missouri25. Tennessee

Nevada vs. UC Davis

When: Saturday, Sept. 3, 7 p.m.

Where: Mackay Stadium, Reno, Nevada (33,391 Field Turf)

TV: Mountain West Network

2014 Season records: Nevada (7-6 overall, 4-4 MWC), UC Davis (2-9 overall, 1-7 Big Sky)

Nevada goes up against a UC davis squad that went 2-11 in 2014 and gave up a staggering 37.8 points per game. Nevada’s Junior quarterback Tyler Stewart will look to make an impressive season debut against the Aggies and work out any kinks he has before facing Arizona and Texas A&M. If Stewart struggles against UC Davis then it’s going to be a long road for the Pack in 2015.

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AP TOP 25

USA TODAY

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTESMississippi State 100, Texas A&M 61, Okla-homa State 46, Virginia Tech 42, Utah 36, Penn State 20, Louisville 12, Cincinnati 8, Nebraska 6, Kansas State 5, Florida 4, NC State 4, Texas 3, BYU 2, Northern Illinois 2, Michigan 2, California 1, Western Kentucky 1

1. Ohio State (62)2. TCU (1)3. Alabama (1)4. Baylor5. Oregon6. Michign State7. Auburn8. Florida State 9. Georgia 10. USC11. Notre Dame 12. Clemson13. LSU14. UCLA15. Ole Miss16. Arizona State17. Georgia Tech18. Wisconsin19. Oklahoma20. Arkansas21. Stanford 22. Arizona23. Missouri 24. Boise State25. TennesseeOTHERS RECEIVING VOTESMississippi State 164, Texas A&M 149, Okla-homa State 89, Virginia Tech 70, Utah 40, Kansas State 37, Louisville 27, Nebraska 27, Minnesota 25, Penn State 20, South Carolina 18, Miami(Fla.) 16, Texas 8, Illinois 7, Duke 6, Air Force 5, Louisiana Tech 5, Marshall 4

THIS WEEK’S GAME

TALE OF THE TAPE

236.2 169.4 112.2405.631.8

RushingPassing

Pass E!ciencyTotal O"ense

Scoring

5th 9th10th

6th 3rd

DEFENSE191.6 244.1 435.829.59

5th 10th

8th8thT-3

RushingPassing

Total O"enseScoring

Interceptions

SPECIAL TEAMS/MISC.11.2 22.566%+5

3rd3rd8thT-1

Net PuntingPunt Returns

Kicko" ReturnsTurnover Margin

Player Category GameUC Davis

Ben Scott Gabe ManzanaresRamon VargasKeleen Culberson Zak PettitRussell Reeder

Passing ydsRushing yds

Receiving yds Tackles

Tackles for lossInterceptions

247.7 YPG92.3 YPG

95 YPG 73

6.52

2014 WEST STANDINGS

UC DAVIS SCHEDULE

Standings Conference Overall

Fresno StateSan Diego StateNevadaHawaiiSan Jose StateUNLV

5-35-34-4 3-52-61-7

6-87-67-64-93-92-11

Date Opponent Time

Sept. 3Sept. 12Sept. 19Sept. 26Oct. 3Oct. 10Oct. 17Oct. 24Nov. 7Nov. 14Nov. 21

at NevadaSouth Dakota

at Hawaiiat North Dakota

MontanaN Arizona

at N ColoradoSouthern Utahat Weber State

Cal Polyat Sacramento State

7:00 PM6:00 PM9:00 PM11:00 AM1:00 PM4:00 PM

12:35 PM4:00 PM

11:00 AM2:00 PM

TBD

at Wyoming

Q&A WITH DJDon Jackson confident going into 2015

FILE PHOTOSenior running back Don Jackson taking the ball in for a touchdown against Air Force last season. Jackson will be looked to as the go-to threat for the offense in 2015.

Jack, I wanted that mic drop at the end to be more epic! Did Jackson walk away after? Did he do a Kanye Shrug? I want to know. There’s not much to criticize here because we just debated each other for a whole page. I wish this was on camera because he had some Marshawn Lynch-like answers. Was he there so he wouldn’t get fined? I also hate USC, so Don earned some cool points for that comment.

Neil PatrickHealy

Neil, I think you’ve been watching too many award shows. I also wish this interview was filmed because DJ has excellent comedic timing. He did have a little Marshawn Lynch in his tone, but he was also very genuine with his answers. For example, I was expecting DJ to give a safe answer to the question about choosing what college football team he wanted to play for, but he immediately said Ohio State. I’ve heard he wants to get into sports broadcasting after his playing career is over, and I could see it.

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THIS WEEK’S GAME7 p.m. vs UC Davis Sept. 3

By Jack Rieger

Nevada running back Don Jackson sat down with The Nevada Sagebrush on Saturday, Aug 29 to go over some talking points about him, the team and potential storylines in the upcoming season.

Q: Is there an NFL running back that you think you run like?A: I got two that I try and combine. A little bit of Marshawn Lynch and a little Giovanni Bernard.

Q: I see a little Clinton Portis. A: I’ve heard that before.

Q: You seem like you enjoy the violent, confron-tational aspect of football. A: I do.

Q: Where does that come from?A: I’m from south Sacramento, that’s why.

Q: Who’s faster, you or fellow running back James Butler?A: Me. It’s really close, maybe by half a step.

Q: What’s your first memory of football?A: When I was in eighth grade I quit after the second game. I really didn’t like football; I played a lot of basketball then.

Q: Point Guard?A: Yeah, I played point guard all the way until my junior year of high school. My best memory was the day I realized I was good. My first play of my junior year I took a touchdown to the house for 70 yards.

Q: Who’s the hard-est hitter on the team?A: Rakeem Yates.

Q: Who’s the best overall tackler?A: Brian Lane. He’s quick and has long arms. It’s really hard to get away from him.

Q: Any personal goals this year?A: Win a Mountain West Championship. That’s all I want.

Q: Does your approach change at all this year behind a more inexperienced offensive line? A: No, still working hard in the weight room, classroom and film room, all that stuff. Nothing ever changes. You have to come back with the same exact process and just step on the gas even more.

Q: Why did you choose to transfer to Nevada from Iowa Western over two years ago?A: I had a family feel and I trusted [offensive coordinator] Nick Rolovich. I felt like I was in the family.

Q: Everyone knows you love going to school here and I won’t question that, but hypothetically speaking, if you could play football for any school in the country, where would you go?A: When I started playing football I wanted to go to Ohio State. I hated Cal, I hated UCLA, I hated USC, I hated all those schools. I wanted to go to Ohio State because I liked Troy Smith.

Q: Lastly, what’s your game plan for UC Davis on Thursday?A: Win.

Jack Rieger can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter @SagebrushSports.

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RETURNING LEADERS

Player Category Avg./GameNevada

Tyler StewartDon JacksonJerico RichardsonJordan DobrichIan SeauNigel Haikins

Passing ydsRushing yds

Receiving yds Tackles

Tackles for lossInterceptions

328.0 4.4 YPC

11.7 YPC85

10.53

2014 MOUNTAIN STANDINGS

Standings Conference Overall

Boise StateColorado StateUtah StateAir ForceNew MexicoWyoming

7-16-26-25-32-62-6

12-210-310-410-34-84-8

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Football Preview Issue

PreviewContinued from page A14

Arizona, Boise State, Colorado State and Air Force, where the margin of victory was seven points or less. The loss of record-setting quarterback Cody Fajardo ushers in a new era for Nevada football, but this new era may be ushered in differently from past Wolf Pack teams.

LEADING THE PACKFlip the script of the Wolf Pack

teams you know, because 2015 should be different. The positive story all offseason for Nevada football has been the emergence

of the formidable front seven of the defense. The defensive line in particular has been garnering high praise and for good reason. Starting linemen Lenny Jones, Ian Seau and Rykeem Yates bring both talent and experience and will set the tone in the trenches. Linebackers Jordan Dobrich and Bryan Lane Jr. are just some of the extra names floating around this deep and talented group, which is the best unit Nevada has seen in years.

THE BIGGEST QUESTIONAny football coach will tell

you that the way to win games is to be able to control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the

ball. The defense has the ability to do so, but the questions lie on the shoulders of the offensive line.

The starting unit has talent, but they are inexperienced. Combine that with the alarming number of offensive linemen who have either transferred or have retired and this unit is thin depth-wise. Head coach Brian Polian said that he has had to rotate in their third-string offensive tackle during practice due to the lack of depth. One bad case of the injury bug could cause this offense to have difficulty moving the ball efficiently.

BEST-CASE SCENARIONevada takes advantage

of a lightweight Mountain West Conference schedule and wins the West division with about nine victories. The Pack doesn’t play Boise State, Colorado State or Air Force, who all narrowly beat Nevada last season by seven points or less. The combined record of the Wolf Pack’s conference opponents last season stood at a disappointing 40-63 due to the underwhelming performances of schools such as UNLV, New Mexico, Hawaii and San Jose State.

WORST-CASE SCENARIOThe season starts off horribly

by dropping three out of four

non-conference games and by being embarrassed by both Texas A&M and Arizona. This would then lead to Nevada underperforming in conference play and taking a step back in the progress of the football program. The Wolf Pack’s tough-est conference games are all on the road with Nevada traveling to play Wyoming, Fresno State, Utah State and San Diego State. If the Pack drop those road games, reaching a bowl game will be very unlikely.

CONCLUSIONExpect the telling of the story

to be different but the outcome to be the same. Nevada will be

playing it close in most of the games they play this season due to a strong defensive front seven, but they will most likely fall short in two or three of those tough road games toward the end of the season. Combine that with an inexperienced offensive line, an overhauled secondary and a new starting quarterback and there are still questions throughout the roster. Expect an underwhelming yet respectable seven- or eight-win season and finishing just short of winning the West division.

Neil Patrick Healy can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter @NeilTheJuiceMan.

N: Not likely. A conference championship would be astounding for Nevada this season. To beat out Boise State and Colorado State would be an enormous upset, but winning the West division wouldn’t be so upsetting.

Nevada lucked out in terms of their conference schedule. Nevada doesn’t play Boise State or Colorado State who were both the two best teams in the conference last year. Nevada’s conference opponents combined record last season was a dismal 40-63, and the Wolf Pack

got some easy wins in San Jose State, UNLV and Hawaii. The Pack have some tough road games in Fresno State, Wyoming, San Diego State and Utah State, so I think Nevada falls just short of winning the West division.

J: Neil, I hate to agree with you, but I also don’t see Nevada winning enough games to even qualify for the Mountain West Champion-ship Game. San Diego State returns the best player in the conference in running back Donnel Pumphrey, as

well has three other all-conference players. Nevada’s silver lining is that after San Diego State, the West division is rather mediocre, so a 7-5 record may be enough to win the division and skate into the Mountain West Championship Game.

That potentially makes the season finale against San Diego State very important, but Nevada would need to outperform their expecta-tions in order to make that possible. I give Nevada 10-1 odds of winning the confer-ence title. Any takers?

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Debating the potential questions and storylines for the Wolf Pack’s 2015 season

Jack: I think Stewart has a great chance of finishing the season as the starter. While not having an overwhelming camp, Stewart proved that he could be trusted to lead the Nevada o!ense. He’s not Cody Fajardo, and he’s not Colin Kaepernick, but Stewart stands tall in the pocket and is a strong, accurate thrower. The junior quarterback has been compli-mented regularly by coaches and teammates throughout camp for his arm strength and improved footwork. Is he a guy that’s going to rush for 100 yards per game and tear up the stat sheet? Maybe not, but he’s the most experienced quarterback on the roster, and he has a good understanding of what he needs to do to win games. Also, I don’t think Stewart is the type of player that will let the pressure to perform a!ect him negatively.

If the over/under for games

started is 6, I’m going way over. I’m o"cially Team Stewart.

Neil: History tends to repeat itself, and Tyler Stewart faces the unfortunate task of being on the wrong side of it. Nevada’s last two quarterbacks were Colin Kaepernick and Cody Fajardo, and both of them replaced an estab-lished veteran midway through the season to start through their entire career. Head coach Brian Polian has said that the battle between Stewart and redshirt freshman Hunter Fralick was dead even statistically. Stewart earned the job mainly because of his experience at the college level, but if he struggles, Polian can turn to a capable freshman.

If the over/under is 6, I’ll take the under. I’m not extremely confident about this pick, but I also don’t want to bet against a trend either.

J: Sept. 19 at Texas A&M, and it’s not close. First o!, Texas A&M has never lost to a Mountain West team in their program’s history (9-0) and have outscored Mountain West opponents 365-127. Secondly, the game is played at Kyle Field in College Station, which holds over 106,000 rowdy college students every Saturday. Thirdly, Nevada travels to College Station shortly after a tough home game against the 22-ranked team, Arizona Wildcats.

If Nevada beats Texas A&M, I propose athletic director Doug Knuth change the name of the field

to Brian Polian Field and extend Polian’s contract for the next 30 years.

N: Jack, you’re being hysterical. Yes, A&M’s airstrike passing attack will be tough for Nevada’s young secondary to match up against. The Aggie passing o!ense was 14th in the nation last year with about 306 yards per game. No doubt A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin will continue to air it out against the Pack. That being said, the Aggies went 8-5 last season and had one of the worst defenses in the country. Beating a team that

gave up 449 yards a game last year doesn’t justify declaring Polian a deity.

I’m going with 22-ranked Arizona on Sept. 12 in Mackay Stadium. The Wildcats finished last season with a 10-4 record and won the grueling PAC-12 South while racking up 461.5 total yards from scrimmage. Star sophomore quarterback Anu Solomon will look to pick apart Nevada’s young secondary, and Nevada’s o!ense will go up against a formidable linebacking core lead by the All-American, and awesomely named, Scooby Wright.

N: I’m a firm believer that if junior quarterback Tyler Stewart has consistent success this season, Jarred Gipson is one main reason why. Yes, Gipson has been getting some media recogni-tion recently, but he has the chance to become one of the better playmakers in the conference. He will break out from a role player to a go-to threat.

Gipson had 33 catches for 291 yards and four touchdowns last season while playing with run-heavy quarterback Cody Fajardo.

Stewart doesn’t have the wheels that Fajardo did, so he’s going to have to complete passes downfield to keep drives alive. I told you this last week, Jack – a young quarterback’s best friend is a reliable tight end to move the chains. Look for Gipson to be targeted more often, and watch his numbers shoot up.

J: I’m not sure how Gipson qualifies as a “breakout player,” considering he was named one of the best tight ends in the country, but I’ll

let it slide, Neil. The guy that stood out to me the most in practice over the past couple of weeks has been starting nose tackle Salesa “Charles” Faraimo. Faraimo has been an active force for the defensive line, regularly bombarding his way into the backfield while unleashing colossal hits on multiple o!ensive units. Faraimo was the first defensive lineman o! the bench last season but is now listed as the starter. Expect his defensive statistics, along with his impact, to take a big jump.

HOW LONG DOES TYLER STEWART REMAIN QUARTERBACK?

WHO WILL BE A BREAKOUT PLAYER FOR NEVADA THIS SEASON?

HOW LIKELY IS A MWC CHAMPIONSHIP FOR NEVADA IN 2015?

WHAT IS THE TOUGHEST GAME ON THE SCHEDULE?

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By Jack Rieger

The Nevada offensive line is one of the youngest, most inexperienced groups in the country. While the quarterback competition garnered the bulk of the media’s attention during fall practices, it’s the offensive line that is the biggest question mark heading into 2015.

The five members of the starting line, nicknamed “The Union,” combine for just 26 ca-reer starts. Center Nathan Goltry and right tackle Jake Henry have never started a collegiate game, while left guard Adam Khouri has started in just two. Sophomore left tackle Austin Corbett is the silent leader of the linemen with 12 career starts, and probably the most talented individual member. Corbett is tasked with protecting the quarterback’s blind side, as well as leading the youngest group on the team.

While offensive linemen don’t score touchdowns or make front-page news, they are a pivotal part of every game.

“Linemen are literally the unsung heroes of the game,” said former offensive line coach Gomer Jones. “Their situation is analogous to the infantry in warfare. They do the hard, bitter fighting for victory. As the gener-als reap the headlines in war, the backs reap the headlines in football. Yet in their hearts, the generals and backs know that victory and the accolades came to them through the work of the foot soldiers and linemen.”

Thanks to a punishing offen-sive line, Nevada averaged 4.8 yards per carry last year, fourth best in the Mountain West Con-ference. Nevada’s game plan is to run the ball early and often, and hopefully by the fourth quarter the opposing defense is exhausted from The Union’s attack. Offensive line coach Ron Hudson, a former offensive line-man, understands the violent

nature of being one of the men in the trenches.

“Being an offensive linemen is sort of a unique deal,” Hudson said. “You’re basically going through 50 car crashes every Saturday. You’re banging into a lot of bodies. They understand that. They also understand that this game is a long haul. It’s a 60-minute football game, and the toll that they take on defenses by playing physical for four quarters can have an impact on our game.”

Nevada’s offensive line will not just have an impact on the game, they will dictate the tempo of the offense based on their ability to control the opposing defensive line. They will also be faced with protecting a quarterback making only his second career start under center. That is a lot of responsibility for a group who only has one member old enough to buy a drink at the Corkscroo.

The innate violence that comes with being an offensive lineman had its effect on Nevada’s health during the offseason. During spring practices alone, Nevada lost three linemen to career-ending injuries. As if that wasn’t enough, junior-college transfer Derrick Stom quit the team four days into fall camp. Stom was slotted as the first man off the bench, which is a valuable posi-tion to inherit considering how frequently linemen are subject to injury. The inexperienced offensive line now lacks depth thanks to a series of unfortunate injuries and Stom’s departure.

While their lack of experience will often be seen as a weakness, Nevada’s youth at offensive line has a few advantages. None of the linemen are seniors, so this group will have at least two years to build the synergy that is essential for any line. Secondly, few people expect this group to perform as well as last year’s

offensive line, which could be a source of motivation. Coach Hudson claims his group is mo-tivated despite the lack of atten-tion they’ve received throughout the offseason.

“Regardless of how little at-tention we get from the outside world, we have something to prove,” Hudson said. “Our goal is, when we’re done playing, whoever we’re playing, we want to earn their respect. We want them to walk off the field and say that was a heck of an offensive line that just got after us.”

The burden of protecting an inexperienced quarterback as well as controlling the all-important line of scrimmage is probably an unfair amount of responsibility for such a young group of men, but that is The Union’s reality.

Jack Rieger can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter @JackRieger.

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A NATIONAL DAY OFSERVICE AND REMEMBERANCE

Food Drive

ASUN Programming, Center for Student Engagement and Veteran Services Office will be organizing various events to commemorate 9/11 on

the Nevada campus and to remember and honor those affected by the event.

9/1 - 9/11 9/8 - 9/11Flag Planting

InteractiveBlackboard

9/1 - 9/11

A food drive will be conducted to help out local organizations in our community.

Barrels will be placed at the following locations for collection of non-perishable food: The Overlook, The Joe, Davidson Building, Disability Resource Center Lobby, Ansari Business Building, Fitzgerald Building, Pennington Medical.

The items collected will benefit the following organizations:

ASUN Food Pantry, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada , Project 150, Reno Initiative for Shelter & Equality

Flag planting will occur on the morning of September 8th in front of the Joe Crowley Student Union to serve as a visual reminder for students.

These flags will be arranged to create the Nevada State shape.

A large interactive blackboard will be placed in the Knowledge Center with activities for students to participate in.

These activities will include facts on 9/11 with questions for students to answer. (How did you feel

when you heard about the tragic events of 9/11)

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FILE PHOTONevada’s o!ensive line goes up against San Diego State last year at Mackey Stadium. The Pack are returning a unit that has only combined for 26 career starts.

What the schedule holds for NevadaNON-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Nevada football begins the season with four non-conference games against opponents of all shapes and sizes. The home opener against

UC Davis is designed as a cakewalk for Nevada. The postgame press confer-ence should consist of reporters compliment-ing coach Brian Polian on his choice

of quarterback and Don Jackson reminiscing on his 200-yard day.

But remember this: Every year a small school like UC Davis upsets a much more celebrated football team like Nevada (Appalachian State over Michigan, 2007). Beyond UC Davis, Nevada’s non-conference schedule is pretty demanding. Arizona, Texas A&M and Buffalo in consecutive weeks is about as tough as it gets for a MWC team. Arizona at home is manageable, but Texas A&M on the road is not winnable. The Aggies have never lost to a MWC team in program history, so don’t expect that to change in week three. The road game against Buffalo has trap game written all over it, especially since it follows two very tough games with Arizona and Texas A&M.Prediction: Nevada goes

.500 in non-conference play with wins against UC Davis and Buffalo while falling to both Arizona and Texas A&M.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Nevada has their easiest conference schedule since joining the MWC in 2011, mostly because the West Division lacks the talent of the

Mountain Division. Nevada’s conference opponents combined for a lackluster 40-63 record last year. The Wolf Pack avoid facing conference champion Boise State as well as Colorado State and Air Force.

Many of Nevada’s more difficult conference games come on the road, specifically against Fresno State, Utah State and San Diego State. This could prove problematic considering Nevada’s road record over the past two years is just 4-8. Prediction: Nevada falls

just short of winning the West Division. The road schedule is too difficult down the stretch and the Pack will drop games either at Utah State or San Diego State in November.

POTENTIAL UPSETSNevada takes a trip to

eastern New York to take on the Buffalo Bulls on Sept. 26. This is a potential upset because the Buffalo offense brings back all of their firepower from a season ago. Senior running back Anthone Taylor, senior quarterback Joe Licata and senior wide receiver Ron Willoughby lead an offense that brings back both experience and playmaking ability. Licata in particular will look to pick apart an inexperienced Nevada secondary with his ability to throw down-field and build on the 60 touchdown passes in his career. Prediction: Nevada escapes

Buffalo with a hard-fought win, but the Bulls expose some holes in the secondary.

Expect a seven- or eight-win season and a berth in a lower-tier bowl game. Two tough non-conference games and a tough slate of road games in the month of November will lead to Nevada to fall just short of a birth in the MWC Championship Game.

Jack Rieger can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter @JackRieger.

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By Neil Patrick Healy

T here are two types of motiva-tional speakers. Some tell their story of a rise from the ashes or of an overwhelming desire

to succeed. The other isn’t quite as poetic. The second type has everything go wrong, but they find a way to move forward. Former major league left-handed pitcher Dave Dravecky is the second type of speaker. He spoke to a crowd of around 150 students at the Joe Crowley Student Union on August 24 about his devastating cancer diagnosis, the loss of his baseball identity, an ensuing battle with clinical depression and a struggle to put his life back together.

Dravecky was an All-Star pitcher with the San Diego Padres in 1983 and a key contributor to the San Francisco Giants playoff run in 1987. He was living his dream of playing professional baseball and was poised to have a big year with the Giants in 1988.

“I’m thinking that this year is going to be my year, but by September I noticed a small lump on the outside of my left arm and shoulder,” Dravecky said. “Before the season had started, all the tests were inconclusive, but by this time that lump was half the size of a golf ball. I went in for an MRI and when the results came back I was told I had a desmoid tumor with centers of fibrosarcoma.”

Doctors were aggressive, and after 10 and a half hours of surgery, they removed the tumor along with 50 percent of Dravecky’s deltoid muscle. He was given the news that outside of a miracle he would never pitch again, but Dravecky was determined to get back on the mound.

After the rehab regiment that Dravecky called the greatest prizefight of his life, he made his comeback on Aug. 10, 1989, with an eight-inning performance, beating the Cincinnati Reds 4-3.

Five days later, Dravecky was in Montreal set to pitch against the Expos. In a pregame meal with teammate Bob Knepper, Dravecky had a conversation

that would allude to the next chapter in his story.

“I was talking about the miracle of my comeback and Knepper turns to me and says, ‘It’s not the miracle of the comeback that’s so important. It’s the miracle of salvation, and the day that your faith became real to you.’”

That miracle began when his come-back came to an end. In the sixth inning against the Expos, Dravecky threw his last pitch when the humerus bone in his arm snapped. Fans at the game said that the sound of the break could be heard throughout the stadium and Dravecky was seen rolling on the ground in pain.

“When I was on the ground, all I heard were Knepper’s words,” Dravecky said. “I thought to myself, ‘Oh my god. This is so much bigger than the game.’ I wouldn’t discover the meaning behind everything that had happened for a few years because the real pain and suffer-ing was about to begin.”

Dravecky was forced to retire in 1989 after a second break in his arm and dis-covering that the cancer had returned. He later fought a staff infection for 10 months and doctors were forced to re-move his left arm and shoulder in order to save his life. In the midst of losing his pitching arm, Dravecky welcomed the change.

“I figured with all my physical, emo-tional and spiritual problems, getting rid of my left arm and shoulder would get rid of all my problems,” Dravecky said. “My arm had become completely useless, so my wife and I handled the surgery really well and we were excited to move on.”

After the initial relief of not carrying his arm and the nuisance that came with it, the reality set in that Dravecky was never going to pitch again.

“As a pitcher, my left arm was my identity,” Dravecky said. “Now that it was gone, I began to have a real identity crisis.”

Dravecky’s life without his arm or his baseball identity had begun. He spoke at events as a motivational speaker, but Dravecky was not in the right place mentally.

“One moment I remember is when we were lying in bed and it was post-amputation,” said Jan, Dave Dravecky’s wife. “Dave was just frustrated with everything that was going on and he turned to me and said, ‘How can you love me? I’m only half a man.’”

This depression climaxed when Dravecky was giving a speech in Palm Beach, Florida in 1991.

“I was sitting in my hotel room and I was dreading having to speak,”

Dravecky said. “Jan calls me, but I was angry and didn’t want to talk. She said to me, ‘you have two choices tonight for when you go out there to speak. You can be honest and tell everyone how you really feel or you can fake it.’”

That conversation was the moment that Dravecky knew that acceptance is the first step toward recovery. He explained the details of his trials and the resulting depression.

“Afterwards, 250 men were waiting to thank me for giving them permission to talk about their own struggles going on inside of them that they didn’t feel the freedom to talk about,” Dravecky said. “That moment was the beginning of an amazing journey forward.”

Both Dave and Jan Dravecky enrolled in 18 months of counseling for clini-cal depression and Dave had 12 more

months for his anger. “The healing process is still ebb

and flow, but it got better with time,” Dravecky said. “There were good days and bad days, some struggles and a lot of growing up.”

Dravecky is now a published author, an ambassador for the San Francisco Giants and he travels to tell the story of his journey through life. He still strug-gles, but his new mindset has made his journey easier.

In a way, Bob Knepper was right. The miracle wasn’t Dravecky’s comeback, but his salvation. Everything went wrong, but he found a way to move forward.

Neil Patrick Healy can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter @NeilTheJuiceMan.

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BREANNA DENNEY/NEVADA SAGEBRUSHDave Dravecky sat down with reporters at the Joe Crowley Student Union on Aug. 24. Dravecky went in depth about how he is coping with this loss of his left arm, his baseball identity and battling clinical depression.

By Michael Bradley

The Nevada women’s soccer team lost their home opener to the University of Montana last Friday night by a score of 1-0. Coming off a draw in the season opener against Gonzaga, the Wolf Pack was looking for their first win of the season. Montana came into the game with one win and one draw.

In the first minute of play, Montana’s Mackenzie Akins took a shot from outside the 18 box that hit the far post and broke past Nevada goalkeeper Kelsey Quintos.

“There’s not a lot you can do, but let those go,” Quintos said. “There were no real surprises with them, and that goal was just some individual magic.”

After giving up that early goal, Quintos adjusted to the Montana strikers and went on to finish with four saves for the game. Montana had control in the first half as they totaled six shots with four on goal, compared to Nevada’s four shots with two on goal.

Nevada became more aggressive in the second half by picking up their defensive intensity and taking more shots.

“Being a goal down, we came into the second half with a sense of urgency,” said senior forward Daisha Jones-Oglesby. “We were told we knew what we had to do by [Coach Price] and it was our job to get done.”

As the momentum began to pick up for Nevada, a promising cross was launched into the box in at the 70-minute mark. Jones-Oglesby headed the ball towards goal, but it was denied by the cross bar and sailed out of bounds.

“I thought it was in,” said Jones-Oglesby. “It felt good, looked good and that’s as close as it gets.”

That shot attempt was the greatest threat on Montana’s defense, but the Grizzlies stepped up and didn’t allow another shot on goal for the rest of the night. After the game, Nevada head coach Melissa Price noted that the lack of execution and fundamental errors were the difference makers in the game.

“We wanted to keep the ball a little more than we did and we had some trouble transitioning from defense to offense,” Price said. “There were quite a few errors that could have been avoided. During halftime, I talked about how about our defensive pressure needed to go up and how we needed to go after 50/50 balls more aggressively.”

The lack of execution and failure to convert on scoring opportunities doomed Nevada against the Grizzlies. Staying aggressive for the whole 90 minutes and converting shot opportunities will be key as Nevada tries to pick up their first win when they travel to UC Irvine this Friday.

Michael Bradley can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @TheSagebrush or @Sage-brushSports.

NATHAN BROWN-SILVA/NEVADA SAGEBRUSHNevada sophomore forward Morgan Beye (22) taking the ball up field. Nevada falls to 0-1-1 on the season and will look for their first win this friday against UC Irvine

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