Being a student while grieving
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Being a student while grieving

Balancing the needs of a college curriculum with added stress from loss can be tough for many students – but support is available.

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Comida and Community
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Comida and Community

Carniceria Samber is a Hispanic market in Sparks that is not only a place where people can find excellent food, but also a place where they can be part of an amazing community. 

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Muslim Student Association calls for unbiased communications on Israel-Gaza war
Lynn Krista Mae Lazaro Lynn Krista Mae Lazaro

Muslim Student Association calls for unbiased communications on Israel-Gaza war

In an email addressed to the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Chancellor Patricia Charlton, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) at the University of Nevada, Reno shared their concerns of a statement that Charlton released on Friday regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.

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Best Plants to Grow in the Dorms
Lynn Krista Mae Lazaro Lynn Krista Mae Lazaro

Best Plants to Grow in the Dorms

An easy to read guide on the best plants for beginner plant owners. These plants can handle a little forgetfulness between watering.

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A Special Blend of Home
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A Special Blend of Home

Fausta Apambire, a lighthearted baker, chef, businesswoman, wife and mother, brings cross-cultural cuisines to the Reno community.

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Growing Gardens to Feed Our Bellies and Our Souls
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Growing Gardens to Feed Our Bellies and Our Souls

Community gardens are popular in the United States and around the world. They are often strategically developed to meet environmental and social goals in urban areas. Gardening can be big, but small gardens can speak just as loudly and connect us to these important parts of ourselves. 

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A Celebration of Joy and Movement at UNR’s Annual Spring Dance Concert
Tristen Taylor (They/Them) Tristen Taylor (They/Them)

A Celebration of Joy and Movement at UNR’s Annual Spring Dance Concert

The spring Dance concert is a tradition done by the University of Nevada, Reno’s Dance department. After two long years of online dance due to the global pandemic we are still facing, the concert is finally able to be performed in its true form, live and on stage.

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Disney’s Encanto and Representation
Dania Maldonado Dania Maldonado

Disney’s Encanto and Representation

(En Espanol) Disney’s long-anticipated movie Encanto was released in theaters in November of 2021 and it gained even more traction after being released on Disney’s Plus. The film received a lot of positive feedback because of its diversity in characters, fun music and storylines, and rich culture. One of our student reporters, Dania Maldonado, wrote her thoughts and opinions on the representation throughout the film from her own Latina perspective.

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Encantada de Verme a Mi
Dania Maldonado Dania Maldonado

Encantada de Verme a Mi

La esperada película de Disney, Encanto, se estrenó en los cines en noviembre de 2021 y ganó aún más tracción después de ser lanzada en Disney's Plus. La película recibió una gran cantidad de comentarios positivos debido a su diversidad en los personajes, la música y los argumentos divertidos, y la rica cultura. Una de nuestras estudiantes reporteras, Dania, escribió sus pensamientos y opiniones sobre la representación de la película desde su propia perspectiva latina.

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A Shero’s Journey: Meet the Cast
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A Shero’s Journey: Meet the Cast

Meet the cast of A Shero’s Journey or What Anacaona and Yamaya Taught Me written by Guadalis Del Carmen. The cast answers the question: “What do you hope for the audience to take away from this play?”

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The Adultification of Black Girls
Lynn Krista Mae Lazaro Lynn Krista Mae Lazaro

The Adultification of Black Girls

When Jaylah Davis was 11-years-old, a man started harassing her as she walked down the street with her friend. He was making unsolicited comments about her about her legs.

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