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Health experts urge flu caution
Students shouldn’t panic about the swine flu outbreak, but taking general health precautions is a good idea, health experts said. “Could it come here? Yes,” Judy Davis, a spokeswoman for the Washoe County District Health Department, said. “Will it come here? We don’t know yet.”Former coach turns down $151,000 offer
The University of Nevada, Reno offered $151,000 dollars Friday to former Nevada soccer coach Terri Patraw in a move that was deemed strategic by the school.State minimum wage to rise 70 cents in July
Nevada’s minimum wage will increase by 70 cents on July 1 after an annual recalculation of minimum wage rates. For some students at the University of Nevada, Reno, this increase means receiving a higher paycheck. Kent Irwin, a 19-year-old English major, works for a local cleaning and maintenance company and is paid minimum wage.Professors need to turn in book orders early
To the 258 professors who turned in their textbook orders on time, thank you. To the rest of the professors: Get on it.Pack falls in WAC Championships
Both of Nevada’s tennis teams entered the Western Athletic Conference Championships this past weekend in Honolulu riding high on confidence. The men were the No. 4 seed while the women boasted a No. 3 ranking. That swagger was quickly erased as both teams were eliminated from the tournament.Photos
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RSJ Advertising Professor Bourne Morris is retiring. 3 Replies
Yes, Professor Bourne Morris is retiring and we’re all going to miss her greatly. She’s been here since 1983 and built the quality of our advertising program, our journalism school and our universi...
Tagged: retirement, morris
Started by Donica. Last reply by Joanne M. Lisosky, Ph.D. Jun 18.
MassMedia Looking to Hire a Full-Time Social Media Specialist
MassMedia is looking to hire a full-time social media specialist. We need a creative, committed social media junkie to help us create online campaigns and improve consumer relations for a variety o...
Started by Ananda Jun 3.
Man Vs. Earth: The Wreckoning 1 Reply
"The day after Earth Day, you feel mildly embarrassed that you forgot yesterday was Earth Day." A couple years old, but still a fun bit: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart M - Th 11p / 10c Man V. Ea...
Started by Deidre. Last reply by Ananda Jun 3.
RSJ Professor Warren Lerude is retiring.
Professor Warren Lerude has brought distinction to the Reynolds School as a winner of journalism's highest honor, the Pulitzer Prize. We've all benefited from that, and even more, from Warren's pas...
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Started by Donica May 6.
Notice the "news" channel doing the "reporting." 1 Reply
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart M - Th 11p / 10c Baracknophobia - Obey comedycentral.com Daily Show Full Episodes Economic Crisis Political Humor
Started by Schuyler. Last reply by Deidre Apr 9.
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Posted by Charles Woodman on April 9, 2009 at 3:43pm
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Posted by Catherine Stokes on April 9, 2009 at 11:00am
Protest At Funerals
“Don’t waste your tears on fallen soldiers” and “God hates fags” are two of many picket signs held by radical religious groups protesting the funerals of soldiers and other Reno citizens.
“To me, funerals have always been seen as a sacred venture,” Josh Olsen, 24, U.S. military sergeant, and UNR ROTC member said. “It is a strictly familial affair. Protest is always about the appropriate time and place, and a funeral is not appropriate.”
Assembly Bill 1,… Continue
Posted by Catherine Stokes on March 26, 2009 at 11:54am
Profile Piece on Matthew Forister
Seated at the laboratory counter, Matthew Forister began to transfer testing materials from test tube to test tube.
“Right now I am studying DNA from a butterfly,” Forister said. “This butterfly has an obscene number of subspecies.”
Forister, 34, and a Research Assistant Professor Dept. of Natural Resources & Environmental Science at the University of Nevada, Reno, is conducting ecology research on different plant eating insects. Bugs are the… Continue
Posted by Catherine Stokes on March 26, 2009 at 11:53am
UNR brings philosophical reflection to campus
The Greek philosopher Socrates once said, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” For the students and faculty of the University of Nevada, Reno, the philosophical documentary “Examined Life” re-examines the basic ideologies of life, community, and humanity.
The film… Continue
Posted by Le Cric De Coeurs on March 26, 2009 at 11:51am — 1 Comment
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