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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

In 1992, a cataclysmic chain of events devastated the American grocery chain Food Lion. The demise of this corporation was not due to the economy, the consumers or the government. Instead, it was the practices of journalism activists that uncovered the scandal that crippled Food Lion. For years the federal government had heard reports of alleged health and packing abuses being committed by Food Lion. Eventually, these reports attracted the attention of ABC News. “The Government Accountability… Continue

Dennis Dimick, executive editor for the National Geographic, illustrated his concern over global warming not just in words, but also through photography in a lecture held on March 5. Dimick was raised in an agricultural community near Mt. Hood in Oregon. From a young age, Dimick was interested in photography and documenting the world around him. That interest eventually would lead him to the National Geographic, capturing the world through a camera lens. Because Dimick's passion is in recording… Continue

Political discourse over the 2008 election filled the air as former Nevada Governor Richard Bryan and Republican political strategist Sig Rogich reflected on the 2008 presidential election. Bryan and Rogich both hold venerable experiences in U.S. politics. Bryan viewed McCain as a “formidable” candidate with “a distinguished record and bipartisan appeal.” However, in spite of McCain’s experience, both Rogich and Bryan felt the circumstances proved greater than his performance. “McCain was a vi… Continue