Issue: June 14, 2001
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Invitation to the ball
A look at the Reno Silver Dollar Court, an organization within the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender community which raises money for charitable causes.
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Gangs, cops and issues of trust
When an anti-gang officer shot a 16-year-old gang member, it reminded some Renoites about why a citizen review board is desperately needed to investigate police actions.
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It’s in the genes
An interview with certified genetic counselor Robbin Palmer.
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Trouble over waters
A fight last week has led to a band calling for a boycott of the bar where the incident occurred; two local legislators are potential targets of reapportionment, but not because of anything they did lately; the Sparks Tribune has a new editor.
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Good bills, ‘sensible session’
The Nevada Legislature made progress toward workers’ rights and equitable health care this year.
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Letters for June 14, 2001
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
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Lakes and snakes
Our columnist marvels over his snake friends and The Lake With No Trees.
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Observations, confessions and revelations
Mike comments on topics including Moon Unit Zappa, rising cable bills and the laundry sniff test.
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Gloating on graduation day
TMCC High School gives teens an innovative chance to complete high school.
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Wealth and water
On dry summer days, Water: Life in a Dry Land is sure to quench your thirst for history.
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Feeling fruity
The farmers’ markets opening this week bring truth, beauty and fresh fruit to Northern Nevada.
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Crazy Taxi
Wonderful graphics and humorous dialogue highlight the PlayStation 2 version of Crazy Taxi.
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Christgau’s Consumer Guide: Albums of the ‘90s
Village Voice music critic Robert Christgau’s Consumer Guide is a lot of fun, even though its ratings system is complicated.
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Theater group looking for new home, partnership
The Actory Theatre Arts Centre considers becoming a resident company in partnership with a private business owner or government entity.
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Classic gender-bender
The Nevada Shakespeare Festival makes bold statements and gets big laughs with Twelfth Night.
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A hack of a movie
Despite the exposure of Halle Berry’s breasts, Swordfish is simply not worth seeing.
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Lee “Scratch” Perry
A two-disc set of Lee “Scratch” Perry’s UK Upsetter label, is a thrill.
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My Blue Haven
Blue Haven keeps the blues live in Northern Nevada.
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All meat, all the time
Cattlemens serves adequate steakhouse food with close attention to service.
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