Issue: August 09, 2001
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My summer craniotomy
An RN&R staffer first realized something was wrong during a trip to San Francisco, but she wouldn’t learn what that something was until she had a seizure in a video store—she had a tumor on the lining of her brain.
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Verdi land grab
A court case will decide Reno’s “manifest destiny” as Verdi residents try to hang on to their rural lifestyle.
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The dance monster
An interview with Lesley Bandy, the artistic director of Taniwha Dance.
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Only 390 days left
Election buzz is starting up again. While the buzz is interesting, it’s necessary to keep in mind that September 2002 is a long way away.
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Casino cocaine collapse
People will eventually revolt against gambling, just like they revolted against cocaine 100 years ago.
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Letters for August 9, 2001
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
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Bunnies, be gone!
Forget phony coyote pee—only humane bunny traps can save your garden, says our columnist and beginning gardener.
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Grow-it-yourself medicinal pot
Sick Nevadans will be able to register in October to legally smoke marijuana for relief from pain, nausea or muscle spasms.
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Explosive collage
James McNulty finds explosive art in a surprising place: firework wrappers.
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Pride with a smile
Comedian Scott Silverman, who kicks off Reno Gay Pride next week, says he celebrates gay pride every day, and he wants straights and gays to feel the same way.
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A slice of Northern Nevada
Rollan Melton’s new collection of columns is simple and poignant.
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Smooth Jazz 92.1 Concert Under the Stars w/Dave Koz & Friends
An event of note from the weekly calendar.
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Singer-songwriter says follow your dreams
Urban folksinger Kimberlee, who will perform at Big Ed’s Saturday, waited until the age of 30 to pursue music full-time, but she says the wait has been worth it.
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Makes me want to shout
KITUS’ Quiet on the Set is a brilliant mix of silent film and live theater.
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Tuckered out
Jackie Chan does some great stunt work in Rush Hour 2, but Chris Tucker’s shtick can be mighty grating, says our film reviewer.
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A spark of life
New local band The Spark is electrifying Reno with its unique sound.
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Gotta have soul
Tony’s Original Chicago Express suffers from lackluster food and service.
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