Issue: August 12, 2004
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Scholarly pursuits
Is your child in grade, middle or high school? Does he or she eat, dress or ride the bus? These stories will help you plan the upcoming school year.
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More bad news for petitions
Ballot petitions are facing more opposition.
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Gambler’s aid
Denise Quirk, owner of Red Hawk Counseling, is a therapist who treats gambling addicts.
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Get them in the same room
Voters will elect a family court judge this fall, and sound information is essential to an informed judgment.
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Letters for August 12, 2004
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
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I wish, I wish, I wish I were a fish
Fish have it much better than humans. If only we could learn a lesson or two from our fine-finned friends.
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Follow the hypocrisy
The Reno City Council forgot who they represent with the Charter contract.
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A short ill-fated stock stint
Investments? Bah. I’m going back to my orthopaedic mattress savings account.
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Sound of rust
Robert Morrison says he feels emotionally moved seeing a piece like “O’Coeur … ” up in a gallery again after years of it sitting in storage.
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Looking for sax?
Our writer samples Reno’s flourishing jazz scene.
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Byrne-ing man
David Byrne, formerly of the Talking Heads, is bound to give Renoites their money’s worth.
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Dude be a lady tonight
Reminiscent of Some Like It Hot, Yellow Jacket Margaritas features “fairies,” feigning, fine food and opportunities for friend-making.
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Smooth Cruising
If you loved Heat, you’ll love Collateral; Cruise, Foxx, Mann et al shine.
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Live vibes
Not only is Bluestone’s sound-check better than most bands’ sets, but its members also expand the possibility of what the blues can be without sacrificing any of the emotional resonance.
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Back to the bistro
The Cheese Board does sandwiches like Godiva does chocolate.
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Pains to register
Tips for getting into a class when it’s already full.
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The right professor
The ultimate responsibility for academic success is on the students’ shoulders, but choosing the right teacher can help.
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It’s not who you know… OK, it’s who you know
Ten people on campus every student should recognize.
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Reno from A-Z
New college students need a little help negotiating the streets of their new home. Here’s a primer.
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Netiquette
Plugging into the Internet on campus is easy. Here’s how to maintain your relationship with your computer and your fellow students.
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Cheap living
There are all kinds of deals out there for students on tight budgets.
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“I caught an STD?“
Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise, especially in Nevada. How do you know if you have one, and how do you deal with it?
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Beat the stress
Emotional difficulties can arise during times of stress—like finals—there’s help.
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Watcha gonna do?
University of Nevada police are faced with many of the same duties as their off-campus counterparts.
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No need to cheat
The penalties can be tough when you break the rules or the law.
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