Issue: August 13, 2009
Hi everybody,
Another week, another staggering work of heartbreaking newsprint genius. (If I spelled it, g-e-n-i-o-u-s, would you get that I’m kidding?) Anyway, on the cover, we have a veritable War and Peace of Q and A’s, as I sit down with the new Washoe County schools superintendent, Heath Morrison. He’s a sincere, experienced guy, and I’ve got the feeling he’s found a home here. For the full story, remember to read “Meet the New Boss” online. Speaking of literary literature, Clarissa Leon talks to and about Shawn Grady, the author of a hot new Christian novel. Turns out, the author’s a hero with a soul on fire. In Green, Kat Kerlin looks at going directly to the farm to buy food. While it’s all new, it’s sort of a remembrance of things past. Anyway, check out all the links below—we have great expectations that you’ll approve.
Thanks again for reading the paper. If it weren’t for you, we’d be les miserables.
Brian
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Meet the new boss
Washoe County’s new school superintendent Heath Morrison is young, experienced and excited, but can he turn around the district?
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Student loan changes sought
Obama plan for federally guaranteed student aid would cut costs by cutting the private sector out of the program.
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Ensign v. Sotomayor
Nevada senator says Obama court choice would threaten the “sanctity of our Constitution.”
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Gov. Gibbons excluded from stimulus program
Legislative Democrats turn handling of federal moneys over to state controller’s office.
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Wine seller
Anthony Kingsland is the new owner of The Cellar Wine Co., a wine bar in Sparks.
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A train would reign, not be built in vain
Wouldn’t better mass transit between California and Nevada be great?
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Can’t trust that day
Some weeks are more difficult than others.
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Letters for August 13, 2009
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
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Intro to the Gorge theatre
A world class concert site is located in a town of 528 people.
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Fly away, black swan
You think we’re nearing the end of the recession? Look for the black swan in the continuing foreclosure crisis.
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Weather ’tis nobler
Nasty weather is just a risk you run with outdoor theater.
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The fire next time
A Reno firefighter explores flames and faith in his debut novel.
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Morning stretches
Sure, you have to get up early, but isn’t a 6:30 a.m. stretch at The Yoga Center a good way to start the day?
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Suspicious minds
Steve Zahn rocks in A Perfect Getaway, a thriller that keeps you guessing.
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Funny People
Going to the movies? Here’s your local guide to the highs and lows of Hollywood’s latest releases.
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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Going to the movies? Here’s your local guide to the highs and lows of Hollywood’s latest releases.
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Julie & Julia
Going to the movies? Here’s your local guide to the highs and lows of Hollywood’s latest releases.
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R! E! N! O!
A new compilation CD celebrates the successes of Reno’s Dutch-inspired youth arts organization.
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Mixed noodles
The service is slow, and the food is inconsistent, but this is the place to go for bubble drinks!
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Direct to the source
What you won’t usually find at the farmers market.
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BPA: The cigarette of tomorrow?
The result of a food safety bill could ban or restrict the controversial chemical.
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Water in a dry state
Phoenix, Ariz. Has cut its water use 20 percent since 1980, even while its population explodes.
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Eco-Event: Pickling and Probiotics workshop
Learn how to preserve part of your harvest at this River School event.
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Here we are now, entertain us
Top all-ages spots near campus.
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Making the cut
How budget cuts will affect incoming freshmen.
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Opportunity knocks
Where to get help without a Career Development office.
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Higher learning
Top 5 lessons you won’t learn in a classroom.
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