By Jacob Solis The Nevada Independent For the graduate students of Nevada, assistantships have long been a means to an end, a modest part-time stipend designed to defray the inability to hold a full-time job while writing a thesis or dissertation. But the last half-decade’s crushing mix of surging housing costs, coupled with soaring prices for food and gas, have … [Read more...]
Sen. Harris pickets with union, rallies Reno students
By Scott Sonner Associated Press RENO — Sen. Kamala Harris, D-California, told supporters in the early caucus state of Nevada Thursday she expects impeachment proceedings to move quickly in the House because of growing evidence President Donald Trump has committed crimes against the United States. “I don’t think it’s going to take very long because it’s a pretty tight … [Read more...]
UNR Gets Green Light for Football Stadium Lawsuit
Associated Press RENO — The state Board of Regents has approved the University of Nevada, Reno’s request to file a lawsuit against architects they blame for a botched renovation project that left the school’s football stadium in violation of the Americans with Disability Act. The university plans to seek reimbursement for the $3.8 million it says it will cost to redesign … [Read more...]
Wolf Pack to Play Arkansas State in Arizona Bowl
The Nevada football team is returning to the site of its last bowl appearance and victory as the Wolf Pack today accepted an invitation to play in this year’s NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl. This year’s Arizona Bowl is set for Saturday, Dec. 29 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Kickoff will be at 10:15 a.m. PT and the matchup pits the Wolf Pack against the Arkansas State Red … [Read more...]