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Conference and Conference USA announced Friday a merger into a 22-team football league. The league would span across 16 states and ve time zones, and could start as early as 2012.
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I fully expected to stay on the faculty at UNR until I retired, decades from now. It was devastating to have to leave, especially when I feel that I still have so much to contribute. Valerie Weinstein, former professor
cases that includes Faculty Senate review. Administrators offered her a position as a lecturer, which president of the UNR chapter of
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Wh Who: The Th Department D t t of f Legislative Affairs What: The CNN Republican presidential candidate debate viewing. When: Today, 5-6:00p.m. Where: The Joe Crowley Student Union Theatre.
a summary of how close the candidate is to supporting his or her positions. This knowledge becomes invaluable during the session, especially for bills affecting higher education, Stannard said. We can look at this index and nd the 10 people who may be on the fence or moderate, Stannard said. The indexs creation is one of many steps the Department
t was 1997, and the rst Reno Gay Pride festival was underway downtown. Paco Poli, a gay alumnus from the University of Nevada, Reno, spotted what he considered to be an offensive sight in the crowd a topless man, wearing white Daisy Dukes and a pair of fairy wings on his back. Poli, one of the events organizers, told the man to leave. The surprised participant protested, saying his costume was acceptable at parades in the Bay Area. I told him, This is Reno, Poli said. We dont do that here. Fourteen years later, the Silver State retains a unique status for the rights of those in the LGBT lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered, community. Though gay marriage, one of the largest uphill battles for many LGBT advocates, is illegal under
the Nevada Constitution, the state has shifted toward tolerance. According to people in the LGBT community, the movement helps in the ght against negative reactions ranging from hate mail to suicide. National survey company Public Policy Polling released a statement in July stating that 45 percent of Nevadans think that gay marriage should be legal a stark contrast with the 67 percent state vote to ban gay marriage in 2002. As of Oct. 1, Nevadans can no longer discriminate against transgendered people in employment, housing and public accommodations. The move puts Nevada in the top 14 states for the openness of its trans policies, transgendered Equality Nevada lobbyist Lauren Scott said. The same date marked the
University of Nevada, Reno students Alex Aikens, left, and Missi Motley.
Former University Nevada, Reno President Milton Glick speaks to students during the December 2008 commencement.
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Prospective members of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity stand Friday in the Joe Crowley Student Union theatre during the groups formal recognition as a colony. The chapter drew 62 potential members, about 15 more than an average pledge class at the University of Nevada, Reno.
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When I look back on it years from now, I can say I helped restart (Alpha Tau Omega). Besides, how cool does being a founding father sound? Jake Flynn, founding president of ATO
potential members, the most its had in about seven years, according to Sam Andrews, who holds the position equivalent to president of the chapter. Associate Vice President for Student Life Services Gerald Marczynski said ATOs numbers arent atypical for colonies. When he rst began at UNR, the Sigma Kappa sorority was colonizing, and they had similar numbers. Such strength is important for early chapters, Marczynski said. You really need critical mass to get the organization started again, he said. Grangier said the colony drew interest because it offers different opportunities from the established chapters. People are joining because they didnt nd other organizations on campus to suit what they want out of an organization, Grangier said.
Sigma Kappa sorority has occupied the former Alpha Tau Omega house since the group was suspended in 2008 for hazing. Though ATO owns the residence, the new group wont move into a house for about a year, administrators said.
When they joined ATO, they really (got) to mold and shape their own. The university wont ofcially recognize the colony as a chapter until the group meets the institutions requirements, many of which are to align with the national organizations values, Menolascino said. The group wont have a designated chapter house until that time. Sigma Kappa currently occupies ATOs old house, she said. The members had to go through an interview process before they were admitted, Grangier said. I really want to change ev-
eryones perception of ATO, he said. We are going to stay clear of the past few years completely. We are a new group, new faces and new ideas. Alumni werent completely absent from the colonization process. Matt Callahan, ATO alumni chairman who rushed in 1995, interviewed and helped recruit members for ATO. I was really looking for those individuals who were looking to carry on such an exceptional fraternity, and 62 of them seemed perfect for me, Callahan said.
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From left to right, Speech Pathology and Audiology Clinic students Sarah Newsham, Meghan Williams, Ashley Ellis and Ariana Harrison pose with their mannequin Tina. The four students used the mannequin to conduct tests that relate hearing loss to headphone use.
credit for the project, Ellis and her fellow students started the project because they will be entering graduate school next fall to obtain doctorates in audiology, and they want to educate students about how their listening habits can affect their longterm hearing, she said. If someone can hear it standing next to you, its too loud, Ellis said. A lot of them thought they werent listening to it that loud. While factors such as the length of use and sound pressure can affect hearing loss in different ways, personal music devices such as iPods usually cause hearing damage, Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology professor Dennis Uken said. A safe rule of thumb is to not listen to music for more than an hour above a volume level of six on a scale of 10, Director of Diagnostic Audiology at the Childrens Hospital in Boston Brian Fligor said in a statement. Alexander Nichols, a 19-yearold journalism major, said he uses headphones while walking on campus despite the potential damage to his hearing. Like cigarettes, I know its hurting (me), but I just bite the bullet, Nichols said. While the UNR campus does not have a high volume of headphone-caused accidents, it increases the potential for accidents by diverting student attention away from trafc or other dangers, UNR Chief of Police Adam Garcia said. The potential (for accidents) always exists because someone listening to something on head-
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phones is not able to hear trafc or other possible approaching dangers, Garcia said.
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PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE When: 5-6 p.m. Where: Theatre on the third oor of the Joe Crowley Student Union The public will have free entry to a viewing party of the CNN Republican primary debate. Organizers will provide free food. For more information, contact legaffairs_programs@ asun.unr.edu.
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IKES MILITARY INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Wells Fargo Auditorium in the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
Fireworks go off just before a tower of crates is set ablaze in the north parking lot Friday night. The show was one of the last events during a pirate-themed week of activities that included an obstacle course in front of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, a food ght in the Manzanita Bowl and a hot dog-eating contest on the lawn of the Joe Crowley Student Union. Following the bonre, the Nevada Wolf Pack football team came out victorious Saturday against the New Mexico Lobos, 49-7.
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Defense analyst Tom Davis will give a presentation on former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower in the context of the modern military. For more information, call the Associated Students of the University of Nevada front desk at 775-784-6589.
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BRINGS CHARGES AGAINST UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY FOR VIOLATING DISABILITY LAWS
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is charging the University of Nebraska at Kearney for disobeying the Fair Housing Act, the White House said in a statement Tuesday. The institution denied a students request to live with her therapy dog in a university-owned apartment, the statement said. The student needed the animal for depression and anxiety issues. The case will go before a U.S. administrative law judge, the statement said.
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Ofcers responded to a report of threats at the Mackay Science building.
recently received a $410,220 grant from the National Science Foundation to develop exercise video games for people who are blind, according to a university statement released Friday. UNR assistant professor of computer science and engineering Eelke Folmer, the lead researcher, said children who are blind tend to become obese at higher rates because they have fewer exercise options. Because the technology uses the body as a display device, it could benet people who are deaf as well, the statement said. The team already has released a few exergames that can be played on the Nintendo Wii, including a bowling game, the statement said. Ever since we released the games on our website for free, weve received hundreds of positive responses from children, parents and teachers, Folmer said in a statement. Some blind children had never played a video game in their life and now all of a sudden they can play Wii games with their friends and family. Folmer is working on the project with researchers from the State University of New York at Cortland and the State University of New York at Brockport,
UNR RECEIVES GRANT TO TEST EXERCISE VIDEO GAMES FOR THE MARRIAGE: BLIND MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY URGES STATES TO ACCEPT LONGThe University of Nevada, Reno DISTANCE ONLINE WEDDINGS
A proposal from two Michigan State University professors is asking states to recognize new technology by accepting long-distance marriages, the university said in a statement Oct. 6. The document, Modernizing Marriage, points out that states already allow military couples to send representatives in their stead to weddings. A policy for e-weddings could open a door for elderly, ill, same-sex and deployed couples, the statement said. Technology such as Skype now allows people to interact through video and also could be applied to weddings, the statement said. Such a move could mean an economic boost for states that offer a better system than others, researcher Mae Kuykendall said in the statement. Legislators in Vermont have expressed interest in making such a policy. Every time states liberalize, they get nervous. But we urge states to stop being nervous and modernize their marriage laws, Kuykendall said in the statement. Michigan could get publicity and money for being innovative about something other than trying to make a car that somebody will buy.
THURSDAY, 10/13/11:
Police responded to a report of possession and consumption of drugs and paraphernalia at the Sierra Street Parking Complex. Ofcers responded to a report of tampering with a motor vehicle at Edmund J. Cain Hall.
MOVIE SERIES CAPTAIN AMERICA When: 9-11 p.m. Where: Theatre on the third oor of The Joe The Associated Students of the University of Nevada will screen Captain America: The First Avenger free for students. The movie details the origin of the Marvel superhero against the backdrop of World War II. For more information, contact directorprogramming@ asun.unr.edu.
WEDNESDAY, 10/12/11:
Police responded to two reports of destruction of property: one at Mt. Vida Street and Echo Avenue and one at 1674 N. Virginia St. Ofcers responded to a report of a stolen golf cart at Mackay Stadium.
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TUESDAY, 10/11/11:
Police responded to a report of petit larceny at the Nell J. Redeld Building. Ofcers responded to a report of fraud at 1664 N. Virginia St. Police responded to a report of trespassing at the Central Heat Plant. Ofcers responded to a report of a lost laptop at Argenta Hall. Police responded to a hit-and-run at the William J. Raggio Building.
SATURDAY, 10/15/11:
Police cited four individuals for minor in possession and consumption at Mackay Stadium and one at Hillside
LINCOLN HAUNTED BASEMENT When: 7-11 p.m. Where: Lincoln Residence Hall Lincoln Hall will host its annual Lincoln Haunted Basement, with this years theme being Mackays House of Toys. Admission is $2 or two canned goods. All proceeds benet the Evelyn Mount Foundation. The event will also take place Oct. 25. For more information, contact sarah.haeberlin@gmail.com.
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University of Nevada, Reno alumnus Kyle Collinsworth launched the myStuffID service as a venture that helps people nd items theyve lost. The business is mostly focused on the UNR campus but hopes to expand in the future.
linsworth said. UNR really prepared me to start a business. You have to talk about marketing, economics, nances ... at UNR you really get an understanding of what thats all about. For students such as 17-yearold business information major Zachary Bredeson, who has lost a sweater, phone and iPod since arriving at UNR this fall, such a program would help whenever he loses things. I would love to use myStuffID because then I dont have to ask around for my stuff, Bredeson said. The Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center staff collects about 60 lost items per week, Circulation Specialist Susan Ray said. At the end of the week, about 40 of the unclaimed items go to the Joe Crowley Student Union for cataloging into a computerized system, where all items are kept until somebody comes forward to claim them, she said. The current recovery system can be changed by myStuffID, especially for transportable and expensive items such as laptops and cellphones, Murray said. Because (Collinsworths) from UNR, we really wanted to gear it towards students, Murray said. Besides, students denitely could use this product because they are so portable. Nicole Stoudt, a 28-year-old psychology major, said she thinks myStuffID would be helpful if people called when they found her items. However, she doubts that it would work that way. Nonetheless, the company has no problem with returns, Murray said. Our product was based on the essence of the human race, Murray said. People are generally good. Statistics show that 80 percent of the time when someone nds something that isnt theirs, they are going to return it.
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FINDING VALUABLES
Th The myStuffID St ffID service i allows users to place a sticker on personal belongings. The sticker has a pin number and a phone number for the nder of the item to call. It is available in the ASUN Bookstore on the rst oor of the Joe Crowley Student Union. It costs $29.95 for a year. The Bookstore also has a free one-use sticker.
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Th The U University i it of f Nevada, Reno app Be in the Know is available for free download on the iPhone and Android app stores.
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As we were talking to students and everything, some of the feedback we were getting (was) that everyone uses their phone for everything. The phone app just kind of took off from there. Carol Millie, Ofce of Student Conduct Coordinator
People may think they are a 0.07 when in reality, they are a 0.1. Overall, Renwick believes the app will help give students an alternative to drinking. Brandon Woudhuysen, an 18-year-old mathematics and statistics major, heard of the app during Wolf Pack Welcome Week and downloaded it. Its great to know whats going on and gives you things to do, he said. The poker night, which was a few weeks ago, was cool. They had free food and prizes and stuff. Millie said Ofce of Student Conduct members will analyze the number of downloads and student satisfaction with the app in January. The information will help them decide if the ofce
College of Science Sens. Robert del Carlo and Akshay Sharma are organizing a town hall for their college to be held in November. and del Carlo have spoken with the dean of the College of Science about buying interactive operating tables. Division of Health Sciences Sen. Meelad Menbari is investigating the possibility of offering CPR courses in introductory community health sciences classes.
university interim President Marc Johnson to discuss the parking permit fee increase.
Internal affairs: Sen.
Edgington is researching why the association no longer offers frequent employee evaluations and raises.
Aesthetics: College of
Business Sen. Travis Moore is negotiating prices for making the posting board in the Ansari Business Building more visually appealing.
Discussions: College
The University of Nevada, Renos Be in the Know app offers social connection and alcohol education.
will continue to administer the project or if they will seek other departments on campus to take over the app once its funding a federal underage drinking grant runs out in June.
Ben Miller contributed to this story. Alex Malone can be reached at amalone@nevadasagebrush.com.
Committee on the ASUN Endowment Account for the Advancement of ASUN (SCASUNEAAASUN) will meet for the rst time on Friday to discuss the potential reduction or elimination of student fees to support the governments existence. of Nevada, Reno Manager of Environmental Affairs John Sagebiel will give a presentation to the Senate about sustainability soon.
of Education Sen. Sheree Hummel has set a date for the rst Pizza with the Police event and is working to ensure that the program will continue.
Audit: The Nevada System
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Sustainability: University
of Higher Educations audit of ASUN will begin with the Department of Clubs and Organizations on Friday.
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The Legislature is a complicated machine. The index is just one more tool (for the department). Associated Students of the University Nevada President Casey Stiteler
lasting change, Stiteler said. I think its always been important, but with the economic situation the state is facing, theres the potential opportunity that we as students and young citizens have to make an impact, Stiteler said. We got a real chance to get some things done. Consolidating lobbying efforts system-wide can be difcult, Stannard said. UNR and UNLV rst contacted each other this semester, and neither school communicated with the other during the last legislative session, he said. That session helped both departments realize they could use each other for mutual benet, Cornejo said. The last legislative session really unied us as higher education institutions in this state, Cornejo said. As a matter of fact, I dont think theyd be more attentive to a university president than theyd be to us.
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of Legislative Affairs has taken to maximize long-term impact in the state legislature, Stannard said. By laying the groundwork for future relationships with legislators, the department should experience increased communication during an often-confusing legislative time, Stiteler said. The Legislature is a complicated machine, Stiteler said. The index is just one more tool (for the department). While students have lobbied in the past, including the 1,300 Nevada students who attended a rally in Carson City earlier this year, their efforts usually are not very focused and longterm, NSHE Board Chairman Jason Geddes said. Geddes, who lobbied the state Legislature as ASUN president in 1989, said student input could have a tremendous effect at the legislative level. Its hard to have a more important voice than the student voice, Geddes said. Many legislators prefer speaking with students compared with other higher education ofcials, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nevada Student Affairs Director Ricardo Cornejo said. Additionally, the current nancial woes of Nevada could create the opening for a
Michael Stannard, the Director of the undergraduate student governments Department of Legislative Affairs, helped compile a comprehensive index of the entire state Legislature.
Theyd rather hear it from us. During election season, Stannard said he plans to create a simplied version of the document for students to use. Pages will be cut down to 10, and only the most important information will be highlighted, he said. Stiteler spurred the departments creation in December 2010, including drafting a bill for the ASUN senate and serving as the rst department director. Although Stiteler now has other obligations as president, he still contributes ideas and serves as an important resource for the young department, Stannard said. The only reason there is a Department of Legislative Affairs is because (Stiteler) had a vision that we needed that
department, Stannard said. As long as the department continues to hire strong, qualied people, well continue to be the arm of the president.
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Layoff
the Nevada Faculty Alliance Glenn Miller said would have meant a much lower salary. According to Weinstein, campus ofcials told her the position would never put her back on the track to tenured professorship. So Weinstein, who had worked at UNR for a decade, refused the offer, packed up her belongings, sold her house and moved with her family to Tulane University in New Orleans. I fully expected to stay on the faculty at UNR until I retired, decades from now, Weinstein said in an email. It was devastating to have to leave, especially when I feel that I still have so much to contribute. In September, she noticed the university was offering a tenure-track position in the Gender, Race and Identity program. The move, along with the ring of more than 45 other tenured faculty since the university started facing budget cuts from the state government in 2008, has weakened the pro-
tection tenure would normally give a professor from being terminated, Miller said. Interim Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Scott Casper said the Womens Studies department has been planning the tenure-track position in question since 2005. Miller said the administrators actions might violate the Nevada System of Higher Education Code. A section of the Codes fth chapter states that if nancial duress causes a faculty member to be red, the university should seek another position for them. Interim Provost Heather Hardy said the actions didnt violate the code. As for a violation of the spirit of the Code, Hardy said such an interpretation varies from person to person. Weinstein said she isnt sure if she would accept an offer to return to UNR. Now, after all that has happened, having relocated my family across the country, and having sold our house in Reno its hard to imagine turning around and coming back, she said.
Ben Miller can be reached at bmiller@nevadasagebrush.com.
Merger
The conference will be the fth for the Wolf Pack football team since 1991 (Big Sky Conference, Big West Conference, Western Athletic Conference, Mountain West Conference and the new conference which is yet to be named). MWC Commissioner Craig Thompson said the intent was to steer away from the status quo of a 10-team football league and create a new dynamic. Rather than await changes in membership due to realignment, it became clear the best way to serve our institutions was to pursue an original concept, he said in a statement. Wolf Pack football head coach Chris Ault, who has led the athletics department through many conference changes as well as division status changes, applauded the move. Its a good idea and I think the thought process is good because were always just trying to be aggressive and keep moving forward, he said at Mondays
Its going to help stabilize our conference because its a movement of strength, and that might help deter teams from leaving, Cary Groth, Nevada Athletic Director
football practice. Another major factor in the move was making a larger case to become a conference that earns an automatic bid to a Bowl Championship Series bowl game. Whatever happens with the BCS, we have more strength in numbers, Groth said. Well have about 20 percent of (Division I football teams), so well have a bigger, stronger voice no matter what. Despite the long travel which awaits Nevada in potential road football games (of the C-USA
University
Birmingham University of Central Florida University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Texas, El Paso Wyoming
schools, most are on the east coast and the closest is the University of Texas, El Paso at about 1,200 miles away), Groth said theres really not a single thing Im concerned about with this move.
Eric Lee Castillo contributed to this report. Juan Lpez can be reached at jlopez@nevadasagebrush.com.
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is the number of conferences the Wolf Pack will have been in since 1991 after they join the new conference.
LGBT
termination of the Dont Ask, Dont Tell policy. Along with the Queer Student Union, UNR student Hieu Pham is working to bring the Gay and Allied Men of Excellence interest group to the university. Pham said he hopes to see the group established next semester. Its enough to make Missi Motley, a lesbian and 25-yearold psychology major at UNR, hope that she will one day tell her children about the old segregation story. There still are moments she doubts the progress Nevada has made. People point and stare at a male friend of hers who wears dresses. Men who hit on her dont believe shes homosexual. But the state has come a long way, she said.
If those are the problems were having now, its incredible, Motley said. Just 10 years ago, I would have never thought wed be this far.
to the Senate at the time. Again, whether it is considered a lifestyle or not, sexual preference is not a proper topic for our student leaders to debate let alone advocate through recognition. Joe Crowley, the universitys president from 1978-2001, said he doesnt remember gay rights being much of an issue on campus other than that instance. He received his fair share of complaints about the universitys usual matters but never got much input about LGBT issues. However, the climate has changed signicantly since then. When I started as president, I think we were still in the closet age when gays and lesbians were not here in any numbers, or at least noticeably were not coming out, Crowley said. By the time Matt Wolden was elected ASUN president in 2001, the tension around QSU had
died down, he said. Today, barriers still exist for many homosexuals. Mark Ciavola, president of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas College Republicans and a homosexual, said those in the GOP often have trouble accepting his membership in the party. Ive been likened to a Jew for Hitler, a black KKK member, Ciavola said. Ive had people send me hate mail (suggesting) I get AIDs and die. Chairman of anti-same-sex group Nevada Concerned Citizens Richard Ziser said there is room for homosexuals in the Republican Party if they believe in the groups message. However, the message following LGBT people is often liberal, he said. The push against LGBT-friendly policies is really a push against the forcing of homosexual tolerance onto those who dont
agree with it, he said. With every advancement of the homosexual agenda, theres less liberty in this country, Ziser said.
conservatives, the economic benets far outweigh any costs, UNR economics chair Elliot Parker said. People who come here sort of know that Nevada is a place where many of the standard rules dont apply, Parker said. In the future, many more countries and states will become more welcoming to LGBT tourists, Tanzella said. Many states that banned gay marriage, such as Nevada, have begun to see a growing acceptance for legal recognition of same-sex couples, Public Policy Polling Assistant Director Dustin Ingalls said. About 77 percent of Nevadans support some form of civil unions for homosexuals, according to information from a July poll.
Students gather for the Queer Student Unions weekly meeting Thursday in the Joe Crowley Student Union.
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STORY: OPINION: BITTER UNR/UNLV VENDETTA MAKES BOTH SIDES APPEAR UNCIVILIZED, FOOLISH
On October 12 2:34 a.m., LJ Johnson wrote: I thought this article was mostly on point. I also grew up in Vegas and came to Reno for school, so I also appreciate both sides of the rivalry. We all know the history of Nevada and UNLV has eerily similarities with the U.S. Civil War, but that doesnt mean people should act with the ignorance that was prevalent back then. I must say, though, that the cannon games have been getting much better over the last several years. On game day this year, I commented to a friend on the relative lack of FUNLV shirts compared to years past, seeing numerous Beat UNLV shirts in their place. In the battle over Fremont Cannon, I encourage Wolf Pack fans to continue on a course of being classy in exerting dominance over the Rebels.
tenure, was told the position would not lead to another tenure status, so she accepted a teaching job at Tulane University. After Weinstein left, a tenure-track position opened up in the Gender, Race and Identity program, which she was the director of before she left. But the university failed to inform her about this position. Actions such as these toward tenured professors show that the university is not protecting its professors and is making tenure seem insignicant in doing so. At the UNR Faculty Senates special meeting Thursday, the council motioned to suggest the
administration rehire Valerie Weinstein at her previous salary and rank into that position, according to Faculty Senate Chair David Ryfe from the Reynolds School of Journalism. But even if UNR were to extend its arms to Weinstein, it wouldnt be surprising to see her turn the position down after reviewing the manner in which the university handled the situation. The Faculty Senate said it thought the university violated the spirit of the Nevada System of Higher Education Code that details procedures for furlough or termination of employment due to nancial exigency or
curricular reasons (NSHE Code 5.4.7 (a)-(c)). The code basically states UNR is supposed to try as hard as it can to accommodate tenured faculty. Even during periods of slashed budgets, program cuts and changing landscapes, professors are the meat of an institution and should be treated as such. What differentiates universities from colleges is the great research that happens at universities through tenured professors, which gives the institution an avenue into a national spotlight. Without tenured professors here to conduct research, were no better than a college.
In turn, students also are being harmed because the quality of teaching is going down across the board. UNR needs to better uphold the idea of tenure. It should respect the motion suggested by the Faculty Senate to offer Weinstein her job back. If actions such as these continue, the quality professors we have at our school are going to start leaving willingly because they will know the school doesnt have their back.
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SNARK ATTACK
EDITORIAL CARTOON
he truth is, Im a cantankerous, unpleasant, unsociable individual (in a word, an asshole), and I hate almost everything and everyone (not really, but still). Due to the unfortunate combination of my circadian rhythms tendency to favor the night and societys tendency to operate mainly when the sun is still out, I have been unable to get a full nights rest since I was thrown into the harsh reality of school when I was a youngin.
PROBLEM
To put it simply, I have been in a perpetual state of exhaustion since I was 5 years old. I also have been a complete jerk since I was 5 years old my Enjolie brother will vouch for me on that. Esteve After engaging in intelligent discourse with my friend, who suggested my behavior may be linked to my constant state of fatigue, I decided to conduct an experiment to gain a denitive answer to a lifelong question was I just born this way as Lady Gaga suggests, or has my environment catapulted me into such a miserable state? You know, the old nature vs. nurture debate. Being the brilliant scholar that I am, I decided to conduct a super serious scientic experiment. Francis Bacon would be proud.
And you thought the real work happened on the eld. *Quotes from Nevada football team equipment manager Ryan Robertson.
STORY: OPINION: BITTER UNR/UNLV VENDETTA MAKES BOTH SIDES APPEAR UNCIVILIZED, FOOLISH
On October 11 10:14 a.m., Kathryn wrote: Only someone from the south would continue to refer to Nevada as UNR when referring to its athletics programs. Amen to that. In the end, fans will be fans. Half of what makes playing a rival fun is acting uncivilized and foolish. This kind of fan behavior and trash talking can be found even amongst fans of professional teams. How does whether a student is passing or failing their classes matter how or why they root for their team? There are plenty of non-students who are Nevada fans and act just as rowdy as students, if not more, when it comes the the UNLV rivalry. Hatin on UNLV is a time honored tradition for Nevada students, if you cant handle that, then leave.
RESEARCH
The Financial Times recently featured an article about a study conducted by Aleksander Ellis of the University of Arizonas Eller College of Management and Michael Christian of the University of North Carolinas Kenan-Flagler Business School. The subjects tested were nurses and college students, infamous for suffering from sleep deprivation. According to The Financial Times, results of the study showed that sleep deprivation doesnt just lead to poor performance on tasks that require innovative thinking, risk analysis and strategic planning, it also makes people more prone to commit deviant and unethical behavior. According to Jena McGregor of The Washington Post, who analyzed the research ndings, inappropriate responses and rudeness were symptoms of sleep deprivation. This salty behavior was caused by the body producing less glucose when exhausted. In turn, the lack of glucose limits brain function, particularly the prefrontal cortex, which helps us hide our disdain for others by inhibiting emotion and behavior.
HYPOTHESIS
Getting at least seven hours of sleep a night will make me less exhausted and less of an asshole. I wont hate people as much and wont be as annoyed by the incredibly rude and inconsiderate things people (particularly my co-workers) do on a regular basis, i.e. playing annoying music aloud and refusing to wear headphones, tapping incessantly on the damn table like they are Keith Moon and coughing repeatedly without covering their mouths, eventually getting me sick. I wont roll my eyes as much and will smile more. I also will laugh at things that are actually funny and stop laughing at the stupid, foolish things people do without realizing it. I will enjoy the sound of chirping birds instead of wanting to shoot them with pellets. The frequency of my side-eyes will decrease by at least 75 percent. I will like Christmas and babies. I will have a happier, more personable disposition.
EXPERIMENT
I will sleep at least seven hours per night for ve days straight, with the assistance of cough syrup (yes, Im sick, no Im not abusing the sizzurp).
Day one: Seven hours slept I went to bed at 10 p.m. the previous night, the earliest Id hit the sack since I learned how to spell my name. I lied in bed for two agonizing hours, just staring blankly at the ceiling, hoping I would nally doze off. Those were the most torturous hours of my life Id rather have former Vice President Dick Cheney waterboard me than ever have to go through that hell again. The few extra hours of sleep didnt make me feel any better the next morning; rather, I was frustrated and annoyed with myself for wasting two precious hours of my life I will never get back lying in bed and trying to go to sleep like a normal person. The-all-toofamiliar feeling of being lethargic continued throughout the day. Day two: Nine hours slept After getting many hours of rest I was feeling pretty good and by pretty good, I mean I didnt feel the unrelenting urge to brutally slap everyone who dared to speak to me before 11 a.m. However, I still wasnt anywhere close to being in what people consider a good mood. I popped off at a work meeting after a co-worker tried (but ultimately failed) to engage in a battle of the wits with me. But I blame that on being surrounded by foolishness, not lack of sleep. Day three: Seven hours slept All this sleep was getting in the way of my productivity. The extra four to ve hours wasted on the horrible lull in the day that is a nightly slumber cut into the time usually reserved for my basic routine necessities, such as grooming (I didnt wash or style my hair this entire week, in case you wanted to know), perusing the Internet for essential reading material such as Gawker.com and watching my weekly dose of Dexter. Oh, and homework. Sleep also got in the way of my rate of classroom success. I almost failed one of my midterms on account of setting my alarm late to ensure a full nights rest. Yes, Im that dedicated. Day four: Seven hours slept By this time I noticed a tangible difference in how I felt both physically and mentally. I didnt have the excessive urge to topple over and fall asleep mid-sentence like a narcoleptic. The dark circles under my eyes eased up, and I no longer looked
like I was KOd by Floyd Mayweather. I also didnt notice an increase in deviant behavior or a change in my ethical standards. Day ve: Eight hours slept Although my face was looking less busted, there was little to no change in my attitude or how I perceived things. I still grimaced at the screaming children in Starbucks and continued to side-eye the annoying overachiever in my French class who insists on taking up class time by showing off her terribly accented verbiage.
CONCLUSION
Despite getting more sleep in ve days than I usually get in two weeks, I still experienced a general ennui. I was dissatised with the behavior of my peers and their tendency to cough with their mouths uncovered and agrantly pick their noses. No amount of sleep could make me accept such uncivilized and ignoble behavior. Speaking of annoyances, my feelings about birds and their ungodly chirping didnt shift I still fought the urge to throw rocks at them (see, the deviant behavior never subsided). Sleep is not related to my degree of assholeness; its just a natural talent. My character still displayed an antagonistic disposition and childrens tears still caused me to experience a pleasant tickle in my black, frozen heart. While I didnt notice much of a change in my personality, my co-workers did. They noted I was more willing to listen and reason during petty arguments, still unmoving, but more polite about it, not as pessimistic, displaying less self-internalized hate, showing a lighter, less pissed off attitude and more willing to solve small problems with ease rather than hatred. This entirely credible experiment made me realize that yes, while I am an unpleasant person, my antagonistic ways are not unwarranted. Since Im being all scientic, lets consider the principle of Occams Razor. Whats the simplest explanation to my problem either Im the problem or everyone else is? Clearly its everyone and everything else thats the culprit here, not me. Yes, thats denitely it.
Enjolie Esteve studies journalism and philosophy. She can be reached at eesteve@nevadasagebrush.com.
CAMPUSCHAT
What puts you in a bad mood?
(I get in a bad mood) when people dont apologize or dont care that theyre being rude. Flaky people. If you say youre gonna do something you better do it or Im going to be so irritated. When I miss the due date of my homework (and when) I lose my cell phone.
Jue Wng 24, educational psychology Cynthia Uba 18, biochemistry
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he Occupy Wall Street protests are giving a much-needed voice to the working class of the American people. Thomas Jefferson once said, All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent. However, the movement needs more direction. It needs a main argument detailing what everyone wants. All people know Cory right now is that Thomas they want the nancial system to change, saying it caters to Wall Street
fat cats and the government. What we need to demand rst is to abolish the Federal Reserve system. This is a weighty suggestion but a necessary one to discuss. President Woodrow Wilson, convinced by a bunch of wealthy bankers, created the Fed in 1913. The idea was this centralized bank would be able to prevent depressions and recessions, or at least ease them. After President Wilsons term, he was asked if he had any regrets and said, I have unwittingly ruined my country. A great industrial nation is controlled by its system of credit. Our system of credit is concentrated. The growth of the nation, therefore, and all our activities are in the hands of a few men. We have come to be one of the worst ruled, one of the most completely controlled and dominated governments in the
civilized world. He was, and still is, correct. The Fed has complete control of our money. They decide how much should be in the economy, at what rate interest should be set and who is lent their money. Along with that, they dont answer to anyone. The government has no control over what they do with our money. In other words, they dont answer to the American people. Another problem is that the Fed can create money out of thin air. They just say, Hey, we should print some more money and then more money is pumped into the economy. Such methods devalue our currency and decrease the amount of goods and services we can buy with it. Since the Feds creation in 1913, the U.S. dollar has lost 95 percent of its purchasing
The Fed has secretly given out $16 trillion to U.S. banks, corporations and foreign banks all over the globe, according to the GOAs report.
power. The Fed also lends money to foreign banks, governments and businesses without the knowledge of the American people. Thanks to an amendment in the Dodd-Frank Act, the Government Accounting Ofce was able to conduct an audit of the Fed. What the group found was startling; the Fed has secretly given out $16 trillion to U.S. banks, corporations and foreign banks all over the globe, according to the GOAs report. Remember that the total output in America is about $14 trillion, so its obvious this is a problem. The Fed also allows politicians to nance their unconstitutional programs that help them get re-elected. This is why the United States doesnt need a balanced budget and can run a decit. There is so much more to this problem, so I encourage you to do the research and give the power back to the people it was intended for the American public.
Cory Thomas studies journalism. He can be reached at opinion@nevadasagebrush.com.
have been practicing downward dog, childs pose, forward folds, and my favorite pose of all pigeon pose, since I was 10 years old. However, it wasnt until I enrolled in a yoga class at the University of Nevada, Reno that I understood the importance and value of each pose. Yoga has become more than an exercise: its become my philosophy in life. I call it my Yogalosophy and these are the basic principles I follow:
ASANAS
Asana means to sit and be. Yoga focuses on understanding and controlling the body, breath and mind. Asana is a body position. For example, the sun salutation is an asana that should be practiced in the morning, as it wakes up the body. Childs pose is an asana to be practiced when tired, as it is a restorative pose. The asanas increase inner stability and will help you gain the energy needed to stay focused when studying.
Columnist Juan Lpez warns that drinking alcohol, which is comprised of empty calories that will ultimately be stored as fat, will negatively impact ones sleeping patterns, weight and overall state of wellness.
Jade Sheldon
PRANAYAMA
s hard as I tried not to, 10 days ago during the Nevada vs. University of Nevada, Las Vegas football game, drinking seemed like more of an obligation than a choice. As the organizer of a huge tailgate, the friendly and inebriated participants in that tailgate decided to thank me for my diligent work in putting the event together by offering me as much alcohol Juan as they could. And by Lpez offering, of course, I mean throwing alcohol in my face and screaming at the top of their lungs until I drank. I love my friends. As expected, the morning after didnt go so well as I felt lethargic and still drunk. Although Im young and full of vigor, I havent had a drinking day like this in months, and I do it by choice. Since Im crazily into my tness, I try to stay away from drinking as much as possible because alcohol stops me from reaching my tness goals. But how large of a detriment is it? After drinking for about 12 hours on Oct. 8, I decided to nd out the facts, so I went to one of the ttest people I know Johnny
Berriochoa, the tness and facilities coordinator at Lombardi Recreation Center. You may have seen Berriochoa teaching some sort of tness course at Lombardi. With a sleeve tattoo on his arm, hes hard to miss. First, he gave me the run-down on the caloric intake of beer, explaining that beer contains no nutrients our body can use. Essentially, beer is full of empty calories that will be stored as fat. And dont think working out on the weekends will save you from those unnecessary calories. Berriochoa explained that drinking after workouts will just negate those long hours spent in the gym. If youre working out all week and eating really clean, but then going our during the weekends and drinking a lot, its just a yo-yo effect, he said. Youre just tricking your body every week. Theres not really any gain or loss...Its going to plateau your fat-loss goal or your muscle-gain goal. Berriochoa added that drinking will also will affect your sleeping habits. Lack of sleep increases stress, in turn increasing the stress hormone cortisol and fat storage. If this wasnt enough to scare those of you are like me that are gym saints ve days a week, but bingers for the other two, this next set of numbers he threw at me really were an eye-opener. If someones drinking seven beers in a night four times per month, thats 840 nonnutrient calories were getting in a night,
In drinking seven beers per night on four nights per month, you could potentially put on a pound of fat per month solely off of this alcohol.
he said after multiplying 120 calories (per 12 ounces of beer) times seven (beers per night). Times that by four (nights per month), thats 3,360 calories that are in excess. Do you know how much is in a pound of fat? 3500 calories. So if you continue to drink like that once a week, seven beers every Friday, potentially you could put on a pound of fat per month. At the end of our talk I asked Berriochoa what he would recommend to college students the same students who are going to drink regardless of the consequences. If you have a goal in mind to lose body fat or get t for spring break, dont drink, he said. Its as simple as that. I guess its time for me to try and block out the screaming people with drinks in their hands that Im going to have in my personal space at the bar this Friday.
Juan Lpez studies journalism and Spanish. He can be reached at jlopez@nevadasagebrush.com.
Pranayama is breath control. Most people dont stop and think about the importance of how they breathe, but it plays a vital role in calming the mind, cleansing the body and awakening inner peace. Try sitting in a quiet spot, placing both hands on your belly and paying attention to your breath. This will take you into a calm, almost meditative state and help ease tension.
YAMAS
The yamas are my most treasured principle because they are where yoga stops being an exercise and starts being a philosophy. There are 10 traditional yamas, but my favorite one is the ahimsa, meaning non-harming. Pay attention to your thoughts; believe it or not, negative thoughts are harmful to your life. When you do yoga, you will nd that certain things wont irritate you. Negativity will roll off you like water off a ducks back. So what if today wasnt a great day? Tomorrow is a new day. Every breath is a new beginning and you will nd life to be more pleasurable the more you practice this.
NAMASTE
At the end of your yoga class, the instructor is likely to say namaste, then bow his or her head as the class repeats this phrase. Namaste means, I bow to the place in you that is of love and peace and harmony. Its recognition of the value and worthiness of human life. So the next time your yoga instructor says this word, be mindful of its meaning before you say it back. Relish in it and live by it. Yoga is a life-changing exercise. Its taken a lot for me to appreciate the relaxing art of yoga. As a person who enjoys strength training, however, practicing it daily has changed me. I love life. I see the beauty of everything. Instead of getting frustrated with the little things, I take the time to breathe and reect. My relationships are stronger, and I live each day with positivity, kindness and happiness. Try practicing yoga and you too will experience a tangible, positive change in your life.
Jade Sheldon studies journalism and English. She can be reached at opinion@nevadasagebrush.com.
DADDY ISSUES
Milk the Electra complex for all its worth, sex it up with older gentlemen
he Quad is ooded with easily forgettable men mostly business majors, or worse, Sigma Nus. These men are ne to practice on, especially if you hate yourself. College girls are likely to embrace all sorts of males: some fat, some skinny, some really intelligent and some frat boys. Mentally handicapped to physically handicapped, really young to Caitlin really old. The Thomas latter being the obvious favorite, next to guys in wheelchairs of course, who are irresistible, sweet and funny. And you can roll them down steep hills
off into the sunset. Free at last, buddy. I prefer men over 30. My last boyfriend was 30 and my last good lay was 31. This is still too young though, and I really disappoint myself sometimes. If you are dating or screwing a boy who is around your age, I have one question for you: Why? What can you possibly learn from someone who has as much growing up to do as you? This person has nothing to offer you except dry cleaning bills. They are just like you still evolving. Same issues. Same college. Same nave existence stained with confusion, curdling with halfbaked philosophies on how to live. Youre probably thinking, Caitlin, you hateful bitch, how am I supposed to nd an older man on a campus full of 20-something miscreants? I understand, annoyed reader. Its nearly impossible. But you got into college because youre smart, right? Use that
brain of yours and roll with me on some potentials. Fancy yourself a realist for a half second. If you have daddy issues, then you have daddy issues. There is no magic wand to help you cope with that. So be productive. Steer that Electra complex to your wildest dreams. The Electra complex is a theory by Carl Jung with roots in Sigmund Freud. Its all about how youre in competition with your mother to possess your father. Maybe youre sexually aggressive. Maybe you take things fast. Maybe you call him Daddy in the bedroom (dont ever be ashamed of role play). Anyway, it has much to do with your father. But even if youre best friends with your dad (What the hell is wrong with you?), you have daddy issues. The relationship is a bit of a grand scale for your future mates. Scary, huh? Not really. Frankly, I enjoy my Electra complex.
Hell, I wear it like a girl scout uniform. Stripping, lusting and being a mess is lovely. No matter how hard society and The Nevada Sagebrush commenters push, one should never be ashamed of themselves or their desires. Two words will save you from keggers with children all year. They are lled with hope for a better tomorrow grad students. Hell yeah! So prestigious they even get their own lounge. These types of students are the premier step in your quest for older men. Grad students are mature and smart. They study hard, and they stay hard. When I say hard, Im talking about their erections. First things rst, you need to stalk them and masturbate to their Facebook. Not like youre a crazy person, more like check their Facebook and see what their major is. And touch yourself to their prole pictures to stimulate
a sexual fantasy surrounding them. Ignite a mutual interest and act like an undergraduate in need of study help. Or you can just hang out in the grad lounge and act like one of them. Be sure to act serious and pretentious. Older gentlemen are hot, protective and practical. They can quench the most dehydrated, brutal daddy complex. And if youre feeling like taking your Electra complex to new heights, grad students tend to have a pretty steady working friendship with professors, too. You know, for studying and such. Just studying. All night, hardcore studying. Men are like Merlot, lovelier with age. Plus, they are fun to lock in a storage unit.
Caitlin Thomas studies English and womens studies. She can be reached at opinion@nevadasagebrush.com.
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ALBUM REVIEW
BJORK BIOPHILIA
Release Date: Oct. 10 Genre: Experimental, Electronica Grade: Cwhen compared with the pace of the preceding songs on the album, it wakes you up with tribal beats and electronic sounds. Though the overall album is incredibly unconventional, most of the songs lack a cohesive sound. They all follow similar melodic patterns, vocal styles and feature lyrics with similar themes, which leave the idea of individual apps for these songs a hard concept to wrap your head around. Bjork makes an unsatisfactory return with Biophilia. Instead of creating an album that is experimental, new and innovative, she is experimental for experimentals sake. With the exception of one or two songs, most of the album is difcult to digest. Although the iPad and app concept is interesting, its hard to hide unsatisfactory music behind innovative promotion techniques.
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Biophilia is the eighth full-length album from experimental Icelandic singer/musician Bjork. Her last studio album, Volta, was released in 2007.
Gallerists
Rather than struggling to make it big in the art world, these young artists are working to establish their careers early in order to set precedence for work in the eld later on. Many nd that running a gallery as a recent college graduate is a good investment in their future. Its important to get out there and show our interest, Leyva said. A lot of local galleries are paying attention and understanding that this is what we care about. I think them knowing that were interested and we care about the art scene will help out later on. Although they are starting these businesses during a difcult economic time, many young gallery owners have been well received in the community and have seen their artists work selling.
Its out there, like, How do we do this and make it sustainable? Becerra said. But we really think that theres no better time than the present to really try to build a community and be a conduit or incubator for that to the arts. While its a valid concern and we try to be pragmatic about it, we also really believe in building community and just think it should happen. As younger people begin to gravitate toward positions of power in the art world, more have been following in their footsteps, some in the art community have noticed. There is kind of an uprising, Leyva said. People realize that they can capitalize on it and create a new community. They can take it into their own hands to create more culture in this town.
Casey OLear can be reached at colear@nevadasagebrush.com.
John Grinde, who graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno last December, and Ana Leyva, a 23-year-old art major at UNR, operate the Wonder Well: Art Gallery near downtown Reno.
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FILM REVIEW
Julianne Hough and Kenny Wormald star as Ariel Moore and Ren MacCormack in Footloose, the remake of the 1984 lm of the same name. In the lm, a small Southern town outlaws dancing and rock n roll music after several young people die in a car accident.
FOOTLOOSE
Release Date: Oct. 14 Director: Craig Brewer Starring: Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough and Dennis Quaid Genre: Drama Rating: PG-13 for some teen drug and alcohol use, sexual content, violence and language Grade: B+
by injecting a sexiness that was missing in the original. Footloose is a celebration of youth and everything we stand for. We are rebellious, impulsive, fun-loving and, as Ren puts it, stupid. But having the ability not to take ourselves too seriously and reect on those characteristics we share is what makes us come alive, and Footloose captures that mantra perfectly. By the time the nal dance scene came around, I was subconsciously tapping my foot. Any movie that can make you want to dance that badly is worth the admission ticket.
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Some of the work young gallery curators select for display would not be shown in galleries otherwise.
space. They are more open to lesser-known artists and unconventional or controversial themes for art shows, he said. We have some that are probably more on the edge, like we have an art benet show for Occupy Reno, Becerra said. A couple of individuals actually went down to the Occupy Wall Street and did photography work, and theyre going to do a show here for that. Thats kind of more of a politically charged show. Its denitely stuff that we care about, and we care about voicing that message through art. Wonder Well, run by John Grinde and Ana Leyva, is another local gallery that sprung into the scene this summer. Grinde graduated from UNR in December 2010 with a degree in studio art. Leyva is currently a 23-year-old art major studying painting who plans to graduate in May 2012. Grinde said the pair wanted to offer some sort of artist services to young people in the commu-
nity. They found an unused space, struck a deal with the landlord and began planning how to use the gallery. Grinde said his and Leyvas status as young artists inspired the desire to create their own gallery space. We were both art students at the UNR at the time, he said. As part of our photography class, we had to nd a place to show our photos and essentially get a gallery-type show as part of our project. Thats what sparked the idea that we should just start our own, because it seems like theres a fair amount of pretense with some of the larger galleries and it doesnt seem like theres a lot of outlets for up-and-coming artists to display their work. We really wanted to facilitate that for people. Leyva said one reason her art was not accepted in galleries around town was its unexpectedness. In galleries run by younger curators, a wider variety of work can be shown, she said. I particularly had a problem
because my work was controversial because it had nudity, she said. Finding a space was difcult. We ended up having a group show at a house where we turned each room into a different gallery, and we had ve artists altogether. While many recent college graduates struggle to nd a job in their chosen eld, these young gallery owners have found a way to continue pursuing their interests after college. It means a lot to me to both of us, Grinde said. Its been a labor of love, for lack of a better word. We have put a lot of our own money into it since the beginning. Its been completely funded by us, and I think that speaks volumes that this is something we really want to do.
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Hundreds of people work tirelessly to make sure Wolf Pack football fans enjoy home games without inconvenience. Top right: the football teams Equipment Manager Ryan Robertson, who handles the teams dirty laundry. Bottom left: Vending Manager Ryan Jackson, who provides fans with tasty treats. Bottom right: Leon Henriet, who is responsible for putting up much of the signage around the eld and on campus.
experience for fans. To put things in perspective, Senior Associate Athletic Director Keith Hackett starts coordinating for the following school years football games the week after the season ends. As soon as last season ended, I had to start a task list for next season to think of things we can do better and start working with different people in the community, Hackett said. Its because ultimately, if things go good or dont go good, Im responsible at the end of the day. From hiring and scheduling to promotions and
media relations, theres little time to waste in the eight-month period between football seasons. Its a hefty task, as football games require months of planning to make each event run smoothly. Every individual role matters, and it takes months to prepare and make sure were ready for the season, Hackett said. I think most fans dont really know how much work really goes into it. It takes sacrice and synergy from the about 500 to 600 people to put all the pieces together, according to Hackett and Nevada Athletics Director Cary Groth.
Its a very detail-oriented task to pull 500-600 people together for one common purpose and get that many people to give 150 percent on gameday, Groth said. Keith just has the right kind of personality that gets along with everyone, and he really gets people motivated. One of the unnoticed heroes in Nevada athletics is Equipment Manager Ryan Robertson, who helps with the dirty job of washing the teams laundry. Although hes used to it now in his third season
fter coming home from work Friday afternoon, I walked into my house hoping to nd some tranquil time. Unfortunately, I came in while the living room TV was on and the announcement of the Mountain West Conference Juan and ConferLpez
ence USA merger was being reported on ESPN. Before I could even process the entire thought of a 22-team conference, I said aloud, This is another reason why Im starting to hate college football. Conferences such as the MWC, which Nevada will be a member of starting the 2012 academic year, and C-USA are putting money in front of its cash cows fans. By having this 22-team super league that stretches across 16 states and
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FOOTBALL
vs. Fresno State 1:05 p.m. Saturday THE SKINNY: The Wolf Pack (3-3) is on a two-game winning streak and is looking to carry that momentum over to this Saturdays game against the Bulldogs. Nevadas rst-year starting quarterbck Cody Fajardo had a breakout performance against New Mexico, running for 86 yards and two touchdowns. Fajardo completed 80 percent of his passes (20-25) for 203 yards. Nevada running back Stefphon Jefferson also had his best performance of the season gaining 108 yards on 14 carries (7.7 avg.).
Senior Nevada running back Lampford Mark had three rushing touchdowns Saturday against New Mexico. Its the most rushing scores in a game for one player since former quarterback Colin Kaepernick had three against Louisiana Tech in 2010.
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at Idaho 11 a.m. Sunday THE SKINNY: Nevada plays its nal road match of the season when it travels to face the Vandals. With the Wolf Pack sitting near the bottom of the conference standings, Nevada needs to nish strong to move up the WAC rankings. The Wolf Pack returns home for its nal two matches of the season, which could decide whether Nevada qualies for the sixteam WAC Tournament in November.
The Nevada rie team is ranked No. 5 in the nation by the Collegiate Rie Coaches Association Poll.
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vs. Seattle University 7 p.m. Thursday at Fresno State 7 p.m. Saturday THE SKINNY: Nevada lost road matches to Idaho and Utah State last week. The Wolf Pack gets a brief break from conference play when it hosts Seattle before traveling to play Fresno State. Nevada (3-15, 1-6 WAC) is ahead of only Louisiana Tech in conference standings. With a little more than a month until the WAC Tournament begins, the Wolf Pack has work to do if it wants to to improve its spot in the standings.
The Nevada defense went 136 minutes of playing time without being scored on and is starting to live up to the expectations of team leadership set by head coach Chris Ault. The offense also looks sharper; one reporter at Silver and Blue Sports suggested quarterback Cody Fajardo looked Colin-esque (refering to former Nevada quarterback Colin Kaepernick) in Saturdays 49-7 win over New Mexico. The Nevada rie team is nationally ranked No. 5 in the Collegiate Rie Coaches Association Poll released last week. The ranking comes on the heels of two rst-place nishes by the team. Junior Meng Jiao Mi led the Wolf Pack at the George Haines Invitational Saturday, anchoring both the 200-meter individual medley relay and 200-meter freestyle relay teams to eighth-place nishes. Mi posted the highest individual Wolf Pack nish Saturday as well, taking fourth in the 200-meter freestyle with a time of 2:09.73.
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STEFPHON JEFFERSON FOOTBALL Running back Stefphon Jefferson may have had only 14 carries, but he made the most of them, gaining 108 yards and one touchdown against the Lobos.
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NEVADA VOLLEYBALL Dating back to the Wolf Pack volleyball teams game against Hawaii on Sept. 29, Nevada has dropped 15 of 19 sets, going 1-5 in that span. The team has experienced repeated trouble in capitalizing in close sets as the squad has lost seven sets by ve points or less in that stretch.
fter starting Tyler Lantrip in the beginning of the season, head coach Chris Ault is ready to roll with Cody Fajardo. Though Fajardo had a disastrous start against University of Nevada, Las Vegas, a game that saw him turn the ball over three times (two interceptions and a lost fumble), he played much better against New Mexico. While we cant forget the Lobos and the Rebels are two of Lukas the worst teams in Eggen the nation, Fajardo should start the rest of the season. I know, Lantrip has more experience. Hes put in his time to earn the starting spot. His accuracy is also spotty at best. His interceptions have looked like they were thrown more to the opposing team than intended for Nevadas receivers. He simply cant run the offense as well as he should be and isnt playing well enough to be the starter. Hes not enough of a running threat. Lets not forget that against above average defenses (Oregon and Boise State) Nevadas offense did nothing with Lantrip at the helm. Heck, the offense even struggled against San Jose State with Lantrip
leading the way. But Fajardos been far from perfect as well. Though he completed 20-of-25 passes and had two rushing touchdowns against the Lobos, he threw an interception that was badly overthrown. But, at this point, Fajardo seems like to be the quarterback of the present for the Wolf Pack. Letting Fajardo take his lumps now will pay big dividends in the coming seasons, something that will be important with the Wolf Packs move to the Mountain West Conference coming up fast. Would Colin Kaepernick have been as good as he was if he hadnt gotten the chance to play his freshman season? Playing Fajardo will have its highs and lows. For every game where hell wow the crowd with his legs and arm, its just as likely hell continue to make mistakes, frustrating fans. But its necessary. Lantrip will be gone after this season. Fajardo will be here. If Nevada wants to get anywhere near the level it was at in 2010, the one thing it needs is a quarterback who can lead the team. It might not happen this year, but Fajardo getting experience now, while he can still give the team a chance to win this season, makes this choice a no-brainer. One look at the two players season stats shows theres not a signicant drop-off when Fajardo plays as opposed to Lantrip. Though
Lantrip has taken many more snaps so far this season, both quarterbacks have nearly identical passing efciency ratings (Lantrips is 126.5 and Fajardos is 126.6). Lantrip does have a much better touchdown-to-interception ratio, but both quarterbacks have thrown more interceptions than touchdowns this season. Fajardo has completed more than 74 percent of his passes, more than 20 percentage points higher than Lantrips completion percentage. Though Fajardo must improve on his decision making, giving him a chance to play and improve this season will allow him to become the leader of the team. Fajardo is also a much more dangerous threat on the ground. He has 323 yards on the ground and ve rushing touchdowns on the season. Lantrip has 167 yards and zero rushing touchdowns. Im not sure if Fajardo started Nevadas last two games because the opponents were crappy, but he needs to stay in as the main guy for the rest of the year. Starting Fajardo now may be frustrating for fans. However, in the long run, Fajardo is the future. Lantrip is the present. In terms of the program, the future must always win against the present.
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MI SWIMMING SWIFTLY
In doubles play, sophomore Gabriela Eufrasio and freshman Faith Bassiouny earned Nevadas lone victory at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional Championships on Saturday. The pair defeated Nittaya Phonharath and Annika Karlsen of Weber State 8-3 in a consolation doubles bracket.
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Nevada soccer head coach Missy Price is concerned about the mentality of the team this season with an overall record of 3-13 and 1-3 in Western Athletic Conference play.
The Aggies nal goal came seven minutes later when midelder Kendra Pemberton capitalized on a Nevada attempt to clear the ball from the front of the keeper. The rebound went straight to Pemberton, who made a nice kick to put a Wolf Pack win out of reach. The feeling after the game for Nevada was all too familiar who has 13 losses on the season. I think everyone is frustrated, and its hard to keep it from getting into the hearts of everyone, Price said. But it doesnt do you any good to be continually frustrated. Youll never move forward as a team. Youll never progress. Youll never score those goals. It wont allow us to grow and achieve the way that we want to. We have to be able to put the frustration behind us and move on. Despite the frustration that has marred the team, Price said theres still hope for the team looking forward. But with only three WAC showdowns left in the season, Nevada is in danger of being excluded from the six-team WAC tournament. The Wolf Pack is at the bottom of the eight-team conference with a 1-3 conference record, tying with Louisiana Tech for last place. The Lady Techsters fell to 1-3 after losing at home to Idaho 1-0 Sunday. Hawaii is at the top of the WAC standings with a 3-1-1 record. Utah State sits in second with a 3-1 record. Idaho is third with a 2-2-1 conference. Fresno State occupies the fourth seed with a 2-1 conference record. Bringing up the second half of the conference standings are San Jose State, New Mexico State, Louisiana Tech and the Wolf Pack, respectively. If Nevada is to make the tournament, it will likely have to win the rst of its nal three games at Idaho on Sunday. The Wolf Pack also needs some schools such as New Mexico State and San Jose State to drop a few games down the stretch. The last two games will take place in two weeks when Fresno State and San Jose State come to Mackay Stadium Oct. 28 and Oct. 30, respectively.
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WAC STANDINGS
O Only l the th top t six i teams t in i the conference qualify for the Western Athletic Conference Tournament (Nov. 3-6 in Fresno, Calif.). Nevada has three games left this season. 1) Hawaii: 3-1-1 2) Utah State: 3-1 3) Idaho: 2-2-1 4) Fresno State: 2-1 5) San Jose State: 1-1-1 6) New Mexico State: 1-2-1 7) Louisiana Tech: 1-3 8) Nevada: 1-3
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Jordan (Burris), (Deonte) Burton, (Jordan) Finn and I call ourselves the Fab Four. sophomore Wolf Pack forward Kevin Panzer
Besides spending one of the most inuential years of their lives together, their love for similar music also helped grow the Fab Fours relationship. They all listen to hip-hop to get themselves in the groove on game days. Some of their favorite artists include Kanye West, J. Cole and Drake. They take their love for hiphop culture to another level by experimenting with making their own music, too. They even made a few videos and posted them on the Internet. The videos have since been taken down (to the liking of the athletic department), but the group has used moments like those to build a greater bond. Ever since those videos, weve gotten really close together, Panzer said. The team chemistry really means a lot to us, and its not just the people in the videos its the whole team. Camaraderie is something every campus club, group and sport strives to build. It creates a stronger synergy, and the Fab Four said the feeling is contagious for every player on the team. After going through a season like last year and having the rst losing season in however long, we all got a lot closer, Burris said. We went through a lot as a team so this year we have a lot to prove. Many viewed last season as a rebuilding year for the team. No one expected them to win a lot of games with six freshmen and only one player (Dario Hunt) who had started in a game for the Wolf Pack. Many felt something was missing after the loss of guard Armon Johnson and forward Luke Babbitt, who both left Nevada for the NBA in 2010 after leading the Wolf Pack to three winning seasons. The feeling was similar to the football team this season, as it lost players such as quarterback Colin Kaepernick, tight end Virgil Green and many more who moved on to the NFL. We didnt want (last season) to get labeled as rebuilding season, and we had a lot of bumps and bruises. But it just made us work harder and I think were going to come in this season with a lot more focus, shooting guard Malik Story said. Decision making might be the biggest area the Wolf Pack needs to improve from last season. Its typical of a freshmanheavy team to make poor shot selections, drive the basket at inopportune times, look over an open man or play out of position, according to Carter The main way the team can put last season behind them is by sticking together and trusting one another to work toward one common goal. Team chemistry is one of the most important things for us, you know, coming off all that experience together itll be more like second nature to us now, Story said. When we go on the court were going to know where everybody is supposed to be and trust that everyone will give out their greatest effort toward our goal. With many of the speed bumps involved with a rebuilding year in the rear-view mirror, the comfort level is at an all-time high for this group. Things should theoretically go a lot smoother this season. It gives trust, you know, theyve grown up together and taken the same steps so theyre growing together just like having a brother, Carter said. Nevadas Fab Four signies how far this team has come in terms of chemistry and comfort since arriving last semester. Were all basically brothers, I mean, we call each other brothers, and thats going to help us out on the court, Panzer said. The Wolf Packs season tips off Nov. 11 with three home games.
Eric Lee Castillo can be reached at ecastillo@nevadasagebrush.com.
Sophomore Deonte Burton will be expected to perform at a high level this season after being named Western Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year last season.
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SATURDAY, OCT. 15
Team Nevada New Mexico Q1 21 0 Q2 7 0 Q3 14 0 Q4 7 7 T 49 7
Soccer
SUNDAY, OCT. 16
Team Nevada Utah State 1 0 0 2 0 2 T 0 2
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THURSDAY, OCT. 13
Team Nevada Idaho G1 25 23 G2 18 25 G3 14 25 G4 15 25 T 1 3
Nevada Rushing
Jefferson, S Fajardo, C Brock, K Mark, L No. 14 13 5 9 Yds 108 86 70 39 Yds 203 57 TD 1 2 0 3 TD 0 0
Nevada
Sh Schmeda, S 0 Voss, S 0 Dominguez, A 0 Green, D 0 Lorenzen, M 0 Allen, A 0 Moreno, D 0 Stott, E 0 Fonte, C 2 Braman, L 1 Reilly, B 1 Khademi, M 0 Ogiamien, A 0 Crump, C 0 Terranova, J 0 Disaruno, K 1 Totals 5 SOG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 G 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Saves 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
Utah State
Sh Merrill, M 0 Pemberton 3 Flanary, S 2 Flynn, J 1 Miyashiro, M 0 Norris, N 1 Tillotson, S 0 Rose, T 0 Hoskin, J 0 Morgan, L 0 Salmon, C 1 Larsen, B 0 Tarver, J 3 Sperry, C 0 Haddow, S 1 Sanchez, M 0 Davis, K 0 12 SOG 0 3 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 9 G 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 A Saves 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3
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Garvey, E Batista, J Anxo, G Leaea, T Santiago, T Ji, E Chang, K Heinen, B Paul, B Anxo, S Totals K 7 7 2 12 3 11 0 0 2 0 44 SA 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 Dig 0 0 1 0 7 13 7 3 2 1 34 BA 5 3 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 14
Idaho
Walker, A Chow, J Schultz, A Church, J Sele, A Feicht, J Milo, A Walker, R Hamilton, C Christman, A Westberg, A K 17 0 8 0 7 0 12 1 0 4 0 49 SA 1 0 0 2 1 2 1 0 3 0 0 10 Dig 10 3 0 11 0 5 4 0 15 0 0 48 BA 3 0 3 2 3 2 1 3 0 1 0 18
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Passing
Receiving
Arendse, K Matthews, R Louks, C
No. 4 4 3
TD 0 0 0 Int 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Long 31
Receiving
Kirk, T Aho, A Kibgm, D
No. 6 1 1
TD 0 0 0 Int 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Long 27
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Team Nevada Utah State G1 20 25 G2 18 25 G3 18 25 T 0 3
Defense
Tackles Johnson, J.M. 9 Williams, D 8 Johnson, M 7 Wooten, K 6 Bell, D 5 Marshall, B 4 Green, J 4 Foster, S 3
Defense
Berry, D Messina, C Forrest, B Young, F Hooks, A Latchison, J Merritt, S Caro, D
Tackles 11 11 9 8 8 6 5 4 No. 6
Nevada
Batista, J Anxo, G Leaea, T Heinen, B Santiago, T Ji, E Garvey, E Chang, K Bonnie, P Anxo, S Totals K 6 2 10 0 3 8 9 0 2 0 40 SA 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 Dig 2 8 1 0 2 4 0 12 0 0 29 BA 1 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 5
Utah State
K Rogers, A 0 Neves, P 3 Sirebsebm S 10 VanHoff, K 5 Everett, A 5 McArthur, L 18 Etimani, T 0 Bodily, L 0 Orr, R 5 46 SA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Dig 4 5 7 4 0 6 0 8 0 34 BA 0 4 3 3 4 1 0 0 1 16
Kickoff Returns
No. 1 Brock, K
Kickoff Returns
Duncan, D
Heroes
In his second start of the season, Nevada quarterback Cody Fajardo went 20-for-25 for 203 yards and added 86 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns against New Mexico on Saturday.
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and comes back in to play, especially the quarterback, you gain some respect from teammates, offensive lineman coach Cameron Norcross said. He gained a lot of respect from the O-line guys, I know that. Captain of the Wolf Pack Union Chris Barker can vouch for that statement. Hes a real tough kid, and he knows hes going to get hit some
plays because theres always going to be that one guy that gets through the line, but he takes the shot and completes that pass so we feel real good about that, Barker said. If hes willing to get that hurt, Im willing to get hurt for him. The feeling was the same for every Wolf Pack player who got a glimpse of Fajardos commitment to the team. Not to degrade Fajardos dedication, but its something that any Nevada football athlete would commit to, according to defensive lineman and team
captain Brett Roy. I know from experience that a cracked tooth isnt a very good feeling and him returning is just a testament to Nevada players, Roy said. A lot of people would be knocked out of the game after that. For him to come back and have the game he did is kind of inspiring for the rest of us, and its something that denitely makes us look forward to watching him in the future.
Eric Lee Castillo can be reached at ecastillo@nevadasagebrush.com.
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ve time zones, its going to slowly obliterate any rivalries. A true conference has rivalries where youre able to drive to most of the away games to see your team play. But whos going to drive to see the Wolf Pack play East Carolina? Or Memphis? Or even the University of Texas, El Paso, the western-most team in C-USA? No one. This is defeating the purpose of a conference. And after thinking about it more, it was obvious the MWCC-USA (whatever the name of the conference will be), went with the quantity-over-quality method, thinking if it got large enough, maybe it too could become a conference with an automatic BCS bid. But most of all, I was completely against the idea as soon as I heard it because it didnt seem to help Nevada. Its only going to make for extended travel, slowly kill off rivalries (because there are going to come years when the Wolf Pack doesnt play Boise State or the University of Nevada, Las Vegas) and not put any teams in Nevadas roster that you would look at and say, This is a great addition to Nevadas future that will help boost its strength of schedule.
All of the good teams were already in the MWC. But after my initial discontent and thoughts of college football being one of the biggest running jokes, I rationalized that this was the most benecial move both the MWC and C-USA could have made at this point. With daily national headlines screaming phrases such as Major conference realignments and Super conferences to come, both of these leagues jumped the gun and engaged in a deal that offers both sides stability for years to come. Plus, I was more than happy when I saw the conferences were going against the status quo of having 10- or 12-team leagues. Both recognize that continued success (see Boise State, Texas Christian University and Utah), isnt enough to gain a conference an automatic BCS bowl bid in the eyes of the BCS, so they went ahead and tried something new in creating this larger-than-life league. Rather than await changes in membership due to realignment, it became clear the best way to serve our institutions was to pursue an original concept, said MWC Commissioner Craig Thompson in a statement. The Mountain West and C-USA share a number of similarities, and the creative merger of our football assets rmly positions our respective
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with the Wolf Pack, Robertson said the smell of the teams laundry after it returns from games once made him want to vomit. After doing it for a while you dont really notice it that much, but the worst is after a road trip when its been soaking for about a day before we even get a hold of it, Robertson said. Then you pop the lid open and it all just shoots in your face and its it makes you want to vomit. I mean, you have to take two steps back, and its just like, Whoa. Another main contributor to game day is Lawlor Events Center (LEC) Director Ann Larson, as she oversees a staff of anywhere from 130 to 160 that contribute to the atmosphere. Larson says she spends about 50 hours prior to the game planning and organizing employee duties for football games. That includes 14 hours (7 a.m. to 9 p.m.) on gamedays. Before the kickoff, Larson gathers the entire staff and briefs them about their responsibilities for the day. (Larson) is the captain of the ship and briefs everyone on how prepared we should be to meet the expectations of the day, what our roles are for the day and how pleasant we should be to the patrons in performing those duties, LEC event coordinator Kimberley Cruz said. During the conference, Larson laid into the staff on how important every one of their roles are. I know you guys hardly even take a breath until the game is over, but you cannot leave your post because everyone is essential in making this run smoothly, Larson told her staff in the meeting prior to the New Mexico game. From top to bottom, every
You have to love this job because we work when everyone else wants to be entertained on nights, weekdays and holidays, but once it gets in your blood, there is no other job like this youre hooked for life. Lawlor Events Center Director Ann Larson
participant matters in putting together an event with nearly 30,000 attendants, according to Larson and Hackett. They arent the only ones putting in long hours to make it happen. Regional Concessions Manager for Sodexo Ryan Jackson, coordinates a staff of 25 vendors who walk the aisles of Mackay Stadium to give fans easy access to gameday snacks that will forever be associated with attending most any sporting event. He spends about eight hours the day before the game doing prep work that involves coordinating, recruiting and brieng staff, preparing product packaging and making sure everything they sell to fans is in proper form. Anyone who has been at a sporting event as a child remembers getting a vibrantly colored cotton candy, a bag of popcorn or a soda pop at the game, Jackson said. We all put in the hours to help provide and be a part of that experience. The discipline to put in long hours and go almost entirely unnoticed while the general public enjoys themselves takes a certain personality, according to Larson, who is in her second year at the helm of the LEC staff. The employees who do have that drive are in it for the long haul, though. You have to love this job because we work when everyone else wants to be entertained on nights, weekends and holidays, but once it gets in your blood there is no other job like this youre hooked for life, Larson said. The notion is evident as some event employees under her supervision have been around for 15 years, she said. Being behind the scenes doesnt faze the work ethic of the electrician at the event, Raymond Pierce, who makes sure everything has power. Those who have been around long enough refer to him as Bud. He has worked at the home football games for the last 20 years. Way back when nobody wanted to do it, I always enjoyed it, you know, just being in this positive environment, and being a part of it made me stick with it, he said. Some event employees dont get to enjoy that positive environment as much since their duty starts after the game ends. Ever wonder where all the popcorn and peanuts dropped on the ground goes after the game? Before the Wolf Pack soccer match the day after the football game, it took about six hours for 50 people to make sure fans attending the game could enjoy a clean environment. If you come out Sunday morning real early, you can see the amount of synergy that goes into getting that stadium cleaned, Hackett said. The planning for football is seemingly never-ending and it can be easy for top employees like Hackett and Larson to become consumed by the chore, as preparation for the next game begins immediately after it ends.
Eric Lee Castillo can be reached at ecastillo@nevadasagebrush.com.
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members for the future. The new conference will have a two-division alignment and will play a championship game. While I commend both sides for taking this immense step, if this new conference really wants to go against the grain and make its presence felt, it should take it a step further and create four divisions within itself and institute a four-team playoff at the end of the season. Many college football fans want to see playoffs, so implementing a mini playoff with four teams to determine a conference champion would be appealing. So while the move may not be nancially smart for Nevada in terms of travel and drawing fans to away games, it serves a greater purpose in giving all 22 universities a sound platform to live on for the foreseeable future.
Juan Lpez can be reached at jlopez@nevadasagebrush.com.
wins, and any victory for that matter, is that no one contest is more important than any other. Its how the Nevada football team maintains its consistency that counts, according to Wilson and offensive lineman coach Cameron Norcross. Something about our program is that we dont change anything from week to week, Norcross said. Whether were playing Oregon, New Mexico, UNLV as a rival or Fresno State, we go about preparation the same way, and thats why weve been a consistent program over the years. Its difcult to believe considering Nevadas absent involvement in the national college football conversation. Winning in conference play is the only way for Nevada to make a name for itself this season. Players such as offensive lineman and team captain Chris Barker feel differently from coaches, as there is added pressure to perform as the defenders of the Western Athletic Confer-
Nevada running back Stefphon Jefferson rushed for 108 of the Wolf Packs 338 rushing yards on a career-high 14 carries vs. New Mexico.
ence Championship, he said. It just means we have to play a little harder now because we have something on the line, you know, were defending WAC champs and everybody wants to take it from us so we just have to come a little harder in the coming weeks, Barker said. Fresno State poses a serious threat as its gained valuable playing time in contests against Bowl Championship Series schools such as Nebraska and California. The Bulldogs put up
a ght against the Cornhuskers, as Fresno State had a chance to win down 35-29 with six minutes left. (Fresno State) has a tremendous amount of athletes, theyre well coached and theyre as tough as we are so we just have to play our leverages, play smart football and tackle them when we need to, defensive lineman Brett Roy said.
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Gameday
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OCTOBER 18, 2011
SEPT. 10
at Oregon L 69-20
SEPT. 17
SEPT. 24
OCT. 1
OCT. 8
vs. UNLV W 37-0
OCT. 15
OCT. 29
NOV. 12
vs. Hawaii 1:05 p.m.
NOV. 19
vs. La. Tech 1:05 p.m.
NOV. 26
at Utah State Noon
DEC. 3
vs. Idaho 1:05 p.m.
at San Jose State at Texas Tech at Boise State L 30-10 W 17-14 L 35-34
AP TOP 25
1. LSU (41) 2. Alabama (11) 3. Oklahoma (6) 4. Wisconsin 5. Boise State (1) 6. Oklahoma State 7. Stanford 8. Clemson 9. Oregon 10. Arkansas 11. West Virginia 12. Kansas State 13. Nebraska 14. South Carolina 15. Michigan State 16. Virginia Tech 17. Texas A&M 18. Michigan 19. Auburn 20. Georgia Tech 21. Houston 22. Washington 23. Illinois 24. Georgia 25. Arizona State
*Nevada opponents in bold
7-0 7-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 7-0 5-1 5-1 5-1 6-0 5-1 6-1 5-1 6-1 4-2 6-1 5-2 6-1 6-0 5-1 6-1 5-2 5-2
Nevada
248.83 (10) 239.5 (49) 131.17 (62) 488.33 (14) 27.83 (67) 178(82) 110.90 (21) (2 338.33 ( (32) 25.83 (5 (59) 35.92 (8 (81) 6.78 (76) (76 21.43 (64) (6 -1.17 (113 (113)
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OFFENSE Rushing Passing Pass Efciency Total Scoring DEFENSE Rushing Pass Efciency Total Scoring Net Punting Punt Returns Kickoff Returns Turnover Margin
Fresno
135.14 (73) 237.86 (51) 130.66(63) 373 (79) 27.29 (70) 184.14 (89) 126.06 (56) 401.29 (74) 34.29 (107) 37.21 (51) 17.80 (7) 19.56 (101) -1 (104)
SPECIAL TEAMS/MISC.
FRESNO OFFENSE
Bulldogs quarterback Derek Carr has been solid through seven games this season, throwing for 237.9 yards per game with 12 touchdowns and ve interceptions. Carr has played well for most of the season. The only time the offense got shut down was during a 57-7 loss to Boise State two weeks ago. He is spreading the ball out well, throwing touchdowns to ve different receivers. Plus, six receivers have at least 11 catches on the season. However, the Bulldogs arent all about the pass. Running back Robbie Rouse could go a long way in helping take the pressure off Carr. Rouse, who is averaging 116 rushing yards per game and has ve rushing touchdowns, can be a force on the ground. Averaging nearly ve yards per carry, Rouse has the strength to pound a defense throughout the game and gives the Bulldogs a second way to attack a defense if the passing game isnt delivering.
OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES Penn State 130, Notre Dame 107, USC 87, Southern Methodist 19, Baylor 19, Texas 12, Southern Miss 4, Cincinnati 4, Wake Forest 3, Rutgers 2
BCS STANDINGS
1. LSU 2. Alabama 3. Oklahoma 4. Oklahoma State 5. Boise State 6. Wisconsin 7. Clemson 8. Stanford 9. Arkansas 10. Oregon 11. Kansas State 12. Virginia Tech 13. Nebraska 14. South Carolina 15. West Virginia 16. Michigan State 17. Texas A&M 18. Michigan 19. Houston 20. Auburn 21. Penn State 22. Georgia Tech 23. Illinois 24. Texas 25. Washington Fresno State vs. Nevada 7-0 7-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 5-0 6-0 6-0 5-1 5-1 6-0 6-0 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 4-2 6-1 6-0 5-2 6-1 6-1 6-1 4-2 5-1
Player
Derek Ca Carr
237.9 (42)
Robbie Rouse Ro Rushing yds Jalen Sau Saunders Receiving yds Travis Bro Brown L .J. Jones L.J. Tackles Interceptions Logan Ha Harrell Tackles for loss Devon Wylie W Punt return yds avg. K evin Go Kevin Goessling Scoring
Player
Passing yds
165.8 (79)
DEFENSIVE DOGS
After facing two of the nations worst teams, the Wolf Pack will have its hands full with the Bulldogs defense. Fresno State has one of the conferences best one-two punches on the defensive side of the ball. Defensive linemen Logan Harrell and Tristan Okpalaugo have combined for 17.5 tackles-for-loss and 7.5 sacks of the teams 11 total sacks. Throw in linebacker Kyle Knox, who has ve tackles-for-loss, and the Bulldogs are among the best in the WAC in getting penetration in the backeld. Facing a Nevada offense that has frequently turned the ball over during the last two games, Fresno State will be looking to get to quarterback Cody Fajardo early and often. Fajardo has shown he can cough the ball up, either via interceptions or fumbles. That may be what the Bulldogs need to take control of the game Saturday.
Overall
3-4 3-3 3-4 3-3 3-3 2-4 2-4 1-6
(3-3 overall, 1-0 WAC), Fresno State (3-4 overall, 2-0 WAC)
SECRET WEAPON
Wolf Pack fans beware: Fresno State has a secret weapon capable of turning the tide of a game in the Bulldogs favor. Punt returner Devon Wylie is a player Nevada must kick away from or risk having a big return go the other way. Wylie is averaging 17.7 yards per return and has two returns for touchdowns already. He has a season-long return of 79 yards and has shown the speed and moves to take any punt to the house. Dont be surprised if Nevada punts directionally or out of bounds to take Wylie out of the picture.
Lukas Eggen can be reached at sports@nevadasagebrush. com.
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Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 7 Oct. 15 Saturday N ov. 5 Nov. Nov. 12 Nov. 19
GARRETT VALENZUELA/NEVADA SAGEBRUSH
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Ti Time
L 36-21 L 42-29 W 27-22 W 48-24 L 38-28 L 57-7 W 31-21 1:05 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 8 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m.
KEY MATCHUP
Nevada quarterback Cody Fajardo ran for 86 yards and two touchdowns and completed 80 percent of his passes, totaling 203 yards and an interception in Saturdays 49-7 win over New Mexico.
Nov. 26 Dec. 3
STAFF PICKS
OPTIMIST SAYS: Nevadas defense is on a roll. Led by linebacker JamesMichael Johnson and defensive lineman Brett Roy, the Wolf Pack shuts down Fresno State quarterback Derek Carr, holding the Bulldogs to fewer than 300 yards of total offense. Nevadas offense eliminates the turnovers and the Wolf Pack is able to cruise to its third-straight win. OUTCOME: Nevada wins 41-10 PESSIMIST SSIMIST SAYS: After two dominating formances, Nevada suffers a letdown. performances, sno States offense nds the endzone Fresno y and the Wolf Packs offense continearly ues to turn the ball over. Unlike the past two opponents, however, the Bulldogs n them into points and take a big lead turn o the half. Nevada rallies in the second into half but falls just short as the Bulldogs b control of the conference standings. grab TCOME: Fresno State wins 34-27 OUTCOME: