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More than 40 gay, lesbian and bisexual students at UNR gathered together with their supporters for the first pro-gay rally in Reno area presented by the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Student Union (GLBSU) and the Rainbow Place, a local gay organization, on April 25. By Zhizhong Li |
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Living with Lou Gehrig's disease Living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, known as Lou Gehrig's disease, has only one treatment: tolerance. Patients learning to live with its worsening symptoms eventually while knowing it only leads to paralysis. A window of hope: An inside look at a patient's experiences with the disease. Stories by Mary Thompson |
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Women's night of honor - Women were honored by Nevada's attorney general Frankie Sue Del Pappa. By Alyssa Exline |
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Living with Lou Gehrig's disease - Living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, known as Lou Gehrig's disease, has only one treatment: tolerance. Patients learning to live with its worsening symptoms eventually while knowing it only leads to paralysis. A window of hope: An inside look at a patient's experiences with the disease. Stories by Mary Thompson |
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36th Scripps dinner - Jay Harris, San Jose Mercury News publisher, spoke at the Reynolds School of Journalism Scripps dinner, and said -with confidence - that traditional meduims of journalism are here to stay. By Frankie Vigil |
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New Reno Mormon Temple - The new temple for the Church of Latter Day Saints is open. By Lisa Aland |
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Chinese judges observe American system - The Chinese government has realized the importance of learning from the judicial systems of other countries, and a delegation of Chinese judges was sent to explore the judicial system in Reno last week. By Zhizhong Li |
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Aspiring reporter, rising star - Profile: McQueen High School freshman Larisa Ellis, first place winner of the Nevada High School Journalism Contest, tells about her high school experience and her favorite past time. Story by Outpost writer Zhizhong Li |
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Retreat into a successful marriage - Every three months, lovers bound for the alter embark on a weekend-long retreat for tips on how to make their marriage last. The weekend consists of twelve presentations. Story by Stacy McCarthy |
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Author of "Dangerous Women" speaks in Reno - by Sadie Jo Smokey |
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Nevada Medal award - Dr. Harold Mooney walked away with Nevada's most revered award, a $10,000 prize and an almost pure silver medallion. Outpost staff member Frankie Vigil attended the ceremony, along with a Nevada state senator and government officials. |
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History lesson: the world's first snow surveyor was made in the Sierra - In 1906, a professor from the University of Nevada, Reno devised the world's first snow surveying equipment that would measure water content; an important gauge for the arid western United States. Today, U.S. Forest Service Natural Resource Specialist Steve Hale tells the history. Story by Mary Thompson. |
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Amerisar - Amerisar, a nonprofit organization, was created in 1997 to assist any federal, state, local, public or private agency, organization, or person in a time of need. Story by Stacy McCarthy. |
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Asian Cultural Gala - UNR's fourth annual cultural gala featured Asian countries. With brilliant displays, tastebud-rejuvenating food and friendly faces, this event was almost as good as touring Asia. Look at an extensive photo essay by Zhizhong Li, a student from the People's Republic of China. |
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UNR bans Napster software - By putting a block on Napster, a popular MP3 downloading software, the University of Nevada, Reno prevented slowing of the campus Internet connection and avoided possible copyright infringement. By Brian Vance |
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PBS station enriches teachers' lessons for students - The fourth annual National Teacher Training Institute Workshop at KNPB Channel 5 taught local public school teachers how to better integrate technology into the classroom. By Kate Slaboch |
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Gangs up in Reno - Police studies show Reno's gang population is up 13.1 percent while gang-related crimes have gone down since 1992. Life in the barrio - An ex-gang member talks about his life in the barrio and his struggle to keep his sister from following in his footsteps. |
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The Armchair Traveler - Online booking agents say tourists are traveling the world before ever stepping out of their houses. Lake Tahoe has gone online to capture its share of the market. |
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Reno attracts technology - High-technology companies are moving into Reno and diversifying the economy. Local business and civic leaders have worked hard to attract companies such as Amazon.com and iGo, both new to the area, to improve the work force and boost economic growth. Mining and gaming aren't Reno's only industries, after all. |
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Nevada hit low point in 1900 - Nevada, as a young state, has only 135 years' statehood. This package takes you on a tour of the state and its university at the beginning of the 20th century. Also included are a collection of photos of Nevada in the early 1900s and links about the state's history. |
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I've converted: Shopping online tops the mall - Online holiday shopping has doubled in the past year, and Outpost staffer Denise Moyle knows why. No crowds. And with merchants giving out free shipping and e-coupons in droves, it's often cheaper. The package also includes a mall versus the 'Net comparison and online shopping facts. |
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The lovable lure of alpacas - We know you've seen them south of town -- those cute, whimsical critters with long legs and expressive faces. They're alpacas, and they're being raised in northern Nevada for their wonderful wool, status as a low-maintenance livestock and a '90s kind of family pet. |
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Nobel peace laureate stresses non-violence - Jose Ramos-Horta, 1996 Nobel Peace laureate, stressed the importance and power of non-violence in peacemaking process, such as in the conflict between Indonesia and East Timor, in a recent Reno speech. |
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Alcatraz occupation: 30 years later - Hundreds - not just Native Americans, but supporters of many diverse backgrounds - returned to Alcatraz Island on Oct. 23 to mark the 30th anniversary of the 1969 occupation of The Rock. They came to pay their respects, to talk about the state of Native Nations and to remember. |
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Ofrenda honors freedom advocates on 'El Día de los Muertos' - A student group at the University of Nevada, Reno, set up an altar / exhibit with an ofrenda in honor of fallen freedom advocates to commemorate Latin America's Día de los Muertos on Nov. 1. Those fluent in Spanish can read an article on the Unveiling reception. |
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Students, administration discuss tech fee - A new $4 per credit fee should help keep Nevada's university computer labs in top shape. |
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Ghost Dance celebrates the Indian culture - The Ghost Dance celebrated the life and teaching of Wovoka, the American Indian prophet. |
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Genocide forum marks Columbus Day - A group of Chicano students at the University of Nevada, Reno discussed the other legacy of Columbus. |
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Jefferson: Keep the Internet free - Northern Nevada's own Thomas Jefferson, Clay Jenkinson, bristles at any encroachment on our freedom of expression. |
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Reno riders reach a Critical Mass - Reno is one city in a global grassroots network of "organized coincidences" designed to remind us all that the roads do not belong to cars alone. |
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Senior Renoites maintain active lifestyles - Older Washoe County residents demonstrate that reaching 65, 75 or even 85 doesn't mean you have to stop contributing to society. |
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City Center Pavilion opens doors to Reno - Designed to rejuvenate convention business, this 40,000-square-foot pavilion seemed to pop up overnight. |
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Nevada athletic department's Outreach Program kicks off - The University of Nevada and Saint Mary's hospital kicked off a new partnership to positively impact the lives of area children. |
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NATO bombings spark heated debate - The first campus debate about the NATO bombing in Yugoslavia showed the deep divisions about the conflict and the community's lack of knowledge of the Balkans. |
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Reno boy shoots for stars in national contest - Kyle Elliott's free-throw talent takes him all the way to Springfield, Mass., to participate in the national Elks Hoop-Shoot Competition. |
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Hundreds gather for Night of All Nations - They come in droves from other continents to study at UNR, and they meet yearly for a cultural celebration. |
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