Digital image by Kaoru Fujii Nightlife: Not all cheezy lounge acts and Elvis impersonators Joe Gosen gives himself three nights to find good, alternative entertainment in the land of neon. Surprise! He finds it.   People: Yes, some actually want to live here Mikalee Dahle profiles three people -- a student, a retiree and a worker -- who are proud to call Reno home. No wonder Nevada's the nation's fastest-growing state.   Food: $1.99 buffets not the only fare in town Jon Gubman settles in at three of a growing number of restaurants providing alternatives to the casino chow.   Economy: Nevada runs on more than gambler misfortune Tim Pershing explores Nevada's economic history and examines the state's attempts to lessen its dependence on gaming revenue.   Sports: Football generates enthusiasm beyond the sports book Keisha Williams finds that while Reno isn't quite ready for an NFL franchise, the future of sports in the town is far from bleak. Take football for example.   Nature: Look! There's green and blue amid the brown Jessica Groach discovers it's not love at first sight when it comes to the Reno landscape. Within 30 minutes of downtown, you'll find an Alpine forest, a sparkling desert lake and abundant wildlife.   Community: True, locals shun downtown, but they still care Sumita Louis has to look hard to find locals who frequent the strip. But everyone does have an opinion about redeveloping downtown.   Youth: They can't bet, but Reno still cares about children Garnett Overby III debunks the myth that only those of legal gambling age are important in the land of neon. Several programs provide activities for youth.