Nevada Outpost is no longer being maintained. Please visit Zephyr, an online magazine produced by students at the University of Nevada, Reno. We feature news of interest to residents of northern Nevada. http://zephyr.unr.edu   Drug abuse, not use, the real problem One Nevada student explains the difference between abusing drugs and using them. Some students walk the line sucessfully, others run into a lifetime problem.   Who has more stress? Do college seniors or freshman have more stress? One college senior discusses the differences between a freshman's stress and the higher level senior year. Punished by the paddle pigs Kayaking on the Truckee during flood stage is a misdemeanor crime because it is unsafe. But unsafe for who? Reno railway debate should change tracks Most citizens of Reno can appreciate a trenched railway through downtown, but what does such a project involve and upon what facts have our public officials based their propositions? We need answers. Capitol Hill turns blind eye to hate crimes In October, the U.S. House of Representatives defeated the Hate Crimes Prevention Act, despite FBI statistics that show that race, religion and sexual orientation are the top factors in bias-motivated crimes. What 's going to protect the next Matthew Shepard from being persecuted? The namby-pamby politics of nuclear policy The passing of the Comprehensive Test-Ban Treaty had global implications but was overwhelmed by the child's play of bipartisan bickering. Only in America… Roadless areas need public support The public has a chance to voice its opinion on President Clinton's plan to conserve up to 40 million acres of forest. People must take this rare opportunity to ensure the measure's opponents don't dominate the discussion. Ronsangels sells more than a pretty face Is buying human eggs ethical or just another in the long list of cash crops for the medical industry? Out-of-state tuition must be reconsidered Three University of Nevada policies provide tuition breaks for out-of-state students. But they don't cover some nearby residents who don't fit the strict conditions. Animal shelters must kill millions each year More than 6 million healthy animals have to be killed each year after shelters fail to secure homes for them. Spaying and neutering pets is the most humane way to solve the overpopulation problem. America's gun laws do more harm than good International student Zhizhong Li was surprised at the prevalence of firearms and violence. Even more shocking were the explanations Americans defend them with. Outpost | Metro | Lifestyle | Travel | Dining | Outdoors | Sports Archives | Specials | Links | About us | Mail us Nevada Outpost is produced by students at Reynolds School of Journalism University of Nevada, Reno Copyright 2000 Nevada Outpost