The Joe Crowley Student Union’s attempt to capture the spirit of the beloved Biggest Little Festival gave rise to Joe Fest, a festival that may go down in history — not for its impact — but for its astonishing ability to convene more performers than spectators. Before delving deeper, let’s acknowledge the commendable efforts of BenderWorld. As lone warriors in the promotional battlefield, they tirelessly alerted their followers about Joe Fest. One could argue that without BenderWorld’s social media posts, the event might have mistaken itself for a closed rehearsal rather than a public festival ..read more

After a sweeping vote on March 13 and 14 during the Associated Students of the University of Nevada election in favor of canceling classes on Election Day, students may have already been looking forward to having the country’s most consequential Tuesday to themselves. However, it is not a one-and-done deal in the eyes of the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents. Students showed their support for the idea by voting “Yes” for “Democracy Day” on Ballot Question 2 during elections for the Associated Students of the University of Nevada, with 91.15 percent in favor and just 8.85 perce ..read more

Amidst the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada and the bustling streets of the Biggest Little City, Reno’s music scene thrives, largely unsung but deeply vibrant. Far removed from the glitzy casinos and the historic charm of the University of Nevada, Reno’s campuses, there exists a dynamic and eclectic musical community. This hidden gem of the West boasts an array of talents that span across genres, from indie rock to experimental pop, offering a rich tapestry of sounds that reflect the city’s diverse and spirited culture.   This guide aims to pull back the curtain on Reno’s thriving music ..read more

The University of Nevada, Reno once again became the epicenter of creativity, inclusivity and vibrant celebration with its annual drag show, an event that has become a hallmark of the University’s commitment to showcasing the diversity and talent within the LGBTQ+ community. This year’s show, held on a crisp evening that buzzed with anticipation, promised an unforgettable night of performances. It delivered spectacularly, exceeding all expectations. The evening’s festivities commenced with a performance that set a high bar for the night. Nina West — a towering figure in the drag community know ..read more

Zoe Malen/Nevada Sagebrush Editor’s Note: The Nevada Sagebrush sends its prayers to Nevada Running Back Sean Dollars, his family, the Nevada football program and community. Dollars was knocked unconscious during the RedZone Lockout portion of the scrimmage and taken to the hospital by paramedics. There has been no update regarding Dollars’ status at time of writing, but it was stated by Jeff Choate, Nevada football head coach, in a press conference after the scrimmage, that Dollars could move his extremities.  The Nevada football team competed in their spring football game, dubbed the Sil ..read more

The Associated Students of the University of Nevada, Reno met for their final senate meeting before the adjournment of the ninety-first session. The meeting was over four hours long, as the senator tried to squeeze in all the legislation readings and final reports of the session before the Joe Crowley Student Union closed for the night.  S.R. 91: A Resolution in Support of a Day of Recognition for University Police Services Josh Reynolds, deputy chief, spoke for himself and on the behalf of Eric James, the chief of police for this resolution. “I can confirm that the safety of our communit ..read more

Zoe Malen/Nevada Sagebrush Protestors gathered on the front steps of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center on April 16. According to organizers, there have been many racist incidents in the past that have gone unaddressed by UNR. Protestors gathered on the front steps of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center on April 16. According to organizers, there have been many racist incidents in the past that have gone unaddressed by UNR. The Black Student Organization at the University of Nevada, Reno held a protest in front of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center to take a stand against repeated racist incid ..read more

Traducido por: Jaqueline Lopez Un estudiante de ingeniería en la Universidad de Nevada, Reno inició una petición urgiendo a Erick Jones, el decano de la Facultad de Ingeniería, para renunciar de su posición actual después de que sus artículos de investigaciones fueron surgidos con contenido cuestionables.  Se llevó a cabo después de que un post de blog fue publicado por Andrew Gelman, profesor de estadística y ciencias políticas en la Universidad de Columbia, quien comentó sobre la información innecesaria presente en los estudios. Después del artículo, los estudiantes y los detectives de ..read more

The Associated Students of the University of Nevada, Reno met at their second to last senate meeting of the session on April 3 to discuss six different pieces of legislation on the table and to hear rumors of judicial council accusations on transparency. Judicial council accusations Shaylie Walker, a current associate justice in the judicial council gave public comment at the senate table about the council. Walker said she learned her transparency goals were not shared by the council after her confirmation hearing. “Your judicial council is currently operating on the minimum requirement for tr ..read more

During the March 20 meeting, the Associated Students of the University of Nevada, Reno’s senators met to discuss judicial charges. Mark Meiszburger, the speaker pro tempore, stepped in for Fayza Salah, the speaker of the senate, as she was not in attendance of the meeting due to a mandatory choir obligation.  In her letter to the senate, Salah said Edmonson is required to be given notice of five working business days before they discuss, so the resolution proposed to condemn her has been moved to the following senate meeting. She also told the senate that she should’ve been more clear abo ..read more