Nevada Sagebrush Archives For 04142015

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BRINGING HOME THE GOLD
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By Roco Hernndez
Low access to Spanish childrens books
in Washoe County has motivated Spanishspeaking students at the University of Nevada,
Reno to write their own.
Over a dozen stories were produced during
a Spanish Club meeting in collaboration with
Washoe County School District literacy specialist Cory Munson and Spanish fraternity
Sigma Delta Pi on Friday, April 10. The group
hopes to produce Spanish books aimed for
children from kindergarten to second grade
and gift them to English as a Second Language and students interested in learning the
language throughout the county by August.
Sigma Delta Pi President Tony Leman said
that he expects the donated books to promote
a love for learning and Hispanic culture.
Munson noticed the need for Spanish
books after working at schools with large
Latino student populations.
Parents were interested in improving the
literacy of their child at home, but we didnt
have any books to give them all of our books
were in English and most of them only spoke
Spanish, Munson said. Our goal is to create
our own Spanish books and give them to children in the community who arent necessarily
English-speakers, because what we found is
having books in your home, having a personal
library is one of the most critical indicators of
academic success.
Along with writers, the group hopes to find
illustrators that will be able to produce art
to accompany the text. After the stories are
finalized, Leman said they will be edited and
published. Munson said that the writing workshop not only gave students the opportunity
to serve their community, but also allowed
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2015
VOLUME 121, NUMBER 29
LAVERNE COX:
AINT I A WOMAN
By Jennifer Marbley
Emmy-nominated transgender actress of Orange is
the New Black Laverne Cox
asked over 1,000 students
of the University of Nevada,
Reno Students on Thursday,
April 9, Aint I a woman?
Justine Hernandez cannot recall the topic

of sexual assault ever being discussed during
her college career at the University of Nevada,
Reno. By the time she graduated in 2009, she
had never overheard any conversations on
the subject, and had never been informed of
any events focused on sexual assault.
Now, as the first-ever victim advocate for
the university, Hernandez works to create the
dialogue she never experienced through her
efforts to further combat sexual assault on
campus.
Students can now reach out to Hernandez
about sexual assault, domestic violence,
stalking, bullying or harassment. Her door is
open to anyone who has been traumatically
affected by any of these occurrences.
Hernandez has been a victim advocate for
approximately five years, mostly focused on
sexual assault. She also worked in the universitys Crisis Call Center, and as an advocate
with the Reno Police Department, which is
focused on domestic violence.
See ADVOCATE Page A2
AWARENESS MONTH EVENTS

Green Dot Training
10 a.m., Saturday, April 25
Location to be determined
Stomp Out Sexual Assault
8 a.m., Saturday, April 25
The Quad, University of Nevada, Reno
Denim Day
Wednesday, April 29
University of Nevada, Reno
Take Back the Night
5-8 p.m., Thursday, April 30
Gateway Plaza outside the Joe Crowley
Student Union
LOCAL
GOV. SANDOVAL SIGNS BILL
ESTABLISHING PRIVATE
SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
NATIONAL
YALE MEDICAL PROFESSOR
RESIGNS OVER SEXUAL
HARASSMENT CHARGES
First victim
By Maddison Cervantes
By Maddison Cervantes
On Monday, April 13, Gov. Brian

Sandoval signed Assembly Bill 165
that approved a scholarship program
to assist families with low- and middle-income to pay for their childrens
private schooling. The bill signed in
Virginia City, Nevada.
The Associated Press stated the
with passage of this bill, Nevada
families could have the opportunity
to enroll their children in the schools
of their choosing, and other lawmakers such as Senate Majority Leader
Michael Roberson, R-Henderson
supported Sandoval in the signing of
the bill.
Companies that donate to the
scholarship program will receive
tax credits. The scholarships will be
limited to $7,755 per student.
Democratic adversaries believe
the bill to be restricting funds from
the public education system, and are
not truly aimed toward families in
need of the scholarships.
The scholarships would be provided to families with an income that
does not surpass 300 percent of the
poverty level.
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sexual assault
NEWS IN REVIEW
The Laverne Cox speaking tour

came to UNR as hundreds of students
flooded the Joe Crowley Student Union
Ballroom to listen to Cox speak about
transgender discrimination. Her talk
was a part of Unity Week hosted by the
Associated Students of the University of
Nevada, Reno.
According to the National Coalition
of Anti-Violence Programs, 78 percent
of students in grades K-12 who identify
as transgender experience harassment
or bullying and the unemployment rate
for transgender people of color is four
times the national average. Transgender suicide attempts are also higher
than the national average.
In response to these startling statistics,
the goal of inviting Cox to speak about
transgender issues was to help inspire a
more gender-inclusive campus culture,
according to ASUN Programmer Lily
Davalos.
Hopefully we will all walk away from
the event with a better understanding
of the challenges that transgender individuals face, Davalos said during her
introduction of Cox.
Learning to take pride in her identity
was a long road, according to Cox. Her
decision to be vocal about her transition
wasnt always a source of community
admiration.
Freshman Thomas Schlosser said that
Cox talked about a number of topics
relating to gender and sexuality that are
not frequently discussed.
I think she talks about things that
even other activists are afraid to touch
on and she does it in a way that makes it
accessible to everyone, Schlosser said.
In addition to being marginalized
for being transgender, she also faced
hardships based on race and socio-
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Netflix star Laverne Cox speaks to a full audience last

Thursday, April 9 in the Joe Crowley Student Union. Cox
talk include her journey into womanhood and her views
on Nevada Assembly Bill 375.
economic standing. During her talk

on Thursday night, she emphasized
the importance of accepting multiple
identities.
I stand before you this evening, a
proud African-American, transgender
woman from a working class background raised by a single mother, Cox
said. I think its important to name
the various intersecting components
of my identity because Im not just one
thing and neither are you.
Cox revealed the details of her life
growing up in the small town of Mobile, Alabama and eventually moving
to New York. There, she publicly accepted her identity as a woman and
adopted her middle name Laverne
as her first and kept her original last
name Cox.
According to Cox, she worked as a
waitress and was so poor that she was
on a payment plan with her landlord to
avoid eviction. In addition to financial
difficulties, she described living under
the constant threat of violence if she
was spooked or others discovered
that she was born a man in a public
setting.
See COX Page A2
Former Yale Nephrology Professor

Rex L. Mahnensmith, now 63, has
been accused of several instances
of sexual harassment as the medical
director of the New Haven Dialysis
Clinic. Mahnensmith was removed
from the clinic and Yale forced him
to resign.
The Associated Press reported that
the accusations were overlooked and
handled secretively by the university
last year.
More pressure was added to the
case against the professor by two
federal lawsuits filed in February.
Seven current and former employees
of the dialysis clinic denounce the
former professor.
The plaintiffs lawyer, Jennifer Zito,
stated that Mahnensmith has been
sexually harassing the staff for years,
but they were advised to disregard
his actions.
A Yale spokesman refused to
discuss the cases and instead mentioned that the university is working
to improve the issue of sexual harassment on campus.
Other unlawful acts by Mahnensmith have been exposed as well.
He has been accused of discounting
Yales and the clinics policies on
prescribing drugs to patients.
INTERNATIONAL
800,000 FORCED FROM
HOMES IN BOKO HARAM
VIOLENCE
Approximately 800,000 children
have been forced to flee their homes
in northeast Nigeria due to Islamic
extremism. Many have been separated from their families and are suffering from physical and emotional
abuse.
Boko Haram, a militant Islamic
group fighting to transform West Africa into an Islamic state, is responsible for making children account for
half of the 1.5 million homeless in the
African country.
A United Nations Childrens
Fund report said that children have
become deliberate targets. Sexual
abuse, forced marriage, killings and
kidnappings are struggles many are
exposed to.
The number of refugee children
has doubled in the past year and
Boko Haram are using the children
as weapons, and sometimes human
bombs.
Maddison Cervantes can be reached

at mcervantes@sagebrush.unr.edu
and on Twitter @madcervantes.
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The University of Nevada, Renos first victim advocate Justine Hernandez poses in front of the Jones Center, where her office has been
recently assigned, on Monday, April 13. Hernandez has worked as an advocate for several years, and is enthused to continue her work
by assisting students at the university.
Advocate
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Over the years, Hernandez has held

presentations on campus addressing
sexual assault, and has informally met
with students who have been victimized.
Hernandez is also involved in I
STAND and is an instructor for Green
Dot, organizations that emphasize the
significance of discussing safe sexual
conduct and precautions that can be
taken.
Sometimes, Hernandez stated, victims of sexual assault are not ready to
go forward with an investigation; they
just need someone to talk to about
their situation. In this case, Hernandez
can be that person.
Theres a lot of embarrassment,
guilt and shame thats associated with
[sexual assault], Hernandez said.
Every other felony will be talked
about and justified, but this one is such
a silent crime and there is a lot of selfblame and self-doubt that goes along
with it.
Hernandez further explained that it
is common for victims of sexual assault
to convince themselves that they are at
fault. She claims that these views are
the factors that have led our society to
adopt rape myths and rape culture.
In the state of Nevada, sexual assault
is equivalent to rape; it involves some
form of penetration. Sexual harassment, on the other hand, is considered
to be on the outside of the body, such
as groping.
Hernandez claims that sexual harassment has been ingrained in our
culture.
I feel like most women have been
sexually harassed in their life, Hernandez said. Its demeaning, objectifying
and terrifying, but you are always put
at fault if it happens to you.
According to Hernandez, sexual
Cox
It wasnt until 2012 where she auditioned for the role of Sophia Burset,
a transgender inmate on Orange Is
the New Black, that her life began to
change. The shows success catapulted
her out of poverty as she gained notoriety as the first transgender person to
be nominated for a Primetime Emmy
Award. Orange Is the New Black is
now beginning its third season on June
12, and is a widely-acclaimed series.
During her talk, Cox was also vocal
about her opposition to Assembly Bill
375, a bill proposed in the Nevada
harassment is often made into a joke.

Because it can be taken lightly, those
who respond to such jokes defensively
can be accused of overreacting.
Hernandez wants students to
realize that sexual harassment is no
laughing matter. She attributes this
misconception of harassment to a lack
of education on the true meaning of
consent, but she wants to make others
understand it.
I dont blame anyone for not having the education, Hernandez said.
Sometimes [students] will discover
that they have actually done some of
these things that we talk about. I have
no ill will towards them; how do you
blame someone if they were never
taught?
While sexual assault remains a
pressing issue on campus, current data
suggests that UNR is progressing in
reducing sexual assault.
UNR Police Services Commander
Todd Renwick stated that in 2014,
there was a total of six reported sexual
assaults. Since the beginning of 2015,
there have been zero reported sexual
assaults.
Hernandez believes that with an
open dialogue and a better understanding of sexual assault as a whole,
more victims will report their situations and in turn, there will be fewer
victims in the first place.
Vice President for Student Services
Shannon Ellis views Hernandezs position as assisting in both men and
women on campus who are victims of
sexual assault.
A confidential advocate such as
[Hernandez] will be immediately
responsive and can discuss options at
a very emotional time in the victims
life, Ellis said. She will offer everything from information and emotional
support to help finding resources and
deciding on the next steps, including
filing a report.
Ellis added that with the position be-
ing strictly confidential, victims will be

offered comfort during their distressing time.
Hernandez explained that while
she knows she can help, there are still
multiple factors that keep an individual silent: the shame, the guilt or
the strain. Hernandez stated that often,
the perpetrator is someone the victim
knows.
It might be someone they love,
trust, are in a relationship with or is
their boss and if they tell, the victims
life could potentially be ruined and
no one is ready for that, Hernandez
said. If all of those barriers are there,
then I understand why someone
might not want to report, but they can
still talk to me.
In a press release sent out by the
university, Prevention Coordinator Jo
Harvey stated that there are multiple
events that will be held to continue the
sexual assault outreach on campus.
The goal is to continuously educate people about what they can do to
stop sexual assault before it happens,
Harvey said.
As April is Sexual Assault Awareness
Month, many of these events will be
taking place in the upcoming weeks.
Along with the universitys determination to reach out to students about
the issue, Hernandez stated that it
will be beneficial for students to be
able to talk to someone about their
distresses.
Hernandez is looking forward to
continuing with her efforts in combating sexual assault on campus, beginning with the education on the topic.
We are constantly telling women
not to get raped, Hernandez said.
However, we are never saying, Dont
rape women. Thats how we end
sexual assault.
State Legislature that would require all

individuals to use restrooms according
to their biological sex. According to
Cox, AB 375 and similar legislation is
discriminatory to transgender individuals.
Cox concluded her talk by encouraging
audience members to use the hashtag
#TransIsBeautiful on social media to
increase transgender awareness.
Freshman Naomi Shiferan was
among the student audience members
who were introduced to Cox through
her work on Orange is the New Black.
She said that she considers Cox an
inspiration for her boldness in discussing issues of gender and sexuality.
Shiferan especially appreciated how
Cox explained how forms of oppression intersect with one another.

I love how she talked about the
intersectionality of race, gender and
sexuality, Shiferan said. Thats not
talked about as much as it should be
and Im glad she brought it up.
Cox encouraged students to become
advocates and to help educate others
to end unjust violence and discrimination against transgender people. She
summarized this approach by quoting
Cornel West, who said Justice is what
love looks like in public.
Maddison Cervantes can be reached at

mcervantes@sagebrush.unr.edu and on
Twitter @madcervantes.
Jennifer Marbley can be reached at

rhernandez@sagebrush.unr.edu and on
Twitter @TheSagebrush.
RESOLUTION AGAINST
PROPOSED VOTER ID LAW
PASSES
The Public Affairs committee passed
its last resolution, S. Res. 82-142, in opposition to voter ID laws in Nevada with
a 12-4 vote.
Currently, Nevada law matches voter
signatures used in the election board
register to the signatures found on voter
registration applications or another government-issued identification to prove
voter identity. If the signatures do not
correspond, voters can be asked to present photo ID or complete a provisional
ballot.
Nevada Assembly Bills 253 and 266 and
Senate Bill 169 require voters to present
proof of identity.
Sen. emeritus Quinn Jones of the
College of Liberal Arts said that such
requirements disproportionately affect
individuals from minority ethnicities,
low-wage jobs and those without transportation.
However, the bills would allow individuals with financial hardships to receive a
free voter ID card from the Department
of Motor Vehicles. Center for Student
Engagement Associate Director James
Beattie argued that even if the card were
free, individuals holding more than one
job would likely not have the time to apply for one.
SENATE PUSHES FOR SEMITIC

TOLERANCE AT UNR
Sen. emeritus Zachary Brounstein of
the College of Engineering advocated for
Semitic tolerance at the University of Nevada, Reno in senate resolution 82-149.
Brounstein was inspired to submit the
resolutions after reviewing acts of violence and hate crimes committed against
Jewish students that have occurred in the
last few years on college campuses.
The Jewish senator speculates that this
tension is a result of the conflict between
Palestine and Israel, as well as from terrorist organizations associated with the
region.
Although it is perfectly acceptable to
disagree with the actions of a nation,
it is not acceptable to jump from to
the condemnation of country to the
condemnation to a race of people,
Brounstein said.
The senate passed the resolution
unanimously.
Roco Hernndez can be reached at

rhernandez@sagebrush.unr.edu and on
Twitter @rociohdz19.
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Sen. Nick Andrew of Interdisciplinary Programs presented a resolution

to the Associated Students of the University of Nevada Senate in opposition
to Assembly Bill 375, sponsored by
Assemblywoman Victoria Dooling, RLas Vegas, and Sen. Scott Hammond,
R-Las Vegas.
The proposed bill allows public
schools to restrict students to restrooms, locker rooms and showers that
correspond with their biological sex
rather than their gender identity.
Sen. emeritius Raina Benford of Division Community Health Science said
she supports the resolution because
she does not believe students should
be obligated to align with gender
binary norms.
The resolution received a unanimous vote.
NEWS A3
RTC weighs options for

Virginia Street project
Staff Report
The Regional Transportation Commission of Northern
Nevada will hold two meetings on Tuesday, April 14 and
Wednesday, April 15, to allow
the community an opportunity
to give opinions and feedback
on proposed improvements to
Virginia Street along the edge of
the University of Nevada, Reno
and through MidTown.
The project aims to improve
the streets encompassed in
the area in several major ways,
including extending the RTC
RAPID bus line, which currently
stops at 9th Street, to include
UNR. The new RAPID stops
could theoretically cut travel
times to the university by up
to 20 minutes, as it would cut
out the now-necessary detour
through the 4th Street station
by adding several new bus stops
between 8th Street and 15th
Street.
The preliminary plans also
include ideas to make Vir-
ginia Street an entrance to the

campus through decorative
roundabouts. That comes in
addition to a possible widening
of Virginia Street between 8th
Street and 9th Street and the
introduction of both bike lanes
and improved sidewalks. Such
improvements are the focus of
RTCs community outreach, according to RTC public information officer Joe Harrington.
We have several different
road configurations [planned]
and were really hoping for a
lot of engagement on campus,
Harrington said. The improvements are taking place so close
to campus, a lot of people who
attend UNR, the faculty, the
staff and of course the students
themselves, are going to be the
most impacted.
Harrington also noted that the
project would improve the MidTown area in terms of business
in addition to making the area
safer. He noted a current lack of
walkability as poles stand in
the middle of sidewalks and a
general lack of compliance with

the Americans with Disabilities
act.
Additionally, RTC has been
working with UNR to ensure
that the project works in tandem
with the current UNR master
plan. Some of the area that will
be affected by the project sits in
what UNR has dubbed the Gateway Precinct, or the universitys
foray into Downtown Reno.
The master plan also aims
to enhance key university entrances through the addition of
landscaping, signage and lighting. At least one of these key entrances would be augmented by
the RTC project if the currentlyproposed roundabouts remain
in the plans.
By completion, the project
would cost a total of $27.35
million with $5.6 million of
that sum being fronted by RTC
while an additional $6 million
in federal funds by way of the
Small Starts Grant Agreement.
The federal money is tentative
however, as the appropriation
Photo illustration courtesy of the Regional Transportation Commission
The above photo is a rendering of what may become of Virginia Street

near Manzanita hall following the Virginia Street Bus RAPID Transit
extension project. The project would add bus stops all along Virginia
street near the University of Nevada, Reno.
has yet to be approved by

Congress. If passed though,
the money would start rolling
in by late 2016,
The arrival of federal funds
would also coincide with the
final planning phases of the
Virginia Street project. All
designs should be finalized by
early 2017 and construction
should start later that year. If
all goes according to schedule,
Virginia Street will be fully
renovated by 2019.
The first meeting on Tuesday, April 14 will be held in
The Discovery Museum from
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. while the
second meeting will be held
on campus in room 4001 of the
William J. Raggio building, also
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
More information on the
project can be found at www.
rtcwashoe.com/section-hottopics.
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and on Twitter @TheSagebrush.
Map courtesy of the Regional Transportation Commission
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A banner for Nevada 365 outside of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center touts the University of Nevada,
Renos year-round academic opportunities on Monday, April 13. Summer and winter sessions can both be used
to satisfy the credit requirement for 15 to Finish.
By Kayla Carr and

Jacob Solis
When thousands of students
descend upon MyNevada to fill
up their schedules and enroll
in classes for the upcoming fall
semester, full-time students will
have to consider more than just
conflicting class times as 15 to
Finish enters its third semester in
the fall. The University of Nevada
Reno program aims to get more
undergraduates to graduate in
four years.
The program incentivizes students to take 15 credits a semester by withholding institutional
aid and university scholarships
from those who abstain from the
requested course load. After its
inception in the summer of 2014,
the program has been begrudgingly accepted by some students
as a necessary evil.
In October 2014, the Associated Students of the University
of Nevada passed a resolution in
support of 15 to Finish, but many
senators expressed dissatisfaction with the program. The most
common sentiment among the
student leaders was that it was
simply too broad a solution to
the complex problem of rapidly
increasing time-to-graduation.
According to a 2014 report
titled the Four-Year Myth from
Complete College America, only
36 percent of full-time students
at flagship universities graduated
in four years. In essence, more
students were staying in college
for more time, creating a host of
problems for both students and
administrations.
However, it is still too soon to
tell whether or not the program
has had any success.
For students, the main draw of
15 to Finish is its ability to save
money. It is irrefutable that being in school for less time allows
a quicker entrance into the job
market and the ability to start
making money. In fact, numerous 15 to Finish advertisements
tout the programs ability to save
undergraduates money by limiting their time in college to four

years. Even so, some students
remain skeptical of the programs
fiscal benefits.
Fifth-year senior Graham
Collins has had the freedom to
choose his own course load and
is satisfied with his educational
experience. Collins, who needed
less than 30 credits to graduate,
was excused from the 15 to Finish
program when it was implemented.
He said that the financial support that he received has allowed
him to earn his degree at his own
pace.
Ive been taking 12 to 13
credits each semesterand you
know, [graduating in four years]
is supposed to save you money,
but realistically, Ive been getting
support from financial aid and
scholarships, Collins said.
Senior Morgan Miller will also
graduate in May. She chose not to
enroll in 15 credits every semester, but regardless, will only spend
four years in college. The pleased
soon-to-be-graduate is currently
enrolled in 19 credits.
Miller was able to structure
her college career according to
her changing circumstances by
registering for 13 credits some
semesters and picking up the
slack by enrolling in winter and
summer terms.
I think its a good program, but
I dont think it should be forced on
students, Miller said.
Nico Montforte, a freshman and
mechanical engineering major on
the Winter Sports Club Team disagrees with the administrations
assertion that the program will
save students money.
Students with demanding
course loads risk preforming
poorly in their classes. Some will
be forced to enroll in classes multiple times, repaying for credits.
As an engineering student,
we have to get Cs or better,
Montforte said. So if you do get
less than a C, you have to retake
that class again, so that kind of
defeats the purpose.

Montforte does not believe that
UNR has students financial wellbeing solely in mind.
Personally, I think its the
school trying to up their four year
graduation rate, Montforte said.
Performing well in classes is
not students only responsibility.
In an economy where college degrees are abundant, professional
experience sets students apart
from each other in applications
for graduate programs and jobs.
Iain Dover chose to supplement his college education with
job training. The senior is currently enrolled in 15 credits and
consistently took 13 to 15 credits
each semester. The length of his
college career will amount to five
years. Dover believes that the
university attaches stigma to individuals who require more than
four years to earn their bachelors
degree.
[The program] takes away
from people who have outside
jobs. I worked at an outside laboratory two days a week, Dover
said. You need time in college to
get professional experience.
UNRs policy holds that varsity athletes, level III nursing students, the disabled, and veterans,
are the only students who can be
exempt from the program.
The university, however, does
not grant the same exception to
club teams, so Montfortes time
constraints are ignored.
It puts a lot of stress on me
because a lot of my scholarships
are linked to the 15 to Finish,
Montforte said. During competitive season, its a little too much.
It would be better to have 12
[credits].
Ultimately though, one thing
remains clear. Despite the opinion of the student, as time-tograduation continues to rise, 15
to Finish will be here to stay.
Kayla Carr and Jacob Solis can
be reached at jsolis@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter
@TheSagebrush.
Books
them to practice their Spanish

writing and reading skills and
the chance to having their work
published.
Sean Rawlings was invited
to come to the workshop by
his Spanish 112 professor and
Spanish club advisor Beatriz
Robinson. It was his first time
attending a club meeting and
his primary motivation was to
make a difference in a childs
life.
When I was kid I used to
enjoy reading, Rawlings said.
I grew up in Guatemala so this
actually gives me the chance to
give another Spanish speaker
a book. I believe its important
because a lot of people dont
know how to read and starting
at the basics is what will make
you a better reader.
Event organizers urged participants to brainstorm story
ideas easy enough for a child to
read.
Rawlings wrote a story about
a Mayan kid from a village
afflicted by drought. He said
the book will end with the
child pleasing the Mayan gods
through a rain dance.
Junior Michah Nauck chose to
write a story centered on nutrition. His story starts with a boy
that dislikes green vegetables.
Toward the conclusion, the boy
is willing to eat his vegetables
since he wants to grow up to be
as strong as his father.
Nauck loves to eat fruits and
vegetable and he hopes his
story will promote healthy eating habits.
Roco Hernndez /Nevada Sagebrush
Cory Munson, Washoe County School District literacy specialist, draws

art that will accompany Spanish childrens books on Friday, April 10. He is
one of three illustrators that have volunteered for the project. Munson is
looking for more artists interested in helping.
His other story is based
around fantasy. Nauck imagines
a land where boys and girls live
isolated from each other. By
chance, one of the boys runs
into a strange creature he has
never seen before, a girl. Nauck
currently plans to end his story
just as the kids smile at each
other. He hopes his readers
make the story their own by
deciding on what they like to
happen next.
The group is still in need of
more illustrator volunteers and
is willing to accept more story
submissions, but Munson said
he was happy with the quality
and quantity of stories submit-
ted on Friday.
This is the first time something like this has been done,
Munson said. We are excited.
We are making this up as we
go as far as crowdsource books
where its all volunteer based,
everything from the writer to
the publisher to the illustrator.
Its all just done with university
talent, university sources and
we are doing it to benefit the
local community, so I hope that
this is something that picks up
in the future.
Roco Hernndez can be reached
and on Twitter @rociohdz19.
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Arts & Entertainment

A5
on the
BAD APPLE
VNTG.
The MidTown boutique for
young people, by young people
By Alexa Solis
On the corner of Mary and Virginia streets sits an empty room.
Sunlight flows through its ample
windows, and there is a girl, petite
and smartly dressed, sweeping its
concrete floors. The light hits her
face as she looks out onto the busy
street.
Francesca Martinez, 22, is turning
Breanna Denney/Nevada Sagebrush
Francesca Martinez, owner of Bad Apple VNTG., poses for a photo in her store on Saturday,
April 11. The space has just begun undergoing renovations, but will be ready for its opening
on May 15.
PLAN A SHOPPING SPREE

W H AT
Mens and Womens
clothing, Plus Size,
Jewelry, Accessories
and Dishware
HOW MUCH
$12 - $25 on average
W HER E
1001 S. Virginia St.
W HEN
Opening May 15
For More info follow:
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Photo courtesy of Francesca Martinez
Model Luzcia Denton poses for a photo in Oxbow Park during the winter of 2014 for Bad Apple
VNTG.s Spring/Summer 2015 Lookbook. The shop will offer everything from vintage clothing
to jewelry and artisinal goods made by local artists.
Bad Apple VNTG. The idea for the

shop began while working in Los
Angeles where everything seemed to
be going sour. After graduating early
from the Fashion Institute of Design
and Merchandising, Martinez was
eager to get out into the workforce,
and she did. Martinez was able to attain a highly coveted buyer position,
rare for a person of 20. However, it
wasnt all that she had hoped it to be.
After I graduated college, which I
finished early, I had a lot of free time
because all these jobs werent really
happening, Martinez said. I had
all these interviews, and nothing
was really following through. When
I was working at a buying office, it
was very stressful and I was crying
in the restroom on breaks and stuff
like that. It was like The Devil Wears
Prada.
The stressful buying position led
Martinez to question everything,
thinking that she was too young to
be completely consumed by someone elses problems. Then a friend
mentioned that she should open
a store, and the seed for Bad Apple
VNTG. was planted.
Martinez then put all of her
energy into creating a store. Writing
business plan after business plan,
the store became the light at the end
of the tunnel just when everything
about LA was making Martinez even
more miserable. Finally, Martinez
packed up her things and moved to
Reno in search of the opportunities
and growth that LA just couldnt afford a young person like herself.
After coming to Reno, Martinez
began working at The Melting
Pot. She worked her way up from
general manager to office manager,
and then decided that it was time to
finally make her own dream a reality.
It hasnt been an easy road, with
finding the location and funding
being Martinezs biggest challenges.
According to Martinez, its very
difficult to attain a loan being as
young as she is. Unable to get a loan,
Martinez is starting her business
out of pocket and through credit.
Though finding a loan was a major
challenge, it was nothing compared
to finding a location.
She spent months and months
just asking around, trying to keep up
on leads for spots that were opening
up before anybody else grabbed
them up, said Nathaniel Benjamin,

Martinezs boyfriend. Seems to me
like the business community is all
really tightly knit and its not the
easiest thing to find your way in unless youve got the confidence to just
make the jump and put yourself out
there, which shes been doing now
for a long time.
After struggling for months to
find a location, Martinez found the
perfect spot. Not only was it in the
heart of MidTown, but its massive
windows are perfect for Martinezs
extravagant window displays. An
admirer of stores such as Anthropologie, whos window displays are
detailed and eye catching, Martinez
is looking to differentiate herself
from other shops in the area.
Though Martinez is trying to bring
a different kind of visual merchandising to MidTown, she is also trying
to boost the profile of the ever growing collective of local businesses
and owners. According to Martinez,
MidTown is the heart and soul of the
community outside of Burning Man
and gambling culture.
Fellow local boutique owner and
friend of Martinez, Kendra Cro, is
also a proponent of the growing
number of businesses coming to
MidTown. Cros boutique Culture
has been open since March.
Ive noticed an increased awareness for supporting small business
in Reno. People want to keep their
money in the community, Cro said.
Its been great to watch MidTown
bloom and I am beyond excited
to be a part of it, [and] I would tell
Francesca first of all, that Im so
proud of her!
As Martinez begins preparing the
space that Bad Apple VNTG. will
soon occupy, she has set an opening
date of May 15. The shop will offer
not only vintage clothing, but jewelry and goods made by local artists.
Bad Apple VNTG. will also offer plus
size clothing, which is a criminally
underrepresented part of the community, according to Martinez.
According to Martinez, Bad Apple
VNTG. is a shop thats out to make
a difference and support the local
community in every way, a trend
among many that are trying to
shift the focus away from gambling
and Burning Man and toward the
diverse art and culture that Reno
has to offer.
It seems to me like her motivation is based on Independence
isnt the right word, more like selfreliance, plus her desire to create
a community space where people
can come and share their creativity,
Benjamin said.
Alexa Solis can be reached at alexasolis@sagebrush.unr.edu and on
Twitter @thealexasolis.
What for? breaks new ground for Toro y Moi

What For? may come as a surprise to
both new and old followers of Toro Y Moi.
For the past five years, Chaz Bundick, the
man behind the band, has been pumping out a steady stream of highly synthesized indie-pop songs. This album is a
somewhat drastic change from previous
studio albums because it dropped much
of the synthesized pop that he is known
for. What For? can be described as Toro
Y Mois first indie-rock album.
Bundick went way back to his roots
with this one. If it were not for the
smooth, polished and clearly matured
sound, What For? could be mistaken
for Bundicks pre-Toro Y Moi days. Since
Causers of This (released in 2010), Toro
Y Mois first studio album, he has held
his own as one of the most prominent
chillwave acts. Chillwave is a genre of
music characterized by the heavy use of
effects processing, synthesizers, looping, sampling and filtered vocals. What
For? kept a hint of 80s synth-pop, but
added a more 70s vibe, making it a

breath of fresh air for all returning fans.
The album starts with a soft, dreamy
guitar riff and Bundicks equally soft vocals
in the opening track What You Want. In
the second song, Buffalo, Bundick lays
down the feel for the rest of the album.
Buffalo provides a funky groove and a
fun beat with lyrics to match.
The rest of What For? follows the lead
of What You Want and Buffalo. It is
a flash to the past with a good serving of
funk, a dollop of groove, a scoop of 70s
rock inspired guitar and hints of the 80s
sprinkled on top. To keep it up to date,
Bundick adds his flare with whimsical
lyrics and just a touch of his old chillwave
style.
Songs such as the upbeat Empty
Nesters or the groovy Spell It Out
keep the albums sound fresh and exciting. Empty Nesters was the first single
off of the album and it blew Toro Y Mois
fans away. It was unlike any other song
before it. Bundick completely dropped
the chillwave and traded it in for a
THINGS TO WATCH
OUT FOR THIS WEEK
By Alexa Solis
T. VSQUEZ:
SEPTAGUINTA DUO
EXHIBIT
Tuesday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Jot Travis Building,
Student Galleries
South
Artist T. Vsquez set out
to document the stories left
behind in empty homes. The
exhibit is a 72-hour compiled
view of images looking at
empty rooms and stripped
bare walls with the goal
of capturing the essence of
home life. The exhibition is
free and runs through April
24. There will be a reception
at 5 p.m. on April 23.
STOMPIN WITH
THE PACK
Saturday
6 p.m.
Joe Crowley Student
Union, Ballrooms
The Multicultural Greek
Council will once again hold
its annual Stompin With The
Pack step show. Members of
the Greek Council will be
performing step routines for
all that attend. Tickets are
$8 pre-sale and $10 the
night of the performance.
They will be available at
tables in front of the Joe
throughout the week.
STURGILL SIMPSON
Tuesday
9 p.m.
Cargo
Country singer Sturgill
Simpson will be performing
his signature heart felt take
on modern country music.
Simpson is promoting the
release of his latest album
Metamodern Sounds in
Country Music, which is
dropping on May 13. The
concert is only for those 18
and over, and tickets start
at $17.50. They can be purchased on ticketweb.com or
at the Whitney Peak Hotel.
HIGH DESERT
STEAMPUNK EXPO
Saturday
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
ALBUM REVIEW
By Gabriella De Leon
prowl
steady drum beat and a guitar. It was by

far the most organic song released by
Toro Y Moi up until this point.
Other songs like Ratcliff and Yeah
Right keep the album soft and down
to earth. These songs are the two that
cement it in its indie-rock glory. The
effects on both are minimal. It is a
guitar, a drum set and Bundicks hazy
vocals earthy and straightforward.
However, what makes Ratcliff a gem
and not just any old indie-rock song
is its use of vintage keys paired with a
whimsical guitar and hazy vocals. The
sound alone creates an almost nostalgic
feel it sounds sort of like a happier,
more outgoing Elliot Smith.
Toro Y Mois latest album comes at the
perfect time of the year. As the weather
is warming up, the barbeques start
lighting and the rooftops start coming
down with the promise of summer,
What For? is the album to listen to on
road trips or block parties. It is upbeat
enough to be fun, yet relaxed enough to
pop it in and listen to at a kickback.
Photo provided by pitchfork.com
Sunday
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Reno-Sparks Livestock
Events Center
The 4th Annual Biggest Little Steampunk Expo will be
at it once again this weekend. The festival will include
a fashion show, a display of
steampunk art and celebrity
panels in addition to many
more activities for steampunk enthusiasts and Burning
Man Participants. One-day
admission is $10 and twoday admission is $15. More
information is available at
highdesertsteam.org.
TORO Y MOI
WHAT FOR?
Release Date: April 7
Genre: Indie Pop
Grade:
Gabriella De Leon can be reached at
alexasolis@sagebrush.unr.edu and on
Alexa Solis can be reached at

alexasolis@sagebrush.unr.edu
and on Twitter @thealexasolis.
Opinion
A6
STAFF EDITORIAL
Recognize Nevadas legislative tyranny
n Monday, April 6,
the Nevada Assembly
passed Assembly Bill
148 by a vote of 24-15.
The bill, which has garnered
a fair amount of controversy
in its short life, must still be
passed by the state senate and
signed by the governor before it
becomes law. Even so, neither
are expected to be hurdles and
in all likelihood, AB 148 will
bear Brian Sandovals signature
by the end of the session.
AB 148, often referred to as
campus carry, would allow
concealed carry weapon permit
holders to carry their weapons
onto public school campuses
in the state, including Nevada
System of Higher Education
campuses, so long as the
weapon remains concealed.

Statewide public opinion
on the bill has been mixed,
but on college campuses, the
message is clear: guns have no
place at an institution of higher
learning. Using the University
of Nevada, Reno as an example,
the vast majority of nearly
every demographic on campus
opposes AB 148.
Speaking in specifics, both
the Associated Students of
the University of Nevada,
representing the undergraduate
population, and the Graduate
Student Association have
passed resolutions in opposition AB 148. The Faculty Senate
conducted a survey of UNRs
faculty in which 85 percent of
respondents were in opposition
to AB 148. That is to say nothing

of both the administration and
campus police coming out in
staunch opposition to AB 148.
For the people who AB 148
affects most, who have to live
with its consequences, there is
no debate to be had. Nevertheless, the bill finds itself on a
road free and clear of obstacles
as conservative stalwarts rally
to their ideal freedom, free from
pesky government regulation.
It is these conservatives who
are the majority in both chambers. It is these very legislators
who will single-handedly make
AB 148 law, and it is these
very people who are about to
become tyrants. By ignoring
the voices of the interested
minority, the Republicans of
Nevada will exercise textbook

tyranny of the majority.
The political philosophers who
laid the bedrock of American
political thought, John Adams,
Alexis de Tocqueville, even the
premier conservative demagogue
Ayn Rand, have put in stone that
this tyranny is one of the great
evils of the world. In Federalist
10, James Madison puts his
frustration simply, saying,
measures are too often decided,
not according to the rules of
justice and the rights of the minor
party, but by the superior force
of an interested and overbearing
majority.
The whole point of Federalist
10 is to dismiss the idea that
factions could form any sort of
efficacy under the Constitution.
The federal government is

ordered in such a way that
majority factions, ideally, cannot
gain the power necessary to
trample over a defenseless
minority.
Obviously, American history
shows again and again that
the founders idealism may
have been misplaced, but what
is clear is that the American
people know what tyranny
looks like, evidenced by the
struggles for suffrage, civil
rights and the thousands of
other battles minorities fight
from day to day.
As such, the legislators in
Carson City must seriously
ask themselves who this bill is
for. They must ask themselves
which of their constituents are
actually affected by AB 148 and

who among these constituents
actually wants to see AB 148
become law.
Whether an elected politician
should adhere strictly to their
constituency or abide by their
own judgement is another
debate entirely, but no politician should look at the majority
of public opinion, even if that
majority happens to be of a
minority, and openly flout it.
The Nevada Senate has a single
chance to right the wrong of
the Assembly and it must not
waste it.
The Nevada Sagebrush editorial
staff can be reached at cboline@
sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @TheSagebrush.
Make the right

music festival
choice this year
you can serve as an outlet for the person to

express their thoughts, but chances are, you
will not be trained to walk them through the
right conversations.
Dont get me wrong, sometimes a person
just needs a friend to listen, and thats great
if you can serve in that role. You can be a
valuable resource in being a nonjudgmental
shoulder to cry on. However, when a person is
showing signs of deep-rooted depression, you
need to understand how delicate the situation
may be. Guiding them to the right outlets
for help is usually the best option. On our
campus, we offer Counseling Services located
in the Thompson Building for those who need
help. Furthermore, our university offers a
program called the Student Support Network
that trains students to deal with peers who
may be hurting.
If you truly want to help a depressed friend,
sometimes the best thing you can do is lead
them toward a trained helping hand. You
cannot boil depression down to one reason
or factor because it is a combination of many
things. Moreover, you need to realize that
depression is all around us, and the words
you use matter. Do not point to depression
as a singular motive behind given actions
as the media has done in the case of the
Germanwings crash. People with depression
live normal lives, and by blaming their mental
struggles as the root of horrible actions, you
are only pushing them further into secrecy.
Think about what you say when discussing
depression because it has a larger impact
than you know. It may be difficult to spot,
but depression impacts people from all walks
of life. You can never be too careful when
addressing mental illness. Finally, if you are
struggling, get the help you need, remember
that college is difficult, and you are not alone.
There are people waiting to talk to you, its
just about taking the first step.
ts that time of the year again folks. Tis the season

of crochet halter-tops, leotards and my personal
favorite, thats right people youve guessed it, furry
boots. Music festival season is upon us all.
It is no doubt that we are the generation of experiences. A large majority of us would rather invest our
student loan money returns in
Chella or Electric Daisy Carnival
tickets instead of paying rent.
Guilty as charged, and dropping
that cash on music festivals is
worth every penny no matter
who you are or what music genre
you fancy.
I am certain that there is a
music festival for everyone and
Ali
its an unforgettable experience.
Schultz
What festival is the sultan of
swat, the king of crash, the colossus of clout, might you ask? Coachella, duh! Indio,
California hosts my favorite festival of all. Without a
doubt, this is the only festival that would motivate
me to sell internal organs on the black market in
order to attend. Unfortunately, Coachella let me
down this year with their less than average lineup.
However, theres no denying this experience still
remains supreme to all festivals. Despite the crowd of
obvious trust fund babies and the self-loathing youll
do after seeing the countless beautiful people, this is
the festival of all festivals. Dodgeball games, snowball
fights, rock-paper-scissors tournaments and more
await you at the campgrounds. I know what youre
thinking, rock-paper-scissors? How the hell am I
going to keep all the excitement in? But you catch my
drift. Every year Coachella planners spend hundreds
of thousands of dollars to bring in large displays of
art and artists to perform. You could never run out of
things to do or see. Even with the shit lineup it casted
this year, Coachella is worth the money for the simple
fact that it is so much more than just another music
festival.
On the opposite end of the spectrum we have EDC,
or like I like to think of it, Joan Rivers worst nightmare
(may her soul rest in peace). The EDM lovers paradise,
EDC is never short on douchey frat guys, neon furry
boots and Molly. But, my God is it one hell of a time.
For those of you that love EDM, and even the daring
ones such as myself that dont, it is something everyone
should experience. Although the outfits will never
justify themselves to me, because lets get this straight
people, the only person that can wear fishnet tops is
Cher Horowitz (As if!), Im down with the bracelets
they wear. Those beaded bad boys are known as
kandi to all the ravers. Once at the festival, the
bracelets (kandi) are traded between random people.
This concept all seems a little silly before experienced,
but it is so much more than what you would expect.
It is a conversation starter and a neat souvenir from
your experience. Basically, what Im getting at here is if
youre into rolling balls, EDMing or just dancing your
ass off, EDC wont ever disappoint.
For all my redneck friends, we have festivals like
Stagecoach or Night in the Country. I guarantee that
youll never more see wife beaters, cowboy boots
and, most importantly, Budweiser cans, as you will at
these festivals. Here, country musics most talented
artists perform every year. Although they are among
some of the newer festivals, they never fail to kick ass
when bringing in the stars for their lineup. All joking
aside, nobody shakes it better than country girls (Luke
Bryan said it himself), so these festivals are centered
around down to earth people, beer drinking and
nonstop dancing
For people who love variety, we have kickass
festivals like Lollapalooza, Life is Beautiful and
Outside Lands where artists such as my man Childish
Gambino and the queen himself Elton John perform.
These festivals all have something a person of any
character can appreciate. Life is Beautiful, for instance, dedicated itself to aiding people in conquering
their fears and embracing life in all aspects. Outside
Lands is a beer, wine and food festival which, if youre
a porker like me, is exciting every day of the week. The
possibilities for these things really are endless.
Attending a music festival should be on the top of
everyones bucket list. So start selling clothes to Platos
Closet, have a garage sale or pick up those extra shifts
at work, because the festival for you is waiting.
Daniel Coffey studies journalism. He can be

reached at dcoffey@sagebrush.unr.edu and on
Ali Schultz studies political science. She can be

reached at dcoffey@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter
@TheSagebrush.
Illustration by Leona Novio /Nevada Sagebrush
COFFEY BREAK
Change the conversation about

depression in mainstream media
t was a news story that shocked and

devastated people from all over the world.
Last month, a pilot suffering from mental
illness crashed a Germanwings plane
into a mountainside in the south of France
killing every person on board. I, along with so
many others, desperately
searched for a reason a
scapegoat to blame for
such a horrific tragedy.
As the media continued
to dig deeper, one answer
seemed to become clear:
the man was depressed.
Just hours after the
event, it was revealed that
Daniel
the crash was purposeful.
Coffey
A recording from the
cockpit indicated that
the pilot, Andreas Lubitz, was intentionally
unresponsive to his co-pilot, ultimately
redirecting the plane straight for disaster. Not
only has the crash raised questions about
Lufthansas ability to vet their employees,
but it has also raised questions about the
ability of people struggling with depression to
operate in the workplace.
While it is important to consider monitoring Lufthansa more closely, I take issue with
the way depression has been addressed
throughout various media following the incident. As noted in an online article by National
Public Radio this April, a violent event such
as the Germanwings crash, increases the
stigma for everyone with mental illness. It
also becomes more difficult for people with
depression to be open about it.
Depression is far more common than
people may realize. It was found by the
National Institute of Mental Health that 16
million Americans experienced at least one
depressive episode in 2014. That is roughly
one in 20 Americans and while some may
believe that number seems relatively low,
that hardly scratches the surface of all people
who are dealing with upsetting and selfdeprecating thoughts on a regular basis.
On a micro level, colleges and universities

have become a hotbed for depression in
varying forms. In 2011, the American College
Health AssociationNational College Health
Assessment found that about 30 percent
of college students reported feeling so
depressed that it was difficult to function at
some time in the past year. Depression is all
around us, and unless we rethink the dialogue
that our society is having about it, people will
continue to suffer alone, fearing the repercussions of speaking openly about their internal
struggles.
Each day, chances are high that youve
worked with a person dealing with depression
without even realizing it. They maintain jobs,
receive good grades and contribute to their
campus communities. As Susan Goldberg, an
assistant professor at Duquesne University,
puts it, I assure you, [] you have worked
with someone with a mental health condition
who has simply chosen not to disclose.
For that reason, it is dangerous to start
blaming the Germanwings crash on depression alone because mental illness is more
complicated than that. Depression alone did
not lead to the Germanwings disaster; it was
orchestrated by a distressed man who lived a
difficult life.
By assuming that depression was the sole
reason behind Lubitzs actions, our society
is marginalizing people who may be hurting
by telling them that they are incapable of
working or functioning in our community.
These dangerous assumptions lead depressed
individuals to suppress any feelings they may
be having due to a concern that they will
not be trusted to maintain normal jobs and
lifestyles.
Depression is complicated and may deal
with a combination of internal and external
factors. Consequently, depression should be
treated in a way that recognizes its profound
complexity. If a friend opens up to you about
their struggles, it is not beneficial to simply
tell them, its all about a positive attitude, or
your life is fine, so dont be sad. Ultimately,
OPINION A7
THE FUTURE
OF ASUN
SENTATE TIPS
From senator
to senator,
listen up...
or the past year, we have been fortunate enough to

serve as senators for the 82nd session of the Associated
Students of the University of Nevada Senate. During
this time we were able to work with a diverse group of
people that allowed us to see perspectives outside of our own.
The 82nd session had its share of challenges, but despite
all of that, we were able to accomplish
some pretty amazing things, including:
creating of a student email service,
establishing gender-neutral restrooms
on campus, taking stances on
many divisive issues, and creating a
special committee to bring the first ever
Mountain West Leadership Summit to
our campus this summer.
Because our session was forced to
Raina
overcome many challenges, such as
Benford seven censures and multiple resignations, we would like to share some
friendly advice with the senators of the
83rd session so that they can represent
their constituents to the best of their
ability.
REMEMBER THAT ALL

OF YOUR MEETINGS ARE
RECORDED
Chapter 241 of the Nevada Revised

Statutes requires open meetings
of public bodies to be recorded for
transparency purposes. Every senate
meeting and senate committee meeting
is recorded by the senate secretaries, and written minutes and
audio tape recordings of each meeting are put on the Nevada
ASUN website within 30 days of their occurrence.
This means that whatever you say during a senate or senate
committee meeting can be accessed by anyone. Anyone. This
includes your mother. Or your current supervisor. Or any
university official. Or the person in charge of hiring at that
really cool internship youre planning on applying for in the
future.
If you are on public record acting in an unprofessional
manner, while in a situation where youre supposed to be
representing the students of your college to the best of your
ability, thats just foolish. For the first few meetings, everyone
is on their guard and remembers that theyre being recorded,
but for whatever reason, there comes a point where everyone
seems to forget the existence of NRS 241. Dont. You dont
want it to come back to bite you.
Abby
Feenstra
Hopefully, all senators elected to the 83rd session are aware

of the fact that points are given to senators in order to hold
them accountable. Points are given for many things, including
missing senate office hours and being tardy or absent to
senate or senate committee meetings. Upon accumulating
a fifth point, the Committee on Oversight can recommend
favorably to the senate body the censure of a senator.
When a senator is censured, they must write a public
statement of apology to the Nevada Sagebrush. This happened seven times during the 82nd session. Were not sure
why. Its really not very hard to let the speaker or chairperson
of your committee know that you are going to be absent from
or tardy to a meeting. Similarly, it is also not hard to complete
two weekly office hours. These hours must be logged and
forgetting to log them shouldnt happen.
You may say you did them, and you may have actually
done them, but no one will know that unless you log them.
Receiving points and becoming censured is something that is
easily avoidable as long as you do the fundamentals of your
job. The students who elected you are literally paying your
salaries, so represent them to the best of your ability and stay
accountable.
BE PRESENT AND LISTEN DURING MEETINGS
Theres nothing more annoying than that senator who

sits on their laptop the entire meeting watching videos on
YouTube. Whats even more annoying is, because that senator
cares more about watching movie trailers and checking
Facebook during the meeting, they miss out on crucial
discussion and often ask questions which were previously
asked or make comments that do not pertain to anything
that is actually going on in the meeting because they are that
unaware.
You do not want to be that senator! Reading legislation prior
to a meeting and coming prepared with questions and discussion points makes a much more productive meeting. And
believe us when we tell you that four-hour senate meetings
are not very fun, so be present and listen during meetings so
that you are able to get the most out of it.
THE STUDENTS
Honestly, the majority of our advice can be summed up

by one simple fact: youre not serving as a senator because
you personally think youre the best person for the job. Youre
serving as a senator because enough students from your
college chose YOU as the person they want to represent them.
The magnitude of this commitment simply cannot be
overstated. We are fortunate enough to attend a university
with a proven track record of administration listening to what
students have to say and acting on student concerns. This isnt
some cutesy little resume booster. This is real. Every piece of
legislation you pass and every statement you make on record
is a reflection of the students of your academic college. Take
this seriously. These students chose you. Dont let them down.
Raina Benford studies community health sciences and Abby
Feenstra studies English literature and womens studies. They
can be reached at dcoffey@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter
@TheSagebrush.
Photo courtesy of Alexander Ybarra
President-elect Caden Fabbi poses for a photo in front of the Honors Court on Jan. 11, 2015. The photo was
used as a part of his campaign for president of the Associated Students of the University of Nevada.
LETTER FROM THE ASUN PRESIDENT
Open letter to the

Wolf Pack family
STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND
ADMINISTRATORS:
his Wednesday, April 15, I will be

sworn in as the 112th President of the
Associated Students of the University
of Nevada. Since the organization
was founded as the Athletic Association in
1898 with its President Nathaniel Dunsdon,
the Associated Students
have served a vital
role on this campus as
advocates for student
needs. Influential leaders
in our community have
served in this position
in the past, including
politicians, business
entrepreneurs, lawyers
Caden
and doctors. Needless to
Fabbi
say, this is not something
that I am taking lightly.
While campaigning
throughout February and into March, I
promised a year that would not soon be
forgotten. This university is in the middle of
an important turning point; it continues to
grow in numbers in order to meet its goal of
reaching 22,000 students by the year 2020,
while also growing its services, faculty and
buildings in order to become recognized as a
Very High Research Activity institution by
the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of
Higher Education. The opportunity for this
group of student body officers to alter the
course of this university for years to come is
here. And, I think we plan to do just that.
I was thrilled to learn that this election
season had record voter turnout. More than
19 percent of our undergraduate student
body voted in this years elections. While
this number may seem low, college election
voter turnout tends to hover around 12
percent nationwide.
For the other 80.4 percent, its our job to
figure out how to get them engaged. Research
shows that students who are involved in
campus activities are retained and more
likely to graduate in four years. So whether
its through better programming, more clubs
and organizations, leadership development
programs, athletics or employment opportunities, I will work to increase the quality
and quantity of these important facets of this
administration and my vision for the future
of our university. Ill start with 19.6 percent.
But by the end of my term, if student satisfaction, retention, academic performance, as
well as the amount of engaged students has
not increased, this administration has failed.
Class of 2016 and beyond: I need your help.
I cannot create a vision for the next 10 years
of our university without student input. I
cannot properly represent student interests
in local, state and federal policy without
hearing from you. I cannot understand
the difficulties of students on our campus
without you telling me. Tell your student
officers these things; theyre probably the
most easily accessible of any representative
youll have in your whole life. You have the
power to enact change on this campus. Take
advantage of it.
I am beyond excited for this opportunity,
and I cannot thank this campus enough for
the experiences and opportunities that I
have had to get me where I am today. To the
students, faculty, administration and alumni
of this remarkable, traditional university: I
will not let you down. After all, we have a big
future, with little doubt.
Caden Fabbi is the 112th president-elect of the
Associated Students of the University of Nevada. He can be reached at dcoffey@sagebrush.
unr.edu and on Twitter @TheSagebrush.
Cultural
injustice
at music
festivals
he beginning of summer
ushers in a wave of music
festivals, brining hordes
of attendees flaunting the
kind of neo-hippie fashion that has
become so closely tied to festival
culture. However,
in the crowds
of festivalgoers
donning beads,
feathers and
elaborate headdresses, there is
an unwelcome
guest that
many may not
Jordan
realize is present:
Russell
misappropriated
Native American
culture.
Thanks to powerhouse events like
Coachella, which just wrapped up its
second weekend, festival fashion has
become a ubiquitous term in the fashion
industry. Major retailers such as Forever
21 and Urban Outfitters have capitalized
on the popularity of music festivals,
creating annual lookbooks encouraging
people to look their fest best. While
there is nothing inherently wrong with
adopting a festival-centric style, the
mainstream adaptation and use of
traditional Native cultural elements is a
trend that demonstrates a severe lack of
respect for this countrys oldest cultures.
Regardless of which minority groups
culture is in question, its function is
invaluable. When a population has
spent centuries being systematically
abused, its culture can be a saving grace.
It serves to keep individuals connected
and provide a sense of self-direction to
communities whose rights and opportunities are continually dictated by
the white majority.
Native Americans have suffered abuse
since the European invasion of the
15th and 16th centuries. Throughout
this countrys history, our First Nations
have been murdered by white settlers,
robbed of their tribal lands, driven onto
reservations and whipped into religious
conversion. My own tribe, the Ysleta del
Sur Pueblo, exists because a portion of
the Tiwa tribe was taken prisoner by the
Spanish after the Pueblo Revolt of 1680
and marched in chains from their home
of Taos, New Mexico to El Paso, Texas.
When all else has been taken away,
culture remains as that which has the
power to endure through the abuses
of history and allow individuals to
maintain their dignity in the face of
horrendous injustices. We do not have
a right to adopt the bits and pieces of
a culture that we find attractive and
commodify them to fit our own wants.
This is not to say that any and all parts of
Native American culture are off-limits
to non-Natives, nor that an interest in
Native culture denotes racism. With
more than 500 federally-recognized
tribes throughout Alaska and the
continental U.S., according to the
National Council of American Indians,
there is a wealth of history and meaning
to explored and respected. However, the
boho section of Forever 21 is not the
place to begin this cultural journey.
Our own Washoe Valley is home to not
one, but three, tribes whose members
make and sell goods that reflect their
unique cultures. Though these items
will generally be more expensive than
anything commercially produced,
buying directly from tribal members
will ensure two things: that what you
are buying is free of sacred symbols that
would be offensive if worn by nonNatives, and that you are doing your part
to support population that continues to
struggle economically.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs 2014
American Indian Population and Labor
Force Report estimates that 23 percent
of all Native American families in the
United States were living below the
poverty line in 2010. According to the
National Council of American Indians,
the unemployment rates on reservations
are on average double those of the rest
of the population, reaching as high as 80
percent in some communities.
Lets be honest: if you can afford to
drop $375 on a ticket to Coachella, you
can afford to buy your Native-inspired
jewelry and other goods from artisans
whose profits help them to feed their
family.
When Native culture is reflected in
the goods produced by that cultures
own members, those goods become
things of beauty. When similar goods
are mass-produced as mere shells of
their true cultural context, they become
articles that represent a cultural misappropriation that we should be ashamed
to perpetuate.
No matter how attractive we find
feathered headdresses or bastardized
Navajo prints, these are not ours to
claim. They carry with them a rich
history and importance that is unique
to the tribes they originate from; they
carry with them the legacy of a peoples
ability to persevere through injustice,
and to disregard this cultural context is
an injustice in itself.
Jordan Russell studies political science.
She can be reached at dcoffey@sagebrush.
unr.edu and on Twitter @TheSagebrush.
On Deck
TOP DOGS
A8 | SPORTS
@SagebrushSports | nevadasagebrush.com TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2015
USA TODAY/ESPN POLL

1. Texas A&M (31) 33-3
2. LSU
31-6
3. UCLA
25-7
4. Vanderbilt
28-9
5. Louisville
27-8
6. TCU
26-8
7. Florida
28-9
8. Arizona State
23-9
9. Miami (FL)
28-9
10. UC-Santa Barbara 26-8
11. USC
26-9
12. Illinois
28-6-1
13. Florida State
26-12
14. Oklahoma State 24-11
15. Florida Atlantic 28-8
16. Rice
23-15
17. Dallas Baptist
26-7
18. Missouri
24-12
19. UCF
25-12
20. Coastal Carolina 25-9
21. Missouri State 24-8
22. Arizona
22-6
23. Virginia
21-14
24. Iowa
23-9
25. Nebraska
26-11
Nevada travels to San Diego State
NEVADA SCHEDULE
Date
Opponent
Result
Feb. 13 at Abilene Christian
W, 12-2
W, 9-6
W, 3-2
Feb. 17
W, 8-4
at Texas Tech
Feb. 20
vs. Fresno State W, 9-8 (10)
Feb. 21
vs. Fresno State
W, 12-7
Feb. 22
vs. Fresno State
W, 7-4
Feb. 24
at Stanford
L, 6-5
March 3
vs. UC Davis
W, 7-6
March 6
at UNLV
W, 5-4
March 7
at UNLV
L, 1-0
March 8
at UNLV
W, 8-5
March 10
at UC Davis
L, 10-4
Feb. 27
By Stone Harper
Tough times have come to Nevada. After sprinting
out to a 26-6 start, the Wolf Pack have been slowed
down by inconsistent pitching and has dropped
three of its last four games. However, this weekend
will present Nevada with its biggest challenge of the
year.
The Wolf Pack will travel down to Southern
California to take on San Diego State. The Aztecs are
currently in first place in the Mountain West Conference and are the defending conference tournament
champions.
This series will prove whether the Wolf Pack is
legit or nothing but hype. Well, if the Wolf Pack can
perform well against San Diego State it can prove
that it does belong and that the Pack is finally ready
to compete for a College World Series bid.
PROBABLE ROTATION
SDSU
17, RHP, Mark Seyler
Junior, 6-foot-3, 190 pounds;
7-1, 2.78 ERA, 9 APP, 9 GS, 58.1
INP, 53 SO, 16 BB
5, RHP, Bubba Derby
4-2, 2.97 ERA, 9 APP, 9 GS,
57.2 INP, 80 SO, 16 BB
29, LHP, Marcus Reyes
Sophomore, 5-foot-10, 180
pounds; 5-1, 3.19 ERA, 11 APP,
9 GS, 53.2 INP, 30 SO, 20 BB
39, RHP, Cody Thompson
Sophomore, 6-foot-1, 185
pounds; 1-3, 5.57 ERA, 9 APP,
6 GS, 20.2 INP, 32 SO, 5 BB
SMOTHERING PITCHING VS.

EXCEPTIONAL HITTING
Nevadas offense has carried Nevada to its best

start in school history. The Wolf Pack has a team
batting average of .294, which includes six players
with an average over .300. The catalyst to Nevadas
offensive attack is junior Ryan Howell.
The first year Wolf Pack player has a .346 batting
average which is tied for second on the team. The
second baseman has also hit 10 homeruns and 46
RBIs which are both tops in the
MWC.
Even though Nevada has been so
talented on the
offensive
side of
the
game, it will
be in for quite a
challenge when it takes on San
Diego States two aces on the mound:
Mark Seyler and Bubba Derby.
Seyler is currently 7-1 on the season with an ERA
of 2.78, which is the lowest among starting pitchers
on the team. However, the guy that Nevada should
be most worried about is Derby. The junior is currently 4-2 with a 2.97 ERA. Derbys most impressive
statistic is his ability to strike batters out. In nine
starts this year Derby has struck out an astonishing
80 batters.
If Nevada expects to win this series it will need to
get to the two aces early in the game and put them
out of their comfort zones. If those two are able to
start hot, it will be a long weekend for Nevada batters.
NEVADA
12, LHP, Christian Stolo
3-1, 3.14 ERA, 10 APP, 7 GS,
43.0 INP, 44 SO, 21 BB
23, RHP, Jason Deitrich
Senior, 6-foot-6, 185 pounds;
4-2, 2.98 ERA, 9 APP, 9 GS,
51.1 INP, 33 SO, 15 BB
33, RHP, Michael Fain
3-2, 7.23 ERA, 10 APP, 7 GS,
37.1 INP, 27 SO, 21 BB
15, LHP, Cameron Rowland
4-3, 4.54 ERA, 12 APP, 6 GS,
39.2 INP, 34 SO, 21 BB
POSSIBLE LINEUP
March 13 vs. New Mexico
L, 3-1
W, 3-1
W, 9-2
March 17 at Sacramento State
W, 6-2
March 18
vs. Cincinnati
W, 5-3
March 19
vs. Cincinnati
W, 5-3
March 20
vs. Cincinnati
W, 11-10
March 21
vs. Cincinnati
W, 17-6
March 24 vs. Sacramento State
W, 5-0
March 27 at San Jose State
L, 5-4
W, 22-1
W, 4-2
March 30
L, 3-0
at Santa Clara
April 2
vs. UNLV
W, 10-9
April 3
vs. UNLV
W, 12-1
April 4
vs. UNLV
W, 6-2
April 6
vs. San Francisco
L, 8-3
April 7
at Reno Aces
L, 7-3
April 10
at Fresno State
W, 5-4
April 11
at Fresno State
L, 14-10
April 12
at Fresno State
L, 3-1
April 13
at San Francisco
April 17
at San Diego State
6 p.m.
April 18
at San Diego State
2 p.m.
April 19
at San Diego State
1 p.m.
April 20
at San Diego
W, 16-4
6:05 p.m.
April 24 vs. San Jose State
6 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
May 1
at New Mexico
5 p.m.
May 2
at New Mexico
1 p.m.
May 3
at New Mexico
12 p.m.
May 8
at Creighton
4:30 p.m.
May 9
at Creighton
4:30 p.m.
May 10
at Creighton
10 a.m.
May 14
vs. Air Force
6 p.m.
May 15
vs. Air Force
6 p.m.
May 16
vs. Air Force
1 p.m.
HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE
One thing that can be said about San Diego State

is that their sports teams always have a great home
field advantage. In basketball, the Aztecs have one
of the best home court records in all of the NCAA.
Nothing has changed when it comes to baseball. At
Tony Gwynn stadium, the Aztecs are 15-8 while
only losing four games last season.
Not only is San Diego State strong at home,
but the Wolf Pack struggles away from Peccole Park accumulating a 10-7 record on the
road, including losing three of its last four
away games.
Nevada will have to take the first
game of the threegame series in order
to control the series. If San Diego
State can feel comfortable it will
take advantage of its great home
crowd which would be bad news
for the Wolf Pack.
NEVADA
4, Cal Stevenson, CF, Fr
.377 AVG, 46 H, 33 R
21, Ryan Howell, 2B, Jr

.346 AVG, 10 HR, 46 RBI
28, Austin Byler, RF, Sr

.336 AVG, 8 HR, 42 R
13, Trenton Brooks, RF, So

.346 AVG, 44 H, 69 TB
27, Kewby Meyer, LF, Sr

.305 AVG, 70 TB, 33 R
1, Bryce Greager, 3B, Jr

.312 AVG, 4 HR, 34 R
35, J. Devencenzi, C, Sr
.293 AVG, `6 RBI, 45 TB
23, Jordan Deitrich, DH, Sr

.000 AVG, 0 HR, 0 RBI
11, Kyle Hunt, SS, Sr
Stone Harper can be reached

at sharper@sagebrush.
unr.edu and on Twitter
@StoneHarperNVSB.
.226 AVG, 17 RBI, 23 R
SDSU
MWC STANDINGS
Standings
Conference Overall
San Diego State
14-3
26-10
6, Steven Pallares,CF, Sr
Nevada
13-4
28-9
.363 AVG, 4 HR, 31 RBI
New Mexico
10-7
18-15
Fresno State
8-6
17-18
Air Force
8, Danny Sheehan, SS, Jr

.300 AVG, 45 H, 33 R
25, Ty France, 3B, Jr
8-9
15-18
36, Seby Zavala, C, Jr
UNLV
2-13
14-19
.276 AVG, 7 HR, 38 RBI
San Jose State
2-15
8-26
.368 AVG, 34 RBI, 53 H
28, Andrew Brown, 1B, So

.291 AVG, 43 H, 57 TB
16, Ryan Muno, DH, Sr

.269 AVG, 32 H,22 R
TALE OF THE TAPE
34, Chase Calabuig, RF, Fr

.404 AVG, 22 RBI, 44 H
*All statistics thru games 4/14/15
10, S. Thornton, LF, Jr
Photo courtesy of Darlene Wendels/The Collegian
.191 AVG, 5 R, 9 H
3, T. Reibenspies, 2B, Jr
.167 AVG, 3 H, 3 TB
Freshman Grant Fennell (5) swings at a pitch against Fresno State on Sunday, April 12 at Pete Beiden Field. The Wolf Pack lost two
of three games to the Bulldogs, losing its first series of the season.
MAKING THE CALL

STAFF PICKS
OPTIMIST SAYS: This will arguably be
conference-leading Aztecs. Nevada will
continue its solid hitting and will make a
huge statement by winning a series against
conference mainstay San Diego State.
OUTCOME: Nevada wins two of three
IMPACT PLAYER
PESSIMIST SAYS:
series of the season losing two of three
better against San Diego State. Nevada
has struggled to play consistent baseball
lately and the Aztecs veteran-heavy
lineup will be too much for the Pack.
OUTCOME: SDSU wins two of three
CHASE CALABUIG
Nevada
Category
SDSU
OFFENSE
.294
Batting average
.292
7.08
Runs scored per game
6.51
.467
Slugging percentage
.411
.397
On-base percentage
.381
PITCHING
Wolf Pack will be in for quite the challenge when it
faces Calabuig. The freshman is quickly making an
impact as one of the most dangerous hitters in the
MWC. Currently, Calabuig is leading the conference
in batting average at .404. However he is also a
3.84
Earned run average
3.88
.266
Opposing batting average
.256
9.0
Hits allowed per game
8.8
season which is good enough for third on the team.

If the Wolf Pack is unable to keep Calabuig off the
basepaths it is in for a long, stressful weekend.
.972
FIELDING
39
Fielding percentage
Errors
.976
36
SPORTS A9
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File photo
Former linebacker Jonathan McNeal (50) tackles Washington State wide receiver Calvin Greene (83) on
September, 5, 2014 at Mackay Stadium . McNeal, who led the team in tackles last season, is one of the many
seniors Nevada must replace.
Nevada football looks to

replace super senior class
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic Violence is a pattern of
behavior used to establish power
and control over another person
through fear and intimidation,
often including the threat or use
of violence. Some signs of an
abusive relationship include:
Exerting strict control

(financial, social and/or appearance).
Needing constant contact including
excessive texts and calls.
Insulting a partner in front of other
people.
Extreme jealousy.
Showing fear around a partner.
Isolation from family and friends.
Frequent canceling of plans at the last
minute.
Unexplained injuries or explanations that
dont quite add up.
Visit nomore.org for more information on Domestic Violence.

To learn how to help someone in an abusive
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By Stone Harper
For most college football
teams, graduation is tough.
However, for the Nevada Wolf
Pack tough might be an understatement. The team loses Cody
Fajardo, one of the most prolific
quarterbacks in NCAA history. It
doesnt get any easier for the Wolf
Pack because the team must
also replace its leading tackler
in Jonathan McNeal along with
Brock Hekking, one of the better
defensive ends in school history.
Through two weeks of spring
practice, it is evident that the
team is least prepared to replace
Fajardo. Junior Tyler Stewart, redshirt sophomore Dante Mayes
and redshirt freshman Hunter
Fralick are all competing to
replace a quarterback who is one
of two signal callers in NCAA history to pass for 9,000 yards and
rush for 3,000 yards in a career.
While no quarterback has
separated himself, the competition has been good for the trio
and it makes spring practice
more entertaining.
I think when one guy makes
a good play everyone notices,
said head coach Brian Polian.
Everybody on the team is very
aware of the competition going
on, the thing that I do like about
the competition is that they all
help each other and they cheer
each other on.
The team also has to replace
its defensive anchor in Hekking.
In his four-year career, the man
Baseball
allegedly throwing a punch.

Both teams dugouts cleared,
with shoves and fracas ensuing.
Nevada head coach Jay
Johnson and Fresno States
Mike Batesole got into it as well,
yelling at each other amid the
chaos.
After the altercation, umpires
dished out ejections to four
Fresno State players and three
Nevada players Hunt, Devencenzi and Trenton Brooks. Both
coaches were tossed, too.
In the end, the Bulldogs got
the last laugh, winning 14-10.
The rubber-match on Sunday
was a far quieter ordeal. All of
the players who were ejected on
Saturday were suspended from
with the mullet was able to accumulate 22.5 sacks and 34.5
tackles for loss.
The Wolf Pack, however, is
more set to replace that position.
Senior Lenny Jones will slide in to
replace the All-Conference pass
rusher. Jones, who started as a
sophomore, moved to the bench
last season with the emergence
of Ian Seau.
Jones did not play like a
backup though. He stood out in
13 games, securing five sacks.
The 270-pounder was also able
to intercept two passes including
one he returned for a touchdown
against UNLV. The Wolf Pack can
breathe a sigh of relief knowing it
has someone with starter experience to replace such a prolific
player.
[Jones] brings everything,
said Seau. Hes got leadership,
he brings a lot of energy, brings
a lot of experience, a lot of play
making ability. [Hekking] was a
big loss, however, from a playmaking ability I dont think we
will lose a beat because [Jones] is
such a good player.
However, the Wolf Pack does
not only replace talent, it has
to replace the leadership that
this tremendous senior class
brought. McNeal and Fajardo
were captains last season and
were admired by the coaches,
teammates and the community.
Although the team returns
three-year captain Jordan Dobrich, the team cannot be led by
just one man and that is where
new guys are stepping up to the

challenge of being a leader. The
guy who has really stepped up
and taken on the challenge of being one of those leaders is senior
running back Don Jackson, and
he is happy to do so.
Its a whole responsibility
thing, Jackson said. You have to
hold yourself to higher standard,
you dont just have a few guys
looking up to you, you have the
whole team looking up to you.
Being considered a leader is
something I enjoy.
This senior class will always be
remembered, and while it will do
an admirable job replacing the
talent and leadership left off the
field by the fifteen graduating
seniors, the team is still a work in
progress. Thankfully the point of
spring practice is that it allows a
team extra time to try and replace
what is lost by graduation.
I have been pleased by our
effort, Polian said. I think guys
are trying and I think we are
in good shape. We need better
execution and there are some
spots where we lost some seniors
to graduation and we have young
players now coming up and we
need to figure out whos going
to grab those jobs and become
major contributors. Thats the
beauty of spring football, were
trying to watch those battles and
see who starts to emerge.
Sundays game as well.

The Bulldogs held the Wolf
Pack to just three hits and one
run. The only run came in the
top of the first inning.
Fresno States Jimmy Lambert
had an outstanding performance. He threw 103 pitches
in eight innings, giving up one
earned run. Nevadas Jason Deitrich recorded his second loss
of the season after five innings
of work and three earned runs.
Hes 4-2 after taking the loss.
The series-opening 5-4 victory was the Wolf Packs sole
bright spot during the weekend.
In game one, the Bulldogs
scored early and led 4-2 by the
fourth inning. A two-RBI triple
from Kewby Meyer in the top of
the fifth and an RBI single from
Trenton Brooks gave the Wolf
Pack the lead for the first time
since the top of the first.

Nevada held on to the onerun lead, and closer Adam Whitt
earned his 12th save of the season in the ninth. Whitt is now
tied for second in the nation in
saves. He is just one away from
tying Nevadas single-season
save record.
While the weekend mightve
been a black eye to the Wolf
Packs season, the team remains
in the conference title hunt.
Nevada is one game behind San
Diego State for the first place
in the MWC. The top two MW
teams will square off for the first
time this season in a three-game
series starting Friday at Tony
Gwynn Stadium in San Diego.
Stone Harper can be reached at

sharper@sagebrush.unr.edu. and
on Twitter @StoneHarperNVSB.
Ryan Suppe can be reached at

euribe@sagebrush.unr.edu and
on Twitter at @TheSagebrush.
A10 SPORTS
Charity
in the childs cancer journey

whether it be losing a limb,
undergoing a surgery or spending a night alone in bed.
One
necklace
weighed
roughly five pounds. The lump
of beads represented just one
child.
Thats when it clicked for everyone in the room, said Zack
Champs
After a sensational career,

Santos plans on continuing his
leadership role for the program
as an assistant coach next season. His boxing career has come
full circle.
The 139-pound JJ Mariano
came into nationals wanting to
atone for his past failures in the
ring. The sights and sounds of
last years championship loss
still rung clearly in his mind, and
those images carried him all the
way to the championship fight
this year. This time, Mariano
would not let this opportunity
slip through his fingers. He used
his counter punches well and
combined them with his thunderous left hand to win almost
every exchange of the fight. The
feeling of repentance overcame
Mariano, as the figurative monkey has been lifted off his back.
It feels like Ive made up for
all my past mistakes in the ring,
Mariano said. A huge burden
has been lifted from my shoulders.
For the 185-pound Felling,
this is his second consecutive
national championship as he
improves his career record to
14-0. The championship fight
pitted Felling against Chrye
Anderson of UNLV. The two
faced each other in regionals
the month before in a fight that
ended in a dramatic scene where
Anderson was disqualified for
arguing and turning his back on
the ref. In the rematch, Felling
used a newfound patience for
the championship fight.
I stayed back and boxed
patiently the first round, Felling
said. I hit him with a few good
body shots and by the second
round he was a little winded.
After that, I was able to put some
Zolowicz, president of the club.
Its not just a charity were putting our name on. Were going to
go out there and sell everything
we can and bring as much as
help to this organization as possible.
Moreover, the charity rings
especially hit home for one of
the debuting wrestlers, senior
Karl Fredericks.
Fredericks
four-year-old
nephew is in remission from
leukemia, which he was diag-
pressure on him and counter

everything he threw.
Felling has a high ceiling going into his junior season. He is
continuing to improve his style
and working with the coaches,
so this title is another one for his
trophy case.
Logistically, the team title was
an upset win. Nevada has eight
fighters on the team and sent five
fighters to nationals. The United
States Military Academy at West
Point came into nationals with
a fighter entered in all eleven
weight classes, which made
them the natural goliath-type
favorite to win the team title.
Nevada went toe-to-toe with
the Military Academy in three
of its four championship fights
Sunday, and won all three. Nevadas four national champions
were enough to propel them to
the mens national team title.
This win is just as sweet for these
fighters as winning their own
individual titles. In their minds,
they win and lose together.
This feels absolutely amazing, Santos said. The team title
means honor for our program,
and this program is family to
me.
All of the fighters understand
what winning the team title
means for their program.
The team title is the highest
goal and the ultimate accomplishment of the national championships, Felling said. For us
to win having sent only five guys
is beyond belief and I could not
be more proud to be a part of this
group of guys.
The Nevada boxing team is
enjoying the fruits of its labor.
Their storybook season sets a
new mark of excellence for a program with a winning tradition.
Neil Patrick Healy can be reached
at euribe@sagebrush.unr.edu and
on Twitter @SagebrushSports.
nosed with shortly after his

second birthday.
A year removed from beating
the disease, the charity was a
big boost to his cancer treatment. Whether it was covering
medical bills or giving out
Christmas gifts, Fredericks
knows first-hand at the impact
the foundation has had.
With his nephew planning to
attend Thursdays show, Fredericks wrestling debut will mean
something more than the start
of his career.
It means a great deal to me
to give back to them personally
since theyve helped my family
so much, he said.
Fredericks is one of five university students competing at
the show, along with Zolowicz,
Geoffrey
Alcaraz,
Spencer
Wyman and Ryan Chaump.
Joining the UNR products will
be a collection of wrestlers from
All Pro Wrestling, based out of
Sacramento, California, and
Reno Wrestle Factory. The show

will feature an appearance from
Disco Inferno, a former World
Championship Wrestling multitime champion.
With all three ballrooms in
The Joe reserved for the event,
an upward of 500 seats will surround the ring. Doors for the
show open at 6:30 pm before
the show kicks off at 7 p.m.
Beyond a great cause, Zolowicz promises an action-packed
show for wrestling and non-
wrestling fans alike.

All the people that were
wrestling fans as kids and are
too embarrassed to say it now,
theyre going to be wrestling
fans again, he said. For two
hours, well be suspending their
belief and making wrestling
seem like the most real thing
theyve ever seen.
Eric Uribe can be reached at
euribe@sagebrush.unr.edu and
on Twitter @Uribe_Eric.
Greif
and teammate Chris Dugan to

be her ScalleyCat partner during
their sophomore year at Nevada.
Unsure of what that was, Dugan
looked it up online.
And my understanding of it
was, OK its a party where you
drink beer and ride bikes. Im
in, Dugan said. A more formal
definition of it is a 24-hour bike
race that is a scavenger hunt.
However, Greif didnt just want
to party, she wanted to win
ScalleyCat, which means riding
150 miles in 24 hours. Dugan
said it snowed, rained, and he
felt the gnarliest head winds
during that ride. He specifically
remembered when they went to
Bowers Mansion around 1 a.m.,
which is where the new freeway
was being built.
Lets ride the freeway, thatll
take off a couple hours out
there, Greif said.
However, it wasnt finished, so
the two were faced with obstacles
of four-foot drops in the concrete
and rebars poking up from
everywhere. It took them about
two hours to go 10 miles. They
then sprinted back to Reno at 50
mph with a tailwind. They hit a
couple of other places they had
to go, but the snow got so bad
that you could no longer see your
hand in front of your face. But
that didnt stop Greif.
After a break at her moms
house for tea she went back into
the snow and winds to head back
to Verdi to buy a lottery ticket
an item needed for the scavenger
hunt while Dugan slept at her
moms house.
We got second, won $600,
mainly because she kept
going
And carried your ass through
it said Tyler Toulouse, another
Alexa Ard /Nevada Sagebrush
Citizens ride their bikes on the streets of Reno in honor of Erica Greif on April 9. Greif passed away on April 8 after
being involved in a car crash.
cycling teammate.
Yeah, and carried my ass
through it, Dugan said as he
laughed. And didnt quit in the
blizzard. That was kind of typical
of her.
Leaving Reno after a school
day that consisted of an exam
and presentation to drive
through the night for a race at
8:45 a.m. on April 8, wasnt out
of the norm for Greif. It was just
another example of her determination to do what she loves
no matter what. Her teammates
said this energy of hers would
make them want to race. She
had worked her way up to elite
racing for the ZOCA-Halo Sports
team and the Bootleg Courier
Co., which is a bicycle messenger
service in Reno.
She was that chick that was
proof that you could do whatever
you wanted and have fun at it as
long as you set your mind to it,

Smith said.
Greif was well known and
loved throughout the Reno
community. A candlelight ride
was held in her honor at Bibo
on April 9, which was where she
formerly worked. Photo albums,
candles, flowers and a book to
sign were displayed in front of
the coffee shop.
She just had a lust for life,
said Paul Martin, her former
boss as well as friend at Bibo.
She had an infectious smile.
She was just brilliant at everything she did, whether it was
bike riding or art.
Cooking was another talent of
the nutrition and dietetics major
who was set to graduate this
spring. She was also engaged,
and had a marriage to pro cyclist
Nick Schaffner to look forward to.
Erica was a one-of-a-kind girl,
not one in a million, not one in a

billion, one of a kind, Schaffner
said. She was it, and I knew
it with all my heart...We were
hooked and inseparable.
The two planned a future
where they would live in the
woods, make art, ride bikes, grow
their own food, raise animals,
love and never waste anything.
If you can take any of those
values away today into your
own life, especially the last one
never waste anything it would
make Erica proud, Schaffner
said at her memorial Sunday at
The Grove.
Greifs absence is felt whether
you knew her or not. She was
taken too soon, but she will not
be forgotten.
Alexa Ard can be reached at
euribe@sagebrush.unr.edu and on
Twitter @SagebushSports.
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ON TAP
WEEKLY TOP 5
SOFTBALL
athletes youd want

in your corner
during a fight
vs. UNLV, Friday-Sunday,

April 17-19,
THE SKINNY: The biggest

series for the Wolf Pack
starts this weekend as
Nevada hosts bitter rival
UNLV. This season has been
rough for the Wolf Pack as it
has struggled with pitching
while accumulating a 13-28
record losing eight of its
last 10 games. The team
ERA this season has been
an abysmal 5.06, add in that
the team only scores about
4.9 runs per game and that
is the reason the team has
struggled so mightily this
season.
MENS TENNIS
at Fresno State, Saturday,
April 18 at 12 p.m.
LENNY JONES
CHRIS BROWN
Coming in at 6-foot-3 and weighs

270 pounds, Jones tops this
hypothetical list. The defensive
always the most intimidating
game. Standing 6-foot-11 and weighing 265
THE SKINNY: Nevada will

travel to California to take
on Fresno State. The Wolf
Pack has limped out to a 7-14
record this season including
losing seven of its last nine
matches. The reason Nevada
has been struggling is
individual match play. Of the
nine players on the team, six
of them have losing records
in match play.
KYLE HUNT
the goods as he has actually
WOMENS TENNIS
vs. San Jose State, Saturday,
April 18
THE SKINNY: The Wolf Pack

will head home this weekend
to take on conference
opponent San Jose State.
Nevada currently has a record
of 7-8 but things are on the up
and up with the squad winning
five of its last seven matches.
If there was anything to
criticize it would be the teams
performance on the road;
away from Reno the Wolf Pack
is just 3-8.
a man who has a chest tattoo.
Photo courtesy of Darlene Wendels/The Collegian
LEADER OF THE PACK
Junior Ryan Howell (21) stands near second base while waiting for the next pitch during a game against Fresno State on Sunday,
April 12 at Pete Beiden Field. The Wolf Pack will be on the road frequently playing 11 of its last 19 games away from Peccole Park.
JARRED SANTOS
BOXING
Last weekend Santos

participated in the biggest
tournament of his career
when he and the Wolf Pack
traveled to Florida for the
National Championships. In
his final tournament ever,
Santos was able to claim the
National Championship in the
132-pound weight class. More
impressively, the senior was
named most outstanding boxer
for the entire tournament. His
National Championship, along
with three other individual
titles propelled the Wolf Pack
to its first team title since 1993.
RUNT OF THE LITTER

CAMERON ROWLAND
BASEBALL
Nevada was defeated in its

first series this year when it
lost two of three to Fresno
State. Rowland was the focal
point of the teams worst loss
of the season. The left hander
pitched the middle game of the
series and was only able to last
one inning. In the juniors lone
inning he gave up five runs on
six hits as the Wolf Pack was
defeated 14-10. Rowlands shaky
performance ticked his ERA
upward to 4.39 second worst
among the four starters.
JORDAN DOBRICH
BRIAN POLIAN
alone. What Polian lacks in height
Heading out to the highway
he Wolf Pack baseball team

suffered its first series loss
of the season this past
weekend to Fresno State.
In terms of catastrophic events to
happen to a squad, this was a minor
setback at best.
Yes, Nevada
suffered two
hard-fought
losses to a
Bulldogs team
that is in the
middle of the
Mountain West
Conference
Chris
standings. Yes,
Boline
the Wolf Pack
and Bulldogs
got into a brawl that saw Fresno
States bench clear, leading to players
from both teams being suspended.
Yes, this drops the Pack to secondplace in the MWC standings, but
Nevada still has the most wins in
the conference and time to solidify
its place at the top of the standings.
However, what is the most troubling
about this weekends series is that it
is a continuation of Nevadas team
struggles on the road.
Road woes are nothing new for the

Wolf Pack. Nevada notched losing
records away from Reno in 2011
(6-19), 2012 (10-13), 2013 (10-15)
and last year Nevada went 9-18.
Now, while these statistics might be
deceptive, given that the Wolf Pack
did end up with an overall winning
record in two of those four seasons,
Nevadas season was shut down each
year in the conference tournament.
Indeed the Wolf Pack will need to
start hitting on all cylinders to secure
an NCAA tournament berth for the
first time since 2000.
Nonetheless, the remaining road
schedule wont be a piece of cake for
Nevada. The Wolf Pack will square
off with perennial MWC power San
Diego State this week and then head
to head coach Jay Johnsons former
stomping grounds, the University
of San Diego, for one game against
the Toreros. After that, a tough
eight-game road stretch against New
Mexico, Saint Marys and Creighton
awaits the Wolf Pack. Nevada will
get some home breaks against San
Jose State and Air Force to close out
the regular season, but with 11 out
of the last 19 games on the road, the
importance of coming up on the

road cannot be overstated. Additionally, the pressure to perform during
the final part of the semester will
be weighing heavily on the baseball
players.
A silver lining for Nevada is that
post-season play will be in its
favor this year. The Mountain West
Championships will be held at
Peccole Park in May, which is a boon
for the Pack given its current 17-2
record, but if the Wolf Pack makes
the NCAA Regional Tournament
then it would need to be able to
conquer its road demons. Additionally, it is universally known in sports
that a hot team on a winning streak
is much more likely to do damage in
the playoffs than one a cold streak.
Now is the time for the 10 seniors
on the team to shine. Guys like
Austin Byler, Kewby Meyer and
Jason Deitrich will be leaned on to
take the Wolf Pack back to the NCAA
tournament for the first time since
the turn of the new millennium.
Chris Boline can be reached at
cboline@sagebrush.unr.edu and on
Twitter @CDBoline.
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2013 game at UCLA. Polian, who is known for his
yelling, is the type of intimidating force that would be
perfect for a street fight.
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A12
1991-2015
RIP Erica Greif
Greifs
memory
endures
among
teammates
See GREIF Page A10
By Neil Patrick Healy

As Saturday night turned into
early Sunday morning, four of
Nevada boxers lay awake in their
beds. Jarred Santos, JJ Mariano,
Johnny Aguilar and Garrett Felling
knew they were one victory away
from being crowned national
champions. Sporadic thoughts of
how the next days events would
unfurl had them wide-eyed with
anticipation, because what lay
before them was the culmination
of a dream.
The events that transpired in the
ring this past Sunday in Miami,
Florida were beyond anyones
wildest dreams. Four Nevada fighters stepped into the ring Sunday
afternoon, and four walked out as
national champions. This helped
Nevada claim the mens national
team title, the programs fifth and
the first since 1993. From individual
winners to the team title, this proud
program has had one of its greatest
seasons ever.
WRESTLING
Local shows
impact goes
beyond ring
By Eric Uribe
Men in tights, body slams,
suplexes and more will
reverberate through the Joe
Crowley Student Union walls
on Thursday.
Thats right, live wrestling
is coming to the university.
The show has been seven
months in the making, courtesy of the Nevada Professional Wrestling Club.
The impact of the wrestlers maneuvers will echo
further than the squared
circle. The event is a cog in
a bigger picture childrens
cancer.
never thought the next time

I would write about Nevada
cyclist Erica Greif would be
because her life came to an end.
On April 8, the 23-year-old died
in a head-on car accident a little
past midnight
on Highway
395 and
Searles Road
en route to
the Redlands
Bicycle Classic.
Two of the
four female
passengers in
Alexa
the car that
Ard
landed upside
down also died
at the scene, 18-year-old Myranda
Danea Kiaha and 19-year-old
Taylor-Kay Marie Warren. The two
who were sitting in the back of that
car, which included a 22-year-old
and 14-year-old, suffered major
injuries with one being taken by
ambulance and the other airlifted
to the hospital.
It has been two years since I
wrote a profile on Greif. It was
April 13, 2013, that we sat in her
car to do the interview. It was
too difficult for my recorder
to pick up her voice with how
strong the winds were outside at
the collegiate race on Nevadas
campus.
I feel like I have gotten into
this pretty quickly, and Ive kind
of been like, all right lets go.
What else can I do? Greif said of
her time cycling. I want to do as
much as I can, and push it as far
as I can within collegiate and my
own cycling career as well.
I sat right next to her in the car
that she would eventually crash
to her death just two years later.
However, I am appreciative of
the little time I did spend with
Greif. Im thankful to my friend
on the team who encouraged me
to write about her. I had heard
her name several times, and I
knew she was a strong female
athlete. Furthermore, she was one
of the teams best cyclists regardless of gender. She often came in
the top spots in competitions and
went on to contend in nationals.
She was a beautiful, bright
soul, always ready to push those
around her, said close friend and
teammate Sam Bolster.
It actually wasnt unusual to
hear the name Erica Greif before
meeting her. Patrick Smith, friend
and teammate of Greifs, referred
to her as a legend before meeting
face to face. One of the reasons
for this title was her performance
in whats called ScalleyCat.
Greif asked her fellow cyclist friend
Proceeds from the wrestling

show will go directly to Northern Nevada Childrens Cancer
Foundation. Founded in 2009,
the charitys mission is to
enhance the quality of life for
children with cancer and their
families by providing financial
assistance and compassionate
support programs.
The wrestling club visited the
charity a few weeks ago. While
touring it, a moment of clarity
stuck the members.
NNCCF creates beaded necklaces for each patient. Each
bead represents a different trial
See CHARITY Page A10
BASEBALL
Black-eyed Pack
amid brawl
By Ryan Suppe
(Top) File photo, (Bottom) Alexa Ard /Nevada Sagebrush
(Top) Erica Greif, a then-member of the Nevada Cycling Team, competes during a race held at the University of
Nevada, Reno campus in 2013. Greif finished the race fifth in her group. (Bottom) Greifs bike is placed next to
her candle vigil.
This team is the best, said

Nevada head coach Pat Jefferson.
Jarred, JJ, Johnny and Garrett are
the four best fighters weve had
here. You put them against any of
the guys from the past and I guarantee that my guys would win.
The 156-pound Aguilar came into
nationals with one last chance to
live up to the potential his coaches
knew he had in him. His climb
wasnt an easy one. After two tough
fights preceding Sundays title
fight, Aguilar mustered his last bit
of strength for the last fight of his
career and tactically dominated his
opponent. Using his destructive
body shots and establishing his jab
punches early lead to Aguilar controlling the fight from start to finish.
Now he gets to bask in finishing his
senior year as a national champion.
Getting the title in itself is an
absolute honor, Aguilar said. To
win it all my senior year is just absolutely amazing. Its the absolute
best thing that could have happened to me.
Another senior going out a champion is the man who is looked at as

the captain and leader of this team.
The 132-pound Santos has had a
four-year climb to the top, and hes
reveling in accomplishing a goal he
has had since his sophomore year
of high school.
I feel amazing, Santos said.
This is one of the biggest accomplishments of my life.
Santos also won the Most Outstanding Boxer Award for his efforts
in the ring. Coach Jefferson made
the point that he didnt have much
competition except for his teammates.
The only competition he had
were his brothers on the team,
Jefferson said. He totally dominated the tournament. He boxed
beautifully, his confidence was
never touched and he was in excellent condition coming in. Put all of
those together and you dont beat
Jarred Santos.
See CHAMPS Page A10
Forget UNLV. Nevada may

have found its new rival in
Fresno State, in baseball at
least.
Not only did the Bulldogs
hand Nevada (27-9, 13-5
Mountain West) its first series
loss of the season last weekend, a bench-clearing brawl
also led to seven different
players being ejected from the
game and receiving suspensions.
The tension has been building since the two teams first
meeting earlier this season
at Peccole Park. While the
Wolf Pack swept Fresno State
including an Austin Byler
walk-off home run in extra
innings 12 players were
beamed by pitches and both
teams received a warning
from the umpire.
Tension
escalated
last
weekend in the second game
of the series during the fifth
inning. The fight occurred
when Fresno States Korbey
Batesole, the coachs son, tried
to advance to third base on a
throw to the plate. Wolf Pack
catcher Jordan Devencenzi
threw to third where shortstop
Kyle Hunt was covering and
Hunt was met with a hard slide
spikes up from Batesole.
Hunt retaliated by pushing Batesole to the dirt and
FIGHT
PUNISHMENTS
Fresno State
HC Mike Batesole:
Unsportsmanlike
Conduct (Reprimanded)
IF Korby Batesole:
Malicious Conduct
(1-game ban)
IF Jesse Medrano:
Fighting
(4-game ban)
IF Torin Goldstein:
Fighting (4-game ban)
OF Austin Guibor:
Nevada
HC Jay Johnson:
Unsportsmanlike
Conduct (Reprimanded)
OF Trenton Brooks:
Unsportsmanlike
Conduct (1-game ban)
SS Kyle Hunt:
C Jordan Devencenzi:
See RIVALS Page A9
Photo courtesy of Herb Santos Jr.
Coaches and fighters of the Nevada boxing team pose with national team title trophy at the BB&T Center
in Miami, Florida on Sunday, April 12. Nevada won the team trophy for the first time in 22 years.

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On Monday, April 13, Gov. Brian

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The Laverne Cox speaking tour

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Netflix star Laverne Cox speaks to a full audience last

economic standing. During her talk

Former Yale Nephrology Professor

Maddison Cervantes can be reached

TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2015

Student voice of the University of

SENATORS OPPOSE RESTROOM

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

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Over the years, Hernandez has held

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harassment is often made into a joke.

ing strictly confidential, victims will be

State Legislature that would require all

Cox explained how forms of oppression intersect with one another.

Maddison Cervantes can be reached at

Jennifer Marbley can be reached at

SENATE PUSHES FOR SEMITIC

Roco Hernndez can be reached at

Sen. Nick Andrew of Interdisciplinary Programs presented a resolution

TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2015

RTC weighs options for

ginia Street an entrance to the

general lack of compliance with

Photo illustration courtesy of the Regional Transportation Commission

The above photo is a rendering of what may become of Virginia Street

has yet to be approved by

Map courtesy of the Regional Transportation Commission

Providing over 30,000 rides each year

Bring your Wolf Card!

FREE and SAFE

Request via: App: ThisisNevada

Services include rides after dark to and from activities

TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2015

By Kayla Carr and

undergraduates money by limiting their time in college to four

defeats the purpose.

them to practice their Spanish

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Cory Munson, Washoe County School District literacy specialist, draws

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PLAN A SHOPPING SPREE

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Bad Apple VNTG. The idea for the

them up, said Nathaniel Benjamin,

What for? breaks new ground for Toro y Moi

added a more 70s vibe, making it a

steady drum beat and a guitar. It was by

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