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Advice: Finish college in four years, but take advantage of those four years. Expect: Expect a wellrounded experience. Immerse yourself in different cultures, people and events.

A: Join a club or organization. People that dont do that tend to drop out. If you get involved youll do better and the organizations push to get better grades. E: Expect a whole new experience from high school and meet new people from around the world and a higher level of intelligence.
Dustin Steffen, a 21-year-old, business and law major

Amy Koeckes, ASUN publications and organization coordinator

A: Get involved and attend all the events you can. Things will settle down and you will Sarah adjust. Ragsdale, ASUN Have as president many different conversations with as many different people as possible. Join a study group, surf your colleges Web site, do homework outside, sit on the quad before it is roped off, and dont forget to call your parents but not too much. E: Expect a constant challenge of what is familiar to you. You should be constantly questioning your values and habits and dont hesitate to change your major, but consult your adviser rst.

A: Remember, this is not high school. Everything in your life before now has been done for you. No one can make you feel inferior or stupid without your express permission.

Howard Rosenberg, Nevada System of Higher Education regent and art professor

E: Expect to put in what you get out of it.

A: Take a full load and get engaged, studies showed that students who do that are more successful. Get to know your classmates and enjoy the opportunity for a new experience. Make learning your No. 1 priority.
Milton Glick, University of Nevada, Reno president

A: Get involved nd an organization that you want to be in and join. Meet new people and take time to involve yourself in campus life not just classes. E: Expect to grow in all aspects of life, become well rounded and preINSIDE pared for a career. For more advice about life at the University of Nevada, Reno SEE PAGE A4
Greg Green, speaker of the ASUN senate

E: You are entering a new world of growth; the university is here to help.

One stop for UNR news

Brian Duggan
Editor in chief

CAMPUS SAFETY

Protect yourself and your stuff with these tips

Nick Coltrain
Managing Editor
Youve probably heard most of the different safety tips before: lock your door (even if youre gone for only a minute), travel with friends and look out for each other (especially at alcohol-laden parties), dont drive drunk and look both ways before crossing the street. The reason you always hear the same stuff is because its the stuff that works, said Chuck Clement, safety director for the residence halls for the University of Nevada, Reno. But a university presents challenges of its own less privacy, a dense area of expensive and pocket-able electronics and a freedom new students may be unfamiliar with.

Welcome freshmen, nice to meet you. So in the sake of shameless promotion, were your weekly student newspaper. We also have a new Web site that will offer daily content. Make sure you check it out: nevadasagebrush. com. You will nd up-to-date stories, blogs, photo galleries and podcasts. In this issue were providing a number tips to make your time here at Nevada easier.

THEFT
Something stolen? For nonemergencies call UNRPD at 334-2677 and dial 911 for emergencies. Protecting your valuables takes two steps, Clement said. Dont tempt potential thieves with access and make your valuables undesirable to thieves. Blocking access: Protect your valuables by either keeping them nearby or behind locked doors. Its not that we have a lot of people coming to the halls with the intention to steal, but whenever theres that opportunity,

theres a danger, Clement said. For textbooks, Clement also suggested keeping the receipt separate from the books so they cant be easily returned. And if its valuable and you dont need it at college, leave it at home. Making valuables undesirable to thieves: Thieves dont want things that are easily tracked down and returned. Write or engrave your name on small valuables and make it easily distinguishable.

At least write down the serial number of expensive items and keep a copy of the numbers somewhere accessible and another copy somewhere safe, Clement said. The number wont guarantee a safe return, but not having record of the number makes the chance zero, he said.

OUT-AND-ABOUT
Need a lift? Call Campus Escort at 742-6808 between 5 p.m. and 1 a.m., seven days a week. Want to avoid a DUI? Get vouchers for the Safe-Ride Program a one-way and condential taxi taking intoxicated students home. Call the Substance Abuse Program at 784-4648 for more

SEE THE STAFF EDITORIAL ON PAGE A5 FOR SOME BATTLE-TESTED ADVICE FROM FIVE SENIORS.

The more unique the item, rst off, the less likely it is to be stolen and secondly its more likely to be returned, Clement said.
GET AROUND TOWN
A handy map of must-hit location within walking distance. From food to movies to basic supplies. Page A6

information. Protecting your friends and yourself when going out over the weekend. General advice from UNRPD includes watching alcohol consumption, not accepting pre-opened drinks and using a buddy system with friends you know before the party. If youre wary about walking or driving home you can also make use of UNRs Safe-Ride Program or Campus Escort. Safe-Ride requires signing a voucher with the Substance Abuse Program before being used. Campus Escort will take staff, students and visitors to a building or car within a two-mile radius of campus.

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HOW TO: GET INVOLVED

From joining a club to running for ofce, a guide to getting the most out of campus life in the next four years. Page A3

SENIOR ADVICE
The seniors on The Nevada Sagebrush staff offer the advice they wish they had four or ve years ago. Page A5

FRESHMAN TRANSITION
Newcomer Tony Maldonado is trying become a wide receiver after being a stellar quarterback in high school. Page A12

INDEX
WEEKLY UPDATE .............................................A3 PERSPECTIVES ...................................................... A5 CAMPUS MAP ....................................................... A7 A&E ................................................................................................ A8 BUS MAP ............................................................................A9 SPORTS .............................................................................. A12

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POLICE BLOTTER
AUGUST 17
Two intoxicated males were taken into civil protective custody on Sierra Street. University of Nevada, Reno ofcers responded to a report of a trafc accident involving a vehicle and a bicycle. The driver of the vehicle was cited for failure to yield to a bicycle. The biker sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Renown Medical Center for treatment. The driver was transported to St. Marys for evaluation on 1th Street and Virginia Street.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

SEE HOW YOUR MONEY IS BEING SPENT ON CAMPUS BUILDING PROJECTS

The Joe Crowley Student Union will be a 165,000-foot environmentally friendly facility containing a two-level movie theater, a copy and mail center, an unspecied bank and a ballroom. The Joe Crowley Student Unions grand opening is Nov. 15 and 16 .

JOE CROWLEY STUDENT UNION

The Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center will be a ve-story building housing the new Basque Library, a state-of-the-art media center, quietstudy and group-study areas and exhibit galleries. The Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center is projected to open May 2008.
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MATHEWSON-IGT KNOWLEDGE CENTER

AUGUST 16
A trafc stop resulted in the arrest of a driver for driving under the inuence, driving the wrong way and failure to use lights when required. A passenger in a trafc stop was arrested for an outstanding warrant. A university student reported nding her vehicle damaged after parking in the Sierra Street Parking Complex. A university student reported the theft of an ofce phone/fax/copy machine from a room in Argenta Hall.

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AUGUST 15
An intoxicated male was taken into civil protective custody. A KNPB employee reported a found bicycle on the east side of the KNPB building. A trafc stop resulted in the arrest of a driver for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain the trafc lane.

To have some fun outside of classes, the university offers students the chance to get involved. From sports to writing to joining a club or organization, here are some of the options students have.
Intramural sports are for those who are interested in sports but dont want to go through the torture of try-outs. Six different leagues and 10 tournaments are available for fall semester. The leagues are: Six-on-six indoor soccer Flag football Ultimate frisbee Volleyball Three-on-three basketball Three-on-three kickball. Entry deadlines vary from Sept. 5 through Nov. 7. Costs are from $20 to $40. Teams pick their own coaches, practices and meeting times. Individuals and teams are welcome. Tournaments are usually one day per semester and most are free to participate in. Tournaments are: Six-on-six indoor soccer Horseshoes Flag football Tennis Football skills challenge Wolf Trot 5K Billiards Rock climbing Swimming Madden 08 tournament. For more information about teams, deadlines, tournament dates and costs, call the Intramural Sports ofce at 775682-7085. They are always searching for students interested in student media. For information about submitting work or a job opening, contact: The Nevada Sagebrush: 775-7844033 The Artemisia: 775-784-6131 The Brushre: 775-784-7775 Wolf Pack Radio: 775-784-7073.

AUGUST 12
A trafc stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for an outstanding warrant. A citizen reported nding her vehicle damaged after parking in the north lot. An intoxicated male was taken into custody.

INTRAMURAL SPORTS

day from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Jot Travis Student Union. To join a fraternity, ll out the online fraternity interest form and contact the specic fraternity chapter for additional information. The fraternities formal recruitment runs Monday through Sept. 13. For the forms, specic dates and any additional information, go to www.unr.edu/greeklife.

AUGUST 11
A citizen reported seeing a male subject take his wallet while he was running at Mackay Stadium. The case has been forwarded to the District Attorneys Ofce for review.

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA

Students who are interested in student government can run for a position as a senator, ofcer or judicial council during the spring semester. More information can be found at www. asun.unr.edu.

AUGUST 10
A university student reported nding her vehicle damaged while parked in the Sierra Street Parking Complex. No property is reported stolen at this time.

Vice President of Clubs and Organizations Maria Urbina.

JOIN A CLUB

AUGUST 9
Ofcers responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on Evans Avenue. A male and a female subject were arrested for domestic battery and transported to Washoe County Jail.

To browse or join one of the more than 180 clubs and organizations, go to www. asun.unr.edu. To view the club list, go to the Clubs tabs and click on Current Clubs. Each listing will have contact information for the club leader. More information will be given at the club fair on Hilliard Plaza Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The tutoring center is looking for dedicated students willing to help other students in various academic areas. Tutors will have approximately 10 hours or more per week with pay starting at $8.50 per hour. Tutors are also required to: Have passed the course with at least a B Have a GPA of 3.0 Be full-time students with at least one year completed at UNR Have at least two recommendation letters from UNR faculty. If interested in a tutoring position, ll out an application online at: http://asc. unr.edu/asc_webapps/students/index. aspx, or pick up an application in Thompson Building room 100.

PUBLICATIONS

TUTORING

AUGUST 5
A Sodexho employee reported a broken gate at a storage area in Mackay Stadium. No property is reported missing at this time. A trafc stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for DUI, reckless driving, open container and driving without a license.

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GREEK LIFE

AUGUST 4
A trafc stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for two outstanding warrants.

There are 11 fraternities and eight sororities to choose from. To join a sorority, ll out the online sorority registration form by Wednesday and pay the $30 sorority recruitment fee. The sororities formal recruitment runs Wednesday through Sept. 3 with different events each night. There will be a mandatory orientation Wednes-

ON-CAMPUS JOBS

In need of some extra cash, but dont want to work far from campus? There are on-campus jobs available. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and be registered in a minimum of six credits each semester. Jobs are part-time and students

can expect to work approximately 20 hours per week. The on-campus job board can be found www.unr.edu/career/Students.html. International students can call the Ofce for International Students and Scholars at 775-784-6674 for additional information.

Heather Lara, Assistant News Editor

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NEWS
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Sandy Rodriguez, Associated Students of the University of Nevada director.

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Chris Trillo, ASUN executive vice president

Advice: Turn on your curiosity, let it take you where it will. It will help you uncover the truth about the university. Expect: To do a lot of growing, stretching and being uncomfortable. Be ready to have your mind changed and change minds.
Chuck Price, Jot Travis Student Union director

A: Find out where your classes are before the day of classes so you are not running around in a panic. E: Expect independence your parents are not here, you can pretty much do what you want.
Eli Reilly, ASUN vice president for programming

A: Break away from your high school classmates. Challenge yourself to meet new people who are different from you. It is OK to hate college at rst. E: Expect to learn to think critically, frame your arguments and write better.
Shayna Mehas, core humanities teaching assistant

A: Go to everything, not just ASUN stuff. If there is something, go to it, you will never know what will happen, youll never know what youll nd. E: When I think of college I think of traditional things. Tradition is the biggest thing freshmen should expect; it is what college is all about.
Phil Boardman, English professor

A: Dont freak out. Everything will fall into place, just do your work. E: You should expect a good education and what you put into it.

A: Get ready for a good experience but take it seriously. Make college a high priority. E: It is a great place for you to be in if you take it seriously.

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STAFF EDITORIAL I WELCOME BACK

Student voice of the University of Nevada, Reno since 1893.

VOLUME CXIV ISSUE

Editor in chief Brian Duggan
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Useful tips from those whove been there

ell, you made it. Your college days are nally here and youre probably already dreaming about a) parties b) piles of homework or c) just getting through this semester in one piece. To easy any anxieties you might have, the seniors at The Nevada Sagebrush would like to give you just a little advice before you begin your fourprobably-ve-year journey. So heres 20 years of collective collegiate knowledge: Dont buy books until the second week of school, unless

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you know for a fact that you will need them for homework. The so-called real world is rough. Enjoy these precious few years of freedom as an adult. What you literally learn while youre in college ultimately doesnt matter. The key is learning how to think critically. Take the time to get to know your professors. Turns out theyre pretty interesting. Learn how to play a proper game of beer pong. Eat sushi with a group of friends. At some point do a table-wide sake bomb.

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Spend at least one summer day at Lake Tahoe. Buy a season pass to one of the ski resorts at least once most students go to Northstar or Alpine Meadows. Get involved with something on campus. Anything. Doesnt matter. College is more than classes and parties.

Try shopping on Amazon. com for textbooks, you might nd a good deal. Dont stress too much about picking a major during your rst year of school. It will eventually nd you. Take advantage of free tickets to football and basketball games. Go to the Jot Travis Student Union information desk to pick them up. Be sure to get the tickets early, they go fast. Dont wear red to any sporting event ever. Sparknotes are a gift from God.

Play intramural sports. Start a softball team and name it something funny like off daily. The health clinic has free condoms. Dont be late to class. Professors despise this even if they dont appear angry. Eat an Awful Awful at the Nugget downtown. Meet new people. Its Nevada, not UNR. And its the school down south, not UNLV. So welcome freshmen, and good luck. And do your homework.

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EDITORIAL CARTOON

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Enjoy college while its still novel for you

h God. I smell annoying coordinated Target sheets and Easy Mac. The freshmen have arrived. Now that I am 22 and ancient, I can see with my wise eyes the vast difference between being a freshman and being a senior. Heres what you guys have to look forward to: Your freshman year, you will probably hang a dry erase board outside of your dorm door and write super-cute comments on it for your fellow dormmates. As a senior, you will hang a dry erase board on your refrigerator and instead of saying I love you! it will read You owe me for rent, b*tch! Your freshman year, you will go to fraternity parties. Some of you will even brag about it. As a senior, however, you will realize you would rather spend the evening inebriating your two-year old nephew and letting him drive your car than be caught dead at a frat house. Your freshman year, you will search high and low for a fake ID. Therese As a senior, you will search high Vradenburg and low for a sober driver and try to remember why you didnt remain friends with your Mormon classmates. Your freshman year, youll spend a lot of time trying to convince Campus Escort to drive you to get food or drop you off at a party. As a senior, youll spend a lot of time trying to convince Campus Escort to lend you a van so you dont have to pay for a parking permit. Your freshman year, youll want to have classes with your friends so that you can sit together and giggle or whatnot. As a senior, youll want to have classes with your friends so that you can convince them to do nice things for you, like buy the book and give you the notes when youre too hungover to make lecture. Your freshman year, youll wake up early for class and spend some time doing things like makeup. As a senior, youll be lucky if you wake up in time for class, let alone manage to brush your teeth. Your freshman year, youll spend a whole lot of time on campus and enjoy every minute of it. As a senior, youll spend a lot of time on campus and try to remember what sunshine and fresh air feel like. Your freshman year, you will buy school supplies and new clothes for the start of the semester. As a senior, youll buy groceries, put gas in your car and realize that the semester started yesterday and youve missed your rst day of class. Your freshman year, you will hang out at Lombardi to meet people. As a senior, you will hang out at Lombardi because you have become fat. Your freshman year, your main dietary downfall will be DC food. As a senior, your main dietary downfall will be booze. Your freshman year, you will like the idea of being in college. As a senior, you will like the idea of graduating.

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Get on it, freshmen!

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Dont pull out the toga and cheap beer just yet

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y whole life I have been lied to. Movies, TV and music have been telling me college is one crazy frat party after another, book-ended by sleeping with hot co-eds and pranks on the dean. In reality, college is a lot different from the drunken high jinks you see in the media. When I walked onto the campus last year as a wideeyed freshman expecting to be handed a red Clint plastic cup lled Demerrit with cheap beer, I thought I would party all night and sleep to the peaceful droning of an old dull professor, but college has fallen quite short of my expectations. Girls were not

throwing themselves at me, and the only time I ever wore a toga was for a school project where I played Socrates. I have been to a party here and there but they were far more subdued than the drunken orgies I witnessed in 80s college icks. However, real college life being different from the movies isnt too bad a thing. Like Homer Simpson said, there are two types of people in college: jocks and nerds, and it is the jocks job to make fun of nerds. Since I probably t into the nerd category, Im glad I wasnt subjected to a constant stream of taunting and wedgies. There is as much difference between real life and the movies as there is between college and high school. In college, no one really cares what you do. You have complete and total freedom while your parents send you money. This can be quite the doubleedged sword.

Skipping classes is no big deal in college, unlike the complex and clandestine operation lled with danger and excitement in high school. Overdue homework, girls and friends will often take preference over classes. I have been known to take a break from the rigors of class to take a peaceful afternoon nap, and I remember a particular Friday when I forgone an entire day of class during an intense Mario Kart 64 session. Though college is not exactly what freshmen would expect, it should be a lot of fun, and if you work hard enough, I bet that a couple of dedicated students would be able to recreate a few scenes from Animal House and pull off a great prank on the dean. Clint Demeritt is an assistant news editor for The Nevada Sagebrush. He can be reached at [email protected]

CAMPUSCHAT
What do you hope to accomplish in college?
Getting a job after. I just want to be able to pass my classes and stay organized. I want to survive, pass classes and support UNR at their games.
Bryce Rafferty Fr, Computer Science Kyle Kjer Fr, Business

Come back next year!

Layna Tyson Fr, Interior Design

Courtney Fields Fr, Business

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WALKING-DISTANCE MAP

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The JTSU has the Associated Students of the University of Nevada Bookstore, the student government ofces, an activities and legal services ofce, the Pine Lounge, the auditorium, the Wolf Perk and the Overlook.

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First oor has: the Ofce for Prospective Students, the International Student Ofce, the University of Nevada Police Department and the Northside Caf. Second oor: Admissions and Records, the Transfer Center and the Graduate School ofce. The third oor: Financial Services, Cashiers and Student Employment ofce.

PUB N SUB
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Thurdays and Fridays when it stays open until 1 a.m. A UNR staple. Everyone and their mother eats at Pub n Sub, which has the ambiance of a dive bar but with good pizza.

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The center contains an Olympic-size swimming and diving pool; basketball, handball and tennis courts; and a sports equipment rental ofce. Lombardi also has the Wellness Center, a fully equipped weight room and gym and ofces for Intramural Sports and the Department of Health Ecology.

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For any health worries, the Student Health Center provides checkups and prescriptions for students. Some services may require a fee.

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Downunder Caf Located in Argenta Hall, the Downunder Caf offers a buffet-style range of food. Students can use their meal swipes here. DC Store Use meal swipes and buy snacks and drinks in Argenta Hall. The Overlook Get Chinese food, sandwiches, coffee, smoothies and burgers at the Overlook in the Jot Travis Student Union. Northside Caf Grab pizza, sandwiches and snacks on the rst oor of the Fitzgerald Student Services building. Las Trojes Mexican Express Grab tacos and other food and drinks from the rst oor of the Anasari Business building. Wolf Perk Get a cup of coffee in the Jot Travis Student Union.
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In a room the size of a prison cell keeping clean can be difcult. Dont forget: Toothbrush Dish soap and scrub brush Paper towels Shower stuff (including ip-ops) Sanitary wipes

TECHNOLOGY
Technology is a neccesity in the college atmosphere. Dont be the person stuck in the past : Laptop (only noobs have desktops) Music player of choice Headphones Printer TV DVD player Game console(s)

Arts&Entertainment

Other activities are going to take place in your dorm room. Be prepared: Have a study area or a backpack so you can escape to the library Duct tape for repairs and pranks Photos to prove you had friends back home Plants or sh to keep you company Condoms

COMFORT ZONE
Sleep like your roommates not even there: Block out the sunlight Comfortable pillows Clean sheets Headphones Stay within striking distance of your roommates alarm clock

FOOD
The cafeteria food will start to get old after a week. Feed yourself in your cell: Ramen Soda Silverware Plastic or disposable bowls Keep it fresh in a fridge and piping hot out of a microwave.

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advice from the A&E staff

AUGUST 23, 2007

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CALENDAR

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EVENTS CALENDAR THROUGH SEPT. 30

Were bringing

AUGUST 23

8 p.m. Mackay Stadium Madness Comedian Mo Mandel will perform and Flipside will show Remember The Titans on Mackay Stadiums eld.

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AUGUST 24

Tuition and fees need to be paid by 5 p.m. to the controllers ofce in the Fitzgerald Student Services building.

6 p.m. Friday Festival Get free food, play games and listen to bands on the quad.

AUGUST 25

8 p.m. Rocky Horror Picture Show Come see one of the largest showings of Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Lawlor Events Center, put on by the Bawdy Caste. Tickets are free and available at all Keva Juice locations as well as The Melting Pot.

8 p.m. Block Party Students living in the residence halls can mingle and get free food in the parking lot between Nye and Canada Halls.

AUGUST 26

12 p.m. 3 p.m. Slip N Slide Sunday Bring bathing suits and sunscreen and play on a 50-foot Slip N Slide in the Manzanita Bowl. There will be music and free food.

5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Jeopardy Learn University of Nevada, Reno history in the Jot Travis Student Union Pine Lounge. Prizes will include gift certicates and a mini hookah.

AUGUST 27-30

Welcome Week

AUGUST 27

First day of classes

Late registration begins.

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cartin to Class Flipside programmers will bring students to class around campus on golf carts.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Meet your ASUN Ofcers Barbecue Student government ofcials will be out on the JTSU lawn to meet students. and food will be provided.

7:30 p.m. Nevada Speaker Series: Wendy Damonte Wendy Damonte, the evening news anchor at KTVN and UNR alumna, will talk about what it means to be a UNR graduate in the JTSU auditorium.

AUGUST 28

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cartin to Class Flipside programmers will bring students to class on golf carts.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch on the Lawn Get free food and listen to some music on the JTSU lawn.

8 p.m. Comedian Mike Wineld Stand-up comedian Mike Wineld will perform in the JTSU Pine Lounge.

Attend our orientation and start your path to becoming a great journalist Where: Reynolds School of Journalism room 101 When: Saturday, August 25, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday Night Movie Series: Ferris Buellers Day Off Flipside will show the 1980s cult classic on the JTSU lawn. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.

AUGUST 29

7:30 p.m. Everyday Jones concert Everyday Jones will perform acoustic music on the quad.

SEPTEMBER 4

changing registration. 9 p.m. Movie Series: Knocked Up See the popular comedy on the JTSU lawn. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.

11:59 p.m. 2 a.m. Wolf It Down: Midnight Pancake Breakfast Flipside will serve free pancakes on the quad.

AUGUST 31

AUGUST 30

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pack Pride Lunch Wear your Nevada clothing to get free lunch on the JTSU lawn.

Nevada vs. Nebraska Charter Travel with the football team for their rst game in Lincoln, Neb. The charter returns after the game. For more information, call 775-682-6976.

7 p.m. Nevada Speaker Series: Susan Lopez Susan Lopez, founder of the Sex Worker Outreach Program in Las Vegas, will speak about the Desiree Alliance and labor rights for sex workers in the JTSU Pine Lounge.

SEPTEMBER 15

3 p.m. Tailgate for Nevada vs. Nicholls State game. Get ready for the rst Nevada home game at the John Sala Intramural Fields.

SEPTEMBER 29

10 a.m. Tailgate for Nevada vs. UNLV Get ready for the rivalry game at the John Sala Intramural Fields

OCTOBER 1-6

SEPTEMBER 13

SEPTEMBER 6

SEPTEMBER 3

9 p.m.

Labor Day. No classes.

It is the nal day for late registration; paying tuition and fees with late penalties; receiving a 100 percent refund for dropped classes; and adding classes or

9 p.m. Movie Series: Oceans 13 See the Oceans 11 sequel on the JTSU lawn. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.

SEPTEMBER 20

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ASUN Club Fair Meet club leaders and learn about getting involved with campus life at the fair in Hilliard Plaza.

Homecoming Week Participate in a variety of events including the homecoming parade and the annual bonre.

NOVEMBER 15 AND 16

Grand Opening of the Joe Crowley Student Union

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SPORTS

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The ve games you cant miss

Scott Oxarart
Sports Editor
and the volleyball team offers a loud and exciting environment and plenty of talent. So when youre thinking of things to do this fall, besides basketball, take a look at this before you make plans.

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future. Please, make the game better for the boosters and the players go to the games.

Its easy to hear about the mens basketball teams success when you come to Nevada. They have been to four straight NCAA Tournaments, racking up a 4-4 record and sending Nick Fazekas and Ramon Sessions to the NBA Draft last year alone. The womens team also went to the post-season last year. You should stand in line for those tickets when they come. Until mid-November, though, there are plenty of good games going on. The Nevada football team has been to two bowl games in two years, the soccer team went to the NCAA Tournament last year

1. UNLV AT NEVADA, SEPT. 29 FOOTBALL

Nevada coach Chris Ault sets out three goals before each season: Bowl game, conference title and beating UNLV. Ault really doesnt like the team down south and the Rebels coach Mike Sanford doesnt refer to our team as anything but the team up North. Former Nevada coach Jeff Horton left for UNLV after one year,

angering a lot of people by saying Ive always looked better in red, and Quincy Sanders threw a helmet at Ault in 1995. This is the most important game to the players, coaches and possibly the university. Everybody knows what a rivalry is, and you should denitely experience this one.

whole game.

3. OREGON AT NEVADA, AUG. 29 SOCCER

The womens soccer team has been the most improved team on campus the past two years. Yeah, the women dug themselves out of the gutter two years ago and went to the NCAA Tournament last year, but now they are favored to win the WAC. Oregon is possibly the most difcult opponent this season, after being ranked No. 19 by Soccer Buzz Magazine. Nevada returns its top scorer (Karen Zmirak) and preseason co-defensive player of the year (Jessica Wilcox), so the team should be good and this could be the best match.

one time All-WAC member Karly Sipherd. If those two can stay healthy, Nevada has a shot. Three years ago, Nevada took Hawaii to the brink going up 2-0, before losing 3-2 and Nevada has seen its share of ranked teams with Hawaii and New Mexico State being ranked last year.

WHAT TO DO
With Nevadas success in athletics recently, more students should attend these games. But just to make sure, line up at the ASUN help desk and get your tickets early.

2. HAWAII AT NEVADA, NOV. 16 FOOTBALL

Hawaii is the preseason pick to win the conference and everybody knows about Heisman Trophy hopeful Colt Brennan running the offense. The Rainbow Warriors barely beat the Wolf Pack in Honolulu last season (41-34) but lost to Nevada the previous year (38-28). The Wolf Pack could realistically be 7-3 (4-1 in Western Athletic Conference) going into this game. A win in what should be a cold, 8 p.m. weather could be enough for a shot at a WAC Title, assuming Nevada beats highly touted San Jose State the next week. Hawaii has never beaten Nevada in Reno, so brave it out, dress warm and stay for the

5. FRESNO STATE AT NEVADA, OCT. 6 FOOTBALL

Nevada upset No. 16 Fresno State two years ago in Reno and fans poured over the north bleachers and celebrated. Nevada ofcials probably thought it was dangerous, but for fans it really meant something. That season Nevada went 9-3 and won the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl over Central Florida. However, Fresno State beat Nevada last year, 28-19, and the Bulldogs nished 4-8. This year, Fresno is expected to be better more like the team that barely lost to USC 50-42. To have any shot at the WAC, Nevada has to beat Fresno State and Hawaii, with hopes that Hawaii beats Boise State. This game will set the tone for the potential postseason.

4. HAWAII AT NEVADA, NOV. 1 VOLLEYBALL

Hawaii is ranked No. 10 in the preseason CSTV/AVCA poll and will be the toughest opponent the Wolf Pack will play in the regular season. Nevada didnt make the NCAA Tournament last year (they had made it four of the past ve years) but have condence in AllWAC honoree Teal Ericson and

When you have your tickets, always have a pregame. A pregame is when excited friends show up at someones place close to Lawlor or Mackay and barbecue something or just serve chips. You cant cheer on an empty stomach and buying food at the games requires a student loan. If you are 21, have a beer or two or a shot, but if you puke at a game, you will be considered an idiot (The Nevada Sagebrush does not encourage underage alcohol consumption).

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The fans that had mediocre teams in the past used to yell and swear at the players after a bad play. Nobody likes fans that taunt their own team. You can get mad, but be positive. Save your negative heckling for the other team. Wear blue or white. If you dont, youll look out of place (or like an idiot) and members of the opposite sex will question your motivation. Wearing red will get beer poured on you or a simple ass-kicking. Ive seen it happen before.

When he was in high school he didnt worry about it because he was a quarterback, but now hes having to learn the position of being a receiver, releasing off the ball, learning how to run routs fast, and just all the ins and outs of it, Baumgartner said. Baumgartner and Ault both know how difcult it can be for a player to switch positions, but they cited Maldonados superior athletic ability as the reason hell be able to successfully make the transition. Hes one of those guys that we really wanted to come here be-

cause we think hes a really good athlete, Ault said. Hes gotta learn how to be a receiver and thats tough. You dont just step into Division One college football and become a receiver. But hes going to learn. Hes got the year to learn. Maldonado has also had to start adjusting to living away from home. His parents live in Sparks, only a 15-minute drive away, but he has hardly seen them since football started. Here in camp its just all football, Maldonado said. Its all business here, so I really havent had any time to see my family. But as soon as school starts Ill be able to go back home and spend

some time with my family. Despite having to balance football, keeping in touch with his family, and soon academics, Maldonado said he wouldnt want to be anywhere else. This is my home school, he said. I grew up watching the Wolf Pack and I knew I wanted to be a part of them and Im excited that Im here and able to play. Ault said all players have been in Maldonados situation at one point and he expects the young receiver to succeed. Just like every freshman we got, they all go through learning lessons, academically, socially and athletically, Ault said. Im confident hell do very well for us.

Be creative. Its so easy to come up with the Here we go Wolf Pack, here we go (stomp, stomp). Its not a bad chant, but try to come up with something creative thats timely. Like when Nevada played New Mexico State last year, one of the players was arrested for holding up a pizza delivery man. Think of all the possibilities and look up the blotter on future opponents. At that game, people came up with stuff that hadnt been done. One guy wore a penguin costume. I know what youre thinking, a freaking penguin costume? Seriously? Oh, it happened, and when he was kicked out, he got a standing ovation and a spot in this column. NMSU coach Reggie Theus modeling posters were good, too, even though Utah State did it. The biggest thing, though, is cheering. The game is so much better when the students are on their feet and being loud. You might get nervous about making an ass of yourself in front of your peers. But if you get more people to do it, surprisingly it will make others do it, too. Its easy for a freshman to feel out of place at an event like a football or basketball game. Dont worry about that. The people that would potentially make fun of you would probably not notice you if you make noise cheering for your team and provide insightful commentary.

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FRESHMAN LESSONS

Things you need to know

reshmen, I know youre all aware that somebody is going to give you crap this year. It could be a fraternity brother or sorority sisters. It could be classmates or just people being dicks in public. But calm down, Im not going to hurt you. Turn off your iPod and read this. You could be the most important class approaching Nevada Scott athletics in Oxarart recent history. You are in a delicate position to start something that has been lacking student support at athletic events. Your fellow students turned it up a notch last season by leading the mens basketball team to huge home wins over New Mexico State, Hawaii and Northern Iowa. Not all of them are going to be there this season. It is up to you to continue the very recent trend. Im going to give you the history of pathetic Nevada fans and teach you the correct ways to cheer.

Red shirt freshman wide receiver Tony Maldondo catches a pass during practice at Wolf Pack Park on Wednesday. Maldonado graduated from Reed High School and was a star quarterback who was named Northern 4A Region Player of the Year. Maldonado will look to get some playing time as a wide receiver.

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Maldonado trying to catch up

Star high school quarterback looking to excel as a receiver
Colby Balkenbush Staff Writer BIO BOX
Tony Maldonado was one of the best high school players in Northern Nevada at Reed High School. He threw for 2,555 yards and ran for 503. He threw a 96-yard pass in a 37-0 win against Carson High School last season and threw for 270 yards against Fallon High School. His quarterback duties appear to be done as Nevada coach Chris Ault made him a receiver. It is helping him though, because he understands how routes should be run with his quarterback experience, he said. At 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds, look for him to grow into his body and position and hopefully to be a stand-out player as he gets older.

HISTORY

Nevada athletics are the clich on the rise. In 2003-04, nothing seemed to be going right. The football team had nine arrests in 1.5 years and the basketball team was praying for the National Invitation Tournament, the second best tournament behind the NCAA, in March. Basketball and football are the most attended events because they offer the most excitement. There was no excitement and there were no fans four years ago. Students used their free time to drink and watch the more competitive teams on ESPN. But the Wolf Pack was blessed with two recruits in basketball and football each. Basketball stars Kirk Snyder and Nick Fazekas came to Nevada as underrated players. Now theyre in the NBA. Snyder and Fazekas turbocharged Nevada basketball with an unforgettable stretch of basketball that shocked Nevada fans into buying tickets and cheering at home games the following season. Since then, students wait in line for free basketball tickets days in advance and get twice as rowdy than prior generations. The football team was blessed with 2005 WAC Player of the Year B.J. Mitchell. He probably meant the most to Nevada because he showed resilience in Nevada footballs darkest period. He was involved in a ght but wasnt released as he told the coaches he would change. Well, he did and led Nevada to its rst bowl game win since 1996. McQueen High School graduate Jeff Rowe, who was selected in the fth round of the NFL Draft to the Cincinnati Bengals, helped Nevada to two bowl games and was about one completion away from giving Nevada a chance to win with a late eld goal last season in the MPC Computers Bowl. Nevada lost 21-20. But history is always in the past, duh, and you are the

ast Thursday, red-shirt freshman Tony Maldonado found himself in an unfamiliar position. The former star quarterback from Reed High School and last years Northern 4A Region Player of the Year was lining up as a receiver rather than behind the center waiting for the snap. The Nevada Wolf Pack was doing a drill in which its receivers get to go one-on-one with a defender and try to make a play. The scenario was a fourth-and-goal from around the 15-yard line. As the ball was snapped, the 5-foot-11 quarterback-turnedreceiver took off, sprinting straight at the defender before feinting right and making a

hard left cut across the middle to make the catch and score a hypothetical touchdown. Two times prior to this Maldonado had failed to get open in the same drill, but his eventual success shows how quickly the freshman is learning his new position. His athleticism shows out there when he plays in practice, Nevada coach Chris Ault said. We expect big things out of him as he grows. That athleticism showed in high school, where Maldonado was one of the top quarterbacks in the state, passing for 2,555 yards, rushing for 503 yards, and scoring 30 touchdowns during his senior year at Reed. After his senior season, he was given the Old Spice Red Zone Player of the Year award, a prestigious honor given to

50 high school football players who excel athletically and demonstrate strong leadership and a drive to win. But Maldonado, a walk-on, has had to push all the praise he garnered for his play at the quarterback position out of his mind and start from square one again.

Its a big change, Maldonado said. Just learning how to run routs and understanding the game at the wide receiver position. I denitely have a lot to learn about wide receiver and Im just taking it day by day and trying to get better every day.
Receiver coach Scott Baumgartner said he is building Maldonado into a receiver from the ground up.
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KEEPING YOUR EYE ON THE BALL

Nevada outside hitter Teal Ericson goes for a block during a game last season against San Jose State. Ericson, who is a rst team All-WAC outside hitter, will look to get the Wolf Pack back in the NCAA Tournament after missing out last season.
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Last years results

Nevada had two es out of nine played won WAC Title teams win WAC TRACK MENS TENNIS titles last year Stats were not kept 11 12 overall
FOOTBALL
up on Web site
8 5 overall 4 3 conference 2 4 conference

MENS BASKETBALL

and won WAC Title

29 5 overall 14 2 conference

Placed second at the WAC Championships

CROSS COUNTRY

WOMENS TENNIS SOFTBALL

13 8 overall

BASEBALL

WOMENS BASKETBALL

35 26 overall 15 10 conference

28 31 overall 9 9 conference

18 14 overall 10 6 conference

VOLLEYBALL

15 14 overall 9 7 conference

Placed rst in four of the six competitions

MENS AND WOMENS RIFLE

MENS GOLF

Placed 5th or high- 15 4 4 overall er in eight matches 4 2 1 conference

SOCCER

out of the 15 played

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Finished fth or higher in ve match-

SWIMMING WOMENS GOLF AND DIVING

10 0 overall and

Never placed higher than 7th out of 7 competitions

MENS AND WOMENS SKIING