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VOLUME CXVI NUMBER 20

SPECIAL REPORT: DIVERSITY

The importance of differences

I AM PRETTY MUCH AN AGNOSTIC NOW

College to be without senator

APPLICATIONS
A Applications li ti for f a vacated Associated Students of the University of Nevada Senate seat are available at the ASUN front desk in the Joe Crowley Student Union. They are due by 5 p.m. Feb 10.

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By Jay Balagna
About 1,400 undergraduates will be left unrepresented in the student senate if the second senator in two weeks resigns Wednesday as indicated on the senates agenda. Renee Freeman, a health sciences senator, resigned Jan. 20 after being accepted into the nursing program at Truckee Meadows Community College. Listed on the agenda for Wednesday is the receipt of another resignation from a Division of Health Sciences senator, Geramye Teeter. Teeter is the only senator remaining from the Division of Health Sciences, and the school will be left unrepresented in the event of her resignation. Associated Students of the University of Nevada Senate Speaker Gracie Geremia said the item was planned for the Jan. 27 meeting, but was moved back a week. Despite having no representation at the senate table, Geremia said she didnt think health sciences students will be forgotten in ASUN or in budget cut meetings. (Having no representation) is a concern, Geremia said. I know a few senators are planning on helping out though. ASUN President Eli Reilly said he agreed that the college not having representation was a concern, especially with budget cut conversations looming in the future, but believed there is time to nd a replacement before things become too serious. The timeline on these things is going to be a little slow, he said. In the mean time, health sciences students will have to make their own voices heard at town halls and things like that. Applications for Freemans vacated senate seat are open until Feb. 10 and can be picked up at the ASUN front desk. Teeter could not be reached for comment.
Jay Balagna can be reached at [email protected].

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UNR ghts to diversify

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ith a student body more culturally ONLINE diverse than it has ever been, the University of Nevada, Reno still has work Vi View a Fl Flash h graphic hi with ith to do, according to national experts audio of the above art at and the states higher education regents. The school has the third lowest percentage of miNEVADASAGEBRUSH.COM nority students among the eight higher education institutions in Nevada. INSIDE UNRs goal is to start changing that by increasing the undergraduate minority population 25 percent R Read d more special i l diversity di it by 2012, according to the UNR Center for Student stories inside. Cultural Diversitys annual report. UNR President SEE PAGE A5 Milton Glick said the university also aims to have 17 percent of graduate students come from an ethnically diverse background. Twenty percent of undergraduates and 13 percent of graduate students are minorities. This is the most diverse we have been in our history, Glick said. Despite that the university carries ethnic diversity numbers that fall below the demographics of Washoe and Clark counties, where the majority of its students hail from.

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Diversity covers more than race

By Aaron Benedetti
Chelsea ODaye can only speak a few words of Washo and Paiute, her familys native languages. Very few native speakers of Washo and Paiute survive, and they are rapidly diminishing in number. If you dont have anybody to speak it to,

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thats how you lose it, said ODaye, a 20-yearold human development and family studies major. Thats a negative aspect of

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Regents to hold teleconference meeting Glick schedules rst

By Jay Balagna
The Nevada System of Higher Educations Board of Regents will meet Tuesday morning to discuss options for dealing with budget cuts that may face the system later this year. The meeting is being held in response to the Nevada Economic Forums prediction that the state will be at least $580 million, and possibly more than $800 million, short in revenue this biennium. While options will be discussed, little will be decided until an expected special session of the Nevada state legislature approves a new budget with the exact amount NSHEs budget will be reduced, Regent Chairman Dean Leavitt said. Leavitt said he does not anticipate the board taking any action at Tuesdays mostly-informational meeting. The members of the board and the people of the state need to be keenly aware of how dire the situation were facing is, and thats what this meeting is for, he said. Among the topics the regents will discuss is the possibility of the system declaring nancial exigency, which Leavitt said could be described as NSHEs worst-case scenario. Financial exigency, which Regent Jason Geddes described as similar to bankruptcy, would allow NSHE freedom to break contracts to allow it to eliminate tenured faculty, break leases and even cut entire institutions. If the system declares nancial exigency, though, it risks losing academic accreditation for all of its eight schools. Regent William Cobb said the regents will have to explore all possibilities at the meeting, including nancial exigency. A lot of regents are trying to be brought up to speed on what our options are, he said.

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budget cut town hall

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TOWN HALL MEETING

Th The t town h hall ll meeting ti will ill be from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 9 in the Joe Crowley Student Union Ballroom. Staff, faculty and students are welcome to attend.
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Geddes said he hoped things would not come to nancial exigency. It could be bad enough that that could be an option, Geddes said. God, I hope not, though.
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University of Nevada, Reno faculty, staff and students will be invited to give feedback and ask questions about future budget reductions at a town hall meeting next week. The meeting is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 9 in the Joe Crowley Student Union Ballroom. The meeting is a way to keep informed on the budget cut process, which may involve cutting entire programs, and to

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Live chat: Discuss the latest in Wolf Pack sports with Nevada Sagebrush Sports Editor Juan Lopez at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Photo galleries: This weeks womens basketball game. Podcast: Sagebrush staffers will discuss the importance of diversity on campus.

MONEY TIPS
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BEAUTY
Check out which generic beauty products are just as good as their expensive counterparts. Page A12

A BLAST FROM THE PAST

Former Pack athlete Mo Charlo is back in Reno playing in the NBA Developmental League. Page B1

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Canoe team pours mold for race

By Christina Houge
Twenty students worked together on Saturday in an 11-hour project with one goal: to make a concrete canoe oat and capable of racing. Members of the concrete canoe team poured the mold for this years competitive racing canoe and will competitively race it in April, where they hope to win take home a national award. In 2008, the team took rst place in the American Society of Civil Engineers Concrete Canoe Competition. It takes this long due to the time it takes to prepare a batch of concrete, he said. Our concrete is highly specialized and actually oats. If a cylinder of our concrete were to be dropped in [regular] concrete it would rise to the surface due to its low density. The team is made up of about 25 members. Nine paddle the canoe in ve different races and three present a Powerpoint on the work at the competition. The rest work on designing and building the canoe. There are four categories within the competition, including the design paper, the business presentation, the nal product and the races. Gonzalez said there is a lot of work to be done to prepare. The team will work on its design paper, a report summarizing the improvements the team has made, the project management and their concrete. The paddling team will practice on the weekends and the presentation team will prepare a 10-minute presentation on the canoe, which is called Battle Born.

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Members of the concrete canoe team prepare their canoe mold Saturday for the upcoming competition. The Nevada team took rst place in the American Society of Civil Engineers Concrete Canoe Competition.
The team said it is always looking for new members. Members are not required to be engineering majors. Students interested in joining the team may visit the teams Web site nevadacanoe.com or email [email protected]. There is never a lack of tasks that need to be completed before our competitions, Gonzalez said. The teams biggest obstacle this year has been fundraising. The team is still in need of more funds to help offset the cost for the team traveling to Chico, Calif., for the regional competition, Gonzalez said. The regional competition will be held April 8 to 11. There, the team will compete in all four areas. We hope to win at regionals

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NASO founder aims to bridge ethnic gaps

By Skyler Dillon
Chelsea ODaye is familiar with feeling a little isolated on campus. As a member of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, she is part of one of the leastrepresented minorities at the University of Nevada, Reno. We make up less than one percent of the student population, the 20-year-old human development and family studies major said of herself and other Native Americans. In order to feel more at home, ODaye became a founding member of the Native American Student Organization (NASO) in 2007. She is now the president and helps both native and non-native members put on annual events such as the Spring Powwow and the Native Youth Conference. The group also looks to allue special speakers. The purpose of the club is both to connect Native Americans on campus and to allow other students the chance to learn more about native culture, ODaye said. Its a great chance to let you relate to someone else from a different area or different culture, she said of the organization. We have socials with other student groups, like the Latina womens sorority, so we can learn about each other. Last fall, ODayes involvement with NASO led her to begin working with UNRs Center for Student Cultural Diversity. The Center promotes the recruitment and retention of historically underrepresented groups on campus through academic, career and

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Age: 20 Major: Human development and family studies What she does: Works at the Center for Student Cultural Diversity and leads NASO
financial counseling and the promotion of various cultural events on campus. The Center is located on the third floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union, where its computer and TV/DVD lounges are open to students. The Center is great for students because it just gives you someone to talk to about anything you need, ODaye said. You feel like family when you come in. For ODaye, who hopes to become a pediatrician in the Reno-Sparks Indian Colonys local clinic, celebrating the diversity of cultures on campus is one of the best aspects of college life. Thats whats so great about (the university), she said. You dont just learn in a classroom; you learn about the culture and history of those around you. ODaye hopes to see more students take advantage of the center in order to learn more about the diverse backgrounds of their peers, including her own Paiute and Washo heritage. You can come in and just relax, do homework, socialize, she said. Whatever it is, you can come in and feel that you are a part of something.
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Chelsea ODaye

Chelsea ODaye, founder of the Native American Student Organization, started the club after feeling isolated on campus. By creating NASO, ODaye gave other Native American students a place to feel wlecome.

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Senate appoints two new ofcers

By Jay Balagna
The undergraduate student government appointed two ofcers after the Associated Students of the University of Nevada Senates approval Wednesday. The ofcers will ll the vacant positions of attorney general and elections ballot coordinator. Trevor Macaluso was appointed attorney general and Ryan Axt was appointed ballot coordinator after favorable recommendations from the senates committee on oversight. Ryan Axt, a freshman, described himself as someone anxious to get involved and interested in the electoral process. Despite his young age, Axt said he would use his passion for politics to make sure his job is done well. Im sure you all remember when you were freshmen and how excited you were, he said to the senators. Axts work as the ballot coordinator includes designing the ASUN ballot and overseeing vote tallying during the election. Macaluso was not present at Wednesdays meeting. ASUN President Eli Reilly, who nominated Macaluso, said he beat out a group of candidates in a search overseen by Vice President Charlie Jose. The thing that stuck out for me about Trevor was that (in a test case involving ASUN

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law) he cited not only ASUN laws, but university policy and Nevada Revised Statutes, Reilly said. That shows a real understanding of ASUN outside the introspective bubble a lot of people put it in.
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Business fraternity banned

Citing the question at hand to be moot, the ASUN Judicial Council ruled Wednesday that the ASUN Senate acted lawfully in its decision not to grant campus recognition to Delta Sigma Pi, the all-male professional business fraternity, due to sex discrimination. Chief Justice Jeff Butler read the 4-to-1 decision to the ASUN Senate at its regular Wednesday night meeting. The ruling is the rst to ofcially deny and revoke campus recognition and privileges of a Delta Sigma Pi chapter on any U.S. campus. A national equal rights organization, The Womens Equity Action league (WEAL),

recently led a complaint against 14 other universities on the same Delta Sigma Pi sex discrimination issue. An amendment to admit womenco-sponsored by the UNR campus chapterwas defeated by a 4-to-1 roll call margin at the fraternitys Grand Chapter Congress in August, 1973. Delta Sigma Pi campus chapter president John Torvik said late Wednesday night that he would not comment until he had a chance to read the judicial councils ruling. The decision, a culmination of months of legal hassling and confusion, addressed itself to questions of ASUN Activities Board power, senate power, and procedural due process. To read the rest of this story and others from the Sagebrush archives go to www.nevadasagebrush.com

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Volunteer tax program will give free advice

By Kayla Johnson
With only three months left of tax season, many volunteer tax programs will be on hand to help university students sort out their taxes for free. All students and faculty should have received the necessary information from employers in order to le for taxes by Jan. 31. Help will be offered Feb. 4 and 11 in the Joe Crowley Student Union. Volunteers will supply taxpayers with free tax advice and preparation. Randy Pares, a 20-year-old biochemistry major, said he thinks the free tax program is great since there are no strings attached. All students have to do is make an appointment, and they are instantly granted help without being tied down to a particular agency. It is benecial because a lot of students arent as knowledgeable as they should be about taxes, Pares said. Laura Lord, a 21-year-old accounting and informational systems major, said she supports the volunteer tax program service because many students are ling their taxes alone for the rst time. Although I know how to prepare my own taxes because of the courses Ive taken, I think this program would be a great opportunity for students who need assistance with their taxes, Lord said. The event is hosted by the Community Services Agency and the University of Nevada, Reno accounting department. Students in the accounting department will partner with the IRS to provide free, trained income tax preparation. The program will also offer electronic ling for low-income clients through the IRS Volunteer Tax assistance program. Dawn Fidaleo, site supervisor of the IRS program, said she hopes to see a good turnout at the event because anyone can attend. We encourage not only students, but any employee of UNR to make an appointment and take advantage of this free community service, she said. All UNR employees are welcome; however, the program is targeted to those with incomes below $50,000. The hours of the event are yet to be determined, but those interested are encouraged to contact the agency for more information. Clients are advised to bring their Social Security card, W-2s, drivers license (or other photo ID) and any other tax documents. Clients should also know if they are being claimed as a dependent on their parents tax return. Anyone interested should be aware that appointments take

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Passport Fair When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Room 20 of the Virginia Street Gym The University Studies Abroad Consortium will assist students in lling out the necessary paperwork for a passport. Ofcials will also take a free passport photo and service ofcials will be on hand for direct submissions. The passport fair is open to anyone who is interested in traveling or studying internationally. For more information, contact Sabrina Harris at 775682-5890.

preparation When: Feb. 4 and 11, hours TBD Where: Joe Crowley Student Union
precedence over walk-in clients. Appointments can be made with the Joes Program Marketing Coordinator Jeannette Smith. She can be reached at jnsmith@unr. edu or 775-784-6505.
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GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE RORY REID SUPPORTS THE PACK

THURSDAY/4
Spanish Brass When: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Where: Nightingale Concert Hall International brass quintet Spanish Brass will be performing in the Nightingale Concert Hall Thursday at 7:30 p.m. An adult ticket costs $24, but discounts are available for seniors and youths. UNR students, faculty and staff can also receive discounts, $7 and $20 respectively, if tickets are purchased prior to the concert. For more information, call 775-784-4278.

FRIDAY/5
Belle Contemporary Dance Company: TIES When: 8 to 11 p.m. Where: Redeld Studio Theatre A full-length evening of dancing, incorporates choreography with technology, presentation and music titled TIES will be performed by Belle Contemporary Dance company. The show will feature the choreography of Cari Cunningham and lighting by Michael Fernbach. For more information, contact the university arts department at 775-785-4278. Midnight Movies: Juno When: 11:45 p.m. Where: The Joe Crowley Student Union Theater The Joe will feature Juno, the story of a teen confronting an unplanned pregnancy. Juno is rated PG-13. For more information, contact Jeannette Smith at 775784-6505.

Gubernatorial candidate Rory Reid (D) visited campus Tuesday to discuss his vision for Nevada. Among his ideas, Reids platform supports higher education and pushes for renewable energy to become a vital part of Nevadas future. After Reids speech and one-on-one time with students, he visited the Associated Students of the University of Nevada Bookstore and purchased a Wolf Pack hoodie. Check www.nevadasagebrush.com for the full story.

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POLICE BLOTTER
JANUARY 30
A 41-year-old man was arrested on an outstanding warrant on Virginia and Sixth streets.

NEWS BRIEFS
JANUARY 27
A vehicle was burglarized on Evans Avenue.

JANUARY 24
Ofcers responded to reports of harassment at the Highlands Apartments complex.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENT RESEARCH OPEN THROUGH EARLY MARCH

Students interested in doing research during the summer of 2010 and in the 2010-11 academic year can apply for scholarship and grant opportunities through early March. The EPSCoR Undergraduate Research Opportunity Award gives $4,500 to the chosen student and $1,000 to a faculty mentor. Winners may use the scholarship during the summer or upcoming academic year. Submissions are due March 1. The university-funded General Undergraduate Research Awards are for students studying in any eld and are awarded in amounts up to $1,200. Interested students must submit a project description and budget by March 8. Winners will be

JANUARY 29
Ofcers responded to a report of destruction of property in the Sierra Street Parking Complex. A vehicle was burglarized in the Sierra Street Parking Complex. A 40-year-old male was arrested for drug possession on Second Street.

JANUARY 23
A 19-year-old male was arrested for MIPC in Nye Hall. A 21-year-old female was taken into civil protective custody on Evans Avenue.

chosen based on originality, merit, feasibility and a mentors commitment to the project. The award must be used during the 2010-11 academic year. For more information about proposal requirements, the application process and other undergraduate research opportunities, visit unr.edu/undergraduateresearch.

ment for more than 25 years, was promoted to department chair. Etezadi received his doctoral degree from New Mexico State University and focuses on renewable energy, large-scale modeling and power systems.

APPLICATIONS FOR HOMECOMING BOARD OPEN THROUGH WEDNESDAY

Applications are open for the 2010 Associated Students of the University of Nevada Homecoming Board until Wednesday. The positions open include two assistant directors, a publicity chair, a sponsorship chair and an administrative chair. Applications can be picked up at the ASUN front desk on the third oor of the Joe Crowley Student Union and must be returned there or e-mailed to ASUN President Eli Reilly at [email protected] by 5 p.m.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING ANNOUNCES TWO NEW DEPARTMENT CHAIRS

The College of Engineering announced two new department chairs Wednesday. Alan Fuchs, new chair of the chemical and material engineering department, received his Ph.D. from Tufts University and will bring experience in membrane research and polymer science and engineering. Mehdi Etezadi, who has been a member of the electrical and biomedical engineering depart-

JANUARY 20
Ofcers responded to a drug offense in Argenta Hall. No arrests were made.

JANUARY 28
Two people were cited for minor in possession and consumption of alcohol near the Getchell Library.

JANUARY 14
Ofcers responded to reported threats in the MathewsonIGT Knowledge Center.

WEATHER FORECAST
Forecast prepared by the Reno-Lake Tahoe student chapter of the American Meteorological Society. For more information visit its Web site at http://www. ametsoc.org/chapters/ renotahoe/

POWDER REPORT
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY WEEKEND

RESORT SPECIALS SQUAW VALLEY

Mt. Rose: Attend the Mt. Rose Slide Back Retro Ski Party. Students can break all ski fashion laws. $500 in gear from the Village Ski Loft will be awarded to the best dressed skiier. Squaw Valley: College students pay only $49 MondayFriday through the end of the season with a valid university ID and a coupon from www. squaw.com/deals-discounts. Boreal: Bring in a valid university ID and get a $20 lift ticket at Boreal every Friday until the end of the season.

Rain showers

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Chance of rain

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134 115 130 58

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Highs: 40-45 Lows: 30-35

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UNR WEEKLY WEATHER DISCUSSION: The storm from Monday will push out but leaves some lingering showers Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday will be dry, but will have below-average temperatures. The dry spell wont last long as there is another chance for light precipitation to affect the Truckee Meadows on Friday and Saturday with snow levels hovering at about 5,000 feet.

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Panel: Nevadas worst days are still ahead

By Christina Houge and Brett Abel
The states problems will get worse before they get better, according to a panel of journalists and political analysts who spoke Wednesday night in The Joe Crowley Student Union. Election 2010: All Eyes on Nevada showed that with a country turning on its dead duck incumbents, a doubledigit unemployment rate and a statewide billion-dollar-decit, none of this elections candidates will be capable of pleasing all constituents. I dont see any winners, Las Vegas Review-Journal political reporter and columnist Jane Ann Morrison said. There are basically two options (for politicians) cut (services) or raise taxes. Major changes to the political fabric of Nevada are possible in Novembers general election as four seats in Congress are on the ballot, including that of Sen. Harry Reid (D), as well as the governor and lieutenant governor positions. The discussion, moderated by University of Nevada, Reno President Emeritus Joe Crowley, included Morrison, Nevada Week in Review host Mitch Fox, Associated Press reporter Brendan Riley and the UNR political science department chairman Eric Herzik. They discussed the races for Senate and governor as well as causes and solutions to the states growing decit. The event was the rst of three this year to be put on by the Reynolds School of Journalism and the Jim Joyce Endowment for Political Communications. Journalism Dean Jerry Ceppos said the panel would discuss a year important in the politics of both Nevada and the nation. Herzik, along with Morrison, predicts darker times in Nevada before a brighter tomorrow. All the little money is gone, he said. Now we are going to see major cuts in major areas. The budget makes me wonder why anyone wants to be governor, she said. You either have to cut programs or raise taxes; either one creates enemies. No one will want the credit, and everyone will look awful. After last years 15 percent cut to the universitys budget, Gov. Jim Gibbons (R) proposed cutting another 8 percent in his 2010-11 state budget. Fire stations, police departments and other high-cost public services were what Morrison referred to as big pots of

A panel of journalists and political analysts discuss the upcoming state election Wednesday in the Joe Crowley Student Union. Among the speakers were Nevada Week in Review host Mitch Fox, political science professor Eric Herzik, Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist Jane Ann Morrison and Associated Press reporter Brendan Riley.
money. The state also oversees its K-12 schools, universities, prisons and Medicaid. Herzik said people react strongly after hearing the possibilities of losing these integral services. We dont want to pay for anything, but expect services when we want them, he said. Nevada never felt pain. We had a few direct taxes and now we are having to pay our own bills. Those few direct taxes are often paid by tourists through gaming and hotel taxes. After gaming expansion outside the state and a national recession over the last few years, Nevada has been hurting for money. If these cuts go through as planned, Morrison said she fears those most effected by the cuts will be those already vulnerable the elderly, young and the disabled. Long lines at the DMV are nothing, Morrison said. When you cant get transportation to get medication you have a problem. Social work major Elisa Geracli, 22, said she was interested in the event because it is important for her to understand politics in her eld of study. As a social worker, she said the elderly, young and disabled would be the ones she would work with and any service cuts to them would affect her. It was generally really fair and equal perspectives, Geracli said. They effectively argued, the way I wish many politicians would. All four speakers joked about candidates as Harry-haters and that anyone could run against the senator right now and receive 40 percent of the vote. However, all four panelists said that while current Senator Reid has a 52 percent disapproval rating, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, he will be able to win re-election. His ability to get his supporters voices heard help him in the race, and the Republicans having so many candidates running will also make Reids campaign stronger. Everyone thinks they can beat Harry Reid, but in order to do that the Republicans need to get behind one candidate, Morrison said. Riley said it would be a really wild and classic race, decided by one or two points. Two key issues the decit and unemployment could cost Reid the election, Herzik said. As this years national decit passed $1 trillion, voters could decide to go a different direction than with Reid, panelists said. His image also has an impact on the state gubernatorial race, in which Reids son Rory is a candidate. It was accepted across the board Wednesday night that Gov. Gibbons would not earn another seat in Carson City, but could set the lose-lose agenda for the

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special session. As governor, Gibbons would challenge state lawmakers to make room in the budget through cuts, taxes and loans. Its basically saying, Choose a gun or a knife to kill yourself, Herzik said. Its really ugly.
Brett Abel and Christina Houge can be reached at [email protected].

New iPad may spark student interest

By Don Weinland
E-book readers such as the Amazon Kindle and the Barnes and Noble Nook may not have a noticeable presence on campus, but devices like the Apple iPad may become a common companion to learning, said members of the university technology staff. Steven Zink, vice president of information technologies at the University of Nevada, Reno, said the iPad is fundamentally different from other e-book readers. He called the iPad a media consumption and exploration device that may change the way students learn. The Apple iPad, hitting Apple stores in late March, is a 9.5by-7.5 inch tablet computer weighing 1.5 pounds. According to the ofcial Apple Web site, the device has Web-browsing and book-reading capabilities and plays music and movies. Its priced between $499 and $829, depending on memory and style. While the technology staff sees the iPad becoming popular on campus, some students are content with the technology they already have. Julie Balderson, a 23-year-old teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) graduate student, said she reads the New York Times on her iPhone, but doesnt want to read books on it. She said she doesnt see herself purchasing an iPad. I dont see any extra benet outside of what my computer already does, she said. Its like a giant iPod Touch. Zink said the iPad, unlike previous reading devices, is an interactive tool. He said, while the iPad is still a media device, software programs like iWorks will enable users to create documents, presentations and spreadsheets. The iReader, which allows one to underline and highlight while reading, is going to be a killer learning device, Zink said. With iWorks, its actually a production device too. There is a good chance that textbooks will be widely available on the iPad, Zink said. If Apple hooked up with publishers the same way they hooked up with cell phone companies, I think youll see textbooks or supplementary materials on the iPad, he said. Zink called the usage of the Kindle, released by Amazon in late 2007, truly minimal on campus, but said there would probably be more devices like the iPad hitting the market in the future, including a rumored GPad from Google. Duncan Aldrick, administrator of @one on the rst oor of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, said e-book readers have not been popular among students so far, but predicted more iPads on campus because of their multimedia capabilities. Were going to see more iP-

Little-noticed center works to bring world to campus

By Ben Miller
The Northern Nevada International Center at the University of Nevada, Reno, a largely studentrun program, works extensively both on and off campus to build bridges of understanding between people, Executive Director Carina Black said. Yet despite the various programs and projects the NNIC is working on at any given time, it is not well known, Black said. No one knows about it, so they really need help with organizing, Sage Beard, a 22-yearold senior and public relations intern for the NNIC, said. The NNIC focuses its efforts in three areas: coordinating international visits, cultural and educational outreach and translation services. As part of its efforts to bring international visitors to the area, the NNIC is bringing a group of South African entrepreneurs to Reno in February. The NNIC also has a speaker series running until April, wherein a speaker with expertise in foreign policy is brought to campus to speak on world issues. Guests in this program have included Jehan Sadat, the widow of former President of Egypt Anwar Sadat, and Nadia Hijab, who has worked with the United Nations, the World Bank and the Institute for Palestine Studies. About 4,500 international visitors are brought to the United States each year by the International Visitor Leadership Program, with which the NNIC is closely afliated, Black said. This includes around 30 percent of leaders in the United Nations. The NNIC is also planning to hold a ve-day summer camp to introduce children to Native American culture. The camp will include trips to Pyramid Lake, a Native American museum and Lake Tahoe. The NNIC also offers language and culture classes to elementary school students. The translation services of the NNIC are focused in the Language Bank, which consists of translators who are uent in English and at least one other language. The Language Bank, which offers more than 60 languages, provides services for a fee. The service is used by court systems for interrogations and interviews and for defendants who dont speak English, Trevor Macaluso, the banks coordinator said. These programs require the NNIC to work closely with many other organizations, Black said. Such partners include the Reynolds School of Journalism, the University Studies Abroad Consortium and the International Club.
Ben Miller can be reached at [email protected].

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ads than Kindles, he said. The number-one thing Ive heard people mention is Netix. You can watch videos on it. One concern Zink has with the increased use of such technology is the widening digital divide. He said students who arent exposed to technology at an early age are at an increasing disadvantage. Products like the

iPad may add to the divide, he said. My concern is that there will be more and more of a digital divide between students, with what they grew up with, with what they have at home, he said.
Don Weinland can be reached at [email protected].

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had a special (Nevada System of Higher Education) Board of Regents meeting, a meeting of the (Nevada Legislatures) interim finance committee and (Gov. Jim) Gibbons State of the State address, he said. There will be a lot of new information, and the purpose is to bring folks up to date on what we know.

News of the town hall meeting was included in a letter Glick wrote to UNR faculty and staff reviewing the Nevada Economic Forums projected state budget shortfalls and cuts the university has already undergone as well as an acknowledgement that tough decisions may be ahead. These are very serious times, Glick said. People are reading things in the newspapers and I want to make sure my colleagues know as much as possible. Associated Students of the

University of Nevada President Eli Reilly said the meeting, and others he expects to follow it, are an important way for students to stay informed on the budget cut process and offer their input on the process. The university administration is inviting students into this process, he said. We need to take advantage of it and be involved.
Jay Balagna can be reached at [email protected].

Charlene Rigdon: Diversity is a tolerance of all people and an understanding of different cultures. Phi Beta Sigma, a multicultural fraternity at the University of Nevada, Reno, holds a barbecue Monday. The fraternity works to attract minority students and offer them support at the university. By Ricardo Lopez
For some multicultural Greek organizations, promoting diversity is key. People of color dont see many people like themselves here, Mayo Thompson, a member of the budding Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., said. People coming up from Vegas nd it very different when they get here. Thompson, a graduate student studying geophysics, and his fraternity brothers say the University of Nevada, Renos diversity count could be higher. African Americans comprised less than three percent of UNRs student enrollment in Fall 2009, and Hispanics made up less than nine percent, according to a report published by the Center for Student Cultural Diversity. Phi Beta Sigma, founded at Howard University in 1914, is a historically black fraternity. At UNR, the chapter is working on securing a charter. Thompson and his fellow fraternity brothers say they welcome members of all backgrounds, as long as they uphold their organizations principles of scholarship, brotherhood and service. Around campus, the group has worked with other multicultural organizations to increase their visibility. They help organize an annual step show. Last week, they co-hosted a probate show with Lambda Phi Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. to showcase new members. Members of the group have also reached out to Hug High School to start a mentorship program with local students. Phi Beta Sigma works closely with the Center for Student Cultural Diversity. Until two years ago, the Center operated out of Juniper Halls basement. Now it occupies a highly visible space in the Joe Crowley Student Union, next to the ASUN offices and Senate chamber. When I rst visited (the Center), it didnt seem that welcoming, Lee Massey, a senior political science major and member of Phi Sigma Beta, said. Now that its in the union, its more accessible. Most days, the Center is humming with activity. Students come in to study, nish homework or simply socialize. We want to really have a presence there, Thompson said. We want to be a go-to option, be more accessible and be closer to the younger college students. Melissa Saavedra, a senior studying international business, said members of multicultural Greek organizations serve as role models to younger and prospective students. Her sorority, Lambda Phi Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc., has been active at UNR since 2005 and has about 35 members. The women represent a gamut of nationalities: Nigerian, Ghanaian, Filipino and Chinese. We emphasize community, Saavedra, who is half Peruvian and half Nicaraguan, said. Every month, we feed the homeless at the shelter and do other philanthropic work. Recruiting a diverse student body should remain a priority, despite the budget cuts higher education has undergone in recent times, Thompson said. If the university doesnt push for more diversity, the mesJAY BALAGNA /NEVADA SAGEBRUSH

Duke Goff: I believe that diversity is the most important thing in the whole world.

Kristi Snodgrass: Diversity is a collaboration of people of different backgrounds that come together.

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Sigma will host a campus safety walk, highlighting areas that need more lighting. The group will meet at 7:15 p.m. in front of the student union.

sage to prospective students becomes, Dont go to college, Reggie Greer, a sophomore mechanical engineering major and member of Phi Beta Sigma, said. Greer, a Reno native, said some of his friends left to attend Feather River College in Quincy, Calif., a junior college with a more diverse student population. It takes more than the invitation to come here, Massey, said. You have to help students nd the funding, scholarships or other forms of nancial aid. In addition to recruitment, efforts to retain minority students are also important, Thompson said. He points to his fraternitys practice of organizing study groups as an example of good relationship practices, but there are occasional gaffes that may turn off some students. Professors need to know how to approach someone of color, Thompson said. Ive heard of incidents where single minority students are called to speak on behalf of an entire race. Despite some challenges minority students face in college, Greer says that low diversity numbers are not a hindrance. Its not hard to t in. Its not like high school. Its college.
Ricardo Lopez can be reached at [email protected].

Maurice Harvey: I believe that the University of Nevada, Reno has a lot of diversity which is good for our generation

Sarah Rodriguez: Diversity is very important in our county, but it isnt as represented as much as it could be.

James Clark: We need to acknowledge other races, other cultures and we need to accept them.

Christina MacKenzie: I really believe that UNR doesnt have enough diversity. Its a lot of kids who look the same.

Megan Hall: I believe that diversity is not recognized enough on campus. Not as much as it should be.
Crear said. Every institution has to do a better job of marketing itself, he said. Glick admitted that UNRs location cannot be used as an excuse and said he is committed to pushing for diversity initiatives at UNR, as he did at Arizona State University. Among his efforts to increase diversity on campus are recruitment projects within neighborhoods recognized as ethnically diverse and scholarship programs. Hes also worked to start a tutoring program with Hug High School, recognized as Renos most diverse high school, to help encourage minorities to attend college. Ofcials at the Center for Student Cultural Diversity, which aims to help minorities in both academic and nancial decisions, said that Glicks support of the program, which is important with the universitys funding perpetually at risk. What they do is keep us as a priority, Reginald Chhen Stewart, director of the Center for Student Cultural Diversity, said. They are still funding the center and supporting it when realistically every dime counts, with the budget how it is. Keeping the diversity center running is vital, Glick said. Multiculturalism is important, he said. Its not enough to recruit students. We have to have them succeed as well. Some students said that although UNR is somewhat diverse and has programs for these students, there is still room for improvement. We are leading up to that diversity; I see a lot of organizations trying to push it forward, Elizabeth Sedano, a 20-year-old international affairs and Spanish double major, said. From my rst time here three years ago to now I see much more diversity.

Francis Ryan: We really have to accept diversity. Theres no sense in having a garden of all the same ower.

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(living in) a larger community. You dont have the language around you. ODaye, president of the Native American Student Organization at the University of Nevada, Reno, said she and NASO aims to preserve its own culture while spreading awareness within the general student community. Diversity is empowering, ODaye said. It gives other people more knowledge, and it just helps our own culture, our own people. Much of the value in a diverse college community lies in the fact that it is one of the best ways to learn how to function in an increasingly diverse nation, said Markus Kemmelmeier, associate professor of sociology at UNR. Those benets are often hard to achieve because of less obvious aspects of diversity than simple race and ethnicity. College is about academics, but also about learning to live and maneuver yourself in an organization and among many other people, Kemmelmeier said. This can be an important educational task for universities to provide. Learning from others experiences and points of view is one of the main goals of the Lambda Psi Xi multicultural sorority, said president Christina Martinez, a 21-year-old accounting and information systems major.

Were an all-encompassing organization, but we promote being different, Martinez said. We want to learn from each other and be exposed to things (we) wouldnt be exposed to every day. Because a diverse mindset promotes acceptance, understanding and realizing who people are, Martinez said she believes diversity at an educational institution can produce more condent individuals. Diversity at universities must also transcend racial qualications to be truly successful, although that is a fairly new concept, Kemmelmeier said. A diverse population also includes different lifestyles and sexual orientations, but those are difcult to account for, he said. Sexual orientation, among other things, is often not emphasized in part because sexual orientation is not easily visible to an observer, Kemmelmeier said. Many people wish to keep their sexual orientation to themselves because homosexuality is still stigmatized in some sectors of society. Another factor of a diverse population is religious beliefs, but those are sometimes just as hard to persuade people to share, Kemmelmeier said. People are often quiet about their religious beliefs because of reasonable concerns they might be targeted because they embrace a religion that is stigmatized in the eyes of others, he said. In addition, public institutions,

because of concerns over the separation of church and state, often overlook religion, he said.

Often culture and religion tend to be highly correlated, with it being more important to the American observer, say, that a Muslim is also an Arab or Pakistani, than merely a member of that religion, Kemmelmeier said. But on the whole religion is an aspect of diversity.

Apart from the social advantages of diversity, Kemmelmeier said that a merit-based society has a kind of democratic obligation to promote diversity, particularly within educational institutions. Without a diverse university community, we lose a lot of the richness of the college experience, he said. This exposure to sometimes even challenging ideas is very important, Kemmelmeier said. The moment the university becomes a machine to afrm what you already know, why would you go at all? ODaye said a diverse community also encourages equality. Having different people here gender, sexual orientation, culture, all those and more thats what makes us us, ODaye said. Thats what gives us our empowerment. You look at the person. Its part of teaching others.
Nevada Sagebrush reporter Gabrielle Irvin contributed reporting to this story. Aaron Benedetti can be reached at [email protected].

While it is difcult to recruit diverse students because UNR is located in mostly-white Washoe County, that is not an excuse according to regents who pressed Glick on the issue at a Board of Regents meeting last fall. UNR has been in operation for 134 years, longer than any of the other institutions, but its numbers are just as low as other schools, Regent Cedric Crear said at that meeting. Every institution needs to do a better job in this area, but UNR in particular needs to improve. One reason Glick and other university administrators offered for UNRs low minority enrollment is the homogeneity of Northern Nevada. An example of a school beneting from a more diverse location than UNRs is Nevada State College. It has the second highest level of minority students, but NSC President Fred Maryanski said the schools mission and attitude toward diversity are some of the most important reasons for its diversity successes. Serving underrepresented populations is very important for the system, Maryanski said. We take that very seriously. Almost equally as important as NSCs attitude is the regional background of the colleges students. The (Clark County) School District is majority minority and we draw most of our students from there, Maryanski said. In 2008, Clark County was comprised of 51.5 percent white/ non-Hispanic persons, 28.4 percent Hispanic or Latino and 10.4 percent African Americans. In contrast, Washoe County was calculated at 67.7 percent white/ non-Hispanic, 21.2 percent Hispanic or Latino and 2.6 percent African American. Because Nevada is a small state with only two universities, the diversity problems affecting Nevadas institutions are less an issue with their geographic locations and more an issue with marketing to minority students,

is the percentage of UNR undergraduates that identify with a minority.

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is the percentage of UNR graduate students that identify with a minority.

17 percent ethnic minorities. Having a diverse faculty is just as important as having a diverse student body, Provost Marc Johnson said. It displays an equal opportunity for employees and giving students ethnic exposure, he said. Despite talk about more cuts to the NSHE budget, Johnson said the university is looking to increase recruitment for diverse faculty. We are in the process of increasing our efforts to attract both minorities and women, Johnson said. It will all be proposed to the faculty senate. Increasing diversity in faculty, however, is a much slower and more difcult process than increasing it in students, Johnson said. While students are transient in the system, faculty are much more permanent xtures that are changed less often, leaving less room for extreme growth. If we dont hire many people, we wont have the opportunity to have diversity, Johnson said. When hiring faculty qualications are just as important as background, students said. Its nice if they are diverse if they are good, Chris Frias, a 22-year-old community health sciences major, said. But no one should be hired just based on that.
Jay Balagna and Tara Verderosa can be reached at [email protected].

THE FACULTY
In the 2009-10 NSHE Diversity Report, an annual report presented to the Board of Regents measuring diversity on the systems campuses, UNRs faculty is

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WEB NOTES
COLUMN: JUDGES LATEST DESERVES TIME
On Jan. 29, 9:27 p.m., Jeff wrote: Love Mike Judge.. hes a genius, but the Goode Family is just not going to work. I wanted so hard to laugh but watched it every week and never did. Its just not funny. (I think that Seth MacFarlane is making the same mistake with his new, and equally unfunny, spinoff, The Cleveland Show) Im really hoping that Mike will consider creating something new. KOTH and Beavis and Butthead will always be 2 of the very best animated shows to ever hit the land of television. Im rooting hard for Mike to make a big comeback. I simply love his characters and his sense of humor.

STAFF EDITORIAL I BOARD OF REGENTS

UNRs diversity includes more than culture

he University of Nevada, Renos diversity spans beyond just different skin colors. The campus halls hold Hispanic students and gay students, handicapped students and students older than 30, liberal students and veteran students. Despite UNRs vast diversity, the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents (who only measure cultural diversity) are not satised. At a regents meeting earlier this year, the board criticized UNR for not being diverse enough and questioned the administrations efforts to improve statistics.

The regents compared UNRs cultural diversity statistics to those of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, whose enrollment has double the number of minorities. However, UNLVs surrounding community is made up of more than 48.5 percent minorities, while Washoe County is home to about 32.3 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Comparing the diversity of these two universities is unfair. Whats possibly even more unjust is the regents expectations for UNR to do even more with an increasingly diminished budget. Despite setbacks, UNRs

diversity is growing. Minorities make up 20 percent of UNRs undergraduates and 13 percent of graduate students, the most culturally diverse population in school history. Thats due in part to UNRs recruitment and retention strategies for all students. When the Joe Crowley Student Union opened in 2007, the Center for Student Cultural Diversity moved from Juniper Halls basement to the heart of campus in an open and welcoming area on the third oor of the student union. ASUN mandates that a diversity commission meet to plan an annual Diversity Week,

which celebrates and educates students about their peers. The Greeks have an entire multicultural council that includes six organizations. Programs such as TRiO Scholars support low-income, rst generation college students (often minorities) both nancially and academically. Nevadas athletic department is home to the second-highest number of international athletes in the Western Athletics Conference. Last semester, Flipside Programming sponsored a highly controversial immigration forum. And despite several

requests to cancel the panel, President Milton Glick supported the free speech. Last year, members of the Queer Student Union testied in favor of gay and transgendered rights at the Nevada State Legislature. UNR educates students to stand up for what they believe by fostering an exchange of ideas from students of unique backgrounds, making the school more diverse than statistics about skin color can indicate. The Nevada Sagebrush can be reached at [email protected].

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EDITORIAL CARTOON

COLUMN: CRAPPY FANS RUINED GAME

On Jan. 27, 8:51 p.m., JohnDough wrote: allowing booze and smoking at the games would do wonders On Jan. 26, 6:47 p.m., Joseph Proctor wrote: Seriously? Live with that on your conscience? I think you need a little perspective, or something more interesting to write about.

High schools battle over free speech

EDITORIAL: ASUN MUST BE VOCAL ABOUT NEW FEES

On Jan. 26, 12:13 p.m., Amanda wrote: i am a photography major, and I am very pleased with how informed i have been with the possible $5 ne arts fee proposal. i have been getting almost daily emails from senator mitch bottoset updating me about it. and he even answered all of my questions when i emailed him a concern and offered ti sit down with me about it. i guess i just dont agree with this article, cause i have seen the opposite

STORY: STUDENTS GIVE TIME TO E-MAP DAMAGED HAITIAN ROADS

On Jan. 26, 11:21 a.m., Jeff G. wrote: NICE ARTICLE! kudos to the cartography kids

COLUMN: OBRIEN MISTREATED BY MAJOR NETWORK

On Jan. 26, 12:13 a.m., Justa Notherguy wrote: For those readers who are too young or just not particularly interested, at the time to recall, it might help to get some background on the whole Leno v. Letterman story. Read all about how Jay Leno acquired The Tonight Show hosting gig, way back in 1993. . http:/ /bit.ly/6FjAQq (article from NY Times; 1994)

hen I wrote for my high school newspaper, I snuck the word shit into publication, begged to write about getting suspended and generally made my teachers life a living hell. Luckily, I had a teacher who valued free speech, even if I gave her grey hairs because of it. She instituted a strict editorial process to curb unnecessary expletives and made me defend my desire to write about disciplinary action (I won). I dont remember ghting any big battles, but I wonder what would have happened if I did. Churchill High School senior Lauren Mac Lean in Fallon faced two grievances to halt publication of her story about an honor choir controversy. The choir teacher at Mac Leans school was responsible for sending student audition tapes to the Honor Choir judges. When some of the tapes never made it to their destination, the students didnt make the choir (a high distinction). The story may sound a bit silly, but the situation is a big problem. Trying to prevent something from printing is called a prior restraint Emily issue. Back in the rst half of the 18th Katseanes Century when the United States was still Englands colony, prior restraint laws were pretty common. They prevented people from printing any criticism about the government or any unpopular opinions. In a dictatorship, this is great for the people in power. After all, how can you question authority when the only information available is favorable? But in the United States, a lot of people have fought hard to make sure the First Amendments guarantee that Congress shall not make a law abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press means striking down prior restraint laws. The ability of people and the press to voice critical, silly or unpopular opinions is one of the most important elements of a free country. Mac Lean isnt the only one. High school students from California to Virginia have taken free speech issues to court usually with dismal results. In 2005, a judge in California allowed a principal to censor a story featuring gay students, and a principal in Illinois was allowed to delay publication until the last day of school because his schools newspaper criticized school departments. Enacting school policies to discourage things like swearing at a teacher or wearing inappropriate clothing is understandable, but students shouldnt learn one thing about freedom of the press in history and another in their journalism class. Not allowing students access to potentially upsetting information or the freedom to speak about it is an unnecessary punishment when their only crime is being young and, probably, inexperienced. I didnt need to get swear words or my suspension story published, but I learned from it. My teacher told me my story needed to be about something more than my senior prank, so I wrote a column decrying the rumormongering that swirled around the school afterward. It made me realize that words have impact, and I chose to be more responsible about mine in the future. As for Mac Lean, she had some powerful supporters. Her principal and the district superintendent spoke out on her behalf. But perhaps the best show of support and a great precedent for high schools in the future came last Friday. Her story was allowed to run.
Emily Katseanes is perspectives editor. Reach her at [email protected].

Now its time to represent your colleges in the budget cuts.

LIBERAL POINT OF VIEW

Working across party lines will help Obama

n last weeks State of the Union, President Barack Obama addressed the concerns of everyday Americans, from nuclear energy to tax cuts to health care. But the overall message was that no American should give up on the brutal battles ahead. Instead, we should stand up and ght. In the Presidents words, We dont quit. I dont quit. In what seems like a 100-year war, health care reform has gone from the great applause point of Democratic Taylor R. candidates Anderson to their kryptonite. What went wrong? How did we go from every Democrat promising health care in 2006 and 2008 to whats happening today? The answer is the base. In the quest for a compromise bill in the Senate, Democrats gave up on some basic principles that gave them their huge victories in 2006 and 2008. I understand there is a dif-

ference between campaigning and governing: In campaigning, you promise the world, and in governing, you take what you can get. But if Democrats want to point a nger at someone for virtually killing health care, they need only point in the mirror. If theres one thing that George W. Bush taught us, its that at the end of the day, the base matters. He took it a little far and alienated the rest of the country, but the theory has a good foundation. If I had the privilege of advising Obama or Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, I would recommend they go back to the basics. In a rst nod to the base, they should strip Joe Lieberman of his Homeland Security Committee chairmanship. After that, they should proceed to reconciliation in the Senate, a process to avoid libustering on health care reform. By doing that, they could pass a similar bill to the House and possibly include a public option. It would give the President something to sign that he would be proud of. Bush used reconciliation for his tax cuts in 2001 and 2003. Its been used in the past for other major policy initiatives,

such as welfare reform in 1996, so this isnt as unprecedented as Republicans want people to think. The Presidents State of the Union speech was, as always, an excellent display of rhetorical might. But now is the time for the follow-through. If the President expects the Democratic base to turn out in 2010, he needs to give them a reason. If Reid wants to keep his seat in 2010, he needs to give his liberal supporters a reason to go and vote. Liberals have a reputation of being idealistic pushovers. The Massachusetts special election was not an example of the might of the tea-baggers, but instead a shot across the bow by the liberal base. Without the base, Mr. President and Mr. Reid, good luck. On the campaign trail, Obama asked, Are you red up? Ready to go? Well, were ready to go, but I think we need to be red up a little more. We dont quit, and neither should you.
Taylor R. Anderson co-hosts VoiceBox on Wolf Pack Radio. Listen to him from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesdays at www.wolfpackradio. org. Reach him at perspectives@ nevadasagebrush.com.

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Chapstick. Just the cheap 98 cent chapstick from WalMart that you can buy on sale for 88 cents and stock up. Neutrogena moisturizer. It moisturizes your skin pretty well and its cheap.
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Id probably say eye makeup in general.

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NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT

Use imagination, get rough to keep Liberal arts a love life from becoming routine leads to critical thinkers, not W liberal politics
hen I was little I used to dress up as cat woman. Id run around the playground in a shiny black cat suit and hiss and push boys who dared glance at me. More than a decade later, nothing has changed. Well, except my breasts are a 34C. My desire in life has always been to rack up every breed of unique experience. Psychologists would label me an extremist, an impulsive individual who nds herself bulletproof. In 21 years of living, I have concluded that I deserve more than the Caitlin norm, and part of that Thomas is getting dirty. Conventional sex is soconventional. Dont you ever just want to strap on black leather boots and make someone your bitch? Clearly, Im taking cues from the scandalous Betty Page, a legendary pinup who played a pivotal role in the introduction of bondage and pain fetish into the mainstream. She paved the way for all lust hussies who strived to make their men (or women) beg, cry and scream. (She also spent 20 months in a mental institution, but thats beside the point.) First and foremost, lets liberate and illuminate our minds with the denition of sadomasochism, also known as S&M. Sadism is the joy of inicting torture or humiliation on someone. Masochism is the basic pleasure of feeling pain and agony. Living a dominant or submissive sex life can be intriguing. Its a rather naughty escape from a lovey-dovey sack session and necessary to avoid a sexual routine. Sure, society doesnt get it, let alone encourage it, but there is something to be said for whipping your partner and screaming in his or her face, Say my name! Say it! Not that Ive done that or anything. Sounds pretty damaging, right? Numerous psychological arguments are presented on this theme. One could assume individuals who take on these sex acts had traumatic events in their childhood, thus allowing them to connect with the pain they were once accustomed to. On the ip side, many believe pain is pleasure. When you are bitten or choked, your blood ows, endorphins are released and you become very aware. All this can intensify sex. Both theories are rational. Everyone is different. I have a big imagination and love to use it, especially on men. It makes me laugh to play power games and satisfy my alter ego, Sasha. Sasha is a huge feminist and a mega-bitch. Sometimes, she comes out if I dont have my morning Starbucks. Shes my inner superhero and loves to screw with people, read manifestos and smoke French cigarettes. It can be healthy to act on this sexual attitude, but carefully. If you are going to attempt it, allow me to impart some friendly advice: Before hitting the sheets, agree on a safe word. This special word will only be uttered if things are going too far or leading to not-so-fun pain. The safe word will provide comfort and an easy stop. Try using a comical word, such as banana or lampshade. Itll lighten the mood and isnt as graceless as no. About a month ago, I handcuffed Riley to the bedpost and jumped on top of him. It was both hot and hilarious, mostly because he started crying toward the end. Men are weak. Women are powerful. Sorry, that was Sasha.
Caitlin Thomas is glad her friend is back to hit the bar, make fun of German boys and quote Taylor Swift songs. Reach her at [email protected] or formspring.me/catplaysmusic.

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very day more students are struggling with nancial instability. Parents and students lose their jobs, tuition goes up and scholarships and grants are handed out less frequently. All these reasons and more lead to students seeking guidance from legal services. Several students have come to legal services with questions about credit and possible bankruptcy. If you are a student having nancial trouble you are not too young to seek help managing your bills. Alana Credit companies Cooler have given many young adults, some of whom are students, credit cards with high limits. Credit card companies fool students into opening credit cards by telling them how establishing credit at a young age is good for investment purposes. Although opening a credit card can be benecial and will help you

build credit, nding a credit card with a low limit is the way to go. Many students are either fully or partially supporting themselves and, for some, their children as well. These responsibilities are hard to maintain, especially as a full-time student. With students or parents losing their jobs, paying off a $5,000 credit debt can be difcult. If you do get into trouble with credit card payments, there are still options. Although it is not a guaranteed x, seeking a credit counselor can be very benecial. Credit counselors are located online and are a good resource for tasks such as maintaining good credit for a job or job search (some employers check credit). If you do decide to work with a credit counselor, shop around before you make an appointment. That way you can better verify which one will help your situation the most and which price suits you. There are also places that offer free nancial counseling, such as cccsnevada. org, a United Way Agency that offers free consulting. After researching the options and picking a credit counselor, creditors

can be cooperative about reducing credit card balances and late fees. Declaring bankruptcy can also be an option in some cases. The legal service office can give you a list of bankruptcy attorneys, or our attorney may answer your legal questions and help you decide if bankruptcy is an option for you. Declaring bankruptcy is time-consuming and, once declared, stays on your credit history for 10 years, so try to seek a credit counselor before your bills become unmanageable. Many students face daunting nancial problems, and although some can be from excessive spending, some are from a loss of job, an illness, an accident, a family obligation or many other events. If you are struggling with nancial issues, consider a credit counselor or come to the Associated Students of the University of Nevada Legal Services ofce.
The ASUN legal services ofce is room 350 in the Joe Crowley Student Union. Drop by with comments, questions or concerns. Reach Alana Cooler at [email protected].

fter an accident totaled my car, I had to start taking a cab to school. A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure (or displeasure) of getting Kevin, the Conservative Cab Driver. When drivers ask me where Im going and I say the University of Nevada, Reno, I get two questions: Do you work there? and What do you study? I told Kevin that Im deep in the College of Liberal Arts, studying womens and ethnic studies, to which his response was, Really? Im a Christian and very conservative and I cant be a moral person and agree with anything that liberals stand for. This has been bothering me ever since the cab drive. I realized that when I say Im in the College of Liberal Arts, I want people to think that Im a thinker and a scholar. I think the mission of the College of Liberal Arts is to produce the great researchers, philosophers, thinkers and writers of tomorrow. Carmen Some people think liberal arts means liberal Thomas politics. Kevin the Conservative Cab Driver went on to tell me he thinks women should never have been given the right to vote. Many people who know me would have been waiting for my sarcastic response to Kevin. But another thing I realized is that with some people, theres no point in arguing. You cant argue with someone whose only point of reference or study is the Bible. Im not saying anything bad about the Bible. Im a fan of the Bible, but I dont draw my opinions, values or beliefs from that one book alone. In college, of course Ive had to read many different books covering many different topics. I have to think about those things and, inevitably, I have come up with ideas of my own. I let Kevin go off about how when women started voting it ruined marriage, that our society failed and that women voters are causing the foreclosures affecting his cabdriver friends. His diatribe is exactly why I chose womens studies and why it is still a very relevant discipline. There are people who still think that a woman has a place and that that place isnt a place where equality is important. And it is not only opinionated cab drivers that have something to say about womens studies. Im taking a women, art and society class in which one of my books is called Wack! The cover is a collage of womens naked bodies. Because Im sometimes very immature, I giggled and passed the book along to my family members who looked through it and called me a pervert. Womens bodies cant possibly be perceived as art? I couldnt possibly be studying the contributions of women artists and their art? I guess not Im a pervert who is just looking at womens bodies. The homepage of the College of Liberal Arts at UNR says, You will gain skills that will serve you well in the knowledge economy: the ability to think critically, analyze and synthesize information, solve problems and express yourself effectively. I am in the right place. Im certainly learning to solve problems because I always write about them in this column. But whats exciting is that Im not only lucky enough to be pursue education and learn to think critically and express myself, but Im also learning from my real-life experiences. Getting lectured by conservative cab drivers and being called names is all part of the learning curve. And if life is not amusing, at the very least, its all an educational experience.
Carmen Thomas is majoring in womens studies and belly dancing. She plans to one day have her own glassblowing business in Hawaii. Reach her at [email protected].

YOUR BRAIN ON OUTER SPACE

Math proves alien life highly probable, contact unlikely

rom the near-constant pleading of researchers from NASA for more funding to the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence scientists ever-present struggle to show the importance of their research, outer space is once again ablaze with controversy. But for every story, there is an equal and opposite awed story also trying to make headlines. For instance, when Arizona State University physicist Paul Davies legitimately discussed the possibility of an as-of-yet unrecognized, extraterrestrial microbe at a recent conference of the Royal Society in London, it was accompanied by a cacophony from quacks rehearsing lines for their auditions for the offBroadway version of Men in Black II. On par with Nobel laureate Francis Cricks notion of panspermia the seeding of life from extraterrestrial sources Davies claims that there could (maybe) be life on this planet

that did not evolve from the single ancestor the rest of us did. He thinks advances in microbiology will either prove this to be true or false within a few years. Several theorems and equations even exist to search for extraterrestrial intelligence. The most famous is known as the Drake Equation, which attempts to calculate the possibility of the existence of intelligent life. Even if the origin of life is an incredibly rare event (were talking winning-the-California-SuperLottotwo-times-in-a-row rare), due to the universes extraordinary vastness, each of these equations points to tens of thousands of planets that should have life. Say the origin of life is an unlikely event, something in the order of one in 1,000,000,000,000. Ridiculously unlikely, but not impossible. There are about 100,000,000,000

Several theorems and equations even exist to search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
galaxies in the universe. Theres also about 100,000,000,000 stars in each galaxy. Now, estimates for the Barry number of planets Belmont in a galaxy vary, but well be absurdly conservative (in order to prove the point) and say the chances of a planet around a star is only one in 1,000,000. Doing the math, you get an interesting result. Even with our highly conservative estimates, we predict that life should have formed on 10,000 planets in the universe. Whoa. Sure, these ideas are at the very fringe of science, but they present legitimate research rather than the imsy evidence of I was abducted by aliens or We all saw a UFO and the government is covering it up stories that UFOlogists generally present in favor of their position. The problem with most evidence for aliens and UFOs is that it is completely reliant upon massive media and governmental conspiracies and anecdotal evidence without a smidgen of physical or testable evidence. Granted, it would be great if an advanced civilization came to Earth, but why should descriptions of beings that mastered intergalactic travel seem so reminiscent of the latest sci- blockbuster? Maybe its part of the conspiracy.

Ultimately, its the same vastness of space that almost guarantees the existence of life on other worlds that precludes the possibility of human beings ever coming in contact with an alien race. The closest star to our solar system is Alpha Centauri, about four light years away. That doesnt sound too bad until you realize thats about 24 trillion miles away. Traveling at a million miles an hour, the trip to Alpha Centauri would take more than 2,500 years. And thats just one star out of the one million billion billion that inhabit the universe. So, although were not alone in the universe, we might as well be. But look on the bright side: Were on one of the planets that won the lotto twice!
Barry Belmont feels pretty lucky. He studies biology and mechanical engineering. Reach him at perspectives@ nevadasagebrush.com.

THE UNR OF THE FUTURE, in ...

UNR 2022 UNR 2022

The next day... Sweet, snow day! Lets hit the slopes! Take that, School Overlord, Glick 5000! No school today! Yes! Another snow day, that means more powder! Oh man, the administration must really be steamed.

SPACE

Illustrated by: Kurt Hirsch Written by: Clint Demeritt Created by: David Worthington and Mike Geraghty

Sir, the weather machine is working perfectly! Your plan to re the faculty and have continuous snow days will save the school millions. And the kickbacks from driving students to the ski resorts are paying handsomely.

Muahaha! Perfect!

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FEBRUARY 2, 2010 A9 some of your biggest strengths as writers?

Altschuler: The one thing Ill say is that we try not to bore ourselves. We always try to turn things on their head. We try to look at things differently. Its a very sad period in comedy because there is such sameness. For better or worse, at least we try to deal with different things. Altschuler: None of us like to offend for the sake of offending. If you watched King of the Hill, and, actually, if you watched Beavis and Butt-head, its not wantonly offensive. We actually try never to offend, but we feel its important to deal with very touchy material.
Casey OLear can be reached at

Local swap allows clothing exchange

By Garrett Estrada
Most of the time, hand-medowns are a family tradition. The idea of passing along clothes to another has been around for a long time, but a local clothing swap looks to expand that audience to everyone in Reno. West Street Market hosted a free clothing swap Sunday with one goal in mind: have the community help each other out. The event welcomed people of all ages and asked for used, clean clothing and accessories from anyone willing to donate. Things like off-season clothing, such as shorts and t-shirts, were the most swapped. Diana Bradbury put on the event in the West Street Market courtyard. It lasted for two hours and drew in about 20 people. The turnout (Sunday) was good: I have done a couple of smaller ones, but this was the biggest turnout so far, Bradbury said. Clothes that were left after the swap ended went to local clothing exchange stores Platos Closet and Junkee. Any money made off the donated clothes will go to a Haiti disaster relief fund. Clothes that go unsold will eventually be donated to the Washoe Association For Retarded Citizens, a local thrift store. Hillary Sphieve, owner of Platos Closet, says it makes sense in this economy to clean out the closet. You can bring in your clothes, and we give you cash on the spot, Sphieve said. Sundays clothing swap, which was sponsored by the downtown marketplace, is only the start according to Bradbury. I hope to have one every other month here in the courtyard, Bradbury said. We are going to do another one in March. I just dont know the date yet. For more information on upcoming clothing swaps, visit dirtyslaundry.com or get in touch with other possible donors at facebook.com/ dirtyslaundry. Diana Bradbury is also available to answer any questions through her email: [email protected].
Garrett Estrada can be reached at gestrada@nevadasagebrush. com.

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loyal viewership thats building when people see it.

Q: If the show gets a second season, what kinds of things do you hope to develop more?
Altschuler: I think its mostly digging into the characters. One thing that people seem to notice is that, every episode, they got a little fuller. They got a little more interesting. We just want to have this great family who are trying to do a good deal with everything from terrorism to global warming to political correctness and also their personal lives.

Altschuler: Exactly! Im not from Nevada; were not particularly partisan, but the poor man! I dont believe hes a racist. He doesnt seem like a sharp cookie, but whats funny is that, for him to say that, you can tell that he didnt know what to say. Nobody knows what to say. Its just funny.

hope to poke fun at with the few episodes, they start to really show? get into the inherent humor and
character humor. I guess were not as scatological, but what are you gonna do?

Q: How does the work put into a cartoon compare to working in other genres?
Altschuler: It is the most horrifyingly terrible grind you can imagine. Animation is so labor-intensive. Everything is hard work, but with an animated series, every episode takes nine to ten months. I think its the hardest thing weve ever done. Krinsky: It really is. Its strange because all the things you can control in animation, theyre all really difficult. Weve always said its the curse and the blessing. You have nine months to beat a joke, but that means youre looking at the same joke for nine months.

Q: How do you feel that this show differs from other cartoons on the air right now?
Krinsky: I think it differs in a lot of ways. King of the Hill and The Goode Family are similar in that a lot of people think, Wow, these could almost be live-action shows. We nd that a big advantage, being animated, in that we can go anywhere and do anything, but we still keep it real. Altschuler: Were not as jokey, but when people watch a

Q: Do you ever worry about censorship?

Q: You compared Helen Goode to Harry Reid regarding the What do you call minorities? question. Is that an example of the kind of social climate you

Q: What do you think are [email protected].

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into Jedburgh (Ray Winstone, Fools Gold), a man who walks the thin line of the clean-up man. A lesser lm would just use Jedburgh as the guy who is constantly trying to stop Craven from discovering more than he should, but Darkness goes past this, showing the moral difculty of stopping a man

from discovering who killed his daughter. The dynamic between Craven and Jedburgh make for some of the most interesting scenes in the lm. Small things like this could have easily not worked so well, but the solid script keeps everything tight. In fact, many of the cheesy one-liners that are teased in the trailers actually work. For example, take the line Well you had better decide if youre hanging on the cross, or banging in the nails: In most movies that

would play out as the cool thing the hero says before sending another baddie six feet under, but Darkness has the subtlety to say something goofy like that and make it sound legitimate. If there is anything to complain about, it would have to be the difculty of trying to keep up with the story through the midsection. Similar to the Bourne movies, tidbits of information are revealed slowly, and it can be frustrating to nd out so little at a time. The pace

of the lm could also bore some audience members who come in expecting a more action packed experience. The wait is worth it, however, as the ending is surprisingly explosive, if not a little too brash in comparison to the rest of the lm. Edge of Darkness succeeds in bringing Mel Gibson back in a big way, but not in a way many people probably expected.
Garrett Estrada can be reached at [email protected].

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Jackson was solely in charge of this huge extravaganza of a show. While many cynical viewers will surely look for signs of Jacksons quickly approaching demise in the rehearsal footage, watching This Is It will not fulll their morbid curiosity. Yes, Jackson does appear to be very thin and seems even exhausted at times, and maybe his signature sharp dance moves and falsetto voice werent as strong as they were ten years ago, but he still obviously had immense passion for his art, which fueled the re for his rehearsal performances. Jacksons extraordinary fervor for his art shines through in the rehearsal footage of his highly underrated song, They Dont Care About Us. The combination of Jackson and his backup dancers marching to the military-inspired choreography and his booming vocals proclaiming, All I wanna say is that/ they dont really care about us is not only completely entertaining, but also inspiring. Aside from his high-pitched, cooing vocals, Jacksons innovative dance

moves are his signature, and he made sure to feature several of his infamous crotch grabs in every performance. I found myself so immersed in an envelope of familiar hits such as Smooth Criminal and Billie Jean, along with Jacksons vast love and enthusiasm for it all, that I momentarily forgot Jackson was dead. In fact, for the first time in years, I forgot about all the prejudices and preconceived notions I had regarding Jackson. The best thing This Is It does is showcase Jackson as the insanely talented, riveting artist, and not Michael Jackson as the troubled person who was accused of child molestation. This is It is essentially a two-hour-long memorial to Jackson that celebrates the fact that he was a passionate and innovative artist, a pioneer for black pop acts and, of course, a pop legend. This Is It proves that even though The Thriller is gone, his talent and legacy will live on in his music forever.
Enjolie Esteve can be reached at [email protected].

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ones, and although cheaper eye shadows and blushes may be less pigmented than more expensive versions, they are worth purchasing. Jessica Adams, a 19-year-old community health sciences major, said although she is an avid fan of MAC cosmetics, she has now switched to low-end makeup options because she can no longer afford MACs high-end price tags. The bad economy has made me realize that spending a lot on makeup isnt that important, Adams said. I [now] use Colossal Volume mascara by Maybelline, and I actually like it better than MAC mascara. Brianna Houston, an 18-year-old special education major, also prefers to use some drugstore makeup brands rather than pricier high end ones. I use Cover Girl and Almay, and I think the quality is great and the products are really longwearing, Houston said.

Neutrogena Moisture Shine lip gloss is inexpensive, whereas NARS Turkish Delight costs more and produces a similar affect.

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the high-end counterparts but they are also almost exact color matches and prove that one does not have to spend a lot for a good look.
Enjolie Esteve can be reached at [email protected].

Makeup is not the only cosmetic that comes in often confusing high-end and low-end ranges. Hair products also come in two different quality grades: salon quality and drugstore quality. Much like makeup, the biggest difference between salon brand hair products such as Pureology and Redken, and drugstore options such as Pantene Pro-V or Herbal Essences, is that salon brands are comprised of a higher concentration of ingredients, Dawn Rush, a hairstylist who has been in the beauty industry for 26 years, said. Ingredients such as panthenol (Vitamin B) or hydrolyzed wheat proteins may be found in cheaper shampoos, but the quality and quantity of the ingredients are not even close to being as concentrated as the salon options. It is the high concentration of such ingredients that make salon products so much more effective than their cheaper counterparts. The less expensive hair products do not have the molecules or concentrations to properly moisturize the hair like a high-end product can, Rush said.

3HIGH-END VS. LOW-END:HAIR PRODUCTS

DISCOUNT
Product: Revlon ColorStay foundation Price: $13 Product Info: Contains SPF 6, wears up to 12 hours, available in 12 different shades, available in two different formulas: oily/combination skin or dry/normal skin.

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P Product: MAC Studio Fix Price: $26 Product Info: Contains SPF 15, wears up to eight hours, available in 23 different shades, available in one formula.

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Product: Neutrogena Mois Moisture Shine Lip gloss in Groove Price: $7 Product Info: Contains moisturizing oils, offers a longer wear than Turkish Delight but the same, milky, baby pink and sheer color.

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DeP Product: NARS Turkish De light Price: $24 Product Info: No moisturizing properties, wears for about 30 minutes, milky, baby pink color, bright and high pigment color.

Charissa Banks, the director of education at Renos International Academy of Style, said there are some drugstore hair products that work as well, or even better than salon brand products. Fantasias Heat Protectant Straightening serum ($8) works just as well as Redkens Glass Smoothing Serum ($22) because they both are silicone-based and contain dimethicone and aloe, Banks said. Banks also offers some tips and advice about what drugstore hair products to pick up and which ones to avoid at all costs. I recommend Doves 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner or any of Pantenes products over most drugstore shampoos like Suave, which is very damaging, Banks said.

4DRUGSTORE HAIR PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS:

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Product: Milani Luminous blush Price: $6 Product Info:Peachy, shimmerlled powder, very sheer color, medium wear up to four hours before fading occurs, brush applicator included in compact.

BRAND NAME
Product: NARS Orgasm Blush Price: $25 Product Info: Peachy, shimmer-lled powder, very pigmented and bright color, longwearing, no brush included.

This guide shows some drugstore alternatives to popular department store brand makeup. Not only are the low-end picks nearly identical to

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DVD REVIEW

King of Pop shines in nal appearance

UPCOMING RELEASES
TUESDAY/2
ROB ZOMBIE HELLBILLY DELUXE 2
Genre: Heavy Metal, Industrial Description: Former White Zombie frontman-turned-horror movie director Rob Zombie will release his fourth solo studio album, Hellbilly Deluxe 2, a companion piece to his 1998 release Hellbilly Deluxe. The album is occasionally referred to by the full title, Hellbilly Deluxe 2: Noble Jackals, Penny Dreadfuls and the Systematic Dehumanization of Cool.

LIL WAYNE REBIRTH

Genre: Rap, Rock Description: For his seventh studio album, rapper Lil Wayne will present his rst foray into rock music, although the album will still contain many hip-hop and rap tracks. The album features collaborations with artists such as Eminem, Tyga and Kevin Rudolf.

ZOMBIELAND - DVD RELEASE

Michael Jackson rehearses with dancers for the This Is It tour that was scheduled to take place prior to his sudden death this summer. By Enjolie Esteve
Michael Jackson, the widely proclaimed King of Pop, died just weeks before the scheduled kick-off date of his farewell tour in London. Jackson not only left behind his children, music and heaps of controversy, but also footage taken from the rehearsals for his final tour. With that footage, fans are given This Is It, a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of a musical genius and a celebration of what Jackson will always be remembered for his music. This Is It, which was directed by Kenny Ortega, begins with several teary testimonials from Jacksons backup dancers who praise Jackson (who was alive at the time of lming) for being an inspiration to them all. At rst this very calculated opening scene comes off as a eulogy to Jackson and as a move to try to prove he was a great man and not the freak the media made him out to be. But as the dancers recollections of Jackson as a great artist continue, it quickly becomes obvious that this is a celebration of Jackson the artist, not the man. The film is presented as a look into what Jacksons grand scale, big budget tour This Is It could have been. Jackson was always about all things flashy and grandiose (hence his infamous Swarovski crystal-encrusted costumes and sequined gloves), and the This Is It tour was no exception. From the behind-the-scenes look at the creation of CGI and 3-D enhanced videos and minimovies that were to be plastered on colossal screens on stage during Jacksons performances to the ridiculously overdone pyrotechnics, it is clear Jackson wanted his farewell tour to go out with a bang. This Is It reveals the magic behind the man and shows Jackson in all his musical control-freak glory. For someone who was always portrayed as spiraling out of control and insane in the media, Jackson is shown as being very lucid and a perfectionist as well as in control of his large band, several backup dancers and crew members who were there to make the This Is It tour come alive. From the times Jackson insists on running through performances over and over again until he felt they were perfect to the time he coaches the keyboardist on how to make the intro to The Way You Make Me Feel more funky, it is blaringly obvious

SONY PICTURES

THIS IS IT

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DVD Release Date: Jan. 26 Director: Kenny Ortega Starring: Michael Jackson Genre: Music, Documentary Rating: PG for some suggestive choreography and scary images Grade: B

Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson and Emma Stone Description: In a world that has become overrun with zombies, a mismatched group of survivors joins forces to fight the undead masses for survival and seek food and shelter. Genre: Comedy, Horror Rating: R

AMELIA - DVD RELEASE

FILM REVIEW

Darkness reveals unexpected thrills, suspense

By Garrett Estrada
The marketing campaign for Mel Gibsons new police/political drama Edge of Darkness might lead viewers to expect an all-out revenge ick along the lines of the recent lm Taken. Nothing could be further from the truth. Edge of Darkness instead unfolds at a very slow pace, building suspense and mystery instead of body bags. The story follows local Boston detective Thomas Craven (Mel Gibson, his first starring role since Signs) as he searches for answers to the murder of his daughter Emma (Bojana Novakovic, Drag Me to Hell). At first the murder appears to be a failed assassination attempt on Craven, but as the solemn detective starts to discover the clues to his daughters death, things become much more complicated. It is here that Edge of Darkness transforms from another formulaic revenge story into a larger political thriller. While the story arc may not play out as audiences

Starring: Hilary Swank, Richard Gere and Ewan McGregor Description: Amelia Erhart, the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, found herself thrust into the limelight as she prepared for her most daunting journey yet: a solo flight around the world that was guaranteed to go down in history no matter the outcome. Genre: Drama Rating: PG

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DEAR JOHN
Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Channing Tatum and Henry Thomas Description: A young soldier falls in love with a college student with whom he corresponds for several years through letters during his increasingly hazardous deployment with the army, leading to unintended consequences. Genre: Drama, Romance Rating: PG-13

EDGE OF DARKNESS

Release Date: Jan. 29 Director: Martin Campbell Starring: Mel Gibson, Ray Winstone and Danny Huston Genre: Drama, Thriller Rating: R for strong bloody violence and language Grade: B+
might expect, this departure from typical action nonsense adds layers to the story. Mel Gibson is perfectly cast, and the scenes in which he remembers spending time with his daughter are heart-wrenchingly good. Instead of taking the shoot rst, ask questions later approach, director Martin Campbell slows things down to almost a crawl. This is where Darkness might

FROM PARIS WITH LOVE

Mel Gibson seeks vengence for his daughters murder in Edge of Darkness.
lose some people, but the movie asks the audience to be patient, rewarding them with excellent dialogue and thrilling action moments that strike at just the right moment. Detec-

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tive Craven eventually runs

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Starring: John Travolta, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers and Kasia Smutniak Description: A low-ranking American intelligence ofcer stationed in the Ofce of the Ambassador in France partners up with a U.S. agent to stop an impending terrorist attack that is set to occur in Paris. Genre: Action Rating: R

ROTTEN TOMATOES WEEKLY GRADES

METACRITIC WEEKLY GRADES

January 29 When in Rome = 19% Rotten Edge of Darkness = 56% Rotten

North Face = 86% Fresh Off and Running = 90% Fresh

January 26 Juvenile: Cocky and Condent = 49 Oh No Ono: Eggs = 73

Animal Collective: Campre Songs =65 Retribution Choir: 2 = 78

source: rottentomatoes.com (rating system: 100-60% = fresh; 58-0% = rotten)

source: metacritic.com (rating system: 100-61 = high; 60-40 =medium; 39-0 = low)

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CONCERT REVIEW

Phoenix sets Knitting Factory ablaze

Calendar
THURSDAY/4
Spanish Brass at The Nightingale Concert Hall Spanish Brass is known for superior musicianship, funloving performances and wacky socks. The show is set to start at 7:30 p.m. 1664 N. Virginia St. Reno Tickets range from $12-$24.

FRIDAY/5
The Fab Four (The Ultimate Beatles Tribute) at The Knitting Factory Hear note-for-note live renditions of Beatles songs when the Fab Four comes to Reno. Known for their attention to detail, the show will include three costume changes, representing the changing style of the Beatles. The show is set to start at 8:30 p.m. 211 N. Virginia St. Reno Tickets range from $20-$45

SATURDAY/6
Warren Millers Dynasty at the Joe Crowley Student Union Ballroom Presented in high denition and narrated by Jonny Mosley. Warren Miller will premiere his new lm Dynasty. Music, rafes and food will all be a part of the fun. The show is set to start at 7 p.m. 1664 N. Virginia St. Reno

Phoenix performed songs off of their four studio albums at The Knitting Factory on Wednesday to an enthusiastic crowd. The show was sold out by the end of the evening. By Casey OLear
French alternative rock group Phoenix performed Wednesday with opening act Sea Wolf for a packed house at The Knitting Factory in downtown Reno. Indie-rock group Sea Wolf kicked off the show by playing many of their folk-inspired tunes. While the group performed, the venue slowly began to ll up with concertgoers who had underestimated the turnout for such a nouveau band. The six-piece band performed many songs off their latest album, White Water, White Bloom, while entertaining the audience and singing the praises of Phoenix. Near the end of their set, lead singer Alex Brown Church announced that in order to play in Las Vegas on Thursday, the band would have to leave the venue two songs into Phoenixs set but that they had heard the bands sound check and it was going to blow you away. Once Phoenix, of Versailles, France, came on stage, the sold-out venue immediately responded. The group opened with Lisztomania, the second single off of their successful 2009 album, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. As the band went on to play songs such as Lasso, Fences, Girlfriend and Too Young (which was featured in the lm Shallow Hal), the passionate audience showed their enthusiasm by crowd-surng, stage-diving and dancing. Why, the guy standing next to me was even inclined to remove his shirt and scream Fuck yeah! in between explaining to me that he was the number-one Phoenix fan. The newly-established Knitting Factory has an excellent concert-going setup. With atscreen monitors and television screens projecting the show in every corner of the venue, it was possible to have an amazing view no matter where you found yourself standing. After leaving the stage briey, Phoenix returned to perform a three-song encore, concluding with their hit single, 1901. The song was made popular after being featured in a Cadillac commercial, and the crowd was thrilled to hear it. So thrilled, in fact, that when the band allowed

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audience members to climb onstage with them, they began to pile on from all directions, turning the stage into an elevated dance oor. While Phoenix wrapped up the show, fans sang and danced along from the oor as well as the stage. Altogether, Phoenix put on a fun and energetic performance and the audience responded in a similar fashion, proving the evening to be quite a successful one.
Casey OLear can be reached at [email protected].

SUNDAY/7
The Revolutions and Resolutions Tour featuring The Audition, Dangerous Summer, Runner Runner, Sparks to the Rescue and The Right Coast at The Underground Indie pop and rock groups from around the country get together for this all-ages concert. The show is set at 6:30 p.m. 555 E. Fourth St. Reno Tickets are $12

Comedy writers share their secrets, experience

By Casey OLear
Last week, I was fortunate enough to receive a phone call from John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky, the comedy duo responsible for much of the hilarity in the cartoon King of the Hill and movies such as Blades of Glory. In the midst of a push for their latest cartoon, The Goode Family, to be granted a second season, the pair spoke with me about comedy in college, the current political climate and writing a successful animated series. and thats sort of the rst step in learning how to collaborate. Altschuler: Its interesting because those are the rst steps of realizing that it may be perfect in your head, and then, when its realized, it sometimes just doesnt work. That never changes. Theres this interesting gulf between what is in your imagination and what is the physical reality and how its connecting. You can only learn that by doing.

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Q: You rst worked together Altschuler: You know, very on a student-run cable network non-determinedly. Dave and I in college. Could you tell me had never worked in animation, we had never intended to work more about that experience?
Altschuler: Dave and I met at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, and, when we rst got there in the 80s, they didnt have any student television. Some people we knew who were enterprising and forward-thinking got together to raise money and awareness, and they got a student channel. So, Dave and I, being opportunists, just took the opportunity and decided, Lets put on our own cable comedy show. We just used all their equipment and put some really stupid stuff together that we found very entertaining, and it allowed us to sort of get a rudimentary reel together before coming out to California. Krinsky: Now its a lot easier to get hands-on experience than it was back then, but there really is no substitute for that kind of experience. Until you really see it and record it, you wont know it works. Also, especially in this business, its so collaborative, in animation and we were working on a live-action HBO TV show. We came off that show and Mike Judge, who we were big fans of, had just started this show nobody really knew about, King of the Hill, and we thought it was great and we said, We want to work on that. We got hired, and it was simply that we loved the show. Then, Dave and I took over the show, and we ran it for seven years. Now, sadly to say, were kind of animation experts.

Q: How did you end up using animation as the vehicle for your comedy?

Gerald, Helen, Ubuntu and Bliss Goode are the title characters in Mike Judges newest cartoon, The Goode Family.
Family, youre not going to nd anything that we havent experienced directly or indirectly. Its all just about peoples real-life experiences ltered comedically. The pressure is to maintain the level of quality, but its such a different world these days. Thirteen years ago, there wasnt the Internet, so if you put a show on TV, you had a good chance of getting a lot of eyeballs, and now its a lot harder. Altschuler: I think its fair to say that we just wanted to be entertained. Most shows, unfortunately, pretty much just do sex jokes over and over and over and over. It gets a little tedious. We wanted to do something that was more interesting and fun and exciting, a little more challenging, a little more cutting-edge. Thats what we get out of The Goode Family.

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Q: Do you feel pressure for The Goode Family to live up to King of the Hill?

Altschuler: The situation is so radically different. On a quality level, yes. The reason why were doing The Goode Family is because we just love dealing with the world around us and very few shows do. We try very hard to do what we did on King of the Hill, which is to make fun but not mock. When you watch The Goode

Q: Why do you think that Q: What was the goal that you people didnt latch onto The set when you set out to work on Goode Family right away? The Goode Family? Altschuler: We know the sad

answer to that is that we made a big tactical error in that we went with ABC instead of FOX, and we aired in the summer. That was so awful. We were warned not to do this. Peoples heads arent into watching a new show, and ABC just did not get the word out. There are some people who think that our show is new to Comedy Central. They dont know that we were ever even on ABC. The good thing is we have a pretty loyal viewership thats building when

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By Enjolie Esteve

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In a sea of high- and low-end beauty and hair products, it can be very tricky and overwhelming to nd a product that is effective, yet reasonably priced for a recession-stricken budget. Some say high-end beauty products from brands such as MAC are far superior to drugstore brands such as Cover Girl, but that is not always the case. DISCOUNT PRODUCTS
NAME BRAND PRODUCTS

Even though the fancy packaging and renowned brand names of high-end beauty products are alluring, it is not always essential to purchase expensive department store makeup to achieve a desired look. On the other hand, there are some high-end products worth purchasing because drugstore brands just cant compete with everything. Beauty experts break it down and explain which high-end products to splurge on and what drugstore products to save on:

Fancy packaging and brand names aside, one of the main differences between a drugstore beauty product such as a Cover Girl foundation and a department store product such as a Lancme foundation is the type of ingredients the product is comprised of, as well as the concentration of those ingredients. Drugstore beauty products contain lower concentrations of ingredients such as lipids, SPF and retinol than a high-end beauty product would in order to keep the price of the product low and affordable, Kelley Scott, a business manager for Lancme cosmetics, said. Differences in how high-end and low-end beauty products are produced also play a huge factor into what makes the product higher or lower quality. High-end beauty products go through a more extensive milling process in order to make powders ner and lay smoother on the skin, which also makes the powders longer wearing. Unlike drugstore products, high-end products also contain a heavier concentration of pigments, which result in more intense and vibrant eye shadows and blushes and more natural-looking foundation and powder shades, Scott said.

1 DIFFERENCE IN QUALITY

If one is on a tight budget and can only afford to invest in one high-end beauty product, it should be foundation. [High-end foundations] are better for the skin because they are made of more natural, plant-based ingredients than drugstore brands, which are more chemical-based, and they lay better and stay better on the skin, Scott said. Another reason to splurge on a high quality foundation is that department store brands such as MAC, Lancme and Clinique offer a wide array of shade options, while drugstore foundations such as Revlon or Neutrogena only tend to offer 12 shades at most. Having more shade options ensures a more natural color and a closer skin color match, which will avoid the too-pink or too-orange look that can often result from using a drugstore foundation with a limited color range. A longer wear is another reason to use a high-end foundation. Both high and low-end foundation formulas that promise a long wear of eight hours or more contain silicones in order to keep the product on the skin for an extended period of time. But some more expensive products are still better; for example, a high-end longwearing foundation, such as Lancmes Teint Idole Ultra foundation, contains more dimethicone (a type of silicone), than Revlons ColorStay longwearing foundation. Higher concentrations of dimethicone result in a smoother and longer wear.

2 WHAT TO SPLURGE ON:

Just because drugstore beauty products are not always as highquality as some department store products does not mean they should be disregarded completely. In fact, there are many cheaper alternatives to high-end makeup products that are just as effective and of good quality, but are more budget-friendly. Mascara, lip gloss, eyeshadows and even blush are things that people on a tight budget should not worry about splurging on. The formulas of drugstore lip glosses and mascaras are nearly identical to high-end

3 WHAT TO SAVE ON:

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Christy Benes, a 20-year-old interior design major, wears expensive name-brand make-up products on the left side of her face and inexpensive, drugstore-brand products on the right.

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Discount: Revlon ColorStay 12 Hour eye shadow; Ulta eye shadow; Color Concepts fashion blush; Jane shimmering bronzer; Neutrogena Groove moisture shine lipgloss; Maybelline full and soft mascara; Loreal Le Kohl Pencil eyeliner and Covergirl Clean Press setting powder. Name brand: Urban Decay Primer Potion, an eyeshadow base; Lancme Color Design eye shadow; Nars Fez eye shadow; Lancme Color Focus Pallette eye shadow for highlighting; Too Face Summer Love blush; MAC blush; Too Face deep bronzing powder and MAC Angel lipstick.

Junior swimmer set to graduate in spring

Tour will earn neuroscience degree in just three years
By Juan Lpez
Nevada swimmer Jeanette Tour hates being idle. At least, thats the reason she gives as to why she is on track to graduate with a nueroscience degree this semester after just three years at the University of Nevada, Reno. Im a person who loves to be stimulated, said Tour, who is from Stockholm, Sweden. I love to always have something to do. My freshman year when I came (to UNR), I took very basic classes and I remember how I had nothing to do. I was always bored because it wasnt enough. For me, its bad to just have four classes and watch TV. Tour said since coming to Nevada in 2007, she has taken an average of 18 credits each spring semester. Tour, as well

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N Nevada d defeated d f t dS Seattle ttl 145 145-111 111 t to even it its d dual l meet t record d to 5-5 this season. Swimmers Jeanette Tour, Margaret Doolittle, Marichi Gandionco and Jojo Mi began the meet by winning the 400-yard medley relay with a time of 3:55.85. The Wolf Pack won 11 of 14 events during the meet.
as Nevadas other seniors, will compete in her final home meet against Pacific at 1 p.m. Saturday. Since (swimming and diving season) is done in February, I take a big load in the spring, said Tour, who is enrolled in 19 credits. It hasnt really been that hard for me. While Tour, who ranks in the top-10 in five Nevada races, tried to downplay her achievement, her teammate Margaret Doolittle marveled at her feat and was left wondering how

Nevada swimmer Jeanette Tour is on pace to graduate after three years at the University of Nevada, Reno. Tour is majoring in neuroscience and will swim in her nal home meet Saturday.

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Star returns to Reno

By Juan Lpez
Mo Charlo remembers the simpler times when he went to class, practice and then home to do some homework. He remembers the lasting relationships he made on the University of Nevada, Reno campus with fellow students, teammates, coaches and faculty. Charlo, 26, played for the Wolf Pack mens basketball team from 2005-06 and was a vital member of the teams NCAA Tournament runs in both years. Now, hes a highying forward for another Reno basketball team the Bighorns. Ive been running into a lot of my old friends from college, said Charlo, who is averaging 11.9 points and 6.7 rebounds per game for Reno. I go to some of the UNR games and see some of the fans I played for. Jay Humphries, head coach

Guards take different paths

ve criticized Armon Johnson for everything from self-absorption to at out being an immature baby on the court. I only said it because it was true. But Johnsons performance looked less baby-ish Emerson Saturday Marcus against Hawaii and more along the lines of what he was brought here to do be Nevadas leader. Johnson brilliantly moved his offense in transition,

passed with laser precision and defended ball handlers with a tenacity that caught me off guard. The junior was most brilliant in the rst three minutes of the game when he accumulated four assists to help push the Wolf Pack to a quick 10-0 lead. The majority of that jumpstart was his doing. It was his foresight to pick up Brandon Fields on the right side of the court for three. It was his gentle, extremely accurate chest pass from the top of the key, ending in a Luke Babbitt alley-oop. It was his penetration dribble, leading to an unselsh dish to Dario Hunt.

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CHARLOS TRAVELS
transfers to Nevada from Diablo Valley College (Pleasant Hill, Calif.). 2006: After nishing his playing career with the Wolf Pack, Charlo signs with the Golden State Warriors of the NBA. The Warriors changed coaches during Charlos time with the team and as a result, he is let go. 2006-08: Charlo plays with three NBA Development League teams (Albuquerque, Colorado and Anaheim) and also has a brief stint with the Portland Trailblazers of the NBA. 2008-09: Charlo plays for a team in Belgium. 2009-present: Charlo signs with the Reno Bighorns, where he has started all 24 games this year.
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Nevada to clash against Mo. State

Staff Report
The Nevada mens basketball team will take on the Missouri State Bears on Feb. 20 for ESPNs BracketBusters game. The Wolf Pack will travel to Missouri to take on the Bears, the second road BracketBusters game for Nevada since it started competing in the event in 2004. Missouri State (15-7 overall, 5-6 in the Missouri Valley Conference) is sixth in the MVC. The Wolf Packs game against the Bears is Nevadas sixth BrackBusters game dating back to 2004. Nevada is 5-1 in these games, with the teams only loss coming at the hands of Southern Illinois 74-49 in 2008. Last season, Nevada rallied from a nine-point second half decit against Virginia Commonwealth University to win 71-70. Forward Kyle Weems leads the Bears, averaging 14 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. The meeting will be the rst-ever between the two teams. Other BracketBusters games with Western Athletic Conference teams include Wichita State vs. Utah State, Louisiana Tech vs. Northeastern and New Mexico State vs. Pacic. Out of the 22 teams selected to play in the BrackBusters games, 19 teams are in the top 100 of the Ratings Percentage Index, including Nevada (No. 66).
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Former Nevada basketball player Mo Charlo, who now plays for the Reno Bighorns, looks to pass in his game Saturday. Charlo is averaging 11.9 points and 6.7 rebounds per game for the Bighorns this season.

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Pack wins, overcomes 21-point halftime decit

By Lukas Eggen
The Nevada womens basketball team found itself at a major crossroads against New Mexico State Saturday. After shooting just 32 percent in the rst half, the Wolf Pack trailed 41-20 when captain Marianne Lombardi addressed the team with a simple message. She told us we got to get our heads up and play well, Nevada guard Amanda Johnson said. It was clear that something had changed in the locker room by the time head coach Jane Albright addressed the team. I could tell that the atmosphere had changed, Albright said. I dont know what (Lombardi) said, but I was just basically feeding them information and helping them. The Wolf Pack responded, taking its rst lead of the game with 1:23 remaining after a jumper by guard Johnna Ward. Nevada (12-9 overall, 6-1 Western Athletic Conference) hung on for the win, hitting clutch free throws and grabbing a few key rebounds at the end of the game. The victory was Nevadas rst win of the season after trailing in the rst half of a game. Wolf Pack forward Shavon Moore, who scored 14 points, said the win meant much more than most other wins shes been a part of. It shows us that it doesnt matter how much were down by, we can always come back, Moore said. Albright said the rst half of Nevadas game against New

Fans have a chance to witness Nevada history

s I sat at the mens basketball game against Hawaii on Saturday night, I had a Gamecast of the womens basketball game opened on my laptop. The women were down big at halftime, 41-20, to the New Mexico State Aggies. However, if any team could come back from that far behind, it Damian was this Tromerhauser team, because of the one aspect that makes this team so special: its heart. Many teams would fold when facing a decit larger than the

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Nevada guard Johnna Ward hit a jumper against NMSU with 1:23 left to give the Wolf Pack its rst lead of the game.

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amount of points it scored in the rst half. Many teams would throw in every towel they could get their hands on. Many teams would cue the fat lady to start singing. This team is not most teams, though. Slowly but surely, the Wolf Pack chipped away at the lead. Soon the 21-point decit was down to 10 points, then ve, and then, with 1:23 left in the game, Nevada took its rst lead, 56-55, on a jumper by Johnna Ward. Under pressure that would make others wilt, the Nevada women used crucial, clutch rebounding and free throws to seal their comeback victory and walked out of Las Cruces with smiles on their faces, ice in their veins, and robbery in hand.

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THE SKINNY: Utah State dealt Nevada an embarrassing home loss Jan. 13 when the Wolf Pack blew a 10-point lead in the second half. With Nevada only one game out of rst place in the WAC, Saturdays game at Utah State presents Nevadas most critical game so far this season. The Wolf Pack has yet to beat a team with a winning record on the road, but will be looking to return the favor and beat the Aggies on its home court. Guard Armon Johnson, who recorded 12 assists against Hawaii on Saturday, will need another strong game both shooting and passing, if Nevada wants to win.

Womens basketball

at Idaho 7 p.m. Wednesday vs. San Jose State 2 p.m. Saturday

THE SKINNY: The Wolf Pack should have no shortage of condence heading into this weeks game after coming back from a 21-point decit against New Mexico State last Saturday. Although San Jose State and Idaho are in last place in the conference, Nevada cant afford to overlook them. The Wolf Pack is one game behind rstplace Fresno State and will be looking to keep pace with the Bulldogs and establish itself as a serious contender for the conference title.

New Mexico State beat Louisiana Tech and moved into a three-way tie for rst place in the Western Athletic Conference.

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Bulldogs lose, 3-way tie for 1st

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vs. Sacramento State TBA Saturday at Oregon TBA Sunday

Former Nevada head coach Mark Fox is struggling in his rst season as head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs. Georgia is just 1-5 in Southeastern Conference play and 9-10 overall this year. The Bulldogs are in last place in the SEC East.

THE SKINNY: The womens tennis team will be looking to forget its performance last week after losing to Brown 4-2 and Harvard 4-1. Junior Florence De Vrye and freshman Emma Verberne to get the team back to the win column. Lais Ogata, the only athlete from Nevada to win a singles match last weekend, will look to build on her solid showing and emerge as a leader for the team.

WHOS HOT
BASKETBALL TEAM WOMENS BASKETBALL The womens basketball team made one of the most improbable comebacks of the year for Nevada. Trailing 41-20 at the half, Nevada scored 44 points in the second half and defeated New Mexico State 64-60. Guard Tahnee Robinson led Nevada with 19 points and forward Shavon Moore helped ice the game by making two late free throws.

Instead of contention, Fox enjoying the cellar M

ark Fox should be enjoying his time at Georgia. I know fans felt betrayed when he left the Wolf Pack for the Bulldogs last year. I know that, after his years of success at Nevada, he felt as though he could win anywhere. But its not so easy when he has to recruit against Southeastern Conference schools. Fox was a legend at Lukas Nevada. He Eggen built one of the best basketball programs in the conference and could get almost any athlete he wanted. But stick him in a conference where big-name coaches are a dime a dozen and Fox loses a lot of his luster. Under Fox, the Bulldogs have struggled, ranking second to last in the SEC in scoring offense (68.0 points per game), last in turnover margin (-3.5) and ninth in steals (6.5). Georgia is second to last in the SEC in three-pointers made per game (4.4). But, its not all bad for Fox. A 1-5 conference record (good for last place in the SEC) is anyones dream start at a new job, right? While its true the nal jury on Fox should be delayed until he gets more of his recruits into the system, I cant help but think good riddance. Fox practically got up and left the school. He can say what he wants about how he enjoyed his time at Nevada, but the fact of the matter is that he left. So despite all its problems, as the Wolf Pack comp petes for another Western Athletic Conference title, I hope Fox enjoys watching March Madness from his home. It could have possibly been him leading Nevada back to the NCAA Tournament. Instead, hes bringing up the rear.

Hamidu Rahman scored 22 points and Jahmar Young added 19 as New Mexico State defeated Louisiana Tech. After starting out the conference season undefeated, the Bulldogs have dropped two of its last three games. That has lowered the teams conference record to 6-2, placing it in a three-way tie for first place with Utah State and New Mexico State. Nevada, (6-3) is one game behind the three teams.

BRONCOS TOP BULLDOGS

The Boise State mens basketball team picked up its second-straight-conference victory after defeating Fresno State 65-49 Saturday. The Bulldogs (11-12 overall, 4-5 in WAC) are winless on the road in the conference season. Boise State began the conference season with seven straight losses, including a 66-60 loss to Nevada. Fresno State defeated Nevada 87-77 earlier this season.

assaulting a student. But congratulations, UNLV. Youve got yourself a real winner there. Hey, perhaps a three-win season is in order.

PACKS NEW RECRUIT

A REBEL RISING
Lets be real. The day former University of Nevada, Las Vegas football head coach Mark Sanford was red was one of the saddest days of my life. The Sanford era was quite possibly the best thing to happen to the Wolf Pack football team in a very long time. What other coach can be credited with saving Nevadas season? The good news for the Rebels is they got a verbal commitment from Taylor Barnhill, a senior from Northwest High in Justin, Texas. Texas football players are good, right? Last season, Barnhill completed 47 percent of his passes and threw for 1,027 yards, seven touchdowns and eight interceptions. Oh, and Northwest went 0-10. Yes, you read that right. Barnhill didnt win a single game last season (although to be fair, UNLV hasnt done too much better than that). His coach, of course, says hes a good player who was stuck on a bad team. But, isnt it the quarterbacks job to lead the team? While Barnhill may seem like a questionable move, dont doubt UNLV. I mean, they did hire a new head coach (Bobby Hauck). Hauck did have success at the division II level. He also has been accused of bullying student journalists. Oh, and his past teams have had some character issues, to say the least, including accusations of an athlete

WHOS NOT
TENNIS TEAM WOMENS TENNIS After picking up a victory against Hawaii, Nevada dropped both of its matches last weekend. The Wolf Pack lost to Brown and Harvard and the team won only one singles match. Nevada will look to recover against Sacramento State and Oregon. The Wolf Pack needs junior Florence De Vrye and freshman Emma Verberne in order to return to its fall season form, when Nevada da was rolling.

Of course, Nevada cant just sit back and watch UNLV make all the moves, right? Cody Fajardo, a quarterback out of Anaheim, Calif., has verbally committed to Nevada (according to Rivals.com). The dual-threat quarterback is rated as the 35th best quarterback in the nation while Barnhill didnt show up on anyones rankings. But hey, at least the Rebels got a quarterback. I suppose having a quarterback, even a shoddy one, is better than not having a quarterback at all. To say Fajardos high school career went slightly different than Barnhills would be like saying Peyton Manning was a slightly better draft pick than Ryan Leaf. Fajardo completed 69 percent of his passes and threw for 2,444 yards, 21 touchdowns and two interceptions last season. His high school team, Servite High School, won the California State Title in its division. A far cry from 0-10, dont you think? Not to mention hell get a chance to learn from one of the nations best quarterbacks (Colin Kaepernick) and be able to step in after Kaepernick leaves with a year under his belt learning the system. So, despite a new coach at UNLV, the Rebels nd themselves in a familiar position: nishing second in the state to Nevada, even in recruiting.
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UTAH STATE ROLLS

Utah State forward Nate Bendall scored a career-high 20 points and the Aggies rolled to a 77-58 victory against San Jose State. The win put Utah State in a three-way tie for first place in the WAC with New Mexico State and Louisiana Tech. Nevada plays Utah State this Saturday. The Wolf Pack, which is one game behind first place, lost to the Aggies 79-72 in overtime Jan. 13.

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FRESNO STATE WINS AGAIN
The Fresno State womens basketball team defeated San Jose State 68-31 to remain undefeated in WAC play. Emma Andrews led Fresno State with 19 points and the Bulldogs forced 27 turnovers. Fresno State is 17-5 overall and 8-0 in conference play. The 8-0 record is the Bulldogs best start in school history. Fresno State defeated Nevada 75-66 earlier this season.

LA TECH WINS IN OVERTIME

Lady Techsters guard Jasmine Bendolph hit a game-tying three pointer with eight seconds remaining and Louisiana Tech defeated Idaho 74-71 Saturday. Forward Shanavia Dowdell scored 22 points and 11 rebounds. It was Dowdells 12th doubledouble of the season. The Lady Techsters lost to Nevada 69-56 last Tuesday.

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BY THE NUMBERS
IS THE NUMBER OF BASKETS THE WOMENS BASKETBALL TEAM GAVE UP IN THE SECOND HALF ON SATURDAY.
ONE IS THE NUMBER OF SINGLES MATCHES THE WOMENS TENNIS TEAM WON AGAINST HARVARD AND BROWN LAST WEEKEND. 21 IS THE NUMBER OF POINTS THE WOMENS BASKETBALL TEAM CAME BACK FROM AGAINST NEW MEXICO STATE ON SATURDAY. ZERO IS THE NUMBER OF ROAD WINS THE MENS BASKETBALL TEAM HAS AGAINST TEAMS WITH WINNING RECORDS THIS SEASON. 2ND IS THE PLACE THE SOFTBALL TEAM WAS VOTED IN

THE PRESEASON COACHES POLL. THE WOLF PACK FINISHED 40-19 DURING THE 2009 SEASON. SIX IS THE NUMBER OF BLOCKS FORBER OF MINUTES PER GAME LUKE BABBITT IS AVERAGING THIS SEASON. THE TOTAL IS THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN THE CONFERENCE.

Nevada guard gua Amanda Johnson Johns

WARD DARIO HUNT RECORDED AGAINST HAWAII ON SATURDAY. HUNT IS AVERAGING 2.19 BLOCKS PER GAME. 35.9 IS THE NUM-

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Team Louisiana Tech Nevada LA Tech Pringle, T Jones, W Bendolph, J Johnson, A Dowdell, S Thomas, B Young, K Wysinger, T Holloway, M TOTALS Nevada Robinson, T Ward, J Johnson, A Moore, S Williams, K Woodard, B Williams, N Jones, H Hammond, M Lombardi, M TOTALS 1 17 36 FGM-A 1-5 1-9 1-7 1-7 12-26 0-3 1-2 0-2 0-2 17-63 FGM-A 9-15 2-7 3-7 5-7 3-8 0-0 3-6 3-5 0-4 0-1 28-60 2 39 33 FTM-A 0-0 1-2 4-4 4-6 7-10 1-2 1-2 3-4 0-0 21-30 FTM-A 5-8 0-0 0-0 1-2 1-2 0-0 3-8 0-0 0-0 0-1 10-21 T 56 69 REB 2 2 3 7 20 3 1 3 0 44 REB 6 1 4 4 9 0 5 1 7 3 43 AST 2 0 5 1 0 1 0 0 3 12 AST 1 3 8 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 16 MIN 28 30 28 29 40 10 11 12 12 200 MIN 36 26 33 25 21 3 15 7 19 15 200 PTS 3 3 6 6 31 1 3 3 0 56 PTS 25 4 7 11 7 0 9 6 0 0 69

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Team Brown Nevada Doubles 1. Bianca Aboubakare/Casey Herzberg (BR) def. Maria Mizyuk/Sophie Stevens (NEV) 8-5 2. Florence De Vrye/Emma Verberne (NEV) def. Emily Ellis/Kathrin Sorokko (BR) 8-2 3. Lais Ogata/Aline Laurioux (NEV) def. Misia Krasowski/Marisa Schonfeld (BR) 8-5 Singles 1. Casey Herzberg (BR) def. Maria Mizyuk (NEV) 6-1, 6-0 2. Bianca Aboubakare (BR) def. Florence De Vrye (NEV) 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 3. Emma Verberne (NEV) vs. Misia Krasowski (BR) DNF 4. Lais Ogata (NEV) def. Marisa Schonfeld (BR) 6-4, 6-0 5. Julie Flanzer (BR) def. Sophie Stevens (NEV) 6-3, 7-5 6. Cate Stewart (BR) def. Aodhnait Lombard (NEV) 6-3, 6-2 T 4 2

Wolf Pack falls to Brown, Harvard

The womens tennis team lost to Brown 4-2 and Harvard 4-1 at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Indoor Championships last weekend. Against Brown, Nevadas No. 2 doubles team Florence De Vrye and Emma Verberne won the rst doubles match, but Brown won the other two to pick up the doubles point. In singles play, freshman Verberne and Lais Ogata picked up victories for the Wolf Pack, but Brown took the other three matches to seal the win. Against Harvard, Nevada doubles pairs of Maria Mizuk and Sophie Stevens and De Vrye and Verberne won their matches to clinch the doubles point. However, in singles play, the Wolf Pack lost every match and Harvard clinched the victory. The womens team travels to Eugene, Ore., next weekend to take on Sacramento State and Oregon. Nevadas rst home meet is Feb. 26 when the Wolf Pack hosts San Francisco at Lakeridge Tennis Club.

Wolf Pack and the Bulldogs will meet March 26-27 in Reno for a three-game series.

VOLLEYBALL

Hawaii named host for NCAA Tourney

The NCAA Womens Volleyball Committee announced that Hawaii was selected as one of four regional sites for the 2011 NCAA Tournament. The other three universities selected are the University of Florida, the University of Minnesota and the University of Kentucky. Last season, Hawaii went 16-0 in conference play and 31-4 overall. The Rainbow-Wahine made it to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament before losing to eventual champion Penn State 3-1. This will be the rst time Hawaii has hosted an NCAA Regional since 2006.

SUNDAY, JAN. 31
Team Harvard Nevada Doubles 1. Maria Mizyuk/Sophie Stevens (NEV) def. Holly Cao/Samantha Rosekrans (HU) 8-6 2. Florence De Vrye/Emma Verberne (NEV) def. Hideko Tachibana/Kristin Norton (HU) 8-4 3. Sophie Chang/Samantha Gridley (HU) def. Lais Ogata/Aline Laurioux NEV) 8-5 Singles- Order of Finish 5,3,2,4 T 4 1

TRACK AND FIELD

Athletes of the Week announced

Louisiana Techs Antoinette Cobb and Idahos Mykael Bothum were named the WACs track and eld athletes of the week Wednesday. Cobb won the 60-meter hurdles at the Razorback Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark., with a NCAA qualifying time of 8.42 seconds. Bothum won the shotput at the Cougar Indoor in Pullman, Wash., with a distance of 16.08 meters. Nevada hurdler Gina Deckard was nominated for the track athlete of the week, winning the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.72 seconds. Wolf Pack shot-putter Jalessa Jeffrey was nominated for the WACs eld athlete of the week. Jeffrey won the shotput with a distance of 13.08 meters, a personal record for Jeffrey. Nevadas next meet is Feb. 5-6, when the Wolf Pack will compete at the Heritage Invitational in Boise.

SATURDAY, JAN. 30
Team New Mexico State Nevada New Mexio State Wampler, T Lowe, J Corbett, D Spence, M Boyd, C Soto, K Fletcher, C Rosen, C Rozendaal, K TOTALS Nevada Moore, S Williams, K Robinson, T Ward, J Johnson, A Woodard, B Williams, N Jones, H Hammond, M Lombardi, M TOTALS 1 41 20 FGM-A 4-7 6-13 0-5 6-11 7-20 1-3 0-1 1-1 0-1 25-62 FGM-A 5-11 4-8 7-9 4-11 1-5 0-3 1-4 0-0 4-5 2-4 25-57 2 19 44 FTM-A 0-0 3-3 0-0 0-0 2-3 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-0 6-8 FTM-A 4-5 1-2 3-7 0-0 2-3 0-0 0-1 0-0 1-2 0-1 11-21 T 60 64 REB 6 3 2 3 10 2 4 1 1 33 REB 7 10 2 2 3 0 2 1 7 9 44 AST 1 2 1 3 1 0 1 0 0 9 AST 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 5 MIN 21 31 28 35 35 13 19 12 5 200 MIN 28 26 34 33 31 6 14 3 13 13 200 PTS 8 17 0 14 16 2 1 2 0 60 PTS 14 9 19 9 4 0 2 0 3 4 64

1. Maria Mizyuk (UNR) vs. Holly Cao (HU) unnished 2. Hideko Tachibana (HU) def. Florence De Vrye (NEV) 6-2, 6-2 3. Kristin Norton (HU) def. Emma VerberneNEV) 6-3, 6-4 4. Samantha Rosekrans (HU) def. Lais Ogata (NEV) 7-5, 6-1 5. Sophie Chang (HU) def. Sophie Stevens (NEV) 6-3, 6-4 6. Aline Laurioux (NEV) vs. Alexandra Lehman (HU) unnished

WOMENS BASKETBALL

Pack engages in Natl Girls and Women in Sports Day

In honor of the 24th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Nevada Wolf Pack student athletes will host sports clinics for students eighth grade and under at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Lawlor Events Center. Lunch will be served to the participants and their parents after the clinics. Participants and their parents who attend the clinics will have free entry to Nevadas home game against San Jose State later that day at 2 p.m. To take part in the Girls and Women in Sports Day, RSVP to Darron Pinkney at 775-682-6963 by Friday.

Mens Basketball
SATURDAY, JAN. 30
Team Hawaii Nevada Hawaii Thompson, H Lay, J Campbell, P Flemings, R Adams, B Balocka, P Lutu, L Mayen, A Xiang, J Kurtz, D TOTALS Nevada Fields, B Shaw, J Babbitt, L Johnson, A Hunt, D Nyeko, P Giles, L Cukic, M Kraemer, R Olson, K TOTALS 1 28 28 FGM-A 4-7 3-7 1-2 8-16 5-10 2-9 1-3 0-1 1-3 0-0 25-58 FGM-A 5-11 3-8 7-12 3-7 2-4 0-0 0-1 0-0 2-6 0-0 22-49 2 32 38 FTM-A 0-0 2-3 0-0 1-1 3-7 0-0 1-4 0-0 1-2 0-0 8-17 FTM-A 2-2 4-4 6-6 2-3 0-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 14-18 T 60 66 REB 2 1 0 8 9 9 2 0 2 0 35 REB 6 1 9 2 5 0 0 0 1 1 33 AST 4 4 2 2 1 1 1 0 1 0 16 AST 3 0 2 12 0 0 1 0 1 0 19 MIN 30 30 12 40 25 27 17 5 10 4 200 MIN 36 29 38 36 27 2 4 6 19 4 200 PTS 10 8 2 17 13 4 3 0 3 0 60 PTS 16 11 20 9 4 0 0 0 6 0 66

SWIMMING & DIVING

2009 NEVADA STATISTICAL LEADERS

Category Points Rebounds Assists Blocks Steals Minutes Name Tahnee Robinson Kayla Williams Amanda Johnson Williams Johnna Ward Robinson

Statistic 15.6 /game 7.1 /game 2.7 /game 1.1 /game 1.6 /game 31.8 /game

2009 WAC STATISTICAL LEADERS

Category Name School Statistic Points Shanavia Dowdell LTU 18.3 /game Rebounds Dowdell LTU 11.9 /game Assists Jasmine Bendolph LTU 3.8 /game Blocks Nicole Johnson USU 1.9 /game Steals Alice Coddington USU 2.9 /game Minutes Charlotte Otero Idaho 38.5 /game

Pack hosts nal home meet of year

The Nevada swimming and diving team will host its nal home meet of the season against the University of the Pacic at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Lombardi Pool. The meet will serve as senior day for the Wolf Pack.

BASKETBALL

Sessions helps team break losing streak

Former Nevada guard Ramon Sessions scored eight points in 16 minutes as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 111-97. Sessions also added four assists for Minnesota, which broke a ve-game losing streak. For the season, Sessions is averaging 7.7 points and 2.8 assists per game, appearing in all 48 games for the Timberwolves. Sessions played for the Wolf Pack from 2004-07 before skipping his senior year to enter the NBA Draft. Sessions was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks before signing with Minnesota during the offseason. In three seasons with Nevada, Sessions amassed 850 career points and 478 assists. The Minnesota Timberwolves are 10-38 on the season and are in last place in the Northwest Division. The Timberwolves record is the second worst in the NBA. The New Jersey Nets have the worst record (4-41).

BASEBALL

Team prepares for season-opener

The baseball team began practicing Friday at Peccole Park. The team is preparing for its season-opener Feb. 19 when the team travels to take on Santa Clara. Nevada returns 18 letter winners, six starting position players and two starting pitchers from last season. The Wolf Pack nished 25-31 overall and 10-13 in conference play in 2009. Head coach Gary Powers is entering his 28th season with the Wolf Pack and has a career record of 820-652-4. Nevada has three players that earned WAC honors last season returning. Senior rst baseman Shaun Kort and senior outelder Westley Moss were named to the second team and sophomore Nick Melino was named to the rst team. Melino also earned Freshman All-American honors after he led the team in batting average at .352 and had 39 runs batted in.

2009 WAC PLAY STATISTICAL LEADERS

Category Name School Statistic Points Adrian Oliver SJSU 22.3 /game Rebounds Luke BabbittNevada 9.9 /game Assists Armon Johnson Nevada 5.5 /game Blocks Magnum Rolle LTU 2.3 /game Steals Paul George FSU 2.6 /game Minutes Babbitt Nevada 35.9 /game

2009 NEVADA STATISTICAL LEADERS

Category Points Rebounds Assists Blocks Steals Minutes Name Luke Babbitt Luke Babbitt Armon Johnson Dario Hunt Brandon Fields Luke Babbitt

2009 NEVADA STATISTICAL LEADERS

Category Points Rebounds Assists Blocks Steals Minutes Name Luke Babbitt Luke Babbitt Armon Johnson Dario Hunt Luke Babbitt Luke Babbitt

Statistic 20.7 /game 9.9 /game 5.1 /game 2.05 /game 1.2 /game 35.6 /game

Statistic 21.4 /game 9.9 /game 5.5 /game 2.19 /game 1.23 /game 35.9 /game

BASKETBALL

Cougars ranked in AP Top-25 poll

The BYU Cougars are ranked No. 12 in the latest top-25 polls. BYU is 20-2 on the season, with the teams two losses coming at the hands of Utah State and New Mexico. The Cougars are one of two teams from the Mountain West Conference ranked in the top-25. New Mexico (No. 15) is the other team. Nevada lost to BYU 110-104 Dec. 22 in the Las Vegas Classic. The Cougars also defeated UNLV 77-73 Jan. 6. The Rebels defeated the Wolf Pack 88-75 in Nevadas second game of the season.

2009 WAC STANDINGS

SOFTBALL

Skiing

Team WAC record Louisiana Tech 6-2 Utah State 6-2 New Mexico State 6-2 Nevada 5-3 San Jose State 5-4 Fresno State 4-5 Idaho 2-6 Boise State 2-7 Hawaii 2-7

Overall 18-4 16-6 13-8 13-8 12-9 11-12 10-10 11-11 9-13

Fresno State ranked in preseason top-25

Fresno State, which was picked to nish rst in the Western Athletic Conference, is No. 24 in the USA Softball Preseason Poll. Last season, the Bulldogs nished 38-20 and shared the WAC title with Nevada. The Wolf Pack received 12 votes for the poll and New Mexico State received one vote. In 2009, Nevada nished 40-19 overall and 15-5 in WAC play to win its second-straight WAC title. The Wolf Pack also earned its second straight trip to the NCAA Tournament. However, a 6-1 loss knocked Nevada out of the tournament. Nevada begins its season Feb. 12 against Oregon State. The

BASKETBALL TEAMS UPCOMING SCHEDULE

at Utah State Feb. 6 at Idaho Feb. 10 Boise State Feb. 13 Fresno State Feb. 17 BracketBusters Feb. 20 at San Jose State Feb. 25 at Hawaii Feb. 27 New Mexico State St. Mar. 4 Louisiana Tech Mar. 6 WAC Tournament Mar. 11-13 NCAA Tournament Mar. 18-April 5 7 p.m. 8 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. TBA 7 p.m. 9 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. TBA TBA

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Eastern Washington to make eld red

Eastern Washington University unveiled plans to install a red eld. The plan would make the university the second team in the nation to have a eld that is not green. The other is Boise State, which installed blue turf in 1986 instead of the traditional green.

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Nevada uses close win as teaching tool

By Damian Tromerhauser
As the season wanes, the Nevada mens basketball team continues to grow, learning lessons from each game. The Wolf Pack hopes to use the experience gained from its games as the regular season winds down and the team prepares itself for the Western Athletic Conference Tournament in March and a possible NCAA Tournament berth. In an ugly game last Saturday against Hawaii, in which the Wolf Pack once again played down to the level of its opponent, Nevada (13-8, 5-3 WAC) held on for the victory, defeating the Warriors 66-60. The Warriors clawed their way back into the game multiple times, but Nevada, relying on experience from this season, held rm down the stretch and defended its home court, where the team is now 10-1. Coupled with a loss by Louisiana Tech, the victory put the Wolf Pack one game behind rst place in the conference, which there is a three-way tie between Louisiana Tech, Utah State and New Mexico State. All three schools have a 6-2 WAC record. We lost the lead against Utah State, so I think we learned from that, Nevada head coach David Carter said after his teams win against Hawaii. When teams come back, you dont panic. Teams are going to make a run. We just have to keep grinding it out, grinding it out, possession-

We lost the lead to Utah State, so I think we learned from that. When teams come back, you dont panic. Teams are going to make a run. We just have to keep grinding it out. Nevada mens basketball head coach David Carter
by-possession and not look too far ahead and think the game is over when youre up by 10. This approach and mindset will be crucial for the Wolf Pack as it heads into a tough road contest against Utah State on Saturday, in what could also be its most important game of the season. Weve lost some games this year that we probably should have won, Nevada forward Luke Babbitt said after the Hawaii game. We just want the wins. Theyre hard to come by, no matter who youre playing. A win this weekend may be tougher to come by than others, though. Nevada will travel to arguably the toughest place to play in the WAC to take on the rst-place Aggies. The Wolf Pack is looking to avenge a tough 7972 overtime loss to Utah State on Jan. 13 in which it collapsed

BATTLING FOR FIRST

Aft After b beating ti H Hawaii ii 66-60 Saturday at Lawlor Events Center, Nevada moved to one game back of rst place in the Western Athletic Conference. The Wolf Pack will play Utah State on Saturday. The Aggies are in a three-way tie for rst place in the conference with a 6-2 league mark.

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late in the game. Dating back to the 2005-2006 season, Utah State has won 60 of its last 62 home games, including 19 straight WAC games at home. A win inside Utah States Dee Glen Smith Spectrum could propel the Wolf Pack on a strong run to end the season and give them the condence necessary to play better on the road, where it is 3-7 this season.
Damian Tromerhauser can be reached at [email protected].

Wolf Pack forward Dario Hunt blocked six shots and pulled down ve rebounds in Nevadas 66-60 win over Hawaii on Saturday at Lawlor Events Center.

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MENS SOCCER

After getting rst win in 2009, club ready to compete

By Brett Abel
Sundance Bauman has a vision for the Nevada mens soccer club. My ve-year goal is to make it to the national tournament, Bauman, the club founder, said. The goal is a lofty one, but after the team won its rst game in November against the University of California, Santa Cruz since the team was founded in 2008, the team is looking at big picture objectives, like championships, he said. We were getting kind of pushed around by programs larger than us, Bauman, now vice president, said. We had to experience the growing pains. But the win gave us a sense of legitimacy. Obviously, we got our rst win, and now we have to build on that success. The 3-2 win against UCSC, the clubs only victory of the fall season as Nevada nshed with a 1-5 record, served as a building block as Bauman and his teammates head into their inaugural spring season. The club is now looking at big-picture objectives, like championships. Nevada, a member of the West Coast Soccer Association, which includes the University of California, Davis, Fresno State and Pacic, is the only university outside of California. At the end of the spring season the top teams advance to a tournament in Santa Cruz in May. This is the rst such tournament by the WCSA. Club teams from across the country play for a national championship in the fall. Players like club president Nicholas Rhea and Bauman, who have been with the team since its founding, see the changes their team has made as a step in the right direction. Baumans goal for the team this year is to move up the WCSA, which Nevada is at the bottom of the two-tier ranking system. The club practices twice a week (open practices from 8 to 10 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays) instead of every day. The club was run exclusively by players until the fall, when the teams rst coach, Tim Kohn, arrived. Now we have a full-time

CLUB ON THE RISE

Th The mens soccer club l b ded feated UC Santa Cruz to pick up its rst vicotry since 2008. The club practices from 8 to 10 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Players must pay for WCSA dues, travelling costs and uniforms. Head coach Tim Kohn is the clubs rst coach.

coach, organized practices and were traveling with other schools, club president Nicholas Rhea said. Its really improved. Players on the team said there are benets and downsides to not being an NCAA-sanctioned sport. Team member Robbie LaRovere said he believed it was good not to have to focus all his time on sports and school, but the biggest negative is having to come up with the out-of-pocket costs. The players pay for WCSA dues, traveling costs and uniforms and receive some extra, but limited funding from

The mens soccer club practices at the Intramural Fields. The soccer club defeated the University of California, Santa Cruz to pick up the its rst victory since being formed in 2008.
the university and community sponsors, according to Rhea. Despite the hassle of raising funds, the team is focused and has set a goal to grow exponentially, Bauman said. We can only be as good as we want to be, LaRovere said. Because it is a club, there are different ideas where to take it.

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SOFTBALL

Pack picked to nish second in WAC

Three Nevada players named to Preseason All-WAC team
By Lukas Eggen
After nishing 40-19 last season and earning a berth in the NCAA Tournament, Nevadas softball team received one rst-place vote and was picked to nish second overall behind Fresno State in the Western Athletic Conference Preseason Coaches poll. Nevada also received votes for the USA Today/NFCA Division I Top 25 and the espn.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25. With three different teams receiving rst-place votes (New Mexico State also received one vote), second-year Wolf Pack head coach Matt Meuchel said he believes the WAC will be a ght to the nish. Three different teams got rst-place votes, but it wouldnt shock me to see other teams compete for rst, Meuchel said. Hawaii was picked third but didnt receive a rst-place vote. The bottom three teams are getting better and the top ve teams are as difcult as any in the country. Three Nevada players pitcher Katie Holverson, third baseman Sam Bias and catcher Noelle Micka were named to the Preseason All-WAC team. Holverson, the WACs pitcher of the year in 2009, went 28-11 with a 1.70 ERA. Holverson is one of the premiere pitchers in the conference and the country, Meuchel said. We expect her to do everything shes done in the past and more. We want to see her take her game to the next level. Bias, who was one of Nevadas

BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPS PREPARE FOR SEASON

Th The N Nevada d softball ftb ll t team, which hi h h has won th the l last tt two W Westt ern Athletic Conference Championships, was picked to nish second in the WACs annual preseason polls. Three Wolf Pack players (pitcher Katie Holverson, catcher Noelle Micka and third baseman Sam Bias) were named to the Preseason All-WAC Team. Holverson went 28-11 in 2009, Micka is a two-time All-WAC selection and Bias batted .309 last year. Holverson, a senior, was named to the initial watch list for the USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year Award. She posted a 1.70 earned run average last season. Holverson was just one of three WAC players to make the list.
most consistent hitters last season, hit .309 with eight home runs and 34 runs batted in during the 2009 season. Bias had a great season last year, Meuchel said. Some of the other big names in the conference get looked to before her, but shes really come out with a vengeance to prove shes one of the elite players in the conference and the country. Micka has established herself as one of the conferences best catchers. She is a two-time rst team All-WAC selection and was named a second team AllAmerican in 2008. Noelle is one of the most gifted players in the conference, Meuchel said. She was born to hit and you know shes going to produce. The Wolf Pack kicks off its season Feb. 12 against Oregon State.
Lukas Eggen can be reached at [email protected].

Senior pitcher Katie Holverson was named to the Preseason AllWestern Athletic Conference team.

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Mexico State served as a wakeup call for the team. (It showed us) that we have to work hard every game, she said at Mondays practice. Were not good enough to just show up. If we do that, were going to get down pretty quick. With the WAC Tournament just more than a month away, players are pleased with the direction the team is headed. I think weve made great progress, Johnson said. Were going to keep improving and were going to beat Fresno this time. However, while the team was happy with its win against the Aggies, players know there is still a little work to be done before the start of the conference tournament.

Probably our defense needs to improve, just a few decits in our defense, Moore said. Its almost there, though. We should be there and ready for (the conference tournament). While Albright continues to push her team, Nevadas win helped one possibility sink in with the players: a conference title and a berth in the NCAA Tournament. We think its possible, Albright said. Its a little clearer in the players minds. Instead of us just saying it, they can see it. Nevada hits the court this Wednesday when it travels to take on another WAC foe in the Idaho Vandals. The Wolf Pack also hosts San Jose State 2 p.m. Saturday at Lawlor Events Center.
Lukas Eggen can be reached at [email protected].

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Nevadas swimming & diving team defeated Seattle University 145-111 Saturday afternoon on Senior Day. The victory evened the Wolf Packs dual record to 5-5, while Seattles dual record dropped to 7-11-1. Nevadas nal home meet is Saturday against Pacic.
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Tour manages the load. I dont know how she does it in three years, Doolittle, a senior swimmer, said. Its going to take me five years (to complete my degree) and shes doing three in a really hard major. How shes doing that and swimming, which takes a ton of time, is beyond me. Were all really proud of her, but its sad to see her go.

Tour said her secret was simple: Before she came to the Wolf Pack, she already had 22 credits under her belt from the schooling she underwent back home in Sweden. And during her time at Nevada, shes taken what she calls an average load of about 15 to 18 credits each semester. I pretty much came over here as a sophomore, said Tour, who estimated her grade point average to be about 3.8. Even though I came here as a freshman, I still took classes

(for credit) back home in Sweden. After graduating in the spring, Tour said she plans to return to Sweden and continue her education there because back home, we have free education. Swimming and diving head coach Mike Richmond said Tours presence will be missed when the season culminates, but he understands her drive and motivations. To be able to have neuroscience as a major, not only to

be able to balance that with a sport, but to be able to do it in three years, thats unheard of, he said. I dont know anybody Ive ever come across in my life thats balanced those things as well as she did. But thats the thing with Jeanette, shes just so focused and that transfers over to the pool. Her focus is unparalleled and she has greater things to accomplish in the future.
Juan Lpez can be reached at [email protected].

This is what everyone is missing. You are missing Tahnee Robinsons soft shot hit the bottom of the net and her tough drives to the basket. You are missing Amanda Johnsons quick, sweet dishes to open teammates. Youre missing Nicole Williams breezing smoothly by whomever is guarding her, smiling as she does because she knows theyre helpless. You are missing a team that is full of ght and hustle, effort and passion. You are missing basketball, the way it is meant to be played with heart and determination. Head coach Jane Albright and her players have put forth a noble effort in promoting

themselves and trying to get fans to support them, but it doesnt seem to have had an effect. So, while it may not make a difference, I am going to try my hand at getting some fans out, because the team has earned that respect. Nevadas womens team has never made it to the NCAA tournament. This year (like last) the Western Athletic Conference tournament is in Reno. This should mean a distinct and unfair home-court advantage for our team. Lets make sure that it does. Lets be a part of history. Be there for our women and be a part of the euphoria that will ensue when the team goes to the NCAA Tourney for the rst time.
Damian Tromerhauser can be reached at [email protected].

Consistency not a reliable trait for the Wolf Pack

m all for condencebuilding exercises and corny stuff like that, but the Nevada mens basketball teams win against Hawaii on Saturday was almost like stealing money from your moms purse when shes asleep you feel bad about how you did it, but you do it anyway. The Wolf Packs Juan condenceLpez boosting win (Ill explain later why this is in quotes) came in just about the worst way possible. First of all, the Warriors were in eighth place in the Western Athletic Conference at the time and had one of the conferences worst offenses. Realistically speaking, Nevada should have blown this team out of the water from the get-go and got some playing time for fan-favorites like guard Keith Fuetsch and Adam Carp. And it sure looked like we were going to see Fuetsch and Carp after the opening minutes of the game. The Wolf Pack jumped out to a 10-0 lead and held a commanding 28-16

lead with just six minutes left in the first half. But leave it to Nevada to let a team come back and have fans wondering, How is this happening? Hawaii closed the half on a 12-0 run to tie the game at 28. The Warriors actually took the first lead of the second half before the Wolf Pack, once again, started to pull away. This time it held a 45-34 lead at the 12:29 mark of the half. But as Ive learned from watching this team, if there is anything we can count on, its that Nevada, for the most part, plays up or down to the level of its opponents. How else can you explain how the team hung tight with then-No. 11 North Carolina (Nov. 29) and led perennial WAC powerhouse Utah State (Jan. 13) by 10 in the second half and then turned right around and got a pair of sloppy six-point wins over Boise State and Hawaii (the two worst teams in the WAC)? While every coach in America preaches consistency to his/her players, this team needs it almost as badly as anyone. I dont know if Hawaii came out with the heart of a champion or Nevada came out with the heart of a chump, but

either way, this win was not a win in my book. The Wolf Pack showed major vulnerabilities in this game. For one, Hawaii won the rebounding battle and dominated the offensive glass (11 offensive rebounds to just five for Nevada). Also, the Wolf Packs content style of play showed up again. When the team gets a double-digit lead, it turns on the cruise control, and before it can hit the off button the other team is right back in the game. Like many Nevada fans, Im a pessimist, and I will not accept this a win is a win deal the Wolf Pack seems to be putting out on a regular basis. How can the Nevada faithful honestly say their basketball team will be in the NCAA Tournament when its playing a tight game against a bad team in a (from top to bottom) bad conference? Please, Wolf Pack, quit playing games with my heart (as the Backstreet Boys would say). Maintain a consistent playing level and give fans something they can look forward to instead of unbearably close games against bad teams.
Juan Lpez can be reached at [email protected].

Nevada guard Armon Johnson had 12 assists and just two turnovers in the Wolf Packs 66-60 win over Hawaii on Saturday night at Lawlor Events Center.

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Simply put, it was Lieutenant Johnson obediently taking orders from General David Carter and implementing the generals up-tempo strategy to perfection. But like most armies, Nevadas assault isnt a collective effort of one. Eventually, the general is going to have to dip into the reserves to quell possible shell shock. Back-up guard London Giles was brought in after the Wolf Pack blitz, and Nevadas on-the-court soldiers were forced to retreat. It was disheartening to notice Johnsons progression coinciding with the reafrmation of Giles extreme lacking, but thats Nevadas situation at guard. Sometimes it seems the two are going in opposite ways. Johnson is averaging 7.3

assists per game in his last six games, compared to 4.7 in the seasons rst 15 games. His progression, displayed in the Hawaii game (12 assists, two turnovers and numerous highlight alley-oop passes), shows Nevada fans that the teacher is getting through to the once-troubled youth. Carters coach at St. Marys, Lynn Nance, told me last year that Nevadas new coach would have no problem transitioning into the head coaching position because his success, fearlessness and demand for respect would rub off on his players. Maybe its rubbed off on Johnson. Maybe it still needs to rub off on Giles. Giles looks scared on the court. He often makes mistakes. Within a minute of entering the Hawaii game, Giles turned the ball over and committed a goaltending violation on the other end.

After the mistakes, Giles became visibly frustrated, put his head down and wallowed like a lonely boy stranded on a desert island. Giles, who is shooting 26 percent from the eld and has almost as many turnovers (14) as assists (15), has been a pathetic backup to Johnson. The Hawaii games example created an obvious good news/ bad news situation for Nevada. The good news; Johnson is becoming an excellent ballhandler and defender. The bad news: Giles is a scaredy-cat. That means Johnson deserves a pat on the back, while Giles deserves a lecture. He needs to get through his timid stage, or Johnsons progress will mean nothing when the reserves are forced to step it up.
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Mo Charlo played for the Wolf Pack mens basketball team from 2005-06. He played in three NCAA Tournament games with Nevada, where he averaged 10.3 points and ve rebounds per game.

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of the Bighorns, said players like Charlo do wonders for the community support the team receives. Having Mo here, its brought more of the community out because they know him from when he played at UNR, Humphries said. Not only is he a great person, but a solid player with a bright future. We need to have more guys like him from the university on our team. As I said when I first took the job, there will always be a place for a UNR guy (on my team) if hes capable of playing. Charlo signed with the Bighorns of the NBA Development League before the beginning of their season in late November. His return to Reno is the latest step in a basketball career that has been marred with injuries and tough luck since he left the Wolf Pack in 2006. After leaving Nevada, Charlo set his mind on playing professional basketball. Charlos Wolf Pack teammates knew his drive and didnt doubt his abilities. Mo was always a hilarious guy, but when it came time to work, he worked, Charlos

former Nevada teammate David Ellis (2005-08) said. He was always being goofy, but he always had that focus. Out of college, Charlo first signed with the Golden State Warriors of the NBA in 2006. He performed well for their summer league team and was close to making the squad before a head-coaching change derailed his plans. The Warriors let Charlo go and his poor luck began. Although he was released, Charlo kept his dreams intact by signing with a series of DLeague teams (Albuquerque, Colorado and Anaheim). The Portland Trail Blazers later signed him, but he suffered a serious calf injury and was released. Charlos luck continued to sour. Former Nevada mens basketball head coach Mark Fox once said Charlo was going to play for money and that hopefully his dreams will come true. Now, although he had come close to making the NBA many times, Charlo was on the outside looking in. Catching bad breaks and knowing its out of your hands, its really frustrating, Charlo, said. I train in the offseason with guys like Carmelo (Anthony, of the Denver Nuggets)

and play well, so I know I can play at that level. Knowing youre capable of doing it and not catching that break is hard, but I had to keep on going. In 2009, he moved to Belgium to play professionally. The money was good, which is why I went, Charlo said. But I wasnt happy over there. Everything was too different. He stayed there for a year before his agent asked him about coming back to Reno to play for the Bighorns. I loved coming back here because I still have so many ties, said Charlo who has started all 24 games for the Bighorns. Whenever I can, I go down there and talk to (Nevada mens basketball head) coach (David) Carter. Its been a long trip back to Reno for Charlo, who hopes to earn his degree from UNR this summer, but his dream has not wavered. Coming from my agent, I think Im real close to making it to the league, he said. With the bad breaks Ive had, its just a matter of time before I catch a good one. Nothings easy when youre trying to get to where you want to be.
Juan Lpez can be reached at [email protected].

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AP TOP 25
1. Kansas (54) 2. Villanova (4) 3. Syracuse (6) 4. Kentucky (1) 5. Michigan State 6. West Virginia 7. Georgetown 8. Purdue 9. Texas 10. Kansas State 10. Duke 12. Brigham Young 13. Ohio State 14. Tennessee 15. New Mexico 16. Wisconsin 17. Gonzaga 18. Vanderbilt 19. Temple 20. Baylor 21. Georgia Tech 22. Pittsburgh 23. Butler 24. Northern Iowa 25. Mississippi
OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES
Florida State 77, Cornell 39, UAB 32, Wake Forest 31, Xavier 31, Siena 19, Rhode de Island 17, UNLV 16, Clemson 16, Missouri 13, 3, Charlotte 12, Marquette 10, Saint Marys 9, UTEP 7, Wichita State 5, Oklahoma State 3, Maryland 2, George Mason 1.

20-1 19-1 21-1 20-1 19-3 17-3 16-4 18-3 18-3 17-4 17-4 21-2 16-6 16-4 20-3 16-5 17-4 16-4 18-4 16-4 16-5 16-5 18-4 19-2 16-5

Wolf Pack preps for showdown

Nevada looks to revenge overtime loss to Utah State
By Ju Juan Lpez
The game happened a about three weeks ago, but it seems like just yesterday to Wolf Pack fans. The Nevada mens bask basketball team held a 65-55 lead against Utah State with 7: 7:00 to play on Jan. 13 at Lawlor Events Center. A win was just a couple buckets away, but the Aggies mounted a furious fur comeback to eventually take the lead in regulation and win 79-72 in overtime. While the images of that th loss live vividly in the minds of Nevada suppor supporters, the Wolf Pack (13-8, 5-3 WAC) has a big chanc chance at redemption and a shot to pull closer to rst place plac in the Western Athletic Conference on Saturday.

NEVADA SCHEDULE

Date
Nov. 14 Nov. 18 Nov. 21 Nov. 27 Nov. 29 Dec. 5 Dec. 8 Dec. 12 Dec. 17 Dec. 19 Dec. 22 Dec. 23 Dec. 28 Jan. 2 Jan. 4 Jan. 9 Jan. 13 Jan. 16 Jan. 20 Jan. 23 Jan. 30 Feb. 6 Feb. 10 Feb. 13 Feb. 17 Feb. 20 Feb. 25 Feb. 27 March 4 March 6

Opponent
Montana State at UNLV Houston at VCU at North Carolina at Pacic Fresno Pacic South Dakota State Eastern Washington Wagner at BYU at Tulsa Portland at Louisiana Tech at New Mexico State San Jose State Utah State Idaho at Boise State at Fresno State Hawaii at Utah State at Idaho Boise State Fresno State BracketBusters at San Jose State at Hawaii New Mexico State Louisiana Tech

Result
W 75-61 L 88-75 W 112-99 L 85-76 L 80-73 L 61-58 W 89-67 W 92-72 W 73-70 W 74-61 L 110-104 W 99-68 W 78-69 L 77-71 W 77-67 W 96-67 L 79-72 (OT) W 76-68 W 88-82 L 87-77 W 66-60 7 p.m. 8 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. TBA 7 p.m. 9 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m.

PROBABLE STARTERS TERS

LEARNING FROM A L LOSS

In the rst meeting ag against the Aggies (16-6, 6-2 in WAC), Nevada head coa coach David Carter played eight players, but six of them combined to play 218 of the teams 225 minutes. Near the end of the g game, it was obvious that the Wolf Pack was exhausted exhaust and had lost its legs. off the rim and simple things, Jumpers clanked of like boxing out for a rebound, became daunting tasks. needed to verify that The only other evidence evi gas is that the team went Nevada ran out of g eld in overtime and made just 0-for-8 from the e three free throws i in the ve-minute period. But Carter seems seem to have learned from that loss. In each of the Wolf Packs last three (against Hawaii, Fresno State and games (agains Boise State), he has played 10 players. The top six guys (Armon Johnson, Babbitt, Dario Hunt, Joey Luke Ba Shaw, Brandon Fields and Ray Shaw Kraemer) are still seeing a Krae majority of minutes, but even a ma two-to-three-minute (real-time) two break for them is great. bre Carter should keep this strategy Ca against Utah State and save some of his key players for the stretch run.

UTAH STATE E
35, Forward, Nate Bendall endall Junior, 6-foot-9, 245 pounds; 10.6 ppg, 5.9 rpg ley 42, Forward, Tai Wesley ounds; Junior, 6-foot-7, 240 pounds; 13.0 ppg, 6.7 rpg 5, Guard/Forward, Pooh Williams Junior, 6-foot-3, 200 pounds; 8.2 ppg, 52.1 rpg ayle 21, Guard, Jared Quayle Senior, 6-foot-1, 180 2 apg pounds; 12.0 ppg, 4.2 wbold 24, Guard, Tyler Newbold Junior, 6-foot-4, 210 7 FG pounds; 8.5 ppg, .447 percentage

WAC STANDINGS

Standings Conference
Louisiana Tech Utah State Nevada San Jose State Fresno State Idaho Boise State Hawaii 6-2 6-2 5-3 5-4 4-5 2-6 2-7 2-7

Overall
18-4 16-6 13-8 13-8 12-9 11-12 10-10 11-11 9-13

New Mexico State 6-2

NEVADA
5, Forward, Luke Babbitt bitt Sophomore, 6-foot-9, 225 pounds; 21.4 ppg, 9.9 rpg 44, Forward, Dario Hunt 8, 230 Sophomore, 6-foot-8, pg pounds; 6.4 ppg, 7.1 rpg w 3, Forward, Joey Shaw Senior, 6-foot-6, 210 pounds; 10.6 ppg, 5.0 rpg elds 0, Guard, Brandon Fields Senior, 6-foot-4, 190 pounds; 15.0 ppg, 2.4 apg nson 23, Guard, Armon Johnson Junior, 6-foot-3, 195 pounds; cent15.8 ppg, .505 FG percentage

COME ON, ARMON! ARMON

In Nevadas last ve games (which go back to the Utah State game) game), Nevada point guard Armon Johnson is averaging 12.4 points and 7.4 assists per game. These are very v good numbers, but pale in comparison to what wh he was averaging in the 16 games prior. averaged 16.7 points In those games, Johnson John game while shooting 54.2 percent and 4.9 assists per gam from the oor. In the last ve games, he shot just 38.1 percent from the eld. taken on more of a passing Hes undoubtedly take evidenced by his increase in mindset as of late (as evi Pack needs him to be more assists), but the Wolf Pac aggressive at stretches du during the game. few players in the WAC who Johnson is one of the f down a pull-up jumper, and can consistently knock d that left-handed oater he hes almost perfected tha time. No one doubts his skill set, shoots from time to time charge more, especially against but he needs to take cha Nevadas climb to the top of Utah State, in order for N continue. the conference to contin

TALE OF THE TAPE

*All statistics thru games 2/2/2010

Nevada
48.8 35.6 70.7 14.2 12.1 +5.9 81.0 45.0 +4.0 5.9 4.4 75.1 17.1 12.0 .619

Category
OFFENSE Field Goal Pct. 3-Point Pct. Free Throw Pct. Assists Turnovers Scoring Margin Scoring DEFENSE Field Goal Pct. Rebound Margin Steals Blocks Scoring

Utah State
48.3 41.6 76.5 16.0 11.1 +13.5 73.3 39.8 + 6.2 5.0 3.7 59.7 16.7 10.6 .727

WEEKLY GLANCE Showdown with the Aggies A

It was only a couple of f da weeks ago that Nevada ndblew a 10-point secondh half lead against Utah State. Now, with the Wolf f rst Pack one game out of evada place in the WAC, Nevada n. Its faces Utah State again. ack. simple for the Wolf Pack. With a three-way tie for eeds to rst place, Nevada needs der to beat the Aggies in order h three stay in the hunt. With teams tied for rst, a loss fcult would make it very dif for the Wolf Pack to win the conference with only nine he games remaining in the season.

KEEP FEEDING RAY

Wolf Pack guard Ray Kr Kraemer was perfect against Utah State literally. He nished 5-for-5 from the eld (4-for-4 from three-point land), with 14 points. The only problem was that he didnt attempt a shot after the 11:49 mark in th the second half. You dont have to be a g genius to realize that when a guy has a hot hand, you l let him shoot until he starts missing. Kraemer could have be been that spark Nevada needed down the stretch in its rst meeting against Utah State. Instead, the W Wolf Pack started feeding Babbitt on almost every possession and forgot about its hot outside shooter. If Kraemer comes out smoking as he did the rst time these teams met, he needs to keep shooting and stretching the defense itll help Babbitt get better looks in the post and give giv Johnson more one-on-one opportunities at the top of the key.
Juan Lopez can be reache reached at jlopez@nevadasagebrush. com.

MISCELLANEOUS Personal Fouls Offensive Rebounds Won-Lost Pct.

Lukas Eggen

THIS WEEKS GAME ME

Nevada at Utah State e

WAC TOP 50 STAT LEADERS

Points: FG %: K. Gibson L. Babbitt LTU Nevada Nevada 21.6 (5) 53.0 (21) 9.9 (25)

When: 7 p.m. Saturday day Where: Dee Glen Smith mith

Spectrum (10,270)

Rebounds: L. Babbitt

* National ranking in parentheses

Radio: ESPN Radio 630 TV: ESPNU

Nevada head coach David Davi Carter

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MAKING THE CALL

STAFF PICKS
OPTIMIST SAYS: Nevada is playing not only to avenge its embarrassing home loss to Utah State, but to stay in the Western Athletic Conference title hunt. Playing one of the conferences top teams, Ray Kraemer gets hot, Luke Babbitt continues his scoring onslaught and the Wolf Pack scores an impressive victory on the road. OUTCOME: Nevada wins 77-69. PESSIMIST SAYS: The Wolf Pack has yet to beat a quality opponent on the road. Utah State, which is tied for rst place in the WAC, is on a tear. The Aggies have won ve games in a row by an average of 21.7 points per game. Playing at home, Utah State will roll to another victory and Nevadas road struggles will continue. OUTCOME: Utah State wins 82-71.

DIFFERENCE MAKER TAI WESLEY

Utah State forwa forward Tai Wesley made life difcult for Nevada in the teams rst meeting. Wesley scored 15 points and grabbed six rebounds in the Aggies 79-72 overtime victory. During Utah States ve-game winning streak, Wesley averaged 12 points per gam game and helped the Aggies into a three-way tie for rst place. Add forward Nate Ben Bendall, who averages 10.9 points per game and Utah State has one of the most dynam dynamic inside games in the conference. It will be up to Nevada forwards Luke Babbitt, Joey Shaw and Dario Hunt to shut down the Aggies forwards or Utah State will be able to control the game from start to nish. Utah State S forward Tai Wesley
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