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TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2009 SUMMER ISSUESERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO SINCE 1893

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EMILY STOTT /NEVADA SAGEBRUSHUniversity of Nevada, Reno students Zack Teran, Norievelle De Vega and Mike Kossow with the John Mackay statue in the Quad.

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Pirates once dueled here.

Right during the 1980spring commencementtwo people, presumably

students, in full pirate garbstarted swashbuckling then

and there.The crowdof family,students andadministra-tors watchedin shock. Thepirates boltedwhen securitystarted to ap-proach andslashed the

microphonechord on their way out.

Those pirates are still at large.That piece of university

history likely wont be found inany pamphlets or the universityWeb site. But its one of thetidbits that makes the Campuson the Hill worth attending.And it is not alone.

THE BEANIE DEBACLEPowderheads likely wouldnt

complain too much, but untilthe late 1940s and early 1950s,freshmen were required to wearbeanies all the time.

It wasnt quite university

policy. It was upperclassmenpolicy.

Freshmen who forgot theheadgear faced mild beatingsand other forms of hazing atthe hands of those who wentthrough the same experiencesa few years earlier.

Then, Hitler lost the warand the Greatest Generationstarted filling up the univer-sity.

You imagine trying to force aWorld War II veteran to wear abeanie if he didnt want to.

Now imagine why thistradition died shortly after thefirst GI Bill.

TAKING AN OFFICEOn the third floor of the Joe

Crowley Student Union, theCenter for Cultural Diversityoccupies a pretty cushy office.But that almost two-year-oldspace, and those preceding it,needed to be fought for.

Enter the 70s. The BlackStudent Union, precursor to theBlack Student Organization, wastired of not having office spaceso they took over the studentgovernment offices until thestudent body president agreedto give them a space.

The siege lasted several

hours but never got violent.This goes to show that equality

sometimes needs to be taken.

THE TERRORS OF ARTA large, refrigerator-like ob-

ject was left in front of the oldlibrary during the 90s. Manyof the details have been lost totime but folks who rememberit say it was large enough toimpede traffic and cause quitethe ruckus - probably becauseit ticked.

The bomb squad showed upto disarm the art, which largelyshut down the campus libraryfor a few hours.

Some might argue the art wasunnecessary and, well, not art. I

say it got people to think abouttheir lives differently, making it

a pretty huge success.Take that as a challenge, art

students.

SHOW YOUR BUTT FORFREEDOM

My dad once told mesomething very valuable: Itis sometimes better to begforgiveness than it is to askpermission.

The university administratorsin the early 2000s had the sameidea.

The student body was gettingkind of wily at the turn of thecentury. They wanted to dosomething zany and mooning

something (UNLV, I hope) wasthe solution. But they went

against my dads advice andasked permission.

Then university President JoeCrowley said, as expected, no. Ayear or two later a new presi-dent came in and the studentsasked to moon again.

The new president, JohnLilley, looked at the studentsquizzically and then researchedthe laws. Technically, Lilley toldthe students, he couldnt givepermission for mass indecentexposure, even if the universitypolice wouldnt really care.

The students, I assume,sighed and went to study or dosomething else that wasnt a

mass mooning.Lilley then sent one of his vice

presidents to give the studentleadership a bit of a wink anda nudge. And the moon off wasborn.

Keep that lesson in mindwhen spending the next four-or-so years here. This place ismore than just a land grantinstitution that was founded in1873. Its a place with history,often the kind thats made bystudents.

So go out there and makeyour mark, even if you didntask permission first.

Nick Coltrain can be reached [email protected].

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Students drop their pants toward Las Vegas at the Moon Off during Mackay Week.

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Coltrain

The little knownhistory of the

Campus on the Hill

Programs offer out of classroom academics

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The University of Nevada, Renos concrete canoe team placed fifth nationally this year.

By Jessica Fryman

When movin g to a newplace, its important to un-derstand the various safetyservices available. The Uni-versity of Nevada, Reno hasits own police departmentand other safety features oncampus.

THE UNIVERSITY OFNEVADA, RENO POLICEDEPARTMENT

The UNRPD office is locatedon the first floor of the Fitzger-ald Student Services Building.To report a non-emergency

call: 775-334-2677 To reach the office call:

775-784-4013 To report a crime visit:

http://unr.edu/police/reports/ To reach Director Adam

Garcia: [email protected] 775-784-4689

UNRPD offers rape ag-gression defense classes forstudents throughout the year,so keep an eye out for theschedule at unr.edu.

Garcia will also write amonthly column in The Ne-vada Sagebrush to announcesafety tips and upcomingprograms.

CAMPUS ESCORTCampus Escort, a free ride

service, drives students to des-tinations either to or from theuniversity within a two-mileradius of campus.

The student-employeesdrive marked vans. The escortservice will not take studentsto alcohol establishments ordrive people who are intoxi-cated.

Campus Escort is closed forthe summer but will re-open inthe fall. Call 775-742-6808 for a

ride. Hours (Aug. 23-Dec. 16

and Jan. 19-May 12):7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday

through Saturday For more information,

visit unr.edu/escort.

BLUE LIGHTSMore than 20 blue light

towers are around campus foremergency situations, Garciasaid. Pushing the emergencybutton will illuminate theblue light at the top of thetower and connect studentsto 911 dispatch who will sendappropriate servicemen to thescene.

It provides for a safer envi-ronment, Garcia said.

He said he advises students touse the blue lights rather thantheir cell phones if they are in an

emergency situation and near ablue light tower.

SAFETY TIPSGarcia said new students at

UNR should be particularlycareful because they are outsideof their usual comfort zone.Garcia advised students to:Be aware of surroundingsDont listen to your iPod or

use your phone when walkingalone Look around at other

peopleDont leave your valuables

alone, even for a minute Dont leave valuables in

vehicleLock doors

Jessica Fryman can be reached [email protected].

By Nick Coltrain

College learning isnt justgrades and lectures.

College learning is aboutgetting into the real worldand doing things employ-ers will want in the future.

The University of Nevada,Reno emphasizes that, withevery college and most of the80-plus majors offering op-portunities that cant be foundin the classroom.

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE,BIOTECHNOLOGY ANDNATURAL RESOURCES

Undergraduates in theCollege of Agriculture,Biotechnology and NaturalResources can get involved inlab work about as soon as theyare interested in it, CABNRresearcher Christie Howard,Ph.D., said.

In just one example of non-classroom learning, Howard isworking with undergradua te

students on UNRs first forayinto the International Geneti-cally Engineered Machinecompetition. The team ofbiochemistry, chemical engi-neering and biology majorsare attempting to manipulatebacteria into producing a partof the cinnamon compoundcalled cynnamaldahyde.The next step is to move thecynnamaldahyde gene intoaquatic plants because thecinnamon compound is atoxin for mosquito larvae. Thestudents will present theirresearch to a panel of judges atthe Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology in October.

Howard said that while ju-niors and seniors make up thecurrent team, underclassmen

are welcome to join as well.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATION

Aside from the multi-majorGovernors Cup competition,the College of Business Admin-istration also offers three oppor-

tunities to look at business froman international perspective.Students can go to Toronto tolearn about Canadas economicand trade relationship with theUnited States, London to studywith business professors or goto Macau to learn about theglobal gaming industry.

Accounting majors can alsopractice their craft by assistinglocals fill out their income taxreturns.

Business students also havecross-major opportunitiesthrough the Integrated Market-ing Communications program

with journalism students. Andwhile its not busi ness s pecific,students can also compete inthe statewide Governors Cupbusiness plan competition.

COLLEGE OF LIBERALARTS

The College of Liberal Artsis the largest college on cam-pus, with more than 3,000students in 22 majors. While theout-of-classroom learning op-portunities are as varied as themajors, each field has differentpossibilities.

For example, psychology,sociology and other majors canparticipate in undergraduateresearch while anthropologymajors can go on archaeologi-cal expeditions in Alaska or Vir-

ginia City. Theater majors canwork on actual productions,on or off campus, and criminaljustice majors can take intern-ships with law enforcementagencies, courts, parole andprobation services and juvenileservices.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONThe College of Education

offers real-world experiencesthrough internships with theWashoe County School Districtand the ability for students towork as substitute teachers.

The internships last for 16 or20 weeks during either the fall orspring. Interns are also eligiblefor scholarships.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

The College of Engineer-ing, which encompasses theexpected engineering degreesbut also the computer sci-ences, allows for undergradu-ate research for students in thecollege. In the past, computerscience majors have helped

develop artificial intelligence.Engineering majors alsoparticipate annually in theconcrete canoe competition,where they build the unlikelyboat and then race the fin-ished product. This year, theconcrete canoe team finishedfifth nationally.

COLLEGE OF SCIENCEUNR is different from most

Carnegie-class research in-

stitutions: it not only allowsundergraduate research but en-courages it, said Christina Cho,head of advising, recruitmentand retention for the College ofScience.

The College of Science workswith a variety of government

agencies, such as the NevadaBureau of Mines or the LosAlamos National Laboratory,she said.

Some College of Science ma-jors require unique research fora mandatory senior thesis.

Students interested in un-dergraduate research shouldcontact their faculty advisersdirectly, Cho said.

SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM

The Reynolds School ofJournalism has recentlystarted hosting news nightsthroughout the year in whichstudents can put the skills theylearn in the classroom to thetest, J-School Dean Jerry Cep-pos said.

Last year, students used theirmultimedia and writing skills tocover the presidential electionand inauguration night for theJournalism School Web site.

Advertising and public rela-tions students can also enterinto the cross-college IntegratedMarketing Communicationscompetition, in which UNRfrequently earns nationalrecognition. The team of about30 students will develop a na-

tional marketing campaign for aproduct of their choice and thenpresent it at a regional and, ifsuccessful, a national competi-tion.

Nick Coltrain can be reached [email protected].

For a complete list ofmajors, go to www.unr.edu/programs/undergradbycol-lege.htmlFor more information onany undergraduate opportu-

nities, visit the homepage ofthe respective college.

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1COLLEGE COURTYARD APARTMENTS1150 Seminary Ave.775-786-1150collegecourtyard.blogspot.com

Distance from campus: 0.73 milesRatesFour-bedroom apartments, $435 monthly perbedroomAmenities and Other InfoFully furnishedFree DSLIncludes microwave and dishwasherOn-site laundry facilityNo pets allowed

2COLLEGE TERRACE1155 N. Sierra St., #7775-324-1880

Distance from campus:0.72 milesRates-Private rooms:Semester private room, $320 monthly12-month private room, $275 monthlySummer private room, $195 monthly$300 deposit-Shared Rooms (two people):Semester, $235 monthly12-month, $195 monthlySummer, $119 monthly$300 depositAmenities and Other InfoGated with high-tech securityFree wireless InternetFitness centerFree housekeepingIndividual leasesLarge four bedroom apartmentsCompletely furnishedControlled underground parkingCentral heating and air conditioning

Fully equipped kitchensPrivate balconiesCable ready

3NEVADA HILLS1050 Nevada St., #126775-359-4494

Distance from campus:0.72 milesRatesOne-bedroom/one-bathroom, $585 monthlyTwo-bedroom/two-bathroom, $750 monthlySpecials may be availableAmenities and Other InfoWater, sewer and trash services includedCable and Internet access availablePermit parkingOn-site laundryCats accepted, with $200 nonrefundabledeposit

4NORTH VIRGINIAN APARTMENTS

1617 N. Virginia St.775-786-3734

Distance from campus:0.09 milesRatesFurnished studios, $465 monthly$300 depositAmenities and Other InfoUtilities included, except phone and cableRecreation roomOn-site laundry facilitiesOutdoor community patio with barbecuesWireless InternetComputer roomNo pets allowed

5NORTHTOWNE SUMMIT APART-MENTS2777 Northtowne Lane775-359-7245

Distance from campus:2.58 milesRatesOne-bedroom/one-bathroom, $830 monthlyTwo-bedroom/two-bathroom, $1025 monthlyAmenities and Other InfoWater and sewer services providedInternet service available for $38 monthlyWasher and dryer in every unitExpanded basic cable includedReserved covered parking

6RIVERWOOD APARTMENTS ANDSELF805 Kuenzli St.775-786-5737

Distance from campus:2.4 milesRatesStudios, $570 monthlyOne-bedroom, $670 monthly1x1 deluxe, $700 monthlyTwo-bedroom/one-bathroom, $760 monthlyAmenities and Other InfoTwo poolsGatedBarbecue area24-hour emergency maintenanceIncludes dishwashers, except in studioapartmentsCommunity laundry roomPets welcome (20 lb. max.) with $350 securitydeposit

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TALUS POINT3970 Covington Way775-786-0511

Distance from campus: 1.09 milesRatesStudios, $600One-bedroom/one-bathroom, $650-690monthlyTwo-bedroom/one-bathroom flat, $750monthlyTwo-bedroom/one-and-a-half-bathroomtownhome, $800-$890 monthlyThree-bedroom/two-and-a-half-bathroom,$900-$1075 monthlyApplication fee is $25Amenities and Other InfoWater and trash services providedCable and Internet capabilityLaundry facilities on-site, washer/dryercapability in all rooms except studios andone-bedroom apartmentsPool to be remodeled over summer

8THE EDGE AT RENO

CONDOMINIUMS200 Talus at North Virginia Street775-786-6133edge-reno.com

Distance from campus: 1.12 milesRatesTwo-bedroom, three-bedroom and four-bedroom units availableUsually rented by bedroom, units also availablefor leaseRates vary by ownerAmenities and Other InfoFree wireless InternetIndividual leasesWasher/dryer hookups in each unitFitness centerCentral A/CPoolParking availableNo pets allowed

9UNIVERSITY HIGHLANDS2800 Enterprise Road775-348-2005

Distance from campus: 1.46 milesRatesTwo-bedroom/two-bathroom, $499 per personmonthlyThree-bedroom/three-bathroom, $449 perperson monthlyFour-bedroom/four-bathroom, $399 perperson monthlyFour-bedroom/two-bathroom, $349 per person

monthlyAmenities and Other InfoFully furnishedInternet and water services providedTanning room24-hour computer lab24-hour fitness center, basketball andvolleyball courtsPool and hot tubNo pets allowed

10VILLAGE AT IDLEWILD APART-MENTS1450 Idlewild Drive775-324-7280villageatidlewildpark.com

Distance from campus: 1.16 milesRatesStudios, $795 monthlyOne-bedroom/one-bathroom, $870 monthlyTwo-bedroom/two-bathroom, $1095 or $1195

monthly, depending on layoutAmenities and Other InfoWater, sewer and trash services automaticallybilled24-hour fitness roomSeasonal heated pool and year-round hot tubGuest suites available, rented nightly and fully

furnishedPets are breed- and size-restricted (50 lb. max),$400 deposit required

11VILLAGER APARTMENTS1500 Valley Road775-786-1384

Distance from campus:0.81 milesRatesStudios with shared kitchens and private bath-rooms, $450 monthly$300 deposit requiredAmenities and Other InfoAll utilities includedRooms wired for cableFree wireless Internet24-hour on-site laundryPool availableComputer room and services freeFree parkingNo pets allowed

12WESTWOOD SIERRA1555 N. Sierra St.775-786-2479

Distance from campus:0.28 milesRates-Two-bedroom/two-bathroom apartments:$765 monthly on ground floor$795 on upper level, facing inside courtyard$820 on upper level, facing outwardAmenities and Other InfoThree-tenant limit for two-bedroomsTwo-tenant limit for one-bedroomWater and trash services included, electric andgas not includedPool open during summer monthsStrict noise restrictionsOnly cats, with $500 deposit

13WOLF RUN VILLAGE467 Beverly St.775-329-4960

Distance from campus: .2 milesRatesFive single-occupancy, individual lease roomswith private bathroomsDownstairs bedrooms, $425 monthlyUpstairs bedrooms, $425 or $445 monthly,depending on size$25 to run credit check (without a co-signer)$150 Refundable Security Deposit$100 Condo FeeAmenities and Other InfoFurnished living room and televisionFull kitchen with microwave, oven, range,dishwasher, refrigerator, large locking pantriesand garbage disposalFull sized washer and dryer in each unitFiber-optic high speed Internet with nodeposits.Paid sewer, trash and local telephoneBackyard with patio and bike rackPets approved on a case-by-case basis

14ZEPHYR POINTE9699 McCarran Blvd.775-624-0707

Distance from campus: 4.03 milesRates$35 application feeOne-bedroom/one-bathroom, $707 monthlyTwo-bedroom/two-bathroom, $846 monthlyThree-bedroom/two-bathroom, $979 monthlyAmenities and Other InfoWater, sewer and trash services providedPool, playground, fitness center, tennis courtsand computer roomUp to two small pets allowed, $250 deposit and$25 monthly rent

*Distance from campus was calculated from 1664N. Virginia St.

15RESHALLSCost Comparison based on eightmonths

Nye HallCommunity bathroomsTwo-person bedroom, $593.75 monthlySingle bedroom, $762.50 monthlyArgenta HallBathroom in two-person room, $762.50monthlyWhite Pine HallFour-bedroom suites, two bathrooms andliving areaTwo-person bedroom, $593.75 monthlySingle room, $762.50 monthlyLincoln HallAll-male hall, community bathroomsTwo-person bedroom, $593.75 monthlySingle room, $762.50 monthlyJuniper HallCommunity bathrooms, sinks in roomsTwo-person room, $593.75 monthlySingle room, $762.50 monthlyManzanita HallAll-female hall, community bathroomsTwo-person bedroom, $593.75 monthlySingle room, $762.50 monthlyCanada HallThree-bedroom suites, two bathrooms, living areaand kitchenettesTwo-person bedroom, $658.75 monthlySierra HallTwo-person room with bathroom, $658.75monthlySingle room with bathroom, $775 monthlyTwo-person room with bathroom and livingarea, $826.25 monthly

APARTMENTS AND RESHALLS

RESTAURANTS

1J.J.S PIE COMPANY555 W. Fifth St.775-786-5555 Located:About 1.5 miles southwest of

campus Hours:11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through

Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and SaturdayAtmosphere:Casual, similar to a small sports

bar, video games and pinball machines aroundthe restaurant. Menu Overview: About $23 for a 16-inch

specialty pizza, $19 for a 16-inch cheese pizza,

about $6 for a sub sandwich. Recommendation: J.J.s Special with pep-

peroni, salami, sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes,onions and bell peppers - 16-inch pizza for$24.81.

2BETOS MEXICAN FOOD575 W. Fifth St.775-324-0632Located:About 1.5 miles southwest of

campusHours:10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every dayAtmosphere:Pungent smell of Mexican food,

traditional Mexican decorations, casual, smallervenue with about 10 tables.Menu Overview: $6 for most of the combina-

tion plates which come with beans and rice. Someof the many combo options are: three enchiladas,three tacos, and one enchilada and one tostada.Recommendation:Wet burrito, which comes

with a sauce and cheese topping, for $5.

3MI RANCHITO500 Denslowe Drive775-337-8411 Located:About 1.6 miles east of cam-

pusHours:9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every dayAtmosphere:Small, casual venue with tradi-

tional Mexican decorations, including paintingsby famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Menu Overview: About $5 for a burrito,

about $7 for various combination plates. Recommendation: Burrito with two tacos

for $6.50.

4PHO 777102 E. Second St.775-323-7777 Located: About 1.5 miles south of

campusHours:10 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day Atmosphere: Small, crowded venue with

traditional Asian decorations and wooden chop-sticks on every table.Menu Overview:About $6 for various soups

or Vietnamese noodle dishes which have a chewytexture.

Recommendation:Shrimp and pork noodlebowl for $5.50.

5CHINA DINER275 West St.775-786-3636 Located: About 1.5 miles south of

campusHours:11 to 3 a.m. every day Atmosphere:Small, quiet venue with glass

windows or mirrors on all walls. Menu Overview: $6.95 for combination

plates of two a la carte items and rice or chowmein. Some a la carte items include beef broccoli,lemon chicken, sesame chicken, sweet and sourpork and vegetable delight. Recommendation:Any of the combination

plates for $6.95.

6REDS LITTLE WALDORF SALOON1661 N. Virginia St.Phone: 775-337-9255Hours:11 a.m. to close every day

Atmoshphere: The Wal has been aroundsince 1917. Its a large room with wooden high-top tables and booths. Wolf Pack decorations andother memorabilia cover the walls and ceiling ofthe restaurant.Menu Overview: About $8 for a burger, pizza

or sandwich. Appetizers start at $3. Reccomendation: The Jiffy Burger, which

comes with peanut butter, jack cheese and baconfor $8.50.

RENO HOT SPOTS

1RIVERSIDE MOVIE THEATER11 N. Sierra St.775-786-2753 Located:About 1 mile south of campus

Ticket prices: $6.75 for matinee, $9.50 forevening, $9.75 for weekend evening

2NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART160 W. Liberty St.775-329-3333 Located: About 1.5 miles south of

campus

Hours:10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday throughSunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays. Galleriesclosed Monday, Tuesday and national holidays. Ticket prices:$8 for students, $10 for adultsVisit nevadaart.org for exhibition details.

3ACES BASEBALL STADIUM250 Evans Ave.775-334-4700 Located: About 1.1 miles southeast of

campus Tickets: $7-$23 Game times:Visit renoaces.com for a team

schedule

4MEADOWOOD MALL5000 Meadowood Mall Circle775-827-8450Located:About 5.5 miles southeast of

campus Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday throughSaturday. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Stores: Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfit-

ters, Anchor Blue, Bath & Body Works, Buckle,Charlotte Russe, Express, Foot Locker, Gap, HotTopic, JCPenney, Journeys, Lane Bryant, Macy*s,PacSun, Payless ShoeSource, Sears, Silver & BlueOutfitters, Skechers, Spencers Gifts, Sports Au-thority, Tillys, Victorias Secret, Wet Seal, Zumiez.For a full list of stores visit shopmeadowood.com.

5LEGENDS AT SPARKS MARINA1310 Scheels Drive775.358.3800 Located: About 5.7 miles east of

campus Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondaythrough

Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday Stores: Adidas, Ann Taylor Factory, Banana

Republic Factory Store, BCBG Max Azria,Converse, Forever 21, Gap Outlet, GUESS Fac-tory Store, Kenneth Cole Company Store, MichaelKors, Nike Factory Store, Nine West Outlet, Saks

Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Scheels, Tommy HilfigerCompany Store, Vans, Volcom. For a full list ofstores visit experiencelegends.com.

6THE SUMMIT RENO13925 S. Virginia St.775-853-7800Located:About 12 miles southeast of

campus Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through

Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday Stores:Abercrombie and Fitch, Aropastale,

American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor, BananaRepublic, bebe, Buckle, Charlotte Russe, Dil-lards, Gap, Guess, Hollister, Hot Topic, J. Crew,Lane Bryant, Levis, Lucky Brand Jeans, NewYork and Company, PacSun, Tillys, New Yorkand Company, Old Navy, Zumiez. For a full list ofstores visit summitonline.com.

7WINGFIELD PARK2 N. Arlington St. Located: About 1.3 miles south of

campus Wingfield Park is located on the Truckee

River in the heart of downtown Reno. It houses aampitheater where many events are held, includ-ing concerts and festivals. Wingfield Park is alsoon the Truckee River Whitewater Park, a .5 milekayak course.

BUSES

Getting around Reno without a car means knowing at least two bus routes: Route 1 and the SierraSpirit. The free Sierra Spirit runs every 10 minutes down North Virginia Street from campus to downtown.Route 1 runs from downtown at East Fourth and North Center streets, two blocks from a Sierra Spiritstop, down to Meadowood Mall. A single fare cost $2. Go to rtcwashoe.com for more information.

See page A12 for full reviews of Naan & Kabab (7), Blue Moon Gourmet Pizza (8) and PierinosRistorante Italiano (9)


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Good pizza in more than a Blue Moon

By Melinda Chemor

The dining room of Naan &Kabab has a feeling of step-ping into a cozy, cultural sideof Reno. The bright, colorfulbuilding decorated in bluesand yellows invites custom-

ers into a cozy little cornerof South Virginia Street. Thedining area is small and inti-mate and the table settings aredecorative. The tables offer anew spicethe red-coloredand lemony sumakin ad-dition to the plain salt andpepper shakers.

The menu offers humus(chickpea dip), falafel (smallground bean patties) and otherMiddle Eastern cuisine. Theplatters carry on the colorfultheme. The veggie combinationappetizer ($7.50) is a good dealwith green dolmades (stuffedgrape leaves), humus, a lightsprinkling of red sumak, a pieceof falafel with tahini (sesameseed oil) sauce and a serving of

baba ghanoush (roasted egg-plant, garlic and tahini sauce).While the rest of the appetizerswere good, the eggplant left

something to be desired. Thetriangularly-cut naan breadis served with all meals andmakes an excellent dipper forthe appetizers.

One of the tastier dishes isthe kabobs, especially the koo-bedeh. The koobedeh ($6.95) is

made up of 90 percent beef and10 percent lamb. Many mightbe intimidated by the lamb, butthe taste is subtle and can onlybe described as premium ham-burger meat. An alternative tothe kabobs are the gyros ($9.50),which are make-it-yourselfsandwiches. The plate containsstir-fried beef lightly covered intahini and served with a lightbalsamic vinegar dressed saladwith a side of fluffy basmatirice.

A meal at Naan & Kabab isnot complete without a servingof baklava ($2.50) which comesin two pieces.

The clients at Naan & Kababare of various age groups. Therestaurant was designed by

the University of Nevada, Renointerior design class and thecolors chosen reflect a modernMediterranean appeal.

The kitchen at Naan andKabab is busy with waitressesrushing in and out, cooksexpertly laying skewers onthe 17 burner stove and theowner, Chef Maurice Afraimi,running back and forth fromthe dining room to the kitchenmaking sure his restaurant isrunning smoothly. He oftencomes out to check on hisdiners and is open to sugges-tions.

Naan & Kabab is Renos onlyMiddle Eastern restaurant andoffers a tasty cultural alternativeto the boring chain restaurantcuisine.

Melinda Chemor can be reachedat [email protected].

Naan & Kabab

2740 S. Virginia St.RenoHours: From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.Monday through Sunday.Read a menu online atwww.naanandkabab.com.

TRY IT YOURSELF

By Julian Rhodes

It is strange to think thatthe color blue is so often as-sociated with depression. Thesky, for instance, is a beautifulshade of blue. The ocean isblue also, as are the Smurfs,Cookie Monster, Park Placeand Boardwalk. The othercommonality between theseotherwise unrelated itemsis that they all make peoplehappy. But these things arenothing compared to the joyexperienced from a singleslice of Blue Moon Gourmet

Pizza.From the moment you enter

Blue Moon, a wave of artsy zestoverwhelms your every move.Tastefully blue walls, originalpaintings and flyers for a dozenlocal events give this pizzeria a

real Reno vibe. Music from anemployees iPod plays lightlythroughout the restaurant,a fitting choice given a goodportion of customers andemployees alike are collegestudents.

The menu features a varietyof specialty pizzas, as well asa nice, long ingredient list forcustomizations, includingartichoke hearts, jalapeopeppers, pine nuts, scallions,smoked turkey and zucchini.

The two specialty pizzas in-gredients that stuck out mostwere the Iron Man and theTahoe Ranch.

The wait is not too long, andthe decorations alone makefor great conversation.

Once the pizzas arrived, theywere superb. The Iron Man wastopped with Italian sausage,spicy pepperoni, roasted pep-pers, sauted mushrooms andwas drizzle d with hot pepperoil. For a medium, it cost abit more than the everydaydelivery ($19.73) but the fresh

Blue Moon Gourmet Pizza

190 California Ave.Reno775-324-2828Hours: Noon to 9 p.m. daily.

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The Iron Man is one of the many gourmet pizzas at Blue Moon Pizza.

Naan & Kabab: A reward for a curious palate

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Owner and Head Chef Maurice Afraimi, above left, brings out the veggie combination appetizer to guests at Naan & Kabab, located at 2740 S. Virginia St. in Reno.

By Ruth Anderson

Tucked between a DollarLoan Center and a nail salon,Pierinos Ristorante Italianoseems an unlikely candidatefor some of the most outstand-ing food in Reno.

The deceiving exterior bringsto mind the clich you cantjudge a book by its cover.

However, Pierinos home-made soups, sauces and breads,along with their exceptional

service, bring a slice of Italianculture to Reno.

Contrary to many restau-rants, meals are not rushedbut savored. During the meal,servers strive for minimalinteraction, allowing patronsto enjoy their food uninter-rupted. They come to thetable only to ensure that wineglasses are full and customersneeds are met.

You wont see anythingfrom a frozen package or can,owner Wanida Black said. Allthe soups, sauces and dough

are homemade, and we flavorour own sausage.

Patrons can begin with anynumber of appetizers, such ascheese sticks, calamari fritti or

Homemade Italian makes Pierinosone of the best restaurants in town

Pierinos Ristorante Italiano

575 Keystone Ave.Reno775-322-3492Hours: From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.Monday through Sunday.

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Gourmet pies prove

why this pizzeria isa Reno favorite

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ingredients and calculatedtaste of this pie were well worthit.

The Tahoe Ranch was evenbetter, labeled as one of theselect gourmet pizzas,it definitely lived up to itstitle. Differing from the typicalmarinara, the Tahoe Ranch is

spread with ranch dressing andtopped with red onions, baconbits, chicken and fresh toma-toes. One bite into this deli-cious, original dish will granttaste buds a quick glimpse ofheaven. But, of course, theupgrade to a gourmet pizzacomes at a price. A mediumTahoe Ranch costs $21.02.

One of the staples of BlueMoons signature pizzas is itsdelectable crust. Not too crispy

but not too doughy, the cruston both the Tahoe Ranch andIron Man is a nice medium,creating a twisting bread tocompliment the toppings.

The Blue Moon GourmetPizza menu also features anumber of calzones ($8.95)and salads for those who dontwant to get thei r hands d irty.

The Blue Moon salad ($4.75for small, $6.15 for large) sticksout from the monotony of

Caesar and house salads withcabbage, noodles, sliveredalmonds, sesame seeds, greenonions, oriental oil and vinegardressing.

From the calzone selection,the Rex Mega Chicken and theChez Bleu Moon are equallyscrumptious. The Rex MegaChicken is fairly basic withred sauce, cheese, pepperoni,olives, mushrooms and garlic,but throws a curveball in with

barbecued chicken. Con-versely, the Chez Bleu Moonis anything but clich withprosciutto ham, sun-driedtomatoes, scallions, chevrecheese, mozzarella, herbs andgarlic.

For the most part, the serviceat Blue Moon was very good,despite some rumors I hadheard about bad experiences.I received regular refills, thewaiter/che f consiste ntly

checked up on my table andthe experience was quitepleasant.

Overall, Blue Moon is one ofthe finest gems Reno has to of-fer. Although a bit pricey, youget what you pay for in someof the best pizza you will evertaste.

Julian Rhodes can be reached [email protected].

garlic bread.The bruschetta Toscana is

an exquisite combination oftoasted rolls, tomatoes, garlic,basil, olive oil and Parmesan.Also, the vongole oregano is ex-cellent, with its steamed clams,oregano and garlic in a whitewine sauce.

Aside from the appetizers,

the homemade soups are a

superb introduction to a meal,especially when coupled with aCaesar salad.

For the main course, patronscan enjoy a well-portionedvariety of pastas, calzonis andpizzas. The meat calzoni isa delectable combination ofblended ricotta, mozzarellaand Parmesan with pepperoni,salami and Canadian bacon.

Pierinos is also known fortheir pizzas. The conglomerateof toppings and homemade

dough make pizza an excellent

choice, especially for families.Prior to a recent remodel,

pizza was only offered onone side of the building withthe restaurant located on theother.

I combined the pizzeria andrestaurant so families couldenjoy the whole experience,Black said.

Also notable is their spicysausage ravioli with marinarasauce. The simple combina-tion of basil, garlic, oregano,

green onions and parsley fools

taste buds with an explosion offlavor.

Each recipe comes directlyfrom Italy, which Black believesis partly what makes Pierinosso successful.

The restaurant was startedby three Italians who broughtfamily recipes from their origi-nal locations in Italy, Blacksaid. You dont change whatworks.

The restaurant also has a full-service bar and an extensive

wine selection. Customers

fortunate enough to have therestaurants namesake, Pierino,as their server will become privyto the origins and histories ofnearly every wine offered.

Aside from Pierinos knowledgeof wines, he also has a passion formusic. He can be seen movingabout the restaurant, accordionin hand, serenading patrons.The first Tuesday of each month,Pierinos hosts the Silver StateAccordion Club, a world-classgroup of accordion players.

The restaurant is very ro-

mantic and a great date place,Black said. We get a lot ofproposals with Pierino playingin the background.

Black believes that custom-ers will continue to come toPierinos because of the excel-lent food and service.

We dont try to make thingsright, Black said. We makethem better.

Ruth Anderson can be reachedat arts-entertainment@neva-

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By Jay Balagna

The Reno Aces, a Triple-Abaseball team affiliated withthe Arizona Diamondbacks,will play the end of their inau-gural season during the firstfew weeks of the fall semester,giving students the opportunityto spend a few dollars to watchprofessional baseball just a fewblocks from campus.

Tickets to home games startat $7 for general admissiontickets and range into themid-$20 for seats closer tohome plate, Aces spokesmanT.J. Lasita said.

This is a very high level ofbaseball with a very professionalproduction Lasita said We

The team plays in Aces Ball-

park, a brand-new baseball-specific stadium located onthe eastern edge of downtownReno.

We average about 6,500 fansper game, which is very goodfor a city the size of Reno,Lasita said. That puts us in thetop third of teams in the PacificCoast League.

In addition to professional-level baseball walking distancefrom campus, the Aces alsooffer game-day perks suchas fireworks for every Fridaynight game and free posters orbobblehead dolls.

I love going to games,University of Nevada, Renojournalism professor Bob Fel

can walk all the way around itand stand on the outfield fence.It feels very intimate.

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By Jay Balagna

With a football team look-ing to head to its fifth con-secutive bowl game, a mensbasketball team vying for itseighth-straight post-seasonappearance and a womensbasketball team coming off itsbest post-season placing inteam history, theres definitelyplenty of excitement in WolfPack sports. And with freetickets to home games for ev-

ery sport, students can watchthat excitement live.All students need to do is

show their student ID to getinto games, Adam Hyde, astudent worker in the LinkPiazzo Ticket Office, said.

For football games, ticketsare available the Mondaybefore the game, for (mens)basketball theyre availablethe day of the game at 10a.m. and for all other sportsstudents just show their ID toget in.

Those tickets will come inhandy when the Wolf Packsquares off against high-qual-ity opponents in home gamesagainst Missouri, cross-staterival the University of Nevada,Las Vegas and Western Athletic

Conference powerhouses like

Fresno State and Hawaii, Wolf

Pack Assistant Director of Mar-keting and Promotions DarrenPinkney said.

We have some eventsbefore the season starts to getstudents pumped up, too,Pinkney said.

Those events includepainting the N located in themountains north of campusand the annual Mackay Mad-ness event.

This year, were trying toturn Mackay Madness awayfrom just an evening for in-coming freshman and makeit more of a Traditions 101 forall students, Pinkney said.We want to get studentsexcited.

Jay Balagna can be reached at

[email protected].

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Nevada finished second in the WAC Tournament last season.

2009-10 INTRAMURAL CALENDARS Sport Deadline Meeting Start Finish Format

Flag Football Aug. 28 Sept. 3 Sept. 8 Oct. 16 LeagueIndoor Soccer Aug. 28 Sept. 3 Sept. 8 Oct. 16 LeagueRacquetball Sept. 15 N/A Sept. 25 Sept. 26 TournamentVolleyball Oct. 1 Oct. 9 Oct. 19 Dec. 4 LeagueOutdoor Soccer Oct. 1 Oct. 9 Oct. 19 Dec. 4 LeagueSoftball Oct. 6 N/A Oct. 17 Oct. 18 TournamentWolf Trot 5K Oct. 16 N/A Oct. 24 Oct. 24 RaceSwimming/Belly Flop Oct. 21 N/A Oct. 28 Oct. 29 Tournament3-on-3 Basketball Dec. 18 N/A Jan. 19 Jan. 29 Tournament

Basketball (5 v. 5) Jan. 22 Jan. 28 Feb. 1 March 12 LeagueFrozen Flag Football Jan. 22 Jan. 28 Feb. 1 March 12 LeagueFutsal (Soccer) Feb. 23 N/A March 5 March 6 TournamentOutdoor Soccer March 2 March 11 March 22 April 30 LeagueDodgeball March 2 March 11 March 22 April 30 LeagueTable Tennis March 30 N/A April 9 April 10 TournamentGrass Volleyball April 20 N/A May 1 May 2 Tournament

SUMMER INTRAMURAL CALENDARS

Basketball (5 v. 5) June 9 N/A June 14 July 9 LeagueVolleyball July 14 N/A July 19 Aug. 12 League

A new break from Wolf Pack sports

Stay active with on-campus intramural sports

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INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE

Aces Baseball Stadium250 Evans Ave.775-334-4700TicketsGeneral Admission: $7Right Field Reserved: $9Outfield Reserved: $12Infield Reserved: $15Infield Premium: $23Game timesGo to renoaces.com for fullteam schedule.

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By Jay Balagna

The department of CampusRecreation and Wellness at theUniversity of Nevada, Reno willcontinue its intramural programduring the 2009-10 school year.Sports for the program includeteam sports like flag football,soccer, basketball and volleyballas well as individual sports likeswimming, table tennis and a5-kilometer run.

Basically its a way for athleticstudents to continue playingsports, Katelyn Floyd, an ad-ministrative assistant with CRW,said. Even if students didnt playsports before coming to UNR,with these its still easy to learn.

Officials at Lombardi Rec-reation Center anticipate highturnouts to most of the sports,as they have had in years past,Floyd said.

Weve even had a lot of

people at summer intramurals,so I think the interest level is stillhigh, she said.

Any student enrolled in atleast one credit at UNR can playa league intramural or enter anintramural tournament for asmall fee, Floyd said.

Many of the popular teamsports, like basketball, are di-vided into leagues based on skilllevel with a separate league forGreek houses on campus.

While leagues can last weeks,and often include a cham-pionship round, most of theintramural tournaments forindividual or smaller sports lastonly a day or two, Floyd said.

The tournaments are greatbecause they are so short,Floyd said. Theyre easy to fitinto busy schedules.

Jay Balagna can be reached [email protected].

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The Wolf Pack played hard against then-ranked Texas Tech last season, earning a bit of national recognition as a result.

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