Sol Blume: the appeal of boutique music festivals
Folks unfamiliar with music festivals might not be aware of one of the worst travesties they often commit. Two words: repeat headliners. Big-name festivals like …
Author Cai Emmons discusses importance of research in realistic fiction novel
Let’s be honest — for most authors, good research is never easy. For Cai Emmons, however, it was vital to have an in-depth understanding of …
“Captain Marvel” analyzes xenophobia, consequences of war violence, sexism
Marvel Studios has always done an exceptional job with analyzing social issues in their stories. In “Captain Marvel”, the latest installment of Disney’s Marvel film …
Keep your hands to yourself at festivals
Festivals are one of the many ways people escape the routine of daily life, for hundreds — sometimes even thousands — of dollars. Music, food, …
Actress Krystil Tift gives powerful presentation on intersectionality in performance poetry
Krystil Tift is not only an assistant professor of Theater and Performance Studies at Kennesaw State University, but she’s also an incredibly talented actress who’s …
2019 UNR drag show features Shangela, brilliant local queens, kings, performers
Courtesy of the Queer Student Union and the Associated Students of the University of Nevada, the school brought back its annual drag show on Wednesday, …
Solange packs a punch with mellow, velvety voice in “When I Get Home”
Back with another compelling and blissful work of art, Solange Knowles dropped her fourth studio album, “When I Get Home”, on Friday, March 1. This …
Not every college student needs a pet
Growing up with pets is a common experience in the U.S. According to the American Pet Products Association, 68 percent of households in the country …
2019 TEDxUNR captivates crowd with thoughtful array of speakers
TEDxUniversityofNevada has become much more than just a Reno thing. Having reached more than 42 million video views worldwide, the annual conference has gained national …
Art museum in new University Arts Building features array of works from various cultures, time periods
The grand opening of the new University Arts Building has been highly anticipated since construction began in the summer of 2017. On Friday, Feb. 22, …