Two ex-terrorists spoke about their experiences and views to a packed house in the Joe Crowley Student Union Ballroom last week.

First, Kamel Saleem spoke about his experiences with terrorism as a child. He said he remembers smuggling weapons to a terrorist organization and watching his friend die as a result. Then, Walid Shoebat spoke about his experience as a terrorist recruiter in Chicago. Together, they talked about their conversions to Christianity.

For about 30 years, celebrity opinion has taken off, especially when voiced in the political arena.

The opinion becomes highly visible and occasionally divisive, but rarely makes-or-breaks an election, Stacy Gordon, a University of Nevada, Reno political science professor, said.
She said they help to get people excited for an event but do little else.

Students hear the word “terrorist” almost daily, but few get the opportunity to hear the terrorists’ views. Thursday, students will have the chance to listen to two terrorists-turned-peace-activists give their lecture titled “Why We Want to Kill You.”

A recap of the news for the week of Oct. 14.

While today’s studies show that four-out-of-five college students drink, nary an alcoholic drop can be seen at University of Nevada, Reno-sponsored events.

With the inordinate amount of stairs to hoist my bike up and the intoxicating co-eds who lure me off my intended path, going to class is an Olympian feat.

Though University of Nevada, Reno has become the accepted moniker of this fair university, most of its students are unaware of the controversy surrounding the “, Reno” and the venom it still carries.

In the world of entertainment, the alumni of the University of Nevada, Reno have left an unexpected mark, influencing everything from rollercoasters to sitcoms to the freedom of YouTube.

Art Williamson knew almost everything about Chris Ford, although Ford didn’t know much about his longtime barber. So to fix this problem Ford, a University of Nevada, Reno grad, started making things up.

Pirate’s Pizza theme doesn’t ruin dining experience.

The Reno Indie Competition brings movie makers from all over the world.

Students hear a lot about ways they can save the environment but most tips about water heaters and thermostats are out of students’ control.

Tickets to Attell’s show at the Silver Legacy can be purchased here.

Reno will become a little more colorful when people flock to the Peppermill Casino as it hosts the National Tattoo Association’s Tattoo Convention this week.