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College of Engineering Dean Emmanuel Maragakis said he wasn’t surprised by the college’s grade distribution, which showed a lower number of A’s given than the university average.
Last spring, 39 percent of the grades were A’s and 30 percent were B’s.
“Are students more diligent today than [...]
Tags: College of Engineering, Grade Distribution, grade inflation, UNR
Posted in News, grade inflation
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The College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources is rigorous but many students rise to the occasion, Associate Dean Carol Condit said.
“Our students work hard and they earn their grades,” Condit said.
Last spring, 49 percent of grades given were A’s and 32 percent B’s.
Assistant professor [...]
Tags: Biotechnology, CABNR, Grade Distribution, grade inflation, UNR
Posted in News, grade inflation
Nicholas Delehanty, 25, looks like a student as he sits at a table in Starbucks, engrossed in his Mac laptop. Delehanty, however, is an instructor of philosophy at the University of Nevada, Reno. In his free time, Delehanty likes to apply his philosophy to music and comedy.
Delehanty used to be in an up-and-coming band called Da Capo that sounds like an “‘80s post-punk sound†he said. Da Capo, like many of Delehanty's previous bands, broke up after going on tour.
Tags: Da Capo, Nick Delehanty, professor, profile, TV You Can Heckle
Posted in InsideReno, Old, Opinion
Fresh Mex is an authentic, family-owned Mexican restaurant priding itself on fresh ingredients. A lack of microwaves and can openers serves as an indicator for a dedication to unprocessed meals.
Though the restaurant itself serves alcohol, it is a family-friendly establishment. That is why, as of May 1, the owners of Fresh Mex will be expanding into a bar in hopes of giving patrons a more mature place to drink.
Tags: bar, Fresh Mex, local spotlight
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, InsideReno
The Studio on Fourth was a major art scene Thursday night. Art lovers from all over rallied together for fellow local artist Omar Pierce's fundraiser for his new photography book. The book hits shelves early fall but needs additional funding to give it the push it needs.
Tags: local, photography, student
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, InsideReno, Other
Before the Smoke-N-Head shop blew into town, “hookah†was a foreign word to many locals. However, with the rise of hookah lounges, such as Exotic Exhale, hookah is far from being unknown.
Alex Tabet, manager of the Smoke-N-Head Shop and owner of the soon to open Exotic Exhale hookah lounge, has noticed a rising interest in hookah smoking.
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, InsideReno
African drumming, fire spinning and aura readings created the mood at the River School fundraiser Saturday night. The scene was low-key and casual, with DJs spinning techno records and people dancing with unlit poi and socks with tennis balls stuffed inside, the customary practice device for fire spinning.
The River School is a hidden gem of [...]
Tags: fire spinning, fundraiser, Inside Reno, local event, River School
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, InsideReno
While The Diner is located all the way out in Golden Valley in a large shopping square, the drive is worth the food that is found inside. The décor is typical ‘50s diner, minus jukebox.
Tags: diner, Restaurant, Review
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, InsideReno
If you're in the mood for a little Italian go to Italy, but Americanized Italian is the next best thing. Villa Fresh Italia claims to be the real thing and seem traditional enough with offers of lasagna and stromboli.
Tags: joe, Restaurant, Review, UNR
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, InsideReno
With a plethora of ethnic restaurants in Reno, the temptation of new foods can be as strong as the low bank balance brought on by constantly dining out.
But there's hope for exploration: The city features Middle Eastern, Asian, Mexican and Russian stores. And with that variety, why not try making some yourself?
Tags: culture, dining
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Dining Guide 2009, Ethnic Food
The dining room of Naan and Kabab has a feeling of stepping into a cozy, cultural side of Reno. The bright, colorful building decorated in blues and yellows invites customers into a cozy little corner of South Virginia Street. The dining area is small and intimate and the table settings are decorative. The tables offer a new spice—the red-colored and lemony Sumak—in addition to the plain salt and pepper shakers.
Tags: ethnic, food, Restaurant, Review
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, InsideReno
The building that used to house the popular Fritz bar is currently sitting empty after Fritz's closure last semester. While Fritz served up delicious burgers and fries, it did not come close to the Awful Awful, a Reno tradition that will be served at the new restaurant to occupy the space, The Wolf Den.
Tags: cooming soon, food, Restaurant
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, InsideReno
The old, pink building is not much to look at, but the food at Bangkok Cuisine is worth the venture in. The parking is difficult and the alley is dark, but the smell of the food lures you inside.
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, InsideReno
At the Rink on the River, one ice skater fell, laughing on the way down. His friends skidded to a stop and sent ice into his face.
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, InsideReno
Complete with a story worthy of the Lifetime Channel, “The Secret Life of Bees†pits an abusive, dominating male against a strong and spunky heroine. Though a chick-flick in nature, this film provides a powerful message for any audience.
Set in 1964 South Carolina, the film is the moving tale of Lily Owens (Dakota Fanning, “Hound Dogâ€), a 14-year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother.
Posted in Arts & Entertainment
