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QSU drag queens strut their stuff


The drag queens showed off in Reno, strutting across the stage in their platform boots and sequined dresses. They performed to a packed house, to music and the laughter of the crowd. The Queer Student Union kicked off its third annual drag show Friday in the Joe Crowley Student Union Theater. The drag queens entertained with [...]

Speaker discusses UN


With issues such as immigration and international relations under constant debate in the United States, Flipside is seeking to add some clarity by bringing experts to campus. During the next two weeks, author and international relations-focused journalist Barbara Crossette will talk about tension between the United States and the United Nations. There will be a forum with experts to discuss immigration issues.

Preparing for the zombies


Some would say that the zombie apocalypse is inevitable. That it’s only a matter of time before the era of mankind ends and the bloodthirsty undead are roaming the cities, hunting for fresh meat. That survivors will flock together in order to survive, creating various strategies to protect themselves from hordes of zombies. But before that happens, what is humanity doing to prepare itself against the inevitable? What plans are being made?

Prof. reveals crisis in French identity


What does it mean to be French? Right now, France is involved in a very volatile political climate as the question of French identity constantly arises, one University of Nevada, Reno professor said. Do you have to be white, Christian and have been born in France in order to be considered French? Is it enough to just live there and pay taxes? These are just some of the many questions that Charles Tshimanga examines in his new book.

Hispanic heritage month brings culture to campus


From poetry to politics and movies to music, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Latino culture with a wide variety of fun events until Oct. 17. These events are not limited to Latino students. They’re all-inclusive events, including concerts, plays and political discussions.