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TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008

VOLUME CXIV NUMBER 28

Glick res, bans Hussein from UNR


Managing Editor
University President Milton Glick red professor Hussein S. Hussein on Friday, going against the recommendation of three of the four people on Husseins hearing committee and its judge. Hussein, who has sued dozens of administrators, including Glick, said police escorted him off campus, locking him and his graduate student out of his lab in the Fleischmann Agriculture Building. Glick also prohibited Hussein from coming to campus without an administrative escort.

Nick Coltrain

Hussein S. Hussein

Hussein lost his job Friday when Glick ruled harsher than recommended by the special committee members.

I have been treated in the most humiliating way you can treat a human being, Hussein said.
Hussein said we have to appeal the decision. Laurie Bollinger, Husseins sole graduate student, will need a new Ph.D. adviser. She has worked with Hussein for

six years and plans to graduate in December. Glick wrote that Marsha Read, associate vice president of the graduate school, will take charge of Bollingers program. Hearing ofcer Peter Breen, a former Washoe County judge, ruled before spring break that Hussein should be cleared of plagiarism charges but should face a reprimand for mislabeling more than $900,000 in donations as gifts instead of research grants. The University of Nevada, Reno can take a portion of grants to cover indirect costs such as facilities and administration.

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Council upholds election results


Staff Report
After students questioned its legitimacy, there will not be a new student government election because the judicial council ruled no one proved the violations affected the election. The newly elected ofcers will be sworn in Wednesday as planned. The student judicial council ruled Monday that none of the above should not have been a choice on the presidential ballot and incumbent should not have been on the liberal arts senate ballot next to Taylor R. Andersons name. Anderson said he thought the decision was fair. Before the election, the judicial council decided to list the two Taylor Andersons in alphabetical order and use middle initials. Incumbent was never intended to be on the ballot. I agree with the decisions the judicial council to made because of the consequences a new election would have on the student body, said Attorney General Lindsey Sanford, who defended the election commission in both cases. A new election would have caused more harm than good. The council ruled Friday that the 23 none of the above votes from Marchs presidential election are illegal and will be thrown out, ofcially making Eli Reilly the next Associated Students of the University of Nevada president. I thought (the decision) was fair, Sen. Shane Steinbauer said. Corinna (Cohn) didnt really emphasize the harm that could have been done. So, with what we gave them, I think they made a fair decision. Steinbauer and Corinna Cohn led a charge against the election commission last month because none of the above was not supposed to be a choice on the presidential or vice presidential ballots. If none of the above votes were counted as part of the total votes in the presidential race, neither Reilly nor his opponent, Sen. Carmen Gilbert, would have received a majority of the votes, which Websters Dictionary denes as more than half of the votes. Without the none of the above votes included in the total number of votes, Reilly won the majority of votes. I think they made the right decision, president-elect Eli Reilly said. Ill be ready with my slate of nominees (for the presidents cabinet) Wednesday and am ready to take ofce.

Jos, a 19-year-old business major, lives his life as any other student, though he must hide his undocumented status.

DANIEL CLARK /NEVADA SAGEBRUSH

I am the J same as everyone else


Editors Note: As a precaution, Jos and his friend Kyle will remain anonymous for this article. Both are University of Nevada, Reno students. Joss true name is being withheld. Kyles last name is omitted.

JESSICA FRYMAN | ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

BY THE NUMBERS

os knows life in Mexico only from the stories his parents tell him. Mostly he remembers hearing about how his dad never went to school and sometimes didnt have enough to eat growing up. Because of those struggles, Joss dad moved the family to America in 1994, where an education and a better life were possible. Now a business major at the University of Nevada, Reno, the undocumented 19-year-old is fullling what his parents brought him here to do. And although he faces chances of prison time and deportation, Jos isnt scared because life in America is all he knows. Jos said. I dont live in the shadows. Ive lived here for so long the fact that I am here illegally doesnt even go through my mind. When he was 4 years old, Jos slept in the backseat of the car while he, his two younger siblings and mother were smuggled into the United States. His father was already illegally in California when the rest of the family crossed into the United States to join him. Jos and his family are not alone. About 13 million illegal immigrants live in the United States, according to the Federation for American Immigration Reform. Every year, about 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high school and only about 10 percent go to college, according to the Immigration Policy Center. Jos is one of those few attending American universities, despite the risk of being discovered and not qualifying for nancial aid.

QSU ghts FDA policy for donating blood


Assistant News Editor

Rebecca Chase

is the estimated percent of undocumented high school graduates in the United States who attend college

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is the estimated percent of U.S.- born high school graduates who attend college

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EDUCATION
Jos started learning English when he was ve years old and quickly graduated from the English as a Second Language program about three years later. He continued his education in California, earning about a 3.5 GPA throughout school. Jos will never forget when he won the American Legion award in the eighth grade for showing courage, leadership and

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Daniel Jacques doesnt have HIV, hasnt been to Africa and hasnt had a tattoo within the last year. But the 29-year-old part-time instructor of organic chemistry isnt allowed to donate blood because of a Food and Drug Administration policy. The FDA prohibits any man who has had sex with another See BLOOD PageA5

man since 1977 from donating blood. Its discrimination, Jacques said. I can choose to go to Europe, I can choose to get a tattoo, but I cant choose to be gay. The Queer Student Union allowed students to adopt a gay man during last weeks blood drive in an effort to change the policy through awareness,

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PROFESSIONAL DRESS
Learn what women should wear for job interviews, from pants vs. skirts to the right types of shoes. Page A4

STAFF EDITORIAL
Undocumented students deserve amnesty from the U.S. government for attending college. Page A8

TATTOO
Body art strikes a balance between decorative art and ne art. With time, the line has blurred. Page A14

SCHACTER TAKES TITLE


Nevada senior David Schacter was among three of Nevada national title winning boxers Saturday. Page B1

INDEX
WEEKLY UPDATE .............................................A3 CLASSIFIEDS .............................................................. A7 PERSPECTIVES ...................................................... A8 A&E .............................................................................................A14 SPORTS .................................................................................... B1 INSIDE SCOOP ........................................................B2

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FACES OF NEVADA

Cross the country for charity


Jett Chapman
Staff Writer
University Nevada, Reno student Glenn Shapley plans to bike 4,000 miles across the country this summer all for charity. As a part of Push America, a non-prot organization for people with disabilities sponsored by fraternity Pi Kappa Phi, Shapley will take part in the Journey of Hope. The bicycle ride will take Shapley and others on a two-month trek from San Francisco to Washington D.C. Shapley, a 21-year-old music major, is a member of the Reno chapter of Pi Kapp and is the only local member that will embark on the Journey of Hope. According to the Push America Web site, about 85 men from various Pi Kapp chapters around the country will make up three different teams. The TransAmerica team will start in Seattle while the North and South Teams will start in San Francisco. On June 15, Shapley will start his cycling journey as part of the North Team in San Francisco. From there he will ride 75 miles a day with 30 other Journey of Hope team members, according to the Push America Web site. Shapley says all three teams will meet at the capitols steps in Washington D.C. on August 16,

MAKE A DONATION
Salt Lake City Denver Chicago Washington D.C. P People l can make k d donations ti to Push America and Glenn Shapleys bike ride online at secure.pushamerica.org/ glennshapley. They can also mail checks to: Push America 1325 N. Virginia St. Reno, NV 89503
After these organizations receive these grants, they can use them in any way they want to help the disabled, Phillips said. Phillips said there will be 50 stops in cities such as Salt Lake City, Denver and Carson City, for friendship visits, which allow team members to visit places like clinics and rehabilitation centers for children and adults with disabilities. On these visits, the Journey of Hope members can spend time with people and take them bowling, to play basketball or whatever activities they would like to do, Phillips said. Shapley said he will help host a puppet show called Kids on the Block throughout the journey. This program is designed to teach kids to see the person rst, creating an environment where kids feel more comfortable asking the puppets questions.

Reno San Francisco

The 4,000 mile route will take the bikers from one coast to the other.
and a celebratory banquet will be held. A senior at UNR, Shapley said this is the perfect way to spend his last summer. Shapley said after graduating he will join the working world and may not have an available summer to do an event like this in the future. I am excited about all the different states I will see, riding through the Rockies and encountering all kinds of unpredictable weather, said Shapley. To train for the event, Shapley said he has been riding 20- to 25-mile rides three to four times a week. By early June, he will be doing training rides of 60 miles three times a week. Shapley said he wants to remain partnered with Push America after he graduates and always be a part of the organization. Shapley said this is his rst experience doing a long distance bicycle ride and he has been training for it since last December. When I get to that huge hill I dont want to climb, I remember this ride is for someone else, Shapley said. My thoughts are on helping people across America. Shapley said his goal is to raise $5,000 in donations for Push America. Adam Phillips, marketing and public relations representative for Push America, said all the money raised on the Journey of Hope goes in the form of grants to all the organizations the Journey of Hope visits along the route.

Glenn Shapley, a 21-year-old music major, is riding 4,000 miles to Washington, D.C with his fraternity Pi Kappa Phi. The trip is part of a philanthropy event for disabled people.

CHRISTIAN PAULSEN /NEVADA SAGEBRUSH

Participants in the annual KATWalk start off the rst lap of the 5K/10K race Saturday in front of the Joe Crowley Student Union. The KATWalk supports CASA, a program that gives abused and neglected children a spokesperson in court.

Second annual KATWalk raises money for abused and neglected


Assistant News Editor
About 146 participants, most clad in white T-shirts with KATWalk striped across their chests, took a running start Saturday toward helping neglected and abused children who go through the Washoe County court system. Kappa Alpha Theta hosted its second annual KATWalk Saturday for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), a program that gives abused and neglected children a

Jessica Fryman

DANIEL CLARK /NEVADA SAGEBRUSH

spokesperson in court. Theta is the only organization in Northern Nevada that volunteers for CASA. The sorority raised $2,250 Saturday. Its just such a deserving cause, Jennifer Richards, who organized the event, said. They just do not have enough volunteers to support the program. Elizabeth Coleman, Miss Reno Sparks and Theta alumna, started off the races with a blow horn siren. All three courses the 1-mile, 5K and 10K started at the Joe Crowley Student Union

and traversed through campus. Theta sorority members cheered on the runners at several checkpoints throughout the courses so everyone would nish the race. Some participants went to the event to support the cause and others to support the sorority or for general health. It gets Greek life involved and we support other Greek organizations, said 19-year-old James Halliwell, a pledge for Sigma Alpha Epsilon. I just thought itd be a good cause.

Weekly Update
APRIL 15, 2008 ALPINE MEADOWS SIERRA-ATTAHOE BOREAL CLOSED MOUNT ROSE HEAVENLY NORTHSTAR WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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POWDER REPORT FOR THE SNOWBOUND STUDENT, WEVE PROVIDED BASE SNOW INCHES PER LOCATION AS WELL AS TAHOE WEATHER PREDICTIONS BY DAY
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POLICE BLOTTER
APRIL 14 Four University of Nevada, Reno students were cited for minor in possession/ consumption at College Court and Sierra Street. APRIL 13 Ofcers responded to a report of re at Mack Social Sciences Building. Ofcers searched the area and found cardboard that appeared partially burned, but no re was found.
A university student was arrested for MIPC at Nye Hall. An intoxicated student was cited for MIPC on North Sierra Street. A university student and a Truckee Meadows Community College student were cited for MIPC at College and Hillside drives. Two university students were cited for MIPC parked in the Sierra Street Parking Complex. Another male in the vehicle was also cited for MIPC.

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Closing dates: Boreal closed Sunday. Mt. Rose is tentatively closing April 20. Sierra-At-Tahoe is scheduled to close April 21.

Northstar is scheduled to close April 27. Alpine Meadows and Heavenly are tentatively closing May 4.

NEWS BRIEFS

THE GUIDE

Reserve your room


From weekly meetings to a large-scale dance, the Joe Crowley Student Union has the space available for students to make the most out of their campus. Students can reserve rooms in The Joe for their own personal use or for club events, said Nicole Shimabuku, The Joes scheduling assistant.
HOW TO RESERVE A ROOM
There are two different ways for students to book rooms in the Joe Crowley Student Union. People can visit the fourth oor, administrative ofces and speak with a scheduling assistant. They can also call the ofces at 775-784-6505 and reserve the room over the phone. Rooms need be reserved at least two weeks in advance. When they speak to a scheduling assistant, people should know the date they want the event, how many people they plan on having at the event and whether they will need any equipment, such as microphones or projectors. The Joe staff is currently working on an online system for people to rent rooms. People can reserve rooms two years in advance.

A few on-campus events will acknowledge this weeks International Violence and Crimes Awareness Week. Tuesday: Seorita Extraviada, a lm, will be shown from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in room 2023 in the William J. Raggio Building Thursday: Take Back the Night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Gateway Plaza in front of the Joe Crowley Student Union Take Back the Night focuses on violence against women and will feature a candlelight vigil to honor the known and unknown victims of violence. Rosemary Dixon, a womens studies lecturer and professor at UNR, Assemblyman David Bobzien, (D-Washoe) and Reno Police Chief Michael Poehlman are among those who will speak at the event. Theres been a lot of violence on campus and around campus this year. Its really affected the climate of campus, said Danielle Biselli, co-chair of Women Without Borders, an organization that helped plan the event. Violence sties peoples lives. Its everywhere its a huge problem abroad.

Events to raise crime, violence awareness

Business frat to host Battle of the Bands

COSTS

APRIL 12 A trafc stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for DUI and failure to maintain a lane at College and Terrace drives.
Two university students were cited for MIPC at College Court and Sierra Street. A trafc stop at Sierra and 11th streets resulted in the arrest of a TMCC student for DUI, MIPC, having an open container of alcohol in the vehicle and possession of methamphetamine paraphernalia. A juvenile passenger in the vehicle was cited for MIPC. A university student and a Reno High School student were cited for MIPC on North Virginia Street.

Student clubs recognized by the Associated Students of the University of Nevada dont have to pay to reserve a room. However, costs for student workers to work the event from moving furniture to running technical equipment vary depending on the attendance of the event. If an event has more than 150 people in attendance, the club will have to pay for a Joe staffer to run the event because of safety concerns. The cost is $11 per hour for each staffer running the event. These costs apply to use of The Joe movie theater on the third oor. Costs for people associated with the university who are not part of a student club can be found at The Joes administrative ofces.

COSTS COMPARED TO OTHER VENUES AROUND RENO

Harrahs: $100 for meeting and banquet rooms, $1,700 for ballroom Peppermill: $200 for smaller rooms, $2,500 for ballroom. If people purchase catering, there is no charge for room rates. Atlantis: $300 for smaller rooms, $2,000 for larger rooms

THIRD FLOOR

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Delta Sigma Pi will host its rst annual Battle of the Bands event Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Joe Crowley Student Union. Local bands Canto I, Harmonic Prophecy, Anchor Down, and Man the Clap are competing for a guitar and a cash prize. Its Delta Sigma Pis main fundraiser for this year, said Meghan Wagonseller, vice president of the business fraternitys public relations department. If you want to go to support local music, thats a great reason to go. Students can purchase hot dogs or hamburgers for $5. They can also buy rafe tickets for $1 each to have a chance to win golf for two at Arrow Creek, clothing packages from Reno Envy and more.

ROOMS PEOPLE CAN RESERVE IN THE JOE:

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APRIL 11 Three university students were cited for MIPC during a trafc stop.
Ofcers were informed of a distraught student at Nye Hall. The student was located in the Sierra Street Parking Complex and transported by REMSA to Saint Marys Regional Medical Center for evaluation. The report is listed under suicidal subject.

People can rent the following rooms in The Joe: 1 Rm. 317 2 Rm. 320 3 Rm. 323 4 Rm. 324 5 Rm. 420 6 Rm. 422 7 Rm. 423 8 The Joe Ballroom 9 The Great Room 1 0 The Rita Laden Senate Chambers 1 1 The Joe Theater

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FOURTH FLOOR

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Relay for Life, an overnight cancer walk, will be at Mackay Stadium April 25-26 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The event raises money to support research, education, advocacy and services. Students can form teams of 10 to 15 members with clubs or friends. Sign-up for $10 at http://events. cancer.org/unr. The event will kick off with a survivor lap to recognize those who are ghting or already won the ght against cancer. Survivors interested in participating in Relay for Life can also sign up at the Web site. Entertainment includes The Mark Sexton Band, swing dancing, root beer pong and a silent auction.

Cancer fundraiser sign ups this week

APRIL 10 A university employee reported nding burn marks and pry marks on two doors one at the Harry Reid Engineering building and one at the Scrugham Engineering building.
A university student reported that a window had been smashed on his vehicle and property inside was damaged after parking in the Sierra Street Parking Complex. A university employee reported nding his vehicle covered with egg shells and egg residue after parking in the West Stadium Parking Complex.

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Jessica Estepa, News Editor

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

SEE HOW YOUR MONEY IS BEING SPENT ON CAMPUS BUILDING PROJECTS

MATHEWSON IGT MATHEWSON-IGT KNOWLEDGE CENTER

Workers will make sure the building meets all state regulations and check the air conditioning and heating systems. They will also continue to plant grass.

APRIL 9 A university student reported the theft of property from an ofce in the Laxalt Mineral Research building.
DANIEL CLARK/ NEVADA SAGEBRUSH

Nick Coltrain was selected editorin-chief of the Nevada Sagebrush for 2008-09. Coltrain, a 20-year-old journalism major, has worked at the Sagebrush since fall 2005. He has served as the assistant news editor, news editor and managing editor. The selection process was based on a vote by a 12-member selection committee. The committee was made up of seven Sagebrush employees, journalism school senator Whitney Lee, two students from the journalism school, advertising manager Brooke Barlowe and Artemisia editor Kevin Clifford. Coltrain said he wants to help The Nevada Sagebrush continue to produce good journalism. The staff is incredibly talented, Coltrain said. I want to see them reach their full potential. Coltrain said he plans to hold an open forum discussion next year between administration, students and the general public to further educate people on community happenings. Coltrain said he welcomes new writers and photographers for next year. If you want to learn journalism, you have to do journalism, Coltrain said. He can be reached for questions, comments and concerns at [email protected]

Sagebrush selects next editor-in-chief

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PREPARE FOR INTERN SEASON


Present yourself with style and fashion to increase job opportunities this summer
REBECCA CHASE | ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

ob internships are about more than resumes and work experience. Women need to take their appearance into account while on the job and especially during the interview. Reno fashion consultant Betty Jayne offers advice to students on ways to impress future employers. You have to come together as a package, Jayne said. You have to look in the mirror and ask yourself, Is this the type of person I would hire? Part of the package is not drawing too much attention to the suit, Jayne said. You dont want anything to take away form your face, Jayne said.

CAREER FAIR
Tuesday, T d 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Joe Crowley Student Union Ballroom (4th oor) Engineering, Technical and Science Career and Internship Fair Tuesday, 4 p.m. 10 p.m. The Joe Ballroom Foyer Networking Reception Wednesday, 10 a.m. 3 p.m. The Joe Ballroom All majors and Education Career and Internship Fair Call 775-784-4678 with any questions

Avoid low-cut shirts, showing off your cleavage is not appropriate for a job interview

PANT SUIT VS. SKIRT SUIT


Both are professional and acceptable. The skirt suit is classic and preferred by most employers, Jayne said. There are still age groups that still prefer seeing a woman in a skirt, Jayne said. A good way to determine which to wear is to visit the building during normal work hours and see how others are dressed. Mimic that for the interview.

TOP TO BOTTOM
Hair
Wear your hair so it is pulled back from the face and people can see your eyes.

Makeup
Stick with natural colors. Some girls are putting different colors on their eyes, and thats not appropriate for an interview, Jayne said.

Its unprofessional to have any nonnatural colors or acryllics on your nger nails
PHOTOS BY DANIEL CLARK /NEVADA SAGEBRUSH

Shirt Cut: The shirt should be no lower than two inches from the
bottom of the neck. A jewel neckline is the safest length for a job interview. If youre going for an interview in a retail place then you could do a little more but youre always safe with a jewel neckline, Jayne said. Length: If you are wearing a jacket, the shirt sleeves need to come to the wrist. If you are going without the jacket, it should be long sleeves, but at the least, cover the shoulders. Color: Plain shirts work best. Designs often distract from the face.

Jacket Fit: The jacket needs to match the persons height. Shorter women need to
stay away from jackets with square pockets so as not to break up their body. Tall women should wear jackets that reach their hipline. Color: Jackets should be in business colors: black, brown, blue or tan.

Pants
The front of the pants need to have a slight crease to create a longer look. The pants should reach the part of the shoe where the heel and the shoe meet. Jayne said it might look long, but the pants should be a little longer when standing straight. This is to avoid the pants being too short when sitting.

Skirt
The skirt needs to look professional, meaning it cannot be too short. To determine skirt length, put your arms down standing straight. The skirt should not be higher than your ngertips.

Pantyhose
Pantyhose are not necessarily a must. However, they do add to the overall professional look. If you are wearing open-toed shoes and your nails are not painted, wear pantyhose. They should be either tan or nude in color. Black pantyhose should never be worn with a suit.

Shoes
If you are tall, stick with a small or wedge heel. For shorter women, a taller heel is allowed. Avoid shoes with spiky heels and shoes that have multiple straps. Open-toed shoes are acceptable if your toes and feet are well-groomed.

Nails
Paint your nails a neutral color such as light orange, nude or clear. Do not wear false nails to an interview because it distracts people from your face.

Perfume
Perfume is not needed for an interview. Its distracting and you run into people who are allergic, Jayne said. To avoid running into allergy problems but maintain a nice smell, wear mildly scented lotion with a hint of something natural or vanilla.

Purse
Either bring a briefcase or a small purse to the interview. A large purse could look sloppy and unprofessional. Some people think a big purse just has a lot of junk in it, Jayne said.

Accessories
Keep them to a minimum. Wear a small necklace that complements either your shirt or your eyes. Earrings should be small. Nothing big and bulky, Jayne said. The person needs to be focused on your eyes, not your jewelry.

Tattoos and multiple piercings


In a strict bussiness enviroment tattoos need to be covered up. Tattoos draw attention away from your qualications and on to the artwork. Piercings should be kept to one in each ear.

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duties, citing Nevada System of Higher Education code. One committee member said Hussein should be red. Two said he should be demoted and lose tenure. One said he should be reprimanded. Glick, who held the nal decision, red Hussein. Your acts in these areas demonstrate serious misconduct over many years, Glick wrote. Hussein said this is the latest in the schemes to destroy him. He has 11 lawsuits against university and NSHE ofcials. His allegations range from embezzlement to harassment to retribution. Hussein said the ght started in 2005 when he reported animal care violations at a UNR research farm. The U.S. Department of Agriculture ned UNR $11,400 for 46 violations that year. (My ght against the university) is not going to go away, Hussein said. They think this is going to put me on my knees and get me to drop my lawsuits and thats not going to happen. Hussein faced termination immediately after the USDA investigation. The 2005 charges were that Hussein damaged university property. He hired a veterinarian to take blood and fecal samples from pigs that were foaming from the mouth. Those charges were later dropped.

Hussein

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VOLUME CXV ISSUE 28


Editor in chief Brian Duggan
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But in a three-page letter, Glick agreed with the committees nding that Hussein plagiarized from his graduate students by sending excerpts from their masters theses to donating corporations. Hussein said it was for oversight and the student names appeared on the published theses. Glick would not comment for this story because it involves a personnel decision. The committee, composed of four faculty members, wrote that Hussein showed incompetence or inefciency in his

Christina Townsend hugs a member of the Queer Student Union, Friday in front of the Joe Crowley Student Union. The QSU allowed students to adopt a gay man during last weeks blood drive by donating in the name of a gay man.

REBECCA CHASE /NEVADA SAGEBRUSH

Blood

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former QSU president Caley Murray said. Murray said 43 people participated in the effort. Christina Townsend, a 24-year-old art and mechanical engineering double major, adopted Ronnie, a man living in Reno, who wanted to donate blood, but couldnt because of the FDA policy. Its unfair, Townsend said. They need to reevaluate the law. FDA spokeswomen Karen Riley said the policy is not meant to discriminate, but was adopted to protect the HIV virus from spreading. Riley said the policy is based on a study by the FDA that found men who have had sexual relations with other men are 60 times more likely to carry the virus than the general population, 800 times more likely than

rst-time blood donors and 8,000 times more likely than repeated blood donors. Its not that were saying were frowning on the practice, Riley said. We just recognize the risk. Despite the FDA statistics, the American Civil Liberties Union in Nevada believes the policy is discriminating and needs to change. Its an irrational rule, Lee Rowland, northern coordinator for the ACLU of Nevada, said. AIDS can affect anyone. A blanket ban on gay males is not only a bad policy because it prohibits people who want to help it also creates stereotypes that gay men have a disease. Rowland said the stereotype that gay men have AIDS is not only discrimination but a stereotype that is outdated. According to a study by the Center for Disease Control in 1994, the HIV virus was spreading mostly through heterosexual intercourse.

Straight men can have a disease too. Theyre (the FDA) correlating the word gay with disease, Alex Korostinsky, a 20-year-old physiology major who adopted a gay man for the blood drive, said. Science has given UBS a way of screening blood that has a one in a million chance of catching blood disease, Riley said. Riley said although a one-in-a million chance may seem small, UBS receives over 20 million blood donations per year, meaning there is a chance 20 people could receive HIV from a blood transfer. For men who have sex with men, it is discouraging, Riley said. But we have to balance that against the risk of 20 people being infected per year. Riley said the policy was reevaluated last year and can be reevaluated again. Its something we will always reexamine with new data, Riley said.

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NEWS
He buys products like energy drinks and nutrition bars from an online marketing company and gets paid to endorse the products by telling other people about them. Then he sells the products for his prot. He said he hopes the experience and the business degree hes working toward will help him develop his online business into something bigger for the future. Ive seen his work ability and its nothing different from a citizen, said Kyle, who has known Jos for eight years. Hes trying to contribute to the economy by going to school and getting a good job. Hes not just sitting around using what America has to offer. Unlike Jos, many undocumented students are unsure of what will happen next, according to UNR faculty who work with undocumented students. Many dont apply for college some fear exposing their families or cant afford tuition. According to the Immigration Policy Center, about 10 percent of undocumented students go to college. About 65 percent of U.S.-born high school graduates went to college last year, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The Nevada System of Higher Education estimates about 447 undocumented Nevada high school graduates attend college, but they dont know how many total undocumented students graduate from Nevada high schools. All estimates are guesses because there are not efcient ways to track undocumented people, Jane Nichols, vice chancellor for NSHE, said.

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once he has his business degree, despite challenges many undocumented people face in nding jobs. He said he knows people that will help him get through policies if problems happen when applying for jobs. But for many students without legal status, getting a degree is a challenge. Many majors, like education, require internships, which require background checks and a Social Security number. Perez said he knows students who base their career choices around a eld they can earn a degree without legal status. He said hes talked to students who question whether they should go to school at all if they wont be able to nd a job after graduation. My advice to them is to always stay in school, he said. A degree is something no one can take away from you. Get as much education as possible because it helps build a case (to get citizenship) later. Once pursuing a degree, some students face worries about being discovered and deported. Some UNR students told Perez they feared going to class or leaving their homes, especially when they hear about immigration raids, like the McDonalds raids that captured local and national headlines last year. Other undocumented students declined interviews from The Nevada Sagebrush in fear of being exposed. Its a tragic situation, Perez said. Seeing them struggle and suffer and not having the same opportunities to pursue their dreams there is something wrong about the way we are treating them. Perez said most of these students didnt choose to come to the United States, so the barriers they face in getting an education are unfair. About 2 million undocumented people under the age of 18 live in the United States, according to the Pew Hispanic Center. The DREAM Act, legislation that has been discussed in Congress for about seven years, would give illegal immigrants under 16 years old a path toward citizenship. They would be granted six years of legal residency if they graduate from a two-year college, complete two years toward a four-year degree or serve in the military for at least two years. Jos is not hopeful the DREAM Act will pass because it has already been in Congress for so long. For now, he plans to continue living in the United States illegally until he can get citizenship. I was raised here, he said. Theres better opportunity here. Its the American dream.

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IN-STATE TUITION FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS


In most states states, undocumented students are required to pay out-of-state tuition even if they attend an in-state university. Ten states allow undocumented students to pay instate tuition, according to the National Immigration Law Center. In those states, instate tuition is granted if they graduate from an in-state high school, attend a university instate for a certain number of
Universities just dont have any way to know, Nichols said. We just dont ask. UNR does not check whether prospective students are citizens of the United States and doesnt require Social Security numbers on applications because of privacy issues, the admissions ofce said. The university accepts students based on their applications. If you meet the criteria, you meet the criteria, Steve Maples, director of admissions, said. I just want as many qualied people to come here as possible. If UNR were to nd out about undocumented students, it would not report them because students information is protected through privacy laws, according to the admissions ofce. However, all illegal immigrants are subject to deportation, regardless if they are students, said Lori Haley, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Our role is to ensure that people in this country are here

patriotism. He said one of his classmates teased about losing the award to Jos, who wasnt even an American citizen. At school, his peers surrounded him with American culture. Like many kids, he played baseball, basketball and football in high school and enjoyed hanging out with friends. I can probably speak English better (than Spanish) now and I know more American (than Mexican) history, Jos said. At home, his parents immersed him in his Mexican roots. He watches Spanish television and eats Mexican food. His family used to celebrate Mexican holidays, but now practices American traditions, like Thanksgiving, too. Whether at school or home, Jos learned the value of education. After graduating from high school in 2006, Jos tried to join the Marines, but he said he was rejected because he didnt have a Social Security number. I wanted to do something for this country, put my part in, since I have been living here, he said. Disappointed, he applied for a few colleges and decided to attend UNR which doesnt require a Social Security number to apply. I want to get ahead in life, said Jos, who is the rst person in his family to go to college. Now a sophomore in college, Jos is already working toward a business career. Last month, he used his tax identication number to get his business license.

years have a pending applicayears, tion to legalize their status or agree to apply for legal status when possible. Nevada State Higher Education ofcials said Nevada accepts graduation from a Nevada high school to prove residency for in-state tuition, but Nevada was not included in national reports. Last year, the Nevada legislature decided to deny state
legally and that our country is safe, she said.

nancial nancial aid to students who could not provide citizenship. Now, undocumented students can only receive the Millennium Scholarship if they indicate they will pursue legal status. However, ofcials say there will be no follow-up as of right now. Nichols said NSHE estimates 96 undocumented students used the Millennium Scholarship last school year.
after spending a year-and-a-half in a California federal prison. Jos knows most businesses dont check the numbers, but universities do when giving federal nancial aid. He also knows not to carry his Social Security card with him because hed receive a felony if he were caught. I see my friends and they dont really have to worry about this stuff. They can get loans and scholarships, he said. I am happy for them that they dont have to go through the burden that I have to go through. Most private scholarships require an application to the FAFSA, which requires a Social Security number. I would never recommend undocumented students to apply (and accept federal) nancial aid because it is a criminal offense and it would place them in a worse position in the long run, said Daniel Perez, an assistant professor of Chicano and Latino Studies at UNR. It would lead to major issues when they apply for citizenship. It could ruin all their chances. Perez is also working with the National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies, which is in the process of establishing a scholarship fund for undocumented students who have graduated from high school and are pursuing a college degree. The organization is one of few across the United States that will give or gives nancial aid to undocumented students. Araceli Martinez, program coordinator for the Center for Student Cultural Diversity, came to the United States illegally when she was six years old. Although Martinez became a citizen before college, some illegal immigrants who attend UNR conde in her, so she understands their struggles. They try to balance expenses with school and helping their family, she said. Its not as easy for them to go to college and do well.

FINANCIAL AID
Jos learned being accepted to college wasnt going to be as easy as just going to school he had to decide how to pay for it too. When he was lling out his Free Application for Federal Student Aid, he stopped when his eyes scanned to the fourth question. It required a Social Security number, something he didnt have. Without a Social Security number or student visa, Jos is ineligible for federal scholarships, grants and loans. So instead of upgrading their two 14-year-old cars or moving out of their apartment and into a house, Joss parents pay all his tuition while supporting their three other children. It sucks to know they could get farther ahead in life if it wasnt for this burden (of) paying for my school, he said. To help pay for his living expenses, Jos occasionally sells beef jerky for untaxed cash in California. He resorted to buying a fake Social Security card in November so he could get a job in Reno too. Although situations vary, it takes most undocumented people between seven and 10 years to gain legal status, said Marie Sebrechts, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Joss parents have been trying to get citizenship for their family for a few years. He said the process is long and expensive. His mom has stopped putting in as much effort toward the process. Jos plans to apply for citizenship after he starts his career. Although they are not citizens, Jos and his parents pay taxes. He said both of his parents also have fake Social Security cards so they can work. Jos knows to be careful because one of his family members was caught using a fake Social Security number when he applied for a passport. He was deported

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WEB NOTES
STORY: ATO FOUND GUILTY OF HAZING On April 11, 9:18 a.m., Anonymous ATO wrote: Now that the punishment has been set and the issue is no longer under an appeal, I have decided to come forward and address this article. I am one of the ATOs that has been involved in this recent investigation. To rid the rumors that have been spread on campus, I want to say that we never fed our pledges raw chicken. We never did anything to intentionally hurt or cause the sickness of our pledges. We believe that one of our active members may have undercooked something but it was never intended to cause potential harm. We take responsibility for what we did and are not trying to dismiss the fact that we partook in the alleged hazing activities. Through this whole experience, we have been made aware of our ignorance and lack of understanding of the entire situation. We were told that if we were truthful, the university would work with us. We agreed to change and wanted that change not only for the fraternity but ourselves as individuals. We came up with a proposal which was hardly considered by UNR. We worked with the National Chapter to find a way to rid ATO of the bad eggs and start fresh but we were never given the chance. The University feels that if they completely start over that it will rid the chapter of such ignorance. I completely agree with the Greek board but on the other hand I want to express that there are a lot of good guys in our chapter that would do anything for anybody and wish we were just given the opportunity to prove ourselves. In two years we will be back with all new members and I look forward to helping build this new, stronger fraternity. REVIEW: SUPERHERO MOVIE BRINGS SPOOF GENRE TO NEW LOW On April 4, 11:12 a.m., Sagebrush Forum Troll wrote: Ro, John McCain... On April 7, 12:47 a.m., UNR Student wrote: I hope that the readers of the Nevada Sagebrush as well as those who are responsible for running it take the time to read this review. How dare you imply that something like watching a movie is, about as funny as the Holocaust and just as horrifying. One hopes that you and whatever qualies for your conscious, will see the gross error in your judgment and APOLOGIZE. Hopefully the Sagebrush will follow through when it said, Posting any content to our Web site implies that you have read and understand the following terms: We reserve the right to remove or edit any content that we deem as inappropriate. This includes, but is not limited to, any user-generated content that violates any federal, state, local or international law or is deemed by The Nevada Sagebrush to be inappropriate. You may not post content that degrades anyone on the basis of race, gender, sexual preference, ethnicity, class, national origin, religion or disability. Your review is very degrading to the many victims of the Holocaust and you ought to be very ashamed!

STAFF EDITORIAL I ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION

Give undocumented students amnesty

ut of the millions of students graduating from American high schools this year, about 65,000 of those graduates are in this country illegally. About 10 percent of those 65,000 students will attend a college or university this fall. Most of those students will receive no financial aid. Many will spend their college careers in a constant state of fear, unable to afford the cost or risk of obtaining legal status in the United States. Several students at the University of Nevada, Reno

who are here illegally did not want to comment for our front page story this week because of the possibility of deportation. These are people who are seeking to make their lives, and our society, better with a college education. They are not criminals, no matter what cable news might suggest. Undocumented students in Nevada and almost every state, despite any achievements theyve made in their academic careers, cannot apply for state or federal financial aid. Many undocumented

immigrants about 2 million of them came to the United States as children. Theyve grown up living in two worlds, existing as citizens of two countries. One officially, the other illegally. But in the end, whats the difference? Undocumented immigrants, especially their children, deserve amnesty. And they deserve it now. Students living here illegally should have the ability to live without fear of sending a parent to prison or deportation. We understand this isnt an easy issue and it wont be solved overnight. But its also

not as black and white as some people would like to think. The estimated 13 million people in the United States illegally arent going anywhere any time soon. It would be foolish to think we can deport them, no matter what Lou Dobbs says. But at the same time, we must nd a way to curb illegal border crossing without creating a moral hazard by simply granting amnesty to everyone. The demand is obviously there for a chance at life in the United States. Why dont we make it easier

to obtain it? While it may not solve the entire problem, there is an obvious solution that needs to be made: grant undocumented immigrants legal status if they want to pursue an education. After all, who are we to deny someone the right to a better life if they are willing to get an education? Its time that we demand action from our leaders. Its time to let these students worry more about contributing back to society than forcefully leaving it.

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EDITORIAL CARTOON

Advice for a successful onenight stand

he Sagebrushs sex columnist is off this week, so Im jumping in and writing a sex column from a males point of view for a change. With women dominating the conversations on sex with female sex writers and things like Sex and the City and The Vagina Monologues, society has neglected men on the topic of sex for decades. This week, fellas, Im writing about how to have a successful one-night stand. Theyre difcult to pull off but if you play your cards correctly, you can win a royal ush without giving the dealer your name or phone number! Those are the best kind of royal ushes. On a Friday or Saturday night, make yourself presentable by combing your hair and wearing some nice clothes. And when you hit the town, take a male friend with you so that he can be your wingman when you approach a group of eager ladies. The most important part of this process is knowing how to nd your victim. They come in all shapes and sizes: 36DD, 32C, etc. I nd that when youre scanning the bar, the willing usually have a low cleavage to high drunkenness ratio. If shes laughing hysterically and playfully touching Jordan C. anyone that walks by, bingo! Butler Take your wingman and approach your target. Buy her a drinkif she accepts your offer, youve hit the jackpot. Then when she asks for your name, lie. If your name is Steven, it is now Mike. If your name is Chris, its now Kyle. Nick? Dan. Tommy? Jimmy. Because the last thing you want is the possibility of the girl Facebooking your name the next morning and pursuing you for a relationship. Trust me: A good game needs a fake name. Same thing with your professiontell her you do something attractive. If youre a student, tell her youre a guitar player on tour. All chicks dig musicians. Other attractive professions include being a doctor, pilot or reghter. To be extra successful at one-night stands, write and memorize a funny story or two to go along with your fake profession to make her laugh. Laughing girls are horny girls. Buy her another drink or six and then insist that you go back to her place. Youll drive. When youre at her home and have already fed it to her, give her some pillow talk until she falls asleep. After the alcohol and sex, it wont take long. Wait another 15 minutes or so to make sure she wont wake up, then quietly put on your clothes and tiptoe out of the bedroom and to your car. With any luck, shell wake up the next morning without any memory of a reghting Mike introducing his pet snake to her cage. Ladies, I know what youre thinking: Youre a pig, Jordan C. Butler! Youre disgraceful! How can you advocate treating women like this? Well, ladies, I hear you loud and clear, but Im actually doing women a favor. You see, Im a feminist. Society shouldnt tell women how to behavewomen should have the freedom to treat their bodies however they want. Wed be treating women like children if we told them they couldnt sleep with men two hours after meeting them in a bar. Whether they want to be conservative and modest or promiscuous and kinky, women should have that choice. That is the logic of female empowerment and sexual independence. And with this column, Im helping men liberate promiscuous and kinky women everywhere! So go forth, fellas, and meet your equals for a one-night stand. Theyre waiting for you.

Theres always the Graduate Student Association.

INTERNET

What does YouTube say about us as a generation?


ust last week I asked myself the question: What is chocolate rain? For anyone who avidly watches YouTube videos, you know what Im talking about. Tay Zonday, a 25-year-old singer/songwriter with an unusually deep voice that gives Barry White a run for his money, recorded a song calledsurprise, surprise Chocolate Rain. The video accumulated 17 million views as of March 31 this year. Think thats impressive? Any YouTube fan will know the sensation Krystal of Chris Bick Crocker and his infamous Leave Britney Alone video. Seventy-two million times, people sat down to watch a hysterical feminine-looking man cry, smearing his poorly applied eye liner over the train wreckI mean, tragedywe know as Britney Spears. But perhaps my all-timefavorite video would have to be none other than a chipmunk.

This is a dramatic chipmunk, who, with a piercing evil eye, strikes fear into all who watch it. Only seven million views, but sometimes its about quality, not quantity, right? As these videos continue and YouTube quickly becomes the invention that everyone hits themselves for not thinking of rst, its hard to disagree that we are a generation that lms everything. While our parents participated in protests to express their political views, we have Obama Girl on YouTube to tell us why she has a crush on the senator from Illinois. While our grandparents enjoyed evening radio shows for family entertainment, we can watch dysfunctional families swap moms and become even more dysfunctional. And while we all hate to admit it, we still watch. Does it make us selfabsorbed? Maybe. Is it narcissistic to want to post videos of ourselves for the whole world to see? Id say so. But is it too hard to turn away from? Well, YouTube and The Hills wouldnt be in business if it werent. What is it about reality TV that we nd so teasingly unrealistic that we have to watch? How

do seven strangers really stop acting polite and start acting real in front of cameras? How do people stranded on islands really survive when theres never any danger of facing the true wild? For a generation thats living through an Orwellian nightmare of wiretapping and spying, we have oddly enough created reality shows like Big Brother. The irony is too much. And for a generation that hardly votes in presidential elections, perhaps its time to turn the debates into judged live singing contests. American Idol is never hurting for votes, and I would love to hear what Simon has to say about Hillary. Such a show would echo our need to sensationalize celebrities. I mean, Nicole Richie just gets skinnier and skinnier. Well, so are children in impoverished third-world countries. Where are their pictures? Dont get me wrong, I watch YouTube and reality TV with the best of them. But what does YouTube say about us as a society? Is this what we want to leave behind? Chocolate Rain and chipmunks? Because if so, my name is all over the next hit: Caramel Snow.

CAMPUSCHAT
What is the worst tattoo youve ever seen?
I saw a black panther on someones bicep. A guy who was bald had a tattoo of a lawn mower mowing his hair down.
Cameron Belt 19, economics Brian Wilcox 20, supply chain management

A Monster Energy drink on a lower right calf.

A guy who had a Mighty Mouse tattoo on his chest.

Faviola Carrillo 20, social work

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GAY MATTERS

Homosexual relationships often mirror heterosexual dynamics


henever my mother drinks, I try to avoid her. (For the record, she doesnt drink often, which probably explains why a single margarita is enough to get her buzzed.) Shes not an angry drunk nor a Debbie Downer. She simply asks questions she wouldnt normally ask my siblings and me. But those questions are usually aimed at me: When I caught you coming back into the house at 4 a.m., you werent just returning from taking out the trash, were you, Ricardo? One evening, when my rst boyfriend and I were at my house watching a movie, my mother wanted to speak to us. Judging by the amused expression on her face, I guessed she had been drinking wine. We sat down at the kitchen table, underneath the hanging light xture, the type youd nd in a police departments interrogation room. I want to ask you two a very serious question she began. Nathan and I looked nervously at each other, wondering what she would ask, fearful itd be something bad. Which one of you is the pitcher and which one is the catcher? she asked nally.

WEB NOTES
REVIEW: SUPERHERO MOVIE BRINGS SPOOF GENRE TO NEW LOW On April 7, 8:13 p.m., Cory wrote: Well, UNR Student, I am glad to see that the drudge of life has not desensitized you nor your moral obligation to respect history. I see no issue with this statement, and found it to be a humorous metaphor. People nd ways to become more offended than the material really is, the problem with free speech is that it isnt as free as some people would like to believe. You nd this offensive, therefore someone should take it down. How is anyone supposed to express themselves with that sort of mentality and fear present. If he had said something equally horrifying like, the thousands of Turks butchered by Vlad the Impaler or the death of the Russian peasants under Stalin it would not be such a dramatic impact on your soul. Yeah, but stuff happens, but we dont need to limit free speech because someone was offended. If he had said This movie had more Spanish than the San Juan Massacre I am sure you wouldnt be rising to the streets with your pitchfork. Its ne what he said, those who are offended by it are just people looking to be offended. Its not like he praised it, he used it in his article. I dont mind if you like to censor yourself, but for in the name of the Holocaust dont censor me. On April 8, 3:18 p.m., Well Then... wrote: Its a shame Julian Rhodes probably thought for no longer than a minute when crafting that knee-slapper Holocaust one-liner. (Its more of a shame if it took him longer and he still went with it.) However cheap and tawdry a columnist needs to be in order to elaborate on his lm elitism, then all the power to him. Itd boost his career if he starts saying such tasteful metaphors in public, too, rather than behind the Sagebrush editors.

I couldnt nish watching Superhero, but I also knew not to compare it to rape, genocide, or any other true tragedy. On April 8, 4:51 p.m., UNR Student wrote: How can you compare a voluntary act like watching a movie to the senseless slaughter of innocent people? How is that a humorous metaphor? You certainly dont understand my beliefs or my position. Yes, I would have been equally offended if this humorous metaphor had included Stalins slaughter, Bloody Sunday, Maos Great Step Forward, the Trail of Tears or any other inhumane event in history. I would normally agree with your arguments about the 1st Amendment and Free Speech that would be IF the author had (with his own money) bought the materials and produced the Sagebrush AND I had the chance to subscribe or cancel my subscription to it. However, since I am forced through student fees to help nance this student paper, I believe I am entitled (certainly able) to express my disgust for what I am paying for when it degrades the lives of others even if it only meant to be humorous. REVIEW: LEATHERHEADS FALL SHORT OF COMEDY GOAL On April 11, 10:57 a.m., rick redding wrote: Nicely written with some interesting insights. Good Job, Jay COLUMN: ILL HAVE A PET LEMUR THIS TIME NEXT YEAR On April 8, 7:33 a.m., Kaitlin wrote: Why get a lemur when you can get an ayeaye? On April 8, 10:47 a.m., Jenny Hemphill wrote: Congrats on your decision to join the Peace Corps. Once my student debt is paid off, I might join too! Plus, once youve domesticated your lemur you can take it with you on all your adventures; perhaps even giving it symbols to crash so people can drop coins in your silver cup. This might be a real money-making venture

We immediately began to laugh, both at the absurdity of the inquiry and out of relief. Upon appeasing her curiosity, I started thinking about the dynamics of gay relationships. My mothers euphemism is known in the gay community as being Ricardo a top or bottom, the Lopez terms deriving from the placement of the couple during intercourse. But being a top or a bottom in a relationship isnt strictly about what happens in the bedroom. The two terms reect an abstract state of mind, a model gay men seem to follow in their hookups or relationships. A top is generally the more masculine person in the relationship, and hes seen as the protector who does the majority of the leading. People might not readily recognize hes even gay because he doesnt fit the general stereotype of a gay man. Nonetheless, many tops are openly gay and quite active in their LGBT communities.

For some men, being a bottom denotes wanting to be taken care of and protected by his partner. A bottom may or may not appear more effeminate than his boyfriend. Like I said, many men dont t the mold society has so readily laid out for them. In a sense, assuming these roles in a relationship reduces confusion not only in the bedroom, but outside of it as well. Psychologists see this as a mirroring of heterosexual role-playing, the bottom taking on a more female-like persona while the top is the man. I am hesitant to adhere to these guidelines to explain the relationship dynamics between two gay men simply because I have a problem with gender roles. My own qualms with the gender binary, however, do not detract from the observed patterns between men. Growing up in a relatively heterosexual society, it makes sense that gay men will follow a well-established model for their relationshipswhether or not gender roles have any relevancy in todays modern society.
Ricardo Lopez is assistant design editor for The Nevada Sagebrush. He can be reached at [email protected]

POLITICAL OPINIONS

Abstinence-only education a problem in American public schools

m not normally a fan of bringing sex into the discussion about politics. Although the two are so intertwined with each other, thanks to the abortion debate and our bizarre obsession over a politicians sex life (evident in the sex scandal involving former Gov. Eliot Spitzer of New York), I didnt feel there was a story until recently that could merit a discussion outside of sexual peccadilloes and discussions of morality in our public leaders, even though most of us barely t that bill in our daily lives. Brian A TV station in Orlando, Ault Fla. last week reported a surveys ndings of Floridian teens in regards to the sexual education system in the state. Florida is one of a handful of states in the country that cater toward abstinence-only sex education (a mostly Republican concoction that, just by looking at

recent headlines, holds its own set of contradictions). The survey also showed that some teens believe smoking marijuana can prevent a woman from becoming pregnant. On the surface, this looks harmless and worthy of nothing but a hearty chuckle at Florida. I mean, over the past eight years, there have been many reasons, like the smoking marijuana belief, to laugh or chuck bottles of Jack Daniels along with jugs of Moonshine at the state of Florida. Upon further review, though, there is much more to be concerned and angry about. This study is only the latest in a series of criticisms that have been leveled at abstinence-only education. A simple Google search of abstinence-only education studies reveals 267,000 hits on the topic. Many of them involve articles and studies from 2005. There are also links to blurbs from the two congressionally-funded studies on abstinence-only programs such as the Waxman Report in 2004. Each of these pieces of information connects to one basic truth: Teaching abstinence-only sex education does not work.

Does the blame for this programs existence fall squarely on Republicans? Not all of it, no. Some of the blame may rest on abstinence-only educations initial momentum in the 80s under President Ronald Reagan and heavy funding for it under George W. Bushs presidency with help from the Republican Congress. But Id be careless not to mention that this idea started in 1996 under President Bill Clinton. So theres plenty of blame to spread around here. Im not knocking the concept of abstinence until marriage. As an ideal, it is a perfectly legitimate option for any teen or twenty-something. But each new report reinforces the simple fact that abstinence and abstinence-only education cannot be the only answer. Will this warning be followed? Given the United States publics past in regards to talking about sex, Im not that condent.
Brian Ault is a columnist for The Nevada Sagebrush. He can be reached at editor@ nevadasagebrush.com

ANOTHER LOOK

Unlike other countries, Japans education is very American

s an international student, I have plenty of opportunities to talk with other international students. Through these opportunities Ive found that other Asian countries, like Korea, China and Japan, share much more similar education systems than I imagined. I once discussed education with a Korean student who quit attending a Korean university and came to the University of Nevada, Reno. According to him, Korean high school students are obligated to have lectures from 6:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. and then homework sessions from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. in school six days a week. Many students go to cram schools to seek extra help with their studies from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. And after three hours of sleep they are back to school at 6:45 a.m. again.

High school is the foundation of everything, the Korean student told me. If you study hard in high school, you can go to a better university, get a better job, marry a more beautiful woman and advance your career in life. You can play around and go out with your girlfriend whenever you want in college, so you should work hard during high school. What a simple career path! China also has a strong academiccareer-based culture. Plus, its culture forces high school students to study hard and do difcult extra activities like playing the piano. When I asked a Chinese student what he thought about a Chinese university, Shanghai University, she said, Its not a top university but above average. Another Chinese student told me, Its great. There are some

top-level universities in Shanghai. Both of them immediately connected Shanghai University with a ranking. I didnt expect this. I expected their answers to be about local people or college students Gaku characteristics, Ishimaru convenience of the colleges location and so on. So their answers opened my eyes to their culture and intense competition. Japanese education was a lot like current Korea and China in the past. Education was supreme in peoples lives, and which university people graduated from proved peoples value until about 10 years ago. But

it is now less extreme than Korean or Chinese educations because Japanese people have been steadily Americanized. Japanese students still take many exams and go to cram school during their high school years. But they are also expected to be active in club activities and part-time jobs because Japanese employers realize that academic achievement is not always necessary for successful employees. Because of this, students who only study hard are not in high demand. Japanese universities accept a wider variety of students now than ever with unique ways of admission. A few students can enter the most difficult universities without taking written exams, which are required for most students to take, due to their awesome achievements in high

school. The variety of students at these universities motivates others to be different from the rest. Its important for students to stand out so they can easily get jobs in Japans hurting economy. Japanese universities are a lot like American universities, arent they? Some UNR students are dancing on bar counters every day while some are always studying hard. Although the countries university systems are different, they are similar with respect to student variety. But I cant say whether more variety is good or not because it often causes troubles in class. But at least I could realize how Americanized Japan has become by meeting students from other Asian countries at UNR. And for this cultural experience, I will always be grateful.

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end. The tattooist will then drag the needle across the skin instead of a machine that pokes the skin 1,000 times a second. Josh Corlin, an artist at Pirate Tattoos, said artists now used stainless steel tubes instead of bamboo. He said one of the best reasons to go to the convention is the diversity and the amount of artists going. Artists from all over the world go to the show and display their art, Corlin said. There will be lots of artists. Makofske said there should be something of interest for anyone involved, whether they are covered in tattoos or just have a passing interest in the art.

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The originality of these specic designs would evolve later into ner art with deeper meaning, she said. Lance Kurtz, 19, has four different tattoos that each have relevance in his life, ranging from his Russian heritage to his political beliefs to his favorite kind of music, he said. Kurtz said his parents do not fully understand the importance of his tattoos. He said that his father warned him that tattoos would hinder his success as a nance major in the business world. My dad hates my tattoos, Kurtz said. He told me I would make half as much money in my life because of them. Schuyler Roberson, 19, also keeps his future as a political science major in mind when considering the future of his tattoos. His tattoo of a phoenix represents rebirth, which he takes to signify Jesus and immortality, two things that he holds very highly, Roberson said. But this is only the beginning, he said. I plan on one day getting a full-body tattoo, from my ankles to my wrists to my neck, he said. This will allow me to wear a business suit to hide all my tattoos. This style of tattooing follows a Japanese tradition known as Irezumi, he said. Roberson said that this style of tattoo would allow him to portray characteristics he desires through art while allowing him to be accepted in the professional world. Marcus Keene, a 19-year-old psychology major, said he is worried about future acceptance of his tattoos because of the current way in which people judge tattoos. Many people see them as a sign of ignorance, Keene said, but it is just another form of expression and individuality. Keene said that many people just look at tattoos and see labels. He said the common perception by those who are less tolerant is to judge tattoos as being equal to bumper stickers on a car. Seltzer-Kelly said that as a part of the baby-boomer generation, she has seen tattoos evolve from being for sailors and convicts to being worn by a large portion of todays youth. She said that she sees tattoos as similar to piercings. When I rst began teaching, I saw many students with very elaborate piercings, she said. Since then, they have become more common, but much more simple. I think tattoos will become very acceptable in this generation. They will be less extensive, but tattoos are denitely here to stay.

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exciting aspects of the convention is the Japanese tattooing technique being preformed by Japanese artists. Traditionally Japanese artists use bamboo shoots lled with ink and a needle at the

Chase Daley, 20, is an art major who transferred to the University of Nevada, Reno last semester. Daley said that while in Ohio, he used his knowledge of art from a tattoo parlor to draw designs for clients. He said that he learned much more about the industry and the artistry from his experiences at the parlor. I wouldnt paint a shitty picture and try to sell it to someone, he said. Tattoos are the same way. According to Seltzer-Kelly, creating art is a basic trait for all human cultures. Many huntergatherer type cultures, such as the Aborigines and various African tribes, developed traditions involving body arts that include not only tattooing, but piercing and scarring as well, she said. These traditional markings were originally used for celebrating life events, such as becoming a man or woman, she said. In these different cultures, many times there were set designs for the rituals, making them decorative, Seltzer-Kelly said. However, out of these traditions, there would be artistic geniuses that would produce original alterations to the designs.

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Description: Five time

Ellen Page returns in her rst movie since Juno. Instead of playing a sassy pregnant teen, she is a sassy conservative teen.

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Smart People has brains and heart


All-star cast creates a memorable lm with playful dialogue, performances
Jon Fortenbury
Staff Writer
On my way out of the movie theatre, I overheard someone suggest that Smart People should have been called Bitter Smart People instead. Thats definitely a more accurate title. In Smart People, nearly every character holds a grudge and although theyre intellectually inclined, theyre far from emotionally intelligent. Smart People rst takes us into the life of Lawrence Wetherhold (Dennis Quaid, Vantage Point), a grumpy, cruel-grading, arrogant English professor, who doesnt care enough about his students to remember their names or to work the full duration of his ofce hours. Wetherhold is self-absorbed and doesnt realize hes still miserable over his wifes death which affects the rest of his relationships. A minor seizure lands him in the hospital where his ER doctor, Janet Hartigan (Sarah Jessica Parker, Failure to Launch), is a former student. Although bitter about harsh grades and comments that caused her to switch her major from English to Biology, the crush she once held for Wetherhold is rekindled. Due to this seizure, Wetherhold cant drive for six months and is forced to have his brother Chuck (Thomas Haden Church, Spider-Man 3), a pot smoking, unemployed, middle-aged man who Wetherhold is constantly reminding everyone is adopted, move in to drive him around. Chuck doesnt share the intellectual side the rest of the family possesses, and although it seems he is in the worst situation, hes the only character who doesnt need counseling. In fact, he becomes the counselor in this lm, taking the role Wetherhold failed to ll as parent to both Vanessa (Ellen Page, Juno) and James (Ashton Holmes, Peaceful Warrior). Vanessa is just like her dad: miserable and lacking friends. The relationship Chuck and Vanessa have is heart warming as he shows her a different perspective on life. This politically conservative, extremely bright

Grammy Award-winning pop diva Mariah Carey looks to come back in a big way since her 2005 hit album, The Emancipation of Mimi. Coming in second only to The Beatles in terms of number one singles, Careys 11th studio album is bound for greatness. Genre: Pop, R&B

THE KOOKS KONK

Description: After releasing


an EP and playing Brighton, Englands Free Butt festival, this British Rock group was instantly signed to Virgin Records. Named after a David Bowie song of the same title, the Kooks look to follow their rst albums triple platinum success. Genre: Indie Rock

SMART PEOPLE
Release Date: April 11 Director:
Noam Murro

Starring: Genre: Comedy Rating: R Grade: A-

Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ellen Page

Through the eyes of a teenager, Snow Angels tells the story of an emotionally unstable man, played by Sam Rockwell, and his divorced wife, played by Kate Beckinsale, whose daughter goes missing.

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Tragedy from above


Snow Angels breaks post-Oscar slump with emotionally-charged drama
Jay Brissenden
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Devastating and powerful, David Gordon Greens Snow Angels brings new meaning to the word tragedy by forcing viewers to witness a heart-wrenching story of self destruction. Snow Angels revolves around three small-town people in the midst of living their everyday lives. In the middle of it all is Arthur Parkinson (Michael Angarano, The Final Season), a high school student coping with his parents separation. Currently working at a Chinese restaurant, Arthur is also witness to the hardships of his co-worker and former babysitter Annie (Kate Beckinsale, Vacancy). Annie is dealing with a separation from her emotionallyunstable husband Glenn (Sam Rockwell, The Assassination of Jesse James). When Annies daughter goes missing, chaos unfolds and each character is revealed to who they truly are. Never before in the history or cinema has the theme of innocence been portrayed as daringly as in Snow Angels. More importantly, the lm presents the reality that losing innocence is one of lifes greatest tragedies. Through some form or another,

Release Date: April 11 Director: David Gordon Green each character, metaphorically Starring:
or physically, is shown surrendering their innocence. To back the amazing story, each actor gives extraordinary performances. High above them all though is undoubtedly Rockwell as the struggling father/husband. The audience can only feel sorry for him when witnessing his immaturity and hopelessness. With the short screen time he is with his daughter, it is amazing to think that he is her father and not just her very large playmate of the same IQ. His obsession with religion also causes controversy through the actions. Then there is the angelic Beckinsale who owns the screen. Watching the story play out through her eyes was one of the most painful things I have ever watched. She is rst shown as the prom queen, whose poor moral judgment lead to conceiving a child with the towns idiotic jock. As the lm goes on and she faces more and more challenges, she shows that not every pretty face holds inner beauty. Angarano and his onscreen girlfriend Olivia Thirlby do a fantastic job of offsetting the depressing tone of the lm with a unique look at rst love.

SNOW ANGELS

Kate Beckinsale, Michael Angarano, Sam Rockwell

Genre: Drama Rating: R Grade: A

Almost anyone who was once in high school can relate to the situation of spontaneously nding something special in someone so ordinary. Usually, cute relationships are annoying to watch onscreen, but in this lm, it is honestly special to see it play out. In all its greatness, Snow Angels is hardly a marketable lm. It has distinct ways of slowly moving the camera away during dialogue sequences, which many people may nd annoying. Some might nd the story to be unrealistic and trashy, but the ones who understand its message will most likely walk out of the theater feeling emotionally drained and overwhelmingly depressed. Snow Angels is shockingly the rst movie in a long time to live up to its genre name. It is a drama unlike any other that is easily the best lm of the year.

17-year-old girl sees her dad as a role model and emulates him completely. Smart People is a clever comedy with a lot of dramatic elements. The lms vast, versatile vocabulary will excite writers and avid readers while still universally connecting to the average comedy fan. This film didnt turn strictly into a romantic comedy or become as emo as the last scenes of The Breakfast Club. Its an entertaining movie that shows the disconnection between the brain and the heart. It teaches us that even the smartest people sometimes fail to learn how to love. Ellen Page plays a very similar role in Smart People as she does in Juno. She does an excellent job in the smart-ass teenage girl role but with her wonderful acting skills, it would be nice to see what else she can do. Comparing it to real life, its more realistic in the sense that there are not a lot of large events happening in a short period of time. The script focuses more on relationships which made the character development top notch. This movie will attract a lot of the same people who enjoyed Juno, with its cutesy dialogue and fun lines like youre a giant toddler and these kids havent been properly parented for years but minus the made up jargon Juno writer Diablo Cody created. Funny, with a heartfelt message and a light dramatic touch, Smart People had all of the elements I look for in a movie. Id suggest it to anyone who looks for more than just laughs.

Starring: Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner and Jason Bateman Description: When a young girl is faced with an unexpected pregnancy she decides to give her child to a loving family. But when her love life goes awry, her decisions become harder than she thought. Genre: Comedy, Romance Rating: PG-13

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Starring: Ryan Gosling, Kelli Garner and Emily Mortimer Description: A delusional young man who struggles with women orders a life-size doll which he believes to be a real person. The small town he lives in faces this problem with open arms, helping him overcome the harshness of reality. Genre: Drama, Comedy Rating: PG-13

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Starring: Al Pacino, Alicia Witt, William Forsythe and Amy Brenneman Description: A successful forensic psychiatrist and professor has his life threatened after being responsible for the condemnation of a serial killer. As he races against the clock to nd out who is behind the threats, he is continuously reminded he only has 88 minutes left to live. Genre: Crime, Drama Rating: R

88 MINUTES

Starring: Jet Li, Jackie Chan and Michael Angarano Description: A kung fu-obsessed American teen comes across an amazing discovery that transports him to China where he will play a central role in a war between two powerful forces. Genre: Action, Adventure Rating: PG-13

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Prom crowned king of horror clichs


Garrett Collins
Staff Writer
The Hollywood remake machine strikes again! One week after releasing The Ruins, one of the most original and fright-inducing icks in years, Hollywood once again proves that they have run out of ideas by remaking a movie from 1980 that wasnt even that good to begin with. Here, Brittany Snow (Hairspray) plays Donna, a senior in high school who has not had what one might call a normal upbringing three years ago, an obsessed killer slaughtered her family, apparently to impress her. The years go by and she is leading a normal seniors life, all the while living with the memory of her familys demise. Knowing that this is her last chance to be a normal high schooler, she decides that she wants to go to the prom. After all, this is the night that every girl dreams will be the best night of their high school lives. Low and behold, the killer has escaped from the mental hospital, intent on winning back his girl by killing her and a few of her friends. Comparing this lm to the original would not be fair, especially since it has absolutely no resemblance to it except for the title. The plot is completely different and this lm is not nearly as violent. The lmmakers try to make up for their PG-13 rating by injecting boo-scares throughout. These are scenes where a character thinks there is something scary waiting behind a door and it turns out to be completely harmless. This happens no less than seven times to Donna alone which got to the point of being ridiculous. It became painful to watch as a viewer because it was an obvious example of the lmmakers inability to scare the audience. The very pretty Snow does what she can in the lead role that was held by Jamie Lee Curtis in the original, but she is not in the least bit as enduring. There is a subplot involving a long rivalry Donna has with the stuck-up princess on campus that was more than likely put in the lm to make us care for Donna, yet I found myself not caring for either one in the least and all these scenes did was take up time. Do not even get me started on Johnathon Schaech (Road House 2: Last Call), who is painfully miscast as the killer here. He did give off a creepy vibe, but his

PROM NIGHT

Release Date: April 11 Director: Nelson McCormick Starring: Brittany Snow, Johnathon Schaech Genre: Horror Rating: PG-13 Grade: D
methodical approach to the role by not doing much more than look at the camera with evil snarls on his face leads me to believe that the only things he saw when he signed onto this turkey were dollar signs.

Starring: Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis and Bill Hader Description: After his television star girlfriend dumps him, an average guy takes a trip to Hawaii to forget his woes. But once he gets there he is faced with spending his vacation near his ex and her model boyfriend. Genre: Comedy, Romance Rating: R

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Getting a tattoo can be an intimidating process. But with a push in the right direction even the timid out there can muster up the courage to get some ink. I have a few tattoos under my belt and have plenty of designs floating around in my head. But I do not consider myself an expert on the matter. I just want to take the edge off for a few would-be enthusiasts to get over their fears for their first tattoos. About a month ago I Clint got a tattoo Demeritt on my right calf, which most of my co-workers would describe as a burning mummy. The piece is actually an image called The Self-Destructive Man from my favorite movie Waking Life, an animated philosophy movie. Though they make fun of me for my selection, I do not regret my decision.

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TUESDAY/15
The Devil Wears Prada with Maylene and the Sons of Disaster and Whitechapel at Club Underground Christian metal-core band, The Devil Wears Prada, stops by Reno on one of the nal shows before the Vans Warped Tour. The band, which is named after the book, not the movie, is accompanied by southern metal band Maylene and the Sons of Disaster as well as Whitechapel, a death-core band out of Knoxville, Tenn. 555 E. Fourth St. Reno, NV 89512 Doors open at 7:30 p.m. $14 at the door All ages

Despite excellent service, good soup and authentic Italian atmosphere, Pierinos Ristorante Italiano prices are too high for its mediocre food with few gems on the menu.

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THURSDAY/17
Van Halen at the Reno Events Center The controversial 70s band that dened hair-metal is back after extending their 2007 tour across North America. With new bassist Wolfgang Van Halen and a reunion with frontman David Lee Roth, the band is sure to rock Reno. 400 N. Center St. Reno, NV 89505 Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $49.50 to $149.50 All ages Take Back The Night: Around the Community at the Joe Crowley Student Union This event to raise awareness of violence against women will feature guest speakers: City Councilwoman Sharon Zadra, Assemblyman David Bobzien, Reno Police Chief Michael Poehlman, and Reno City Attorneys Ofce and Victim Advocate Suzanne Ramos. There will be a segment of the play Las Mujeres de Juarez in Spanish. Following the speakers will be a march to protest violence on campus as well as a candlelit vigil commemorating victims. University of Nevada, Reno Starts at 7 p.m. Free All ages

Pierinos has swag, lacks taste


Friendly staff and Italian atmosphere dont make up for over-priced food
Colleen Hagen
Staff Writer
Pierinos Ristorante Italiano has nearly all the makings of a fine Italian restaurant: the crisp white tablecloths, walls covered in tapestries and oil paintings, and even a pricey menu. The one thing they dont have is fine food to match. The last time I came to the Keystone Avenue location, the Save Mart the restaurant sits next to was Albertsons and Pierinos was the old Reno favorite: The Coffee Grinder. I remember being entranced as a kid by the trays overowing with fog from the dry ice at The Coffee Grinder. At Pierinos, I was entranced by the high quality service and playful melody of the Godfather soundtrack humming through the dining room. I only wish the meal was as enticing. My friend Morgan and I strolled in for an early dinner and were promptly seated in the intimate dining room. Our server greeted us with gusto and read the specials, detailing each dish. The busboy stood idly by and waited until we put in our drink order before coming over the fill our water glasses. The quick and thorough service made me hopeful that the rest of the evening would go as well. When our appetizers arrived, it was clear it wouldnt: both the prosciutto and melon of the same-named dish ($10) tasted just a day or two past their prime. The melon was slightly mushy and lacked that biting sweetness that usually offsets the salty meat. Morgan was happy to be met with a pile of full-bodied little squid in her calamari fritti ($13). While it was nice that the dish wasnt heavily breaded like it is at most restaurants, it wasnt enough to make up for the rubbery and chewy squid. After tasting the soup, I brightened up again. The minestrone was loaded with veggies and had a deep, rich flavor like it had been stewing all day. When the bread basket came out, I was excited to see that it was filled with tasty-looking rosemary knots rather than just a hunk of white bread. Unfortunately, the excitement ended there, after the first bite. The blandness of the bread bogged down the flavor of the herbs and couldnt be saved by even a generous smear of butter and dip in the yummy minestrone. The pasta menu at Pierinos is a mix and match with pastas listed to be paired with your choice of a wide variety of sauces. I chose the gnocchi ($13) and coupled it with a ragu ($2.25) while Morgan went with the entre of linguine with clams in a white sauce ($23). The gnocchi was perfectly cooked and paired nicely with

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the smooth and savory ragu. I quickly finished off my plate of foot before scooping up a forkful of Morgans pasta topped with a mix of shell-in and diced clams. I twirled a heaping serving onto my fork and dove in head first, only to be disappointed as I met by a fishy-tasting sauce and big hunk of clamshell poking me in the throat. Though the shell piece may have been an unfortunate by-product of Morgans sloppy shelling, the event ruined the rest of the dish for me. Thanks to the outstanding service and elegant atmosphere, Ill be giving Pierinos another try before writing it off. But, diner, beware: For the prices youll pay, there are better bets in town.

I have what I call the wall of possibilities of all my potential tattoos, which I nd helpful when it comes to the nal decision.
I had this design in mind for a few months. and if you have your envisioned tattoo in a highly visible place and you still think it is a good idea after six months, you will be less likely to regret it. It will also cut down on regrets later in life since the tattoo is something meaningful to me and not something I picked off the parlors wall. I decided to get my new ink at a parlor I hadnt been to before. A friend recommended Josh Corlin at Pirate Tattoo to me after she got a tattoo from him. If you are in the market for a tattoo, ask people with tattoos that you like. A recommendation from a friend is much more reliable than any amount of research done on the Internet. Though I was a little nervous, it was nice to see him assemble his tattoo machine right in front of me and pull out the needles from clean bags. That way I knew the equipment would be sterilized and I wouldnt get infected with a disease. Also the studio itself was well-kept. If the shop isnt clean and you dont see them use sterilized needles, it is a good sign you should go somewhere else. My tattoo took about three hours to complete. The pain fluctuated between minor and almost unbearable. The pain of a tattoo depends on what body part its going on and personal pain tolerance. Corlin said most people think upper arm is the least painful and from the armpit to the hip, especially the ribs, is the most painful. Also artists will go over certain spots again to ll in more color, which means that spot will be more tender. Though the process was long and painful, it was well worth it. I dont fell the pain anymore and I will have a tattoo I like for the rest of my life. But beware once you get a tattoo collecting them could become a life-long hobby.

Rail competition headed to Reno


Clint Demeritt
A&E Editor
Though Aprils warm grasp seems to have taken hold of campus, the Joe Crowley Student Unions lawn will see a great deal of snow, about 45 tons of it. Reno wont be seeing a freak blizzard but instead the University of Nevada, Reno campus will be hosting a stop on the Cricket Campus Rail Jam Tour April 19. Skiers and snowboarders will be given a 20-foot tall, 30-foot long ramp complete with three rails to show off their best tricks, said Dan Genco, tour organizer. He said riders will then be judged on how difficult the tricks are, how stylish they pull them off and how the crowd reacts to the tricks. Professional and amateur riders are welcome to participate, he said. Genco said prizes are based on how many participants show up, but they compete for a share of a $500 cash purse along with snow products. About 40 competitors are expected with about a crowd of 2,500 people. Genco said the tour is trying to promote and capitalize on a growing awareness of snow competitions. He said though University of Nevada, Reno students are fairly aware of snow sports already it will help riders show what they can do to the people who wouldnt attend a snowboarding event up in the mountains. The average student wont travel to the mountains to see riders showcase their talents, Genco said. The tour brings it (the mountains) to the center of a college. The rail tricks arent the only attraction at the rail jam, said Lindsey Kern, diversions chair for Flipside. She said sponsors will be rafing off cell phones, snowboards, snow equipment like gloves, goggles and other prizes. She said there will also be DJs playing music and free food provided by Flipside. Its a different event that we havent had on campus, Kern said. It will be fun, lighthearted and clean. Kern said the event is not only meant to show regular students what their peers can do on the slopes, but also to attracts students who dont usually attend Flipsides regular events. She said she wants to get students involved who arent usually busy skiing or snowboarding up in the mountains. I want to reach out to people who dont usually attend our events, Kern said. The top-ve highest-scoring riders will move on to the nals in Portland Ore. to compete for a $5,000 cash purse. The tour started in February at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

FRIDAY/18
Tegan and Sara at the Grand Theatre in Grand Sierra Resort and Casino The she-mullet-rocking duo bring their original sound to the Grand Sierra Resort this Friday. These two young Canadians originally began recording in high school, where they rst broke through by winning Garage Warz Battle of the Bands. Since then, they have toured with Neil Young, The Pretenders, The Killers, Bryan Adams, Ben Folds, Weezer and many more. 2500 E. Second St. Reno, NV 89595 Show starts at 9 p.m. $25 All ages
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This will be the second to last stop for the tour before the nals. The rail jam will start at 8 p.m. on The Joe lawn and finals will start around 10 p.m. Potential riders can apply to compete at

www.campusrailjamtour.com. There will be a completely different group of students, Kern said. There will be snow right in front of the union. It will be fun, different, loud and there will be a lot of people.

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Tattoo Convention to make its mark on Reno


Clint Demeritt
A&E Editor
Reno will become a little more colorful when people ock to the Peppermill Casino as it hosts the National Tattoo Associations Tattoo Convention this week. The four-day convention starts Thursday and will run through Sunday. Thursday and Friday are only open to registered members. Though pre-registration is closed, participants can pay $50 to register at the convention allowing them access to the whole event along with contests. It costs $10 to attend on Saturday or Sunday. About 700 to 1,000 pre-registered members show up each year. The NTA asked Apache Jil, member and local tattooist at Pirate Tattoo, to host the convention in Reno. Jil said this has been the fourth time the convention has come to Reno but the rst one held in the city in 30 years. There will be a plethora of artists, displays and contests, NTA treasurer Flo Makofske said. She said the convention not only allows artists to show off their work but also lets proud tattoo owners submit their tattoos for judging. She said there will be a multitude of different contests from best blackand-white tattoo, to most unique, to best sleeve and back tattoo. Those who get tattooed at the convention can enter into a tattoo-ofthe-day competition. Artists can square off against each other at the convention comparing best studio, design sheets (designs for potential tattoos), ne arts awards and best cover-up (changing a tattoo to another design). Its like the Academy Awards of tattooing, Makofske said. Along with contests the convention will offer seminars for artists. Seminars cover topics like how to make more realistic portraits or perform better cover-ups. Makofske said though the seminars are geared towards artists, the public is welcome to attend. Jil said one of the most

UNR staff and students explore the connection between ne art and the once taboo tattoo
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n the world of art, there are opposing forces: ne art and decorative art, according to professor Deborah Seltzer-Kelly, Ph.D. Fine art typically refers to sculptures and paintings of the Renaissance era, for example, while decorative art refers to patterned vases, jeweled furniture and anything else that is meant for ornamental purposes, she said. Floating adrift between these two art categories is the art of tattoos, Seltzer-Kelly said. Ever since the 60s and Andy Warhol, the division between ne art and decorative art has narrowed, she said. Tattoos, like other art, do not t perfectly into either category. Seltzer-Kelly said categorization of the tattoo depends on the tattoo artist. Those tattoo artists who work off of an art book with pre-drawn material simply follow a pattern, making their work decorative art, she said. On the other hand, there are those artists who produce original art for their clients, which in turn would t more accurately as ne art, Seltzer-Kelly said. She said that tattoos are comparable to grafti. What denes tattooing as an art form is originality, craftsmanship and how the art ts the canvas, Seltzer-Kelly said. But unlike grafti, tattoos are not a recent trend with a shelf life, she said. Dan Hoefer, a local tattoo artist, produces original tattoo art for many of his clients. When he goes to work at Evolution Tattoos he does not simply think about the money, he said. I could just sit back and do $80 Japanese characters, Hoefer said, but Id rather cut someone a break nancially and do a beautiful piece of art. Hoefer said he enjoys his job because, as an artist, he is able to use the human body as a canvas. This, combined with his creativity, brings his artwork to life, he said.

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THE SKINNY: Nevada won four out of ve outof-conference games last week, but will get back into WAC play this week. the only problem, Nevada is 1-7 away from Peccole park this year and will travel to the middle of the Pacic Ocean this weekend.

SOFTBALL

Hawaii Saturday 2:00 p.m. Hawaii Saturday 4:00 p.m. Hawaii Sunday 2 p.m.

THE SKINNY: After playing 40 of its rst 43 games on the road this season, Nevada comes home for a three game series against WAC rst place Hawaii. The series will be a rematch of last years WAC tournament seminal that Nevada won 3-1 in eight innings.

Joey Gilbert was one of the best Nevada boxers and a star on the TV show The Contender. He won three national championships at Nevada.

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MENS TENNIS

WEEKLY TOP 5

Sonoma State Friday 2 p.m. Portland State Sunday 10 a.m.

THE SKINNY: Nevada has found a comfort level at home in the last two weeks. The Wolf Pack is coming off its rst back-to-back wins of the season.

Greatest Boxers in Wolf Pack history


Mike Schellin was 32-0 as a collegiate boxer for Nevada. He was runner-up at the 1968 Western Regional Olympic trials in Las Vegas. He would have represented America in the Olympic Games in Mexico City. Schellin won three California Collegiate Boxing Conference titles in his career as a Wolf Pack boxer. He was inducted in the Nevada Hall of Fame last year.
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WOMENS TENNIS
UC Davis Friday 1 p.m.

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THE SKINNY: The Wolf Pack will look to get back to winning after losing three in a row.

TRACK AND FIELD

Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut, Calif. Friday TBA Woodrow Wilson Meet at UC Davis Saturday 4 p.m.

Nevada pitcher Katie Holverson pitches during a game last season. Holverson is a key reason why the Wolf Pack has been so successful this season as the team looks to get back to the NCAA Tournament like it did two seasons ago.

THE SKINNY: Nevada plays two outdoor tournaments in California this weekend.

MENS GOLF

U.S. Intercollegiate at Stanford Satruday and Sunday all day

THE SKINNY: Nevada will look to perform well in the 17-team torunament.

After week off, softball team primed for series with Hawaii

WHOS HOT
DAVID SCHACTER BOXING Nevada boxer David Schacter won two bouts this weekend and won his fourth consecutive collegiate championship. He is the only Nevada ghter to ever win four championships. Schacter won in the 132-pound weight class. After his championship bout, the pro-Nevada crowd began chanting four more years for Schacter.

WHOS NOT
SHAUN KORT BASEBALL One of Nevadas most productive run producers is going through a slump. Shaun Kort hit 3-16 last week, dropping his season average to .349. Korts average is still respectable and his lower stats didnt hurt the Wolf Pack, who won four of ve, but Kort will have to step it up against a decent Hawaii team this weekend.

he best team on campus hasnt been home enough this season. Wolf Pack softball cracked the top 25 last week for the rst time in school history. The women beat defending national champion Arizona earlier this season and are in their rst full season at Christina Hixson Park, across Evans Street from Lombardi Recreational Facility. Nevada has only played three of its rst 43 games at home, though. That is a problem Emerson for Nevada fans Marcus who want to see Katie Holverson dominate on the mound, or Noelle Micka hit a game-winning home run. Coach Michelle Gardner said the team played road games to avoid cancellations, which come with playing winter softball in Reno. Cancellations or not, Reno wants to see this team play and start making the noise it should be making. The Wolf Pack will get its chance this weekend against No. 20 Hawaii. The Rainbow Wahine is only a half game ahead of Nevada for rst place in the Western Athletic Conference standings. The battle

for rst place will give Nevada fans even more incentive to nally watch this impressive team.

BOXING A SPECIAL SPORT


Nevada boxing is a club sport that also has men with slicked-back hair, buttoned-up shirts and bow ties serving martinis to the audience. The NCAA hasnt funded boxing since 1961, but the sport still generates more money at its events than almost every Nevada sport other than football and basketball. This weekend, the National Collegiate Boxing Association championships were held at the Reno Ballroom. The environment was so electric that it rivaled a Wolf Pack basketball game in March. Other than fancy drinks and big-shot donators, the event attracted 20 different schools with more than 70 boxers ghting in 12 different weight classes, and a three-day average attendance of more than 2,000 cramming into the small venue. Its popularity makes boxing unique because its a club sport that actually generates money. Since 1976 the NCBA has worked to create a self-supporting championship for collegiate boxing. College Sports TV, owned by CBS Sports, started covering the event

in 2006. The network televises the ghts on CSTV and broadcasts highlights online at thecollegiatenationals.com. The Wolf Pack dominated the championships by winning nine of its 10 ghts, proving how exciting it can be to watch a Nevada boxing match.

Mills Lane won the 1960 welterweight championship while at Nevada, well before he ever pumped his st and said lets get it on. He almost made the Olympics that year, but lost in the seminal qualiers. Lane graduated from Nevada with a business degree in 1963. Lane went to the University of Utah to get his law degree and came back to Reno as a Deputy Sheriff. Lane didnt become a household name until he refereed the ght where Mike Tysons bit Evander Holyelds ear. He also appeared as a voice over on MTVs Celebrity Deathmatch. The Wolf Pack senior has won more National Collegiate Boxing Association Championships than any other boxer in school history. Schacter won his rematch with Addy Pizarro in the 2008 championship bout. Pizarro handed Schacter his second collegiate loss in November, but Schacter got revenge on Saturday.

MILLS LANE

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IMPROVING STAFF
Nevada baseballs starting rotation is beginning to take shape. Finally. Brock Stassis emergence as the Sunday starter gives Nevada a solid compliment to the hot pitching of Rod Scurry and Kyle Howe. Scurry and Howe pitched complete games last weekend against Utah Valley University. Scurrys gem on Friday marked the rst 1-0 game in Peccole Park history, Nevadas home since 1988. Dan Eastham is good enough to be the starter on the second game of Saturday double-headers, but when the WAC tournament starts Nevada will look to ride Scurry, Howe and Stassi. The combined earned run average of the three pitchers is 3.43, which is good enough for an offense that almost scores twice that per game (7.6).
Emerson Marcus is the assistant sports editor of The Nevada Sagebrush. He can be reached at [email protected]

Joey Gilbert won three NCBA championships for Nevada (1997, 98, 99). Gilbert was 27-1 as an amatuer and is 16-1 as a pro. Gilbert also competed on NBCs reality TV show The Contender. Gilbert helped train some of the younger Nevada ghters, including Thomas Gennaro and David Schacter. The Wooster High School graduate won three NCBA championships (2000, 2001 and 2003) in the 112-pound weight class. Tam would have won four, but was a part of one of the most intense rivalries in Nevada boxing history. Tam fought University of Nevada, Las Vegas boxer Xenon Molinari four times. The boxers split the four match rivalry, but Tam left with three championships.

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BY THE NUMBERS

TIONAL COLLEGIATE BOXING ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIPS LAST WEEKEND IN RENO. TWO ARE THE WINS NEVADA MENS TENNIS HAD IN A ROW FOR ITS FIRST BACK-TO-BACK WINS OF THE SEASON. NEVADA PLAYS SONOMA STATE THIS WEEKEND. 65 IS THE RANKING OF WOLF PACK WOMENS TENNIS. THE GIRLS HAD A FOUR GAME WIN STREAK BEFORE ITS CURRENT THREE GAME LOSING STREAK.
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ARE THE COLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIPS NEVADA BOXER DAVID SCHACTER HAS WON IN HIS CAREER.
NINE ARE THE RUNS WOLF PACK BASEBALL SURRENDERED AGAINST UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY IN ITS FOUR GAME SERIES SWEEP. 3 ARE THE INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS NEVADA HAD IN THE NCBA CHAMPIONSHIPS: RYAN KOTEY, DAVID SCHACTER AND THOMAS GENARRO. TWENTY-FIVE WAS NEVADA SOFTBALLS RANKING IN LAST WEEKS USA TODAY/ NFCA RANKINGS. NEVADA PLAYS HAWAII THIS WEEKEND. 3 WAS WOLF PACK BOXING TEAMS RANKING AT THE NA-

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Gennaro gets second title


The rst title was for his fallen father, Saturdays championship was for himself
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Thomas Gennaro had a lot of family members to thank. After he won his second National Collegiate Boxing Association championship on Saturday, Gennaro thanked everyone who helped him get to that point and said they were all family to him. I cant thank everyone enough, Gennaro said. He thanked his Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity brothers, his mother, his friends, his coaches, but it was his dad he wanted to thank most. Gennaros father died in 2005, before Gennaro won his rst collegiate boxing championship. When I think about the sacrifice he made, moving me from (New York City) so I didnt grow up in the streets, Gennaro said. Im the first male to go to college (in my family). My sister was the first person in my family to go to college. I dont know anybody except maybe a fourth or fifth cousin that graduated from college. Gennaro won the championship immediately after his fathers death, but lost last year. Gennaro was determined to win in his nal collegiate ght Saturday against Army boxer Steve Henoa-Escobar. I just knew I had more energy and more stamina than any athlete in this nation, Gennaro said. There was no way anyone was going to outplay me. I wanted to see how deep (HenoaEscobar) could swim tonight. I wanted to see if someone could

Groundball pitchers give inelders a test


Juan Lpez
Staff Writer
Aside from a couple of throwing errors in the late innings of Nevadas weekend series sweep against Utah Valley University, the Wolf Pack ineld was solid. Nevada pitchers induced 51 ground balls over the four-game series with the Wolverines, 43 of which were successfully converted into outs and ve of which went for ineld singles. Our ineld is really good, said Gary Powers, Nevada head coach. Its a two-way street though. The pitchers have to make the pitch and the defense has to do its part. Our defense did its part this weekend. The Wolf Pack also turned six double plays, ve were started by the ineld. (David) Ciarlo at second, he has some of the fastest hands Ive ever seen, said Rod Scurry, Fridays starting pitcher. Ciarlo, along with sophomore shortstop Kevin Rodland create a formidable double-play combo for Nevada. We worked really hard in the fall, Rodland said. He (Ciarlo) has really quick hands. Just knowing where the balls going to be at every time we get a chance for a double play is great. team. For the series, Simas went 1-5 with three runs scored and four RBI. Jaquez went 3-7 with two runs scored and one RBI. There both are fairly equal in talent, Wolf Pack hitting coach Stan Stolte said, and with so many games in a short period of time it easier on them from a durability standpoint.

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out swim me in the deep water. There was no one who could out swim me. Gennaro said that the 2006 championship was for his dad, but this championship was for him. Gennaro started slowly in the rst round, but took control in the second. He attacked Henoa-Escobar with powerful combinations, using his energy to his advantage. Gennaro raised his arms at the conclusion of the ght, condant he had won. After he left the ring he was mobbed by dozens of people who wanted to congratulate him. A small boy asked if Gennaro would sign his arm, but Gennaro said, Ill have to get you a Sharpie (for writing on skin), meet me in the back. Other than his father, Gennaro specically thanked his boxing coach Greg Rice. God bless him, Gennaro said. Hes been like a grandfather to me. He would have me over at his house for dinner, multiple times, knowing I was hungry. I was kind of broke at the time and he would give me food to go home with. Thats what its about: The family that we have. Gennaro said he would miss being an active member of the Nevada boxing family. I feel I am leaving this program better than it was when I came here, Gennaro said. He said the person he will miss most is his best friend and also national champion David Schacter. He helped me so much in

2-OUT HITTING
Of the 22 runs Nevada scored in the series, eight of them came with two outs. Thats how we win games, Powers said. Its really demoralizing for other teams, but its a big positive for us. Nevadas main contributors to their two-out hitting were junior left elder Matt Bowman and senior center elder Jason Sadoian. Each knocked in two runs. I was seeing the ball really well, Sadoian said. I just tried to stay in my zone and not do too much. As a team, Nevada went 11-39 with three home runs, six walks and was hit by a pitch three times when hitting with two outs over the four-game series.

Nevada boxer Thomas Gennaro holds one of the kids he coaches through his foundation after his win in the national title ght Saturday. Gennaro won his second national title.
boxing, Gennaro said. Schacter is my best friend, my roommate; hes like my Jewish little brother. Hes been a blessing in my life. Hes taught me so much. He had so much (boxing) experience

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OFFENSE FINDS ITS RHYTHM IN SECOND HALF


The Wolf Pack only scored four runs in their first two games against Utah Valley, going 13-56, a far cry from their Western Athletic Conference leading .328 batting average it carried before the series. In the second half of the series, Nevada showed its true colors, going 21-66 while putting up 18 runs on the board. We got ahead and did a better job of getting pitches to drive, Sadoian said. Although the scoreboard did not show it, the Wolf Pack was hitting the ball hard all weekend. I saw us swing the bat better in the rst game (of the doubleheader), Powers said. We were hitting hard ground balls right at people. We did a better job in the second game of getting the runs in. Nevada came into the series focused on driving the ball into the ground. We were popping up a lot in the rst couple games, Bowman said. We didnt pop up as much in the last two games. We did a really good job of making the defense make plays.

CATCHERS ALTERNATING
Nevada started two different catchers in their series against Utah Valley University. Junior Travis Simas started the rst and third games for the Wolf Pack while junior Tyson Jaquez started the second and fourth. Weve been switching off games, Simas said. I just do what I can and play my role. I keep myself prepared every day, Jaquez said. Im a new catcher here so its good just to get the experience. Simas, who caught Scurry on Friday, has turned into Scurrys personal catcher. During the fall, we hunted a lot together, Scurry said. We became really good friends and it just turned into a comfort thing. It carried on to the eld. Despite their split time at catcher, neither Simas nor Jaquez said there was trouble brewing. I all ready have a bad knee so catchings tough on me, Jaquez said. Im OK with it. I have no problems. Im ne with it, Simas said. Im just glad to be a part of this

coming into college. I had zero experience. Gennaro said he is looking forward to graduation this May. Thats what its all about, graduating, he said.

BOXING NOTEBOOK

Kotey proves hes the best at 156 lb


Army wins the team championship and Wolf Pack senior falls short of title
Assistant Sports Editor
Ryan Kotey said he had something to prove this season. Even though he won the championship as a freshman last year, Kotey said this season wouldnt be as easy. One of my opponents broke his hand and I didnt have to ght a full three-round tournament last year, he said. Kotey repeated as a champion this season in the 156-pound weight class. Kotey won the 165pound weight class championship last year. He was one of three Nevada boxers to win individual championships. The Wolf Pack nished third as a team behind Army and Navy. This season Kotey did have to ght a three round tournament, which ended in a rematch of his Western Regional loss to Air Force Academys team captain Daryn Nelson. Nelson used his powerful left hooks to beat Kotey just two weeks ago in the regional. I prepared for (Nelson) by working on ghting southpaws,

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Kotey said. Kotey will be a sophomore next season and the only returning Nevada ghter in this seasons National Collegiate Boxing Association championships. Its going to be tough without those guys, Kotey said. The program is really going to miss them.

ARMY WINS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP


After three days and 67 collegiate boxing ghts from 20 different schools, Army was named 2008 National Collegiate Boxing Association team champion at the Reno Ballroom in downtown Reno. Its the rst boxing teamchampionship in Army history. It ended perfectly, Army senior boxer Steve Solaja said. The last couple years we thought were ripped off. We felt we were cheated. Army nished in second place in the last two seasons. The Black Knights lost to Lock Haven last year. Lock Haven nished fth this year with 20 points. The Naval Academy was second with

Nevada 156-pound boxer Ryan Kotey sticks a jab against Air Forces Daryn Nelson during his national title ght at the Reno Ballroom Saturday night. Kotey won his second national championship.
38 points; Nevada nished third with 32 points and the Air Force Academy nished fourth with 21 points. (The Army boxers are) a great group of young men, Army coach Ray Barone said. Its tough because the seniors are done now and headed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Theyre all warriors.

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SENIOR FALLS SHORT IN CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT


Nevada boxer Kenny Dyer-

Redner lost his championship bout to the Naval Academys Mike Steadman. I didnt think he was that good, Dyer-Redner said. I thought I had him. Dyer-Redner won his rst two bouts in dominating fashion, but lost his third bout of the tournament in a tough decision. He just kept coming, Dyer Redner said. It was the nal bout of DyerRedners career.

He threw-up the day before the championship and said his weight was in the 120s. I ate breakfast (Friday) morning, but my stomach didnt feel good, he said. Schacter said that he doesnt mind ghting lighter because it gives him a speed advantage. At the start of the rst round on Saturday, Schacter glided to the left of the ring instead of charging the center like most boxers do. He says its a way of throwing off the opposing ghters by doing something different.

Halfway through the rst round Pizarro whiffed on a punch, moving his momentum past Schacter. Pizarro then slipped on the canvas and fell to the oor. The strongly proNevada crowd went crazy and started chanting Schacters name. In the third round, Pizarros eyes got wider and his mouth hung lower, but Schacter looked no different than he did at the beginning of the ght. Schacter didnt have to ght three ghts in the tournament, as Pizarro did, because he received a bye in the rst round. Schacter beat Manseld boxer Jarrett Hill in the second round of the tournament on Friday.

Tennis team cant close matches


Scott Oxarart
Sports Editor
Nevada womens tennis coach Sylvain Malroux made sure this season his team would face the most difcult opponents as possible. His reason was for the team to see great players and to prepare his team for perennial powers Boise State and Fresno State. With the gained condence toward the end of the season, the Wolf Pack is on the verge of beating top teams. Until then, it can still only hope to knock them off. The Wolf Pack lost 4-3 to both No. 27 Denver and No. 41 Boise State over the weekend. Were going to break through, Malroux said. I dont know when, but we have to believe. The Wolf Pack (7-10) has been dropped 4-3 in eight of its 10 losses this season and all of the losses have come to ranked

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Nevadas Maria Mizyuk gathers herself during a match at Galena High School on Sunday.

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teams, he said. Nevadas inability to close out matches keeps its national ranking oating in the 60s out of 75. Malroux said that a ranking in the top 45 will likely get them into the NCAA Tournament as an at-large bid. The only other way to get in is a Western Athletic Conference Championship.

I make a strong schedule to give us a chance to make it in the top 45, Malroux said. Weve got a team that can compete; we just got to start winning those close matches. The Wolf Pack takes on UC Davis this week at home before heading to the WAC Championships in Albuquerque, N.M., April 25-27.

trying to get her job back. Groth and Fox were involved in the decision to hire so they factor into the claim. The lawsuit says that UNR discriminated against Patraw because it hired a male coach who makes more money this season than Patraw did. A hearing ofcer gave permission to Nevada to hire a new coach because the trial could have been going on into the soccer season. Patraw said she was red Aug. 28 in retaliation for reporting NCAA violations. She led a whistle-blower complaint for her job back, which was ruled against her two months ago. Shes appealing the decision. Patraw, who led the team to its rst NCAA Tournament performance and received the highest grade on her evaluation, reported NCAA violations by the Nevada mens and womens golf teams.

They were patient early on but they started swinging at a lot of rst pitches the last three or four innings. Fatigue never really set in, especially with throwing just 78 pitches. I usually throw about 115. Powers was content with the quality starts he got from his pair of seniors. Those guys are the leaders, Powers said. They set the tone. In the latter two games, six Nevada pitchers combined to allow only eight runs. In all, only eight pitchers took the mound for the Wolf Pack over their four-game series with the Wolverines. In the Wolf Packs game against Pacic University before the start of the weekend series, Nevada used seven pitchers. Powers said that being able to save his bullpen over the rst two games was key as Nevada returns to conference play next week at Hawaii.

It helps us knowing we have everyone available, Powers said. Nevada pitchers have usually had condence when throwing this season because the offense has been productive. Coming into the series, the Nevada offense was averaging 7.8 runs per game. They were held to 22 runs by the UVU pitching staff. The offensive numbers gave the pitching staff a challenge. They (pitching staff) really picked us up, said sophomore shortstop Kevin Rodland. Its a psychological booster. It really takes pressure off of the offense. We had to do that (pitch well), Stolte said. We didnt score much. The success of the Nevada pitchers was directly correlated to their ability to throw strikes. The pitching staff only gave out 10 walks. Of the 460 pitches Pack pitchers threw over the weekend, 302 went for strikes (66 percent). They (pitchers) have been doing a really good job of pounding the (strike) zone, said junior catcher Travis Simas.

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BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS

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The Wolf Pack nished third this weekend in the National Collegiate Boxing Association championships. The team is a tight knit group that worked hard in and out of the ring.
PHOTOS BY AMY BECK | MULTIMEDIA EDITOR

Kenny Dyer-Redner, left, takes a hit from Citadels Sam Greenwood during Fridays seminal round of the national collegiate boxing championships. Thomas Gennaro holds his championship belt for the 147-weight class.

From left, Nevada boxing seniors David Schacter, Kenny Dyer-Redner and Thomas Gennaro pose in the Fourth Street Gym the week before national championships.

Thomas Gennaro practices with coach Greg Rice. Kenny Dyer-Redner does pull-ups. David Schacter, right, helps his teammate, Jacob Munson-Decker, train in a eld after practice.

Thomas Gennaro boxes against Armys Steve HenoaEscobar during Saturdays national collegiate boxing championships at the Reno Ballroom. Thomas Gennaro celebrates after winning the 147-pound national collegiate boxing championship. David Schacter celebrates after defeating Lock Haven Universitys Addy Pizarro. Schacter lost to Pizarro earlier this season in New York.

Kenny Dyer-Redner plays with his daughter Kaylani during a photo shoot last week at the Fourth Street Gym. Dyer-Redner lost in Saturdays championship bout to Mike Steadman of Navy.

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David Schacter practices with a punching bag. Thomas Gennaro cheers on Kenny Dyer-Redner during Saturdays national collegiate boxing championships at the Reno Ballroom.

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SPORTS AGATE

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RESULTS

Baseball
UTU AB Croshaw, cf 4 Jones, 2b 5 Brinkerhoff, 3b 5 Hatch, dh 3 Garretson, lf 1 Arendse, c 4 Brady, rf 3 Hinckley, ph 1 Rickenbach, ss 4 Harris, 1b 2 Openshaw, 1b 1 Anderson, rf 3 TOTALS 36 Nevada AB Sadoian, J cf 4 Bowman, M lf 3 Rodriguez, J 3b 5 Kort, S 1b 4 Walsh, T dh 4 Hale, M rf 5 Henry, A rf 0 Ciarlo, D 2b 3 Jaquez, T c 4 Rodland, K ss 5 TOTALS 35 UTU Moore (L, 4-5) Ratliff Kasper Jensen Stringham Nevada Stassi, B Rivera, M (W, 2-1) Miller, S IP 2.2 1.1 0.2 2.1 1 IP 4 4 1 R 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 R 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 7 H 7 2 1 2 0 H 6 3 1 100 110

BASEBALL CONT.
Brady, pr/dh Arendse, c Rickenbach, ss TOTALS Nevada Sadoian, J cf Bowman, M lf OSullivan, T lf Rodriguez, J 3b Walsh, T dh Kort, S 1b Hale, M rf Henry, A rf Ciarlo, D 2b Rodland, K ss Simas, T c TOTALS 1 3 3 27 AB 4 4 0 4 3 3 3 0 3 2 3 29 0 0 0 0 R 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 H 7 H 4 000 100 0 0 2 4 H 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 7 R 1 R 0 000 00X 0 0 0 0 RBI 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ER 1 ER 0 RBIs Hits Steals Home runs R 1 3 0 0 0 2 BB 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 BB 1 BB 2 H 7 6 0 1 0 6 SO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 SO 2 SO 6 0 2 0 7 LOB 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 6 BF 31 BF 34 E 0 0 38 50 6 7

BRIEFS

Nevada, 11, Utah Valley University 3 (Game 4) H 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 10 H 2 2 1 1 2 1 0 1 2 0 12 R 3 1 1 2 0 R 2 2 1 102 20X RBI 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 RBI 1 3 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 ER 3 1 1 0 0 ER 2 2 1 R 5 7 BB 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 BB 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 BB 2 0 1 0 0 BB 2 1 1 H 10 12 SO 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 SO 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 5 SO 2 0 1 1 1 SO 1 2 1 LOB 3 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 8 LOB 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 2 0 2 11 BF 17 7 5 10 3 BF 20 15 5 E 1 0

VOLLEYBALL

UTU IP Chrisiatnsen, (L, 1-5)8 Nevada IP Scurry, R (W, 4-4) 9 Score by innings UTU 000 Nevada 010

Kylee Vance, a 6-foot-1 outside hitter from West Jordan, Utah, signed a letter of intent to play for the Wolf Pack next season. Vance earned second-team all-region honors after being a rst-team all-region performer her junior year. When it came down to it, us and Cal were going after her, Nevada coach Devin Scruggs said, adding that Cal went to the nal four last year in the NCAA Tournament. Shes a little bit taller for an outside hitter. Shes going to be good. Shes fairly new to the position. Vance was a middle blocker in high school.

Scruggs signs new outside hitter

and scored seven runs. Miller, a junior, threw seven innings, allowing two hits, no runs and struck out 10 batters. For softball, the WAC honored New Mexico States Ashley Maroda and Fresno States Morgan Melloh.

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SCORES FROM THE


WEEK OF APRIL 9-13
Game Score Cal Poly (W) vs. Fresno State 8-5 NMSU (W) vs. Hawaii-Pacic 6-5 Hawaii (W) vs. NMSU 17-1 San Jose State (W) vs. Sac. State 6-4 Nevada (W) vs. Utah Valley State 1-0 Fresno State (W) vs. Louisiana Tech 14-5 Hawaii (W) vs. NMSU 8-3 NMSU (W) vs. Hawaii 9-3 Nevada (W) vs. Utah Valley State 3-1 Sac. State (W) vs. San Jose State 10-9 Fresno State (W) vs. Louisiana Tech 9-8 Hawaii (W) vs. NMSU 5-1 Nevada (W) vs. Utah Valley State 11-3 Fresno State (W) vs. Louisiana Tech 11-1 Sac. State (W) vs. San Jose State 6-3 Fresno State (W) vs. Louisisan Tech 8-0 Nevada (W) vs. Utah Valley State 7-5

Shaun Kort Jason Rodriguez Kevin Rodland/Ciarlo Jason Rodriguez

WAC STANDINGS
Team Conference Sacramento State 8-3 Nevada 7-4 Fresno State 5-3 NMSU 4-3 San Jose State 6-8 Hawaii 4-7 Louisiana Tech 2-8

Score by innings UTU 010 Nevada 111

Overall 13-15 16-13 16-14 14-15 15-12 12-20 15-14

No Nevada players were selected for the Western Athletic Conference player of the week awards. For baseball, San Jose State rst baseman Danny Stienstra and Fresno State pitcher Justin Miller were selected. Stienstra, a freshman, hit .600 (12-for-20), had ve RBIs

Fresno State, SJSU, NMSU honored

Nevada (5-13) won its rst back-to-back matches of the season with a 4-3 win against UC Davis on Saturday. The Wolf Pack lost the doubles point, but immediately rallied to take four singles matches in a row. Playing in the No. 1 and No. 2 singles spots, Laurent Garcin and Michael Reiser helped rally Nevada. Both won their matches in straight sets before Alex Daruty and Kristian Kuharzsky could nalize the victory.

Garcin leads Pack to consecutive wins

FORMER PACK STARS

Former Nevada point guard Ramon Sessions set a Milwuakee Bucks franchise record by dishing out 24 assists in a 151-135 loss to the Chicago Bulls Monday Night.

Sessions dishes 24 assists, sets record

Nevada, 11, Utah Valley University 3 (Game 3) UTU AB Garretson, lf 2 Peterson ph 1 Jones, 2b 4 Brinkerhoff, 3b 4 Hatch, dh 3 Hinckley, ph 1 Croshaw, cf 3 Palmer, cf 1 Openshaw, 1b 3 Harris, 1b 1 Rickenbach, ss 3 Bargewell, ss 1 Sargent, c 3 Anderson, rf 1 Brady, rf 1 Ratliff, rf 1 TOTALS 33 Nevada AB Sadoian, J cf 4 Sing Chow, W cf 0 Bowman, M lf 3 Leid, N ph/2b 1 Rodriguez, J 3b 4 Kaup, J 1b 0 Walsh, T dh 4 Kort, S 1b 3 Wallace, J ph/3b 1 Ciarlo, D 2b 2 OSullivan, T rf 1 Hale, M rf 3 Henry, A cf 1 Rodland, K ss 1 Patterson, G ph 1 Simas, T c 2 Langenfeld, M c 0 TOTALS 31 UTU Jangard, (L, 0-3) Kasper Stone Smith Sundwall Mickolio IP 2 0 0.1 3.2 1 1 R 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 R 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 11 H 3 1 2 3 0 0 H 1 6 2 H 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 9 H 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 9 R 5 3 1 1 1 0 R 1 2 0 RBI 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 RBI 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 9 ER 5 2 1 1 1 0 ER 1 2 0 R 3 11 BB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 BB 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 7 BB 3 1 0 2 1 0 BB 3 0 0 H 9 9 SO 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 7 SO 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 7 SO 0 0 0 6 0 1 SO 1 1 5 LOB 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 7 LOB 0 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 BF 13 3 3 16 5 3 BF 12 14 11 E 1 2

NEVADA PITCHING STATISTICAL LEADERS


Category Name ERA Kyle Howe Strikeouts Rod Scurry Wins Howe Walks (most) Scurry Innings Scurry * at least 10 innings pitched

Intramural scores
SOFTBALL (THE WEEK OF APRIL 7)
Friday Coed (April 11) Flaming Pels (15), TBD (11) Monday Coed doba Qs (8), Mackay (4) Skidmarkz (15), Certied BAs (9) The Flamethrowers (W), Mechanical Balls (Forfeit)
9 7

NEVADA OFFENSIVE STATISTICAL LEADERS


Category Batting Name David Ciarlo

Statistic .439

Statistic 2.91* 42 5 20 48.2

Softball
SCORES FROM THE
WEEK OF APRIL 9-13
Game Utah State (W) vs. Idaho State Northwestern State (W) vs. La. Tech NMSU (W) vs. Utah State Louisiana Tech (W) vs. Fresno State Fresno State (W) vs. Louisiana Tech Hawaii (W) vs. San Jose State NMSU (W) vs. Utah State Hawaii (W) vs. San Jose State NMSU (W) vs. Utah State Fresno State (W) vs. Louisiana Tech Hawaii (W) vs. San Jose State Hawaii (W) vs. San Jose State Score 7-0 5-4 5-3 5-3 9-0 1-0 5-4 3-1 14-1 1-0 9-6 6-2 Steals Kym Silagyi/Tyler Schafer Home runs Murdock

Thursday Coed Team Powder (3), We Always Win (2) Mufn Tops (W), Balls (Forfeit) Rusty Trombones (W), BONCH (Forfeit) At Aneld (7), Bros./Sis. of Thunder (1) Thursday Fraternities Lambda Chi (4), Sigma Nu (2) Sig Ep (7), Phi Delt (1) SAE (W) , TKE (Forfeit)

WAC STANDINGS
Team Conference Sacramento State 8-3 Nevada 7-4 Fresno State 5-3 NMSU 4-3 San Jose State 6-8 Hawaii 4-7 Louisiana Tech 2-8

Overall 13-15 16-13 16-14 14-15 15-12 12-20 15-14

Tuesday Coed Ball Busters (15), Team Cox (8) Dub-Ace (W), Transformers (Forfeit) Bow Chicka Wowwow (17), Frenzied Yettis (4) Tuesday Fraternities Sigma Nu (33), Lambda Chi (22) SAE (23), Pi Kappa Phi (7) Phi Delt (17), TKE (11)

DODGEBALL (THE WEEK OF APRIL 7)


Monday Coed Manbearpig (4), Brothers of Thunder (2) LLC FTW (4), Manbearpig (3) Brothers of Thunder (4), LLC FTW (0) The Rusty Fish-Hooks (4), Awesome (3) Average Joes (4), Awesome (1) Average Joes (4), The Rusty Fish-Hooks (1) Tuesday Coed Circle K (4), El Equipo de Gata (1) Do It (4), Circle K (1) Do It (4), El Equipo de Gata (0) US Ballstars (4), Zombie Assassins (0) Zombie Assassins (W), Samobys (Forfeit) US Ballstars (4), Samobys (Forfeit) Tuesday Mens Blue Steel (W), Playstation 6 (Forfeit) The Last Picks (4), Blue Steel (1) We Like Turtles (4), Team Stewart (0) Liquid Death (4), Team Stewart (3) The Last Picks (4), Playstation 6 (0) We Like Turtles (4), Liquid Death (1) Wednesday Womens Tri Delta (W), Lombardi Ladies (Forfeit) Tri Delta (W), Pi Phi (Forfeit) Delta Gamma (W), Lombardi Ladies (Forfeit) Delta Gamma (W), Pi Phi (Forfeit) Motorboatin SOBs (W), Yo Mamma Part 3! (Forfeit) Incredi-Balls (W), Yo Mamma Part 3! (Forfeit) Motorboatin SOBs (4), Sigma Kappa (1) Sigma Kappa (4), Angels (3) Kappa Alpha Theta (4), Incredi-Balls (1) Kappa Alpha Theta (4), Angels (1) Thursday Mens Skidmarkz (4), Tha Digglers (0) Skidmarkz (4), Ducks (0) Tha Digglers (4), Ducks (0) I Dream Of Blaine(4), The Dreadhawks (3) TKE (4), The Dreadhawks (1) I Dream Of Blaine (4) TKE (3)

NEVADA PITCHING STATISTICAL LEADERS


Category Name ERA Katie Holverson Strikeouts Holverson Wins Holverson Walks (most) Holverson Innings Holverson * at least 50 innings pitched

NEVADA OFFENSIVE STATISTICAL LEADERS

Category Name Statistic Batting Noelle Micka .386 RBIs Britton Murdock/Micka 27 Hits Micka 54

Statistic 2.23* 143 14 66 141.1

SOCCER (THE WEEK OF APRIL 7)


Friday Coed (4/4) Modern Day Outlaws (6), Maniacs (2) Mountain Dewers (6), E.G.O. (2) Team Taurine (W), Ramrod II (Forfeit) Friday Womens Delta Gamma (W), Sigma Kappa (Forfeit) Team Pirruccello (8), Lombardi Lancers (0) Kappa Alpha Theta (W), Tri Delta (Forfeit) SWAT (W), River Rats (Forfeit) Monday Mens B The Squad (4), Brothers of Thunder (2) The Team (W), Off Constantly (Forfeit) Stormin Mormons (9), Impetrex (3) Monday Mens A DSP Dudes (4), Reno F.C. (0) Real Reno (8), TBA (1) The Goodsportsmen (6), TMNT (6) Monday Coed Remis (10), Viva la TA-volu cion (1) Tute Fruit (7), IV-Crusaders (0) Samobys (4), KillR Pandas (1) Team Argenta (W), The Crushers (Forfeit) Wednesday Coed Stormin Mormons (5), 8th Floor (4) TBA (8), Thunder Cats (3) Sks (W), Chelsea FC (Forfeit) Teamwork Times 7 (8), UNSOM United (2) Oso Gogorak (5), Bib Stud (1) Spartans (W), Delta Sigma Pi (Forfeit) One Piece (W), The Feel Goods (Forfeit) Wednesday Mens B GVE (2), Juniper (1) RFC (5), Team Awesome (4) IELC (4), Soccer Team (3) Thursday Mens A Team Lawrence (W), Johnny Tsunami (Forfeit) At Aneld (7), Magic (1) Los Nacos (3), Team Laplace (1)

Womens Tennis
Alice Hall/Ly-Huong Dinh (NEV) def. Laura Baum/Jana Mackova (BSU) 8-6 Singles No. 14 Gloria (FS) def. No. 59 Mizyuk (NEV) 6-2, 6-0 Bailly (NEV) def. No. 21 Petukhova (FS) 4-6, 6-1, 11-9

Nevada IP Eastham, D 3 Garcia, C (W, 2-3) 3 Achelpohl, D (S, 1) 3

No. 41 Boise State 4, No. 65 Nevada 3 Doubles Pichittra Thongdach/Polina Kokoulina (BSU) def. Maria Mizyuk/Caroline Bailly (NEV) 9-8

Score by innings UTU 001 011 000 Nevada 135 010 10X Nevada, 3, Utah Valley University 1 (Game 2) UTU Palmer, cf Jones, 2b Brinkerhoff, 3b Openshaw, 1b Croshaw, cf Hinckley, ph Rickenbach, ss Arendse, c Anderson, rf TOTALS Nevada Sing Chow, W cf Bowman, M lf OSullivan, T lf Rodriguez, J 3b Walsh, T dh Hale, M rf Henry, A rf Ciarlo, D 2b Kort, S 1b Jaquez, T c Rodland, K ss TOTALS UTU Brady (L, 2-3) AB 3 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 31 AB 3 4 0 2 4 2 0 2 3 3 3 27 IP 2 R 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 R 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 H 3 H 6 000 101 H 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 7 H 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 6 R 5 R 2 100 00X

Klaudia Wlodarczyk/Bianca Jochimsen (BSU) def. Lais Ogata/Florence De Vrye (NEV) 9-7

RBI 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 RBI 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 ER 5 ER 2 R 1 3

BB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 BB 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 BB 3 BB 0 H 7 6

SO 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 SO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SO 0 SO 1

LOB 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 LOB 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 4 BF 13 BF 14 E 0 0

Kucerkova (FS) def. Hall (NEV) 6-3, 6-3 Tinesta Rowe (FS) def. De Vrye (NEV) 6-2, 6-1 Haskett (FS) def. Ogata (NEV) 6-1, 6-0 Fisher (PAC) def. Dinh, 6-3, 6-1 (NEV) No. 27 Denver 4 , No. 65 Nevada 3 Doubles Maria Mizyuk/Caroline Bailly (NEV) def. Julia Bauregger/Mallory Voelker (DEN) 8-5 Alice Hall/Ly-Huong Dinh (NEV) def. Ute Schnoy/Kyla Iwinski (DEN) 9-7 Bhavani Tirumurti/Annette Aksdal (DEN) def. Lais Ogata/Florence De Vrye (NEV) 8-5 Singles Thongdach (BSU) def. Mizyuk (NEV) 4-6, 6-4, 6-5 Bailly (NEV) def. Kokoulina (BSU) 7-5, 6-3 Hall (NEV) def. Jochimsen (BSU) 6-0, 6-3 Wlodarczyk (BSU) def. De Vrye (NEV) 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 Stacey Housley (BSU) def. Ogata (NEV) 7-6, 6-2, 6-1 Dinh (NEV) def. Laura Baum (BSU) 7-6, 6-3

Nevada IP Howe, K (W, 5-0) 3 Score by innings UTU 000 Nevada 010

Mens Tennis

Nevada, 1, Utah Valley University 1 (Game 1) UTU Garretson, lf Jones, 2b Brinkerhoff, 3b Hatch, rf Openshaw, 1b Palmer, pr Croshaw, cf Hinckley, ph AB 4 2 4 3 3 0 3 1 R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 H 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 RBI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BB 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 SO 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 LOB 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 0

Nevada 4, UC Davis 3 Doubles Laurent Garcin/Guerin Smith (NEV) def. Michael Reiser/Daniel Elefant (UCD) 8-2 Henru Landes/Justin Garcia (UCD) def. Gabe Kanzelmeyer/Benjamin David (NEV) 8-4 Kevin Liang/Nic Amaroli (UCD) def. Kristian Kuharszky/Alex Daruty (NEV) 9-8 (7-2) Singles Garcin (NEV) def. Henru Landes (UCD) 6-3, 6-1 David (NEV) def. Reiser (UCD) 6-3, 6-3 Daruty (NEV) def. Garcia (UCD) 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 Kuharszky (NEV) def. Nick Lopez (UCD) 7-6 (7-3), 6-4 Elefant (UCD) def. Kanzelmeyer (NEV) 6-4, 6-0 Hunter Lee (UCD) def. Smith (NEV) 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (9-7)

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USA TODAY/ESPN POLL


1. Miami (21) 30-3 2. Florida State (8) 31-3 3. Arizona State (2) 30-4 4. North Carolina 29-7 5. UC Irvine 23-6 6. Wichita State 27-5 7. Rice 27-10 8. Texas A&M 30-6 9. Nebraska 25-6-1 10. South Carolina 25-10 11. Missouri 25-9 12. California 23-9-2 13. Georgia 23-12 14. Vanderbilt 24-10 15. Texas 23-12 16. Standford 17-11-1 17. Mississippi 24-12 18. Oklahoma State 23-10 19. Virginia 29-9 20. Coastal Carolina 28-7 21. San Diego 27-11 22. Cal State Fullerton20-12 23. Kentucky 26-8 24. Florida 24-12 25. Long Beach State 19-14
OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES
Georgia Tech (26-10) 94; Arizona (20-11) 72; East Carolina (26-9) 68; North CarolinaWilmington (26-7) 64; North Carolina State (23-11) 63; Michigan (22-8) 54; Pepperdine (23-11) 35; Southern Mississippi (23-11) 32; Oral Roberts (24-8) 30; Houston (22-12) 18; Baylor (22-13) 14; St. Johns (25-8) 14; Elon (28-9) 7; UCLA (17-13) 6; Tennessee (22-13) 5; UC-Santa Barbara (23-11) 5; Washington (23-10) 5; UC-Davis (23-11) 4; San Diego State (21-15) 3; Charlotte (27-7) 2; Oklahoma (22-13-1) 2; Florida Atlantic (21-12) 1; James Madison (25-8) 1; Notre Dame (21-9) 1.

Wolf Pack wants island slugfest


High-scoring series can only help Nevada at Hawaii
Assistant Sports Editor
The Wolf Pack will get back to conference play this weekend as the team travels to Hawaii. Nevada would rather have a high-scoring series with the weak-hitting Rainbow Warriors. Its out-of-conference series sweep last weekend against Utah Valley University displayed the Wolf Packs pitching potential, but Nevada is best when runs are racking-up on the scoreboard. This weekend, Nevada will send its improved pitching staff to compete against one of the best staffs in the conference.

NEVADA SCHEDULE

Date
Feb 22 Feb 23 Feb 24 Feb 26 Feb 26 Feb 29 Mar 1 Mar 4 Mar 4 Mar 7 Mar 8 Mar 9 Mar 11 Mar 12 Mar 14 Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 18 Mar 20 Mar 21 Mar 22 Mar 22 Mar 25 Mar 28 Mar 29 Mar 29 Mar 30 April 1 April 4 April 5 April 5 April 6 April 8 April 11

Opponent
UC Irvine UC Irvine UC Irvine Stanford Dallas Baptist Alabama UT-Arlington Cal State Monterey Bay Cal State Monterey Bay UC Riverside UC Riverside UC Riverside St. Marys College UC Davis Oregon State Oregon State Oregon State Pacic Louisiana Tech Louisiana Tech Louisiana Tech Louisiana Tech at UNLV at Fresno State at Fresno State at Fresno State at Fresno State UNLV New Mexico State New Mexico State New Mexico State New Mexico State at Pacic Utah Valley University

Result
L 6-0 L 8-7 Cancelled L 4-3 L 7-4 L 7-4 W 10-6 W 24-7 W 16-0 W 10-5 L 6-2 W 3-1 W 11-10 L 18-8 W 10-1 L 17-10 Cancelled W 10-0 W 11-6 W 14-3 W 7-6 W 6-4 L 9-4 L 12-4 W 4-1 L 11-1 L 13-4 W 23-1 L 6-4 W 8-5 W 9-5 W 11-1 L 14-3 W 1-0 W 3-1 W 11-3 W 7-5 6:35 p.m. 1:05 p.m. TBA 1:05 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. TBA 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. TBA 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. TBA 1:00 p.m. 6:05 p.m. 1:00 p.m. TBA 1:00 p.m.

Emerson Marcus

PROBABLE ROTATION

HAWAII
15, RHP, Jared Alexander Junior, 6-foot-3, 185 pounds; 4-3, 2.39 ERA, 9 APP, 9 GS, 64.0 INP, 42 SO, 14 BB 17, RHP, Matt Daly Junior, 5-foot-11, 185 pounds; 4-2, 4.91 ERA, 12 APP, 6 GS, 44.0, 51 SO, 34 BB 33, LHP, Nicholas Rhodes Senior, 6-foot-3, 180 pounds; 2-4, 5.57 ERA, 10 APP, 6 GS, 42.0 INP, 31 SO, 14 BB 22, RHP, Josh Slaats Freshman, 6-foot-5, 215 pounds; 0-4, 5.06 ERA, 9 APP, 6 GS, 32.0 INP, 14, SO, 20 BB

OFFENSIVE SERIES FAVORS NEVADA


The Wolf Pack hopes that old clich good pitching beats good hitting doesnt hold up this weekend against Hawaii. Hawaii is third in the Western Athletic Conference in earned run average (4.86) and the Warriors rarely surrender the long ball. Hawaii has allowed only 18 home runs in 37 games this season. Hawaii is second in the WAC in opposing on base percentage (.274) and second in strikeouts (243). The Warriors pitchers are enabled by its WAC-best .974 elding percentage. Nevada brings the offense, though. The Wolf Pack leads the WAC in batting average (.321) and slugging percentage (.503). If Nevada can score close to its average of 7.6 runs per game, then it should take the series at Hawaii.

April 12 Utah Valley University April 12 Utah Valley University April 13 Utah Valley University April 18 April 19 April 19 April 20 April 25 April 26 April 26 April 27 May 2 May 3 May 3 May 4 May 9 May 10 May 10 May 11 May 16 May 17 May 17 May 18 at Hawaii at Hawaii at Hawaii at Hawaii Fresno State Fresno State Fresno State Fresno State at Louisiana Tech at Louisiana Tech at Louisiana Tech at Louisiana Tech Sacramento State Sacramento State Sacramento State Sacramento State at San Jose State at San Jose State at San Jose State at San Jose State

NEVADA

EXPLOIT WEAK HITTING


Nevadas solid pitching should continue at Hawaii. The Rainbow Warriors are last in nearly every WAC offensive statistic. Hawaii is last in batting average (.260), OBP (.353) and runs per game (4.41). Hawaii has only hit 10 home runs this season, compared to 36 home runs for the Wolf Pack. The Warriors will have a tough time with Nevadas two hot pitchers, Rod Scurry and Kyle Howe, who threw a combined 18 innings last weekend and allowed only one run.

40, RHP, Rod Scurry Senior, 6-foot-7, 210 pounds; 4-4, 3.51 ERA, 8 APP, 8 GS, 48.2 INP, 42 SO, 20 BB 24, RHP, Kyle Howe Senior, 6-foot-4, 210 pounds; 5-0, 2.91 ERA, 6 APP, 6 GS, 43.1 INP, 22 SO, 11 BB 22, LHP, Brock Stassi Freshman, 6-foot-2, 185 pounds; 2-0, 4.15 ERA, 11 APP, 3 GS, 26 INP, 16 SO, 12 BB 21, RHP, Dan Eastham Senior, 6-foot-3, 190 pounds; 1-0, 5.62 ERA, 8 APP, 5 GS, 20.1 INP, 14 SO, 13 BB

START WINNING ON ROAD


Nevada has the worst road record in the conference and will need to improve its play away from Peccole Park if it wants to prepare for the WAC tournament. The Wolf Pack is 2-8 on the road this year. Nevadas bad away record may have something to do with its inexperience on the road this season. The Wolf Pack has only played 10 of 35 games away from Peccole Park this season. The WAC tournament is in Ruston, La. this year, and if Nevada is to advance to the regional tournament it will have to prove it can win on the road. This weekend would be a nice time for Nevada to win its third road game, already 35 games into the season.

WEEKLY GLANCE Wolf Pack has Fresno State at home next week

The Wolf Pack will host rst place Fresno State after it plays Hawaii. If Nevada can win the series with the Rainbow Warriors it will make for an interesting top-of-the-WAC standings match-up with the Bulldogs next weekend.
Staff Report

WAC STANDINGS

Standings
Fresno State Sacramento State Nevada Hawaii San Jose State

Conference
9-3 10-5 8-4 8-8 8-11 5-7 2-12

Overall
20-15 15-17 21-14 16-21 17-16 16-19 15-18

THIS WEEKS SERIES


Nevada at Hawaii Saturday double-header at 1:05 p.m. and Sunday at 1:05 p.m.

When: Friday at 6:35 p.m.,

New Mexico State Louisiana Tech

TALE OF THE TAPE


*National rankings in parenthesis **All statistics through 4/13/2008

Where: Honolulu, Hawaii Radio: ESPN 630


Rod Scurry
REBECCA CHASE/ NEVADA SAGEBRUSH

Nevada
. 3 .321 7 7.60 .5 .503

Category
OFFENSE Batting Average Runs Scored Per Game Slugging Percentage On Base Percentage PITCHING Earned Run Average

Hawaii
.260 4.41 .333 .353 4.86 .274 9.48 .974 38

MAKING THE CALL

.4 .409

STAFF PICKS: HAWAII SERIES


OPTIMIST SAYS: The Wolf Pack has won seven of its last eight games and will carry its hot streak to Hawaii. Its pitching has really stepped up lately, including back-to-back complete games from Rod Scurry and Kyle Howe. Nevada will continue winning at Hawaii. OUTCOME: Wolf Pack takes 3 of 4 PESSIMIST SAYS: Nevada is 1-7 on the road and Hawaii is better than the Wolf Packs weak competition from the previous two weeks. Hawaii is one of the best pitching teams in the conference and will silence Nevadas bats. Hawaii will stop the Wolf Packs win streak. OUTCOME: Hawaii sweeps series

DIFFERENCE MAKER BRANDON HAISLET LET


Leadoff hitter Brandon Haislet sets the tone for the Hawaii lineup. He leads Hawaii in hits (46), slugging percentage (.457), on base percentage (.433) and stolen bases (7). If Nevada can keep Haislet off the base paths, then the Wolf Pack should be successful in the series. Nevada will have a hard time winning the series with him on the base paths disrupting Nevada pitchers.
WAC PHOTO

5 5.57 .2 .283 9 9.93 .9 .971 38

Opposing Batting Average Hits Allowed Per Game FIELDING Fielding Percentage Errors

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