Recontextualizing Nevada’s Most Memorable News
Posted in higher education, nevada, politics on Jul 21st, 2008
ELY–The fine newspaper tradition of publishing political cartoons as editorial commentary also has a noted history in White Pine County’s The Ely Times.
In an opinion column published last week, Times editor Kent Harper explains his cartooning process.
Harper, it appears, has a strong local following. Avid reader Richard Jacobson writes:
“I am a fan of Ely, The [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, animals, fights, higher education, k-12 education, nevada, reno on Jun 22nd, 2008
In a startling diversion from normal journalist practice, the Nevada news media reported today that four people protested some multiple thousands who enjoy the Reno Rodeo each year.
The four, who managed to get widespread coverage for their protest, were give two direct quotes:
“They perpetuate animal cruelty,” said Renee Carigilia of Reno-based Citizens for Animal Rights. [...]
Posted in higher education on May 28th, 2008
The Reno Gazette-Journal is reporting that former University of Nevada, Reno president John Lilley may be getting ousted from his post at Baylor University in Texas.
Baylor officials declined to comment, citing it being a “personnel matter,” but sources close to Lilley said that the Baylor community was mourning the possibility of losing their respected leader.
Long-time [...]