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Inside: Adapting to college: A3, Campus opinions: A7, City guide: A10, Wolf Pack sports: A14

The news to know

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In the next school year the University of Nevada, Reno will face talk of a double-digit percent budget cut, two murder trials linked to UNR and the student body presidents ght for heightened engagement among students. All of that, and other unforeseen news items, will happen during the presidential election season and on the wave of heightened campus safety awareness following a rash of attacks on women.

DORM LIFE

Cope with roommate woes

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Freshmen react to the R-word differently excitement, dismay, anxiety. The Roommate. The most benecial thing about having a roommate your freshman year of college is developing and learning skills that teach you what it means to communicate with someone else, said Jerome Maese, associate director of Residential Life, Housing and Food Services. To have a great roommate, you have to be a great roommate. Living with someone for the rst time in a smaller space can seem daunting, but Maese offered these tips to survive the next nine months of cohabitation. 1) Establish the boundaries:

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SAFETY
Last year, a string of violent crimes touched UNR. A professor was stabbed to death in August. A UNR student

and two others were shot to death at Halloween party. Professor Judy Calders alleged murderer, Mohamed Kalam Kamaludeen, will go to trial in October. Samisone Taukitoku, the alleged shooter at the Halloween party, will go to trial in November for the deaths. Starting in November 2007, there were numerous reports of sexual assaults and abductions on and near campus, including the Brianna Denison disappearance. Police linked Denisons disappearance to at least two prior assaults. That suspect was DANIEL CLARK /NEVADA SAGEBRUSH never caught. Vanessa Lanther breaks out of I think that issue of safety a grab at a self-defense seminar and security is just going to be Feb. 21. omnipresent to us, university spokeswoman Jane Tors said. from shelves and safety awareAfter Denisons disappearance ness lled students minds. in January, self-defense classes were full, pepper spray ew See EVENTS Page A4

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When it comes to another persons belongings, they might have different standards. They might enjoy sharing or they might keep everything in alphabetized order. Make it clear what is off-limits to avoid blowups in the future. 2) Set the ground rules: What time do lights go out? When are study hours? Is it OK to bring people over after midnight? From visitors to cleaning, talk to your roommate to determine what you can and cant do. 3) Dont talk to your parents: It may feel good to get your pet peeves off your chest, but complaining to Mom and Dad wont x the problem. If you need a third-party mediator, talk to a resident assistant if you live in the dorms or another person who doesnt live with you. Find

someone who isnt biased to help you see both sides of the problem. 4) Deal with problems when they rst happen: If you let a problem build up, its only a matter of time before a simple conict can turn into a volatile situation. Set aside some time every week to meet with your roommate for lunch or dinner so you can talk and patch up any dilemmas that may arise. 5) Ask for change: When it comes down to it, some people just arent meant to live with each other. Whether its because of personality or schedule conicts, dont force yourself to live in roommate hell. If you live in the dorms, set up an appointment with your resident director and ask for a room change. If youre off-campus, talk to your landlord and search for other options if possible.

University services, activities help students ease into campus life

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As you are slammed with a new class schedule, roommate woes and all the scary rsts of college dont forget to dive into campus life. The University of Nevada, Reno offers hundreds of events, clubs and services to students, but you have to know where to look. Getting involved is an easy way to meet new people, nd your niche and adapt to your new world.

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Above all, Glick said students should contact him if they cant get into a class for any reason because he will do his best to take care of the problem. E-mail glick@asun.unr.edu.

the front desk to speak with any ASUN ofcial at 784-6589.

CHIEF OF UNR POLICE ADAM GARCIA:

University Police Services is on the rst oor of the Fitzgerald Student Services building. Students can e-mail Garcia with any concerns at agarcia@police. unr.edu or call the front desk at 784-4013. For other police related information or to le a report, visit www.unr.edu/police. of the University of Nevada are the elected and appointed student government. They handle a budget of student fees, provide services, plan events, regulate clubs and organizations and more. ASUN ofces are located on the third oor of the Joe Crowley Student Union. Visit www.asun.unr.edu or call

ASUN PRESIDENT ELI REILLY:

The ASUN president oversees the student government and Eli Reilly helps students with any questions, concerns, complaints or suggestions. E-mail president@ asun.unr.edu.

Club commissioners oversee clubs and organizations by helping club leaders, managing budget requests and serving as liaisons within the department. Entsminger heads the group and can get you in touch with the right people. With hundreds of clubs and organizations, you are sure to nd one that suits your interests. E-mail DirectorCO@asun.unr.edu.

Rita Laden Senate Chambers on the third oor of the The Joe. E-mail speaker@asun.unr.edu.

FLIPSIDE CONCERTS CHAIR CASEY STITELER:

Flipside Productions plans student events including guest speakers, concerts and movie nights. Casey Stiteler is the concerts chair for the programming board, but is helping with administrative tasks until a director is appointed. The department is looking for committee members and is open to suggestions and ideas about events. E-mail concerts@asun.unr.edu.

on the third oor of the The Joe. E-mail legal2@asun.unr.edu or call 784-6132 to make an appointment with Rick Martinez, ASUN legal services assistant director.

CAMPUS ESCORT:
Campus Escort is a free service that drives students who arent comfortable walking the shadowy campus at night. Campus Escort will drive students to or from anywhere within a 2-mile radius of UNR. Campus Escort wont drop off or pick up students at parties or any business unless they work there (except Walgreens). They wont give rides to anyone who is intoxicated. Campus Escort ofces are on the third oor of the The Joe. Hours are from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday and from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. 742-6808.

ASUN SPEAKER OF THE SENATE PRISCILLA ACOSTA:

The ASUN Speaker of the Senate presides over the legislative branch, directing senate meetings and other legislative business. She can get students in touch with their student representatives, so students can ask questions or give input as the senate makes decisions regarding student policies Priscilla and money. Sen- Acosta ate meetings are at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the

UNR PRESIDENT MILTON GLICK:

Glick hosts Pizza with the President events throughout the year, so students can ask him questions and discuss issues. He Milton Glick is also available through e-mail if any university concerns or suggestions arise.

ASUN CHIEF JUSTICE BRANDON KAUFMAN:

The judicial council hears cases student conduct code violations. Any undergraduate students can le a charge at www.asun. unr.edu/Government/Judicial/ ChargeSheets.aspx. E-mail ChiefJustice@asun.unr.edu.

ASUN: The Associated Students including government issues and

LEGAL SERVICES:
The ASUN has a legal attorney on staff, though he cannot represent students in court. Legal Services cant fully provide for students legal problems, but it will offer a better understanding of problems and sometimes refer students to outside lawyers who will give students a discount or waive fees. Free notary services are available. Legal services ofces are

CAREER NAVIGATOR:
This is a Web site that posts available jobs on- and off-

ASUN DIRECTOR OF CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS JASON ENTSMINGER:

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campus for students. The site also gives students advice on resumes and other job-related topics. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Visit www. unr.edu/career/jobs, Room 200 of the Thompson Building or call 784-4678.

tral ofce for the international exchange program. The service helps set students up for studying abroad for the summer or a semester. The ofce is in the Virginia Street Gym and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 784-6569.

to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Prices vary. Call 784-6801.

WRITING CENTER:
The writing center helps students with papers assigned from class. The center is in Room 206 of Edmund J. Cain Hall and is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Appointments are required. Services are free. Call 784-6030.

and cardio machines, basketball courts, a rock climbing wall and a pool. It is next to The Joe and is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. It is $65 per semester or $5 per visit. Call 784-1225.

Friday. Call 784-4648.

HEALTH CENTER:
The center has a staff of physicians, practitioners, nurses and pharmacists. Students can get medical attention or fill prescriptions. The center is at the north end of campus across from the medical school. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Walk-in hours close at 4 p.m. The center is closed from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays for a meeting. Prices vary. Call 784-6598.

ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTER:

The tutoring center helps small groups of students in core curriculum, 100- and 200-level classes. The service can also help students nd individual tutors. The center is in Room 100 of the Thompson Building and is open from 8 a.m.

COUNSELING SERVICES:
This free service is the primary place for students to get help with personal, mental health and substance abuse problems. Counseling services are in Room 202 of the Thompson Building and are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through

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AUGUST 20, 2008

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UPCOMING EVENTS
AUGUST 20
Transfer student orientation is from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Joe Crowley Student Union.

THE GUIDE

AUGUST 21
Check-in for new student orientation is from 7:30 to 8 a.m. at Lawlor Events Center. Students enter through the ground level ticket entrance and parents through the top level. Opening ceremony is from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. at Lawlor Events Center. Clubs, organizations and campus services will offer information from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Hilliard Plaza. Student ambassadors will help students nd their classes at 2:30 p.m. in the quad. Mandatory orientation for incoming honors students in the Honors Residential Scholars Community is from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 101 of the Ansari Business Building, 784-1455. Information about student health insurance and services will be available from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Student Health Center. Mandatory residence hall meetings are at 6:30 p.m. Check out Mackay Stadium and enjoy a night of activities, a comedian and athletic information at 7:30 p.m.

Getting into the groove

AUGUST 21-22
Center for Student Cultural Diversity is hosting an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at the center on the third oor of The Joe. Career development services will be available from 2 to 5 p.m. on the second oor of the Thompson Building. Information about services in the The Joe will be available from 2 to 6 p.m. at the The Joe Plaza. Tours of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center are from 2 to 5 p.m. Students are invited to learn about the Associated Students of the University of Nevada from 3 to 5 p.m. on the third oor of the The Joe. Tours of Lombardi Recreation and Wellness Center are from 3 to 6 p.m. on the rst oor. An information session about applying for medical school is from 4 to 5 p.m. in Room 12 of the Pennington Building.

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Adapting to college life a world of unknowns and extra responsibility is tough. For a smooth transition from high school to college, be self-motivated and informed.
BALANCE INDEPENDENCE
With the rush of escaping parental supervision and experiencing new freedom comes responsibility. If you let your independence get out of hand, your school work can suffer, said Matthew Blusewicz, director of University of Nevada, Reno counseling services. It is very much a function of self-discipline, he said. Most people know when they are procrastinating or not getting enough sleep. If you start to slip, Blusewicz encourages students to reach out to their resident assistant, peers, counseling or tutoring services (see A1 for contact information). -R-number: Also called your student ID number, this code is used for everything from buying a parking pass to accessing ePAWS. It is a nine digit number preceded by the letter R. Look at the top of your admissions letter or try logging into ePAWS using your social security number to nd your number. -ePAWS: ePAWS is the universitys online system for processing payments, managing class schedules and documenting nancial aid. Visit ePAWS at www.unr.edu/ epaws. -DARS: The Degree Audit Report is a record of your registration and credits needed for graduation. DARS is helpful in planning future classes and can be accessed through ePAWS. -NetID: Your NetID is a username and password that gives you access to the universitys computer and online services. You can activate it using your R-number at www. net.unr.edu/activatenetid/activatewithhints.aspx. -WebCT: WebCT is the Web site used for online classes and courses with online participation. Check it out at www.webct.unr.edu/webct. -WolfCard: This is your student ID card, which can be used to pay for meals, check out books in the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center and more. WolfCards can be purchased on the second oor of the Joe Crowley Student Union. The rst is free and replacement cards are $11. -WolfBucks: You can deposit money onto your WolfCard at the cashiers ofce in the student services building. That money, called WolfBucks, can be spent at on-campus food vendors and other locations.

COMBAT HOMESICKNESS
One of the most common problems freshmen face is homesickness, Blusewicz said. Leaving family and friends for the rst time can be challenging, especially when trying to navigate new classes, peers and living situations. Although some people think toughing it out and not keeping up with old relationships will end homesick woes, Blusewicz suggests keeping in touch with family and high school friends. You shouldnt clutch to old relationships, though, and meeting new people should be a priority. Being active and involved on campus makes building new relationships easy.

AUGUST 22
Mix and mingle with academic faculty at 7:30 to 8 p.m. in colleges. Student ambassadors will help students nd their classes at 1:45 p.m. in the quad. Information session about studying abroad is from 3 to 5 p.m. in Room 5 of the Virginia Street Gym. Learn about Greek Life from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Clark Administration building. Friday festival, featuring food, dunk tank, live bands, rafe prizes and more is from 6 to 10 p.m. in the quad.

KNOW THE UNR LINGO

Not knowing the difference between your R-number and your Net ID only makes getting settled in school more difcult and confusing. Here are some important terms you should be familiar with.

Jay Balagna and Jessica Fryman

NEWS BRIEFS

Silver State Schools Credit Union opens

The Silver State Schools Credit Union on the rst oor of the Joe Crowley Student Union celebrated its grand opening Monday. The credit union offers free services including checking accounts, savings accounts, online banking and loans to establish credit, said Erica Van Aman, the banks business development specialist. SSSCU can also provide information for budgeting solutions to students. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 829-4900.

AUGUST 23
Paint the N with students and Blue Crew members at 11 a.m. Meet in front of Nye Hall. Block party with music, food, prizes and dancing at 8:30 p.m. in the parking lot between Canada and Nye halls. The Rocky Horror Picture Show tickets are free at all Reno/Sparks Keva Juice locations. The show starts at 7 p.m. at Lawlor Events Center.

available, including seats for service and community outreach, faith-based, and two pre-professional and academic. Flipside Productions is accepting applications for the contemporary issues chair, the administrative chair and programming committee members. There are 20 open positions for representatives on the Commission on Diversity. Application details for each position vary. For more information, eligibility requirements and applications, visit www. asun.unr.edu or the ASUN front desk on the third oor of the Joe Crowley Student Union.

The workshop will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 26 and 29 and from 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 27-28 in Room 107 of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center. For more information, call 682-6798.

Welcome Week kicks off school year

Flipside Productions is hosting Welcome Week Aug. 25 to 29. The schedule is: Aug. 25 Cartin to Class: Catch a free ride to class on one of the golf carts driving around campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet the Associated Students of the University of Nevada ofcers at a free barbecue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the quad.
Aug. 26

ASUN recruits appointed ofcials

The Associated Students of the University of Nevada are looking to ll several appointed positions in the student government. There are four club commissioner jobs

Learn to use WebCampus

Student orientation to learn WebCampus will be held Aug. 26 to 29. Demonstrations will include logging into WebCampus and setting up features like the calendar, mail, assignments, learning modules and quizzes.

AUGUST 23-24
Welcome Back Barbecue from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Jot Travis Lawn.

Cartin to Class: Catch a free ride to class on one of the golf carts driving around campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sandwiches in the Sun: Free Port of Subs, games and advice to avoid the Freshman 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Joe Crowley Student Union Plaza.

Wolf It Down Pancake Breakfast from midnight to 2 a.m. on the quad. Aug. 27 Pack Pride Lunch: Free lunch from L & L Hawaiian BBQ from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the The Joe Plaza. Donate old Tshirts and sweatshirts from high school and other universities. You must wear Wolf Pack gear to get food. Come Get Recd: Free ice cream, dodgeball, rafes, basketball tournament and tness class demonstrations from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lombardi Recreation Center. Aug. 28 Aloha Wolf Pack Breakfast: Free mufns from My Favorite Mufn and juice or coffee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the The Joe Plaza. Luau on the Lawn: Meet other students at the event featuring a DJ, inatable obstacle course, limbo, root beer pong and more from 7 to 9 p.m. in front of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center. Aug. 29 Pack Pride 101: Learn the fight song, cheers, pre-game activities and more from 4 to 6 p.m. on the quad.

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NEWS
sity press release. The ofces of Greek life and career counseling are slated for elimination. More jobs may be cut in the future. Officials expect a selective hiring freeze to continue into this year. They plan a voluntary buyout program for some tenured professors as well, according to the press release. While the cuts may loom, nothing is nalized until state legislators meet next February, said Bruce Shively, assistant vice president for planning, budget and analysis. Its all a planning exercise at this point, a serious one, but if the legislature plans to raise taxes, we may get some relief, Shively said. Suggestions from campus ofcials ranged from writing letters to legislators, letters to the editor to area newspapers and attending town hall meetings to make your voice on these issues heard.

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ness lled students minds. Tors called safety awareness one of the legacies of the crimes last year. Eli Reilly, student body president, said he hopes to continue the trend of safety awareness. He pulled at a rubber wristband reading Guarded by the Pack and said the wristbands will be all over campus.

BUDGET
Expect to hear the word budget dozens of more times between now and the end of the legislature next year. Most projections put UNRs 2010-11 budget at about 14 percent less than where it is now due to low revenue forecasts for the state, where UNR gets most of its money. For students, that means fewer services, fewer classes and fewer campus jobs. The budget is going to impact (students) in just about every way possible, Reilly said. He listed fewer degree opportunities and research positions as other possible

A group attends a seminar on self defense led by Vince Salvatore of the Akido School of Reno in the Joe Crowley Student Union ballroom Feb. 21. The event was hosted after 19-year-old Brianna Denison was kidnapped and killed.
casualties in the budget. Literally every aspect of student life. UNR ofcials issued notice of non-reappointment letters to

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ENGAGEMENT
Reilly pushed for tradition and student engagement in his run for president of the Associated Students of the University of Nevada last spring. He put almost three times the

about 40 faculty and staff over the summer, according to a univer-

amount of money about $35,000 into homecoming this year as was in the budget last year. In 2005, Homecoming hit perhaps its greatest slump when the parade was cancelled. Tradition is always tough to maintain but were doing everything we can with it, Reilly said. Reilly talked about engagement on campus with events like homecoming, issues like the budget and the upcoming elections. We want the campus to be electried. I mean, its an election year for crying out loud, Reilly said. Tors said she hopes university students participate in this upcoming election year as well, though she doubts the university can draw a presidential candidate. I hope we see maybe a renewed spirit of activism among the student body, even like a getout-the-vote campaign, she said. The 2004 presidential elections jump started the College Republicans and the Young Democrats on campus, two clubs that continued for several years. The primary season splintered the groups to a degree with the result of their reformation yet to be seen.

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s another school year is about to begin, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all the new students to the University of Nevada, Reno. Whether you are a freshman right out of high school, a transferring upperclassman or the creepy 40-year-old man who lives in the dorms for some reason, we welcome you all. As an upperclassman myself, I can still remember back to the rst days moving into my new home, which brings me to the rst piece of advice about roommates. Hopefully you chose roommates you know and trust. If not, all is not lost. You may be lucky and end up with someone who is clean, quiet and almost never there. But since not everyone is as fortunate as I was my rst year, be prepared for the worst. In addition to your standard school supplies, I would suggest some solid earplugs and a liberal supply of Febreze. Dont hold back with the Febreze, Nic trust me. Dunn When you are settled in, you may feel inclined to visit the bookstore to stock up for school supplies. But there will be plenty of time for that later. This is your rst week of college! Youll want to head down to the D.C. and try the world-famous chicken tenders. You will also be spending time decorating your room with posters of your favorite bands, movies and if you are a political junkie, your presidential pick. College isnt just fun and games all the time though. There is much potential for productivity and especially since this is election season, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to get involved and make a difference. College students must be careful with politics, because it is too easy to be swept up in the moment or the emotionality of a political rally. Stay informed, stay involved, and this can be a great election season. Whether you are galvanized to action by Sen. Barack Obamas passion or simply stand in respect and admiration of Sen. John McCains stalwart, tough-guy stance, there are few things more rewarding then being an informed and impassioned political thinker. When you need an escape from the daily grind, try turning your eyes westward. If you enjoy the outdoors in any capacity, then you have chosen the right school. Reno sits on the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada front, the threshold to one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the country. I guarantee you that a good day hike or weekend camping trip can help refresh your mind for those tough classes. Overall, if you work hard and try to have some fun, the college experience can be everything you had hoped for. Have a good rst week and Ill see you around campus.

STAFF EDITORIAL I FRESHMAN YEAR TIPS

Cherish your freshman year memories

clich often becomes a clich because it is true. The college years are the best years of your life is a clich because it is true. For those lucky enough to go to college, and for the luckier ones who go to the University of Nevada, no comma or Reno, the college years are the time between the real world and childhood. The traditional 18-to-23year-old crowd faces few real responsibilities. We worry

about the guy or girl we met at the party and if our English professor will know we only read the first half of the book for the paper we wrote 20 minutes before class. We spend time with friends, books, video games and the Web. We dont worry so much about careers, marriages, our own children or mortgages. Its nice. Make the most of it. Go to the party on Friday. Join the Qdoba club. Hit Pub N Sub for half-off Mondays and Fridays. Cheer on the

Wolf Pack in any sport it plays. Learn to hate that glorified community college down south. Enjoy yourself. College wont always be fun and stress may seem routine. After all, financial aid is fragile, school is costly and due dates creep up fast. But, if the university budget doesnt tighten further, well have our advisors, the people at the financial aid office and counseling services to fall back on, though hopefully the latter isnt needed too badly.

Remember that every person employed at the university has a job because of you and your peers. They are here to help you leave the University of Nevada with a diploma in your hand and fond memories in your mind. Dont be afraid to ask for their help. Do the most with your time here. Learn a few things outside your major and talk to people you normally wouldnt, including the Christian preachers screaming about how we are all going to hell (expect them

in the fall). Whatever you major is, make sure to walk away a better person because of the four, ve, six or however many years spent here. From The Nevada Sagebrush staff, may your blood turn Nevada Blue, your brain work a little harder, your debt stay low and your experiences change you forever. But most importantly, may these college years be the best years of your life and you can look back at them and smile.

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Survive rst year easily and with style

h, college. This is the beginning of a journey into young adulthood. The umbilical cord has ofcially been cut and youve been tossed into the deep end of a pool without any oaties. As exhilarating and informative as freshman orientation is, here are a few nuggets of wisdom to help you survive the college social scene. First of all, understand that youre at the bottom of the totem pole. Even the Davidson Academy students, the prepubescent and learners-permit-aged geniuses here, have seniority over you. Any talk of high school, as you will quickly nd, is uncool. If you still rock your grade school T-shirts, letterman jackets or anything that says McQueen High School on it, expect to be made fun of, and rightfully so, by students and faculty. Get to you know your resident assistant. They are an easy source of college wisdom just down the hallway. Plus, if they know you they may be more lenient when they nd you handcuffed to a dead hooker before your 10 a.m. class. Parties. This is where you freshmen Memo normally drop the ball. Sanchez For starters, the whole charade of driving up to a party in a caravan of ten cars is lame. Pick a designated driver, preferably the person who has the smallest car, and stuff everyone in. Now pay attention, this part is important. Your entry to a party is usually a dead giveaway to your class standing. I nd it funny when a group of freshies show up at a party looking like a group of timid meerkats. Theres usually a scout or an ambassador of the group (some might say sacricial lamb) who always knocks on the door. Then the scout asks the painful question of whether or not theres a party going on despite the dozens of cars outside, people with red cups everywhere and music blaring in the background. Knock once or twice, then walk in. Now at your rst few parties you wont know many people. To alleviate this, I recommend bringing a prop, or a conversation starter to get the ball rolling. Bagpipes are cool or even a koala bear. Yeah, a koala. Now, if youre not from Reno, I have a few quick pointers for you, to ease the transition process. John Mackay is pronounced John Mack-ee. Lawlor Events Center is where all the basketball games are held and it is pronounced Law-ler Events Center. Rancho San Rafael Park is where you can go catch the Balloon Races during the rst week of September and it is pronounced Raff-el. If you mispronounce those, the school mascot Alphie is within his full rights to punch you in the face. Buy yourself a pair of thermals for the winters here. The extra layer really helps. Lastly, get out and explore Reno! I will sum up what Reno has in four words: culture, community, adventure and (gasp) seasons. The Reno News & Review is a good place to start to nd events and concerts in the area. You will soon nd out Reno is a pretty rad place. We have a beautiful campus, a brand new student union and library and a college experience that is unmatched anywhere else in our state. The memories and friendships you make here in the Biggest Little City will be with you for the rest of your life so take advantage of this great opportunity and seize the day.

So much to look forward to.

FINANCIAL ADVICE

Freshman year budget plans prove worthwhile

ollege is a notorious time for debt and credit cards are easily accessible. Plan your nances properly: simple instructions that can mean the difference between a post-graduate vacation and mountains of debt. Heres the ctional account of two incoming freshmen and how their spending habits greatly affect them upon graduation. John has worked the entire summer before college to earn some money and has saved Geoff $5,000. He Zahler wants the dorm room to trump all other dorm rooms. His parents have encouraged John to sign up for a student credit card before school, so he can start buying amenities for his dorm room. John looks around and nd a student credit card with a lowered interest rate of 13.94 percent. John immediately charges $2,000 buying a at screen

TV, HD gaming system and a surround sound system. He saves his left over cash in case of emergency and decides to pay off the credit card in monthly payments of $100. This is above the minimum payment meaning he will not receive late fees. He also charges $200 on it every month to pay for food and gas. John gures he can pay that off with money he makes after college. Now imagine Matt. Matt saved the same amount as John and spends the same amount for stuff to go in his room. Matt signs up for the identical credit card but instead of paying $100 a month on the bill, he decides that he does not want to let the debt increase. While still charging $200 additionally each month on other expenses, Matt instead, decides to pay the credit card company $300 a month. Both John and Matt have been offered the same work positions for the following summer and each summer thereafter. Both will be able to save $5,000 each summer for the duration of school. Each will continue to splurge on items totaling $2,000 each summer during the month before they begin classes, just

as they have done before their freshmen year. This is where the fun begins. After 4 years with these spending habits, John will have accumulated a nal balance of $17,178.15. This includes interest payments of $4,978.15. Upon Matts graduation, his credit card bill will show a balance of $4,422.82, almost a full $13,000 difference. Matt will have paid the credit card company only $1,822.82 in interest. Both John and Matt had the exact same spending habits, but over a four year period, Matt has paid the credit card company $3,155.33 less than John has for the exact same merchandise. If this does not seem like that big of a deal, look online to see how much one can y to Europe for, if booked in advance. After graduation, John and Matt have accumulated the same materials, but Matt is vacationing in Europe with the money saved in interest payments alone. Pay attention to your nances from the beginning and create a reasonable budget that you can stick to. All interest rates were quoted directly from www.bankrate. com.

CAMPUSCHAT
What advice would you give to freshman?
Dont overload yourself with credits. Get to know everyone that lives on your oor at the dorms. They will be the people that youll know and spend the most time with. If you plan on going to graduate school, be sure to take the GRE as soon as you graduate or before. Make a connection and then make friends and have fun. Get involved. Do something. Go out, go to the events on campus, join a Greek house, join a club, get involved in ASUN.

Heidi Col 19, biology and communications

Jackie Giudici 21, international business

Daniel Fredd 27, human development

Yurie Kuloda 23, accounting

Casey Stiteler 19, journalism

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Get keen with the scene

I am going to give you very clear directions right now, so follow along closely. Go to your room and delete every single song from your iTunes. Go to MySpace.com, and delete your prole. Then go to Fa c e b o o k . com and set up an account if you have not done so alJulian ready. Go do Rhodes that. Now. Back? Alright, now I may continue. Everything you ever knew about what is hip and/or cool in high school is now obsolete. Your tastes dont matter and MTV is nothing but a big fat lie. You are in college. It is time for you, and your tastes in media, to grow up. And I am going to tell you how. The various sections of the college social scene can be split up into the following: lm, and music, fashion and miscellaneous. Since the miscellaneous category is the most vague, I will begin with that. In order to t in with the college crowd, our generations version of a counter-culture, you are going to have to demonstrate individuality. This is how you develop your uniqueness. Through this you will need to nd something that not everyone knows about and make it your own. Whether it be Nike sneakers, various wines or comic books, you need to learn everything about them, if you didnt already. Pretty much take whatever you were secretly obsessed with in high school and make your hobby public so that the world may see you are an individual. This will ironically help you t right in at college. Other little quirks are required for public outings and whatnot. Find an interesting drink or dish that you can order when out so that you seem different from the rest of your friendsjust like the rest of your friends. Okay, now once you have mastered that portion, move onto music and lm. With music, you are not allowed to live in the present. You must instead listen to both the past and the future. By this, I mean you cannot listen to Fall Out Boy or Panic at the Disco. By not listening to these bands, you tell people, Hey man, I am not another sheep to be herded around by corporate bigwigs. You stick it to the man, teenager. Listen instead to the past (meaning bands from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s) and the future (pretty much any band that is signed to a small label that is owned by a bigger label). This tells your peers that you respect those who contributed to history and that you are beyond pop rock. Unfortunately, when it comes to lm, your taste does not speak for itself. Film for college students is much different than music. When it comes to lm, it is all about nding a deeper meaning. After seeing a movie with friends, be sure to develop an opinion as soon as the credits start rolling. Delve deep into the psyche of Tobey Maguire and nd that allusion to the Bush Administration no one else could see. Then explain it to your friends and, I promise you, you will amaze them all. Finally, there is fashion. This one is surprisingly much easier. All you have to do is pretend you do not care. It does not matter if you are wearing pajamas, a tie and a swimmers cap, if you do not care, you will be seen as a cool-headed dude, or chick. Just make sure you dont wear it three days in a row, you might start to smell. Follow these tips and you will be the coolest, hippest cat on campus. I guarantee you that.

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UNR students, clockwise from left, Ron Buckington, Ronald Bigsby, Dan Hamilton, and Leilani Bailey

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you need to be concerned with. Make sure the parlor isnt dirty, Corlin said. A clean work area and sterilized needles are key to avoiding infection or spread of disease. But after the smoke clears and your tattoo is done, the health risk is determined by you. Each artist will give you instructions on how to take care of your tattoo when its done, he said. But whatever you do, dont go swimming after.

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New freedoms could lead to regrets

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Upon arrival to the University of Nevada, Reno, a magical event occurred. The shackles of parenting were unlocked and the chains that kept you dependent on your family vanished. You are free. No longer will there be any midnight curfews. No longer will you be told what to wear or who to be friends with. The freedom must be exhilarating. It is so exciting that you may want to take advantage of your newfound independence with tattoos and piercings. Before you go buck wild and dive head rst into a vat of ink and needles, take a step back. You are going to need a few ground rules to manage your liberty. Otherwise, you may just self-destruct due to a lack of personal responsibility, and nobody wants that. So let us review.

Julian Rhodes

TATTOOS
While your rebel instincts are

going to be pushing you to get one of these bad boys immediately, there is a formula to follow in order to not make a mistake that will cost you later in laser surgery fees. Local tattoo artist Josh Corlin of Pirate Tattoo has done tattoos for many college students and learned a few things from his experiences. While tattoos are a very impulsive business, you want to be careful when slapping something on your body, especially when its going to be there until you die, Corlin said. It is important to take your time with the process and think hard about what you want, he said. There are plenty of people who get tribal designs and Chinese or Japanese characters, he said. But any true, talented artist will tell you they prefer to do custom designs. Examining the parlors credibility, the artists portfolio and the artists experience are thing you need to look into. However, originality and art are not all

PIERCINGS
While piercings are the curly fries to accompany the cheeseburger of the tattooing industry, the rules are a little bit different. Rather than artwork, piercings are enhancements that accentuate certain features on a persons face or body. The first rule is to play to your strengths. Josh Dubon of Lotus Body Piercing said piercings are all about appearance. The most common piercings are lip and nose, Dubon said.

But a septum piercing is a good substitute since it can look good on guys or girls. The next thing to look out for is pain. Nose and lip are popular because theyre virtually painless, Dubon said. For placement, the earlobe, nostril and lip are ideal for many but can be too visible. Dubon recommends the septum piercing because it can be turned upwards into the nose. I have people come in all the time asking for something they can hide from their work or parents, he said.

Areas like the nipples, the sternum or sexual areas are good alternatives, Dubon said. If youre going to do something because it seems crazy, why not go all the way? he said. Like tattoos, piercings have a chance of health risk. Dubon said the only way to combat this is to investigate the place you are going. Make sure the shop is legit and ask about needle sterilization, technician experience and jewelry reusage, he said. Techniques vary from shop to shop.

Virginia Bowman, a 19-year-old music performance major, got this rose tattoo on her ankle after debating about it for four months.

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Bowman shows off a tattoo of the electric violin that she plays. Bowman, who has two other tattoos, said she spent a long time thinking about getting her rst tattoo, and doesnt regret them.

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Pub N Sub 1000 Ralston St. 322-8540 Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday Like the Little Waldorf, Pub N Sub is one of the student haunts that has been around so long, your parents likely shared a pizza there. The Pub features a beer/wine only bar and a vast menu of giant subs, pizzas and other yummy tidbits. With backyard dining and beer pong, a pool table and the best cheese fries in the universe, Pub N Sub is a must for the ravenous Nevada student. Bonus: they deliver! Nevada Museum of Art 160 W. Liberty St. 329-3333 Nevadaart.org Admission: $10 general, $8 students Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday except Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday; closed Mondays and national holidays The Nevada Museum of Art houses a variety of collections and exhibits by both local and international artists. New exhibits are displayed every month, making the museum worth more than one trip. Guided tours are available at a rst-come, rst-serve basis at 6 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday Club Underground/ The Underground 555 E. Fourth St. 786-2582 Located closer to campus, Club Underground is right off Virginia Street, making it that much easier to hit up all the crazy concerts coming this year. Some concerts set for this fall are Paul Wall, The Cab, Shiny Toy Guns, Bury Your Dead, Hieroglyphics and many more. Reno Events Center 400 N. Center St. 335-8840 From throwback concerts to epic performances, Reno Events Center is the place to go. Attracting acts like Neil Young, Blue Man Group and Carrie Underwood, this venue has all your needs for the classic rock you want. Gold-N-Silver Restaurant 7090 W. Fourth St. 323-2696 Hours: 24 hours a day Here in Reno, we eat breakfast all the time. At the Gold-N-Silver Restaurant, dont let the family atmosphere fool you. This 24-hour diner, with some of the greatest breakfast in town, welcomes college students for those latenight study and/or after-party meal cravings. First timers should try the quiche of the day, signature pancakes and a cup of never ending coffee. Average prices for breakfast, lunch and dinner are around $10 to $20. Century Riverside 12 11 N. Sierra St. 786-2753 Standard movie ticket pricing.

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Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches 58 E. Ninth St. 786-5669 jimmyjohns.com Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. every day Have only a few precious minutes to grab a bite? Worry notJimmy Johns, located just across from the main campus entrance on Ninth Street, boasts sandwiches made by the fastest hands in the business. By the time youve tucked your change away, your order will be ready to go. The Little Nugget Diner 233 N. Virginia St. 323-0716 Hours: 24 hours a day If by this time next year you havent stumbled into this little hole-in-thewall for their signature burger, the Awful-Awful, you may as well have gone to school on Jupiter, because youve missed sampling the unofcial dish of Reno. The Nugget Diner is tucked into the back of the little Nugget casino in downtown Reno, and is locally referred to as Awful Awful, for their giant burger of the same name. Open 24 hours a day, the tiny diner is usually packed tight in the wee hours of the morning with Renos hungriest. Pegs Gloried Ham and Eggs 420 S. Sierra St. 329-2600 Hours: 24 hours a day If youve wandered as far south of campus as the little Nugget Diner, perhaps youd be willing to wander a bit farther for the best breakfast of your life. Pegs Gloried Ham and Eggs has been hailed by the likes of Esquire Magazine as the Best Breakfast in America. Though they serve lunch as well, the caliber of the breakfast dishes renders that side of the menu a mere formality. Try their Huevos Rancheros or the Country Fried Steak and Eggs for a peerless meal.

Reds Little Waldorf Saloon 1661 N. Virginia St. 337-9255 lilwal.com Hours: 11 a.m. to when they feel like closing Boasting 45 varieties of beer and a menu featuring UNR-themed dishes, the Lil Wal is best known as the post-game hangout for Wolf Pack fans. Drop in Friday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $1 tacos.

Roses Caf 725 S. Center St. 329-7673 Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day Claiming to have perfected the art of the sandwich, Roses Caf brings art and sandwiches together at last, with each freshly-made sandwich named after a famous artist. Whether its the Michelango with roast beef, turkey and ham or the Renoir offering Havarti dill, Swiss, jack and cream cheese that tantalize your taste buds, theres something on Roses menu that will please your artistic eye and stomach. Average prices for lunch are around $8 to $15.

Nu Yalk Pizza 3305 Kietzke Ln. Phone number: 332-8550 Offers Big Applestyle pizza in the heart of Reno. Serves big slices for decent prices. Sushi Pier 2 Located at 1507 S. Virginia St. Hours: 11 a.m. 9:30 except Sunday 9 Phone number: 825-5225 Average prices: All you can eat lunch until 3 p.m. - $12.95, dinner $17.95

Meadowood Mall 500 Meadowood Mall Circle Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday Phone number: 827-8450 Stores inside the mall include Macys, JCPenney, Sears and several franchise shops

PERMIT PRICES
- $375 Yellow - $375 Green - $205 Blue - $100 Evening (after 3:30 p.m.) - $100 Wolf Pass Bus Pass - $85
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KEY ROUTES TO REMEMBER:

Bus route 1 on the RTC can take you down Virginia Street, passing by several restaurants and casinos with arcades along the way until you hit your nal destination at the Meadowood Mall in about 20 minutes. Bus route 14 takes you to Renown Regional Medical Center, Grand Sierra Resort and the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

SIERRA SPIRIT

By hopping on the stop across from the Jot Travis Building, students can take a free ride downtown on the Sierra Spirit, which meets at its stops every 10 minutes. Places you can get to while riding the Spirit include City Hall, the Nevada Museum of Art, the Pioneer Center and Wingeld Park, as well as Fleischmann Planetarium, Mackay Stadium and Lawlor Events Center.

OTHER OPTIONS

Students can purchase a bike to save on gas. Bikes

can range from $100 to thousands of dollars, depending on where you buy the bike, how often you plan on riding it and what you plan to use it for. Mopeds and scooters are gaining popularity with high gas prices these days. Vespa scooters cost between $3,800 to $7,500, while other models range from $2,000 to $10,000. The scooters can average 60 to 80 miles per gallon.

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championship game. This is Frias rst year replacing Terri Patraw, who sued the school last year after she was red at the beginning of the season for her involvement in a whistle-blower case against athletic administrators and coaches. The Wolf Pack was 6-11-1 overall in 2007. games. Returning is dominant workhorse Katie Holverson, who will look to lead Nevada from the circle through the majority of its innings again this season. Coach Michelle Gardner will no longer be in the dugout, though, after leaving Nevada for Indiana University this offseason. Assistant head coach and recruiting coordinator Matt Meuchel will replace Gardner for the 2009 season.

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season. August Teague will continue to anchor the Nordic Ski team in his fth season as a coach at Nevada.

SOCCER
Nevada coach Jaime Frias will look to duplicate the Wolf Packs WAC championship season in 2006. Nevada edged No. 1 seed Fresno State in penalty kicks 4-2, after the two teams played to a 0-0 tie in the 2006 WAC

SOFTBALL
The Wolf Pack softball team was one of the most exciting teams on campus last year winning the WAC regular season title and two NCAA tournament

SWIMMING AND DIVING

The Wolf Pack will retain the majority of its 2007-08 WAC championship team. Coach Mike Richmond, who won the WAC Coach of the Year last season, will also return for what should be another successful season for one of the most dominant teams on campus. Propelled by the hiring of assistant coach Eric Skelly this off-season, Nevada should be in good shape to compete for its third consecutive WAC championship this season.

MENS AND WOMENS TENNIS

Nevada struggled last season but displayed signs of brilliance with two juniors on the men and womens side. Maria Mizyuk, of Russia, received national attention when she cracked the top-40 in national rankings. Laurent Garcin, of France, set the school record of 27 wins in one season, overtaking Bryan McQuown, who set the record in the 1981-82 season. Coach Chad Stoloff will remain the head coach of the mens team (7-13) in his fourth season at Nevada, while Sylvain Malroux will enter his third year of coaching Wolf Pack womens tennis (8-10).

TRACK AND FIELD, CROSS COUNTRY

Nevada will lose its nearOlympic qualifying thrower Inger Appanaitis, but it will retain high jumper Amanda Boice and hurdler Polly Smith both members of the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division I Womens All-Academic Track and Field Team. Shantel Twiggs is in her fth year of coaching the Nevada Track and Field team. Kirk Elias

Nevadas Dellena Criner drives down the court against Louisiana Techs Tiawana Pringle during the rst round of the Western Athletic Conference tournament in Las Cruces, N.M last March. Criner scored 14 points in the Packs 82-56 loss to Louisiana Tech at the Pan American Center.
is also in his fth season of coaching for the Nevada crosscountry team. longer be spiking the competition for the Wolf Pack after she graduated last year. Jorgan Staker will look to replace Ericson on the right side. The Wolf Pack may also start using a 6-2 formation, two-setter attack this season, coach Devin

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Nevada (15-10) must cope with life after Teal Ericson. The 6-foot-1 offensive threat will no

Scruggs said. Nevada lost its star setter Ashley Miller from a year ago, but Sonnie Sei and Tatiana Santiago have both impressed Scruggs at the setter position. Scruggs has normally used the 5-1 formation and hasnt ruled it out for this season.

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Top 10 home games to see in 2008

1) BASKETBALL: NORTH CAROLINA DEC. 31
The Tar Heels will roll into Lawlor Events center New Years Eve with Roy Williams, Tyler Hansbrough and a whole lot of basketball tradition. A favorite to be preseason No. 1, North Carolina may give Nevada the most media attention its received for a regular season home game in program history.

2) FOOTBALL: STATE NOV. 22

BOISE

The rematch of last years quadruple overtime should give fans a reason to endure a possibly very cold game at Mackay Stadium. Nevada and Boise State battled in a 69-67 shootout at Boise last season. Nevada fans can feel safer knowing this year the turf will be green instead of blue.

3) FOOTBALL: TEXAS TECH SEPT. 6

The Red Raiders high-powered offense will be a tough test for Nevadas new defensive coordinator Nigel Burton. The Wolf Pack changed to a four-man front this off-season and has looked reenergized in scrimmage games this season, but if Texas Techs offense plays anything like it usually plays it could be a long game for Nevada.

The Nevada student section can be a crazy place on gameday. Getting to the stadium early is important in getting a seat in the student section.

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4) BASKETBALL: UNLV

The Wolf Pack has had recent trouble with the Rebels, losing two games in a row. UNLV has also created a role-reversal from past years, performing better head-to-head and representing the state of Nevada in the NCAA tournament. This had been the job of Nevada since the beginning of the Mark Fox era.

The Nevada Way

The University of Nevada may not ll a 110,000-seat stadium like Ohio State, it may not have the tradition of Notre Dame and it may not consistently dominate like USC. These schools have something that Nevada doesnt, but Nevada is unique. This is the Battle Born state with old west appeal. Teams that visit Nevada enter a strange atmosphere nearly a mile high in elevation with winters that can be too harsh for humans to endure. Take the Donner Party for example: a group of California-bound travelers who resorted to cannibalism less than 35 miles from where the Wolf Pack play at Mackay Stadium. The snow-capped peaks in the distance loomed unpromising for 19th century travel, but today they give Washoe valley residents a true mountain-town experience. The cold weather and high altitude also gives Nevada an edge in any outdoor sporting event at home and the Wolf Pack football team has exploited this homeeld advantage, going 20-5 at Mackay Stadium in the last four years and making three consecutive bowl games since 2005 when it won the Western Athletic Conference championship. Historically a football school, Nevada has also excelled in basketball. The Lawlor Events Center can hold a capacity crowd of more than 11,000, and in recent years it has held just that. Attendance levels were fueled by a Sweet-16 run in 2004s NCAA tournament. The team made three more NCAA tournaments in a row before making the College Basketball Invitational tournament last year. The Wolf Pack baseball team spent time in the nations top-10 in the 1990s and Major League Baseball currently has nine Nevada alumni. Nevadas boxing club has also experi-

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College isnt all about papers and exams. Nevada students also have an obligation to root for the Wolf Pack. Basketball and baseball dont start until later in the school year, but T.G.I.A.F.Sthank god its almost football season. Cooling temperatures, falling leaves, playing of a school marching bandthis means college football. For some, its the only reason to wake up early on a Saturday morning. For others, its a day full of keg stands before kickoff, Edward Forty-Hands and beer bongs. Drinking is just one tradition, though. Game day, regardless of the sport, is a day to paint your face, high-five a stranger and simultaneously spell N-E-V-A-D-A out loud with thousands of screaming fans.

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5) SOCCER: WAC TOURNAMENT NOV. 6-9

The Wolf Pack won the Western Athletic Conference tournament in 2006 by beating Fresno State 4-2 in penalty kicks after a 0-0 tie. Nevada struggled last season in the midst of controversy with its coach, but new coach Jaime Frias has Nevada competing harder in practice and looking to take back its WAC crown.

6) VOLLEYBALL: HAWAII OCT. 18

Nevada coach Devin Scruggs is looking to rene a team that lost its three most consistent players last year in Teal Ericson, Karly Sipherd and Ashley Miller. Scruggs will have to adjust quickly before she plays the one of the best volleyball schools in the country in the Rainbow Wahine. Hawaii nished 2007 ranked 16 and is ranked 18 in 2008 preseason polls.

enced national success, taking third place last year in the National Collegiate Boxing Association championships, only getting out-boxed by West Point and the Naval Academy. Previous classes have helped establish a winning tradition. Now its your turn. You are the freshman class. Your butts will ll the student section for years to come as you enter a very proud fraternitythe Nevada sports fan fellowship. It is steeped with tradition and championships. You will quickly learn that after every touchdown a cannon will be shot; after every earth-shattering dunk a wolf will cry and after every big game there will be an epic post-game party. Sports are such an important aspect to the college experience. So write your papers and pass your exams on the weekdays, but party hard with Wolf Pack sports on the weekends. Its the Nevada way.

Club sports help students get involved

The Wolf Pack rugby team is one of many club sports at Nevada
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South African rugby player Bruce Anderson received a phone call four years ago, at 2 a.m., informing him that his wife had gotten a bank job in Reno. For Anderson, it meant going back to the city he visited two years before when he was invited for a six-month stint to coach the Nevada rugby team. The Nevada rugby team is one of many non-scholarship club sports on campus at the university. Sports such as equestrian, ultimate frisbee, water polo, boxing, Fencing, Lacrosse, Wrestling, Cycling and many more can be played on campus as a club sport. Interested students can contact Club Sport Coordinator Steve Riccomini at his office in Lombardi Recreational Facility or go to the www.unr.edu Web site to contact the team president of each nevada club sport team. Anderson now works construction in Reno, while he coaches rugby on the side. He has been coaching at Nevada ever since he moved with his wife and three kids to Reno in 2004. After the 2 a.m. phone call, Anderson had three months to sell his house and come meet his wife in Reno. He brought his children and only two bags of luggage as he moved his

7) BASKETBALL: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS DEC. 6

This rematch with its midmajor foe the Salukis will give Nevada a chance to redeem itself from last years 74-49 beat down. Similar to its game with North Carolina, the Wolf Pack will hope to improve in a rematch that is at home this season.

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8) WOMENS BASKETBALL: EASTERN WASHINGTON NOV. 14

Wolf Pack fans should be interested in Jane Albrights debut as head coach at Nevada. Albright has coached 24 seasons in college basketball and ranks top-50 in all-time collegiate womens basketball wins. This is her rst season at Nevada, though, as she replaces ve-year Nevada coach Kim Gervasoni.

family to America. I really love living here, Anderson said. Its the best thing for my family. Most of Andersons players have never played rugby. They come out for the sport and stay because they find out how much fun it is, Anderson said.

9) VOLLEYBALL: UCLA SEPT. 5

UCLA will bring its No. 7 preseason ranking to the Virginia Street Gym for an early season match-up with the young Wolf Pack. Nevada defender Allison Hernandez and the rest of the Wolf Pack will have their hands full with high-jumping kills artist Kaitlin Sather.

10) SOCCER: HAWAII OCT. 10

Hawaii won the WAC crown last season with a 12-1 overall record and perfect 8-0 in conference record. The Rainbow Wahine is favored to win the WAC again this season in the preseason coachs poll. Hawaii received seven of eight votes with Fresno State taking the only other rst place vote.

Its tough because we play against some of the best competition in the country, said Anderson, who played rugby for 35 years. One of our opponents is CalBerkeley and those guys are consistent national champions. They have players who have 12 years of experience, while some of our players are playing in the rst or second game of their careers.
Rugby, and most club sports is accepting of people who have never played the sport in their lives. People shouldnt feel scared to joining the rugby team, Anderson said. Rugby isnt all about hitting, Anderson said. We also need fast guys to play outside to get

The Nevada Rugby club goes for a score against Chico State last season at home in Wolf Pack Park.The club team gets little help from the University of Nevada, but players still have fun playing a sport. Most of the rugby players have never played rugby their entire lives. After its snowy game against Chico State, the Nevada team headed to Fritzs Bar to have a couple drinks with its opponents.
around the hitting. Anderson feels that training his players, through learning different aspects of how the game is played, will work best in creating a solid Nevada rugby team. Thats why he sent three players to South Africa last season to train for two-and-a -half months with the South African College Rovers club team. It was the best experience I ever had, said Ahron Osheroff, one of the three Nevada rugby players to go to South Africa this summer. Rugby is the main sport down there, so all their great athletes dont play football like they do herethey play rugby. That was the main difference

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Mens Rugby, Mens Lacrosse, Equestrian, Cycling, Womens Rugby, Womens Lacrosse, Boxing, Fencing, Ultimate Frisbee, Wrestling, Triathlon Club, Soccer, Water ski, Volleyball.

Contact: Steve Riccomini, Club Sports Coordinator, at (775) 784-1897 or sriccomini@unr.edu

from Rugby in America. The talent level was much better, he said. Donors paid for most of the funding, but a lot of it

had to come out of Osheroffs pocket. I just told family members, my aunts and uncles, what I was doing, Osheroff said. They were happy to help me out. The Nevada rugby team also has to look to the private sector in order to raise funds for its sport. The average yearly rugby budget is $30,000, but the school only donates about $2,000 to the team, Anderson said. Anderson has a golf tournament planned this October, which will go toward funding the rugby team. We just need to keep recruiting players and start generating interest in the community, Anderson said.

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FOOTBALL
Coach Chris Ault and Nevada (6-7, 4-4 in 2007) hope the hiring of a new defensive coordinator and changing of its defensive scheme will reverse its fortunes against opposing offenses in 2008. Nevada hired former Oregon State assistant coach Nigel Burton to take charge of the defense this season. The Wolf Pack will also enforce a fourman front on defense, instead of the 3-4 it used last year. I really am looking forward to it, Nevada linebacker and 2007 captain Joshua Mauga said. This new scheme gives me more room to run and hit people. The offense hasnt looked as impressive as the newly energized defense in summer scrimmages, but Wolf Pack coaches are happy with having two quarterbacks competing for a starting job this season, Ault said. Ault hasnt decided on whether to start last years Western Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year Colin Kaepernick or Nick Graziano to take snaps in front of 2007 WAC rushing leader Luke Lippincott. Kaepernick replaced Graziano after he suffered a season-ending injury in the fth game of last year.

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Senior Jessica Thompson chases down the ball during the second half of the 4-1 win over Louisiana Tech last season at Mackay Stadium. Thompson will lead Nevada with new head coach Jaime Frias.
What will also thrill Nevada fans is the 2008-09 home schedule. The Wolf Pack will match-up against a legendary North Carolina program, UNLV and Southern Illinois at Lawlor Events Center this season. The Wolf Pack also has a bracketbuster game scheduled at home. left-handed-hitting rst baseman Shaun Kort. Nevada is led by manager and former Wolf Pack alum Gary Powers, who is in his 27th season with the school.

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bitter taste for its players. Coach Jane Albright will have a plethora of talent coming back this year in her rst season as Nevadas head coach.

GOLF
Ryan Hallisey, 2007 SecondTeam All-WAC member, will lead Nevada on the links this season. Hallisey impressed without a Nevada uniform this off-season, nishing second at the Pacic Coast Amateur Championship in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Hallisey also garnered four top-10 nishes last year. Adam Pohl will head men and womens golf in his second season at Nevada.

RIFLE
Nevada lost two of its best shooters, who graduated last year, Megann Morrill and Ryan Tanoue, after it nished eighth at the NCAA championships at West Point, NY. The team returns junior Andrew Hickey, who was named to ESPN the Magazines Academic Third-Team All-American 2008 Mens At-Large team this offseason. Fred Harvey will lead the Wolf Pack in his 14 season as the rie coach at Nevada.

MENS BASKETBALL
Nevadas most successful team in recent years has ofcially lost every player from its 2004 NCAA tournament Sweet-16 run. The generation of Nick Fazekas, Marcelus Kemp and Kirk Snyder is now replaced with names like Luke Babbitt, Armon Johnson and Brandon Fields. The Wolf Pack (21-12, 12-4) also lost its four tallest players from last season (Demarshay Johnson, David Ellis, Matt LaGrone and JaVale McGee). Nevada will look to combat the size disadvantage by speeding up the game on offense and playing tougher defense, coach Mark Fox said. If the Wolf Pack can make adjustments it will contend for its sixth straight WAC title, thrilling Nevada fans.

BASEBALL
Nevada (34-25, 18-14) nished tied with Hawaii for second in the WAC regular season standings behind Fresno State in 2008. The Wolf Pack advanced to the championship game of the WAC tournament but lost to Fresno State 6-4. The Bulldogs then went on to pull off one of the biggest upsets in collegiate sports history, becoming the lowest seed to ever win the College World Series. The Bulldogs will come back strong again this year, but so should Nevada. The Wolf Pack lost four players to the Major League Baseball Draft: pitchers Rod Scurry, Dan Eastham and Kyle Howe, and third baseman Jason Rodriguez. The Wolf Pack retains southpaw pitcher Brock Stassi and

Your dorm mates down the hall dont have to just be drinking buddies, they can also be teammates on your own sports team. The Associated Student Union of Nevada sponsors an array of intramural sporting events at Wolf Pack Park and Lombardi Recreational Facility. Its a great way for people to get the feel of playing sports in college if they cant make it on the actual team, intramural member services coordinator Sheena Harvey said. Deadlines are absolute, so students thinking about playing must sign up within the next two weeks for some of the early fall semester sports, Harvey said. Exact dates for deadlines have not been determined. Teams will compete in ve games to determine the standings for the season-ending tournaments. Some of the tournaments, like football, are single elimination, while others, like dodgeball, are double elimination. The winner of each individual sport wins a T-shirt and will get a team picture displayed in Lombardi. Its always a lot of fun, Harvey said. Sometimes the sports get very competitive.

Last years fees per team ranged from free to $30. The fees for the 2008-09 season have not been determined. The only sport dropped from last season was the frozen-ve football league, which was 5-on-5 football taking place early in the spring semester. Another new aspect to the 2008-09 year is the free agent option. If you dont have a team you can go to the intramural ofce at Lombardi and sign up as a free agent. Teams needing players can pick you up through free agency, or you can form your own team if there are enough free agents.

INTRAMURAL SPORTS
Fall Leagues Flag Football, Indoor Soccer, Volleyball, 3-on-3 Basketball Tournaments and Specials Events Tennis, Wolf Trot 5K, Rock Climbing, Swimming Spring Leagues Basketball, Outdoor Soccer, Softball, Dodgeball Tournaments and Special Events Racquetball, Bowling, Weight Lifting, Table Tennis, Golf, Grass Volleyball

WOMENS BASKETBALL
The Wolf Pack was shocked when former coach Kim Gervasoni resigned in May. Gervasoni led Nevada to back-to-back winning seasons, coming within one game of its career-best win total last season (18) and going to its rst ever post-season tournament in 2006-07. Led by guard Dellena Criner, Nevada fell its nal ve games of the season last year, leaving a

SKI
After a ninth place nish at the NCAA championships in Bozeman, Mont., the Nevada ski team will look to the hiring of a new coach to galvanize its 2008-09 efforts. Evan Weiss, former United States ski team member and NCAA All-American, was named the new Alpine coach this off-

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