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3 weeks ago |
mynews4.com | Andrea Esparza
RENO, Nev. (April 3, 2025) — One out of three undergraduate students at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) has reported experiencing food insecurity in the last six months, with many turning to the campus’s Pack Provisions food pantry for support. Anjalee Gitthens, student director of Pack Provisions, shared her personal experience with food insecurity, explaining, “You know, I skip breakfast, but you're told it's the most important meal of the day.
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4 weeks ago |
mynews4.com | Andrea Esparza
The Dean’s Future Scholars Program (DFS), part of the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD), helps low-income, first-generation students graduate from high school and pursue higher education. Unlike other programs, DFS identifies students as early as sixth grade through recommendations from Title 1 middle schools, providing early support to guide them through their academic journey. Manny Ortiz, the Assistant Director of DFS, once struggled with school and discipline.
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1 month ago |
mynews4.com | Andrea Esparza
The Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, a vital part of K-12 education in Northern Nevada since 1963, is about to undergo a major transformation. The Planetarium, which hosts over 50,000 students annually, is set to install a state-of-the-art DomeX theater thanks to a generous $5 million donation from the George W. Gillemot Foundation. Paul McFarlane, director of the Fleischmann Planetarium, describes the center as more than just a place to explore space.
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Nov 20, 2024 |
mynews4.com | Andrea Esparza
In recent years, school safety has become an increasing concern, with social media platforms playing a major role in the spread of threats, particularly those related to school shootings. The anonymity, wide accessibility, and real-time communication provided by platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and others have made them prime avenues for harmful behavior.
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Oct 16, 2024 |
mynews4.com | Andrea Esparza
Izaiah Minters, a 14-year-old was detained following a fight that broke out between several adults after a Pop Warner football game on October 12 at North Valleys High school. A video of Minters’ detention has gone viral on social media, garnering thousands of views and raising questions about why a minor was detained by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. Minters' father, Junior Minters, shared the video on Instagram to highlight what he believes was the use of excessive force against his son.
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