The Great Reno Balloon Race has become a world renowned event in Northern Nevada. In the beginning of September, Reno’s skies are colorfully filled with hot-air balloons but this year the race is taking on a new marketing strategy, but don’t worry, the event will still remain free to the…

Mother of Macros, M.O.M, sees the importance of supporting a community that has supported them since day one. Heavily focused on community involvement and giving back, the meal preparation service powers local athletes for their success on the field and at the dinner table. Starr’s of the Show Mother of…

By: Cayley Dishion Chemistry professor at the University of Nevada, Reno experienced struggles as a female in a male-dominated discipline but is turning those struggles into supporting young women in science through a program local to UNR’s campus. Always interested in science, Lyndsey Munro was originally on track to attend…

There’s a new coffee shop in the biggest little city, but their startup is slightly more unique. Owner Marissa Tidd describes the risks and rewards of a startup in an already competitive industry. One of Reno’s newest, locally owned coffee shops started on wheels and just recently made the move…

Cayley Dishion and Montana Lloyd report on the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee where representatives enhance the student-athlete experiences and policies. At Nevada, SAAC President and Swim and Dive representative, Caitlyn McHugh, utilizes her position to fight for gender inequity while balancing her busy schedule as a student-athlete. Caitlyn McHugh, fifth-year…

Cayley Dishion reports on the obsession with pumpkin spice flavored food items and why the pumpkin spice latte is the staple for fall time. Dishion also tries out some unique pumpkin flavored items in a food review video. The Pumpkin Spice Craze Explained Pumpkin spice consists of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger…

By: Cayley Dishion The games with a ball and a bat? The Puzey family has got that on lock. Nearly 38 years ago in the Virginia Street Gym at the University of Nevada, Reno, Jim Puzey met his wife, Kim Puzey, and the rest became history etched into Nevada athletics. …

By: Cayley Dishion One rack of 12 dumbbells compared to an entire room full of equipment. Pre-packaged dinner trays compared to a catered buffet dinner. A towel with “NCAA Women’s Basketball” on it compared to the 15 or so items branded with “NCAA March Madness” on each of them. …

The players may be men but the game is run by women — Amanda Littrell, human resource director for the Reno Aces, opens up about the challenges she has overcome to hold such a highly regarded position in a male-dominated industry. Game days are far and wide for Littrell handling everything from concession sales to overseeing player recruitments. …