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LANDON ROSEN (1992-2012) Family and fraternity remember student

By Molly Moser Truckee River while tubing with University of Nevada, Reno. fraternity, remembers Landon as his friends. While he was studying English, a bright person and a signifi cant Aspiring writer Landon Na- “He had a sense of humor that Landon was also working on two part of their fraternity brother- than Rosen was well-involved was more subtle and not for novels and numerous pieces of hood. with the University of Nevada, those without a sharp wit and a poetry. “Landon was an asset to the Reno and was deeply thoughtful unique spirit,” Richard wrote in “I think with his creativity and fraternity and very intelligent,” in his writings. His father, Rich- Landon’s eulogy. “In all Landon’s his love of writing, honesty and Malin said. ard Rosen, said that Landon was life, he never tried to take any- truth, he kind of looked down on He chose to attend UNR searching for something in his thing from anybody. He rejected mainstream,” Richard said. because he wanted to explore life. He longed to fi nd a special things such as money or clothes; Landon thrived for success in the west side of the country quality of honesty in others and he never needed to take even his studies. During his fi rst year and desired distance from his truth in the world, he said. when offered. To me, that made at UNR, he made the College home territory. Landon had “Landon possessed superior him great.” of Liberal Arts dean’s list in fall a passion and knowledge for creativity and a rare sensitivity Landon was born on Jan. 24, 2010. He was also an employee sports, especially in basketball to the world around him in an 1992 in Washington, D.C. and at the Wolf Shop and helped with his favorite teams being the often insensitive universe,” his lived in McLean, Virginia for established the Jewish fraternity, Redskins and Wizards. father wrote in a eulogy about most of his life. He graduated Alpha Epsilon Pi. At the age of 20, Landon was his son. from McLean High School in Associated Students of the in the process of searching for a Courtesy of Ellen Rosen On June 30, 2012, Landon 2010, and after traveling parts University of Nevada Senator El- Landon wrote a novel called “The Tragic Addiction” and helped establish passed away, drowning in the of the world, he attended the liot Malin, also a member of the See ROSEN Page A4 the university’s Jewish fraternity, Alpha Epsilon Pi. The journey abroad UNR dodges cuts this year

By Megan Ortiz rectly with mining companies’ research, but they have always As a new semester begins, been a part of the university. three years of budget cuts “We’re a research department fi nally comes to an end at the in the College of Science, but University of Nevada, Reno. we’re also a statewide agency Since 2009, state budget cuts that has a number of missions,” to the Nevada System of Higher Faulds said. Education have taken out Many of those missions are more than $70 million worth of directly related to state revenue funding from the University of sources such as geothermal Nevada, Reno. With 600 posi- research and resource assess- tions lost and entire academic ment. Though the teaching programs closed, the impact mission for the college was that came with these cuts was unaffected, the new challenge felt across campus. As the for departments such as Faulds’ university now approaches the is to fi gure out new ways to 2013 fi scal year, Vice President conduct research and rebuild. of Budget Analysis Bruce Shively The institution is much nar- has been able to build a budget rower now, as a result. Marc with zero cuts for the fi rst time Johnson, president of UNR, in three years. said the institution is moving in “We tried to start by cut- a positive direction by deepen- ting what’s on the periphery,” ing what the institution has Shively said. “Student services, retained. Much of this will start administration and fi nance, by rebuilding the faculty lost, a things like that, in order to stay mission made possible due in Photo illustration by Juliana Bledsoe/Nevada Sagebrush away from making cuts to aca- some part to an eight percent demic programs. But then the tuition increase during the last Students from Iran, Ebrahim Tarshizi, 30, and Seyed Ardakani, 29, shared their experiences of the diffi culties applying to a United States Institution. cuts kept coming and we were three years. forced to start making cuts to “Because we raised tuition, academics.” we were in a position to restore International students struggle applying for college The cuts led to the downsiz- some of the cuts made in previ- ing of several programs and ous years by adding faculty and removed several more, includ- graduate positions,” Shively By Molly Moser with the least students in 2011 are Taiwan Tarshizi said. “The (consular) offi cers makes ing language degrees, animal said. “Every dollar we raised and the United Kingdom, both at number the decisions for you, if you can get a visa or science, resource economics helped to save positions and International students who want to study 16. Altogether, OISS recorded that there not. If you don’t get it, you have to return to and the Mackay School of Earth programs. It didn’t totally in America have certain requirements to were 596 international students from 61 your old life.” Sciences and Engineering. Jim mitigate it, but it was more like meet; however, Iranian students fi nd it countries in 2011. Tarshizi said students in Iran have to Faulds, director of the Nevada a band-aide.” stressful when going through the process of Adilia Ross, international student advisor travel to Turkey, Cyprus or the United Arab Bureau of Mines and Geology, Shively said the increase not applying. of OISS, said students from Iran have the Emirantes for an interview to get a visa. said his department took an only created $4.5 million in When applying to study at the University of most diffi culty and delays while transferring Only certain days and times are available to especially large hit. revenue for the university, but Nevada, Reno, every international student is to the university because they are required set up an appointment for an interview, and “We lost about 53 percent of also allowed it to retain 15 fac- required to sign several documents to prove to present a visa. Students from Iran go these days and times are never the same, he our budget,” Faulds said. “We ulty positions, 15-20 graduate they are able to support themselves during through a diffi cult process to get their visas. said. Tarshizi said it’s best to apply a month went from 11 research staff positions, scholarship money the academic year, take a test to see how Director of the Mine Systems Optimization or so in advance. to 6.5 for the entire state of and restore some reductions to profi cient they are in the English language & Simulation Laboratory at UNR, Ebrahim “If you’re lucky, you’ll get it (the inter- Nevada.” student services. and carry a passport or I-20 identifi cation Tarshizi, 30, from Iran, who has his doctorate view),” Tarshizi said. “It’s the craziest thing I Faulds said the Nevada Bu- “We’re working on designing card. In 2011, according to the Offi ce of in Geo-Engineering and is a masters student have ever seen in my life.” reau of Mines and Geology is a student achievement center International Students and Scholars, the in business administration, said that it took Tarshizi said once an interview is set up, responsible for the geological to build on our capabilities to country with the most students that travel to him four years to prepare to study in the applicants must present a passport and an survey of the entire state of serve and retain our students study at UNR is from China, with a number United States. Nevada, mapping out the geol- of 121 of students at the time. The countries “Someone decides your life for you,” See STUDENTS Page A4 ogy of the state and working di- See CUTS Page A4 Students look forward to bands of Unity Tour 2012

By Patrick Hutton “The ASUN wants something to the concert. UNITY TOUR 2012 fun for students to do over Labor “It really says something how Who: Veteran bands 311, Slightly Day weekend,” said ASUN Coor- in touch our school is with the ❒ 311, Slightly Stoopid Stoopid and special guest SOJA dinator of Student Engagement music scene,” Pinneri said. and SOJA are coming to campus this Chris Partridge. “We also would Slightly Stoopid and SOJA ❒ When: Sunday at 5:45 p.m. weekend, bringing a blended like to increase the number have been performing since ❒ Where: Lawlor Events sound of punk rock and reg- of students that attend the 1995 and 1997. Slightly Stoopid Center gae. Students can attend the events.” has played with big names such ❒ Cost: $30 with Wolf Card Unity Tour for the price of $30 Starting the concert is 311. as Snoop Dog and the Dave by bringing their Wolf Cards to The band has been touring Matthews Band. the Wolf Shop. The Associated throughout the nation on their 18-year-old nutrition major a punk rock or reggae show,” Students of the University of Summer Unity Tour for the past Truman Maher said that the tour Maher said. Nevada is producing the event six years. will be new to him. as a welcome to the students on Nino Pinneri, journalism ma- “I’ve never been able to Patrick Hutton can be reached at Courtesy of Marcello Ambriz campus. jor, 18, said he was excited to go experience the environment of [email protected]. 311 will be headlining the tour, followed by Slightly Stoopid and SOJA.

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Student voice of the University of Student groups under new leadership Nevada, Reno since 1893. VOLUME 119 • ISSUE 1 Editor-in-Chief • Ben Miller [email protected] Greek coordinators plan to emphasize persistence and graduation Managing Editor • Jaclyn McBride [email protected] News Editor • Molly Moser By Ben Miller weeks ago. [email protected] “One of the challenges I see Sports Editor • Eric Uribe Following the hiring of two facing me is getting to know our [email protected] new administrators to oversee Greek Community,” Campbell Opinion Editor • Gianna Cruet Greek life at the University of wrote in an email. “I think it is [email protected] Nevada, Reno, goals for the important to spend time with Design Editor • Crystal Willis campus’ fraternities and sorori- students whether it be through [email protected] ties remain in development. having coffee, lunch, dinner, or Photo Editor • Juliana Bledsoe After the previous Greek life simply having a conversation [email protected] coordinator quit in December, with them.” Copy Editor • Ryan Miyashiro the president of the Associated But there’s one goal Vasquez [email protected] Students of the University of said he wants to pursue. Copy Editor • Megan Ortiz Nevada requested that the posi- “This is a fresh opportunity in [email protected] tion be moved back under the terms of how we can strengthen Online News Editor • Walanya Vongsvirates umbrella of the university’s persistence and graduation,” [email protected] administration. This left Greek he said. “That’s really the main Online Sports Editor • Kyle Hills leadership in the hands of a new focus of the position that I hold [email protected] coordinator and a new position right now ... for a university to Multimedia Editor • Allison Ford to supervise the coordinator — focus specifi cally on persistence [email protected] the associate dean of students. and graduation, it’s something Online Copy Editor • Emma Shaffer The pair hope to solidify goals that many universities across [email protected] and plans for Greek life, but they the nation are being held ac- Offi ce Manager • Beverly Vermillion haven’t had long to prepare for countable to.” Juliana Bledsoe/Nevada Sagebrush [email protected] the beginning of the year, a time One hurdle facing the two New Greek Life Coordinator Dennis Campbell said one of his biggest challenges will be getting to know the Illustrator • Karleena Hitchcock heavily involved with recruiting began before they arrived. Last Greek community at the University of Nevada, Reno. [email protected] for Greek organizations. Dennis year, Sigma Nu and Sigma Phi Advertising Offi ce • Jordan Gregory Campbell, the new Greek life Epsilon fraternities refused to bers. Their rejection forced the now be handled by Vasquez up to the new administrators, [email protected] coordinator, has been in his role sign the university’s relationship university to cease recognizing and Campbell. And while the Marczynski said. since July 1. Marcello Vasquez, agreement because of a clause them. fraternities have regained their Contributing Staffers: the new associate dean of stu- that holds chapters liable for the Dean of Students Gerald recognition, the specifi c changes Ben Miller can be reached at dents, began at UNR about two actions of its individual mem- Marczynski said the matter will made to the agreement will be [email protected]. Anneliese Hucal, Fil Corbitt, Evynn Tyler, Miles Becker, Sean Eller, Patrick Hutton

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Saturday, Sept. 1 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Theater, third floor of The Joe TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 nevadasagebrush.com | @TheSagebrush NEWS | A3 J-school reopens with Orvis students new digital media host health fair

Photo courtesy of Sean Eller A student from the Orvis School of Nursing checks a patient’s blood pressure during a free health fair on Aug. 3.

By Molly Moser bottles and lip balm. The items were donated from Wal-Mart, Orvis School of Nursing Renown and contributing stu- students at the University of dents throughout campus. Nevada, Reno decided this “We want to educate and summer to help the homeless provide (the homeless) infor- community by hosting a health mation about the health issues Photos by Juliana Bledsoe/Nevada Sagebrush fair for a class project during they have so they can take bet- Recent renovations to enhance digital media and infrastructure in the Reynolds School of Journalism were supported with a $7.9 million gift. the summer at the Reno-Sparks ter care of themselves,” senior Gospel Mission on 355 Record Orvis nursing student Sean St. Eller said. Staff Report projects and awards by alumni On Aug. 3, Orvis students or- Students of the University of and the six Pulitzer Prize win- ganized the health fair for their Nevada’s School of Social Work The Donald W. Reynolds ners who were also alumni. Nursing 434 class. The students and School of Medicine also School of Journalism welcomes High defi nition, big-screen treated attendees with medical conducted health surveys with students and faculty to the televisions have been installed screenings, blood-pressure the homeless at the event. Nurs- new digital media age after a into the walls, which will pres- measurements, STD, HIV and ing students have hosted health year and half of renovations ent the news and happenings diabetes tests. fairs to support the homeless to enhance its technology and of campus, including episodes The students partnered up for class projects in previous building features. The renova- of the journalism student- with corporations in the com- years. The last health fair con- tions were supported by a $7.9 produced university broadcast munity such as the American ducted was in November 2011 million gift from the Donald W. program Wolf Pack Week. Lung Association and Washoe at St. Vincent’s Dining Hall. Juan Reynolds Foundation and a $1.6 The new graduate studies County Health Department. Gonzalez, a senior at the Orvis million journalism fundraising suite contains flat-screen Orvis students and the organi- School of Nursing, said it’s up to campaign. televisions, computers, stu- zations passed out fl yers and set the nursing students to decide A ceremony for the rededi- dent lockers and white boards Renee Sage, a 21-year-old journalism major, experiments with one of the up booths providing informa- if they want to host a health fair, cation was held at the School that dominate certain sides of new computers. tion and health screenings to but sometimes it’s not always on the evening of Aug. 21, the wall. determine what services would considered. with a total of 150 friends, The new broadcasting be helpful for attendees. The event drew the attention faculty and supporters that rooms consist of computers “In general, this event serves of local news station KTVN, attended. with specialized software to our community,” said Balkiran- which recorded clips of the President Marc Johnson of control the digital screens jeet Kaur, a senior Orvis student event that day. This group of the University of Nevada, Reno throughout the building. The who participated at the event. nursing students decided to and RSJ Dean Al Stavitsky broadcast hub is provided “As student nurses, we can help conducting their research by honored the contributions with television cameras, mi- (the attendees).” helping the homeless. of the renovation gifts and crophones and recorders that The students also gave lec- “We enjoy helping out on Re- supporters of the Ted Scripps are also provided throughout tures on topics such as how to cord Street,” said Joslyn Lamb, family, the John Ben Snow the building. Anchor desks stop smoking, substance abuse, senior nursing student at Orvis. Memorial and Trust and the and studio lighting have also diabetes, dental hygiene and “By helping, we are also educat- University of Nevada, Reno been installed in the build- sexual health. After participat- ing ourselves with the (tools) foundation. ing. ing in these lessons, attendees that are out there for us.” The new features in the were given gift bags packed school consist of a touchscreen The news desk can be reached at Neisha Jones, a senior in journalism, demonsrates digital media through with toothbrushes, toothpaste, Molly Moser can be reached at information kiosk, exhibit of [email protected]. an iPhone app during the ceremony. sunscreen, condoms, water [email protected]. A4 | NEWS @TheSagebrush | nevadasagebrush.com TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012

The wait for approval can be wouldn’t be able to return right tions in her native country. Students as short as 5 days or as long as away. Instead, he would have to International students do CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 a year. Tarshizi got his results in go through the entire process of not always have to depend 16 days. The price for the visa getting a visa again. There are on their parents and loans to I-20. Bringing an admission was $5,000. no excuses for emergencies. support them. The OISS offers letter from a professor or an Seyed Ardakani, a 29-year-old For one student from Japan, scholarships for graduate and adviser from the college the Iranian student with a Ph.D. in the process of applying was undergraduate students, new student is applying for helps civil engineering, remembers difficult when it came to and transferring students, and during the interview because how stressful the process was scheduling and pricing of some for specific countries. it looks good to the consular and said some students miss tests, but not as overwhelming Students from Japan that are officers. If approved for an in- out on classes because of it. compared to Iranian students. studying business or history terview, the student has to pass When they do, they can ask the Ayako Kurihara, a 28-year-old can apply for the need-based an FBI background check. OISS to give them a late arrival graduate student in counseling Kayoko Okumoto Scholarship, Tarshizi said students have to letter. Ardakani’s approval came and assistant for admissions at while students from Bolivia can fill out paperwork about their in a month after his interview. the OISS, traveled from Fuku- apply for the Wilter Ocampo academic studies and set a “When it takes a long time shima, Japan to study at UNR. Scholarship, which requires date to set the interview. It can to get here, you will miss ev- She said the most difficult part its recipient to be involved in take five hours or more, and erything,” Ardakani said. “You of applying to the university extracurricular activities. he is required to return to Iran will miss semesters and help was the English test. Ross said the scholarships afterward. from advisers. If it takes too It cost her more than $100 for the specific countries are “I (stood) in line from 4 a.m. long, advisers may give your to take the test and she had to from families of students who until 9 a.m. to get what I need assistantship to another stu- travel to Tokyo — a three or four established them. for the visa,” Tarshizi said. “I dent — they will not postpone hour drive from Fukushima — The only source of financial can’t stay (at the embassy), I for you.” to fulfill the requirement. aid for students from Iran is have to go back.” International Recruitment “It’s not cheap to take the from the assistantships and Students are then required and Admissions Coordinator test,” Kurihara said. “I had to the scholarships offered to to go to the U.S. embassy of Zaneta Janiczak said that she travel to Tokyo to take the test undergraduate and graduate Graphic by Ben Miller/The Nevada Sagebrush one of the three countries for often has to deal with these and to travel there costs a lot students, Tarshizi said. The number of foreign students at the university by country, according to their interview. It takes about cases. and I had to stay there. It was Students also have a difficult the Offi ce of International Students and Scholars. 5-10 minutes and covers the “Graduate assistantships are difficult for me to pay those time studying at the university student’s academic goals and job offers and professors are fees.” sometimes because personal “We are working on recruit- of the effort they have to put why they want to study in the not obligated to hold them if Some countries don’t offer problems could arise in the ing more international stu- in. U.S. After the interview, the the student does not arrive on the test or only offer it during families or natural disasters dents,” Ross said. “We want to “I think the university should student must return to Iran time,” Janiczak said. “Waiting a certain times of year, she said. will govern their country. increase the numbers and find accept more Iranian students and is given a number that can whole semester for a student to She said she’s received inquires Eric Rios, an employee of the ways to encourage them to be not because of what they know, be looked up on a list at the arrive delays the research they from African students telling OISS said international stu- involved with the university but because they are hardwork- U.S. embassy website. There need to do and they could lose her they don’t have the money dents must show a bank state- community.” ing students,” Tarshizi said. they can check if they have the grant.” to take the test. Kurihara plans ment of $32,300 to be accepted Tarshizi said he hopes to see been approved to study in Tarshizi said it’s risky to visit not to work in Japan since there to the university. But the office UNR accept more applications Molly Moser can be reached at America. his family back in Iran — he aren’t as many counseling posi- is trying to recruit more. from Iranian students because [email protected].

said. “He had a lot of stream and thoroughly,” Pitonzo said. of the core is something that will the resources that we have Rosen of consciousness in a way he Landon traveled extensively Cuts help the university maintain its retained, school leaders are CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 approached writing. He just to places throughout the world CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 spot as a Tier 1, Top 100 Public focusing on moving forward dumped his emotions and with his father and his establish- University, according to the U.S. by enriching the programs publisher to distribute his thoughts on paper. I tried to ment, Sign Language USA, to and help them succeed in News and World Report, Shively that lie at the core of this uni- novel, “The Tragic Addiction.” fi nd somebody to help not hire interpreters at hospitals for graduating,” Johnson said. said. versity by doing things such He traveled to Los Angeles to only clean up the grammar, people with hearing disabilities. Johnson said the proposed “I see us moving much higher as integrating more graduate visit his brother, Jason Rosen, and words and paragraphs. He During his time in Jerusalem, he design would replace the Getch- in those rankings over the next students into teaching and who had helped him with his needed to dig a little deeper in played as a point guard on the ell building with a new structure few years,” Shively said. research, while reaching out search to fi nd editors to refi ne the heart of the meaning.” basketball team of an Anglican that houses all student services, That progress can also be seen for new and creative forms of his work. Landon also enjoyed creating high school. to make it easier for students to in the enrollment numbers, funding. “Our relationship has gotten stories and turning them into Richard Rosen and his wife, fi nd by putting frequently used which despite cuts grew from Shively said the cuts were stronger because of our same fi lms with his older brother Ellen Rosen, are in the process programs in one centralized 17,679 in 2010 to 18,004 in 2011, higher than average, and that interest in writing,” Jason said. Zach. Zach had planned to take of forming a foundation under location. according to the U.S. News and he has always expected a “He was a little bit more intro- a summer class with Landon Landon’s name called The “We want to create gathering World Report. university could maintain with verted than I am. It took a while, this year to fi nish some credits Landon Rosen Foundation for places similar to the Joe Crow- “Students coming in here budget cuts of around eight sort of, to break through.” for college. Zach remembers his Young Writers. Their goal is to ley Student Union and the would know that we’re not go- to 10 percent. The last three Creative writing was a brother as a gentle person and a form a scholarship to support Mathewson-IGT Knowledge ing to have an animal science years worth hover around 25 hobby that Landon enjoyed deep thinker. and give opportunities to young Center, but with one reception program or resource econom- and even 30 percent; some of since high school. He found “Landon was deep,” Zach said. writers, and to encourage writ- desk for many different places,” ics,” Shively said. “But, we have the highest Shively said he has it easier to express his feel- “He wasn’t a showoff; he was a ers to be creative. Johnson said. “It would house a great engineering program, seen in his career. Shively does ings and emotions through humble guy. He was a modern They plan to put Landon’s things like the writing center, a great English program, a not expect the university to see a pen and onto paper. Jason day philosopher.” writing towards the foundation math tutoring center, advis- great psychology program and them again. said since his writings were John Pitonzo, Landon’s former and are working on publishing ing, disability resource center if that’s what you want to do “We feel like we’ve already so meaningful, Landon had drama theater teacher thought his writings. and the Center for Cultural then you’ve come to the right hit rock bottom,” Shively said. a difficult time trying to find that Landon had a creative “Landon expressed himself Diversity.” place.” “We’re now pulling out and the perfect editor to help him future ahead of him. in written word and was tena- Improving and building upon The strengthening of the moving in a new direction, and construct and define more “I have very clear memories of cious,” Richard said. the roots and the core of the university’s central programs we’re stronger for it.” meanings in his writing. Landon in my drama class, his university is what’s being done is helping to make the institu- “He was a very rough and dry sense of humor and ability Molly Moser can be reached at after the state budget cuts has tion look better than it was Megan Ortiz can be reached at unpolished writer,” Jason to step into character so quickly [email protected]. cleared, and the strengthening before. Johnson said by taking [email protected]. TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 nevadasagebrush.com | @TheSagebrush ADVERTISEMENT | A5 Opinion A6 @TheSagebrush | nevadasagebrush.com TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012

STAFF EDITORIAL I UNIVERSITY BUDGET CUTS State needs to rethink university funding

s students swarm campus for Our university and our state have state legislators. They were the ones faculty. We want a guarantee that our in their money — why can’t we do the their fi rst week of class this come through terrible times. At the who decided how much to cut from the university will never again be forced to same? Is it so much to ask for one of A semester, it is a happier time very mention of the possibility of Nevada System of Higher Education. make such horrible decisions. the most important components of than in years past. For the closing institutions like the Desert They were the ones who decided not to Are we reaching for the stars when our state government to be given some fi rst time in three years, the University Research Institute, faculty began bolster our state’s revenue stream in a we ask for that? We don’t believe so. certainty of its future? of Nevada, Reno isn’t facing massive to fl ee. We lost talented minds and sustainable way. If our state didn’t have such a one- We will be watching the political tuition hikes, professor layoffs and stopped offering degrees in some So as we begin our year fi nally free dimensional economy, an entity as scene closely as the election and a program closures. areas — subjects we’ll most likely never of some of the worries of the past, let’s separate from slot machines as UNR new session of the state legislature There’s a myriad of reasons for see reinstated. send a message to our state legislators: wouldn’t be as subject to the winds of approach. As students, it is our this — the economy is stabilizing, our Many were quick to blame the uni- We want a guarantee. fortune. If we had a substantial rainy- responsibility to ask that our university administrators already made tough versity’s administrators. But they were Even the mention of budget cuts day fund, we could at least last through be given some relief. budget-cutting decisions and the just the messengers. They just decided creates a chain of events impossible a year or two of economic decline. state’s funding decreases were shared how to best allocate what funding to predict. Even our history of laying After the Great Depression, our na- The Nevada Sagebrush staff can be across multiple programs. Does it they had left. The real culprits in the off tenured professors is enough to tional government took bold, sweeping reached at editor@nevadasagebrush. matter anymore? disappearance of the degrees were our stir doubt in the minds of prospective steps to ensure our citizens’ confi dence com.

CAMPUS CONTEMPLATION How to beat stress before it takes over

or many University of Nevada, Reno students, the fall semester heralds a return to books, overnight cramming and packed schedules. F For the freshmen, the fall could also hold the promise of partying and a new, fun-fi lled adult lifestyle (you’ll learn soon enough, young ones). But I don’t consider any of those things once classes are underway. Generally, I just want to throw up. I’ve been stressed out at the beginning of semesters — mostly the fall — for as long as I can remember. As a freshman, I was worried that I wouldn’t meet anyone who would like me and that I’d end up being the proverbial campus loser. Yes, I did Gianna believe such a label existed in the college world at that time. “The re-opening of the career center: The best indication we’ve got that the Cruet On the fi rst day, I’m always freaking economy is getting better.” out about the syllabi and thinking, “There’s no way I can get through this class this semester; I’m going to drop out next week.” I never do, and one would think that after enough fall semesters, I would realize this thought pattern is pointless and ineffectual. But I don’t. I only wish I could benefi t from “eustress,” which is defi ned on Dictionary.com as “stress that is deemed Embrace your inner wolf, follow healthful or giving one the feeling of fulfi llment.” Typically, eustress is what athletes feel as they’re about to perform in a game or match, and that’s what gives your sexual desire and instinct them their “competitive edge.” It’s also how some people feel right before they knock a public speech out of the park. I’m being a smartass. now realize were baby-sex dreams about Those sensations hardly ever apply to me when I’m re you sexually active?” I try to mend the situation by smiling David Bowie in “Labyrinth” and 12-year-old sitting in class, thinking about all that I have to do over The term “sexually active” in innocently and saying, “Well, unless you me wanted to rip the pants off of my older the next three months. our society has come to be such count some battery-operated assistance. next-door neighbor. I can’t be the only one out there who feels like this A a nebulous concept. It could Men don’t particularly like to put their Back then, I didn’t know what do once the once the end of August rolls around — wishing for the mean, “do you have sex often?” or “do you appendages in a bleeding hole.” aforementioned pants-ripping-off of my magic of eustress rather than distress, and not having have sex with many partners?” or “do you Period talk — always a good way to get hot older neighbor occurred, but I was (and enough time to exercise to feel better. Thankfully, there have sex at all?” And people to shut up and stop asking ques- still am) dying to try it. are other doable ways to cut off the effects of stress yet within this one tions. Why do I feel so desperate not to give I didn’t fully accept my sexuality until my before it ruins our lives. question, I am expected this simple answer to a stranger whose senior year in high school, when I realized Getting enough sleep at night is extremely important to say yes or no. I’ve name I will forget within an hour after I I had fi nally grown boobs and hips. Now, in order to avoid stress and keep your sanity. This never been good at yes leave? at 5-foot-1 and 98 pounds at 20 years old, seems impossible for most college students, and I or no questions. In our culture, our sex beliefs and habits and because of a disturbingly large amount understand. Nobody is going to sleep for eight or nine I stop to ponder the have become a large part of our identity. of misplaced self confi dence (that more hours every night, especially if you’re in engineering or question. It’s amazing There are no clear-cut semantics for any often than not borders on aggressiveness or science or work multiple jobs. how four little words of our sexual beliefs or behaviors because sadism), I am often caught glancing coyly at Personally, I’ve never had to pull an all-nighter, and can hold an answer no one can possibly know all the social, random men (and occasionally women) in a lot of that has to do with organization and my class Anneliese so detrimental to my religious, political and cultural standards public and announcing loudly to my poor schedule. I assume my twelve credits in journalism are health, family life, that control an individual’s behavior. friends how I think they would look naked much easier to handle than 18 hours of math classes or Hucal reputation and self I suppose I have felt sexy since I was or what I would like to do to them. I’m no Strength of Materials. esteem. about six years old and I saw a shirtless kitty that purrs when I see something I like; For those with tough majors (or more than one “Not this week,” I say. picture of Jim Morrison on my dad’s The I am a wolf, and I howl. major), getting suffi cient sleep every night is quite dif- My interrogator isn’t pleased. She thinks Doors CD. Nine-year-old me had what I You’re all wolves too. Wolves aren’t fi cult, but also more important if those classes require inclined to be governed by the opinions intense brainpower. Getting a head start on sleeping of those around them. We are driven by for a whole night will help set that habit for the rest of our animal instincts to fi nd the strongest, the semester, which will at least somewhat decrease smartest, best smelling, most attractive the effects of stress. mate to copulate with. I won’t say that everyone should get eight hours It’s in our genetic code. For some, our of sleep a night, because I know some people who search began in high school. For others it only need fi ve. But make sure you know how much SUBS SO won’t begin until later, and that’s OK. sleep you need and how little sleep you can get away Don’t let others tell you how to have sex, with, because we’ve all heard the side effects of sleep or who to have sex with, or when or how deprivation a million times — weak immune system, often you can or can’t do it. Humans were moodiness and general productivity decreasing, among FAST born to be sexual. others. In a sense, you become a zombie, and that is Embrace your inner wolf god or goddess. not ideal when you’re trying to calculate derivatives or Ignore society as they judge you for having draw free-body diagrams. YOU’LL a lot of sex or for not having enough. Strive The way you eat is also a big deal when it comes to to fi nd a time in your life to be try-sexual. your stress level. It’s easier to go get Taco Bell at the Try everything you want to try at least once, drive-thru when you’re done with a long day of classes FREAK! twice if you like it, and three times just to and/or work. Hey, I understand. Sometimes I do it too. make sure. It’s comfort food, and having Taco Bell once in a while If you want something, go get it. In the doesn’t kill anyone. But saturated fats cause weight poem “The Law of The Jungle,” Rudyard gain, tiredness and, overall, make you feel worse. Kipling said: “The Jackal may follow the The better foods to eat to avert stress are vegetables Tiger, but, Cub, when thy whiskers are like broccoli and peas. Protein from eggs and fi sh grown, Remember the Wolf is a Hunter — defeats stress more readily than steak. Maybe it’s not as go forth and get food of thine own.” interesting to look forward to eating egg salad, bananas Sex doesn’t seem like that big of a deal or avocados as you’re daydreaming in class, but you’ll and the truth of the matter is that it isn’t be healthier for it. Taco Bell is nasty anyway — one of — unless it is. Only you can determine for my friends suffered food poisoning all day after he ate yourself, especially after a stranger at work there. And besides, chicken and dark chocolate in small asks if you’re sexually active. amounts are anxiety and depression reducers, and that And next time that question is asked of can be a tasty (though maybe weird) meal. you, talk about masturbating or menstruat- So think about diet when classes start to become ing. a headache — I’ll try to do it too — and swap out the Happy hunting and welcome to the fall Awful Awful for some tofu. The community of vegans 2012 semester. Go Pack! will love you for it and, more importantly, so will your mind. FREAKY FAST DELIVERY! Anneliese Hucal studies pre-law and public relations. She can be reached at opinion@ Gianna Cruet studies journalism and Spanish. She can ©2011 JIMMY JOHN’S FRANCHISE, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. nevadasagebrush.com. be reached at [email protected]. TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 nevadasagebrush.com | @TheSagebrush OPINION | A7 LOCAL IDENTITY Leave comfort zone Reno struggles to fi nd true success

remember my first night up anyone with a pulse. He’d I was, setting myself up for to reinvent itself at the University of spoken to several ladies in failure. Nevada with great clarity. front of us and a gentleman I decided that it was time I I It was midnight, and behind me, among others. get my head in the game and I was in the smelly but He’d made jokes, elicited change my perspective to charmingly historic Lincoln laughter and generally had something more positive. residence a good time with everyone After a while, I’ve come to hall. My that he met — and they were this conclusion: best friend, totally open to it. Sometimes, we start who lived I, by contrast, stood with defining ourselves by our in Nye my arms folded, unwilling to perceived incapabilities. We Hall, had speak to anyone, assuming don’t try new things; we don’t shown up a sense of hostility toward engage. We move in a beeline at my dorm my peers lest their potential from point “A” to point “B,” room, criticisms reduce me to a asking no questions and demanding humiliated pile. taking no answers unless they Evynn that I I was afraid and shy, and I serve an immediate utility. accompany concealed it by acting like a It’s a Spartan lifestyle, but not Tyler him to particularly effective if success “have is your intention. breakfast” It wasn’t until Luckily, there’s good news. — the Associated Students of I believe it’s never too late the University of Nevada, as recently I to replace closed-mindedness a part of welcome week, had realized I was and anxiety with an open put on a midnight pancake mind, a thirst for knowledge cook-out to celebrate the missing out on and a hunger for life. Once commencement of the fall we find those things, we may semester. something that find ourselves navigating I’d known about the event so many others our campus with a sense of and intended to skip it, just confidence and mastery. like I’d skipped every other seem to enjoy In the coming weeks, I Welcome Week activity. If — a genuinely encourage you to reassess Juliana Bledsoe/Nevada Sagebrush not for the forceful brand your perception of yourself. Downtown Reno is designed for tourism rather than for locals, and more than one renovated condominium of chumminess that so fulfi lling college Re-evaluate the boundaries building has failed in the last 10 years. often manifests itself in the of your character and expand opening days of life on the experience. them to include ideas, feelings university campus, I wouldn’t and activities that you might eno is constantly on the verge of being defi ned downtown area (apart from the Great have gone. jerk. That ended up being my otherwise evade. an awesome city. Sure, it’s a good city, Basin Community Food Co-op, which doesn’t Instead, I went, and found modus operandi for the next Attend the various Welcome but it’s not quite awesome, and that’s quite fulfi ll many downtown inhabitants’ grocery myself queued up in an few years. Week activities, sign up for R fixable. Great stuff’s even greater if needs). Downtown, though welcoming to locals, obnoxiously long line. There Looking back, I realize that those mailing lists, act upon you have to work at it — water’s better when is defi nitely designed for tourist traffi c. It’s not was a ton of people, in an all- I’ve rarely developed the sort that spontaneous urge to you’re thirsty, right? Sometimes, though, exactly set up for full-time living, which, as the too-casual environment and of long-lasting connections introduce yourself to an Reno’s pride gets the better of Times noted, is most likely the reason more than standing in closer proximity that can make one’s college interesting stranger or just us Renoites. one renovated condominium building failed in than I was used to. experience a truly enriching ask the question that you’ve Earlier in the summer, The the last 10 years. It occurred to me that there one. I spent my freshman always wanted to know and New York Times and the Los Where I think the Times is wrong, though, was a point to the throng year performing relatively never had the courage to. Angeles Times published is in suggesting Reno needs to pick a specifi c beyond the axiomatic truth well academically, but failing Freshman students: do stories about Reno and its direction and stick to it. There is a big push for that free food plus hungry miserably in becoming a well- absolutely everything in your constant struggle to reinvent outdoor sports among the Truckee River kayak students often results in said rounded, socially conscious power to avoid my game- itself in the rubble of a failing course, the monstrous rock wall on the face of lines. person. changing error. Instead, use casino-tourism industry. When CommRow and our general proximity to world I realized, as a throng of It wasn’t until recently I the fall’s sense of renewal I read The New York Times class skiing, hiking and so on. people who had never met realized I was missing out to seek out new things and Fil story, I thought it hit the nail There is no reason that the newly blossoming before that night chatted each on something that so many embrace the development of a on the head. Many of the Midtown district can’t fi t into that, and there is other up with the eagerness of others seem to enjoy — a better, more realized “you.” Corbitt downtown casinos seem dated, no reason classic car or bowling cultures can’t desert wanderers who’d come genuinely fulfilling college You’ll thank yourself when and it is true that there isn’t either. In fact, banking on one industry for all upon an oasis of fresh water, experience. I’d lost track of you’re entering your senior much of a resident presence in tourism revenue is what got Reno into this that this event and ones like myself in the years that had year, I assure you. the downtown area. The empty housing parking struggle anyway. Diversity in tourism may just be it were developed with the passed. I knew that I had lots and sun-faded “room available” signs speak the answer. purpose of creating a sense of come to college hoping to Evynn Tyler studies journalism for themselves. No matter what Reno’s new face will be, one connection among students. leave with the skills necessary and English. He can be reached Pride comes into the equation with the im- thing is for sure: It still needs work. If we want “Well played,” I thought. to develop success in all at opinion@nevadasagebrush. mediate backlash about the article. The website Northern Nevada tourism to make a comeback, My friend was off chatting avenues of life — yet there com. renovsnyt.com took a harsh stance on the piece, claiming our city is perfect the way it is won’t get calling it “uninformed” and “absurd.” us far. The response seemed to paint Reno as the Why not acknowledge that we can learn from greatest city in America, at one point claiming it the Times’ criticisms rather than submit to pride? as the “unrealized art mecca (sic) of the western Maybe if we did start to recognize Reno as a work world.” This inability to take criticism does noth- in progress, it could in fact become one. Instead ing but dismiss Reno’s problems and hinders of thinking of Reno as a fl awless art community us from consciously evaluating, and ultimately or, in the other direction, writing it off as a boring fi xing, those issues. place to live, we could embrace the struggle to One of the strongest criticisms the Times reinvent it. published was the dismal amount of incentives for living downtown. But that isn’t baseless — for Fil Corbitt studies broadcast journalism. He can be example, the lack of a grocery store in the reached at [email protected].

Amputee athletes at a loss, despite progress

he week of August 8, determination and athleticism that muscle group. the National As- under adverse circumstances The passive elastic carbon sociation of Collegiate deserves recognition, yet fi ber model, since it is a single T Women Athletics he may not be on a level piece of material, does not Administrators’ NEXT event playing fi eld compared to the articulate like an ankle joint was held here to recognize other muscle-powered athletes. and provides only one-eighth women in Should amputees only be the mechanical power of a leadership competing with other ampu- biological ankle. positions tees, similar to segregation of A study published in the in intercol- the sexes in sports? Journal of Biomechanics found legiate Current technology may give that other muscles, notably the athletics, insight. The Flex-Foot Cheetah, hip and knee extensors, may including a prosthetic leg made of carbon be able to compensate to some our director fi ber by Össur, weighs about extent, but at a higher energy of Wolf Pack 512 grams, much less than the 2 cost compared to most runners. Athletics, kilograms of a typical biological Since the metabolic costs are Miles Cary Groth. leg from the knee down. higher for amputee athletes Women This type of prosthetic, used and they also have to push Becker have come by track athletes, is a passive other muscles harder to run at a long way elastic model that absorbs winning speeds, it’s safe to say since Title impact and supports the body. they operate at a disadvantage. IX. Before 1972, more funding The lighter weight would It is because of this inequality probably went to women seem to be an advantage, as that Pistorius’ inclusion in a cheering for men’s sports would the absence of energy- men’s Olympic track event is than for playing against other consuming muscles. notable. An individual expected women’s teams. Muscles burn oxygen and to do relatively poorly was able Ten of the 16 sports teams are energy while releasing carbon to make the qualifying time for women’s sports and Wolf Pack dioxide; a shortage of the fi rst a shot at the gold. Athletics had the country’s best two and an excess of the latter By the same token, women opportunities for women in results in fatigue. Less muscle are expected to be slower than college sports in 2006 and 2007, work should translate to less men — and yet, if women according to the university’s energy consumption and less were allowed to enter the trials athletics website. Moving up fatigue for amputee athletes. for men’s events, how many the ranks to positions of infl u- However, performance would surprise the masses by ence, women athletes now lead tests by researchers at the qualifying? the way for other minorities Massachusetts Institute of Oscar Pistorius placed eighth in sports to join their ranks — Technology show otherwise. in the semifi nals, a fi rst for the minorities like amputees. Amputees require 10 to 30 history of the games. Maybe At least one event in the percent more metabolic energy a woman crossing over into London Summer Olympics to walk — a handicap that can men’s events will be the next hinted at the potential for mostly be explained by a lack of landmark in athletics. a new breed of previously push-off force from the trailing overlooked athlete to step up to leg. The calf muscles normally Miles Becker is a graduate stu- the podium. Oscar Pistorius of provide about 80 percent of the dent studying ecology, evolution South Africa ran the 400 meter mechanical work of the entire and conservation biology. He can race and relay without shoes walking cycle, and lower leg be reached at opinion@neva- or feet on prosthetic legs. His amputees are obviously missing dasagebrush.com. THIS WEEK’S GAME California Saturday Gameday TIME: Noon A8| SPORTS @SagebrushSports | nevadasagebrush.com TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 SEPT. 1 SEPT. 8 SEPT. 15 SEPT. 22 SEPT. 29 OCT. 6 OCT. 13 OCT. 20 OCT. 26 NOV. 10 NOV. 17 DEC. 1

at California vs. USF vs. Northwestern at Hawaii at Texas State vs. Wyoming at UNLV vs. SDSU at Air Force vs. Fresno State at New Mexico vs. Boise State Noon 12:35 p.m. State 7:30 p.m. TBA 4:05 p.m. Noon 7:35 p.m. 5 p.m. 7:35 p.m. 12:30 p.m. TBA 4:05 p.m.

AP TOP 25 TALE OF THE TAPE *2011 statistics 1. USC (25) 0-0 Nevada Category Cal 2. Alabama (17) 0-0 3. LSU (16) 0-0 OFFENSE 4. Oklahoma (1) 0-0 Nevada opens 247.5 Rushing 154.8 5. 0-0 Oregon 259.2 Passing 246.6 6. Georgia 0-0 7. Florida State 0-0 145.5 Pass Effi ciency 124.4 8. 0-0 Michigan (1) 506.7 Total 401.5 9. South Carolina 0-0 season against 10. Arkansas 0-0 31.7 Scoring 28.3 11. 0-0 West Virginia DEFENSE 12. Wisconsin 0-0 13. Michigan State 0-0 The Wolf Pack is out to start 2012 and their 147.4 Rushing 128.7 14. Clemson 0-0 115.1 Pass Effi ciency 122.1 15. Texas 0-0 Mountain West stint with a win against Cal 16. Virginia Tech 0-0 392.2 Total 332.9 17. Nebraska 0-0 25.2 Scoring 24.2 18. Ohio State 0-0 SPECIAL TEAMS/MISC. 19. Oklahoma State 0-0 20. TCU 0-0 36.1 Net Punting 39.7 21. Stanford 0-0 22. 0-0 11.8 Punt Returns 5.8 Kansas State By Eric Uribe 23. Florida 0-0 20.9 Kickoff Returns 20.0 24. Boise State 0-0 0.0 Turnover Margin -0.08 25. Louisville 0-0 Nevada kicks off its 2012 campaign against Bowl Champion- OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES ship Series foe California Saturday, Sept. 1. The Wolf Pack is Notre Dame 83, Washington 55, Auburn 53, 2-22-1 all-time against the Golden Bears, winning the most North Carolina 32, Utah 30, Georgia Tech recent matchup 52-31 in 2010. The season-opener also marks 25, Brigham Young 22, Tennessee 15, South 2011 STATISTICAL LEADERS the grand reopening of Memorial Stadium, which underwent Florida 11, Baylor 9, Texas A&M 5, UCF 4, California Missouri 3, North Carolina State 3, a $321 million facelift last year. California will be out to avenge Cincinnati 3, Houston 1, Louisiana Tech 1, the thumping they received at the hands of Colin Kaepernick Player Category Avg./Game Mississippi State 1, Northern Illinois 1 two seasons ago. USA TODAY Zach Maynard Passing yds 230.0 UNIQUE COMBO Isi Sofele Rushing yds 101.7 1. LSU (18) 0-0 Any quarterback and wide receiver tandem builds a 2. Alabama (20) 0-0 unique chemistry, but California’s is a different kind of Keenan Allen Recieving yds 103.3 3. USC (19) 0-0 unique. Besides being a lethal 1-2 punch, quarterback 4. Oklahoma 0-0 Zach Maynard and wide receiver Keenan Allen are also Mychal Hendricks Tackles 8.2 5. Oregon 0-0 half-brothers. At six-foot-three and 210 pounds, Allen’s Mychal Hendricks Tackles for loss 1.1 6. Georgia 0-0 combination of speed, size and playmaking abilities

7. Florida State 0-0 are already leading to a future fi rst-round pick in the Steve Williams Interceptions 2(N/A) 8. Michigan 0-0 National Football League predictions. The junior Marvin Jones Punt return yds avg. 7.3 9. 0-0 gave opposing defense nightmares in 2011, South Carolina 10. Arkansas 0-0 reeling in 98 catches for 1,343 yards and Giorgio Tavecchio Scoring 7.3 11. West Virginia 0-0 six scores en route to being selected Nevada 12. 0-0 as a fi rst-team All-Pac-12 selection. Wisconsin Player Category Avg./Game 13. Michigan State 0-0 Having the honor of throwing the 14. Clemson 0-0 ball to Allen is his older half-brother, Cody Fajardo Passing yds 170.7 15. Texas 0-0 Maynard. The senior had his ups Lampford Mark Rushing yds 113.9 16. Nebraska 0-0 and downs last season, tossing for 2,990 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 12 17. TCU 0-0 Rishard Mathews Receivng yds 113.7 18. 0-0 touchdowns in his fi rst year at the Stanford 19. 0-0 helm of the Golden Bears offense. Brandon Marshall Tackles 7.8 Oklahoma State However, Maynard fi nished 2011 on a 20. 0-0 Virginia Tech more consistent note, completing 68 Brett Roy Tackles for loss 1.4 21. 0-0 Kansas State percent of his passes for 763 yards Khalid Wotten Interceptions 4 22. Boise State 0-0 with fi ve touchdowns and just one 23. Florida 0-0 interception in his fi nal four games. Rishard Mathews Punt return yds avg. 13.3 24. 0-0 Notre Dame With a year under his belt and Cody Fajardo Scoring 5.1 25. Auburn 0-0 momentum from the fi nal stretch of the season, Maynard could OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES make waves in 2012. Washington 64, Louisville 46, Georgia Tech 35, Cincinnati 32, Texas A&M 28, Baylor 23, Utah 22, Mississippi State 21, South Florida RUNNING BACK U 2012 MWC STANDINGS 12, NC State 11, Louisiana Tech 10, Brigham Nevada’s smash-mouth Young 10, Virginia 9, Houston 7, Southern Standings Conference Overall Miss 6, Rutgers 5, UCF 5, Tennessee 3, running attack may have met Missouri 3, Florida International 3, Northern its match with the Golden Bears. Air Force 0-0 0-0 Illinois 2, Texas Tech 1 Much like the Wolf Pack, Califor- nia has had no problem creating Boise State 0-0 0-0 THIS WEEK’S GAME an assembly line of successful Colorado State 0-0 0-0 tailbacks. The Golden Bears have Nevada at California had a 1,000 yard rusher in nine of Fresno State 0-0 0-0 its last 10 seasons. Senior Isi Sofele Hawaii 0-0 0-0 When: Saturday, 12:00 p.m. added to that success in 2011, chewing up 1,322 yards on the ground, sixth-most New Mexico 0-0 0-0 Where: Memorial Stadium in school history. Sofele was named a Nevada 0-0 0-0 (63,000, Field Turf) preseason candidate for the 2012 Doak Walker Award, presented to the nation’s San Diego State 0-0 0-0 TV: Pac-12 Network top college tailback. The fi ve-foot-eight and 200-pound runner will test Nevada’s UNLV 0-0 0-0 Season records: Nevada unproven defensive front with his blend of Wyoming 0-0 0-0 (0-0 overall, 0-0 MWC), speed and power. California (0-0 overall, 0-0 Challenging Sofele for playing time in the back- Pac-12) fi eld is C.J. Anderson. The senior chipped in 8 touchdowns and 345 yards behind Sofele last season. Anderson’s pass-catching CALIFORNIA’S SCHEDULE ability and blocking skills have given the Golden Bears a viable All-time series record: Date Opponent Time California leads 2-22-1 option in its rushing attack. The pair of seniors could split touches, keeping Nevada’s defense off balance. . Sept. 1 Nevada 3 p.m. The coaches: Head SHUTDOWN SECONDARY Sept 8. Southern Utah 3 p.m. coach Jeff Tedford is It’s no secret that the Pac-12 is a pass-happy conference. Fac- the winningest coach in ing quarterbacks like University of Southern California’s Matt . Sept 15. at Ohio State 12 p.m. California history with Barkley and Washington’s Keith Price is no easy task. However, . Sept 22. at USC TBD a 79-48 record in his 11 the Golden Bears secondary could be up to that task and more. seasons. Nevada hall of Starting at cornerback are two familiar faces — senior Marc Sept 29. Arizona State TBD fame head coach Chris Anthony and junior Steve Williams. The pair started together Oct. 6 UCLA TBD Ault is in his 28th season as last season and combined for 23 pass breakups. Cody Fajardo Nevada’s head coach and could be in for a whirlwind against the experienced duo. . Oct. 13 at Washington State TBD has a 226-102-1 record. Oct. 20 Stanford TBD Eric Uribe can be reached at [email protected]. Oct. 27 at Utah TBD . Nov. 2 Washington 9 p.m. Nov. 10 Oregon TBD Garrett Valenzuela/Nevada Sagebrush Nov. 17 at Oregon State TBD Junior Stefphon Jefferson was named starting running back for the Wolf Pack last week. Jefferson rushed for 429 yards and fi ve touchdowns in 2011.

MAKING THE CALL

STAFF PICKS DIFFERENCE MAKER ZACH MAYNARD OPTIMIST SAYS: In a seesaw game, both teams have no PESSIMIST SAYS: Fueled by an amped-up crowd in its renovated In 2011, California lived and died from its signal caller Zach problem running the rock. However, Cody Fajardo displays stadium, the Golden Bears exploit Nevada’s revamped defense. Maynard. In its six losses, Maynard threw eight interceptions the strides he’s made over the summer, outdueling Zach A punishing ground attack from California keeps Nevada’s compared to four in its seven wins. To be fair, it was Maynard’s Maynard through the air. Behind turnover-free play, Nevada offense off the fi eld the majority of the game. Cody Fajardo fi rst year under head coach Jeff Tedford’s pro-style offense. manages to edge the Golden Bears during crunch time. reverts to his 2011 ways, throwing an interception and fumbling. Maynard’s second go-round should have less kinks than in OUTCOME: Nevada wins 31-24 OUTCOME: Goldean Bears win 37-20 2011. The Golden Bears shouldn’t have a problem grinding out yards on the ground, but if Maynard can make some plays with his arm, California should fi nd itself in the driver’s seat during the game. TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 nevadasagebrush.com | @TheSagebrush SPORTS | A9 XC CONTINUED FROM PAGE A12 so we won’t start to fall apart at STTART GEG TTING AHEAD OF THEE GAMME. the end of the year, but our depth will be able to combat that.” Coach Elias echoed some similar sentiments as well. “At the tryouts, our tenth run- ner was right there with our fi fth START IN THE LEAD. runner, and our top two girls from last year ran faster than they did at the end of last season,” he said. STS ART MOM VIV NG UP. Even though last season was obviously a down year, there were Brian Bolton/Nevada Sagebrush some positives that came from it. Mariah Gramolini (left) and Nicole Painter (right) race towards the fi nish With the line-up shifting so often line in the Chase Race in Reno back in 2010. from week to week to compensate for injuries, new runners came in will have to step up their mileage keep building and building. Our and gained experience that will in order to compete in the normal success has yet to be decided. be extremely benefi cial for the 6K race used in collegiate cross We’ll either be in the top 3 (of the upcoming races this year. country. conference) or sixth.” “Obviously, last year was an off Energized by being in a new Certain aspects for this season year only because our number- conference, runners will also be seem to be radically different one runner redshirted (redshirt looking forward to the new look from years past, but a coach’s junior Sam Diaz) to have one of their competition. words still ring true for each run- START COMMANDING ATTENTION. more year in the new confer- “I want to run against teams ner. ence,” junior Demerey Kirsch like Colorado or the Air Force, re- “Coach’s motto every year is: said. Training was becoming ally well-put-together groups that ‘Think great. Act great. Be great,’” hazardous with injuries, myself will give us a chance to see where Painter, one of the senior leaders, STS ARRT LEARNING MORE. included, and another got the fl u; we really stack up in the grand said. however, we had to continue on, scheme of things,” sophomore Indeed, another running theme and new girls came in and did Caitlin Devitt-Payne said. for this team (no pun intended) pretty well, which will only help Coach Elias offered similar will be greatness not being given, us in this season because they enthusiasm in being a part of but earned. have that valuable experience,” the new conference, even going The cross country team has its Some of the other notable new on to say the meets schedule fi rst meet this Friday at Rancho runners include freshmen Emily are the most aggressive he has San Rafael Park and will feature “Emkay” Myers, the runner-up ever had as the head coach of other schools like the University of in the Arkansas state 3200-meter the Wolf Pack, which includes California, Los Angeles and Uni- fi nal, and Reno High graduate a race in Arkansas and another versity of California, Riverside. Erika Root, the reigning Nevada against the University of Oregon. START TAKING CHARGE. state champion in the 1600-me- “Each meet will jump up in Chris Boline can be reached at ters. These two runners, though, importance,” Elias said. “We’ll [email protected] START OUT ONN TOP.

“I think Cody Fajardo will be a top-10, top-15 quarterback in the nation, maybe as soon as Outlook SM CONTINUED FROM PAGE A12 this year, definitely by the time he graduates,” Murray said. “On top of that, you have to look START STRONG. Publication: Reno Gazette-Journal at the Pistol offense and the fact that coach Ault Years covering Nevada football: 3 always scores points, always racks up yards.” Season record prediction: 8-4 While Murray predicts the Wolf Pack will fin- Finish in the Mountain West Conference: 3rd ish second in the Mountain West, it’s far from RGJ Nevada football beat writer Chris Mur- a lock. Worst-case scenario for Nevada could !!""!# ray stressed the importance of the Wolf Pack’s be as low as seventh, according to Murray. !!#!#$# opening non-conference slate against Califor- The entire standings have the potential to flip- "#!#" nia and South Florida. flop. %& “A lot hinges on the first two games. If they “The first team is probably going to be Boise &'''"("# beat Cal and South Florida, they could get to and that’s what everyone expects. The bottom double digit wins,” Murray said. “If they strug- three are probably going to be Colorado State, gle in those two games, they could struggle to UNLV and New Mexico. But really anywhere make a bowl game. More so than usual, the from top all the way down to seven is a jumble.” first two games are really important for the Murray said. “I wouldn’t be surprised to see season.” them finish anywhere from 2 to 7.” ))**+$,-/$*1*/&344'''##("564564 Murray is optimistic Fajardo will be the key to Nevada’s success. The sophomores skill set Eric Uribe can be reached at euribe@neva- is tailor made for the Pistol offense. dasagebrush.com. ©2008. Paid for by the United States Army. All rights reserved. Back to School Parking Tips

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Women’s soccer without regrets team begins new era li

Leonel Beas/Nevada Sagebrush The Nevada women’s soccer squad rallies together at Mackay Stadium at the end of last Friday’s 1-1 tie against Cal Poly.

By Leonel Beas cohesive group of players. West,” Disarufi no said. “The biggest thing is experi- The only successful season After a disappointing 2011 ence. Every game, every training Nevada had in the Western season, Nevada’s womens session, every opponent pro- Athletic Conference was in soccer team has its sights on vides you with a new experience 2006 when they won the WAC a successful season in its fi rst and so both me and the players title for the fi rst time since the year in the Mountain West have been able to grow through program’s inception in 2000. learn Conference. With 14 players these last two years and devel- One title in 12 years is not very returning, seven of which are oped into a better team and successful, but Price is channel- starters, the Wolf Pack will have that’s the team we are bringing ing the pressure into opportu- without borders the leadership and experience into the Mountain West,” said nity. to compete with the No. 36 Price. “Pressure is perceived, so ranked San Diego State and No. Nevada midfi elder Chrisalyn I think if you perceive it as a 40 ranked New Mexico for the Fonte will look to have a break high pressure situation and it’s MWC title. out season after starting all 19 negative, then yes, you can look Nevada’s strength this season games as a freshman last sea- at it that way; but I look at it as is its defense. The Wolf Pack will son. She provided two goals and an opportunity,” Price said. look to an experienced group of one assist in 2011. Fonte played The Wolf Pack’s new era Discover where you’ll study returners that are lead by senior through a broken nose for the began with a bang in 2-0 vic- abroad at usac.unr.edu goalkeeper Dana Moreno. Be- majority of the year. tory at Mackay Stadium against ing the anchor of the defense, “I think I need to take more of division rival Hawaii on Aug. 27. Moreno will be a crucial piece a leadership role on this team Junior defender Chelsea Fricke of the puzzle for Nevada. while we are in games, practic- and Disarufi no provided the “This year we are trying to take ing, travelling and simply set the scores for Nevada. our program to the next level. tone. Set the mentality and lead Since then, Nevada has gone We call it the “New Era” because by example,” Fonte said. 0-2-1. The Wolf Pack fell on the we came in this year with a Another player the Pack will road to Sacramento State and different kind of confi dence - a depend on is forward Kori Dis- the University of California, better confi dence than we ever arufi no. The junior has recorded Davis. Nevada tied Cal Poly 1-1 had since I’ve been here,” said six goals and one assist in her last Friday at home. Moreno. In 2011, the Wolf Pack career at Nevada. Disarufi no will There is an optimistic feeling went 3-16 overall, (1-6 Western have a target on her back from with the coaches and players Athletic Conference). It was a defense due to her potential as that the Pack can accomplish horrifi c season for the Pack but a striker. big things in this “New Era”. third-year head coach Melissa “I will be looking to score more Price will have a fresh start in goals and assert myself as one of Leonel Beas can be reached at a new conference with a more the best strikers in the Mountain [email protected]. Football seniors chosen as team captains

By Eric Uribe a three-year starter for the Wolf Pack and will anchor The Union this season. All four of the Wolf Pack’s 2012 football team “This means everything to me,” Nady said. “To captains are seniors, head coach Chris Ault an- be voted a captain in this program means that it’s nounced Friday night at The Blitz dinner at the coming from your peers. To know that the work Eldorado Hotel-Casino I’ve put in has earned my teammates’ respect Representing the offense, tackle Jeff Nady truly means the world to me.” and tight end Zach Sudfeld were selected. On On the other side of the ball, a pair of lineback- defense, linebackers DeAndre Boughton and ers will lead the defense. After starting at defen- Albert Rosette got the nod. sive end last season, Rosette moved back to his The four players were elected via a vote of the original position, middle linebacker, this year. players. “It’s a great honor because we’ve had some “I think the players did a great job with their great captains here in the past – guys that I selections this year,” head coach Chris Ault looked up to,” Rosette said. “To be viewed by said. “What really impressed me was that they my teammates as someone that they look up to selected four guys who lead by the way that they means more than I can say.” play.” Outside linebacker Boughton is coming off a After missing nearly all of the 2011 season with leg injury suffered in the weight room last sum- a lower leg injury, Sudfeld will lead the offense in mer which put him on the shelf for the entire his sixth season of eligibility. 2011 campaign. “This being my sixth year, I’ve seen fi ve years’ “I was surprised when Coach announced it worth of captains before me and knowing some and it means a lot to me,” Boughton said. “It’s an of those guys and who they were, on and off honor to know that my teammates are looking at the fi eld, I am just so incredibly honored to be me as a guy that they depend on.” selected,” Sudfeld said. A consensus All-Mountain West Conference Eric Uribe can be reached at euribe@nevadasage- tackle Nady will complement Sudfeld. Nady is brush.com.

you’re really looking for.” said. Fajardo As much as Lantrip’s teacher Aaron Bradley echoed Fa- CONTINUED FROM PAGE A12 role helped Fajardo progress at jardo’s words to the letter. the end of last season, splitting “Fajardo has defi nitely taken “I didn’t really know how to reps early in the season stunted a leadership role,” said wide watch fi lm because in high Fajardo’s growth. receiver Aaron Bradley. “He school you hardly ever watch Lantrip started Nevada’s fi rst takes charge of the offense and fi lm. (Lantrip) was there for a four games before Fajardo was he makes other guys better. He long time and he told me how handed the reigns to the of- makes good passes and reads, to do it, showed me the ropes, fense against rival University of so he’s defi nitely maturing as a and what he looked for. So I Nevada, Las Vegas. quarterback.” carry that into my game now,” This time around, Fajardo is In spite of Fajardo’s efforts, Fajardo said. the unquestioned engineer of whispers of a sophomore slump Ault lauded Fajardo’s im- Nevada’s offense. aren’t unheard of. Fajardo proved understanding of the “Now that it’s my team, and downplayed those whispers. Pistol offense. I’m not battling with some one “I’m a competitor and “He has a better idea of what else switching in, ‘who’s gonna I’m not going to let our team we want and the demands of play this week, who’s not’, it lose,” Fajardo said. the offense,” he said. “He just gives me more confi dence and knows what the expectations the guys respect me a little Eric Uribe can be reached at are. Fundamentally, that’s what bit more, I believe,” Fajardo [email protected]. Inside Scoop A11 | SPORTS @SagebrushSports | nevadasagebrush.com TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012

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FOOTBALL vs. California 12.pm. Saturday

THE SKINNY: Nevada opens its non-conference slate against the Golden Bears. Both teams are run-oriented offenses. Freshly-named starting running back Stefphon Jefferson shouldn’t have problems running behind The Union. A key to winning for the Wolf Pack will be stopping California’s tailback Isi Sofele, who rushed for 1,322 yards last season. The Wolf Pack will look to get out on the right foot and avoid a horrendous start like they did last season, when they received a 69-20 shellacking via Oregon.

SOCCER at Texas Tech 5 p.m. Friday at TCU 11 a.m. Sunday LEONEL BEAS/NEVADA SAGEBRUSH THE SKINNY: The Wolf Pack Nevada midfi elder Sarah Schmeda tries to keep have been no strangers to control of the ball on the sideline during last heartbreak this season after Friday’s 1-1 overtime draw against Cal Poly. tying Cal Poly at home last Friday 1-1 in a seesaw game followed by a 2-1 overtime WEEKLY TOP 5… defeat at the hands of UC Davis. Nevada will continue to rely on a solid defense to slow opposing offenses down. If the Wolf New Inductees in Pack wants to squeak out a victory, they must the Hall of Fame capitalize on their offensive opportunities. NATE BURLESON Winning awards was second VOLLEYBALL 1 nature for Burleson in his four- vs. Northern Illinois 5 p.m. Friday year stint with Nevada from at Pacific 12 p.m. Saturday 1999-2002. The wide receiver vs. Portland State 5 p.m. Saturday racked up All-American, All-WAC honors Courtesy of Mark Rauh/Silver and Blue Sports and team MVP honors during his Nevada THE SKINNY: Looking to The Wolf Pack lost Brett Roy, its anchor on the defensive line to graduation last season. Roy tormented opposing defenses with career. Burleson has carried his success into rebound from a 1-2 start at 10 sacks and 18.5 tackles for losses. the NFL playing with the Minnesota Vikings, the Farfield Inn North Bay Seattle Seahawks, and his current team, the Classic, the Wolf Pack will travel to Stockton, Calif. to Detroit Lions. compete in the Community TRACEY KING Bank Classic. In both losses, Nevada jumped out ahead in Wolf Pack’s fate rests on King will become the first wom- the first set before dropping 2 en’s tennis student-athlete in- the next three sets. ducted into Wold Pack Athletics Consistency will be crucial Hall of Fame. From 1988-1992, for the Wolf Pack during defensive front King racked up 83 victories, which still this weekend’s three-game stands today. King is the 1992 state of Ne- stretch. vada winner for NCAA’s prestigious Women evada defenses have had Experts seem to agree, hailing If Nevada’s line can’t apply of the Year award. WHO’S HOT one thing in common Reynoso as an All-MWC selec- pass rush, the rest of the defense the past two years. In tion across the board. Pressure is will suffer the consequences. As MIKE MAXWELL CHRISALYN FONTE N2010, the Wolf Pack’s sky-high for Reynoso to carry the experienced and talented as the Long before the Pistol Offense, defensive front was anchored by defensive line. Wolf Pack’s secondary is, you can’t SOCCER 3 Maxwell commanded Nevada’s now Cincinnati Bengal Dontay Barring Reynoso, the Wolf expect them to cover opposing offense. The quarterback tossed The sophomore sensation Moch, who tallied up 22 tackles for Pack is ice thin up front. A slew wide receivers for longer than fi ve for 7,256 yards and 62 touch- has tallied up three goals losses and 8.5 sacks. Last season, of inexperienced, unproven and seconds. downs from 1993-1995. Maxwell led Nevada and one assist during Brett Roy and his untested players are battling for the Moreover, Nevada could have to to two Big West Conference championships, Nevada’s fi rst four games. 10 sacks and 18.5 remaining three starting positions resort to blitzing. While the scheme winning team MVP and offensive player of tackles for losses along the line. Of the 12 defensive certainly will put the heat on signal the year awards along the way. By comparison, the team fueled Nevada’s lineman not named Reynoso, callers, it also leaves the defense has notched fi ve goals as a defensive front. nine of them are either freshmen, vulnerable to big plays. The chance JENNIFER ASHCROFT whole. Fonte has been partly In 2012, the Wolf sophomores, or fi rst-year junior of a deep pass or long run skyrocket Ashcroft won three confer- responsible for all but one of Pack’s front four college transfers. when teams become blitz happy. 4 ence championships in the Pole Nevada’s scores. will be led by...? Playing defensive line is not for But Nevada will feel the effects Forget if Fajardo the weak. Battling 300-pound of- of a weak pass rush most on third Vault during her career which WHO’S NOT can stay healthy fensive lineman in the trenches is downs. Pass plays are the norm on spanned from 1999-2002. In DANA MORENO an entire season. grueling on the body. The position third down, with no duress on the 2000, Ashcroft was selected as Nevada’s Eric Uribe Forget if Nevada demands a physically matured quarterback, third down conver- 2002 NCAA Woman of the Year. Ashcroft SOCCER can play in the player. Something I can’t imagine sions will spike. I think we can all piled up nine tournament wins in her career. The senior has allowed Mountain West Conference. The the crew of underclassmen have agree, the longer the Pistol offense fi ve goals in four games biggest question the Wolf Pack faces yet. is on the sideline, the lower the ANGIE YOON for the Wolf Pack. On an right now is; who’s going to put pres- A name to keep your ears out for chances of a Wolf Pack victory. Yoon graced the cover of Sports sure on opposing quarterbacks? in that mix is Cortez Woods. The I’m going out on a limb and 5 Illustrated in the fall of 1999 already weak offensive My guess is defensive tackle American River College transfer drew saying the performance of the team, Moreno will be key for after stringing four consecutive Jack Reynoso. The six-foot-three, interest from Auburn and Oregon defensive line will make or break gold tournaments in her Nevada Nevada to have a successful 275-pound junior is coming off a State before joining Nevada. Before Nevada’s 2012 campaign. It could career from 1997-2001. season. The defense will broken leg which sidelined him for even playing a down for the Wolf Pack, be all the difference between a have to tone down the the season’s fi nal games. Reynoso the junior was chosen Preseason Mountain West championship or a shot up the depth chart in 2011, earn- All-MWC First Team by the Phil Steel. fourth place fi nish. miscues to support Moreno *Baseball player Don Price was the sixth and ing a starting position. In eight starts, However, I’ll wait until I see Woods final inductee into Wolf Pack Athletics Hall or else it could be a long Reynoso notched two sacks and four wearing the silver and blue in a game Eric Uribe can be reached at eu- season for the Wolf Pack. tackles for losses. before putting my eggs in his basket. [email protected]. of Fame. 


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By Chris Boline KEY RUNNER ❒ In any sport, off-season Samantha Diaz (Redshirt preparation can change the Junior): A graduate from entire make-up of a team. For Ponderosa High School in the Wolf Pack cross country Shingle Springs, California, squad, this statement is even who red-shirted last season more signifi cant when taking in order to get one more year into account the disappointing of eligibility inside of the showing last season and the new conference. A former move to an entirely new confer- high school middle-distance ence; and you only get to make runner (holds her school a fi rst impression once. record in the 800 meters), With a move to the Mountain she also holds the third West Conference, the women’s fastest time in the history of cross country squad is focusing Nevada cross country at the on something that is as essential 5,000 meters (17:11). to any sport almost as much as a championship race or post-sea- son accolades: summer training. cut about 8 or 9 runners, it made Often despised by many athletes, the group realize what kind of “the dog days of summer” have effort it would take to not only been embraced by the Wolf Pack make the team but succeed in runners who realize this is what this conference.” will lead to the podium. One issue that plagued last In an effort to set the tone year’s team was an injury bug for the season, head coach that bit some key runners early in Kirk Elias instituted some- the year, as well as a lack of depth thing that he has never done and experience that ultimately Tony Contini /The Nevada Sagebrush as head coach of the team: led to a disappointing fi fth place he held tryouts. fi nish in the Western Athletic Nevada sophomore quarterback Cody Fajardo had a target behind his back from oppposing defenses, leading to a lot of injuries. Fajardo has worked on building strength all offseason to endure the hits awaiting in 2012. “I wanted to see how badly Conference. This year’s team, these girls wanted to be on the however, has a plethora of run- team. In previous seasons, I ners that could maybe change felt that the summer workouts the line-up from week to week. By Eric Uribe “He worked real hard. He is stronger now “He had some fumbles at critical times,” were really lacking,” Elias said. “After (our) 1 and 2 (runners) than he’s ever been,” said 28-year head Ault said. “Because we run the football, he’s “Throughout my time here (at it’s up in the air,” senior Nicole No athlete in a Wolf Pack uniform was coach Chris Ault. “He did a great job in the an easy target.” Nevada), we had used scholar- Painter said. “Having a more under more pressure than Cody Fajardo last weight room and summer conditioning.” Strength isn’t the only thing Fajardo gained ship money on runners who rigorous summer training season. The motivating force behind Fajardo’s from the end of last season, but confi dence, weren’t entirely invested in the schedule will build up our base Being the architect of the Pistol offense strength training was to remain on the fi eld. too. A lot of it. program, and it was a waste of as a 19-year-old, redshirt freshman is one Injuries kept the signal caller sidelined for With eight starts under his belt, including resources. So, even though we See XC Page A9 thing; following the footsteps of one of bits and pieces of seven different games, in- a bowl game, Fajardo’s command over the Nevada’s most widely-helmed players, Colin cluding the fourth quarter of a 21-17 defeat offense has spiked. Kaepernick, is another. against Utah State. “The game slows down a bit,” Fajardo Fajardo never buckled under the pres- “He wasn’t strong enough. He couldn’t said. “You get that experience and you see sure. sustain,” Ault said. “Now, with his strength, some things that you did last year and you “There were a lot of eyes on you, especially he’ll feel better about it. He’s still going to want to work on them in the off season. I Football crystal from some of the offensive lineman who are get popped, because in our offense, the think I did a good job at that, so I built a lot thinking, ‘who’s this freshman kid?’,” Fajardo quarterback is going to run the football.” of confi dence.” said. “When you start thinking about (pres- Taking hits is second nature for quarter- On top of added experience, the sopho- sure), that’s when the pressure builds up, so backs in Nevada’s famed Pistol offense, a toll more spent four days surrounded by a slew ball predications you kind of got to let it go over your head.” Fajardo’s body couldn’t handle last season. of the most talented high school and college With his arm, the Brea, Calif. aired it out Wolf Pack faithful are holding their breaths players in the nation at the 17th annual for 1,707 yards and six touchdown strikes the now six-foot-two, 205-pound Fajardo Manning Passing Academy starting today By Eric Uribe one in the Mountain West is in 2011. With his rabbit-esque feet, Fajarda can last a 12-game season. at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, really good. Even Boise State gained another 694 yards and scrambled for “The quarterbacks in this day and age, La. Archie Manning, Peyton Manning, Eli It seems everyone’s expecta- won’t be a top-10 team, I don’t 11 scores. they’ve got to be guys that are strong and Manning and Jon Gruden were among the tions of Nevada football in its think.” Despite a stellar freshman campaign, maintain what you want and what you camp’s coaches. fi rst season in the Mountain Fajardo knew there was a lot of room for expect for four quarters,” Ault said. The signal caller also wants to take with West Conference are different. Reporter: Joe Santoro improvement over the offseason. Moreover, the quarterback worked on him from his 2011 Western Athletic Con- The optimist say an unblem- Publication: Silver and Blue Fajardo focused on getting bigger, faster, improving his grip strength to cut down on ference freshman of the year campaign ished 12-0 record is not without Sports and stronger once the season wrapped up. fumbles. Coughing up the ball was Fajardo’s a valuable lesson former teammate, of the question. Then there are Years covering Nevada foot- He did just that, adding 10 pounds to his achilles heel a season ago, in which he quarterback Tyler Lantrip taught him; the doom-and-gloomers that ball: 23 frame. Moreover, the Fajardo said he cut his fumbled a team-high six times. the importance of watching game fi lm. are convinced the Wolf Pack Season record prediction: 8-4 20-yard shuttle time by .06 seconds from Ault blamed Fajardo’s handle of the ball as will stumble with the added Finish in the Mountain West last season. the main culprit behind the fumbles. See FAJARDO Page A10 competition. Conference: First We polled three different Santoro, football beat writer journalists familiar with the for Silver and Blue Sports, Wolf Pack to get their take and believes the Wolf Pack will turn predictions on Nevada’s inau- heads this season. New offensive gural season in the MWC. coordinator and former Hawaii Volleyball drops two of three games head coach Nick Rolovich will Reporter: Dan Hinxman bring a revamped playbook to The University of Nevada vol- Publication: Reno Gazette- Nevada, throwing a wrench at leyball team will look to bounce Journal opposing defenses, according back after losing two games Years covering Nevada foot- to Santoro. against Baylor and Texas A&M, ball: 25 With Fajardo commanding after winning Season record prediction: 7-5 the scheme, Santoro expects their season Finish in the Mountain West Nevada to put up at least 35 opener against Conference: Second points a game. Tulane. Besides obvious question “The offense is going to have Despite the marks along the defensive line, amazing playbook with the Ha- losses, there is Reno Gazette-Journal columnist waii factor thrown in,” Santoro much to take Dan Hinxman has his doubts said. “They’re not going to have away from about the Wolf Pack’s offense. any problems scoring points.” their effort on Hinxman is particularly The Wolf Pack could endure the court. In worried about Nevada’s wide a setback adapting to its new Kyle both games receiving corp, which features conference mates. Santoro they ended up just two players with more than emphasized Air Force’s triple Hills on the losing one college catch. option offense could give Ne- side. The “They’ve only got two proven vada’s defense fi ts. ladies pulled receivers,” Hinxman said. “That “There’s always an X-factor out to an early lead but ended can backfi re on them if they when you go into a league for up giving it up later sets. don’t fi nd some more help the fi rst time because you don’t Grace Anxo and Bonnie Paul there.” everybody as much as you knew have been the standouts on The running back position, a the WAC teams,” Santoro said. the team thus far, leading the Tony Contini/The Nevada Sagebrush usual surefi re strength for the Ultimately, Santoro thinks the team in kills with ten and eight, Wolf Pack, also drew concerns MWC championship will come Junior Grace Anxo spikes the ball against Seattle during a home match last season. respectively. The defensive from Hinxman. down to Nevada vs. Boise State standouts include Janelle “I think (Stefphon) Jefferson showdown on December 1. The Batista who has had a great start Head Coach Ruth Lawanson setter and hitter, she played as will be a big part of the season. is talented, but that doesn’t rivalry game will be for all the to the season with a team-high hopes to improve from her fi rst a member of the 1992 Olympic Coach Ruth will have to pull necessarily mean he can be marbles and there’s no reason 24 digs. year as head coach after posting team that took home a bronze some strings and get the team everything they need him to be why Nevada can’t eek out an- Despite the losing record, a 5-21 losing record. Despite medal in Barcelona. Lawanson going on all cylinders. like (Luke) Lippincott and (Vai) other victory against Boise in its the season is still early. There the poor record, however, there notched another bronze Nevada’s volleyball team will Taua,” Hinxman said. home crowd. is much time to improve on has been much gained by the medal in Japan and China. enter the community Bank A glimpse of hope for Nevada “I think they can certainly the fundamentals, as well as addition of coach Lawanson. She also capped 1992 with a Classic beginning Aug. 31 could come from its schedule, beat Boise here,” Santoro said. the chemistry of the team. The Since her hire, two of her Gold medal on the 1992, U.S. versus Northern Illinois where which features key home games “Boise, I think their era of domi- Volleyball team is currently middle blockers earned all- Olympic Festival West Region they hope to end their current against conference foes Fresno nance and being a national out numbering its opponent in conference honors, and seven team. losing streak and create a new State and Boise State. power, I think it’s over.” errors with a total of 76. Cutting members of the 2011 team This experience in her resume streak that starts with a… W. “The Mountain West isn’t down on these unforced errors earned WAC academic honors. is what will help the team in the nearly as tough as it was in the Reporter: Chris Murray will be fundamental in the Prestigious honors are not long run. Overcoming adversity Kyle Hills can be reached at past, with BYU, Utah and TCU teams improvement. new for the head coach. As a and growing together as a team [email protected] out. Outside of Boise State, no See OUTLOOK Page A9