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By Megan Ortiz who wants to see a group of a large chunk of the Latino immigrants, who come from 21 vote, with 67 percent going to On election night in 2008, different countries, united,” she the Democratic Party versus Emma Sepúlveda, Spanish said. “We want to be part of the 32 percent to the Republican professor and director of the political landscape in the United Party, according to the Center Latino Research Center at the States.” for Immigration Studies. Two University of Nevada, Reno, was Sepúlveda’s motivation for years later, the 2010 census stuck on an airplane to South writing this book began with a conducted by the U.S. govern- America. As the stewardess common ground — she feels ment reported that out of the received updates on the elec- that Obama’s story is very 308.7 million people living in tion results from the captain, similar to the story of Latino the United States, 50.5 million the moment of Barack Obama’s immigrants like herself. Coming of them were of Hispanic origin, victory had a profound effect from countries like Chile and increasing from 35.3 million in on Sepúlveda as she watched a Argentina that have seen change 2000. minority like her take a place of in politics, for example, women “Our (Latino) population is power. It also had a deep infl u- presidents, Sepúlveda felt she growing by the minute,” said ence in the formation of her could relate to the racial profi l- Antonio Rangel, a 19-year-old new book, “Converging Dreams: ing and name calling she faced Latino university student who Why Latinos Support Obama.” in her younger years in America, works for a non-partisan orga- Published on Sept. 28, fi ve much like Obama. nization. “We Latinos need to weeks before Election Day, Sep- “Latinos came to this country have our voices heard in order úlveda’s new book elaborates following a star,” she said. for the government, or anyone her belief that not only is Obama “Freedom, individual choices else, to know that we are just as the best candidate for the coun- … there are so many reasons. important.” try, specifi cally Latinos, but Obama embraced that and Rangel said that because the Latino voice in the United is living proof of some of our more Latinos are becoming States is one that matters more dreams. I want my students eligible to vote, it’s important to than people think and should to vote informed on who is the gain the same rights as everyone Juliana Bledsoe/Nevada Sagebrush be respected. best candidate for them.” Emma Sepúlveda, director of the Latino Research Center, fl ips to sign the title page of her book at a meet-the- “(Obama) is a regular person In 2008, Obama did receive See LATINO Page A8 author event on Thursday at Sundance Bookstore in Reno. Bodyguard offers self defense class Weekend stabbing under investigation

Staff Report but are not related. The name of the victim has not been University of Nevada, Reno released. Williams’ bail was police arrested an 18-year-old set at $40,000, according to university student early Satur- the Reno-Gazette Journal. day morning after responding The University of Nevada, to a report of a stabbing on Reno Police Department’s campus, according to a state- clery crime statistics indicate ment issued by the university that seven aggravated assaults on Saturday. have occurred on campus Christopher Stephen Wil- since 2009. liams was arrested on the scene Williams is being charged at White Pine Hall around 2:30 with assault with a deadly a.m., where police found a weapon causing substantial residence-hall employee who bodily harm and is currently had been stabbed in the lobby being held in the Washoe upon arrival. She remains in County Jail while campus stable condition after having police continue the investiga- surgery on her injuries. Adam tion. Garcia, chief of police at the University, said the two par- The news desk can be reached at ties involved know each other [email protected].

Encourage dialogue about rape, sexuality

Juliana Bledsoe /Nevada Sagebrush Anthony Wojcicki, left, demonstrates a technique for de-arming an assailant on Sergeant James Saylor, right, which will be offered at the self-defense hen we’re made me sick. I didn’t choose seminar. children, we to have sex until I was older believe we can and that time was wonderful By Molly Moser investigator and personal bodyguard for “There are far more effective ways for a W be anything we because it was with a close clients like Elvis Presley’s daughter, Pricilla woman to defend herself than punching, want to be, even princesses friend and, most importantly, it A former bodyguard of Pinkerton Gov- Presley. Wojcicki has 30 years of experience kicking and that sort of thing. This (class) is and dinosaurs. We believe our was consensual. ernment Services will be providing a free, in undercover and protection services and not your average defense course – it’s very parents Rape is defi ned rather three-hour self-defense seminar to female wanted to bring it to the female students different than anything else that’s been when they loosely, but from all sides we students of the University of Nevada, Reno of UNR. He said his self-defense program taught.” tell us there can conclude the wrongness of on Oct. 22. has world-class, advanced techniques. Christie Kroll, 51, recently took self- are no rape resides within the victim’s Concealed weapon instructor of Nevada Wojcicki’s goal is to prepare females for defense lessons from Wojcicki and said she monsters. lack of consent. If this is the 56 year-old Anthony Wojcicki is going to be dangerous situations so incidents such as learned a lot of Wojcicki’s techniques and We sleep case, we must ask ourselves: holding a self-defense seminar for only fe- Denison’s and Collins’ can be avoided. now feels comfortable walking through an in peace How does one respond in male students of UNR. Wojcicki said one of “My job and my mission in this life is to empty parking lot during dark hours. at night a situation where we are his motives to bring a self-defense seminar make people better protected against crimi- “I thought (the class) was top notch, it because unaware of the meaning of was because of the rape of Amanda Collins nals,” Wojcicki said. “(I want) to make the was an excellent class,” Kroll said. “It was our world consent or how to enforce it? in 2007 and the murder of Briana Denison world a more dangerous place to criminals wonderful and all of my questions were an- Anneliese embraces Research has shown there is a in 2008. The same man, James Biela, at- (and) those who violently assault others.” swered and I got a lot of one-on-one. Tony is us. correlation between percep- tacked both girls. He said that he is a friend Although Wojcicki has been living in Reno comfortable to work with.” Hucal In truth, tions of cultural standards for of Collins’ father and wanted to help him for 19 years, he said this year would be his Female students on the UNR campus said there are sexuality and the very language pass a law in the state where women could fi rst time serving UNR students with his that although it’s important to know self-de- monsters, and they reside used to teach it. carry a concealed weapon with a permit self-defense program. Wojcicki said after fense moves, it’s also important to practice within our minds. They are We are taught to reason with around campus. Since the law never passed, students have completed the class, they the moves on a consistent basis rather than telling us to be ashamed of the idea of sex as if it is some Wojcicki was inspired to bring a self-defense will earn a certifi cate for completion. When just learning them for a day. Lindsey Forbes, our bodies, to feel bad about sort of opponent. Sexuality is seminar to students. Last month, the Rape he heard about the lack of attendance of a 20-year-old biology major, said she would ourselves. My monster was determined by society’s views Aggression Defense program hosted by the RAD program held at UNR last month, be interested in taking a self-defense class born when I was quite young, of “normal” behavior, and University of Nevada, Reno Police Depart- Wojcicki said he recommends all female but she is going to take caution, that she will with a stranger’s hand over my when that behavior is taught ment had a lack of members sign up for the students to take any self-defense class. He learn the moves within a few hours. mouth. through the language we use, course. It is unsure if students are willing to guarantees that students will be learning “I think sometimes it can be a false secu- Before now, my parents the capacity to act in relation to take Wojcicki’s course. more advanced moves than they would in rity for women because there is a short time believed I was a virgin until I sexuality is constructed rather Wojcicki also teaches a concealed weapon any other class. to learn,” Forbes said. “The false security can was 18. That word used to tear liberally. Language serves as course for both genders of 16 and up, which “Sometimes people have their priorities be built from that compared to applying the me apart. I remember googling an extremely infl uential role in will earn them a permit to carry a con- mixed up. There’s nothing more important “virgin” and seeing the words cealed weapon. He was a former operative, than your personal safety,” Wojcicki said. See DEFENSE Page A8 “clean” and “unspoiled.” This See RAPE Page A4

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Student voice of the University of Drag show raises money for scholarship Nevada, Reno since 1893. VOLUME 119 • ISSUE 8 Editor-in-Chief • Ben Miller [email protected] By Nicole Kowalewski to their song of choice. Managing Editor • Now Hiring First time performer Jerod [email protected] The Queer Student Union’s Brandt, who was a dancer in the News Editor • Molly Moser eighth annual drag show was group “The Sinful Gentlemen [email protected] held on Wednesday, and was featuring Liz Taylor” said his Sports Editor • Eric Uribe themed around national “I’m performance went smoothly [email protected] Coming Out” day and was open and he enjoyed his fi rst show. A & E Editor • Julian Rhodes to the entire Reno community “(The drag show) was quite the [email protected] for the fi rst time. experience,” Brandt said. “I got Opinion Editor • Gianna Cruet The event gathered a little to meet a lot of new people and [email protected] fewer than 100 guests, which is see a variety of performances. Design Editor • Crystal Willis a smaller number than the club’s I think one of the best parts [email protected] secretary, Domonique Boages, was getting to see what other Photo Editor • Juliana Bledsoe had predicted a few weeks prior people came up with as ideas to [email protected] to the event. President of QSU perform.” Copy Editor • Ryan Miyashiro Jason Bañales said it was still There was a tie for fi rst place [email protected] an increase from last year. All between Matt le Claire, stage Copy Editor • Megan Ortiz proceeds from the evening were name Anita Buffet, with his [email protected] contributed to the $1,500 As- performance of “Love Song” by Online News Editor • Now Hiring sociated Students of the Univer- Selena Gomez and Annemarie [email protected] sity of Nevada scholarship in the Marzilliano, stage name Stevie Online Sports Editor • Kyle Hills club’s name that they give out Jay, who executed a dancing [email protected] every spring semester to one of rendition to “Gangnam Style” Multimedia Editor • Allison Ford its members. Roughly two thirds by PSY. The choreographed [email protected] of the scholarship funds were dance and song collaboration Online Copy Editor • Emma Shaffer raised at the event. Bañales said performed by “The Sinful [email protected] he was very pleased with how Gentlemen featuring Liz Offi ce Manager • Beverly Vermillion the event went and is happy with Taylor” earned the group third [email protected] how supportive the community place. First place winners re- Illustrator • Karleena Hitchcock is each year. ceived complimentary haircuts [email protected] “The best part of the show provided by Salon 7, a sponsor Advertising Offi ce • Jordan Gregory was defi nitely the audience,” of the event. [email protected] Bañales said. “They seemed to Other sponsors included The really enjoy the performances Reno Gay Page, Build Our Center Contributing Staffers: and were really accepting of and Junkee Clothing Exchange. File Photo /Nevada Sagebrush those on stage.” The sponsors helped by provid- A drag show participant gives a kiss to another participant during the Queer Student Union’s drag show in 2008. Leonel Beas, Chris Boline, Fil Corbitt, There were ten acts divided ing items such as the winning Cameron Dearborn, Tyler Hersko, Anneliese into two sections and scored prizes and serving on the panel were one of the greatest addi- really entertaining,” Vickers to see a real drag show was very Hucal, Nicole Kowalewski, Amanda Patmas, by a panel of four judges. Four of judges. tions to the show. As hosts, they said. “I enjoyed the hosts and exciting. Nino Pinneri, Crystal Powell, Evynn Tyler, acts were labeled the “amateur” First time audience member introduced all acts, as well as thought they were extremely “I loved the show,” Sturges Shane Vetter section and were performed by Heather Vickers said one of her included comedy, personal sto- outgoing.” said. “All of the acts were unique club members. The remaining favorite parts were the hosts, ries and audience interaction. Another fi rst time audience and hilarious and each person six acts were put on by outside Miss Ginger Devine and profes- Specifi c to this year’s show, they member, 18-year-old Churchill did an amazing job.” County High School graduate CONTACT US: participants and referred to as sional drag queen Mirage. They shared their coming out story the “professional” portion. Most have each been participating in in honor of the theme nearing Jessi Sturges, said she has been Nicole Kowalewski can be Offi ce: 775-784-4033 acts included performers lip QSU’s annual drag show for a national coming out day. a fan of RuPaul’s drag show for reached at news@nevadasage- Fax: 775-327-5334 syncing, as well as some dancing few years and Vickers said they “(The show) was so funny and about a year and the opportunity brush.com. Mail Stop 058 Reno, NV 89557

The Nevada Sagebrush is a newspaper operated by and for the students of the University of Nevada, Reno. The contents of this newspaper do not necessarily refl ect those opinions of the university or its Diabetes cure walk students. It is published by the students of Drumming group helps the University of Nevada, Reno and printed by the Sierra Nevada Media Group. raises $36,000 The Nevada Sagebrush and its staff are relieve stress to students accredited members of the Nevada Press Association and Associated Collegiate Press. Photographers subscribe to the National By Tyler Hersko Davis said the show was a Press Photographers Association code of By Amanda Patmas drumming is used. to understand how we can ap- great way to end the walk. The ethics. Designers are members of the Society Krystine Kimes, an 18-year- ply this to growth and develop- The Juvenile Diabetes Re- show had a successful turnout, for News Design. Trained in Medicinal Drum- old biochemistry major, has ment in our life. The inspiration search Foundation’s annual gradually increasing in size as ming, Heriberto Vallescorbo experienced the affects of the to begin this drumming circle Reno Walk to Cure Diabetes the night went on. She said ADVERTISING: For information about runs an audience-participant drumming circle sessions more at the university came from drew about 500 walkers and that the show was a way for display advertising and rates, please call the drumming circle to help stu- than once. research about drumming and raised $36,000 dollars on Sun- people unable to participate Advertising Department at 775-784-7773 or dents relieve stress and depres- “To think about the history of how it can change the brain day for the JDRF. in the walk to help out. email [email protected]. sion every other Monday until drumming and how ancient it waves. Since the walk’s inception in Reaction to the walk was not December Dec. 4. is, I feel like it changes my state “We sit in a circle and come in 1996, it has attracted a variety universally positive, however. SUBSCRIPTION: The Nevada Sagebrush The new performances began of consciousness and brings me with a purpose to use the drum,” of participants such as UNR According to UNR student offers a yearly subscription service for $40 during this semester in the Joe some kind of spirituality,” Kimes Vallescorbo said. student Marissa Arnold, who and type-1 diabetes patient a year. Call The Nevada Sagebrush offi ce at Crowley Student Union Theater said. People from all walks of life has diabetes. For Arnold, the Melanie Reeves, the JDRF is a 775-784-4033 for more information. where the audience becomes Kimes said this was her second have attended these sessions walk is a way to feel connected good cause but lacks results. Email subscriptions and downloadable apart of the musical group. The drumming session and said that including students with all to others who suffer from “I’ve done the walk since I PDFs are also available for free at point of the drumming circle is also brings the audience to- different types of majors. Indri diabetes. Arnold, a member was diagnosed with diabetes nevadasagebrush.com is to release tension and fi nd a gether during the performance. Ferguson, an 18-year-old music of UNR’s University Chamber 14 years ago,” Reeves said, a sense of peace within the act of Kimes said. major, said that drumming Singers, ran and sang at the 21-year-old communications LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Must include a drumming. The format of these “It gives me a sense of inter- helped relieve her stress. event. and Spanish major. “All of the phone number and/or email address. Letters sessions are based on me- connectedness,” Kimes said. “It was a lot of fun, it was “One of the (choir) members’ money goes to research. This should be relevant to student life or major dicinal drumming. Vallescorbo “That’s why I like doing this, very relaxing,” Ferguson said. little sister was diagnosed is a long-term process but campus issues. Letters should be no longer explained that drumming is and that’s why I want to come “It makes me want to do it last month,” Arnold said. none of the money helps me. than 200 words. Letters can be submitted similar to meditation. Research back.” more, keeping the rhythm of the “So we all decided to get in- The walk is a good idea, but via email at [email protected]. from has shown that it can Vallescorbo elaborates on drums is hard and challenging. volved.” I’ve stopped doing it because Letters are due via e-mail or mail by noon reduce depression, anxiety each drumbeat to help the class I felt more clear minded at the American rock band I’m not seeing results.” Saturday before publication. and stress on an individual understand where a certain end of the session,” Hoobastank headlined a The JDRF and many of the level. Vallescorbo also likes to beat comes from and why it is Vallescorbo hopes that this show at Cargo in CommRow walk’s participants consid- CORRECTIONS emphasize the importance of important to understand the drumming circle will provide later that day, and all proceeds ered the event a success. The creating a community through drumming. Examples of beats UNR students a safe place to re- from the show were given to Northern Nevada Branch’s the sessions. the class is taught to drum to lease tension and other negative the JDRF. According to Mar- Facebook page reported that ❑ The Nevada Sagebrush Originally from Puerto Rico, are the heartbeat and mother emotions, thus improving their tina Davis, the community they attracted about 5,000 fi xes mistakes. If you fi nd Vallescorbo studied methodol- earths’ rhythm. capacity to create a community event director at Rock 104.5, walkers and reached their goal ogy for fi ve years and has a “Everyone has their own and enhance their psychologi- Hoobastank wanted to play of $250,000 dollars. an error, email B.A. and M.A. in Counseling drum, the beat of their heart, cal balance and sense of well a show in Reno and the date “When you get all of these [email protected]. 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Staff Report division gained a seat during Martinez, the other senator, students. bills and resolutions more ac- journalism senator Spenser the senate’s reapportionment said he wants to focus on get- “My biggest goal would be a cessible to students so they can Blank throughout the year to Three students were appoint- process in the spring semester. ting students from different smoke-free campus,” Martinez be updated on ASUN informa- develop more ideas for the ed to senator seats and began Both of the newly-appointed colleges involved in the Public said. tion. senate. making plans for their colleges senators said during their in- Health Coalition. Waldeck also Riley Snyder was appointed “This is a school on campus “As unfortunate as (Blank’s) for the Associated Students of terviews with the senate’s over- said she’d like to see ASUN to the senator seat of the that deserves better and we incident was, it is not an issue the University of Nevada and sight committee, they wanted senators working together Reynolds School of Journalism. have the kind of journalists that is relevant to the senator will be officially sworn in this to work on cross-promoting more. Snyder said he is excited for the who have success after col- position at all,” Snyder said. Wednesday. events between colleges. Kelly “I think there needs to be opportunity to be a part of the lege,” Snyder said. “We need “(Blank) is trying to get over Two senators were appointed Waldeck, one of the two sena- more collaboration altogether, ASUN senate. He said some of student leaders to step up and this issue and will make more to the Division of Health Sci- tors appointed to represent because everybody kind of does his goals for the RSJ as a senate (take advantage of) those op- of a positive impact.” ences, which only had one the division, said she wants to their own thing,” she said. is to provide free copies of the portunities.” candidate run for its three seats get students going to different Martinez said his largest goal Reno-Gazette Journal in the Snyder said he would be The News Desk can be reached at during ASUN elections. The colleges’ events, while Aaron is to promote health among the building and to make ASUN working with resigned ASUN [email protected]. Beat UNLV week brings out Nevada’s true colors

Shane Vetter /Nevada Sagebrush Matt McDaniel takes a swing during the ASUN “Car Smash” on Monday.

Cameron Dearborn/Nevada Sagebrush Ben Miller /Nevada Sagebrush Royce Feuer watches the heated rivalry game dressed as Jesus. Nevada fans storm the fi eld after the football team beat UNLV for the eighth year in a row. Many UNLV fans left as soon as Nevada pulled into the lead.

A.B.L.E.A B Women Nevada Legislative Candidates Ambition Beauty Leadership Equality Town Hall Meeting

ASUN Unity Commission, A.B.L.E. Women, Nevada Assembly District 24

and Phi Beta Sigma present David Bobzien Heidi Waterman Democrat Republican

Nevada Assembly District 27

Teresa Benitez-Thompson Tom Taber Democrat Republican Tuesday, October 23 @Joe Ballrooms A and B DO THE 6:00pm to 8:00pm Nevada Assembly District 30 Mike Sprinkle Ken Lightfoot Democrat Republican

RiGHT Nevada Assembly District 31 Skip Daily David Espinosa Free g Democrat Republican Admission Th i n Nevada State Senate District 3 Greg Brower Unity Cinema Night Republican

October 17th, 7 pm - 9 p m Nevada State Senate District 13

@ The Joe Theater Debbie Smith Democrat Join the ASUN Unity Department, A.B.L.E. Women, and Phi Beta Sigma for this movie screening to explore the different facets of overcoming Come meet your societal issues. Popcorn and beverages included! 2012 candidates ASUN supports providing equal access to all programs for people with disabilities. Reasonable efforts will be made to provide accommodations to people with disabilities attending the event. Please call 784-6589 as soon as possible to arrange for appropriate accommodations. For more information contact 775-762-2796.

ASUN reminds you to call Campus Escort Services (742-6808) if you need a ride after an event. ASUN supports providing equal access to all programs for people with disabilities. Reasonable efforts will be made to provide accommodations to people with disabilities attending the event. Please call 784-6589 as soon as possible to arrange for appropriate f accommodations. NevadaASUN.com /nevadaASUN @nevadaASUN Opinion A4 @TheSagebrush | nevadasagebrush.com TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2012

STAFF EDITORIAL I STRESS Employ opportunities to reduce stress

t’s easy to freak out and have a the Joe Crowley Student Union was issues students face, topics ranging from stress management. The club involves pursue something you really enjoy. mental breakdown between the started this semester to help students eating disorders to couples counseling. physical exercise, which can help For some people, that’s baking. Some I pressures of social, personal, school relax. It makes sense — not only are They run group therapy sessions, offer people relax and feel physically better. people like to just zone out to their and work lives colliding together you physically releasing your anxiety, consultation for students who need to There are many other ways to feel favorite band. at the middle of each semester. It’s easy you’re allowing your mind to disengage help friends and have online resources better through exercise. Lombardi It’s the same idea as a drum circle. to withdraw from it all because you feel from mounting tensions and focus on for guidance. Among these are the virtual Recreation Center offers workout equip- You take your mind off stressful things overwhelmed with pressure. something very simple. relaxation room, which has audio fi les on ment, classes and a swimming pool. and focus on something simple to stop What isn’t easy is moving past those topics like breathing exercises, visualiza- Intramural sports can help one not only your brain from overheating. issues and forcing yourself to study for COUNSELING SERVICES tion and muscle relaxation. They also exercise, but have fun. Then there’s the Midterms are scary, but not worth midterms. But there are a lot of people While the University of Nevada, have a self-help section. cheapest option — the campus’ hills running yourself ragged. Take a bit to coming up with creative ways to help Reno counseling services center does make a great jogging course. breathe, then go get your grades. you through the middle of the semester. offer individual therapy sessions, it EXERCISE has a lot more to offer students who The Art of Living Club is an affi liate HOBBIES The Nevada Sagebrush editorial staff MEDICINAL DRUMMING are having problems. The center has of the international organization with It’s nice sometimes to just take a can be reached at editor@nevadasage- A bi-weekly drum circle in front of therapists who are trained in specifi c the same name, which is dedicated to break from what you’re doing and brush.com.

CAMPUS CONTEMPLATION Nevada trips offer unique experiences

nterstate 80 to Elko may be the most boring, semi-short drive I have ever had to undertake. In 2006, it was my fi rst trip through Nevada, where I I moved to from the San Francisco Bay Area in 2003. Compared to the rolling green hills of California (and the insane traffi c of San Fran), the Nevada desert was bleak and uninteresting. At the impressionable age of 15, I was convinced that road trips through Nevada would be the worst way in the world to spend four-plus hours. I had this attitude until I fi rst traveled by car to Las Vegas. Everyone I knew, especially those from Vegas, said the Nevada Disclaimer: Sagebrush cartoons are meant for humor, not prediction. State Route 95 journey through Gianna economically depressed towns like Schurz and Goldfi eld was a brain Cruet drain. Not only did you have to constantly pass trucks on a one- After months of therapy at the counsel- WRITE IN way road, but there wasn’t even anything cool to look at ing center, I learned I wasn’t alone. In or experience. I went to Vegas twice in 2010, as well as Rape ❒ Anneliese Hucal is looking for stories CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 2010, victims age 12 or older experienced this past weekend, and I couldn’t disagree more. a total of 188,380 rapes or sexual assaults, about sexual experiences. Email her at The idea of a road trip, to me, is exhausting and I’d creation of our agreed upon reality and and that is just the 16 percent that are [email protected]. usually rather fl y. I have had to make the trek to Elko ultimately determine the boundaries of actually reported. We have become a (yet again) a few times this past summer along with normal and abnormal sexual behavior. nation that is culturally disabled about long drives to Los Angeles and Colorado. But the Vegas When we say the word “rape,” it comes the subject of sexuality, especially when it’s the challenge of understanding how to have journey is the best. It’s likely I romanticize it because across to young people with so many an unpleasant subject like rape and sexual healthy relationships with ourselves, others I’ve always had awesome times in Sin City, and Nevada negative connotations that one cannot abuse. and the body, we should not blindly coast defeating UNLV on Saturday certainly helped. help but question if silence would be more In my eyes, the best way to combat along, but understand what those relation- But who doesn’t love cruising through Schurz on the comforting than having to retell one’s story this disability is by educating our youth ships should be based on: Trust, consent Paiute Reservation? It is the burial place of Wovoka, repeatedly. Silence becomes simple in a about what it means to consent. Instead and respect for one’s own ideals. the Native American who founded the Ghost Dance world that judges and defi nes you by every of teaching abstinence only, teach them In 2013, Alison Gaulden and a dedicated movement in the late 1800s. Tonopah’s creepy Clown event and detail in your life, even if it is about pressure and holding onto one’s own group of activists from Planned Parenthood Motel is always an offbeat topic for conversation, and beyond your control. ideals of truth, whether that be enjoying and the student organization Voices for amazingly there are people who actually stay there. The fi rst time this was brought to my safe and responsible sex when they deem Planned Parenthood want to make that Beatty has a great candy store and boasts that it’s the attention was two weeks after my assault, change in Nevada’s sex education system. “Gateway to Death Valley.” It’s kind of cute that a small when I mistakenly wore shorts that were In order to be successful, we need your Nevada town thinks that nickname is anything to brag an inch shorter than the dress code of my In truth, there are help. I ask that anyone who reads this, about. small, oppressive high school. One of the whether it be a parent, student, teacher or Goldfi eld, my favorite place to drive through on 95, lunch monitors said, “When you dress like monsters, and they even alumni, write to me. Tell me about used to have a population of 20,000 in the early days of a slut, you invite trouble, Annie.” reside within our your sexual experiences — any of them the 20th century. Now it’s one of the weirdest towns I, I’m not a violent person, but I wanted — where you feel if you had been more or any of my friends, have ever seen. According to the to fucking slap her. The education of our minds. They are tell- informed, you would have benefi ted. These 2010 Census data, about 250 people live in Goldfi eld, youth plays signifi cant roles in defi ning, ing us to be ashamed testimonies will not go public, nor will I or except I’ve only seen two people outside in that town teaching or shaping sexuality, so when any other member of the advocacy group — ever. Goldfi eld seems to consist mostly of run-down someone of power suggests that rape is of our bodies, to approach you personally about them. We and abandoned buildings. Even its library is closed. I invited by our clothing choices, they are will simply use these testimonies to help us don’t know what people do there and I am curious to instilling that idea in us. Guidelines on feel bad about our- lobby for the future of sex education. fi nd out someday. how to dress in any situation are a type of selves. My monster This is a real problem in our society, but The Nevada wilderness piques interest, at least if risk management, but wouldn’t teaching we can fi ght back. I could label myself a there’s something interesting to be found. I’m not children how to be sexually a