Monthly Archives: April, 2020
Speaker series highlights education’s shift during coronavirus crisis (sponsored)
SPONSORED: Dr. Kristen McNeill discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the ways in which we educate our students.
COVID-19: Education becomes another victim of coronavirus
Although the WCSD is providing every resource to students, parents, students and teachers are finding it challenging to make the unexpected shift to home learning.
Day 29 – The Wells Avenue trench
Karl regales us with the tale of the Wells Avenue Trench, a distraction the likes of which we could really use right about now.
7 things to do this week – still no repeats edition
Here’s a slightly shorter list of things to do this week. But don’t worry…it’s still enough to fill the hours.
Regents extend chancellor, UNR president contracts 6 months
Leaders at UNR, UNLV and NSHE had their contracts extended through the end of the calendar year and searches will resume this summer.
Music maestro Laura Jackson continues legacy with Reno Phil (sponsored)
SPONSORED: Music director and conductor, Laura Jackson, has renewed her contract with the Reno Phil Orchestra through the year 2025.
Day 28 – Easter
Rather than write a sonnet about an Easter bonnet, Karl wishes everyone a good Sunday.
Day 27 – Early kindergartens (updated)
Karl recalls a time when parents paid to send their kids to kindergartens like "the Babcock" and the WCSD admin building wasn't green.
TMWA defers pre-approved rate increase, suspends water shutoffs
The Truckee Meadows Water Authority board on Friday postponed a rate increase scheduled to go into effect in May.
The show must go on
It’s been too long since we’ve been able to enjoy a live show of any type, be it dance, theater, or music, and it’s probably going to be a long time coming.