Category: Arts & Culture

We've all seen it. There's something definitely going on at 5440 Sun Valley Blvd. Can you guess what it's becoming?

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When I’m elected to the Washoe County Commission, I promise to be guided by common sense. I’ll be transparent, and I’ll listen to you, the County’s residents.

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Meet The Candidates: Tammy Holt-Still

Raised in Carson City, Tammy Holt-Still has lived in Reno since 2011 and has become a trusted voice for neighborhoods across Washoe County.

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Shouldn’t the Midwest be called the Mideast?

The U.S. Census Bureau officially categorizes 12 states as the Midwest: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas...

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Teacher Appreciation: The Eyes That Care

Esther Valdez demonstrates her willingness & dedication to go beyond what is expected—always watching, guiding and helping her students when they need it most.

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Ms. Rowe Row Row Back to Class

Ms. Rowe is a biology teacher at Hug High School, loved by many students and staff members. Her top priority is to see good work come out of her students.

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Teacher Appreciation: Calculating Goals

Mr. Campmany always tries to build connections with everyone, through math or the love of sports. He has a big impact and is respected at Hug High School.

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More Than Weights: Inspiration to Be Our Best

Justin Brown is a teacher that students can count on to be there when they’re feeling down, or if they need help. He is a very easy person to talk to.

6-7: What does it mean?

Richard BarnetOctober 30, 2025October 30, 202516 mins

If you’ve spent any time recently around middle or high school kids, you’ve heard “6-7” and seen the accompanying hand motion. But what does it mean?

Emma’s Spooky Halloween Playlist

Emma B.October 25, 2025December 23, 202501 mins

Sit back and feast your bloody and decomposing ears upon this musical carnage!

Game: Pinball Simulator

Richard BarnetOctober 18, 2025October 27, 202501 mins

Pinball Simulator is an arcade game where you can play a classic pinball game for free! Two different themes: Day of Dead and Octopus Island.

Photo of the Week: Pink Cosmos

Misti BarnetOctober 16, 2025October 17, 202501 mins

This beautiful flower is a Cosmos bipinnatus (Garden Cosmos or Mexican Aster), and is a medium-sized, flowering herbaceous plant in the daisy family.

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Blood + Brisket = Ambulance

Richard BarnetOctober 15, 2025January 28, 2026012 mins

With Halloween right around the corner, let me share with you my scary story from this past weekend…

Photo of the Week: Take A Bow

Misti BarnetSeptember 30, 2025September 30, 202501 mins

A little worse for wear, this empty-headed fellow has obviously seen some trouble in his day, but still appears to be happy.

Game: Stickman Parkour

Richard BarnetSeptember 30, 2025September 30, 202501 mins

Stickman’s journey is full of crazy challenges like dodging sharp spikes, swinging on ropes like a monkey, and even swimming like he’s in the Olympics.

Sun Valley’s Bible Verse: An Analysis

Richard BarnetSeptember 18, 2025September 21, 2025013 mins

Sun Valley residents with a keen eye may have noticed that the word “receive” on the sign is misspelled, and that Romans 10:9 doesn’t actually say this…