journalism
Ideas On Tap to meet right after New Year's at The Union
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 12/20/2018 - 9:40amIdeas On Tap, a monthly community event focusing on improved discourse through topic discussion, has its first meeting of the new year on Wednesday, Jan. 2 at The Union Eatery-Taphouse-Coffee, 302 N. Carson Street in Carson City.
Held the first Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m., the topic for this discussion is "Public Trust in the Media and the Importance of Journalism to our Democracy."
February's discussion, scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 6 at The Union, is "Brain Drain."
Ideas On Tap returns to downtown Carson City Dec. 5
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 11/30/2018 - 10:59amAs you know, we did not have a November Ideas on Tap. But I’m happy to announce we now have a new home: The Union Eatery Taphouse Coffee at 302 N. Carson Street.
Carson City School District knocks it out of park, brings home quarter of statewide awards
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 11:12amThe Carson City School District was a point of highlight at the Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) Annual Conference this past Saturday, Nov. 17, in Las Vegas.
Senator Square: Carson High School students are winners in national FFA competition
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/11/2018 - 7:49amWinners of the 91st National FFA Nursery and Landscape Career Development Event held in Indianapolis were announced at the annual awards banquet, and students Connor Arnold, Alexsandra Knowlton, Maritza Filson, and Hayden Story took home some medals.
Senator Square: Author and Carson High School graduate Teri Case visits her alma mater
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/04/2018 - 6:55amThe Carson High School Library was packed with students Nov. 1 for a special occasion guest speaker, author and CHS graduate Teri Case. She gave students who attend College Connections some practical and realistic advice on writing applications for both local and national scholarships.
Douglas County approves interlocal agreement with Genoa to appoint interim town manager
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 10/19/2018 - 9:07amThe Town of Genoa approved an interlocal agreement to appoint Melissa Blosser as interim town manager.
First-strike ceremony in Carson City set for Nevada Sagebrush commemorative medallion
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/17/2018 - 2:23pmA limited-edition silver medallion honoring the 125th birthday of The Nevada Sagebrush, the student newspaper of the University of Nevada, Reno, will be minted on the state’s most historic coin press in Carson City.
Ladies get the last laugh at Nugget’s Carson Comedy Club
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 12:05pmCARSON CITY — Dual degrees in mechanical engineering and journalism weren’t enough to satisfy Jill Maragos’ need to stand out, so she chooses to stand up. A female comedian in a largely male-dominated field, Maragos serves up her unique “outrage over minutia” style in a special “Ladies Night of Comedy – Where Women Get the Last Laugh” event at the Carson Comedy Club, located inside the Carson Nugget Casino Hotel, 507 N. Carson Street, Friday, Sept. 14, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:15.
Jill Maragos Headlines the Carson Comedy Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/09/2018 - 6:51pmFor one night only, Jill Maragos will be headlining the Carson Comedy Club inside the Carson Nugget in Carson City
on Friday, Sept. 14.
Jill Maragos developed her sense of humor and knack for story-telling as a survival tactic for growing up with a crazy family in Buffalo, NY. With degrees in Broadcast Journalism & Mechanical Engineering, she made the natural progression into Stand-Up Comedy.
Column: Keep chasing the dream, feed your passion
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 08/12/2018 - 12:36pmPersistence. That's the difference between life's winners and its losers.
Winners don't quit, and quitters don't win. It's as simple as that.
One will never accomplish goals in life or realize dreams if one gives up the chase. I've had to learn some hard lessons about that over the years.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Aug. 11 - 12
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 08/10/2018 - 4:49pmI’m not even going to speculate on the air quality, but please use your best judgement when choosing your activities and there may be some cancellations that I am not aware of. Downtown has a full day of options, but the back roads may be a little more difficult to navigate due to construction projects. The great music that awaits will be worth the hassle. Read on and you’ll find indoors and outdoors activities that will help alleviate the cabin fever.
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Author Robin Holabird to speak on Nevada screen icons at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/05/2018 - 10:47amAuthor Robin Holabird will present “Elvis, Marilyn and the Space Aliens: Nevada Screen Icons” in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 10:00 am.
Carson City organizations among 27 Nevada Humanities 2018-2019 grant recipients
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/29/2018 - 12:36pmNevada Humanities is pleased to announce that 27 grants totaling over $104,500 were awarded to fund humanities programs across Nevada, including four in Carson City area.
Carson City community radio pioneer to be Dems luncheon speaker
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 12:12amBrian Bahouth, news director at KNVC 95.1 FM, will be the featured speaker at the Democratic luncheon on Monday, July 2nd. Before coming to Carson City, he served as news director at three other community radio stations: KRZA in Alamosa, Colorado, KVMR in Nevada City and KUNR in Reno.
KUNR wins national Murrow Award for best sports reporting of Reno 1868 FC
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 9:07amKUNR Reno Public Radio earned a national Murrow Award for best sports reporting in the small market radio category this month for Reynolds School of Journalism alumna Stephanie Serrano’s story about Reno 1868 FC. Serrano reported as a student at the Reynolds School on the growing fan base of Reno’s local soccer team.
Senator Square: CHS 'No Zombie Texting' winners announced
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/19/2018 - 7:48pmMuscle Powered: Citizens for a Walkable and Bikeable Carson City announced the “No Zombie Texting” award winners May 16 at The Brewery Arts Center, showcasing winning videos so the public could see the creative endeavors of young video artists from the community.
Gold Hill Lecture Series: Sinatra, Rat Pack, Mobsters and 1963 Cal-Neva Adventure
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/12/2018 - 8:48amGuy W. Farmer, the Nevada Appeal’s award-winning political columnist, will speak on “Frank Sinatra, Mobsters and the Cal-Neva Adventure” on Thursday, May 17 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Gold Hill Hotel in Storey County.
Former foster child shares story ahead of May 15 foster parent information panel in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/12/2018 - 8:24amThe public is invited to attend the next Foster Parent Information Night Panel in Carson City scheduled for Tuesday, May 15 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Carson City Library, 900 North Roop Street.
One former foster child shares her story. Nikki Barthelmess writes of her foster care experience in Northern Nevada:
UNR to award most-ever degrees through four Spring Commencement ceremonies
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/08/2018 - 11:33amThe University of Nevada, Reno’s 128th Commencement will confer 3,137 degrees, the largest amount of degrees conferred in one semester. The commencement exercises will take place over four ceremonies in three days:
Senator Square: CHS yearbook staff marks year of award and success
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/05/2018 - 9:19pm(Editor’s Note: Chowanski is one of three CHS Carneta editors)
Success, lifestyle, memories: All these describe yearbook.
For the 2017-2018 school year, a staff of 47 was dedicated to making a memorable book for others to keep throughout their lives and be passed down through generations; and again the book received the Gallery of Excellence Award, in which the book is used as an example of a successful yearbook in schools and at conferences across the country.
Senator Square: Capital City Arts Initiative presents art of CHS students
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 04/21/2018 - 9:34pmIn 1973, Joseph Beuys said, “Every man is an artist.”
Beuys explained that only art is capable of building an effective social system, and “This most modern art discipline — Social Sculpture/Social Architecture — will only reach fruition when every living person becomes a creator, a sculptor, or architect of the social organism.”
Spider-Man sightings reported in Carson City Saturday
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Sat, 04/14/2018 - 10:54pmCarson City residents spotted Spider-Man traversing the town in broad daylight Saturday.
Celebrity judges named for Carson’s Got Talent show to benefit Carson City Meals on Wheels
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/09/2018 - 8:49pmCARSON CITY — Carson’s Got Talent, an evening extravaganza of regional talent at the Bob Boldrick Theater, April 14 at 6:30 p.m., announced its panel of celebrity judges this week.
Carson City students participate in nationwide walkout to address school safety
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Wed, 03/14/2018 - 11:31amStudents across the country, including those in Carson City, walked out of class Wednesday, marking one month since a mass shooting in Parkland, Fla., left 17 dead at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Senator Square: Carson High School Digital Media Class launches new webpage
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/11/2018 - 5:25amThe Community of Carson City, and anyone in the world with access to the internet, now has an opportunity to visit CHS. Carson High School’s new Digital Media class launched their Senators Now webpage Feb. 1.
Senator Square: Beyond Carson High School, CHS grad returns with experience to share
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/14/2018 - 3:06amKrysta Scripter, a 2011 CHS graduate, answered the Facebook message of her former Freshman Honors English teacher by returning to her alma mater as a guest speaker to share about how she went from wanting a career as a writer and photographer to being published in The Fresno Bee, Verily women’s magazine, Reno.com, and Babeswhohustle.com just to name a few.
Mystery novel event Thursday to benefit Carson City Library
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/08/2018 - 1:37pmReno author Mark S. Bacon will talk about “Where Mystery Writers Get Their Deadly Ideas,” and sign copies of his new book, “Desert Kill Switch,” this Thursday, Jan. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Browsers Corner Book Store in Carson City. Half the profits will benefit the Friends of the Carson City Library.
Famed Territorial Enterprise newspaper building in Virginia City for sale
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/15/2017 - 1:45pmIt was at one time the mightiest voice in Nevada journalism, and could make or break powerful men with just one sentence printed on a Hoe steam press, located in the basement of the Territorial Enterprise building. After a long and distinguished career the T.E. building is being sold once again.
Carson High School CTE graphic design student creates winning Senators NOW logo
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 11:30amCARSON CITY, Nev. — When teachers Patt Quinn-Davis and Cindi Mills approached Graphic Design Instructor Patricia Ababio and asked if her students would design a logo for their new digital media/broadcast journalism class, Senators NOW, she jumped at the opportunity.
What Works: Appreciate the Greatness in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 9:52amToday, I’m so excited to announce the launch of a major project. This is my final semester of graduate school at USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism. I am starting research on my theory. I call it Crappertunity.