Bad Apple VNTG: The MidTown boutique for young people, by young people
By Alexa Solis On the corner of Mary and Virginia streets sits an empty room. Sunlight flows through its ample windows, and there is a …
Ramen eatery livens up the college classic
By Alexa Solis In the darkened businesses that line West Street sits a small, and almost entirely unmarked ramen shop. Gaman Ramen,new to the area …
Otakupalooza brings cultural flair
By Alexa Solis The first floor of the University of Nevada, Reno’s Davidson Math and Science Center was overrun with characters last Saturday afternoon. No, …
Adventure awaits: The road to Sin City doesn’t have to be a boring one
By Alexa Solis They say that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. They also say that the road from Reno to Las …
Modest Mouse unable to capitalize on eight year break
By Alexa Solis It’s been eight years since indie rock group Modest Mouse has released an album. As expected a drought of new music has …
“Target Earth” saved by plucky sidekick and fearless fun
By Alexa Solis Gargantuan aliens, a spunky reporter and a boy named Timmy. Separately these elements may seem strange, but together they are the basis …
SnoCore Tour brings bevy of alt/rock heavy hitters
By Alexa Solis It’s not often that bands of a similar genre are brought together in one place to put on one festival-like performance, but …
From humble beginnings: Pub n’ Sub’s place in university history
By Alexa Solis A modest two-story brick building stands on the corner of 10th and Ralston Streets. Yellow signage surrounds the front of the building …
Women in comedy, no laughing matter
Humans like to laugh. It’s a universal form of entertainment that has been a cornerstone of the industry since the silent film era. But there’s …
‘Wild Oats’: a hilarious, capering journey through time
By Alexa Solis Two young men stood at the outer edge of a darkened stage. Audience members mingled and chatted, and a couple of performers …