Archive for the ‘Featured Stories’ Category

Opinion: Studying Abroad can be Enlightening

Senior student Michael Lingberg shares his perspective on studying abroad, and the effect it can have on a person’s perception of the world.

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Shinedown Shines at GSR

Shinedown performed at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno last Friday, but were they any good? Insight’s Brad Scribner tells it all.

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The Reno Virgin: Jumping on the Clubbing Bandwagon

It’s the Reno Virgin’s first time–going to a nightclub in America’s biggest little city! Check it out.

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Lay of the Land: On a Drawn-Out, Serious Note

On this week’s Lay of the Land, Evynn tackles a very difficult topic: Hetero-normativity.

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Cinemabloggraphy: Safe House

On this exciting first edition of Insight’s new film blog, Brian Parcon reviews Daniel Espinosa’s thriller Safe House.

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This Week in Music: Sea Lions

This week, Nick Rattigan talks Sea Lions newest and reviews a few other bands.

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Thinking Outside of the Closet: Wired

Estefania Cervantes is back at Insight this spring, and this week she’s de-tangling fashion DIY with wired jewelry. Check it out!

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This Week in Music: Liam the Younger

Insight’s own Nick Rattigan takes a peek at Titus Andronicus’ guitarist’s solo work, and reviews a few other fantastic albums for good measure. Liam the Younger – After the Graveyard/ Clear Skies Over Black River I find it fascinating when people from bands go off and do a side project that is completely unexpected of [...]

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Lay of the Land: Empty Those Pockets, Chump.

In this Lay of the Land, Evynn discusses treating people with respect, and minimizing romantic regrets.

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This Week in Music: Lana Del Rey

This week, Insight’s music critic Nick Rattigan reviews at Lana Del Rey’s latest album and checks in on some smaller indie bands. Lana Del Rey – Born to Die The first time I heard Lana Del Rey’s hit song “Video Games” was when Titus Andronicus’ lead singer, Patrick Stickles, masterfully did his own rendition of [...]

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Lay of the Land: Kicking ‘em to the Curb

Evynn gives advice on kicking creepy suitors to the curb in this week’s edition of Lay of the Land.

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Restaurant Review: Campo

This week, Sam DiSalvo gives us a fun review of the hip, happening Campo. We warn you: There are plenty of surprises ahead.

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Wrapped Up in Books: Rise of the eReader

In this edition of Wrapped Up in Books, Leanne Howard discusses the pros and cons of the eReader.

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Hollywood Briss – Oscar Insight: Busy Bodies Buzz

Insight’s chief film critic Jay Brissenden puts on his Oscar pundit cap and takes a look at this year’s major award players.

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This Week in Music: Christmas Songs

Insight’s premiere music critic Nick Rattigan covers the most obnoxious/lovable genre of music: Christmas music.

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Wrapped Up in Books: In Defense of Young Adult Fantasy

Insight’s new literature columnist Leanne Howard defends an under-appreciated genre of book: Young Adult Fantasy.

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Lay of the Land: I Know Why the Caged Bird Groans

This week, Evynn Tyler talks overcoming emotional wanderlust in routine relationships.

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This Week in Music: Ty Segall

This week, Nick Rattigan covers a collection of Ty Segall singles, and again gives a summary of this week’s other new music releases. Ty Segall – Singles Collection (2007-2011) As the semester comes to an end most of us finally start doing those projects that were assigned at the beginning of the semester. You know, [...]

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4 Reasons Why Mash-Ups are the Worst Thing Ever

This week, Insight’s music critic Charlie Woodman talks mash-ups. Spoiler alert: He’s not a fan.

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Lay of the Land: The 5 Habits of Highly Obnoxious People

This week on Lay of the Land, Evynn discusses five obnoxious relationship habits that just need to stop.

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This Week in Music: Crazy Clown Time

This week, Nick Rattigan reviews director David Lynch’s first full album, Crazy Clown Time, and gives a summary of this week’s other new music releases. David Lynch – Crazy Clown Time When I think David Lynch, I usually recall cutting mutated babies open with scissors, a mentally disturbed Crispin Glover Santa, and one damn fine [...]

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Lay of the Land: The Other Woman is Full of $#!%

Insight’s own sex columnist Evynn Tyler gives his opinion on infidelity in this counterpoint to a recent Sagebrush column.

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