Nancy Vazquez LoeraLocally Made, Reno Based Movie Carp-e Diem PremieresEarlier this month, at the Summit Century theater, Carp-E Diem premiered on the big screen. What stood out in this movie was that the film…Aug 4, 2023Aug 4, 2023
Nancy Vazquez LoeraStarting Climate Cafes at the Reno Food Systems Farm in Reno“When I talk about climate grief or eco-anxiety the most common response I get is, ‘Oh I have that but I didn’t know that was actually a…Aug 4, 2023Aug 4, 2023
Nancy Vazquez LoeraA UNR nursing student from Japan in an escape from “toxic standards”“When I was in Japan my perspective was kind of narrow,” Marine, a UNR nursing student, who has had extensive travel and educational…Aug 4, 2023Aug 4, 2023
Nancy Vazquez LoeraCafe con Papi, Bringing Culture by the Cup for Some, and Rekindling Memories For OthersCafe Con Papi isn’t your typical coffee shop. It is a fairly new business in Reno operating for half a year so far. Jose Delgado, the owner…Aug 4, 2023Aug 4, 2023
Nancy Vazquez LoeraPutting the Juan in Juan 101.7 FM in RenoJuan Manuel Briones is from Mexico City and has lived in the United States for 11 years. He came at the age of 24 and his main reason for…Aug 4, 2023Aug 4, 2023
Nancy Vazquez Loera“Leaning into the Chicano Vibe” with Sun Valley Based Clothing BrandHernan Rios is a 26-year-old education worker and elementary school teacher for the past 9 years. He was a first-generation low-income…Aug 4, 2023Aug 4, 2023
Nancy Vazquez LoeraLocal Lowriders Welcoming the Overdue Recognition and AcceptanceArlien Casillas remembers how her now husband used to pick her up in his lowrider when they were 16. Miguel Casillas and Arlien Casillas…Aug 4, 2023Aug 4, 2023
Nancy Vazquez LoeraKootsoo, a 19-Year-Old Local with Her Own Tattoo Shop and Art BusinessNyelli Chacon or better known as Kootsoo in the art world is a 19-year-old who recently was able to open their own tattoo studio. Nyelli is…Aug 4, 2023Aug 4, 2023
Nancy Vazquez LoeraBiggest Little Baby Ramps Up Support, Including Diaper DrivesLocated On South Virginia Street is a unique store called Biggest Little Baby. This organization serves as various resources for people in…Aug 4, 2023Aug 4, 2023
Nancy Vazquez LoeraPayton Talbott, Getting to the Next Level in MMA FightingPayton Talbott has always been a sporty person playing football and wrestling in high school. Then he got into the MMA sport after high…Aug 4, 2023Aug 4, 2023
