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Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: skipping rocks and creating a literary March Madness 2020 bracket
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 12:48pmA gifted poet friend of mine, Jack Wright, penned a verse to welcome a flattening of the COVID-19 curve.
Nevada governor expands state shutdown to include religious gatherings, golf courses
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 6:43pmAs holy week approaches — Passover Wednesday night and Easter on Sunday — the celebration of those holidays will look different this year.
Gov. Steve Sisolak has already limited public gatherings of 10 or more people, but as the holidays near, his latest emergency directive makes it clear places of worship should not be planning in-person services. Drive-in and pop-up services also are prohibited during the duration of the state’s emergency declaration.
Nevada governor: More PPE, tests needed to combat COVID-19, state may need stricter social distancing enforcement
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 8:40amGov. Steve Sisolak said Nevada’s peak of COVID-19 cases could come anywhere from early April to mid-June, saying he was more focused on lessening effects of the pandemic while warning that the state might need to “tighten the faucet” if people don’t heed social-distancing recommendations.
Sierra Lutheran notches 11 winter sports honorees
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 10:35amSierra Lutheran High School’s Makez Berger was named the Western League All-Division Boys Basketball League Player of the Year, and SLHS boys coach Ben Walther was selected Coach of the Year headlining 11 individuals from the school who were honored in voting by league coaches.
Nevada governor prohibits indoor, outdoor gatherings of more than 10 people in new emergency directive
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 6:17pmGov. Steve Sisolak issued another emergency directive Tuesday to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus — this time limiting indoor and outdoor gatherings to no more than 10 people.
Senator Square: CHS principal leads teachers, students through uncertain time
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/22/2020 - 8:56amHe is the fearless leader of Carson High School, and he is taking his teachers through uncharted territory in order to guide them into successfully teaching and caring for their students during this time of uncertainty. His name is Gavin Ward, and he is doing a fantastic job as the Principal of CHS, being both available and supportive while encouraging teachers, students, and even parents to engage their students with much-needed health, hope and heterochromatic learning.
Sophomore Essence Booker set to transfer from Nevada
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 8:42pmSophomore guard Essence Booker is expected to transfer from the Nevada women’s basketball team.
Senator Square: Head coach, players offer free Carson City basketball clinic
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 8:04am“We did our free clinic at the Community Center, and what a turnout we had; around 100 participants showed up, we had a ton of fun, and we even had high school varsity players help coach the clinic as well” said Carson High School Varsity Basketball coach Jordan Glover.
Shocker: Wyoming’s late surge ends Nevada’s tourney hopes
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 03/06/2020 - 12:07amA late second-half surge helped No. 11 seeded Wyoming top No. 3 Nevada 74-71 in the Mountain West Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament on Thursday at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Nevada hoops: Men earn MW honors, 2nd-round loss for women
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 8:10pmThree players from the Nevada men’s basketball team earned Mountain West Conference postseason media honors on Monday.
Carson City events and happenings for Saturday, February 29
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 8:49pmHappy Saturday Carson City, and happy leap year! We’ve got a lot of great events through the weekend, including the three-day film festival happening this weekend at the Community Center! Check below to find the full list of events through Sunday, and be sure to grab a jacket because it’s getting chilly!
South Carson Street groundbreaking ceremony, International Film Festival, live music and more this weekend in Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 5:41pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the South Carson Complete Streets Project groundbreaking ceremony, the International Film Festival held Friday and Saturday at the Carson City Community Center and Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie weekend with door-to-door cookie sales. Combined with plenty of live music, the Carson City region is in store for a busy three days. Read on for more information.
Senator Square: CHS senior works with Nevada Women’s Suffrage Celebration
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 8:02amEditor’s Note: Walt is Management Analyst for the Nevada Commission for Women.
Nevada Commission for Women and the Nevada Women’s Suffrage Celebration Committee formed to help facilitate collaboration among organizations in Nevada to celebrate and commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment. As part of her Carson High School Senior Project graduation requirement, student, and committee member, Chloe Walt is working to educate Nevadans on the suffrage movement and the historic importance of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
Capital City Hoops to host no cost basketball clinic for second through eighth graders
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/10/2020 - 1:09pmCapital City Hoops, a local non-profit organization, is hosting a free basketball clinic for boys and girls in grades 2nd through 8th grade. The event will be held Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at Carson High School.
Senator Square: Carson FFA competes, FBLA speaks and writing class launches online magazine
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/09/2020 - 8:44amCapitol FFA traveled to North Valleys High School Feb. 1 in order to compete in the Northern FFA Zone Competition. CHS Agriculture Mechanics, Welding, and FFA Adviser and teacher Rebecca Glocknitzer said, "I know all of our students worked hard to prepare for Zone, and Mr. Mann and I are so proud of their efforts."
Senator Square: Carson High School's Winterfest 2020 played out nicely
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 1:38amBenjamin Franklin, one of the best gamers of all time said, “We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.” The adults sure could learn a thing or two from the students at CHS because Winterfest 2020 played out, pun intended, just like it was supposed to with Carson's Got Game being the theme.
Nevada routs New Mexico, Alford earns 600th career win
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 01/25/2020 - 8:01pmNevada’s reign from 3-point range helped head coach Steve Alford reach a historic milestone in a 96-74 blowout win over New Mexico on Saturday at Lawlor Events Center.
Senator Square: Carson’s got game is the theme of 2020 Winterfest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 9:47amWinterfest is here, and the theme, Carson's Got Game, is more than just a nice motto, it is a series of multiple physical board games, playground games, and video games. According to CHS physical education teacher and Leadership adviser Ann Britt, “the class color teachers will be playing a game of life-size Hungry Hippo during the assembly Jan. 17, and we will be doing a door decorating competition with judging taking place Jan. 21; the top three winners will receive a gift card to Starbucks.”
Senator Square: Reflections art contest winners, Carson's Got Game, senior projects and more
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 9:28amHow many students ever apply to participate in a contest, let alone actually do it and win 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or even 5th place? For that matter, how many adults say they are going to write a book one day, paint like Michelangelo, or seek discomfort, my own personal new year’s resolution, by learning something new, performing selfless endeavors, or fulfilling an item on their bucket list?
Nevada men’s, women’s basketball split Utah State games
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 01/11/2020 - 8:41pmThe Nevada men’s and women’s teams came away 1-1 against Utah State on Saturday. The women’s team earned its first conference win of the season with a 69-60 victory. The men’s team fell to Utah State on a snowy night in Logan, Utah.
Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum in Carson City to open Monday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/09/2020 - 11:35amFor the first time, the general public can get a glimpse of life at Stewart Indian School, 130 years after the government boarding school opened in Carson City and 40 years after it was closed.
Photos from Carson High Junior Varsity Basketball Tournament
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/01/2020 - 2:48pmSenator Square: CHS students celebrate the holidays, work with tech and compete in events
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/22/2019 - 9:29amEditor’s Note: Raymond Medeiros is the Carson City School District Director of Innovation and Technology. He writes the following: I would like to share with you some of the amazing things educators and students around the Carson City School District have been doing during Computer Science Education Week. Check out the photos from the Northern Nevada First Tech Challenge League Meet hosted by Carson High School.
Senator Square: CHS students and teachers care for themselves and others
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 8:12amWhere does the time go? Everyone has heard this a thousand times, but people still need to be reminded of the question anyway because everyone, regardless of what they believe, needs to stop and take a moment to enjoy the moment.
Nevada back on winning track, tops Stanislaus State, 80-62
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 9:39pmThe kids are all right. Nevada’s women’s basketball team used a zone defense and superior personnel to snap a two-game losing streak, topping Division II Stanislaus State, 80-62, in Reno on Tuesday.
Carson High School's Bella Kordonowy signs with Nevada for Softball
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 3:32pmCARSON CITY — Carson High School Senior Bella Kordonowy, 18, signed with the University of Nevada for Softball earlier Tuesday morning during her lunch break in the school’s Morse Burley Gym.
Aces’ iconic voice Ryan Radtke steps down after 14 seasons
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 12:30pmAfter 14 combined seasons as the voice of the Tucson Sidewinders and Reno Aces, Ryan Radtke announced that he will not be returning to the booth at Greater Nevada Field.
Senator Square: Carson City Schools Orchestra students prepare for Holiday Concert
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/08/2019 - 9:10amThe Orchestra Program of Carson City School District is holding its Holiday Concert Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center. Just the idea of a concert in Carson City is exciting enough, but it gets even better because this musical event will cost audiences absolutely nothing except a little time and effort getting there. Admission is free.
Senator Square: Comprehensive Life Skills students make fundraising candles
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 7:31amEveryone has a disability of some kind, but most learn how to cope with or overcome it; however, not everyone with a disability is aware enough to recognize whether or not they even have a physical challenge. These individuals have a severe and profound physical and neurological disability, cannot care for themselves, need full-time assistance, and are some of the kindest human beings in the world, many of whom are students in the Carson City School District and at CHS. Each year, students in the CHS Comprehensive Life Skills program make crafts to sell at the annual CHS Craft Fair and give as gifts.
Carson City Elks Lodge to host annual Hoop Shoot event for kids Dec. 7 at the MAC
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 8:40amThe Carson City Elks Lodge is hosting the annual Hoop Shoot event for Carson City Youth, ages 8 through 13 on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Facility, also known as the MAC, 1860 Russell Way in Carson City.