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“One is not born, but becomes, Yellow Vest”
Zigzag. Out with the old, in with the new. We're not quite sure where we're going. But we know what we want to leave: 'flexible' workplaces where people don't matter; universities more like biological processes than forums for deliberation and debate; institutions that thrive by making others precarious, isolated, displaced and hungry. Without knowing the shape… -
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Change Accomplished
History rolled into the neighborhood this weekend. I wish the Garat/Humphrey House had stayed in its general original location and been part of a historical gateway to UNR. But if that was not to be permitted, at least the lovely building was given a new home and not demolished. Welcome to the neighborhood! -
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Changing Places
Good-bye to this craftsman style, Chinese influenced, UNR gateway area house, neatly set up to move to another neighborhood, Reno’s Old Southwest. The university is putting a massive new Business Building in the house’s place. Porthole windows and Chinese detail grace the building. But a piece is missing! In pieces,…
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Did you know that UNR is a Koch brothers core campus?
Neither did I. And there lies a tale. Reeling from the Kavanaugh controversy, and after a packed day teaching and talking to students, I drove up the hill to Archie's, a bright, friendly sports bar near the university where the burgers are good, the staff friendly and accommodating, and the view of the…
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