Isaac Hoops
Isaac Hoops is a former student reporter at KUNR Public Radio.
Some of the photo assignments Isaac has worked on for KUNR can be found here.
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In June, Nevada passed a law that prohibits schools from using a mascot that features racially discriminatory identifiers — unless the school has permission from the specific group. Part of the legislation has brought attention to Elko High School’s mascot: the Indians. It remains unclear if the school will need to change it.Lindsey Oppenhein is a member of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone and an alumna of Elko High School, and she started a petition to change the school’s mascot. She reflects on her time at the high school and shares why she thinks the mascot should change.
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KUNR Today: COVID-19 Exposure In Washoe County School, Haaland Named Keynote Speaker At Tahoe SummitHere are the local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021.Nevada’s Latest COVID-19 Surge Mirrors Rise To November PeakBy The Associated… -
Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021.Incentives Approved For Lake Tahoe HousingBy Isaac HoopsLake Tahoe residents… -
Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Friday, July 30, 2021.COVID-19 Spike In Hospitalizations, Deaths Prompt Tough New ActionBy Nate… -
The EPA has reported several dog and livestock deaths due to toxic algae blooms found in riverbeds. A researcher from UNR is examining what conditions… -
Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Tuesday, July 20, 2021.PG&E Says Its Equipment Possibly Linked To Big WildfireBy The Associated… -
Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Friday, July 16, 2021.New COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Soar In NevadaBy The Associated… -
Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, July 15, 2021.COVID-19 Rising In Washoe County, Including Third Death From Delta VariantBy… -
This story is part of a series by NPR’s Next Generation Radio program, which explored the theme: What Does It Mean To Be An American?“We’re just trying to… -
Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, July 8.New Daily COVID-19 Cases In Nevada Highest Since FebruaryBy The Associated…
