Mariel Day
Student ReporterMariel is a Journalism student at the University of Nevada, Reno with a double emphasis on News, Broadcasting & Documentary, and PR & Advertising. Day is double minoring in Spanish and Psychology. She hopes to gain hands-on experience with local reporting and to meet people with amazing stories during her internship at KUNR. She loves to write profile stories and explainers. She is also intrigued by the world of PR and hopes to learn both sides of journalism in college.
Mariel was born in Cebu, Philippines and immigrated to Reno when she was 13 years old. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Some of her interests are fitness, baking, cooking, travel, and food.
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Gas prices have climbed in Nevada over the past year, with Reno drivers paying more than those in Las Vegas and diesel prices reaching a record high. -
Governor Joe Lombardo signed an executive order directing the Nevada Housing Division to provide funding for Washoe County residents affected by the Bug, Fred Mountain and Hawk fires. -
Thousands of people in northwest Reno evacuated their homes because of the fire. A local nonprofit partnered with Airbnb to provide free emergency housing to those affected. -
Los abejones de mayo, conocidos en inglés como May beetles, que deambulan y zumban en los corredores y porches de las casas en Costa Rica anuncian la llegada de la estación lluviosa. -
Abejones de mayo, also known as May Beetles, signify the start of the rainy season in Costa Rica. Their species pollinate plants, aerate soil and serve as prey for other animals. However, their population has been declining because of reasons like light pollution.
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La Nevada Gaming Control Board emitió recientemente una directriz para los casinos de Nevada después de la eliminación de las monedas de un centavo en noviembre pasado. -
El proyecto de $350 millones se construirá en el antiguo terreno de Jones West Ford, junto a Kietzke Lane. La demolición de los edificios comenzó a finales de abril. -
Getting medical care for your animals can be a hassle for the owner and even the pets themselves. But locals have found that mobile vet clinics can make the process a little easier. -
A new development featuring a 6,000 seat soccer stadium along with a hotel, casino and retail makes its way to Reno. But, what impacts could it have to the local economy?
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The Board recently issued a directive for casinos in Nevada following the discontinuation of the penny.
