Thousands gathered in downtown Reno on October 18 for No Kings, a nationwide demonstration defending democracy and opposing authoritarianism. The protest united generations, young activists and longtime advocates alike, through signs, songs, and powerful personal stories. Participants like Shannon, 22, and Eleanor, 28, emphasized the urgency of civic engagement and generational responsibility, while older demonstrators reflected on decades of political change.

Filipino American artist Vivid Helene returned to her Reno roots with an intimate performance at RareTea, surrounded by family, friends, and fans. Now based in Portland, the 22-year-old singer-songwriter continues to develop her soulful R&B sound while remaining connected to her hometown. Influenced by her time in California, Helene draws from personal emotion and authenticity in her music. She hopes to keep performing in Reno, where she feels deeply supported and creatively inspired.

From hand-sculpted masks to improvised monsters, the Dark Prison Haunt is more than a scare attraction. It's a collaborative canvas, one part horror, one part history, and all community. A place where horror lovers can be scared through cellblocks and a forgotten prison finds a new purpose.

Stepping onto the property, sunlight slowly fades into the skyline. The haunt begins to bustle, actors and crew stalk into the prison preparing for the night. The sounds of an electric drill in the courtyard and the excited steps off the metal railways echo in the air. 

As the Reno Aces finish their season, the Team Store begins its annual inventory process. Team store lead Nathan Tjeltveit, 20, balances offseason work with his studies at Truckee Meadows Community College, where he’s pursuing an Associate of Business. A four-year employee, Tjeltveit said inventory prep starts right after the final game and involves double-counting all merchandise by hand. The Aces rely solely on store staff to complete the detailed process.