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You Know You Attended The University Of Nevada, Reno When...

"We are Nevada!"

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You Know You Attended The University Of Nevada, Reno When...
Reno Gazette Journal

As a student here for almost three years, I have noticed some common questions that seem to come up when I mention that I attend The University of Nevada, Reno. "What is UNR? "Do you like it?" "Tell me everything!" So, I decided to compile a list so I can show inhabitants and their fascination and curiosity of my university, and give them a little taste into what it means to attend The University of Nevada, Reno. So with that, what does it mean to attend here? How do you know you attended here?

1. Students correct UNR to Nevada.

Is it UNR or just Nevada? How many licks does it take to get to the center of the Tootsie Pop? The world may never know...

*Stay tuned for a comment below that says, "It's Nevada"*

2. Construction on campus has become our new Mascot.

UNR? No, UNC: The University of Nevada, Construction. Home to the CAT. CAT construction, that is.

3. So much construction, that we have to create a new route to class every single day.

One day, we will have hope again, fam.

4."Keep the cannon blue" and "FUNLV" are serious ordeals to follow.

And we will still talk mad hype even after our loss this season because, "We ARE NEVADA!"

5. We say Wolf Pack, they say Rebels.

*Digs a hole, gets an archaeology degree from UNLV*

6. We have our own four seasons: Bipolar, spring, winter in July and winter.

And 11/10 times, class will not be canceled because, "WE ARE NEVADA!"

7. You can take a day trip to Lake Tahoe, or Mt. Rose.

Having no classes on Friday was honestly the best decision I ever made in college.

8. You get mistaken as a lost high school student when the campus tours are around.

Oh, is that just me? All right. Never mind then.

9. The "DC shits" are a tragic course of events.

#NotBlessed

10. You never gained the "freshmen 15" because the campus is a campus of hills and stairs.

Well, on the bright side, you will have buns of steel. #SoBlessed

11. We have three Mascots, not just one.

We have Luna, Wolfie Jr., and Alphie. We can't have just have one because, "NEVADA." They sure are cute, though. So I don't mind at all.

12. You are right down the road from the Rodeo, Street Vibrations, hot air balloon races, air races, Rib Cook-Off, Artown and many other festivals.

And you will go many more times. Even Dawn Patrol.

13. It is tradition to give up something to Mackay.

When finals roll around, it is time to devote yourself to Mackay. Devote your alcohol to him, that is. This tradition involves putting empty alcoholic beverages, coffee cups, energy drinks and sodas, and pray that John William Mackay, one of the "Big Four" mining magnates of the Comstock Lode bonanza, will grant you the passing of your finals. May Mackay be with you during these struggling times

14. UNR? That university Colin Kaepernick used to attend?

Yes, yes that very one. We don't have many notable famous people come from our neck of the woods, so hey, we appreciate all.

15. You people watch in the Quad.

Don't lie, we have all done it. And probably posted a Yak or two about it as well. Shout out to the guy that always brings his hammock to the Quad. You know exactly how to college.

16. You have posted as least one Instagram picture bragging about how awesome campus is.

#NoRagets

17. You call it home.

After all, home means Nevada.

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