Insight Magazine

Thinking Outside of the Closet: Wired

Estefania Cervantes Aviles — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:42:12 +0000

Estefania Cervantes is back at Insight this spring, and this week she's de-tangling fashion DIY with wired jewelry. Check it out!

This Week in Music: Liam the Younger

Nick Rattigan — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:50:52 +0000

Insight’s own Nick Rattigan takes a peek at Titus Andronicus’ guitarist’s solo work, and reviews a few other fantastic albums for good measure. Liam the Younger – After the Graveyard/ Clear Skies Over Black River I find it fascinating when people from bands go off and do a side project that is completely unexpected of [...]

Lay of the Land: Empty Those Pockets, Chump.

Evynn Tyler — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:34:56 +0000

In this Lay of the Land, Evynn discusses treating people with respect, and minimizing romantic regrets.

This Week in Music: Lana Del Rey

Nick Rattigan — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:32:11 +0000

This week, Insight’s music critic Nick Rattigan reviews at Lana Del Rey’s latest album and checks in on some smaller indie bands. Lana Del Rey – Born to Die The first time I heard Lana Del Rey’s hit song “Video Games” was when Titus Andronicus’ lead singer, Patrick Stickles, masterfully did his own rendition of [...]

Lay of the Land: Kicking ‘em to the Curb

Evynn Tyler — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:05:49 +0000

Evynn gives advice on kicking creepy suitors to the curb in this week's edition of Lay of the Land.

Restaurant Review: Campo

Sam DiSalvo — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:38:17 +0000

This week, Sam DiSalvo gives us a fun review of the hip, happening Campo. We warn you: There are plenty of surprises ahead.

Wrapped Up in Books: Rise of the eReader

Leanne Howard — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:45:20 +0000

In this edition of Wrapped Up in Books, Leanne Howard discusses the pros and cons of the eReader.

Hollywood Briss – Oscar Insight: Busy Bodies Buzz

Jay Brissenden — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:05:58 +0000

Insight's chief film critic Jay Brissenden puts on his Oscar pundit cap and takes a look at this year's major award players.

This Week in Music: Christmas Songs

Nick Rattigan — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:33:59 +0000

Insight's premiere music critic Nick Rattigan covers the most obnoxious/lovable genre of music: Christmas music.

Wrapped Up in Books: In Defense of Young Adult Fantasy

Leanne Howard — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:05:44 +0000

Insight's new literature columnist Leanne Howard defends an under-appreciated genre of book: Young Adult Fantasy.

Lay of the Land: I Know Why the Caged Bird Groans

Evynn Tyler — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:47:31 +0000

This week, Evynn Tyler talks overcoming emotional wanderlust in routine relationships.

This Week in Music: Ty Segall

Nick Rattigan — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:30:49 +0000

This week, Nick Rattigan covers a collection of Ty Segall singles, and again gives a summary of this week’s other new music releases. Ty Segall – Singles Collection (2007-2011) As the semester comes to an end most of us finally start doing those projects that were assigned at the beginning of the semester. You know, [...]

4 Reasons Why Mash-Ups are the Worst Thing Ever

Charlie Woodman — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:46:18 +0000

This week, Insight's music critic Charlie Woodman talks mash-ups. Spoiler alert: He's not a fan.

Lay of the Land: The 5 Habits of Highly Obnoxious People

Evynn Tyler — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:33:32 +0000

This week on Lay of the Land, Evynn discusses five obnoxious relationship habits that just need to stop.

Look at this Fucking Hipster

Sam DiSalvo — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:31:26 +0000

Insight Magazine delves into the history and recent dramatic growth of the world's most vaguely-defined counterculture:Hipsterism.

Thread Bare Standard

Evynn McFalls — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:27:12 +0000

Evynn McFalls studies the way that fashion influences gender roles, and how difficult breaking those gender roles can be.

Boys Will be Girls

Jessica Ross — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:22:23 +0000

Insight's Jessica Ross takes a look into the life and experiences of a Reno drag queen.

Uncovering the Real Truth: A Muslim-American Girl’s Reconnection with God

Farah Rashdan — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:17:22 +0000

Farah Rashdan wore a hijab to study the aesthetics of religion, but ended up discovering more about herself and her relationship with God than she had planned for.

Hair Wars

Diamond Lambert — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:12:08 +0000

A peek at what choices and dilemmas African-American women have when styling their hair.

Artist Perspective: 3 Artists’ Take on the Mackay Statue

Delaney Davis Nicole Oshan and Krysta Pascual — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:07:08 +0000

3 different student artists each give their unique take on UNR's famous Mackey statue.