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I'm currently a student at the University of Nevada, Reno earning a dual major in English-Creative Writing and Journalism.

Below you can find some of my best journalism stories. This is an ongoing portfolio showcasing my top ten pieces of work.

Recent Articles

The Nevada Sagebrush •

UNR At Lake Tahoe Campus Sees Zero Enroll During Fall ‘23 Semester

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 39 on July 13, which amends the subregions of the Sierra Nevada Conservancy and additionally requires this organization to support efforts that advance climate resilience and equity.

This is the first climate-related bill passed since Newsom signed the budget infrastructure streamlining package last week, which included six bills related to energy, climate and environment.
The Nevada Sagebrush •

UNR Professor Files Lawsuit Against University For Alleged Sexual Assault

A University of Nevada, Reno mechanical engineering professor, Feifei Fan, recently filed a 49-page document full of allegations of “sexual slavery”, assault, abuse and misconduct.

The Nevada Sagebrush received a tip regarding this case which included the official court document.

Fan created a GoFundMe on Oct. 2 seeking donations to “exclusively” cover the legal expenses of this case. Currently, there is a total of $3,596 raised for the fundraiser out of a goal of $100,000.
The Nevada Sagebrush •

Mayor Schieve Aims To Inspire Young Minds, Visits UNR

Hillary Schieve, the mayor of Reno, visited the University of Nevada, Reno campus for a moderated discussion on Sept. 21. The mayor talked to students about her work in mental health, public safety, affordable housing, LGBTQ+ rights, Truckee River improvements and greater student involvement in city conversations.

The Associated Students of University of Nevada Department of Government Affairs hosted Schieve’s talk as a part of their Wolf Pack Talks series to increase student political activity by bringing student representatives in the political world to campus.
The Nevada Sagebrush •

BREAKING: Weapon Drawn On UNR Student On Campus

A University of Nevada, Reno student allegedly had a weapon pointed at them on Aug. 27 at approximately 3:30 a.m. Four individuals pointed the weapon after the student attempted to tell them their vehicles lights were not on, according to Scott Walquist, the director of communications at UNR.

“No one was injured in this incident,” said Walquist. “The University Police Department immediately responded to this incident and determined it was a solitary confrontation that arose unexpectedly. The investigation into the matter is currently ongoing.”
News Data •

Regional Studies Detail Challenges for Future of Electrification in the West

As Western states work to comply with procurement policies that mandate renewable energy resources and storage, ensuring safe, reliable, affordable and readily available electricity is vital, panelists said at a recent forum.

Participants in the Western Energy Imbalance Market Regional Issues Forum on June 21 discussed studies and trends of electrification in Western states and obstacles the region faces during the transformation.
The Nevada Sagebrush •

Politics Guide: Helping UNR Students Vote In The 2022 Midterm

As a college student, you already have plenty of worries to consider during your time at the University of Nevada, Reno.

If you’re a student who works or goes to school full-time, then you understand there’s already a lot of balancing time. Why should you think about voting on top of it?

As a student, your first priority is getting through the day and passing your classes so you can get a good career and live your life. But something to acknowledge before you cast aside the concept of elections: politics can be helpful for your studies and even fun to learn about — shocking right?

However, it can be a ton of overwhelming information to handle all at once.

The Nevada Sagebrush is not here to give you the same ol’ spiel on “Every vote matters” and “Every political decision can affect you”—even though both are very true.
Double Scoop •

Lived Experience

On the morning of June 24, Paula Saponaro broke into tears from news that would change womens’ lives for the foreseeable future. Roe v. Wade had officially been overturned.

“I can’t even imagine what that feels like for someone who is just coming into their own … and to have it usurped like that,” Saponaro said.

Immediately after the news hit her ears, Saponaro opened up the dusty file she’d locked away for years and created her current exhibition, Redux. She banged out one of her most abstract collages “Rules for Women Only” in merely two days, filled with a mixture of emotions.
Reno Gazette-Journal •

College students in Reno-Sparks struggle to pay rent as housing affordability diminishes

Off-campus student housing apartments are a common choice for many students.

However, they are pricey, ranging from $700 to $1,000 a month — depending on how many roommates a student has. Many students struggle to keep up on payments when they have to go to school full-time and work on the side.

When Reno and Sparks saw population spikes due to the mass migration to this area when the pandemic eased in 2021, rents surged. Student housing was no exception.
The Nevada Sagebrush •

“An Attack On One Of Us Is An Attack On All Of Us": Reno Community Protests The Potential Overturn Of Roe V. Wade

People from all walks of life gathered on May 7 at the City Plaza in Reno, Nev. to protest the recently leaked United States Supreme Court draft that threatens to overturn the rulings of Roe v. Wade from 1973.

Samuel Alito, Supreme Court justice, wrote the draft opinion on Feb. 10 before it was circulated in the court.

“We hold that Roe v. Wade must be overruled,” Alito wrote in the draft. “The Constitution makes no reference to abortion, and no such right is implicitly protected by any constitutional provision.”

A little bit about me.

Hi there! 

My name's Jaedyn Grace Young and I'm currently a Journalism and English-Creative Writing student at the University of Nevada, Reno with a foreign study in German Language and Culture. I'm originally from the central valley in California, but I moved out to Reno for school and found it to be my second home. I switched my major when I started at the university, adding journalism as a dual major and now it's something I can't see myself without.

I've worked on many different beats of journalism including news, arts, culture, entertainment, business, real estate, housing, politics and government, breaking news, energy, environment and etc. As a journalist, I love hearing others' stories and helping to change the world, one word at a time.

In my free time, I'm usually reading (in comes the English major!), working on one of my novels, podcasting or spending time with my friends and family.

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