Desert Skies has 1,400 student capacity, while most middle schools range from 600-800 students, according to Petersen. Olivia Ali is the Summer 2019 intern reporter for the Reno Gazette Journal.

One of Nevada's special characteristics is its diversity, not just of geography, but people. Walking down the streets of Las Vegas or Reno, you'll hear Spanish, Italian, Tagalog, German, Chinese ...