Reno's Casinos

I realize that I bash on Reno and other forms of civilization in my blogs, and I plan on doing it again right now. I will admit that I have grown a sort of animosity towards cities and urban life, but I haven't ever really liked placed with buildings that are taller than five stories. I would much rather go out and wander in the woods than wander in the urban nightmare of Reno. My walk through the casino district of Reno was anything but enjoyable. Everywhere I looked, I saw people with disappointment in their eyes. These people are not the normal crowd compared to where I used to live. Yeah, they were almost all white, but they just looked dirty and sad. The life in Reno seems to have been sucked out by the casinos and their games.

The buildings and streets of the district were not pleasant or attractive. The streets had a very gross smell, much like the smell that comes out between Argenta and Nye Hall. This smell was right next to one of the casinos and many blocks surrounding. The smell made the already unattractive buildings even less attractive. The signs for casinos were displayed everywhere in the street, and they just looked old and rundown. Buildings covered with large murals and rock-climbing walls were spread around the streets. Every casino had big red signs that were out to attract attention. The casinos has many promises of big winners that were made to make you think that you could be the next winner.
I am not surprised that the University students were not able to venture in to the casino district. The area is unsafe, dirty, and unattractive. I would be surprised if any students wanted to go into the district if they were under the age of 21. I enjoy the campus because it is nice, and it does not resemble a city. Reno is a big gross ominous figure that seems to swallow all forms of life that enter.