The Little Voices Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Little Voices Podcast is a student-led project at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). From clubs on campus, student businesses, and community members outside of the university, we’re dedicated to sharing diverse stories from UNR students, and community members.
After filing a lawsuit against the University of Nevada, Reno Title IX office in 2022, Dr. Feifei Fan’s allegations gained media attention when her GoFundMe went live last October. Now, student group UNR Stands with Survivors is looking to make a change in university procedures.
Links and social media mentioned in this episode:
UNR Stands with Survivors: @standwithfeifei
Washoe County Voting Locations
Nevada GOP
The Multicultural Center: @thecenternv
Seeking mental health care can be daunting. Especially if you're not sure if your therapist will truly understand you. Luckily, the University of Nevada, Reno's Counseling Services works hard to fill this need with culturally sensitive mental health care.
Let us know what you think of the episode or recommend a podcast guest by leaving a message on our Pack Perspectives hotline at 775-241-8201.
It’s a new year, and new semester. If mental health is on your new year’s resolution list, Counseling Services can help. Plus, a look at the upcoming Presidential Preference Primaries (PPPs) and Republican Caucus. Why wasn’t former President Donald Trump on Nevada’s PPP ballot?
Guillermo Bert, a Chilean artist based out of Los Angeles is exhibiting in the Nevada Museum of Art and the Lilley Museum at the University of Nevada, Reno. His art is rooted in immigrant experiences, and explores contemporary and ancient cultures.
Lilley Museum Exhibit: Groundwork
Nevada Museum of Art: The Journey
In this episode of The Little Voices Podcast, we speak to founder and current president of the Gender Race and Identity Club (GRI Club) at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Host Lynn Lazaro, sits down with Indigio Hinojos and talk about the 2019 Living Learning Communities dorm incident, the goals of the club, and events that they host on campus.
Find more about the GRI Club on their instagram page.
Esmeralda "Ese" Perez Ramirez is a graduating first generation student at the University of Nevada, Reno. Her identity as a first generation student impacted how she moved through the university and how she found community. In her last semester she reflects on her time at the university.
Wyatt Layland, a co-founder of Bring Affordable Student Housing to Reno (BASH Reno), speaks on the housing crisis that many students are facing. From homeless students to personal experiences, Layland shares how much the rising costs of housing is affecting students. BASH Reno is here to empower students to share their stories, and take a more active role in the upcoming legislative session.
Follow @bashreno on Instagram.
Sororities and fraternities might often be considered white spaces, but the Multicultural Greek Council and sororities like Alpha Pi Sigma are fighting that stereotype. Here from America Rios and Isis Aguilar, two leaders in the Latina-interest sorority about their experiences with multicultural greek life on campus.
Follow MGC and APS on IG:
@mgcnevada
@unralphapisigma
In Part 2, Layla meets with her friend Parris Barnes to talk about her experiences at UNR so far. From finding lifelong friends to meeting some unsavory characters in the classroom and in town, Parris tells us the good, the bad, and the ugly of her college experience so far.
Meet business student, and entrepreneur Shiva Kittusamy in this episode of The Little Voices Podcast. AYCE delivery service is the newest student owned business at the University of Nevada, Reno. Learn more about Kittusamy’s journey as a business owner, entrepreneurship, and his advice on balancing school, work and life.
Meet Matt and Morgan from KESHET Reno as they talk about the queer jewish community in Reno, and the importance of having an inclusive space no matter your race or religious beliefs.
Meet Hawah Ahmad and Lily Monroy of the Feminist Majority Foundation in a special bonus episode of The Little Voices Podcast. In this episode we discusses the importance of voting, their preferred candidate Senator Cortez Masto, and why we should all continue to speak up and vote for what we believe in.
From campus events, resources and dining, Layla and DeAsia give you the good the bad and the ugly of their campus experiences so far.
Matt Lacoff is the Outreach Coordinator for KESHET Reno, and an undergraduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno. Today we spoke to him about his research on trans jewish identity, and antisemitism in queer spaces. Listen till the end to hear Matt answer a bonus question after the interview!
Photographer, Poet, and Student. Learn more about one of Vibrant Voices' Zine contributor and their thoughts on reproductive healthcare equity.
Follow Krystal Carter and Catherine Schofield on Instagram:
@theblackerthe_vision
@cooking_catfish
Meet the Secretary and Vice President of the Aerospace Club, Jeremy Laporte and Chris Zinser. Learn how the officers work in the club to help students who are interested in rocketry and aerospace.
Freshman student, Amanda Durand, gets together with graduating senior Catherine Schofield to talk about their experiences with the Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno. Hear their perspectives on the journalism program, professors, and living with friends.
Follow Amanda
Instagram: @amandard_15 / @artemis_art1514
Twitter: @DurandRSJ
Follow Catherine
Instagram: @cooking_catfishTwitter: @cooking_catfish
Learn more about the people of the Tae Kwon Do Club, and how to contact with them in this podcast.
Explore what it means to be a hero from three of our special guests of this episode of The Curiosity Podcast. From ski patrol to cart boys, what do you think a hero is?
Francisco Moreno is a business major at the University of Nevada, Reno, and in his short time at the university he’s already started his own brand and business with more than seven thousand followers on Instagram (as of April 25, 2022). Learn more about how the business came about, and the friends that helped him along the way.
President Greg Jordan, and Equipment Manager Jeffery Chan of Taekwondo Club talk about building up the club after COVID, competitions, and the the unique bond they all feel with one another.
SaMoura Horsley and Sylvia Stephens talk about what inspires their poetry from social justice and culture to faith and family. The two founders also give their advice on writing and performing poetry in this episode of The Little Voices Podcast.
Check out the founders and the club on social media.
@wolfspeaksunr@sylvia_stephens
@some_more_a
This weeks podcast features SaMoura Horsley and Sylvia Stephens! They talk about how poetry impacts them, how being black impacts their poetry, and even more on The Little Voices.
Follow our guests on social media! @wolfspeaksunr@sylvia_stephens
@some_more_a
Meet Morgan Young, a student at the University of Nevada, Reno powering through her academic career with internships from Disney. Learn her tips on getting internships and networking, and her advice on how to get more women in tech.