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Dreanna Haywood spent her first semester at the University of Nevada, Reno the way many students do, focused on getting good grades and adjusting to campus life, after transferring from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.Online though, the 20-year-old sophomore became a central figure, helping expose two UNR students holding “borgs” arranged to spell out a racial slur, before herself facing backlash for doing so. Haywood recently sat down to speak with student reporters and dived in on how she has navigated public and social media attention after speaking out about the situation.
Ever wondered where all your parking money at UNR actually goes? On this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, Grace, Janessa, and Hudson break down the reality of parking at the University of Nevada, Reno. From over 9,000 parking spaces to more than $4.4 million made from permits and nearly $650,000 from citations alone, we’re diving into the numbers behind one of the biggest student frustrations on campus. We also share real student experiences and discuss bigger questions around cost, accessibility, and whether students are actually getting what they pay for. Tune in to hear the full conversation! #ParkingParadox #TheReynoldsHotbox #StudentPodcast
The final episode of After Class is finally here! Host Jadee and guests Maddie Youngblood and Alejandra Lopez have a final discussion about college and if it is actually worth it. Sometimes college can feel like a waste of time but on the other hand it can feel like it is one of the greatest choices someone has made for themselves.
Welcome back to another episode of After Class! Episode 14 is about the pressure of family and how sometimes it can affect you mentally. Host Jadee and guest Alejandra Lopez talk about their own personal experiences about how sometimes families can be your biggest challengers in life.
Mental Health is one of the biggest topics in college. Being drained from over working, over studying and having too much to do on the side creates mental challenges. Join Angel Romero Rayner and host Jadee on episode 13 of After Class to hear about their own journeys.
School can get busy but also quite lonely at times away from family and childhood friends. Jadee talks about her own experiences dealing with loneliness on campus.
Host Jadee talks about her experiences with college roommates. She shares her insights about what it was like for her to share a space with a complete stranger and later peers.
Skipping class is a hot topic among college students and whether it’s life, being sick, or traveling reasons sometimes it is unavoidable. Host Jadee talks about her experience about what it was like when she did it herself.
Grace Foerschler and Sahara Kaleem interview Dean Foerschler, a firefighter who recently participated in the 13th annual Wildland firefighter foundation softball tournament. In this episode, Dean breaks down his experiences growing up as an avid baseball fan and player, as well as the effects of stepping back on the mound after nearly five years away from the sport.
After Class is at it again with another episode! Host Jadee talks about how beneficial professors are during stressful times. When in need for help, Jadee always goes out to seek guidance with her fellow peers, professors, and advisors. She shares her stories and gives out advice to those who could be in the same situation.
On this episode of After Class with the Reynolds Hotbox, host Jadee talks about the stresses of money. Being financially unstable is difficult especially when in college.Listen to episode 8 and how Jadee shares her burdens.
The city of Reno began its adaptive sports program in 2008, and since Reno Ice first opened in January 2021, they have been an integral part of that program. Sled hockey is an adaptive sport where players use specialized sleds that sit on top of two hockey blades, along with two special hockey sticks with teeth on the ends to help players propel themselves along the ice. It is also one of the first hockey programs developed at Reno Ice.The sled hockey club in Reno has been a very important part of Reno Adaptive and Reno Ice since its beginning, and it is just as important to the players on the club. Sled hockey gives people of all abilities the opportunity to play hockey, and at Reno Ice no experience is necessary and all equipment is provided, so players can come learn the ropes of the sport. Reno is still a small city, especially in the world of hockey. With only one ice rink, and only one team, players need to travel far to be competitive. Adrian Nicholas, the assistant hockey director and sled hockey coach at Reno Ice, told me about the current competitive state of the club: “It's the same idea as the kids where we have to travel or host, and we were able to set up some games in November against the LA adaptive team. So, we're going to play them in Mammoth, actually[...] We have games in March. It's a home tournament that we're hosting. It also comes with a development camp with USA hockey. So, that allows coaches to go in and learn about sled and adaptive sports, because you do need a different skill set than just standardized minor hockey.”The sled hockey club is a young club that is still growing and developing. They are always looking for more sponsors and more players to join and help grow the adaptive club in Reno. For more information, visit renoice.com or reno.gov.Reporting, audio and photo by Cece Arroyo.
In this episode of Bracket Busters, the Jace, Juliana and Josue crew recap the chaos of March Madness – busted brackets, bold predictions, and one co-host who actually called it right 👀After breaking down their bracket wins (and losses), the team sits down with Reno native Nancy Hall, a social media specialist for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever. Nancy shares her journey from Reno High School to Baylor University and into the professional sports world, giving an inside look at what it takes to work in sports media.She also dives into her experience covering the NIT Tournament in Indianapolis, highlighting the fast-paced nature of live content, the intensity of postseason basketball, and what makes college athletics different from the pros. From 12-hour game days to career advice for aspiring media professionals, this episode is packed with insight, motivation, and behind-the-scenes perspective.
Cece Arroyo brings you up to speed on the Nevada Wolf Pack baseball team midway through the 2026 season.
Cece Arroyo, Adam Drazba, and Truett Knapp talk about the growth of hockey in Northern Nevada with Nevada Club Hockey team players Christopher Lai and Nick Talton. They also discuss the NHL season, looking back at the season as it happened and looking forward to the current wild card races and possible Stanley Cup playoff outlooks.
Janessa, Tisha and Dillon host Olivia Poulivaati ahead of a new season with a new coach coming up for Nevada Women's Basketball.
In this episode of the NIL Playbook, Maddie, Morgan and Lexi break down the future of NIL. We discuss our takes on jersey patch sponsorships, the proposed SCORE Act, and the recent presidential action. We also share our predictions on where college sports is headed as money, power, and policy continue to collide.
Reynolds Sandbox reporters discuss recent April Fool’s posts that have circulated online. These posts include local campus posts and nationwide posts. Local campus media groups such as our very own Reynolds Sandbox fooled people with prank posts. Lake Tahoe also made a post claiming to shut down the lake for the 4th of July.
Dillon Walker gets us up to speed on recent performances by our women's Nevada track team at the Jim Bush Legends meet at UCLA.
A recent incident inside the University of Nevada’s Knowledge Center is sparking conversation on campus regarding safety, respect and behavior. Hudson Brandon reports.
The University of Nevada, Reno offers a unique opportunity in a campus office in the Virginia Street Gym: studying abroad. Lucas Lugo reports.
Cece, Adam and Truett look back at the big NHL trades and what they might mean in the final playoff push as well as the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Janessa, Tisha, and Dillon recap the Nevada Men’s Basketball's strong run in Las Vegas at the Mountain West Tournament, where the Pack fought their way to the semifinals. Now, they’re turning the page to the NIT tournament. This podcast breaks down key takeaways, standout players, and what’s next as Nevada keeps it postseason run alive.
Hosted by Jace Cook with co-hosts Juliana Patton and Josue Ponce this week's episode starts by taking a look at bracket picks for the March Madness Tournament. We then take a look into our predictions for what the biggest stories from the tournament will be, from players being arrested to a departure from ‘team led’ teams.
Join your After Class host Jadee with guest Angel Romero Rayner talking about their time management with school, work, and their social life! And like many other college students, balancing everything can be hard and they have some advice for those who need it!
Sophia, Grace, Sahara, and Alexus recap the recent sweeps from Nevada Baseball as well as Reno Aces events.
Our second episode of NIL Playbook features Learfields Executive Vice President of NIL Growth and Development, Solly Fulp. We dive into what led Solly to a career in NIL, his work at Learfield, and his goals for NIL and the future.
Grace Foerschler hosts the Quick Pack Recap this week, diving into Nevada basketball’s run in the Mountain West Tournament, Nevada Softball and Baseball, and Nevada’s Ski Team competing in the NCAA Championships.
Janessa Arretche looks back at the women's defeat and the men's rematch with Air Force.
Listen to After Class on the Reynolds Hotbox where in this week’s episode, host Jadee and guest Angel Romero Rayner talk about exams and how they powered through the rough times during the semester! During stressful times, they talk about their struggles and habits of studying that could help you in the future!
Samuel Akem and Host Jadee Xiong, talk about their group projects and how their experience has been during them. The ups and downs of working with others can have an emotional and physical affect on you as a student and so join the podcast and listen to their sides of the story!
On today’s episode of After Class, your host Jadee is talking about comparison and how she has navigated towards the struggle of comparing her work to others. There is always a way to learn new things to better yourself and your work, and so listen to what Jadee has to say about her journey and how she did it.
In this week’s episode, Alejandra Lopez and Maddie Youngblood get together with host Jadee Xiong to talk about their friendships and how making friends comes easy for one, while it can be hard for the other. They share some advice to those who feel like they are in the same boat as they once were!
Sophia, Grace and Sahara look at baseball teams across northern Nevada with a preview of the months ahead.
Co-hosted by Ella Burriss, Juliana Patton and Josue Ponce this week's episode starts by giving a brief run down of what the NCAA March Madness tournament is. We then take a look into who the top four teams of men’s basketball are and recap their seasons so far. Tune in to see who the favorite is, will they have a perfect record this season?
Dillon, Tisha and Janessa break down how it's gone so far for the Wolf Pack men's basketball with strong performances at home, but still in need of a big road win.
On this week of NIL Playbook, a new podcast on the Reynolds Hotbox, host Maddie Gomes and her cohosts, Lexi Cantrell, Morgan Kilbourne, and Tommy Mondani break down the history of NIL in college sports.
Cece Arroyo, Adam Drazba, and Truett Knepp talk Olympic ice hockey, recapping what has happened so far in women’s preliminaries and previewing what to look forward to with women’s quarter-finals and the men’s competition, starting tomorrow, Feb 11. They discuss NHL players returning to the Olympics for the first time since Sochi 2014, projected lines, and key players to watch for in the men’s competition, as well as how the women’s competition has gone so far, with a look ahead to their play-off rounds in just a few days.
Lexi Cantrell revisits the Nevada men’s basketball Saturday night win over Fresno State 69-59 at Lawlor Events Center.
In this week’s episode of After Class, Alejandra Lopez shares her stories about how she found herself in an unfamiliar place. Surrounded by a support system, she was able to find her footing in college and has some advice for those who are currently in a place of unknown and feeling lost.
I’m Truett Knepp and I am hosting this week’s Quick Pack Recap, breaking down the big win against the Runnin’ Rebels last Friday, along with looking forward to today’s road game against the Boise State Broncos.
In today’s episode host Jadee Xiong interviews Ally Larkin about the topic of the first week of school. Diving into the conversation, Ally mentions her nerves and how she felt about her Freshman year into her Senior year at the University of Nevada, Reno.
🎙️ A new Quick Pack Recap is up! UNLV recap, and a quick look ahead to Nevada’s toughest road test at SDSU Tap in Nevada fans 🐺 Go Pack!with Tisha Potijaroen
On a bonus episode of Quick Pack Recap, host Madeleine Gomes breaks down some comments left by Nevada Football Head Coach Jeff Choate after some transfer portal drama.
Tommy Mondani previews tonight's men's basketball game between the Nevada Wolf Pack and San Jose State.
For most athletes, the field feels like home. A place where hours of training and teamwork come together. But as Ally Larkin reports when injury strikes, that home can start to feel very far away.
Naama Tsabar, a popular sculpture and performance artist, currently has two of her works in the John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art on the UNR campus until mid-November. Just last week, Tsabar performed an exclusive performance on her sculptures in the exhibit. Reporter Sara Ewing has more insight on Tsabar's performance.
Like many young adults across the country, college age residents of northern Nevada are feeling the pinch with the rise of the cost of living while wages remain stagnant. Reporting by April McCutcheon.
Earlier this year President Donald Trump passed an executive order abolishing a tax exemption on packages $800 dollars or less. With prices rising on clothing orders from outside the United States reporter Gwenyth Fahrney explored how some students at the University of Nevada, Reno are dodging high prices.
Like many people in early adulthood, students at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) are searching for ways to stay active, be involved in the community, and make friends with others. For three students in their twenties, the biweekly Zumba classes at the UNR gym fulfill all that. Maddie Gauthier reports.
After freshman year, University of Nevada, Reno students are no longer required to live on campus. But as new student housing complexes continue to rise around the university, many are left wondering — are the amenities worth the price? And how do students manage the growing costs of rent, utilities, and tuition while trying to focus on their education? Reporting by Leila Pace-Murphy.
At the University of Nevada, Reno, the Ceramic Society opens its doors twice each semester, inviting students from all backgrounds to paint their own pottery. What starts as a fun, hands-on art project soon becomes much more, a fundraiser to help students attend the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). This event takes them far beyond the classroom to explore the world of ceramics, creativity, and community. Amanda Avilla reports.
Balancing school and sports as a Division I athlete requires discipline, mental fortitude, and often, late nights with little rest. Student-athletes at the University of Nevada say the workload both on the field and in the classroom can be overwhelming.For junior women's soccer forward Charlotte Bonney, one of the hardest parts is staying mentally present in class after long training days. “You end up being so drained physically and mentally that it’s hard to focus sometimes,” Bonney said. She added that frequent travel for away games makes it easy to fall behind academically. Building strong communication with professors and classmates, she said, has become essential to keeping up.Junior forward Olivia Loomis faces a similar challenge. Majoring in public health, Loomis said the science heavy coursework can be difficult to balance with soccer’s demanding schedule. “I try to finish assignments early so I can actually relax at night,” she said. Staying organized and creating daily to do lists, she explained, helps her manage the stress.Defender Natalie Borba said the experience of being a Division I athlete is both rewarding and exhausting. “It’s taught me time management,” Borba said. “But it can definitely get overwhelming.”For Nevada athletes, the demands extend far beyond the field. Between classes, practices, film sessions, and travel, the mental strain often rivals the physical one. Still, many say the experience teaches resilience and balance, skills that will last long after their college careers end.Reporting by Ally Larkin
After the highly anticipated NLE Choppa ASUN concert was canceled, students were left with questions and little answers. Until now, in this episode of Reynolds Sandbox we sat down with two students who worked with ASUN during the planning process to unpack what really happened behind the scenes. Hosted by Leila Pace-Murphy, Rex and Rob.
In this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, host Jack Carlisle is joined by RSJ students Riley Overstreet, Ally Larkin, and Maddie Gauthier to discuss the internet trend sweeping the nation: campus “pissers”. They break down what the trend is, why it has gained so much popularity, and how it has affected the UNR community.
James Perez sits down with Sara Ewing, Nicolas Scolaro, and Truett Knepp to talk about their experiences with doom scrolling on social media, how it impacts their lives, and why it’s such an issue in the current age.
Gwenyth Fahrney, Amanda Avilla and April McCutcheon discuss the effect stress causes on college students. They also listen in on a previous interview with Natalie, who talks about both the physical and psychological effects stress can cause.
On this latest Reynold Hotbox student reporters Tommy Mondani, Emilio Milo, and Jake Santiago discussed Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl performance, which has been met with controversy from some quarters, including conservative voices.
Journalism students Emilio Milo, Beth Laslo, and Amanda Avilla, discuss Pack AI on the latest Hotbox episode. Pack AI is a new initiative starting this semester at the University of Nevada, Reno, that has had mixed reactions since its announcement.
In the season one finale of the Web Bros Podcast, James Perez, Bobby Diaz, and Elijah Reyes talk about their time together in the cinema, the new LEGO Marvel releases, reflect on their time in the Reynolds Hotbox and the RSJ, and share what’s to come for the Web Bros.
Join hosts Sophia Nebesky and Piper Heath as they uncover the 1970 anti-war demonstrations that rocked the University of Nevada, Reno campus in the wake of Nixon's decision to send U.S. troops into Cambodia and the subsequent Kent State shootings. Through oral histories and an interview with history professor Dr. Christopher von Nagy, they examine how the university's response to faculty involvement during this turbulent period mirrors contemporary challenges to academic freedom and campus activism.
In this episode of Web Bros, James Perez, Bobby Diaz, and Elijah Reyes unpack anonymous college confessions submitted by UNR students and share their own hot takes on campus relationship life. They’re joined by special guest Emily Hess, a journalist, editor, and Confessions of a Hot Mess columnist, who brings her unique perspective to the conversation.
Sia Liilii has our last quick pack recap of the season, focusing on Nevada's winning softball team.
On the latest episode of Web Bros, James Perez, Bobby Diaz, and Elijah Reyes weave through their web of love. From middle school crushes to lessons learned, they open up about past relationships and share what they hope to find in the future.
Vance Russell looks in detail into the Wolf Pack's football transfer portal with lots of departures, in what is shaping up to be a challenging offseason, after a string of difficult seasons.
On this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, Elijah Reyes presents the interview he had with a student who does pornography on the chatroom website Chaturbate.This episode covers the why and how, the risks and who the student is behind the screen.Find this episode via our links or by looking for Reynolds Hotbox where you get your podcasts.
On this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, James Perez, Bobby Diaz, and Elijah Reyes craft their thoughts on the recent Minecraft movie that swung its way to theaters last weekendWith memes spawning from the movie causing its popularity and chaos to McDonald’s and their Minecraft-themed toys, this episode talks everything about the Minecraft movie.
On this Reynolds Hotbox episode, James Perez, Bobby Diaz & Elijah Reyes unpack the last-minute cancellation of the ASUN Spring Concert. Hear from a Wolf Shop employee who issued refunds & NLE Choppa fans left disappointed.
MaryKate Atiglo presents recent Wolf Pack sports news as part of our weekly quick recap.
Students at the University of Nevada, Reno are not always happy with the actions of the student government, fellow students and the administration. Samuel Kahnke reports on key gripping points in 2025.
On March 17th and 18th the Convergence Dance Collective founded in 2024 presented their first show called Continuum. The company is composed of many UNR students, members of the dance community in town, and the two co-directors are UNR Alumni. Feature by Juliana Patton
On this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, James Perez and Bobby Diaz dive into the limited information and alleged rumors about the tragic passing of Zeus, the iconic swan at the University of Nevada, Reno, who recently passed away on March 10th. The episode includes special guest Aaron Jay, a student who saw Zeus shortly before he died. The university has launched an official investigation, but says it could take weeks and weeks to have a better idea of what might have caused the swan's death.
This is the Quick Pack Recap. I’m your host this week, Alin Beane.Both Nevada basketball teams recently went out losing to end their seasons at the Mountain West Conference Tournaments.The men’s team defeated Fresno State in the first round 86 to 71, but fell to the eventual champions, the Colorado State Rams, in round two by a score of 67 to 59.The women’s team didn’t fare much better, ending its season with a first-round loss to Boise State, 54-48. The men’s team ended their season with an overall record of 17-16, going 8-12 in conference. The women’s team finished at 11-21 overall, with a mark of 6-12 in Mountain West play. In other news, Nevada baseball’s up-and-down start to its season continues.After starting the season 10 and 6, the Wolf Pack lost its first conference series against Fresno State before picking up a non-conference win at Santa Clara on March 17th.Nevada lost game one of the March 15th doubleheader against the Bulldogs 15-12, but rebounded to take game two by six runs. The series ended on a 13 to nothing run rule loss in seven innings. The team bounced back against Santa Clara, picking up a 13 to 4 win on the road.Thanks for listening to this week’s Quick Pack Recap. Check back in next Tuesday for our next recap.
Nevada baseball stays hot, softball dominates, and men’s & women’s basketball battle in the Mountain West tournament. Plus, a huge win for men’s Tennis! Catch up on Wolf Pack sports this week with James Perez.
James Perez and Camryn Caruso dive into a talk about music from two different genres. Captivating songs from Indie Rock and Country are talked about as well as popular artists. Check out their different perspectives on the Reynolds Sandbox.
This week on The Reynolds Hotbox is a discussion on the upcoming Academy Awards that air this Sunday! Join Piper and Sophia for a discussion on Best Actor, Best Picture, Directing & more! 🎞️Who do you think will be taking home awards this Sunday? 🏆
From basketball to baseball and softball, McKenna Keglovits has you covered on recent and upcoming Wolf Pack games.
This is the Quick Pack Recap. I’m your host this week James Williams. Let’s get right into it! This past week, your Wolfpack’s Men's basketball team took care of business against Fresno State with a dominating 94-69 win on Monday, Feb. 10, led by Redshirt Junior Nick Davidson with 25 points, 6 assists, and 2 rebounds.On Friday, Feb.14, the Men’s Basketball team traveled to San Jose State where they picked up an impressive 73-58 win, where Fifth Year Kobe Sanders had 18 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds in a resilient effort.Tonight, your Wolf Pack will be on the road to face off with Colorado State at 6:00 P.M.As for other athletics, the Women’s Track & Field team came off an impressive performance at the Don Kirby Invitational, where sophomore Magdalene George recorded a time of 23.69 sec, which placed 7th in the 200m invitational on Friday, Feb.14. Day 2 of the competition was highlighted by a school record set by sophomore Meekness Dogonyaro, where she recorded a 13.01m in the triple jump competition, which was enough to receive fourth place in the competition. The Women’s Track & Field Team will have their Indoor Mountain West Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico next weekend going from Thursday, Feb. 27 to Saturday, Mar. 1st.Thanks for listening to this week’s Quick Pack Recap. Check back in next Tuesday for our next episode!
As the college basketball regular season winds down, Hotbox sports reporters Chase Dulude, Alin Beane and James Perez look into the race for the Mountain West regular season championship, battle for seeding, and NCAA Tournament hopes. For Nevada they preview the crucial stretch of games the Pack face that could determine its postseason fate.
Join Wolf Pack Mack on this week’s premiere episode of Knockout KO as she recaps this week’s UFC title bout between Zhang Weili and Tatiana Suarez. With a unanimous decision from the judges and a great takedown in round one, we’ve got a lot to discuss. What did you think of the fight?
In this Hotbox special of Inside the Pocket, Vance Russell, James Williams, Alessandro Guzman, and new member Devansh Mehra discuss the last NFL game of the 2024/25 season- Superbowl 59, from game-changing moments to the dominant performance by the Eagles, we break down the highs, the lows, and everything in between. With plenty of takes and no shortage of opinions, tune in as we debate what made this Super Bowl memorable—for better or worse.
Chase Dulude hosts this week's Quick Pack Recap with news on the Nevada Men's Basketball team with a huge rivalry win.Subscribe to the Reynolds Hotbox podcast to get a Quick Pack Recap in your earbuds every Tuesday.
In this episode, James Perez, Bobby Diaz and Elijah Reyes debate who is personally their favorite Spiderman actor throughout his live-action history. They start by reminiscing with how Spiderman connected with them in their childhood, while talking about multiple movies, actors, and strangely, Ratatouille.
On this week's edition of Full Court Pack on the Reynolds Hotbox, listen to Alin Beane, James Perez, Devansh Mehra, and Chase Dulude discuss Nevada’s 69-50 home loss to San Diego State last Saturday Jan 25th. Nevada narrowly avoided scoring the fewest points in Lawlor in what is turning out to be a difficult season.
This podcast episode discusses how different backgrounds shape our culture in sports, with two of our student journalists, Mary Kate Atiglo and Narim Kim, from different countries, namely Korea and Ghana, and two others from the U.S., Gavin Fanchar and McKenna Keglovits,
Welcome to a Fourth & Long edition of the Hotbox! In the first ever episode of this football special, Vance Russell, James Williams, and Alessandro Guzman discuss the NFL Conference Championship games. They discuss both the NFC and AFC games while weighing in on why Kansas City Chiefs shouldn’t be the first team to achieve the three-peat.
At the University of Nevada, Reno, one student group is scaling new heights—literally. Nevada Climbing, the university’s rock climbing team, is not just a place to test your strength and endurance; it's a tight-knit community where students come together over a shared passion for climbing. Juliet Ojeda reports.
How are you feeling after the U.S presidential election? Although Election Day is over a few weeks past, many have been grappling with the fallout of the result. Emotions are being experienced in a wide range, with some people elated, to others in despair. Students on UNR’s campus expressed these feelings and more, on the latest episode of the Reynolds Hotbox.The #NevadaVote team, took to unpacking this loaded topic, by gathering perspectives of different and diverse students around campus. The dedicated student reporters also spoke with mental health counseling service professionals on campus, to understand the situation from an expert’s point of view. These professionals have been ramping up their efforts to meet a wide array of needs and concerns that have followed in the wake of the election, and took the time to discuss their experience for the podcast. This episode of the #Reynold’sHotbox hosted by Quay Skankey who is joined by Kathleen Leslie and Daniel Mariani, not only provides these interesting perspectives, but also looks into how people are managing what is a difficult time for some people. Some are needing support, while others are looking for ways to support others. Learn the ways people are moving forward, helping one another, and keeping a positive attitude, in this post-election Reynold’s hotbox special edition.
This week NevadaVote reporters Piper Heath, Kat Fulwider, and Lizzie Ramirez bring you post-election coverage in podcast form. Tune in to hear them discuss their reporting experience on Election Day, analyze political trends, and debunk conspiracy theories from both the left and right.
On a sports edition of the Hotbox, Jack Bodga and Cameron Perkins discuss the 2-0 Wolf Pack men's basketball team looking to stay undefeated with the next game tonight at home against the Weber State Wildcats with tipoff scheduled at 7 p.m. Our two sports reporters break down performances by key players, both returning and new ones.
A special edition of the Nevada Vote on the Hotbox has Quay Skankey and Kathleen Leslie reporting from the Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris rally in Reno as they await her speech, just days before Election Day, in her attempt to defeat former Republican President Donald Trump.
Join three members of the Nevada Vote team as they break down their experiences covering early voting in Washoe County, one of the most important swing counties in the nation. In this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, hosted by Ray Grosser, one of our guests, Nur Hossain, details his time as an election reporter in his home country of Bangladesh, and how it compares to election coverage here in the United States. Our other guest, Joseph Azar is a California native who will be voting for the first time this election season on Election Day.
The Public Relations Student Society of America is a small, but powerful resource for students at UNR who are interested in a career in public relations. Reporter Lexi Feldman reports from the most recent event, the Digital Content Playbook Event, and interviews board members Aly Marimberga, Camile Flye, and prospective member Demetri Vandarakis.
Every Friday night at 7.p.m, at the E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center Room A on UNR’s campus, the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club gathers to sharpen their skills and build group camaraderie. Nate Vallin reports.
The University of Nevada, Reno has many clubs and organizations. Kadreanna Walker reports on the Nevada Taekwondo Club. The club members are very passionate on the history behind this Korean martial art form as well as practicing it.
With the rise of the WNBA this season due to new stars like Caitlin Clark, basketball has been getting more and more popular amongst female students. At the University of Nevada, Reno, that rise in popularity can be seen with the UNR Women’s Basketball Club, where female students can play competitive basketball, while not having to be on the official Women’s Basketball Team. The university allows the club to travel, which allowed its members to win nationals last year and gave the club’s members a chance to play against other colleges such as Stanford and Villanova. UNR journalism student Cameron Perkins reports on this successful club during one of their practices.
This past weekend, as Genevy Machuca reports, the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at the University of Nevada, Reno held its annual fall philanthropy event Watermelon Bust. Which raises money for Feeding America, a nonprofit organization of food banks. The event attracted a large turnout for fraternity brothers and sorority sisters at Whitaker Park. Amid the sounds of cheering and whistles , participants reflected on the significance of the event which combines philanthropy with community building.
Reynolds Sandbox reporters Lizzie Ramirez, Piper Heath, and Jace Ouchida attended a variety of political events last week. Today, they shared their thoughts and observations about them, ranging from Charlie Kirk’s UNR visit to top of the ticket candidates Tim Walz and Donald Trump’s recent respective rallies at the Grand Sierra Resort. They had good moments and also scary ones. Listen to hear their insights and journeys as up and coming political reporters in Nevada.
The lack of mental health attention that military members and veterans receive has constantly been a problem including for veterans studying at UNR. Suicides account for the most deaths for military and veterans, only behind combat. Eric Perez follows fellow veterans now pursuing higher degrees here in Reno who discuss their challenges with mental health.
Nate Vallin reports on how every Friday night at 7.p.m, at the E.L Wiegand Fitness Center Room A on UNR’s campus, the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club gathers to sharpen their skills and build group comradery.
Most college students have the stress of balancing work, school and life. Elementary Education majors have faced additional stress when it comes to student teaching which is mandatory, takes the whole day every weekday and is unpaid. Lexi Waisanen reports on the additional sacrifices Elementary Education majors have to make.
Over the weekend, the Reno Air Show celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of aviation events in Reno. This event known as the Reno Air Races will be moving to Roswell, New Mexico, beginning in 2025. Despite Reno losing its premiere aviation event, local aviators were excited to engage for a final time with an aviation-minded community. Report by Alin Beane
This Tuesday, right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk made a visit to the University of Nevada, Reno as a part of his #BrainwashedTour. Kirk passed out merchandise, spoke to the crowd, and debated students on behalf of the pro Donald Trump Turning Point USA, a non-profit political organization he founded. Reporting by Trey Kroll.
Conference realignment continues to shake things up in the world of college sports. In recent news, the PAC-12, which had withered down to just two remaining schools, inked deals with a few Mountain West Conference programs to rebuild their conference. Our sports reporting team, Archie, Dom, Trey, and Derek, break down what’s going on and what’s still to come.
The 2024 season for the UNR Men’s Volleyball Club is drawing near. As Matthew Means reports, the team is currently holding practice scrimmages preparing for their first game of the season which will take place in the spring semester.
For Nevadans in Washoe County, a swing county in a swing state, voting can carry a lot more weight than those who vote in historically red or blue states. Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and President of the University Brian Sandoval spoke on the importance of voting at "Discussions in Democracy," an hour-long panel at the Lilley Museum, on Thursday, October 3rd. Audio reporting by Madison Kitch.
While Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk got hundreds of supporters during his rally at the University of Nevada, Reno yesterday, other students had opposing feelings. Turning Point USA is known for its activism on college campuses across the U.S., but as Nick Stewart reports not everyone at UNR welcomed it.
Joey Azar and Nathan Vallin look into the recent UNLV NIL dispute involving star quarterback Matt Sluka, discussing what might have been illegal, what an investigation might reveal and what it means for the overall NIL system including for UNR student athletes.
Lexi Waisanen, Alysha Cancino, and Kade Collins discuss some of their experiences falling short at the UNR gym. They explain that the gym is not supportive of clubs such as dance clubs which regularly have issues with it. Students also complain that they barely use the gym, even though the fee is built into student fees.
Lexi Feldman and Alin Beane discuss their experiences with buying food on the UNR campus both with and without a meal plan, and how expensive food has gotten in recent years. Lexi and Alin both rank the dining options on campus and share their experiences with both the taste and quantity of food you get on campus.
Aiden Higgins hosts his fellow Reynolds School of Journalism classmates Matt Segarra, Eric Perez and Jadee Xiong to discuss a looming question; Is a college degree worth it? All four have different reasons for being at UNR and discuss whether they feel they are getting value for the work, money and time they are putting in to get their degrees.
NevadaVote Hot boxers Kelsea Frobes, Jace Ouchida, and Ariel Van Cleve discuss each Nevada ballot question as well as one for Washoe County, who is for or against a proposed question, and what voting yes or no on each question truly means for Nevada’s future.
Join more of the #nevadavote team with Jace hosting fellow reporters Ariel, Kelsea and Kathleen on what their current reporting plans are and what they've experienced so far looking into the 2024 elections.
Reporters Piper Heath, Quay Skankey, and Lily Wright talk with host Kat Fulwider on upcoming stories for the #NevadaVote initiative bringing election coverage to Nevadans including the rise of single issue voters, reproductive rights, and election fatigue among young people during this 2024 election cycle. Link to story referenced in the podcast. https://medium.com/rsjvote/outside-the-gop-debate-watch-party-in-reno-nevada-12ce989c1dba
NevadaVote reporters Kelsea Frobes, Jace Ouchida, Kathleen Leslie, and Ariel Van Cleve discuss political issues both locally and nationally, and how they as student-journalists aim to report on issues that best reflect the interest of would be voters.
In this podcast, student reporters Jack Bogda, Cameron Perkins, Ariel Van Cleve and Archie Smith go over the different clubs and activities going around at the school in order to shine a light on the less popular sports. They discuss a new hockey club with initial tryouts tonight, the new pickleball club, and the baseball club.
Host Quay is joined by two other #nevadavote reporters San Diego natives, Joey and Eric, about experiencing and living in Reno’s political swing culture, while growing up in red counties of a blue state.
Following Google’s decision to limit free storage for universities, UNR followed others in ending student lifetime emails. Daisy Gomez reports on how current students and alumni are adapting.
We’ve talked about how important this end-of-the-year stretch is for UNR. A series win against Air Force gave cause for hope, but that hope has since been extinguished after dropping two recent games to New Mexico, one game losing by a 16-0 blowout. There are still four games left in the season, but is it now already too late for this UNR to make a run and spark some magic? Let's find out.
Reporters Em Tomeo and Joey Azar look into whether climate change is affecting ski resorts in the Tahoe area.
Reporters Kailee Bryant and Dominic Gutierrez interview Scarlett Ferris, a freshman swim and dive athlete at UNR from Scotland about her accomplishments and goals.
UNR had a big series recently against Air Force, one of the teams previously ahead of them in the Mountain West. The question now is whether Wolf Pack baseball can finish the year strong and get above .500. It might be hard to do keep momentum with all the recently canceled games. Nevada Baseball will travel over the pass for a Monday afternoon contest at UC Davis. The Wolf Pack (20-22) will then play Tuesday night at Sacramento State. From there, Nevada will continue Mountain West play at New Mexico from May 10-12.
Chase Dulude, Lexi Darcy, and Cameron Perkins look into the overwhelming presence of French players at the University of Nevada, Reno.
As we officially say goodbye to what was an amazing basketball season, we make way for the other great sports/programs that represent the Wolf Pack. One of those programs is our UNR Baseball team, currently on the final stretch of a very up-and-down season. There are still many great players to highlight while going over what the rest of this season could look like in our latest sports episode hosted by Jack Sabin.
It may not have been the ending we hoped and dreamed for. But this Wolf Pack team still gave us plenty of exciting moments that made this season oh-so-fun to watch. Listen in as Jack Sabin goes back through those moments and the overall highlights of the 2023-2024 season.
Members of Sigma Phi Epsilon hosted their week-long philanthropy event this past week in order to raise money for the Nevada Cancer Coalition. The week of events included a percentage night at Pub N Sub, pie a sigma in the face, and an Aces game where all the funds collected went to Nevada Cancer Coalition. As Lexi Darcy reports, every Greek life organization also participated in a volleyball game hosted at Manzanita Bowl April 6th, known as “Spike It”.
Listen in as Jack Sabin tries to explain what exactly happened during UNR’s monumental collapse against Dayton yesterday that has many of us still feeling sick. We then will take a look at the Mountain West as a whole and highlight what it’s struggles could mean for the conference down the road.
Last weekend, UNR lost to Colorado State in the Quarterfinals of the Mountain West tournament. It was a disappointing showing for a team expected to make a deep run with the possibility of even winning. There is no time to waste though, as the Pack must now set its sights on Dayton. Does UNR have what it takes to advance to the Round of 32? Listen in to find out in this latest edition of the Wolf Den with Jack Sabin.
In recent games, UNR has been able to weather the storm of not having Kenan Blackshear.Tonight, the Wolf Pack face a red-hot Bosie St team which already beat the Silver and Grey on their home court. It’s going to be a tough one, but listen in to what Jack Sabin has to say on what the Wolf Pack can do to secure a win in Boise, Idaho.
Listen to UNR students Chase Dulude, Trey Kroll, Malia Ascuaga, and James Williams whine about grapes on this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox!
Jarod Lucas called the game by draining an insane game-winning half-court shot as time expired to absolutely stun the Colorado St. fans on their home court after missing multiple free throws. It was yet another insane game so make sure you listen in to the full In The Wolf Den with Jack Sabin rundown and see where exactly UNR lies as we get to the end of this season.
It was a devastating loss for the Wolf Pack and its fans Tuesday night, losing to New Mexico 83-82. But the season goes on, and now UNR sets its sights on in-state rival UNLV. Can UNR shake off the bad loss and handle business? Or will UNLV send the Pack into a spiral? Listen in with Jack Sabin to find out.
UNR got its revenge last week, defeating SDSU 70-66 in an absolute nail-biter that ended up going into overtime. But can the Wolf Pack keep this revenge streak going against New Mexico on Tuesday night at Lawlor? More importantly, what will it all mean come March? Listen in to find out with Jack Sabin hosting another edition of the Wolf Den.
The Wolf Den with Jack Sabin is back. Following big wins against San Jose and Utah St. UNR looks to stay on track as they look to get revenge against their conference rivals SDSU and stay competitive in a difficult Mountain West.
Lexi Darcy, Quay Skankey, and Em Tomeo discuss the anonymous yik yak app and what the students at the University of Nevada Reno decided to post on it recently.
Listen in as Jack Sabin goes over UNR’s recent loss in men's basketball against New Mexico, what exactly went wrong in that game, how it can be fixed, and even taking the time to listen to/read tweets from concerned fans. Is it already too late for the Wolf Pack? Listen in to find out.
Jack Sabin starts a new regular feature here with lookaheads and lookbacks on Nevada mens basketball.
Why do bats keep showing up for UNR home men's basketball games? Kailee Bryant, Derek Raridon, Dominic Gutierrez and Saurabh Chawla investigate.
Audio version of Bela Reyes, Audrey Alavi, Mario Gomez, Alyssa Gershman and Greg Stone taking a deep dive into a rapidly evolving situation. Article version here: https://medium.com/the-reynolds-media-lab/tracking-the-evolution-of-nil-deals-for-unrs-athletes-27472102ce52
Derek Raridon has the final Wolf Pack sports minute for the Fall 2023 semester. Keep subscribed to get new sports updates in Spring 2024.
Audrey Alavi has the details on a busy week for the Wolf Pack, from a new coach to keeping a winning streak alive.
Listen in as Brooke Blackard and Trey Kroll talk about the Knights falling into a bit of a slump, former Knight Marc Andre Fleury getting caught up in some drama, a hilarious penalty call, and some crazy rumors surrounding the Blackhawks.
Amanda Durand recaps six big Wolf Pack games, a coach's firing and looks ahead to this week in UNR sports.
Archie Smith has this week's recap and lookahead for Wolf Pack sports from the gridiron to hard courts.
Kailee Bryant takes her microscope to UNR's hardwood courts for our weekly Wolf Pack update.
Before the Nevada men’s basketball team starts its season on Nov. 7, let’s look at what the season could produce. Mario, Kailee, Dom and James break down the expectations, roster, and skills it takes to produce another March Madness bid.
Join host Brooke Blackard along with Trey Kroll and Amanda Durand as they discuss Vegas’s golden start in the first 10 games of the current NHL season. Also joining the crew this week is special guest Ken Boehlke from SinBin.Vegas, discussing standout Vegas players so far and projections for the team for the rest of this season.
Dominic Gutierrez looks back on the last Nevada Wolf Pack win and up ahead to the next home game this Saturday on our weekly Tuesday sports minute.
Host Archie Smith and co-host Audrey Alavi interview the Reno Raider Nation Group about their community outreach projects and the group’s activities and watch parties. The group also discusses their recent loss against the Chicago Bears and the changes the team should implement to help them going forward. Produced by Jeremiah Sampson.
Join Eric and Kat this week on Fringe Sportscast to talk about unusual sports being showcased at the Paris 2024 Olympics, which Kat will be covering with a team of reporters from the Reynolds School of Journalism. Paris 2024 is including four sports not usually on the Olympic program: breaking, sport climbing, skateboarding and surfing. However the last three of those were also on the schedule at Tokyo 2020.To help support Kat on her journey to the Olympics donate to her fundraiser here https://gofund.me/137e85f3.
Kailee Bryant, Saurabh Chawla, Derek Raridon and Dominic Gutierrez are back with a basketball hotbox edition joined in their starting podcast lineup by star Nevada guard Jarod Lucas, looking back on his collegiate success so far, his journey to D1 basketball and what's up ahead with a new season just around the corner.
On this week's Wolf Pack Sports Minute on the Hotbox, Derek Raridon looks back at a long losing streak breaking victory and what's ahead for the Nevada football team.
This week’s Nevada Sports Desk edition of the Hotbox features Nevada guard Kenan Blackshear. Get ready for some slam-dunk stories and laugh-out-loud moments. Blackshear is here to share his incredible journey from Florida and the resilience that drives him and the Wolf Pack into a new season.
Join Kat Fulwider and Erik Jorgensen on Fringe Sportscast, an audio experience covering all sports and athletics on the peripheries of the mainstream. In this episode, we have Justin Hamot in the studio with us, a Reno local and epic slackline and high-liner. Justin walks us through what it is like to walk on a thin strip of webbing thousands of feet above the ground.
The Three Knights in Reno podcast, hosted by Amanda Durand, Trey Kroll, and Brooke Blackard, brings you the first episode of the 2023-2024 regular season, as the Golden Knights are off to a great start. We talk about NHL superstar Connor Bedard, former VGK players playing each other with their new teams, and weigh in a bit on the current controversy surrounding the NHL banning themed game nights.
Nevada football had their most important game of the season this past weekend, but the crowd at Mackay Stadium went home disappointed. The Pack went head-to-head against the UNLV Rebels on Saturday afternoon. Different opponent but same result for UNR football as they lost to the Rebels by a score of 45 to 27. UNLV took the lead early and the game was never in doubt for the Rebels. They were up 28 to 7 at halftime and added to their lead with a touchdown in the opening minute of the second half. The Fremont Cannon will remain scarlet red and reside in southern Nevada for at least one more year. This extends the longest active losing streak in all of college football. The Wolf Pack have now dropped 16 straight games dating back to last yearIn better news, Nevada women’s volleyball went 2-0 over the weekend. They handled business against UNLV on Thursday before racking up another win on Saturday over San Diego State.Reporting by Trey Kroll.
Join Kat Fulwider and Erik Jorgensen on their inaugural episode of the new podcast Fringe Sportscast, an audio experience covering all sports and athletics on the peripheries of the mainstream! Erik and Kat introduce themselves in this podcast and why they pull towards to outer edges of the stream. Kat is a local Sierra gal and has grown up immersed in outdoor adventure sports and shares her passion for the outdoor world and the local mountains in this podcast! Erik likes paddling to the beat of his own drum and helps us get a peak into the hidden worlds of e-sports and all that they have to offer. Take a listen and take a walk on the wild side in this unlikely podcast.
RAIDERS FANS! The Reno Raider Nation Podcast is a sports commentary podcast centered around the Las Vegas Raiders. Host Archie Smith, Audrey Alavi and Jeremiah Sampson recap the outcome of the Raiders game against the Chargers, and look ahead to their upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers. Listen as they dive further into how they became fans and got involved with Raider Nation, and discuss a future podcast with an online fan group established in the Reno area.
Ember Braun talks with four student workers to discuss wages, working conditions, and life after their studies at the University of Nevada Reno. Ariana Brockman holds both an on- and off-campus job to make ends meet, Joey Martinez is pursuing his future career with a paid internship, Clayton Posey runs a multi-media production company while working on campus as well, and Wyatt Gusewelle works well off campus dealing with a daunting commute.
In this episode of The Reynolds Hotbox reporters Alex Couraud, Andrew Zuker, and Vanesa de la Cruz bring up a the debate on the topic of exploitative tourism and travel. Exploring how the colonial mindset has developed a dark and dangerous form of tourism that promotes things like extraction, drug trafficking and sex tourism. For any UNR student thinking about studying abroad, listen to this episode to think more broadly about how tourism and immigration impact countries both for the good and the bad.
Scandal by scandal, Greek Life organizations across the country can’t stop themselves from being talked about. UNR students Josie Hester, Jack Sabin, Kieran Dazzo, and Lauren Juillerat discuss the various controversies Greek Life has faced on both UNR and UNLV campuses. From leaked documents to fatal injuries, fraternities have been in the news many times throughout the years, including when TKE was exposed for having a document that included misogynistic and violent lyrics, and the frequent hazing horror stories.
What’s all of this buzz about Reno being one of the happiest cities in the United States? Maybe it's the Reno Balloon Races, the mountains, Lake Tahoe or the community, but do these factors balance out the expensive rent, lack of accessibility, weather and little to no concerts? Mia Wood, Jaedyn Young, Heather Saxe and Daniel Lowe dive deep into the inner workings of what makes Reno the happiest city for some, or maybe not for others.
One of the few bright spots of the difficult start for UNR Wolf Pack football has been the versatility of running back Sean Dollars who has been a threat as a wide receiver, keeping opposing teams on their toes and scores closer. Join Kailee Bryant, Derek Raridon, Dominic Gutierrez and Saurabh Chawla for their extensive interview, ahead of the big game against UNLV, when Dollars hopes to add lots of yards to his season totals, and lead the Wolf Pack for a much needed win.
Saurabh Chawla looks into the GSR future for basketball and the near future for our football team trying to break its losing streak against their in state UNLV rivals.
On today’s special episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, Derek, Cole, Dom, and Kailee discuss the breaking news of the GSR/UNR partnership for a new venue including a new basketball stadium. The group discusses what the $1 billion project will look like, the energy of the press conference, and how it’ll impact locals and the City of Reno as a whole.
On this edition of the Reynolds Hotbox, James Reno and Brooke Blackard delve into their best and worst tailgate memories at UNR, from skipping the game to stay at the tailgate to police shutting tailgates down, and a lookahead to the next tailgate on Oct 14th, before the Fremont cannon Battle for Nevada game against UNLV, which is anticipated to be the biggest one of the year.
Join three Reno-based hockey fans, host Amanda Durand along with Brooke Blackard and Trey Kroll as they discuss the Las Vegas Golden Knights, who head into the 2023-2024 season as the reigning champions. How has the team been doing in its first preseason games? Who will be starting in goal this year? Where can you watch the games in Northern Nevada? The Three Knights delve into all this and more on today’s episode.
Erik Jorgensen hosts:The Nevada Esports Club wants to become UNR’s gaming hub, and is currently recruiting teammates for online games including Overwatch, League of Legends, Valorant, and others.During Welcome Week the Nevada Esports Club hosted the first of this year’s four LAN parties, local access networks, interconnecting individual computers to compete against each other. The university provided over a dozen computers, and many students brought their own laptops and consoles to link up and play. Their next LAN party is planned for October.
The Reno Raiders Nation Podcast is a sports commentary podcast centered around the Las Vegas Raiders. Host Archie Smith, Audrey Alavi and Jeremiah Sampson talk about their affiliation with the team, discuss the current Silver and Black fanbase, and the group shares local hot spots around Reno to watch games with other members of Raider Nation. Reno Raider Nation also provides recaps of previous match-ups and shares updates from the week.
Our Wolf Pack Sports Minute looks back at the last UNR football game and looks forward to their next with Jeremiah Sampson.
Welcome to the Nevada Reynolds Hotbox Wolf Pack Sports Desk Sports Review. In this episode, Derek, Dom, Kailee, and Saurabh break down the Wolf Pack’s football team. What’s wrong for Nevada and its 0-2 start? What needs to happen in order to beat Kansas in Week 3? It’s all unpacked here in the first episode of the Nevada Wolf Pack Sports Review, only on the Reynolds Hotbox.
A new feature of our reporting here is the weekly Tuesday Wolf Pack Sports Desk Wolf Pack Sports Minute. Here’s this week’s edition by Brooke Blackard.
Join James Reno, Hanna Maki, Mario Jimenez, and Colin Brandes as they talk about the rising cost of housing and meal plans on UNR’s campus. Mario, a current RA along with James and Colin who used to live on campus with meal plans, weigh in.
On this week’s edition of the Reynold’s Hotbox, reporters Derek, Kailee, Dom, and Brooke discuss what they have going on this upcoming fall semester and each give a tidbit of advice on how to deal with school and keep a social life.
Join Madison Lloyd as she sits down with Shawn Pennell, a PhD student, to discuss her dissertation research on spirituality among service learning instructors. Shawn breaks down what service learning is and the main goals of her research. She seeks to discover if there is any relation between service learning instructors and spirituality.
Get the inside scoop of what it means to pick the Public Relations track in the J-School at UNR. Madison Lloyd sits down with Cove Carlson to discuss what it is like to major in Journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations. They talk about the circumstances that lead to Cove's emphasis change, as well as his involvement in PRSSA and the Bateman Competition.
Madison Lloyd sits down with Jake Headington to discuss what it is like to major in environmental science with an emphasis in contaminants and pollutants. They talk about everything from what led Jake to declare his major to what his family thought of it.
The Wolf Pack Sports Desk is back after a brief absence as they go over the end of the Wolfpack season and how they fared in the March Madness tournament. Also discussed are the magical run that SDSU went on and the positive effects it can have on the Mountain West as a whole. And finally, in a rather sad fashion, the current crew says their goodbyes and what plans they have for the future.
Join host Sam along with Amanda, Jake, Jack and Ember, on the HotBox Wolf Pack Sports Desk as they discuss the men’s basketball team’s recent losses against Wyoming and UNLV. The group also discusses what implications those losses could have on the team’s success in the Mountain West Conference and whether they can still get into the March Madness tournament happening later this month.
Madison Lloyd sits down with Jarod Duffy to find out what it's like to be a Mechanical Engineering Major. Madison and Jarod discuss the many opportunities there are for students from clubs to join and internships. He also describes his favorite and most difficult classes.
Madison Lloyd sits down with Zoe McCurnin to find out what it is like to be a Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation major. Zoe discusses the opportunities for students both in and outside of the classroom. She also talks about her most difficult and favorite classes.
Join Sam, Amanda, Jake and Jack on the Wolf Pack Sports Desk as they discuss the Wolf Pack men’s basketball team’s chances at the NCAA tournament and the start of the baseball and softball seasons at UNR. They also give their reactions to the Chief’s Super Bowl win.
Join host Sam Berg, along with Amanda Durand, Jake Klinger, and Jack Sabin as they discuss the Wolf Pack's continual dominance at home in men's basketball with wins over SDSU and Air Force this past week. Can they keep up this hot streak and ride it to a potential NCAA tournament bid? Listen in as we discuss all this and more including the much anticipated Super Bowl.
Join host Sam Berg, along with Amanda Durand, Jake Klinger, and Jack Sabin as they discuss Nevada Men’s and Women’s basketball. Will the men keep their undefeated home streak against the conference leader SDSU tonight? Do the women have a strong home-field advantage against the Bosie State Broncos on Thursday? We’ll discuss all this and more on this episode of Reynolds Hotbox: Wolf Pack Sports Desk.
Now that psychedelics have been legalized in a few areas across the country, including in the West, when is it going to be Nevada's turn? Sandbox reporters Patrick McNabb, Brad Vincent, and Jalen Robinson discuss the benefits, the risks, and the history of psychedelics.
Patrick McNabb, Chris Darche, and Ariel Smith discuss Adam Laxalt conceding in Nevada's decisive Senate race, the importance of young voters, and the impact of inflation on the governor’s race as part of a #nevadavote update special.
Sean and Reyden catch up on the Nevada football team and see how they are doing and what the future may hold for them with a dismal conference record. Sean gives an update on how Nevada’s golf team has done this season and his experience with the sport; and they preview an upcoming question this week that Sean and Reyden will be going around asking UNR students for the Sandbox TikTok and Instagram.
Chris Darche, Patrick McNabb and Troy Welling reported for the Reynolds Sandbox #NevadaVote initiative to find the reason behind student apathy this midterm election cycle. We interviewed Audrey Nohrden, Nikka Hayes, Charlie Penzel, Tre Coleman and Noah Ahmed and we asked them why they were not interested in voting. Each student shared their opinions on topics such as political ads, voter registration, and more.
The “Two Women on Why Men Cheat” Reynolds Sandbox story has officially been upgraded to four for the Reynolds Hotbox.
The host in this Hotbox episode is Emerson Drewes, featuring three women ready to discuss their own experiences and the recent cheating scandals including, Jaedyn Young, Morgan Bobbera and Sami Lampe. There’s also a special male guest on the show, Mike Rubio ready to defend his side of the story.
Who’s ready to talk about men and why they cheat?
On this week’s episode of the Hotbox, some of our favorite sports reporters, Brad Vincent, Jake Gardner, Jalen Robinson and Mike Rubio break down the Nevada football loss to Colorado State and preview the start of both the men’s and women’s basketball seasons. The crew also breaks down the ongoing MLB playoffs.
Besties Vanessa Ribeiro and Reese Hammond discuss the healing process after both having broken up with a long term, live-in boyfriend. Covering everything from the cult of domesticity, to the self doubt women experience when they see red flags in their relationship, this week’s episode will help guide you through the lows and highs of getting your identity back after committing so much of it to someone who didn’t deserve you.
Join Madison Lloyd and Sophia Holm as they discuss the television and film industry and how the quality has gone down in the last few years. They travel through reruns, politicization, and accessibility, and what the solution is for the dying creativity. What’s up with all of the Netflix originals, and why are they so bad? Find out today, in the Hotbox.
On this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox students Tristen and Jacob discuss two recent horror movies. Listen in to hear their thoughts on Ti West’s most recent features X and Pearl, both which were released this year. Tristen and Jacob discuss their thoughts on the process of making the films in such a short time as well as what makes a good script.
Week 5 in the NFL is already underway, so how are you doing in your fantasy football leagues? Hotbox special hosts Troy and Trevor talk about ways to get out of your bad fantasy start and remind you that you never win at the draft! They mention players you should target for a trade because their value is low and they’ll have better days, and they talk about players you need to trade away as their situations get worse throughout the year. Lastly, they discuss waiver wire pickups to get you through the week when your players are out!
UNR is claiming to be turning our “silver and blue” into the new green. Join Parker Samuelson, Emma Peak, Olivia Sullivan, Alex Burgess, and Austin Brown in their thoughts on personal sustainability efforts and how the University could do better.
Hotbox regulars Sean Sear and Reyden Morett are joined by University of Nevada Athletics intern photographer Louis Bubala to discuss the importance of mental health for student athletes, as well as an unraveling Wolf Pack football season and a preview to Wolf Pack basketball.
One of our sports reporters Russ Reinap covers some of the new storylines developing around the NFL including a switch at QB for the Pittsburgh Steelers, an update on the concussion protocol scandal in Miami, the simmering QB controversy in Dallas, and his three picks of the upcoming week.
In this episode we hear from college students who are pursuing their degrees a little differently. Star UNR basketball center Will Baker discusses balancing academic and athletic life. He is joined by Brad Vincent, who jumped into finishing school after deployment all the while pursuing his aviation license, and Katelyn Welsh, whose academic career has always been a bit unconventional. She talks about her own insecurities graduating at thirty, but why she wouldn’t do it any other way.
Hotbox music reporters Jaden Urban, Makayla Hardy, and Maya Dampier give their hot takes and opinions on the current top 10 most popular songs via the Billboard Hot 100. Listen to hear some controversial takes and heated debates in this musical special to get you up to date on current hits.
From new bike lanes to Bird scooters, the City of Reno’s attempt at making micro-mobility easier has piqued the interest of many and affected us all. Are these new developments actually better, or did the city take the wrong direction? Will they positively contribute to peoples’ commute, or is it just for show? Chloe, Jordan, and Chris wheel into the Hotbox to discuss.
Reynolds Sandbox reporters Chris Darche, Troy Welling and Patrick McNabb break down choices for Nevada voters in the 2022 midterms, from the four top statewide races, for governor, senate, attorney general and secretary of state, as well as the three ballot questions being put to voters, from equality to minimum wage and Silver State voting procedures.
The recent development of more Quizlet paywalls now require students to pay for their study lessons and practice tests — and it hasn’t been well received.
So what can UNR students do to avoid paying for Quizlet and other journalism publication paywalls?
The Reynolds Hotbox brings a paywall avoidance expert on the show today, as well as students who’ve suffered through the loss of Quizlet in the recent start of the semester.
The host in this Hotbox episode is Emerson Drewes, featuring hacker extraordinaire Michael Rubio and two betrayed UNR students, Jaedyn Young and Patrick McNabb with their Quizlet sob stories at the ready.
Brad Vincent and Jake Gardner are on our podcast this week to talk about Nevada Wolf Pack sports, with a revenge game of sorts coming up for the football team.
Sean and Reyden are back in the Hotbox to break down the Wolf Pack losing to Iowa and preparing to play against Air Force, with another expert analyst joining them, while also dissecting the changing weather patterns on campus.
As part of our Nevada Vote election coverage, Patrick McNabb and Chris Darche interview Katie Quan the director of volunteers for Unite Here Reno as the culinary union ramps up its canvassing efforts ahead of the 2022 November midterm elections. Quan said many would be voters are worried about housing, so Unite Here has also started a petition for rent caps.
A new special from the Reynolds Hotbox will be the Sean and Reyden special giving a weekly recap for UNR students, from the football's team first loss, to smoke hell, to interviewing students at the gym.
The Mosquito fire continues to rip through the Tahoe National Forest, creating a hostile cloud of smoke for the students at the University of Nevada, Reno.
How are Reno residents supposed to cope with the hazardous, smoky weather while the fire runs its course?
The Reynolds Hotbox brings a wildland firefighter on the show today, as well as students who’ve suffered through the smoke in the last few days.
We are starting new special sports episodes on the Hotbox. This episode focuses on the NFL, as Brad, Jake, Jalen, and Anthony, focus on week one which can break a season. The Dallas Cowboys figured it out in the 4th quarter. The crew gives their take on the chain of events that led to Dak Prescott's injury, and then visit the new trials and tribulations of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to fly in an air balloon?
The Reynolds Hotbox brings an air balloon rider on the show today to talk about her experience in an air balloon and about The Great Reno Balloon Races which are being held from Sept. 9-11.
The host in this podcast episode is Emerson Drewes, featuring the balloon rider, Jaedyn Young, as well as two balloon race newbies, Michael Rubio and Patrick McNabb with their questions on the ready.
Troy Welling hosts the Reynolds Hotbox podcast focusing on Nevada Vote and he speaks with new election reporters Christopher Darche, Patrick McNabb and Alex Rubio about their plans for the current 2022 midterm elections. This podcast includes discussions on why younger people are not getting involved in politics more, including running for office or even voting.
New ID scanners have been implemented in bars and fake IDs are being confiscated by bouncers more than ever before. Kelsey Middleton, Carlos Perez, and Sean Sear preview their upcoming investigation.
Reporter Tristen Taylor (they/them) has a conversation with UNR English Literature major, Nicole Vasquez (she/they). The conversation is about queer language and slang. Where it originated, how it has grown, and who it is used by and how it is used.
Jacob Kostuchowski hosts reporter Lynn Lazaro who recently reported about the Reno car club Unidos 775 which is challenging local car culture stereotypes with more inclusivity.
Sean Sear interviews Katelyn Welsh and discusses how the lack of snow this year has caused outdoor winter enthusiasts to change their routines and jump into summer plans early. Kelsey Middleton discusses the Nevada baseball team’s three-year winning cycle.
Chloe Cross speaks to Emily Richards and Jacob Kostuchowski about their recent Reynolds Sandbox reports on mental health resources for students at UNR and a drag queens event.
We caught up with professors from the Reynolds School of Journalism and asked them one simple question: would you let your child play football? Science tells us no: football can be terrible for the brain. American culture tells us yes, football can be played safely at the youth level. Host Charlie Riggs sits down with two people who played youth football, Reyden Morrett and Sean Sear, to discuss the professor's answers and their own experiences in the sport.
Reynolds Hotbox hosts Vanessa and Chloe talk all there is to know about sex education at UNR, delving into the presence of Planned Parenthood on campus and within the community, and what reframing the dialogue around safe sex looks like. Big thanks to our special guests PR professional and former Planned Parenthood employee Alison Gaulden, and student leaders Nikki Alexander and Chloe Singh, who are with Generation Action Nevada.
In light of its 100 year anniversary, Vanessa Ribeiro and Chloe Cross dig deep into the past of the Reynolds School of Journalism and what it means to be a part of the school’s history as two current students. Note: Pulitzer winner and professor emeritus at the RSJ Warren Lerude is mistakenly called William during the episode.
After a COVID year when Spring Break got entirely cancelled, current UNR students Lynn, Chloe and Ariel discuss the value of having it back in 2022.
Tristen, Chloe and Vanessa preview a new play at UNR directed by Yasmine Jahanmir written by Guadalís Del Carmen with showings March 4-5, March 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. and March 6 at 1:30 p.m. at the Redfield Proscenium Theatre
Troy, Sean and Reyden talk about their college semester back in person, recent reporting as student journalists for the Reynolds Sandbox newsroom as well as how students perceive the Ukraine war and related protests here in Reno.
New co-hosts Reyden Morett and Sean Sear discuss what it's like to be on campus now that the mask mandate has been lifted as well as their views on the Super Bowl.
Vanessa, Tristen and Chloe make up one of our new podcasting teams for the Reynolds Sandbox bringing you audio news and insights for students, by students, about students. In this episode they look into ASUN, upcoming elections, what are the different seats up for grabs, and why it matters.
Hosts Bailey, Jake, and Sydney candidly discuss topics about sex, dating, sexual identities, and sex education here in the greater Reno area. Hear from anonymous UNR students about their sexual past, pleasures and weird stories. Swapping their own experiences, Bailey, Jake, and Sydney give real takes on the current realities of relationships and sex among college students.
One of the filmmakers in the RSJ 2021 Reno Film Festival Noah Lopez interviews others making movies and Professor Kari Barber on coordinating the event and production. This year there will be four films. From a press release: “Piconland” is the story of the quest for the traditional Basque drink of Nevada. “The Playa” explores the history and future of Northern Nevada’s globally famous Burning Man festival. “Import Empire” is about a local business owner and his quest to bring international anime culture to Reno. “El Alma de México” illuminates the rich and vibrant choreography and works of art from a local immigrant director.
On this episode, Jada, Ashlyn, and McKenna discuss some of their favorite podcasts coming from Reynolds Media Lab studios this semester. As members of the podcast collective, the trio has been close to the projects being created, from hearing initial ideas blossom all the way to listening to final episode productions. Jada, Ashlyn, and McKenna showcase a few of the many diverse topics being covered, from fantasy anime brawls to climate change and controversial topics within the soccer community.
Non-binary lesbian Rachel Jackson recently started Pride of 775, a multimedia project to highlight and share queer experiences in Reno. On this episode we talk about how Pride of 775 started, what Rachel plans to do for the project, and we both share some of our experiences of being queer in Reno.
Now that it's November it's time to move on from Halloween and move onto Thanksgiving. Maggie, Cayley, and Montana talk about one of the biggest holidays there is. From traditions to hottakes, to current stressful food shortages you don’t want to miss this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox.
Catherine Schofield hosts this episode of the Hotbox with guest filmmaker and Reynolds School of Journalism graduate student Carly Sauvageau. They talk about Carly’s recent documentary Untold Times which focuses on the disappearance of local news from rural Tonopah, NV. Listen to their conversation about what it’s like growing up in a small town, their own experiences with local news, why rural areas are hit the hardest and why this could be a serious problem.
Our regular Fall 2021 hosts Makayla and Sol deep dive with special guest Abbey Paulson, a program aid at the Boys and Girls Club, on what it’s like working with kids, specifically children that struggle with disabilities and disorders such as ADHD.
Reynolds Sandbox student reporters Ethan Morganti and Kayla Crowley discuss athletes who have become advocates for prioritizing mental health and share how social media and the pandemic have impacted their own mental health.
In a sports version of the Reynolds HotBox, Dominic Matteoni, Bryon Restori, and Evan Ferris sit down with freshman guard Jason Mensah, who outlines his life as a walk-on and shares his excitement for the upcoming men's basketball season.
Two college students relive some of their own Halloween childhood memories and explain what students are up to these days on Halloween night.
Sol and Makayla address both the elephant and dog in the room, including what it's like to feel cheated on and betrayed, in addition to what's going on in the world, in Reno and how local workers are coping with the pandemic and staff shortages.
Our trusted mascot Bucky is joined by Sol and new co-host Maggie to discuss our recent explainer reporting, including tips for dogs, as well as for fall, pumpkin spice and colder weather.
The Hotbox goes in book club mode in this bonus episode with Catherine Schofield interviewing local author Thomas Lloyd Qualls.
The Reynolds Hotbox is back talking about subcultures in Reno, Bucky our mascot, the upcoming Candy Dance in Genoa and plenty more.
New Hotbox hosts Makayla and Sol, and Bucky our in-studio dog, preview upcoming activities in Reno, from college football to balloons in the sky, and if it's worth waking up early for, as well as reporting about potions, rocks and the Reno hip hop scene.
Reynolds Sandbox reporter Faith Evans speaks with internet attorney Andrew Jaffe about chatroom scammers, international internet law, and the perils of the fine print in privacy policies.
Reynolds Sandbox reporters Alexandra Rush and Rachel Jackson look into street photography, safety measures and evolving ethics while taking photos in public.
Two Reynolds Sandbox journalists Christion and Sean, a self described "nerdiest" person in his family, look into some of their favorite places for nerds, both for over 21s, including The Glass Die and Press Start, and for the all age crowd, including Coffee N' Comics, Cap'n Games. Listen to full episode to find out which is their favorite one.
With a surge of hate crimes against the AAPI community rising rapidly, co-hosts and #rsjlab Reynolds Sandbox reporters Jade and Ashlyn discuss what it means to be an Asian in 2021. The two discuss their personal experiences being Asian-Americans, opening up about their struggles and feelings about the current crimes happening against the AAPI community. They delve into media coverage of the recent events, highlighting how the AAPI community has found ways to share pride in their Asian culture despite facing hateful actions.
HotBox hits the courts as Johanna and Sean join host Matt to discuss March Madness, from upsets to unequal treatment of women's teams.
Co hosts Matt and Johanna look at the ins and outs of working in Reno's restaurant industry during the pandemic and adapting.
Matt hosts Johanna and Sean as they look into some of their own subculture reporting in Reno and from their Reynolds Media Lab newsroom colleagues, from being a sportswriter during a pandemic to different subsets of local student skateboard culture.
Matt Hanifan interviews Johanna Guerrero about a recent Nevada Humanities event about white supremacy she covered for the Reynolds Sandbox. Her article here: https://medium.com/the-reynolds-media-lab/white-supremacy-the-threat-to-democracy-and-manifest-destiny-74e208a9ac69
Emilie Rodriguez interviews two other Reynolds School of Journalism students Caitlin Delim and Jaycee Grider who studied abroad right before and during the pandemic, and finds out more about the risks and rewards of having a semester in a foreign country.
In this episode for the Reynolds Hotbox, Montana Lloyd and co-host Mikayla Dance present two up and coming podcasts from this semester’s JOUR 425 Audio and Podcasting class at the Reynolds School of Journalism, discussing what they like from each and giving you a sneak peek as well, highlighting Ali Casey’s The True True Crime Podcast and Lauren Turner’s Debunking the Sexes podcast.
Syd Oliver, Seanna Simpson and Kennedy Vincent talk about the latest news in Nevada election results anxiety while breaking down some of the memes about the Silver State flooding the internet.
It's Election Day! Next up is when it gets really exciting. Reynolds HotBox hosts Ian Cook and Wyatt Llaneza talk about what might happen tonight and in the coming weeks.
Plus: some interviews with RSJ reporters Kira Hankel and Madeleine Chinery about what they saw at voting stations. Additional reporting by RSJ grad student Richie Bednarski.
Host Gracie Gordon speaks with Nevada Vote reporter Austin Daly on a contentious and polarized race for the at large council seat in Reno as the #NevadaVote takes a closer look at local races and state ballot questions. Find our web reporting at Reynolds Sandbox on Twitter and Instagram, rsjvote on Medium and nvvote.com.
Ian Cook previews some of our reporting this week, from Alina Croft on the scene of early voting in Reno, and some of the demographic specific groups our Nevada Vote team looked into, from white suburban moms to Asian-Americans and the COVID-19 economically impacted. Check out all these articles via our medium.com/rsjvote or nvvote.com.
Faith Evans joins host Sydney Oliver to discuss their recent reporting on Indigenous People's Day of Rage in a context of diversifying voices in the media as well as other Reynolds Sandbox reporting on COVID-19 diaries from a respiratory therapist to a cosmetologist.
Sydney Oliver hosts Catherine Schofield to discuss the impact of body modifications for workers and would be workers, how it affects their standing in earning money, and then talks to Neith Pereira about whitewashing culture on TikTok, and recent manifestations of that, pun intended. This is to highlight the recent explainer journalism from the Reynolds Sandbox and two examples of our student oriented reporting.
Reynolds Sandbox Host Ian Cook and guests Alina Croft and Gracie Gordon present a partial audio version of the Nevada Vote voter guide which can be found on nvvote.com This episode includes a rundown of Reno City Council races.
Ian Cook talks debate strategy with Henry Stone and Gracie Gordon, ahead of tonight's Trump vs. Biden election debate, taking a closer look at polls and which way Nevada's voters might be going.
As part of a week of Reynolds Sandbox reporting on subcultures in Reno, Kate Behring, Sydney Oliver and Neith Pereira look into two of the topics they delved into themselves: body modifications and skating.
Henry Stone and Nico Colombant join new Reynolds Hotbox podcast host Ian Cook to present the 2020 #NevadaVote initiative, and they discuss whether journalists should be advocates, whether voting will be "hazardous" and some lighter moments of reporting research mixed in with promos for our other social media which now include Snapchat and TikTok.
Todd Felts, an Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication at the University of Nevada, Reno, has recently been researching the communication strategy of Turning Point USA, a controversial right-wing organization. He says one of the methods of this group, which has been actively recruiting on college campuses, is to create "pre-constructed anxiety" before events.
Their current leader Charlie Kirk came to UNR in October 2019. The group had another event planned in April 2020 but it didn’t happen due to UNR’s coronavirus closure.
In this episode with reporters Lucia Starbuck and Scott King, Todd Felts also discusses the continued importance of writing, his background in crisis communication, and the role of campuses in regards to free speech.
“I would argue that speech is freer, in some ways, on a college campus than it is in a town square because of the types of participants in the speech, because folks are sitting in rooms learning things, they're thinking about things, and they have things to say,” Felts said. Listen to this episode for more insights in general, and concerning Turning Point USA in particular.
Michelle Baker is a recent graduate from the Reynolds School of Journalism who has a passion for audio and podcasting. She recently attended Werk It: A Women’s Podcast Festival. The L.A. event had successful women in the audio industry talk about the importance of including women and other minorities in audio, trends and tips for getting started and how to make money in the podcasting realm.
Those quoted include Julia Turner @juliaturner, Deputy Managing Editor of the LA Times and Jenna Weiss-Berman @WBJenna, the Co-Founder of Pineapple Street Media.
Take a listen to this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox hosted by Lucia Starbuck to hear the audio postcard Baker made about her experience at the podcast festival and why audio is her favorite medium.
“I think that like from an interviewer's point of view, I think people are less self-conscious in front of a microphone rather than a camera," she said. "People are really able to be themselves and kind of, you know, after a few minutes they kind of just let loose and they're like, 'Oh, it's just me and you having a conversation.' I think that just because audio is so accessible and you can, you know, you don't have to sit down and like watch a documentary, you can just be driving in your car and hear this story.”
Baker is an audio producer and has done freelance editing, created a non-narrated story about an immigrant for NPR’s Next Generation Boot Camp and filmed a documentary about a community in Tijuana, Mexico.
Ben Deach is a reporter and weekend anchor for KOLO 8, a local Reno TV news station. Deach can be seen on TV chasing wildfires, covering parole of infamous people like O.J. Simpson or doing an ongoing series on historical sights.
In this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox podcast, host Lucia Starbuck and cohost Jordyn Griffin, a KOLO 8 Weekend Editor, talk to Deach about career highlights, what it’s like working for a TV news station and the low point in Deach’s life that lead him to TV news, and why he’s so glad he made the leap.
“I like how you become a more well-rounded person working in TV. I was so all-in on sports before. Now, you know, now I cover everything: from fires, to court cases, to stories about kids, whatever it is. This is stuff I never thought I'd see myself doing, but now that I've been doing it, I just feel like I know so much more about how the world works. So, I'd highly recommend that, as opposed to just being a one-track mind type person,” Deach said. In addition to his anchor job, Deach has also successfully navigated the YouTube world as a poker vlogger. He has a little over 11,000 subscribers and his most viewed video has over 40,000 views. Take a listen to this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox podcast to hear Deach’s tips for YouTube and how to master talking in front of the camera.
Wenei Philimon transferred to the Reynolds School of Journalism in the Spring of 2019. Her mom was the one who suggested the idea, citing Philimon’s concern for people and her interest in their plight.
In this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, host Lucia Starbuck and co-host Scott King talk to Philimon about her first two articles for the Reynolds Sandbox and her newfound career goal: investigative journalism.
“I've learned so much. I'd never want to be the type of journalist that only cares about the story,” Philimon said, “Having that like 'student activist' on me, it's interesting, because I feel like I'm going further in-depth and learning things more. At the end of the day, I just honestly want to make change and I feel like these articles gave me a platform to allow these people to, you know, basically gave me a platform to amplify their voices.”
Philimon’s first article “Students of Color Say They Feel Increasingly Unwelcome at UNR,” focused on racial tensions at the University of Nevada, Reno including minorities feeling unsafe on campus, negative results of the Campus Climate Survey, and racist actions by UNR police officers.
Philimon then went on to publish a revealing Q&A with UNR President Marc Johnson shortly after his announcement that he will be stepping down in 2020. Take a listen to this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox to hear about Philimon’s experiences writing these stories and what she’s learned as a student journalist tackling the most important issues.
Assistant Professor of Spanish Language Media Dr. Ezequiel Korin discusses his recent paper, Technological Bridging: Exploring the Use of Communications Technologies Amid the Diasporic Experience.
The paper published this year in the Qualitative Inquiry journal is an auto-ethnographical research paper which posits that the shift to digital communication technology is making interactions between people in the diaspora and their families back home more transient; leading to a certain loss of identity that was present when communication involved material items.
Korin grew up in Venezuela, after leaving Argentina at the age of one. He started out in engineering but soon became interested in communication as a human phenomenon, leading to his doctorate in Mass Communication and Media Studies at the University of Georgia.
Throughout this episode, hosted and produced by Reynolds School graduate student Temi Durojaiye, Korin discusses the intractable problem of fake news, explores his youth growing up in Latin America, and gives advice to recent graduates of journalism and others interested in pursuing a career in the field.
Thomas Sampson, an undergrad student at the Reynolds School of Journalism, and the host of the Back to the Films podcast, chats with Dr. Myrton Running Wolf, an assistant professor of Race and Media, about his recent paper titled: “Thank You, Adam Sandler & Co., for Giving Us a Native American Rosa Parks Moment!”
The paper is a response to the 2015 film The Ridiculous 6, which stars Adam Sandler, and according to Wikipedia, is just one of a few films to have received an approval rating of 0% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Running Wolf’s paper highlights the discrimination experienced by Native American actors in Hollywood, and also acts as a call to action for films such as The Ridiculous 6 to no longer be made.
With supporting roles in Academy Award nominated films such as The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and The New World, along with directing, producing and writing his own work, Running Wolf provides a unique perspective as to what it means to be Native American in the film industry today.
Associate Dean and Professor at the Reynolds School of Journalism Donica Mensing discusses a chapter she wrote for the book Global Journalism Education. Her paper specifically looked at, why in the United States, newsrooms are dramatically shrinking while journalism schools continuing to grow. In this episode, Dr. Mensing shares her research findings, experience as an educator, and advice to anyone interested in exploring a journalism or media related career with co-host Kathleen Masterson, a radio journalist and professor of Science Communication . The producer and host of this episode is Reynolds School of Journalism graduate student Tianna Morimoto.
Do you use mobile apps on your cell phone to monitor your health? Dr. Laura Crosswell, an Assistant Professor of Health Communication, says that “though these apps can help facilitate the communication between a physician and/or medical facility, they also leave a gap.” This, because not all people have access to tech gadgets, computers, or smartphones. Dr. Crosswell recently published a paper in Perspectives in Public Health titled "The doctor in my pocket: examining mobile approaches to personal wellbeing." Dr. Todd Felts, an Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication, and a co-host on this episode, agrees and says that “there is room for improvement in training doctors on how to communicate in a ‘mobile format’ in today’s modern world”. The host and producer for this episode is Issmar Ventura, a graduate student at the Reynolds School of Journalism.
Get a glimpse of what the Reynolds School of Journalism at UNR looked like in 1980s, that’s when the since retired Bourne Morris, was the first woman professor at the school. In this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, RSJ Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication Todd Felts talks to Bob Felten, Professor Emeritus, and Morris about the differences in their experiences of teaching advertising and public relations, and what they’re up to now.
“So, the faculty was probably half the size of what it is today. All male, many of them, in fact, most of them had had professional experience, but not in advertising. Also, they weren't very sure that they approved of a woman from advertising coming into their print journalism world. But sooner or later they got used to me and then later we hired people who taught television and public relations and we hired more women. We became what is now the modern and very exciting [Reynolds] School of Journalism,” Bourne said.
Bourne retired about 10 years ago and since then she’s been writing books. She discusses at length her newest book titled, A Woman of Two Minds, which includes media relationships, matricide, and issues regarding sexual assault. Felten, who only retired this year, discusses how students are more open now, and share their stories about sexual assault. Is this a direct result of the #MeToo movement? Listen to this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox produced by student journalist Lucia Starbuck to find out more.
White supremacy on UNR campus, protests, issues related to diversity and even construction is what the news editor, Taylor Johnson, of the Nevada Sagebrush covers. In this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, with host Lucia Starbuck and cohost Scott King, Johnson discusses her experiences writing for a student run print news publication, the time her work was plagiarized and why it’s important for her to capture student voices.
“When I've reported on diversity related issues, protests, what not, I like to focus on the students because to me, students are like the spirit of this university. They have a lot of power even if they don't see it and I love hearing their experiences and their voice, especially like when reporting,” Johnson said.
This semester, Johnson spoke to fellow students for her recent article, ‘White Supremacy Persists at UNR, Two Years After Charlottesville,’ which covered the actions of the white supremacist group, American Identity Movement, putting their fliers and posters on bulletin boards around campus. Johnson wrote about student and faculty responses and did what most media didn’t, included the AIM founder’s side of the story. The article brought Johnson publicity after the president of UNR shared the story with the entire school. Johnson said she received criticism from both sides. Take a listen to this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox to hear more about Taylor’s experiences writing this article and the impact it had, as well as what drives her to be a student journalist.
Filing public records requests is a lot like fishing, according to the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Senior Investigative Researcher Dave Maass. In this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, with host Lucia Starbuck and cohost Nico Colombant, Maass shares his proudest Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, when he uncovered that South Carolina corrections officials were punishing inmates for using social media. Maass even discovered that one person got 37 years in solitary confinement from cell phone use. Maass covers issues related to police surveillance, free speech and government accountability. Maass started reporting as a child when he was only eight years old. In his adult life he went on to be a muckraker, which is someone who digs into institutions in order to uncover injustices. “Over the years I've really developed a practice of using investigative reporting techniques with the idea of exposing things, but also incorporating a component to get change," he says. "So not just putting the information out there and expecting somebody else to do something about it, but putting the information out there and figuring out how I can make that difference.” Maass is currently working on a project called Atlas of Surveillance, organized by EFF in partnership with UNR’s Reynolds School of Journalism. Take a listen to this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox to learn how Maass has accessed government records to uncover truths and why he thinks it’s so important for journalists to have these skills as well.
President Trump uses Twitter to suggest everything from nuclear war, to tout his personal good looks, and even lately, that he may be a victim of lynching. He's also used Twitter to communicate directly with would-be voters and with the media. If you think President Trump is a little out of control with his daily tweets, and what this may mean, in this episode, Dr. Paromita Pain deconstructs her 2019 paper called “The President Is in: Public Opinion and the Presidential Use of Twitter.” Dr. Pain is an assistant professor of Global Media Studies at the Reynolds School of Journalism, where she explores emerging newsroom practices and concerns in a global context. Her findings outline a calculated effort by the president to marshal his 60 million plus Twitter followers. The study may leave you asking if there is still hope of a more civilized future on Twitter and in our politics? The reporter for this episode is graduate student Norris Burkes, with Nico Colombant, the coordinator of the Reynolds Media Lab, as co-host.
Prince Nesta hosts anarchists Bancho, Emilio and Emma (real names withheld), as he explores the anarchist perspective on the state of American politics, Anti-Fascist movements, lawlessness, political resistance and different ideas of freedom. The guests also express their disgust on America’s double standards around foreign policy and its two-party system.
Prince Nesta hosts The Last Poets, a musical group formed in 1968 which laid the foundation for Hip-Hop. Many Hip-Hop historians consider them the grandfathers of the genre. The influential group talks about African-American consciousness, their influence on artists such as The Notorious B.I.G, Tupac Shakur, and their rollercoaster ride in the music industry.
Prince Nesta hosts UNR graduate student, Temi Durojaiye who recently moved to the U.S. from Nigeria, and attended Reno’s biggest food festival. Temi recounts his experience at the festival, which included lots of ribs, amusement rides, and even a clown. We also explore the food culture back in Lagos, Nigerians’ most beloved foods, and the awesomeness of jollof rice.
Prince Nesta hosts sports enthusiasts and journalists Paul Mitchell, Myrton Running Wolf and Garrett Hirschberg as he explores the history of American sports, from basketball to boxing, the NFL’s plummeting ratings and controversies from the national anthem to Native American mascots.
Student journalist and Our Town Reno reporter Robyn Feinberg joins Prince Nesta to discuss reporting about homelessness, poverty, and gentrification. Robyn has spent the past three years pursuing investigations and street reporting in Reno, Nevada, and also provides her own experiences from recent travels. Prince Nesta has also been reporting for the Our Town Reno street reporting collective. He also provides insights and comparisons from his native country, Kenya.
Prince Nesta hosts Jill Vacchina Dobbs, the Executive Director of SPCA Northern Nevada, as he explores America's lovey dovey relationship with their pets, using dogs to get dates, pet health and wellness, effects of dog abuse and unique exotic pets. Kenyans also express shock on America’s pet owners ‘weirdness’.
Prince Nesta hosts Mwende “FreeQuency” Katwiwa, a Kenyan queer spoken word artist, immigrant, author, freedom fighter and social justice activist. “FreeQuency” performs some of her poems, touching on issues such as LGBTQ advocacy, sexuality, feminism, the Black Lives Matter movement, oppression, Pan-Africanism, Kenyan roots, and she also shares her incredible American journey.
Prince Nesta hosts a one-time country music disc jockey turned Dean of a journalism school, Alan Stavitsky, and the producer of a podcast called Modern Success, Maddie Zhang, as both share views and advice on how to achieve success from different cultural and regional perspectives within the broad American landscape of opportunity.
As mass murders continue in the United States at an alarming rate, our host Prince Nesta looks back in detail at the recent Las Vegas massacre, when a gunman opened fire on a crowd of more than 20,000 concertgoers at the Route 91 Harvest music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. Landy Dante Quaill Jr. , one of the survivors, is interviewed on this episode. The October 1st shooting left 58 people dead and 546 injured. Gun control and the use of guns in America is also discussed.
Dr. Albert R. Lee, Assistant Professor of Voice and Opera at the University of Nevada, Reno, talks to our host Prince Nesta about the differences in American and African music cultural identities, musical preferences in the United States, evolutions in jazz music and criticisms of hip-hop.