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Discover America is a podcast in both English and Kiswahili from the Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno, about a foreign graduate student, Prince Nesta from Kenya, and his interactions with all the weirdness, beauty, sadness, and uniqueness of the United States. Episode…

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    • May 8, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    UNR Student Faces Backlash Online After Calling Out Students Holding Borgs Spelling Racial Slur

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 22:12


    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.

    The Cost of Parking at UNR: What Students Should Know

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 4:46


    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

    After Class: Final Episode, Is College Worth It?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 50:53


    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.

    After Class, Episode 14: Family Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 33:58


    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.

    After Class: Saving Your Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 32:42


    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.

    After Class: Fighting Loneliness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 16:21


    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.

    After Class: Roommates?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 19:50


    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.

    After Class: Skipping Class?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 17:20


    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.

    Touch Base, From Baseball to Softball as a firefighter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 10:11


    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, Episode 9, Getting Help from Others

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 17:20


    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.

    Episode 8 of After Class, Dealing with the Stress of Money

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 9:06


    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.

    Adaptive Hockey Thrives at Reno Ice, by Cece Arroyo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 8:46


    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.

    Quick Pack Wolfies Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 1:45


    Alexus Hildebrand recaps last night's Wolfies honoring top UNR athletes.

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    Quick Pack Recap Gives an Update on Wolf Pack Softball

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 1:49


    Juliana Patton takes you up to speed on an exciting Wolf Pack softball season.

    How Did We Do on Our Brackets, and Talking Basketball Media with Nancy Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 16:10


    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

    How is Nevada Baseball Doing So Far This Season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 0:52


    Cece Arroyo brings you up to speed on the Nevada Wolf Pack baseball team midway through the 2026 season.

    Hockey Talk and the Growth of Ice Hockey in Northern Nevada

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 67:02


    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.

    Olivia Poulivaati joins the Tip Off Podcast Ahead of a Wolf Pack Season Full of Promise

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 15:02


    Janessa, Tisha and Dillon host Olivia Poulivaati ahead of a new season with a new coach coming up for Nevada Women's Basketball.

    The Future of NIL: Policy, Profit, & Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 31:10


    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.

    Quick Pack Recap from Tennis Courts to Baseball and Basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 1:09


    Adam Drazba gets you up to speed on all things Wolf Pack sports.  

    Quick Pack Recap: Can Nevada Baseball Sustain the Momentum?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 1:08


    Jace Cook gives an update on Nevada Baseball's impressive season so far.

    We Got Fooled on April Fools' Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 6:51


    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.

    Nevada Women's Track Competes at the Jim Bush Legends Meet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 1:54


    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.

    Presence of UNR Campus Only Fans Content Creator Leads to Arrest, Consternation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 1:55


    A recent incident inside the University of Nevada's Knowledge Center is sparking conversation on campus regarding safety, respect and behavior. Hudson Brandon reports.

    Behind the Scenes with USAC Employees on Study Abroad Opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 2:22


    The University of Nevada, Reno offers a unique opportunity in a campus office in the Virginia Street Gym: studying abroad. Lucas Lugo reports.

    Reynolds Hockey Talk Looks Back at the NHL Trade Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 24:21


    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.

    It's not Over for Nevada, NIT Play Begins Tonight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 10:30


    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.

    Bracket Busters is in Full March Madness Mode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 15:01


    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.

    After Class, Episode 7: Time Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 31:16


    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!

    Touch Base, Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 6:24


    Sophia, Grace, Sahara, and Alexus recap the recent sweeps from Nevada Baseball as well as Reno Aces events.

    Breaking Down NIL with Solly Fulp, An Expert in strategy and business development

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 33:03


    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.

    March 17th Quick Pack Recap: From Hardcourts to Slopes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 1:38


    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.

    Mountain West Basketball Tournament on the Pack Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 0:38


    Janessa Arretche looks back at the women's defeat and the men's rematch with Air Force.

    After Class, Episode 6: Exams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 30:25


    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!

    Quick Pack Recap, from Diamonds to Hardcourts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 1:33


    After Class Episode 5: Group Projects

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 29:49


    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!

    Quick Pack Recap with Big Wins for the Pack

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 1:37


    Sophia Tyler recaps some big wins across many sports for the Wolf Pack.

    After Class: Episode 4, Comparing Yourself to Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 12:02


    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.

    After Class: Episode 3, Making Friends in College

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 58:15


    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!

    Touch Base: An Overview of Baseball in Northern Nevada

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 11:07


    Sophia, Grace and Sahara look at baseball teams across northern Nevada with a preview of the months ahead.

    Quick Pack Recap: Club Women's Lacrosse Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 0:37


    Morgan Kilbourne brings you up to speed on Nevada's club women's lacrosse team.

    Bracket Busters on the Hotbox

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 10:57


    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?

    How is Wolf Pack Men's Basketball Doing So Far this Season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 16:05


    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.

    NIL: The Good, the Bad and The Ugly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 16:51


    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.

    Olympic Ice Hockey Preview on the Hotbox

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 16:23


    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.

    Quick Pack Recap, Feb 10, 2026: A Win Over Fresno State

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 1:05


    Lexi Cantrell revisits the Nevada men's basketball Saturday night win over Fresno State 69-59 at Lawlor Events Center.

    After Class Episode 2 : Feeling Lost and How to Get the Support You Need

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 36:28


    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.

    Quick Pack Recap: Nevada Men's Basketball Has Big Win Over UNLV

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 0:58


    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.

    After Class, Episode 1: The Dreaded First Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 19:31


    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.

    Quick Pack Recap January 27, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 1:13


    What does Jeff Choate Think of Transfer Portal? Bonus Quick Pack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 0:53


    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.

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