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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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    • Mar 20, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    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.

    Quick Pack Recap for January 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 0:53


    Tommy Mondani previews tonight's men's basketball game between the Nevada Wolf Pack and San Jose State.

    Dealing with Injuries as a D1 Student Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 3:08


    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.

    Works on Felt and Melodies of Certain Damage at UNR

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 4:25


    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.

    The Cost of Independence for Nevada Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 3:51


    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.

    The Art of Thrifting is Getting More Refined

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 2:00


    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.

    At the Zumba Class at the University of Nevada

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 4:51


    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.

    Rising Housing Costs Challenge Reno Students On and Off Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 3:12


    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.

    Behind the Scenes: Ceramic Society's Paint Your Own Pottery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 3:16


    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.

    The Delicate Balancing Act Between School and Sports for D1 Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 3:51


    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

    No Show Choppa: The 2025 ASUN concert that never was.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 16:50


    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.

    Exploring the Campus “Pisser” Trend

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 14:00


    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.

    The Dangers of Doomscrolling

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 31:03


    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.

    Half Asleep, Fully Anxious at the University of Nevada

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 26:46


    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.

    How Students View the Bad Bunny Controversy at Super Bowl 60

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 6:01


    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.

    PACK AI at Nevada: Journalism Students React

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 4:50


    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.

    Web Bros: Flicks, Bricks, and Sentiments

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 71:41


    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.

    Echoes of Resistance: The UNR Governor's Day Protest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 28:43


    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.

    Hot Takes with Confessions of a Hot Mess

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 45:45


    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.

    Quick Pack Recap: Nevada Softball on All Cylinders

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 1:32


    Sia Liilii has our last quick pack recap of the season, focusing on Nevada's winning softball team.

    Web Bros: Through the Web of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 66:03


    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.

    Quick Pack Recap: Nevada Football Faces Challenging Offseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 1:01


    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.

    Insights from a University Student Who is Also a Cam Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 21:23


    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.

    Web Bros: First We Pod Then, We Cast…

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 24:08


    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 weekend With 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.

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