Reynolds HotBox

Hockey Talk and the Growth of Ice Hockey in Northern Nevada

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 14:34:29 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 22:20:00 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 22:01:11 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 18:44:58 +0000

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

Quick Pack Recap: Can Nevada Baseball Sustain the Momentum?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 23:48:18 +0000

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

We Got Fooled on April Fools’ Day

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 20:20:44 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:16:49 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:04:34 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:11:03 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:29:37 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:31:27 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:18:51 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:10:56 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:25:45 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:30:36 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:13:27 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 20:28:41 +0000

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

After Class, Episode 6: Exams

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Sat, 7 Mar 2026 01:10:59 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 3 Mar 2026 21:22:09 +0000

After Class Episode 5: Group Projects

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:11:24 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:37:14 +0000

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

After Class: Episode 4, Comparing Yourself to Others

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:59:54 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:48:14 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:20:04 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:10:06 +0000

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

Bracket Busters on the Hotbox

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:45:35 +0000

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?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:38:43 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:23:48 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:11:49 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:44:05 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Sat, 7 Feb 2026 00:46:36 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 3 Feb 2026 20:23:32 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:21:25 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:05:07 +0000

🎙️ 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

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:50:59 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:40:06 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Sun, 9 Nov 2025 16:42:58 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:02:05 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 22:18:09 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:46:35 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:36:00 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:28:50 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:02:19 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:51:52 +0000

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.

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Mon, 6 Oct 2025 02:49:18 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 3 Oct 2025 20:00:57 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 2 Oct 2025 23:23:27 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 2 Oct 2025 23:02:24 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 18:55:12 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 19:17:14 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Sun, 11 May 2025 16:48:58 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 9 May 2025 21:03:42 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 2 May 2025 17:34:10 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:54:13 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:39:58 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:17:03 +0000

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

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:39:14 +0000

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…

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:36:31 +0000

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.

Nevada: So Are We Having This Concert “Or What”?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 4 Apr 2025 17:09:46 +0000

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.

Quick Pack Recap: Baseball Sweep, and Narrow Softball Loss

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 1 Apr 2025 01:34:54 +0000

MaryKate Atiglo presents recent Wolf Pack sports news as part of our weekly quick recap.

University of Nevada Students Grapple With Frustrations

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:47:15 +0000

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.

A Feature on the Convergence Dance Collective

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:36:10 +0000

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

Investigating the Death of Zeus, UNR’s beloved swan

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:47:02 +0000

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.

Quick Pack Recap: Basketball is Over, While Baseball and Softball Have Ups and Downs

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 22:26:38 +0000

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.

Quick Pack Recap: Wolf Pack Seasons Shaping Up or Reaching their End

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:19:58 +0000

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.

Soundcheck with Different Musical Tastes On the Hotbox

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 04:08:29 +0000

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.

2025 Hotbox Oscars Prediction

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:48:08 +0000

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? 🏆

February 25, 2025, Quick Pack Recap with McKenna Keglovits

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 22:59:28 +0000

From basketball to baseball and softball, McKenna Keglovits has you covered on recent and upcoming Wolf Pack games.

A resurgent Men's Wolf Pack Basketball Team

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:38:59 +0000

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!

Peak Perspective Team Looks at Wolf Pack's Flickering Hopes in Mountain West

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:22:32 +0000

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.

Knockout KO Makes Its Debut on the Hotbox

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:55:38 +0000

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?

Inside the Pocket Recaps the Less than Super Bowl

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:36:32 +0000

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.

Quick Pack Recap for Feb. 11, 2025

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:16:35 +0000

Gavin Fanchar has an update on different Wolf Pack teams, from basketball to softball.

Quick Pack Recap, February 4th

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 4 Feb 2025 19:54:19 +0000

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.

Spiderman Hot Takes in the Hotbox

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:08:49 +0000

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.

Full Court Pack Episode #1, Nevada Baskshitball (1-28-2025)

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:42:30 +0000

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.

On Deck: Comparing Sports Passions from Different Corners of the World

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:33:40 +0000

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,

Fourth and Long: Is the Chiefs Three-Peat Happening?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:17:32 +0000

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.

Scaling New Heights with UNR's Climbing Club

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 01:37:09 +0000

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.

UNR students lean into mental health services and community building in wake of the U.S presidential election

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:54:42 +0000

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.

Nevada Vote Reporters Recap 2024 Election

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:25:48 +0000

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.

Nevada Looks to Stay Undefeated in Men's Basketball

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:34:01 +0000

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.

Nevada Vote Reports from the Kamala Harris Visit to Reno

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:19:55 +0000

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.

Nevada Vote Team Breaks Down Reporting Experiences Ahead of Election Day

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:31:19 +0000

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 PRSSA Chapter at UNR

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 19:07:35 +0000

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.

Nevada Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club Seeks Growth in 2024

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:46:34 +0000

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.

UNR's Taekwondo Club

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:36:31 +0000

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.

UNR Club Basketball Team Looks to Repeat as National Champions

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:26:16 +0000

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.

Watermelon Bust Lambda Chi Alpha’s Philanthropy Event at UNR Raises Funds for Feeding America

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:51:19 +0000

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.

A NevadaVote Politics Breakdown – From Covering a UNR Turning Point Visit to Grand Sierra Resort Casino Rallies

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 22:52:29 +0000

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.

UNR Veterans Face Mental Health Challenges

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:54:33 +0000

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.

Nevada Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club Seeks New Members for Fall 2024 Semester

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:46:32 +0000

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.

Education Majors at UNR Face Challenge of Unpaid Teaching

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 02:39:41 +0000

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.

Reno Air Races Say Their Goodbyes with Grande Finale

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 02:32:08 +0000

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

The Brainwashed Tour and Charlie Kirk Make a Stop at UNR

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 22:29:52 +0000

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.

Five MW Schools Are Leaving to Join PAC-12 – What Does This Mean for The University of Nevada, Reno?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:34:02 +0000

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.

Bump, set, spike for the UNR's Men's Voleyball Team

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 23:12:38 +0000

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.

The Importance of the Latino Vote Discussed at UNR

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 22:57:22 +0000

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.

Turning Point USA rally at UNR Had Its Share of Detractors

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 22:27:11 +0000

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.

Taking a Deep Dive into NIL and the recent UNLV Dispute

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 3 Oct 2024 20:54:52 +0000

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.

E.L. Wiegand Gym at UNR Problems and Costs Leave Students Disgruntled

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 3 Oct 2024 20:37:37 +0000

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.

On-campus dining prices at UNR leave student pockets empty

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 3 Oct 2024 19:57:41 +0000

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.

Is Your UNR College Degree Worth It?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 3 Oct 2024 19:38:02 +0000

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.

Nevada and Washoe County Ballot Questions Explained

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:49:33 +0000

#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.

It's National Voter Registration Day!

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:56:03 +0000

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.

#NevadaVote Reporters Roundtable: From a GOP Watch Party to Abortion Rights in Nevada

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:24:44 +0000

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 Reporting Plans as Big Debate Night Looms

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:43:53 +0000

#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.

Highlighting Club Sports at The University of Nevada, Reno

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 4 Sep 2024 19:48:22 +0000

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.

What Color is Washoe County Exactly in 2024?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 3 Sep 2024 19:13:36 +0000

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.

An Education in Avalanche Safety

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 15 May 2024 17:29:02 +0000

As Kelsey Morris reports, avalanche awareness is key to backcountry responsibility.

There Goes Our Gmail Accounts

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 15 May 2024 02:09:24 +0000

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.

Is it now too little too late for UNR Baseball?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 14 May 2024 22:28:04 +0000

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.

Is Climate Change Affecting Lake Tahoe Skiing?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 14 May 2024 17:25:15 +0000

Reporters Em Tomeo and Joey Azar look into whether climate change is affecting ski resorts in the Tahoe area.

Scarlett Ferris, from Scotland to Nevada for Swimming

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 8 May 2024 14:04:25 +0000

Reporters Kailee Bryant and Dominic Gutierrez interview Scarlett Ferris, a freshman swim and dive athlete at UNR from Scotland about her accomplishments and goals.

Wolf Pack Baseball handles business against Air Force

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Sun, 5 May 2024 19:07:40 +0000

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.

The French Flair on UNR Tennis Courts

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 1 May 2024 21:36:08 +0000

Chase Dulude, Lexi Darcy, and Cameron Perkins look into the overwhelming presence of French players at the University of Nevada, Reno.

UNR Baseball, where they are now, and where they could end up

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 21:51:33 +0000

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.

2023-2024 Wolf Pack Basketball Season Review

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 02:24:14 +0000

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.

Behind the Scenes at the Spike It Voleyball Tournament

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 21:00:58 +0000

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”.

Wolf Pack Basketball: What the Heck just happened!?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 22:09:02 +0000

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.

Will UNR bounce back following a poor Mountain West tournament showing?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:55 +0000

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.

Can UNR Basketball Keep Winning?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 5 Mar 2024 21:54:50 +0000

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.

Grape Talk

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 5 Mar 2024 20:29:00 +0000

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 calls game!!

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 1 Mar 2024 00:40:38 +0000

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.

UNR Wolf Pack Gets An Easy Win and Heads to Road on Friday

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:47:49 +0000

In the Wolf Den: UNR Steals Victory from UNLV on the road! Cowboys Next.

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 22:13:49 +0000

Can UNR Wolf Pack bounce back after heartbreaking loss?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 22:13:59 +0000

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.

Wolf Pack stun Aztecs in OT thriller!

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:43:14 +0000

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.

UNR Wolf Pack Men's Basketball looks to stay on track against another tough conference opponent

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 9 Feb 2024 22:12:27 +0000

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.

Yik Yak Yappers at the University of Nevada Reno

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 7 Feb 2024 00:15:03 +0000

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.

In the Wold Den: Wolf Pack embarrassed by New Mexico Lobos. Can they bounce back?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:33:34 +0000

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.

In The Wolf Den with Jack Sabin

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:32:53 +0000

Jack Sabin starts a new regular feature here with lookaheads and lookbacks on Nevada mens basketball.

Lawlor's Bat Cave

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:19:53 +0000

Why do bats keep showing up for UNR home men's basketball games? Kailee Bryant, Derek Raridon, Dominic Gutierrez and Saurabh Chawla investigate.

Tracking the Evolution of NIL Deals for UNR’s Athletes

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 19:51:24 +0000

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

Men's Basketball Tries to Rebound after 1st Loss

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:44:13 +0000

Derek Raridon has the final Wolf Pack sports minute for the Fall 2023 semester. Keep subscribed to get new sports updates in Spring 2024.

A New Football Coach and Basketball Teams Looks to Pursue Winning Streak

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 5 Dec 2023 21:15:21 +0000

Audrey Alavi has the details on a busy week for the Wolf Pack, from a new coach to keeping a winning streak alive.

Two Knights in Reno Talk Slump, Hockey Drama, Crazy Penalties and Rumors

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 03:12:26 +0000

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.

Double Doubleheaders Up Ahead for Wolf Pack Basketball

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:50:20 +0000

This week's Wolf Pack Tuesday sports minute is with Audrey Alavi.

UNR Volleyball Coach Fired while Men's Basketball Off to Great Start

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:50:20 +0000

Amanda Durand recaps six big Wolf Pack games, a coach's firing and looks ahead to this week in UNR sports.

Wolf Pack Have Strong Basketball Debuts, More Football Misery

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:35:47 +0000

Archie Smith has this week's recap and lookahead for Wolf Pack sports from the gridiron to hard courts.

Looking to Nevada's Men's and Women's 2023-24 Basketball

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 7 Nov 2023 20:59:41 +0000

Kailee Bryant takes her microscope to UNR's hardwood courts for our weekly Wolf Pack update.

UNR Men's Wolf Pack Basketball Attempts Return to March Madness

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 2 Nov 2023 19:52:04 +0000

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.

Sin Bin Vegas on Three Knights in Reno

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 19:42:12 +0000

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.

Nevada Football Team Seeks Third Win in a Row

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 19:35:50 +0000

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.

Meeting Reno Raider Nation Members

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 14:49:21 +0000

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.

Fringe Sports Paris Edition: Unusual Sports Showcased at the 2024 Olympics

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:41:52 +0000

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.

Star Nevada Guard Jarod Lucas Steps Into the Hotbox

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 23:50:23 +0000

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.

Nevada Finally Wins in Football

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:30:59 +0000

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.

Nevada Guard Kenan Blackshear Visits Hotbox Ahead of New Season

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:13:05 +0000

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.

Walking the Line on the Fringe Sportcast

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:15:13 +0000

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.

Three Knights in Reno: Season Debut Spectacular

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:08:02 +0000

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.

Tuesday Recap: Cannon Remains Scarlet Red, but Voleyball Team Wins

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:58:39 +0000

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 year In 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.

The Hotbox Turns to Alternative Sports with the Fringe Sportscast

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:59:11 +0000

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.

Women's Golf, Soccer and Fremont Cannon on Wolf Pack Tuesday Sports Minute

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:45:11 +0000

Kat Fulwider gets you up to date on the big Wolf Pack sports news.

Reno Raider Nation Podcast on Hotbox: Recaps & Looking Ahead

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 6 Oct 2023 15:24:23 +0000

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.

What's Not Working for College Students Who Work

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 5 Oct 2023 20:14:51 +0000

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.

The Modern Colonizers or How to Travel Ethically?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 4 Oct 2023 21:39:44 +0000

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.

Nevada Greek Life - Fraternity Controversies

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 4 Oct 2023 21:21:53 +0000

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.

Reno ranked happiest place in the US, says who?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 4 Oct 2023 21:00:29 +0000

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.

Catching up with the Wolf Pack's Offensive Weapon Sean Dollars

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 4 Oct 2023 01:40:16 +0000

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.

Wolf Pack Sports Minute Looks Forward for UNR Basketball and Football

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 4 Oct 2023 00:37:58 +0000

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.

Where's our New Den Going to Be?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:49:23 +0000

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.

What's Tailgating Like at the University of Nevada, Reno?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:23:31 +0000

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.

Three Knights in Reno

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:24:57 +0000

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.

Wolf Pack Tuesday Sports Minute Introduces E-Sports

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:20:56 +0000

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.

Reno Raiders Nation Makes Its Debut on the Hotbox

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 01:34:33 +0000

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.

UNR Wolf Pack Tries to Avoid Going 0-4

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:49:37 +0000

Our Wolf Pack Sports Minute looks back at the last UNR football game and looks forward to their next with Jeremiah Sampson.

What's Wrong With the UNR Wolf Pack Football Team?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:11:01 +0000

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.

Inaugural Wolf Pack Tuesday Sports Minute

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:46:57 +0000

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.

Inflation in Meal & Housing Plans at UNR

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 8 Sep 2023 15:44:35 +0000

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.

UNR Students, what’s on your fall calendar?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 7 Sep 2023 20:56:42 +0000

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.

What's your PhD project at UNR? Spirituality among Service Learning Instructors

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 5 May 2023 19:22:35 +0000

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.

What's Your Major at UNR: The PR Track in Journalism

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 4 May 2023 15:24:26 +0000

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.

What's Your Major at UNR Looks into Environmental Science

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 17:45:21 +0000

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.

Farewell to Basketball and to our Current Team

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 23:49:02 +0000

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.

UNR Men's Basketball Heads to MW Tournaments after Disappointing Loses

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 7 Mar 2023 23:03:31 +0000

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.

What's Your Major? A Mechanical Engineering Student at UNR

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 7 Mar 2023 03:26:26 +0000

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.

What's Your Major at UNR? A New Series

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:30:53 +0000

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.

UNR Men’s Basketball Looks To NCAA Tournament, Baseball and Softball Kick Off

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 21:30:19 +0000

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.

Wolf Pack Looking Good in Basketball, Super Bowl Picks Are In

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 7 Feb 2023 21:55:29 +0000

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.

Nevada Basketball Teams Hope to Maintain Home Court Dominance

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 23:17:36 +0000

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.

Is Nevada Ready to Legalize Psychedelics?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 21:34:32 +0000

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.

Nevada Vote Update: Laxalt Concedes, A Split Ticket and Young Voters Have Impact

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 22:09:57 +0000

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.

What's Happening to the Pack on the Gridiron?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 3 Nov 2022 04:00:03 +0000

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.

Student Apathy in 2022 Midterms: Understanding and Preventing it.

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 20:50:26 +0000

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.

Four Women on Why Men Cheat

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 22:37:42 +0000

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?

Nevada Football Woes, with Hopes for Basketball

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 22:31:53 +0000

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.

Breaking Up 101: How to Take Care of Yourself After Taking Care of a Man

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 23:23:21 +0000

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.

Is Television On a Serious Decline?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 7 Oct 2022 20:46:36 +0000

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.

Talking Modern Horror Stories

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 7 Oct 2022 20:39:09 +0000

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.

Hotbox Tips on How To Improve your Fantasy Football Performances

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 7 Oct 2022 20:13:15 +0000

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 Students Discuss their Sustainability as Well as Efforts to Make their Campus Greener

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 7 Oct 2022 15:52:23 +0000

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.

The Importance of Mental Health for Student Athletes

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 6 Oct 2022 14:20:16 +0000

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.

NFL Week 5 Preview with Russ Reinap

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 6 Oct 2022 14:05:34 +0000

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.

The Vet, the Athlete, the Non-Linear: Three A-Typical Students at UNR Compare Paths

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 5 Oct 2022 21:16:12 +0000

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.

Our Music Experts Dissect the Current Fall 2022 Billboard 100

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 5 Oct 2022 21:00:38 +0000

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.

The Uncertain Future of Micro-Mobility in Reno, Nevada

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 5 Oct 2022 19:55:35 +0000

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.

A #NevadaVote Voter Guide for 2022 Midterms, for top Nevada races and ballot questions

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 4 Oct 2022 20:35:44 +0000

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.

Quizlet sob stories: Paywalls are the bane of college students’ existences

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 02:51:06 +0000

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.

The Brad and Jake Takes on Wolf Pack Sports

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 21:31:03 +0000

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.

UNR Football Back at It and Changing Weather

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:48:40 +0000

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.

Unite Here Reno Ramps Up Canvassing for Voters

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000

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.

The Sean and Reyden Recap Debut

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 23:02:09 +0000

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.

Mosquito Fire Smokes UNR Students Off Campus

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 22:34:54 +0000

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.

Reynolds Hotbox, Sports Edition Fall 2022, NFL

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 22:09:00 +0000

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.

Experiencing a Balloon Ride in Reno

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 8 Sep 2022 21:25:41 +0000

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.

Nevada Vote Returns to Hotbox for 2022 Midterms

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 6 Sep 2022 19:49:52 +0000

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.

Real or Fake IDs: Are New Scanners in Reno Bars Working?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 10 May 2022 15:47:41 +0000

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.

Queer Language: Appreciation vs Appropriation

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 4 May 2022 15:20:57 +0000

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.

Reno Car Culture Gets More Inclusive

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:45:55 +0000

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.

Dry Winter Causes Premature Summer Plans, but Forecast for Nevada Baseball Looks Promising

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000

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.

Mental Wellness and Drag Queens at UNR

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 23:09:03 +0000

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.

Would Our Professors Let their Kids Play Football?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 7 Apr 2022 21:03:30 +0000

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.

Let’s Talk About Sex (Education)!

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 5 Apr 2022 22:11:42 +0000

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.

Hitting the Century Mark at the Reynolds School of Journalism

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:15:20 +0000

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.

We're Finally Getting a Spring Break!

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 9 Mar 2022 01:49:21 +0000

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.

A Shero's Journey

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 1 Mar 2022 23:10:24 +0000

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

A Student Perspective on the Ukraine War

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 1 Mar 2022 23:03:23 +0000

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.

Lifting the Mask Mandate and Reviewing the Super Bowl

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 23:56:50 +0000

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.

Hotbox Returns with ASUN Elections Overview and Plenty More

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 1 Feb 2022 23:57:53 +0000

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.

Sex, Dating, and Gender Identities Among College Students

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 21:00:54 +0000

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.

A Podcast Teaser for the 2021 RSJ Documentary Film Festival

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Sat, 27 Nov 2021 22:13:37 +0000

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.

From Anime Brawls to Disappeared Women at Casinos

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 20:00:38 +0000

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.

Rachel Jackson: Sharing Reno’s queer stories

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 21:35:07 +0000

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.

Stop, drop, and pass the rolls... Thanksgiving is Around the Corner

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Mon, 8 Nov 2021 16:34:28 +0000

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.

News Deserts are Growing and Why That's a Problem

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Sun, 7 Nov 2021 21:58:40 +0000

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.

Deep Diving into Working with Kids including with ADHD

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Sat, 6 Nov 2021 20:54:01 +0000

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.

Prioritizing Mental Health in the Age of Social Media and the Pandemic

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 5 Nov 2021 15:59:54 +0000

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.

UNR Men's Basketball Walk-on Jason Mensah Details His Journey Ahead of New Season

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 4 Nov 2021 21:23:56 +0000

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.

Ways to Survive Halloweekend in the Biggest Little City

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 20:45:22 +0000

Two college students relive some of their own Halloween childhood memories and explain what students are up to these days on Halloween night.

On Cheating and Spooky Dog Tacos

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:24:48 +0000

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.

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 7 Oct 2021 21:28:26 +0000

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.

Bonus Book Club Episode with Local Author Thomas Lloyd Qualls

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 1 Oct 2021 19:35:57 +0000

The Hotbox goes in book club mode in this bonus episode with Catherine Schofield interviewing local author Thomas Lloyd Qualls.

Sol and Makayla's Big Return with Subcultures and Candy Dances on their Minds

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 22:49:31 +0000

The Reynolds Hotbox is back talking about subcultures in Reno, Bucky our mascot, the upcoming Candy Dance in Genoa and plenty more.

New Hosts: Welcome Sol and Makayla and Fall Activities in Reno

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 9 Sep 2021 20:40:00 +0000

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.

Don’t Flash Your Webcam: International Sexting and Internet Law

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 12 May 2021 18:39:20 +0000

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.

Women Photographers on Safety and Evolving Ethics out in the Field

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:05:00 +0000

Reynolds Sandbox reporters Alexandra Rush and Rachel Jackson look into street photography, safety measures and evolving ethics while taking photos in public.

Nerd and Geek Culture in Reno

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:30:00 +0000

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.

Hate is a Virus: What it Means to be Asian-American in 2021

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 22:30:00 +0000

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.

March Madness, from Upsets to Gender Discrepancies

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000

HotBox hits the courts as Johanna and Sean join host Matt to discuss March Madness, from upsets to unequal treatment of women's teams.

Young Restaurant Workers During COVID-19, From a Busser to a General Manager

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:25:00 +0000

Co hosts Matt and Johanna look at the ins and outs of working in Reno's restaurant industry during the pandemic and adapting.

Subcultures of Reno: From Longboarders to Breaking into the Comic Book Content Space

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:07:58 +0000

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.

White Supremacists Pervasive in US and at UNR?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 9 Feb 2021 23:10:00 +0000

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

Studying Abroad Before, During and After COVID-19

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 2 Dec 2020 20:39:45 +0000

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.

Podcast Highlights from a Reynolds School of Journalism Podcast Class

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 2 Dec 2020 16:42:05 +0000

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.

Nevada Vote, Feeling Anxious about Results while Looking at Memes of Ourselves

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 5 Nov 2020 21:58:57 +0000

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.

Nevada Votes and We Wait for Results

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 3 Nov 2020 23:41:17 +0000

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.

#NevadaVote, Local Reno Edition, Devon Reese vs. Eddie Lorton for At-Large Council seat

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 20:32:30 +0000

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.

#NevadaVote Edition, Early Voting and Specific Demographics

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 20:36:33 +0000

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.

Diversity Reporting, COVID-19 Diaries and the Indigenous People's Day of Rage

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 21:40:51 +0000

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.

Whitewashing Culture on TikTok and Body Modifications at Work, Our Explainer Episode

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 8 Oct 2020 19:53:17 +0000

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.

Nevada Vote Voter Guide Edition

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Wed, 7 Oct 2020 05:40:56 +0000

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.

#NevadaVote Previews Trump vs. Biden Debate

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 20:12:53 +0000

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.

Subcultures of Reno, from Piercings to Skateboarding

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:26:03 +0000

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.

#NevadaVote 2020, Will Election Cycle Be "Hazardous"?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 22:53:05 +0000

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, On Free Speech, Strat Comm and the Methods of Turning Point USA

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Mon, 6 Apr 2020 16:00:48 +0000

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, On Women in Podcasting and the Werk It Festival

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Mon, 3 Feb 2020 16:29:08 +0000

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, A TV Anchor and Card Playing Vlogger

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 19:15:56 +0000

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, A Student Reporter Denouncing Racism on Campus

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:54:58 +0000

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.

Ezequiel Korin, Exploring Technological Communications amid the Diasporic Experience

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:16:59 +0000

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.

Dr. Myrton Running Wolf, on Adam Sandler Giving Us a Native American Rosa Parks Moment

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 18:40:55 +0000

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.

Donica Mensing, Why Are Newsrooms Shrinking while Journalism Programs Grow?

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 18:15:39 +0000

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.

The Doctor is in Your Pocket! Mobile approaches to personal wellbeing with Dr. Laura Crosswell

usnico@gmail.com (Nico Colombant) — Fri, 6 Dec 2019 17:54:06 +0000

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.

Bourne Morris, A Writer and Trailblazer from the Reynolds School of Journalism

usnico@gmail.com (Reynolds Media Lab) — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:44:00 +0000

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.

Taylor Johnson, On Covering White Extremists, Black Baiting, and Becoming Campus Famous

usnico@gmail.com (Reynolds Media Lab) — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 22:16:00 +0000

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.

Dave Maass, From Journalist to Advocate with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, A Muckraker Seeking Positive Change

usnico@gmail.com (Reynolds Media Lab) — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 20:56:00 +0000

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.

Paro Pain, Deconstructing Trump's Twitter Account and the Future of Journalism and Democracy

usnico@gmail.com (Reynolds Media Lab) — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 20:46:00 +0000

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.

A Chat with American Anarchists

usnico@gmail.com (Reynolds Media Lab) — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 20:32:00 +0000

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.

The Last Poets: A chat with the Grandfathers of Hip-Hop

usnico@gmail.com (Reynolds Media Lab) — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 03:51:00 +0000

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.

The Food Festival Episode

usnico@gmail.com (Reynolds Media Lab) — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 01:13:00 +0000

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.

American Sports: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly!

usnico@gmail.com (Reynolds Media Lab) — Wed, 9 May 2018 15:54:00 +0000

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.

Reporting on Homelessness: the Our Town Reno Initiative

usnico@gmail.com (Reynolds Media Lab) — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 22:10:00 +0000

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.

Pet Culture: Why Do Americans Love Their Dogs More than Other Humans?

usnico@gmail.com (Reynolds Media Lab) — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 18:35:00 +0000

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’.

A Queer Kenyan's Poet American Journey

usnico@gmail.com (Reynolds Media Lab) — Tue, 6 Mar 2018 22:47:00 +0000

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.

Defining Success in America

usnico@gmail.com (Reynolds Media Lab) — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 18:01:00 +0000

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.

Surviving a Mass Murderer

usnico@gmail.com (Reynolds Media Lab) — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 19:46:00 +0000

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.

Unmasking American Music with Dr. Albert R. Lee

usnico@gmail.com (Reynolds Media Lab) — Tue, 7 Nov 2017 18:01:00 +0000

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.