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Reynolds HotBox

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Reynolds HotBox is a podcast for university students in the Reno, Nevada area by students from the Reynolds School of Journalism, looking into a wide range of topics, from sports to pop culture to student issues.

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Latest episode

May 8, 2026

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Episodes

UNR Student Faces Backlash Online After Calling Out Students Holding Borgs Spelling Racial Slur 08.05.2026

Dreanna Haywood spent her first semester at the University of Nevada, Reno the way many students do, focused on getting good grades and adjusting to campus life, after transferring from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Online though, the 20-year-old sophomore became a central figure, helping expose two UNR students holding “borgs” arranged to spell out a racial slur, before herself facing back...

The Cost of Parking at UNR: What Students Should Know 08.05.2026

Ever wondered where all your parking money at UNR actually goes? On this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, Grace, Janessa, and Hudson break down the reality of parking at the University of Nevada, Reno. From over 9,000 parking spaces to more than $4.4 million made from permits and nearly $650,000 from citations alone, we’re diving into the numbers behind one of the biggest student frustrations on ca...

After Class: Final Episode, Is College Worth It? 08.05.2026

The final episode of After Class is finally here! Host Jadee and guests Maddie Youngblood and Alejandra Lopez have a final discussion about college and if it is actually worth it. Sometimes college can feel like a waste of time but on the other hand it can feel like it is one of the greatest choices someone has made for themselves.

After Class, Episode 14: Family Pressure 08.05.2026

Welcome back to another episode of After Class! Episode 14 is about the pressure of family and how sometimes it can affect you mentally. Host Jadee and guest Alejandra Lopez talk about their own personal experiences about how sometimes families can be your biggest challengers in life.

After Class: Saving Your Mental Health 08.05.2026

Mental Health is one of the biggest topics in college. Being drained from over working, over studying and having too much to do on the side creates mental challenges. Join Angel Romero Rayner and host Jadee on episode 13 of After Class to hear about their own journeys.

After Class: Fighting Loneliness 08.05.2026

School can get busy but also quite lonely at times away from family and childhood friends. Jadee talks about her own experiences dealing with loneliness on campus.

After Class: Roommates? 07.05.2026

Host Jadee talks about her experiences with college roommates. She shares her insights about what it was like for her to share a space with a complete stranger and later peers.

After Class: Skipping Class? 07.05.2026

Skipping class is a hot topic among college students and whether it’s life, being sick, or traveling reasons sometimes it is unavoidable. Host Jadee talks about her experience about what it was like when she did it herself.

Touch Base, From Baseball to Softball as a firefighter 07.05.2026

Grace Foerschler and Sahara Kaleem interview Dean Foerschler, a firefighter who recently participated in the 13th annual Wildland firefighter foundation softball tournament. In this episode, Dean breaks down his experiences growing up as an avid baseball fan and player, as well as the effects of stepping back on the mound after nearly five years away from the sport.

After Class, Episode 9, Getting Help from Others 07.05.2026

After Class is at it again with another episode! Host Jadee talks about how beneficial professors are during stressful times. When in need for help, Jadee always goes out to seek guidance with her fellow peers, professors, and advisors. She shares her stories and gives out advice to those who could be in the same situation.

Episode 8 of After Class, Dealing with the Stress of Money 07.05.2026

On this episode of After Class with the Reynolds Hotbox, host Jadee talks about the stresses of money. Being financially unstable is difficult especially when in college. Listen to episode 8 and how Jadee shares her burdens.

Adaptive Hockey Thrives at Reno Ice, by Cece Arroyo 04.05.2026

The city of Reno began its adaptive sports program in 2008, and since Reno Ice first opened in January 2021, they have been an integral part of that program. Sled hockey is an adaptive sport where players use specialized sleds that sit on top of two hockey blades, along with two special hockey sticks with teeth on the ends to help players propel themselves along the ice. It is also one of the firs...

Quick Pack Wolfies Recap 28.04.2026

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

Quick Pack Recap Gives an Update on Wolf Pack Softball 21.04.2026

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

How Did We Do on Our Brackets, and Talking Basketball Media with Nancy Hall 11.04.2026

In this episode of Bracket Busters, the Jace, Juliana and Josue crew recap the chaos of March Madness – busted brackets, bold predictions, and one co-host who actually called it right 👀 After breaking down their bracket wins (and losses), the team sits down with Reno native Nancy Hall, a social media specialist for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever. Nancy shares her journey from Reno High Scho...

How is Nevada Baseball Doing So Far This Season? 10.04.2026

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

Hockey Talk and the Growth of Ice Hockey in Northern Nevada 08.04.2026

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 07.04.2026

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 07.04.2026

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 07.04.2026

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

Quick Pack Recap: Can Nevada Baseball Sustain the Momentum? 03.04.2026

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

We Got Fooled on April Fools’ Day 02.04.2026

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 31.03.2026

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 20.03.2026

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 19.03.2026

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

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