Reynolds Media Lab

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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May 8, 2026

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Episodes

An Education in Avalanche Safety 15.05.2024

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

There Goes Our Gmail Accounts 15.05.2024

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? 14.05.2024

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? 14.05.2024

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 08.05.2024

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 05.05.2024

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...

The French Flair on UNR Tennis Courts 01.05.2024

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 27.04.2024

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 hos...

2023-2024 Wolf Pack Basketball Season Review 15.04.2024

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 10.04.2024

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...

Wolf Pack Basketball: What the Heck just happened!? 22.03.2024

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? 19.03.2024

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...

Can UNR Basketball Keep Winning? 05.03.2024

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 05.03.2024

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!! 01.03.2024

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 23.02.2024
In the Wolf Den: UNR Steals Victory from UNLV on the road! Cowboys Next. 20.02.2024
Can UNR Wolf Pack bounce back after heartbreaking loss? 15.02.2024

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! 13.02.2024

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 09.02.2024

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 07.02.2024

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? 31.01.2024

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 27.01.2024

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

Lawlor's Bat Cave 15.12.2023

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 15.12.2023

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

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