Podcast
Reynolds HotBox
Hosted by Reynolds Media Lab · EN
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.
10episodes
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UNR Student Faces Backlash Online After Calling Out Students Holding Borgs Spelling Racial Slur
May 800:22:12Tap to summarizeDreanna Haywood spent her first semester at the University of Nevada, Reno the way many students do, focused on getting good grades and adjusting to campus life, after transferring from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Online though, the 20-year-old sophomore became a central figure, helping expose two UNR students holding “borgs” arranged to spell out a racial slur, before herself facing backlash for doing so. Haywood recently sat down to speak with student reporters and dived in on how she has navigated public and social media attention after speaking out about the situation.
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The Cost of Parking at UNR: What Students Should Know
May 800:04:46Tap to summarizeEver wondered where all your parking money at UNR actually goes? On this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, Grace, Janessa, and Hudson break down the reality of parking at the University of Nevada, Reno. From over 9,000 parking spaces to more than $4.4 million made from permits and nearly $650,000 from citations alone, we’re diving into the numbers behind one of the biggest student frustrations on campus. We also share real student experiences and discuss bigger questions around cost, accessibility, and whether students are actually getting what they pay for. Tune in to hear the full conversation! #ParkingParadox #TheReynoldsHotbox #StudentPodcast
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After Class: Final Episode, Is College Worth It?
May 800:50:53Tap to summarizeThe 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.
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After Class, Episode 14: Family Pressure
May 800:33:58Tap to summarizeWelcome 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.
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After Class: Saving Your Mental Health
May 800:32:42Tap to summarizeMental 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.
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After Class: Fighting Loneliness
May 800:16:21Tap to summarizeSchool 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.
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After Class: Roommates?
May 700:19:50Tap to summarizeHost 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.
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After Class: Skipping Class?
May 700:17:20Tap to summarizeSkipping 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.
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Touch Base, From Baseball to Softball as a firefighter
May 700:10:11Tap to summarizeGrace 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.
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After Class, Episode 9, Getting Help from Others
May 700:17:20Tap to summarizeAfter 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.
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