Behind The Beat

What is the UNLV CARE Center—and what can it actually do for students? In this episode of Behind the Beat, 91.5 HD2 The Beat’s Young Vegas talks with Sam from the CARE Center about confidential support available to the UNLV community and the events planned for Domestic Violence Awareness Month at UNLV this October.

The conversation breaks down the CARE Center’s resources for people impacted by power-based violence, including sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking and family violence. Sam also explains how students can support victim survivors, recognize warning signs, become active bystanders and help create a safer campus community.

UNLV students looking for ways to get involved in October will also hear about free Domestic Violence Awareness Month events, including CARE Center presentations, Ink in Action with the Barrick Museum of Art, Don’t Be Chicken: Active Bystander Training, Purple Thursday and Take Back the Night on October 29.

In this episode:

• What the UNLV CARE Center does
• Who can use CARE Center services
• Confidential support for students, faculty and staff
• Domestic Violence Awareness Month at UNLV
• Free October events and ways for students to participate
• Take Back the Night at UNLV
• Active-bystander training and healthy relationships
• How to recognize and respond to signs of domestic violence
• How to support a friend or fellow student who discloses violence
• On-campus and off-campus resources for victim survivors

The CARE Center’s care line is available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 702-895-0602. The CARE Center also offers in-person and virtual appointments and can connect members of the campus community with additional resources.

Behind the Beat is produced by the student voices of 91.5 HD2 The Beat, UNLV’s student-run radio station, sharing the people, resources, events and opportunities that shape student life at UNLV.

Meet UNLV Battle of the Bands champions Ghosts in the Rafters in this high-energy season finale of Behind the Beat. Recorded at UNLV’s Greenspun Hall, this exclusive interview dives into the band’s pop punk with breakdowns sound, musical influences ranging from Blink-182 and My Chemical Romance to Metallica, their songwriting process, upcoming EP I Feel It All, and what it felt like winning Battle of the Bands before gearing up for iconic performances like the Whisky a Go Go. Plus, hosts reflect on the growth of Behind the Beat, standout interviews, and building one of UNLV radio’s most engaging student-led music podcasts. A must-watch for fans of emerging rock bands, Las Vegas music, pop punk, student media, and behind-the-scenes artist conversations. 

 In Episode 6 of Behind the Beat, Chris, Ava, and Tony pull back the curtain on life inside UNLV’s student-run radio powerhouse, 91.5 HD2 The Beat. From Battle of the Bands hype and campus events to gaming bright spots, AI creativity, and behind-the-scenes station culture, this episode captures the energy of college media at its best. Special guest Canon joins the crew to share his path from middle school and high school video production to UNLV radio, juggling multiple student media organizations, surviving burnout, and finding his voice on air. It’s a fun, honest, and inspiring conversation about broadcasting, creativity, college life, and building your future in media—one show at a time. 

 Take a behind-the-scenes look at UNLV’s student-run radio station on this episode of Behind the Beat. The crew dives into campus life, previews the upcoming Battle of the Bands event, and sits down with newly elected Vice President Dartanian Williams to talk about his journey from military service to media production. From student leadership to live event planning, this episode highlights the energy, creativity, and opportunities inside 91.5 The Beat—Nevada’s top college radio station 

Step behind the curtain of UNLV’s student-run radio station in this episode of Behind the Beat, the podcast giving listeners an inside look at life at 91.5 KUNV — the best smooth jazz station in America.

Hosts Chris, Ava, and Tony return for Episode 3 with special guest Janaya Gibson, a journalism student and promotions photographer for the station. Janaya shares how she got started in photography, what it’s like documenting events for UNLV radio, and how she balances school, creative work, and life as a young media professional.

The conversation explores student media, photography careers, content creation, and the real behind-the-scenes work that powers a college radio station. From learning Adobe Audition to capturing major campus events like UNLV Homecoming, this episode highlights the creative energy driving student broadcasting.

You’ll also hear about travel, career inspiration, building a photography brand, and how student media opens doors to opportunities in journalism, radio, and digital content.

If you’ve ever wondered how a college radio station operates—or what it takes to build a career in media—this episode gives you the inside story.

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In Episode 2 of Behind The Beat, the team pulls back the curtain on what really happens at 91.5 The Beat HD2 — Nevada’s number one student-run radio station.

Chris, Ava, and Tony kick things off with their new “Bright Spot of the Week” segment, sharing real-life college moments about family visits, nostalgic music, friendships, gaming, and surviving Maryland Parkway traffic during rush hour.

The crew is then joined by special guest Maya, Street Team Manager for The Beat. She breaks down how the Street Team promotes concerts, giveaways, and campus events across UNLV, what it’s like engaging students at Freedom of Speech area, and how they use games like Jenga, Connect Four, trivia, and raffles to drive interaction. Maya also talks about balancing 20 credits, double majoring, future military plans, basketball, crochet, and what makes Homecoming one of her favorite campus memories.

If you’ve ever wondered how a college radio station builds energy on campus — this episode gives you the inside look.

Behind The Beat is recorded at the KUNV Studios in Las Vegas at UNLV.

Hosted by Christen Davis
 Featuring Ava Perez and Tony Genosa
 Recorded at 91.5 The Beat HD2 – UNLV

What really happens behind the mic at UNLV’s student-run radio station?

In the premiere episode of Behind the Beat, hosts Chris, Ava, and Tony take you inside 91.5 HD2 The Beat, Nevada’s leading college radio station, for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at life in student media.

From how they landed their on-air shows to what it’s like hitting the “ON AIR” button for the first time, this episode dives into:

• The origin story of Behind the Beat
• What it’s like working at a college-run radio station
• How students write liners and promote campus events
• The fast-paced culture of UNLV student media
• Personal stories from hosts with wildly different backgrounds
• A fun round of “Two Truths and a Lie”
• Rapid-fire this-or-that questions to get to know the team

You’ll also learn how 91.5 HD2 The Beat platforms student voices across UNLV and beyond — offering opportunities in broadcasting, promotions, social media, event production, and live radio hosting.

Whether you're a UNLV student, aspiring broadcaster, or just curious about college radio culture, this episode gives you your official backstage pass.

Follow along and discover what really happens… Behind the Beat.