Reynolds HotBox

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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