Best Reynolds Media Lab Podcasts (2025)

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The Cost of Independence for Nevada Students 3:51

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Like many young adults across the country, college age residents of northern Nevada are feeling the pinch with the rise of the cost of living while wages remain stagnant. Reporting by April McCutcheon.By Nico Colombant

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The Art of Thrifting is Getting More Refined 2:00

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Earlier this year President Donald Trump passed an executive order abolishing a tax exemption on packages $800 dollars or less. With prices rising on clothing orders from outside the United States reporter Gwenyth Fahrney explored how some students at the University of Nevada, Reno are dodging high prices.…

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At the Zumba Class at the University of Nevada 4:51

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Like many people in early adulthood, students at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) are searching for ways to stay active, be involved in the community, and make friends with others. For three students in their twenties, the biweekly Zumba classes at the UNR gym fulfill all that. Maddie Gauthier reports.…

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Rising Housing Costs Challenge Reno Students On and Off Campus 3:12

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After freshman year, University of Nevada, Reno students are no longer required to live on campus. But as new student housing complexes continue to rise around the university, many are left wondering — are the amenities worth the price? And how do students manage the growing costs of rent, utilities, and tuition while trying to focus on their educa…

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Behind the Scenes: Ceramic Society’s Paint Your Own Pottery 3:16

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At the University of Nevada, Reno, the Ceramic Society opens its doors twice each semester, inviting students from all backgrounds to paint their own pottery. What starts as a fun, hands-on art project soon becomes much more, a fundraiser to help students attend the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). This event takes them f…

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The Delicate Balancing Act Between School and Sports for D1 Athletes 3:51

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Balancing school and sports as a Division I athlete requires discipline, mental fortitude, and often, late nights with little rest. Student-athletes at the University of Nevada say the workload both on the field and in the classroom can be overwhelming.For junior women's soccer forward Charlotte Bonney, one of the hardest parts is staying mentally …

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No Show Choppa: The 2025 ASUN concert that never was. 16:50

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After the highly anticipated NLE Choppa ASUN concert was canceled, students were left with questions and little answers. Until now, in this episode of Reynolds Sandbox we sat down with two students who worked with ASUN during the planning process to unpack what really happened behind the scenes. Hosted by Leila Pace-Murphy, Rex and Rob.…

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Exploring the Campus “Pisser” Trend 14:00

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In this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, host Jack Carlisle is joined by RSJ students Riley Overstreet, Ally Larkin, and Maddie Gauthier to discuss the internet trend sweeping the nation: campus “pissers”. They break down what the trend is, why it has gained so much popularity, and how it has affected the UNR community.…

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The Dangers of Doomscrolling 31:03

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James Perez sits down with Sara Ewing, Nicolas Scolaro, and Truett Knepp to talk about their experiences with doom scrolling on social media, how it impacts their lives, and why it’s such an issue in the current age.By Nico Colombant

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Half Asleep, Fully Anxious at the University of Nevada 26:46

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Gwenyth Fahrney, Amanda Avilla and April McCutcheon discuss the effect stress causes on college students. They also listen in on a previous interview with Natalie, who talks about both the physical and psychological effects stress can cause.By Nico Colombant

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How Students View the Bad Bunny Controversy at Super Bowl 60 6:01

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On this latest Reynold Hotbox student reporters Tommy Mondani, Emilio Milo, and Jake Santiago discussed Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl performance, which has been met with controversy from some quarters, including conservative voices.By Nico Colombant

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PACK AI at Nevada: Journalism Students React 4:50

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Journalism students Emilio Milo, Beth Laslo, and Amanda Avilla, discuss Pack AI on the latest Hotbox episode. Pack AI is a new initiative starting this semester at the University of Nevada, Reno, that has had mixed reactions since its announcement.By Nico Colombant

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Web Bros: Flicks, Bricks, and Sentiments 1:11:41

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In the season one finale of the Web Bros Podcast, James Perez, Bobby Diaz, and Elijah Reyes talk about their time together in the cinema, the new LEGO Marvel releases, reflect on their time in the Reynolds Hotbox and the RSJ, and share what’s to come for the Web Bros.By Nico Colombant

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Echoes of Resistance: The UNR Governor’s Day Protest 28:43

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Join hosts Sophia Nebesky and Piper Heath as they uncover the 1970 anti-war demonstrations that rocked the University of Nevada, Reno campus in the wake of Nixon's decision to send U.S. troops into Cambodia and the subsequent Kent State shootings. Through oral histories and an interview with history professor Dr. Christopher von Nagy, they examine …

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Hot Takes with Confessions of a Hot Mess 45:45

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In this episode of Web Bros, James Perez, Bobby Diaz, and Elijah Reyes unpack anonymous college confessions submitted by UNR students and share their own hot takes on campus relationship life. They’re joined by special guest Emily Hess, a journalist, editor, and Confessions of a Hot Mess columnist, who brings her unique perspective to the conversat…

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Quick Pack Recap: Nevada Softball on All Cylinders 1:32

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Sia Liilii has our last quick pack recap of the season, focusing on Nevada's winning softball team.By Nico Colombant

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Web Bros: Through the Web of Love 1:06:03

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On the latest episode of Web Bros, James Perez, Bobby Diaz, and Elijah Reyes weave through their web of love. From middle school crushes to lessons learned, they open up about past relationships and share what they hope to find in the future.By Nico Colombant

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Behind the Scenes with Honey Plant in Reno Nevada 5:24

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Ever wonder what funk band Honey Plant gets up to behind the scenes? Lauren Juillerat and her media team with Biggest Little Bands caught up with the local group, Robin Low (vocals and bass), Noah Jeffery (saxophone), Matthew Nist (drums) and Sam Putney (guitar, synths, vocals) to chat about fun traditions, their practice spot, and how they define …

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Quick Pack Recap: Nevada Football Faces Challenging Offseason 1:01

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Vance Russell looks in detail into the Wolf Pack's football transfer portal with lots of departures, in what is shaping up to be a challenging offseason, after a string of difficult seasons.By Nico Colombant

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Insights from a University Student Who is Also a Cam Girl 21:23

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On this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, Elijah Reyes presents the interview he had with a student who does pornography on the chatroom website Chaturbate.This episode covers the why and how, the risks and who the student is behind the screen.Find this episode via our links or by looking for Reynolds Hotbox where you get your podcasts.…

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Web Bros: First We Pod Then, We Cast… 24:08

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On this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, James Perez, Bobby Diaz, and Elijah Reyes craft their thoughts on the recent Minecraft movie that swung its way to theaters last weekendWith memes spawning from the movie causing its popularity and chaos to McDonald’s and their Minecraft-themed toys, this episode talks everything about the Minecraft movie.…

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Nevada: So Are We Having This Concert “Or What”? 21:46

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On this Reynolds Hotbox episode, James Perez, Bobby Diaz & Elijah Reyes unpack the last-minute cancellation of the ASUN Spring Concert. Hear from a Wolf Shop employee who issued refunds & NLE Choppa fans left disappointed.By Nico Colombant

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Quick Pack Recap: Baseball Sweep, and Narrow Softball Loss 1:36

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MaryKate Atiglo presents recent Wolf Pack sports news as part of our weekly quick recap.By Nico Colombant

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University of Nevada Students Grapple With Frustrations 1:52

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Students at the University of Nevada, Reno are not always happy with the actions of the student government, fellow students and the administration. Samuel Kahnke reports on key gripping points in 2025.By Nico Colombant

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A Feature on the Convergence Dance Collective 2:24

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On March 17th and 18th the Convergence Dance Collective founded in 2024 presented their first show called Continuum. The company is composed of many UNR students, members of the dance community in town, and the two co-directors are UNR Alumni. Feature by Juliana PattonBy Nico Colombant

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Investigating the Death of Zeus, UNR’s beloved swan 21:26

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On this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, James Perez and Bobby Diaz dive into the limited information and alleged rumors about the tragic passing of Zeus, the iconic swan at the University of Nevada, Reno, who recently passed away on March 10th. The episode includes special guest Aaron Jay, a student who saw Zeus shortly before he died. The universi…

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Quick Pack Recap: Basketball is Over, While Baseball and Softball Have Ups and Downs 1:09

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This is the Quick Pack Recap. I’m your host this week, Alin Beane.Both Nevada basketball teams recently went out losing to end their seasons at the Mountain West Conference Tournaments.The men’s team defeated Fresno State in the first round 86 to 71, but fell to the eventual champions, the Colorado State Rams, in round two by a score of 67 to 59.Th…

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Quick Pack Recap: Wolf Pack Seasons Shaping Up or Reaching their End 1:40

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Nevada baseball stays hot, softball dominates, and men’s & women’s basketball battle in the Mountain West tournament. Plus, a huge win for men’s Tennis! Catch up on Wolf Pack sports this week with James Perez.By Nico Colombant

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Soundcheck with Different Musical Tastes On the Hotbox 18:33

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James Perez and Camryn Caruso dive into a talk about music from two different genres. Captivating songs from Indie Rock and Country are talked about as well as popular artists. Check out their different perspectives on the Reynolds Sandbox.By Nico Colombant

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2025 Hotbox Oscars Prediction 9:56

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This week on The Reynolds Hotbox is a discussion on the upcoming Academy Awards that air this Sunday! Join Piper and Sophia for a discussion on Best Actor, Best Picture, Directing & more! 🎞️Who do you think will be taking home awards this Sunday? 🏆By Nico Colombant

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February 25, 2025, Quick Pack Recap with McKenna Keglovits 1:06

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From basketball to baseball and softball, McKenna Keglovits has you covered on recent and upcoming Wolf Pack games.By Nico Colombant

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A resurgent Men's Wolf Pack Basketball Team 1:22

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This is the Quick Pack Recap. I’m your host this week James Williams. Let’s get right into it! This past week, your Wolfpack’s Men's basketball team took care of business against Fresno State with a dominating 94-69 win on Monday, Feb. 10, led by Redshirt Junior Nick Davidson with 25 points, 6 assists, and 2 rebounds.On Friday, Feb.14, the Men’s Ba…

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Upper Extremity Rehab and Return to Sport with Russ Linville-Part 2 35:40

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Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text! This is part 2 of our conversation with Russ Linville from Training Haus in Minneapolis Minnesota. We will finish our conversation on Upper extremity return to sport, and discuss whether or not surgical advancements and technology can help speed up rehab processes for our upper extremity athletes…

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Peak Perspective Team Looks at Wolf Pack's Flickering Hopes in Mountain West 15:05

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As the college basketball regular season winds down, Hotbox sports reporters Chase Dulude, Alin Beane and James Perez look into the race for the Mountain West regular season championship, battle for seeding, and NCAA Tournament hopes. For Nevada they preview the crucial stretch of games the Pack face that could determine its postseason fate.…

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Knockout KO Makes Its Debut on the Hotbox 5:35

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Join Wolf Pack Mack on this week’s premiere episode of Knockout KO as she recaps this week’s UFC title bout between Zhang Weili and Tatiana Suarez. With a unanimous decision from the judges and a great takedown in round one, we’ve got a lot to discuss. What did you think of the fight?By Nico Colombant

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Inside the Pocket Recaps the Less than Super Bowl 19:00

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In this Hotbox special of Inside the Pocket, Vance Russell, James Williams, Alessandro Guzman, and new member Devansh Mehra discuss the last NFL game of the 2024/25 season- Superbowl 59, from game-changing moments to the dominant performance by the Eagles, we break down the highs, the lows, and everything in between. With plenty of takes and no sho…

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Quick Pack Recap for Feb. 11, 2025 1:31

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Gavin Fanchar has an update on different Wolf Pack teams, from basketball to softball.By Nico Colombant

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Quick Pack Recap, February 4th 1:12

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Chase Dulude hosts this week's Quick Pack Recap with news on the Nevada Men's Basketball team with a huge rivalry win.Subscribe to the Reynolds Hotbox podcast to get a Quick Pack Recap in your earbuds every Tuesday.By Nico Colombant

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Spiderman Hot Takes in the Hotbox 14:21

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In this episode, James Perez, Bobby Diaz and Elijah Reyes debate who is personally their favorite Spiderman actor throughout his live-action history. They start by reminiscing with how Spiderman connected with them in their childhood, while talking about multiple movies, actors, and strangely, Ratatouille.…

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Full Court Pack Episode #1, Nevada Baskshitball (1-28-2025) 7:38

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On this week's edition of Full Court Pack on the Reynolds Hotbox, listen to Alin Beane, James Perez, Devansh Mehra, and Chase Dulude discuss Nevada’s 69-50 home loss to San Diego State last Saturday Jan 25th. Nevada narrowly avoided scoring the fewest points in Lawlor in what is turning out to be a difficult season.…

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On Deck: Comparing Sports Passions from Different Corners of the World 4:13

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This podcast episode discusses how different backgrounds shape our culture in sports, with two of our student journalists, Mary Kate Atiglo and Narim Kim, from different countries, namely Korea and Ghana, and two others from the U.S., Gavin Fanchar and McKenna Keglovits,By Nico Colombant

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Fourth and Long: Is the Chiefs Three-Peat Happening? 20:32

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Welcome to a Fourth & Long edition of the Hotbox! In the first ever episode of this football special, Vance Russell, James Williams, and Alessandro Guzman discuss the NFL Conference Championship games. They discuss both the NFC and AFC games while weighing in on why Kansas City Chiefs shouldn’t be the first team to achieve the three-peat.…

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Upper Extremity Rehab and Return to Sport with Russ Linville-Part 1 34:28

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Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text! For this episode we have Dr Russ Linville as our guest to talk about everything upper extremity rehab related and return to sport. Russ works at Training HAUS in Minneapolis Minnesota which is one of the leading sports medicine and athlet rehab centers in the US. We talk about everything from pos…

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Returning to golf after injury 31:57

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Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text! We cannot deny the fact that golf is one of the hottest sports out there for almost all of our patients of any age or athletic ability. That's why it is super disappointing for people when an injury hits, and they are not able to play. Some people may think that returning is so easy, but we need …

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Reno's Local Bands Find Place in West Coast Scene 10:32

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Reporter and local concertgoer Kade Collins highlights some great local bands, including Charity Kiss, Worm Shot, In the Works? and Pissmixer, shares a few personal anecdotes about the local scene, and gives an assessment of Reno's place in the greater west coast music scene.By Nico Colombant

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Scaling New Heights with UNR's Climbing Club 3:45

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At the University of Nevada, Reno, one student group is scaling new heights—literally. Nevada Climbing, the university’s rock climbing team, is not just a place to test your strength and endurance; it's a tight-knit community where students come together over a shared passion for climbing. Juliet Ojeda reports.…

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Intro to Kinetic Linking-How do we incorporate this into our practice? 40:19

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Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text! Its not just about treating one body part when an athlete comes in to rehab. Sure we have to fix their knee or hip or shoulder, but they really need to return to competitive athletics. That's why it's important to treat the whole body and makes sure that all body parts work together to output the…

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Musician Luke Hill passes time in Reno without committing arson. 17:22

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Luke Hill is a born-and-raised Renoite, a waiter at a local sushi restaurant, and a musician with the band Kings Row. In his bedroom, under a make-shift tent made from his comforter, he chats with Kade Collins about what it’s been like growing up in Reno and nearby suburbia through many economic shifts, including the current population and gentrify…

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UNR students lean into mental health services and community building in wake of the U.S presidential election 21:29

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How are you feeling after the U.S presidential election? Although Election Day is over a few weeks past, many have been grappling with the fallout of the result. Emotions are being experienced in a wide range, with some people elated, to others in despair. Students on UNR’s campus expressed these feelings and more, on the latest episode of the Reyn…

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Meniscal Repair: How are we treating this with our athletes? 34:35

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Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text! We end up discussing knee surgery all of the time, and our focus always ends up being on the ACL, but meniscus tears and meniscal repair is all too common with our athletic population. But, when these individuals come in, especially after surgery, how are we treating them. Are they non-weight bea…