College Speaks

In this episode of College Speaks, hosts Star Posner, Grayson Melner, Shyla Cowboy, and Noah Ramirez sit down for a candid conversation about the real experiences of college life — from balancing work, classes, and internships to navigating friendships, social media, and the pressure of preparing for life after graduation.

The UNLV student panel reflects on whether high school truly prepares students for adulthood, the role advisors and mentors play in academic success, and how financial literacy is often missing from traditional education. The conversation also dives into student debt, the value of higher education, and the different paths students take when pursuing their careers.

Along the way, the hosts discuss modern college culture, including social media habits, TikTok trends, building friendships on campus, and the challenges of maintaining a work-life-school balance while trying to graduate.

College Speaks is a student-hosted podcast where UNLV students share honest conversations about college culture, media, career preparation, and the experiences shaping today’s generation of students.


What is College Speaks?

College Speaks is a student-driven podcast produced by the next generation of broadcasters at the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies at UNLV.

Hosted by Noe Ramirez, Shyla Calloway, Star Posner, and Grayson Malner

Each episode features real, unfiltered conversations about the issues shaping college life today — from student debt and gap years to career uncertainty, independence, media literacy, and what it actually means to transition from teenager to adult in today’s world.

College Speaks is more than just a discussion show — it’s a hands-on training ground where future broadcasters learn professional production, interviewing, critical thinking, and storytelling in a real-world environment.

If you’re a high school student considering college, a current undergrad finding your path, or someone curious about how young adults are navigating higher education in 2026, this podcast offers authentic student voices and thoughtful perspectives.

🎧 Hosted and produced by Noe Ramirez
Executive produced by Jason Beatty
Recorded in the KUNV Studios – Las Vegas
🎓 Powered by the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies.
📡 Broadcast on 91.5 KUNV and distributed worldwide.

Syndication Available:
College stations worldwide can carry College Speaks. For syndication inquiries, email jason.beatty@unlv.edu for more information.