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Senior Nicholas von Tscharner transfers to USD as part of his healing process when his mother passes away from osteoporosis.  Student Producers: Lily Rand

On a cross country mother-daughter road trip, JoHanna “J” Thompson, MPA, and Jade Thompson are confronted with white crosses and must navigate histories of racial and gender violence through intergenerational perspectives. Student Producer: Jazz Thompson

Olivia and Mike explain that receiving support from the Disabilities Learning Difference Resource Center is not an advantage, it's the leveling of the playing field.  Student Producer: Paige Augustine

Trigger Warning: This episode contains content about suicide. After struggling with depression and anxiety as a child, Trevor contemplates suicide and battles stigmas around mental health.  Student Producer: Hallie Wiltshire

The history of Junipero Serra and indigenous perspectives on the naming of Serra Hall.  Student Producer: Kristen Gengenbacher

Sebastian is simultaneously the best and worst group member in a team striving to win the Changemaker Challenge.  Student Producer: Olivia Duncan

Dr. Yi Sun recalls pleasant memories from her childhood in a Chinese courtyard community. Theme: Heart Student Producer: Noah Pallmeyer

USD Psychology Professor, Micheal Ichiyama, tells the story about how his parents met in horrible circumstances. Theme: Culture & Folklore Student Producer: Noah Pallmeyer

USD Student, DeZell Laton, tells us a story of overcoming internal doubts. Theme: Culture & Folklore Student Producer: Noah Pallmeyer

SD Engineering Professor Susan Lord describes how her response to discrimination led her to community. Theme: Heart Student Producer: Noah Pallmeyer

USD Professor, Lisa Nunn, recounts a story of unexpected kindness. Theme: Heart Student Producer: Noah Pallmeyer

TW: Suicide. USD Professor, Beth O'Shea, discusses her experience and perception of the now infamous George Pell. Theme: Faith Student Producer: Noah Pallmeyer

TW: Suicide. Retention Specialist, Ophelia Augustine, recalls the story and loss of her friend, Faith. Theme: Faith Student Producer: Daryan Gomez

Dr. Esteban Del Rio remembers his first days teaching at USD... and the event that turned one inside out for America. Theme: Bang Student Producer: Lily Yates

Dr. Leeva Chung recounts how lessons learned as a new professor mean she is still here after 23 years. Theme: Dark Student Producer: Lily Yates

TW: Substance Abuse. Isabel Gonzales talks about her struggles experiencing a hidden culture within the University of San Diego. Theme: Culture & Folklore Student Producer: Ryan Gentry

Dr. Ned Golubovic reminisces on his experiences of 'home' as an immigrant. Theme: Home Student Producer: Lily Yates

Student Michael Lomas leaves one home behind to make another as a Franciscan friar. Theme: A/part Student Producer: Lily Yates

Dr. Bradley Bond recounts coming into his identity at age nineteen. Theme: Home Student Producer: Lily Yates

First-year Ellie Frank presents home in a story and song. Theme: Home Student Producer: Lily Yates

Amen Ra, local spoken word artist, speaks his truth with a poem. Theme: Out Student Producer: Lily Yates

Gill Sotu, San Diego spoken word artist, waxes poetic on the meaning of "family." Theme: Roast Student Producer: Lily Yates

Poet Viet Mai explores the struggle of connecting to his roots. Theme: Culture & Folklore Student Producer: Lily Yates

Gill Sotu presents two poems about finding happiness in the mundane. Theme: Faith Student Producer: Lily Yates

Lily Yates delivers a heartfelt slam poem about the uncertainty of growing up. Theme: Normal Student Producer: Amulya Maddali