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John Halaka spoke about his experiences as the only Palestinian faculty member at USD for years and how he has adapted to his role as the Palestinian coalition leader. He discussed his work as a visual arts professor and how his art has been a form of spreading information and protest.  Student Producer: Ashley Larson

On April 3rd, 2025, campus coalition leaders Dr. Antonieta Mercado, Austin Galy, and John Halaka sat down to discuss their stories and coalition work. Student Producer: Ashley Larson

What does it look like to rest? What does rest open up and make possible? What do reparations look like in institutional spaces? Jay Rice, Dr. Ii, Devon Howard, Jesse Gathungu, and Myesha Henderson from the BSRC took time to discuss how they approach the idea of labor in the modern era. There was lively discussion between the students, faculty, and staff members about how they take time for themse...

Jay Rice talks about whitewashing during the Rest and Reparations There’s More Live event in collaboration with the Black Student Resource Commons. Student Producer: Ashley Larson

Khalia talks about the strong black woman trope during the Rest and Reparations There’s More Live event in collaboration with the Black Student Resource Commons. Student Producer: Ashley Larson

Devin talks about Dance during the Rest and Reparations There’s More Live event in collaboration with the Black Student Resource Commons. Student Producer: Ashley Larson

Jay Rice  talks about balancing activism during the Rest and Reparations There’s More Live event in collaboration with the Black Student Resource Commons. Student Producer: Ashley Larson

Jesse talks about black community during the Rest and Reparations There’s More Live event in collaboration with the Black Student Resource Commons. Student Producer: Ashley Larson

In collaboration with the Office of the Tribal Liaison, Gail Perez & Alberto Pulido respond: How would you describe, with the awareness of our present society, what it was like growing up with a sense of family and community?  Student Producer: Ashley Larson

In collaboration with the Office of the Tribal Liaison, Gail Perez & Alberto Pulido respond: If there is, is there a specific time or experience that inspired your life toward or through activism, resistance or active resistance? Student Producer: Ashley Larson

In collaboration with the Office of the Tribal Liaison, Gail Perez & Alberto Pulido respond: In what ways did living through great changes in society lead you to know how or where you wanted to lend yourself as a force for change in the community and or higher education? Student Producer: Ashley Larson

In collaboration with the Office of the Tribal Liaison, Gail Perez & Alberto Pulido respond: How have you been involved in the creation of the office of the tribal liaison? What message do you have for USD as a guiding recommendation and hopes for continuing in the works of the office of the tribal liaison? Student Producer: Ashley Larson

This month's There's More Live is a collaboration with the Office of the Tribal Liaison in honor of National Native American Heritage Month. USD community members Alberto López Pulido and Gail Perez share their stories of community activism and organizing in San Diego, Kumeyaay territory. Their activism is inseparable from who they are today and moving forward. Stories are shared in a ro...

A special collaborative episode of The Stoop with the BSRC for the USD campus community. Hosts Leila Day and Hana Baba start conversations about what it means to be Black, and how we talk about blackness in America, and globally. It was a celebration of Black joy in all its diversity. This event was a collaboration between the Black Student Resource Center and There's More. Student Producer:...

Theme: Palestine  Collaborator: Teach-In For Palestine Storytellers: Zeina Battikha, Zeina Zumot, Summer Ismaill Sponsors: Dean Noelle Norton, of the College of Arts & Sciences,  Brian Clack, Lindy Villa and Maggie McRae of the Humanities Center,  Mike Williams and Juan Carlos Rivas with the Changemaker Hub.  Student Producer: Ashley Larson

Students from USD's RSVP share stories about sexual assault and violence to help raise awareness and connect students to resources on campus.  Resources: C.A.R.E Advocate and Counseling Center: (619)-260-4655 University Ministry: (619) 260-4735 Student Producer: Ethan Takaha

Andrea Relopez talks about her relationship with USD and her identity throughout her time at the university.  Student Producer: Kate Buehrig

Pauline Herring describes her research on multiracial and multiethnic identities.  Student Producer: Kate Buehrig 

Emilia Orosco talks about the value of land acknowledgements at Universities.  Student Producer: Kate Buehrig

Monique Lynch discusses the importance of having conversations about where we come from.  Student Producer: Kate Buehrig

Briana Guardado talks about growing her community over her four years at USD and how meaningful it was to be engaged on campus.  Student Producer: Kate Buehrig

Zeina shares her experiences of hiding her Palestinian identity from classmates and friends due to people making assumptions about her and her beliefs Student Producer: Ashley Larson

Summer talks about how much pride she has in her Palestintain identity. She details facing prejudice from the Isreali government when visiting Jerusalem.  Student Producer: Ashley Larson

Zeina speaks about her travel to and from Palestine. She details the extensive journey her family must take to visit Isreal-occupied Palestine and how her vists have been different from her life in the United States.  Student Producer: Ashley Larson

Theme: Beyond Silence Collaborator: RSVP Peer Educators Sponsors: Dean Noelle Norton, of the College of Arts & Sciences,  Brian Clack, Lindy Villa and Maggie McRae of the Humanities Center,  Mike Williams and Juan Carlos Rivas with the Changemaker Hub.