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Professor Evelyn Díaz Cruz shares her story of persistence in standing up to her bullies in the Bronx.  Student Producer: Lily Rand

After spending the summer volunteering for Kupanda Kids, Dr. Laura Rivard shares the chaotic memories that changed her perspective. Theme: Growing Pains Student Producer: Lily Rand

Dr. Danell Scarborough reflects that community engagement is not always easy, but nevertheless important. Theme: Growing Pains Student Producer: Lily Rand

In times of hopelessness about the climate crisis, Dr. Emily Young from the Nonprofit Institute remembers that the biggest change starts at the local level. Theme: Growing Pains Student Producer: Lily Rand

Associate Director of Prevention Education in the Center for Health and Wellness Promotion, Sarah Diamond, learns the importance of listening in community engagement. Theme: Growing Pains Student Producer: Lily Rand

Student Mackenzie Guy speaks on the pivotal moment that sparked her interest in conservation efforts. Theme: Generation (Re)Generation Student Producer: Lily Rand

After discovering the river from her childhood is polluted, student Ramona Tellez learns to take climate action while managing her anxiety. Theme: Generation (Re)Generation Student Producer: Lily Rand

In Italian, an "a parte" are moments in theater where characters talk to themselves, revealing their inner thoughts. Student Andrea Cincotti gives his own "a parte" to his most embarrassing and thought-provoking moments. Theme: Apart  Student Producer: Lily Rand

Director of the Changemaker Hub, Dr. Mike Williams, shares that the most effective change starts by listening to student voices. Theme: Anniversary  Student Producer: Lily Rand

Through the chaos of a hectic day, Juan Carlos Rivas is reminded how he can make an impact on USD's campus. Theme: Anniversary  Student Producer: Lily Rand

Dr. Angel Hinzo reflects on how she is able to call several different places throughout the United States her home. Theme: Coming Together Student Producer: Olivia Patterson

As a journalist during the LA Riots, Professor of Communication, Gina Lew, finds herself in the crossfire of bullets and racial tension. Theme: Caught Student Producer: Lily Rand

Senior Director for Development, Ericka Swenson, tells a comedic story of throwing a party while her parents weren't home in high school. Theme: Caught Student Producer: Lily Rand

Nancy Kuelbs discusses the joys and challenges of starting her college journey in her 50's. Theme: Caught  Student Producer: Lily Rand

While choosing to follow her passion of writing, alumni Nena McGrade finds a creative outlet in her YouTube channel. Theme: Unexpected Student Producer: Lily Rand

Transfer Learning Community Coordinator, Susie Morales, finds herself after letting go of the idea of being "perfect". Theme: Non-Traditional Student Producer: Lily Rand

Former Tribal Liaison, Persephone Hooper Lewis of the Yomba Band of Shoshone Indians, shares her encounters with NAGPRA and struggles of her position on campus. Theme: Mirror Student Producer: Lily Rand

Eva Trujilo of the Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians reflect on her experience with NAGPRA and the process of repatriating her ancestors. Theme: Mirrors Student Producer: Lily Rand

Theresa Ambo of the Luiseño-Tongva tribe shares how the treatment of her Native ancestors has left her feeling dehumanized. Theme: Mirrors Student Producer: Lily Rand

Assistant Dean, Pauline Powell, describes all the subconscious moments in which she experiences "flops" in her everyday life. Theme: Flop Student Producer: Lily Rand

Dr. Amanda Petersen discusses her relationship with her grandma and the life lessons she learned through enduring her tough love. Theme: Enduring Student Producer: Brett Carlile

Student Ash Valentin reflects on her experience growing up in Logan Heights, also known as Barrio Logan. Theme: Coming Together  Student Producer: Natalie Lukkes

Student Damion Richardson talks about his Family's transition from Lake Charles, Louisiana to Los Angeles, California. Theme: Names Student Producer: Jacob Mushatt

Dr. Jen Zwolisnki, Professor of Psychology, discusses the challenges of wanting to help every student that steps into her office hours. Theme: Flop Student Producer: Lily Rand

Study Abroad Manager, Sam Przytowski, reflects on her summer working at a platinum mine in South Africa. Theme: Flop Student Producer: Lily Rand