There's More: Recent Episodes
There's More
There's More is a student led podcast that shares unique and creative stories written by USD community members. Our stories are told in various formats, from spoken word poems to audio documentaries.
Jessica Fernandez De La O emphasizes gratitude for students as they move through their USD experience.
Student Producer: Kate Buehrig
Chris Nayve talks about feeling community at the Native Graduation.
Student Producer: Kate Buehrig
Despite facing loss and hardships as a cancer survivor, Monika has found a sense of community and a renewed sense of purpose and perspective on life through her involvement with OAK and Camp Reach For The Sky.
Student Producers: Madison Parks and Jacqueline Wylie
Emily Rivera is battling a unique disorder, Beta Thalassemia, while trying to grow up as a normal teenage girl.
Student Producers: Alex Nazereno and Nyla Harris
SDSU nursing student, Jonathan Eppert, shares about his experiences and connections after a diagnosis of cancer at age 16, and how it led him to become a counselor with Oncology And Kids.
Student Producers: Allie Longo, Colin Mullaney
Danica, a cancer survivor, was reluctant to attend a camp, but would soon come to learn how life-changing it was for her.
Student Producers: Alyssa Jackson and Connor Tushla
Amy Martinez is still in between dresses for her graduation, but what has been more exciting for her is getting a brand new hip.
Student Producers: Ashley Larson and Rebecca Wayne
Nala shares her unique journey as a sibling of a cancer patient and his experience through Camp Reach For The Sky.
Student Producers: Naza Jaff and Nicole Saravia
At five years old, Rina Sy was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic lukemia, but, now at sixteen, Rina uses her passion for creating original music to heal from the trauma of her cancer journey.
Student Producers: Kylie Pries and Jordan Stuart
Jake is a 22 year old cancer survivor who reflects on his battle and journey through an optimistic and positive lens.
Student Producers: Miles Dickey and Hudson Rowan
Despite enduring countless hardships during her diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Eleni found life-lasting friendships.
Student Producers: Ari Ahmadi and Bobby Manion
Andrew, at age nine, was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma Stage 4. Despite the challenge, he believes cancer gave him a new set of eyes.
Student Producers: Jaysea DeVoe and Riley Wilkinson
From being a camper and then a counselor, Chante's dedication to camp has led her to become a significant leader to her campers- and her campers have had a significant impact on her as well.
Student Producers: Syd Gager and Sarah Fahey
**Isaac Natividad and Kerolos Khalil share how Valley Field solved their struggles of finding friendship.
Student Producer: Nicole Saravia**
This is a story about how three friends unite in the most unlikely place while trying to save their friendship amidst traveling to a new state, specifically when a hike takes an unexpected turn.
Student Producer: Ari Ahmadi
**Andres and Macros, both homebodies, both struggled transferring and moving away from their childhood homes to college during the COVID 19 pandemic.
Student Producer: Connor Tushla**
**A married couple, Brian and Tess, must navigate children, cancer, and a business twice over in two decades.
Student Producer: Alexandria Nazareno**
This is a **story about a girl and her father who traveled to Africa to do medical mission work. They raised over 6,000 to bring 300 pairs of shoes to children in Africa, who for most of them this was their first and last pair of shoes.
Student Producer: Allie Longo**
**Michelle survives an event where her heart briefly stops, strengthening her belief that she has guardian angels.
Student Producer: Alyssa Jackson**
**I’m creating a story about two survivors of a suicide event, in a suburban town that’s notorious for a high suicide rate among its adolescents; after the death of their friend, Ed, by suicide—they must learn how to process their grief and become an example of how to make meaning out of despair.
Student Producer: Colin Mullaney**
After being diagnosed with stage 2 Breast Cancer, Alba Wylie turns to her best friend Paula Whalen for the secret cure to beating cancer: their friendship.
Student Producer: Jackie Wylie
Chase, a student pilot, starts his first solo cross country flight, even though he never heard the words “cleared for takeoff."
Student Producer: Jaysea DeVoe
**Allison Chadwick shares her experience going through a school shooting before it became a common issue in America, teaching her audience how we should think about uncommon acts of violence.
Student Producer: Jordan Stuart**
During USD volleyball's Elite 8 match against Stanford, Alex Hoglund steps up to the occasion and changes the underdog narrative.
Student Producer: Kylie Pries
**When Cassie and Caeley decided to embark on Semester at Sea, they were scared that they wouldn’t make friends. One stormy day in the Amalfi Coast changed it all…
Student Producer: Madison Parks**
Lifeguards Riley and Max entered the water as the sun went down, they vanish for 45 minutes.
Student Producer: Miley Dickey
Abby and Kelise take the adventure of a lifetime studying abroad in Madrid, Spain, where they learn what type of love is worth long distance..and what isn’t.
Student Producer: Naza Jaff
This is a story about a married couple with 3 girls--ages 5,8, and 10 (at the time)-- who found out they were pregnant with their fourth child. What’s interesting about this is that the fourth child was gender revealed as a boy, becoming the first son in the family.
Student Producer: Nyla Harris
On what Lucas and Mackenzie thought would be an ordinary Sunday evening watching a movie ended up in making an elaborate plan to Brazil for Carnival.
Student Producer: Rebecca Wayne
Tracy and Whitney went on a mountain biking trip that didn’t end up going as planned but the struggles strengthened their relationship.
Student Producer: Riley Wilkinson
Two different women in different relationships explore love’s steadfast perpetuity through obstacles.
Student Producer: Sarah Fahey
The friendship of scenic designer Robin Roberts and director Lisa Berger has only been strengthened by their time working together here at USD, but have they become close enough that they will stay close after Robin leaves?
Student Producer: Syd Gager
Ethan Takaha describes his time at USD and his unique journey to becoming a podcast producer. He gives advice to new students and aspiring producers.
Student Producer: Kate Buehrig
**The Larson siblings learn that we can find beauty amidst chaos when a three hour flight from San Jose to Minnesota takes several wild detours.
Student Producer: Ashley Larson**
Theme: Beyond Silence
Collaborator: RSVP Peer Educators
Storytellers: Alissa Trejo, Kira Boley and Tara Randall, Yesika Menera
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.
Kiera and Tara both share how their sexual education was influenced by their Catholic upbringing. Theme: Beyond Silence
Resources:
C.A.R.E Advocate and Counseling Center: (619)-260-4655
University Ministry: (619) 260-4735
Student Producer: Stella Hess
Alissa navigates the messages around love, sexuality, and relationships that she receives from her parents, siblings, and friends. Theme: Beyond Silence
Resources:
C.A.R.E Advocate and Counseling Center: (619)-260-4655
University Ministry: (619) 260-4735
Student Producer: Stella Hess
Yesika finds power through her voice and her community on campus to speak out against relationship and sexual violence. Theme: Beyond Silence
Resources:
C.A.R.E Advocate and Counseling Center: (619)-260-4655
University Ministry: (619) 260-4735
Student Producer: Stella Hess
Theme: The View From Here
Collaborators: Office of the Tribal Liaison
Storytellers: Stan Rodriguez, Caroline Feeney, Jessica Fernandez De La O
Sponsors: Dean Noelle Norton, of the College of Arts & Sciences, Changemaker Hub: Mike Williams and Juan Carlos Rivas, Humanities Center: Brian Clack, Lindy Villa and Maggie McRae
Myesha Henderson navigates her relationship with music during a time of tumultuous politics and lived experience.
Theme: Expression
Student Producer: Kate Buehrig
'King' Jae Johnson faces the academic and emotional challenges of ROTC training and university life during COVID-19.
Theme: Expression
Student Producer: Ethan Takaha
Theme: Expression
Collaborator: Black Student Resource Center
Storytellers: Nyla Harris, “King” Jae Johnson, Myesha Henderson
Sponsors: Dean Noelle Norton, of the College of Arts & Sciences, Changemaker Hub: Mike Williams and Juan Carlos Rivas, Humanities Center: Brian Clack, Lindy Villa and Maggie McRae
Nyla Harris describes her self love journey through her hair. Theme: Expression
Student Producer: Stella Hess
Theme: Persistence
Collaborator: Faculty Spotlights
Storytellers: Alberto López Pulido, Jane Friedman, Aziz Muqqadam
Sponsors: Dean Noelle Norton, of the College of Arts & Sciences,
Changemaker Hub: Mike Williams and Juan Carlos Rivas
Humanities Center: Brian Clack, Lindy Villa and Maggie McRae
Jane Friedman swims the same race every year. Last year, she came in last place. Theme: Persistence
Student Producer: Stella Hess
Dr. Aziz Muqqadam recalls moments in his childhood where persistence gave him a second chance. Theme: Persistence
Student Producer: Stella Hess
Dr. Alberto Pulido receives final instructions from his father before his death to open a hidden safe. Theme: Persistence
Student Producer: Ethan Takaha
Dr. Diane Keeling reflects on the implications of a dream she had regarding Sahmie Wytewa, Tribal Liaison at the University of San Diego.
Student Producer: Stella Hess
Professor of Ethnic Studies, Dr. Mills shares insight on connection and the land acknowledgment USD has added, as well as the need for more action. Theme: The Power, Privilege and Politics of Decolonizing Education
Student Producer: Ethan Takaha
Lily Giovannelli speaks about her experience on ASG as speaker pro tem of the senate.
Student Producer: Stella Hess
Mark Ceder, the assistant director for outdoor adventures speaks on the pleasure of wandering without an agenda.
Student Producer: Stella Hess
Dr. Recart Gonzalez learns the power of community through her experiences with protests early on in life. Theme: The Power, Privilege and Politics of Decolonizing Education
Student Producer: Ethan Takaha
Theme: Climate Alliances Across Generational Divides
Collaborator: Environmental Integration Lab
Storytellers: Michel Boudrais, Nichole Wissman, Andrew Tirrell
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.
Dr. Tallie learns that growing up looks a little, or a lot, different for some people after finding two intruders on his roof. Theme: Growing Up
Student Producer: Ethan Takaha
Dr. Andrew Tirrell describes his experience as a young lawyer being arrested in a foreign country. Student Producer: Stella Hess
Dr. Nichole Wissman explains how climate change has affected her life over the last 20 years. Student Producer: Stella Hess
Dr. Michel Boudrias explains what happens when you become a public figure, looking especially at the challenges of the online world. Student Producer: Stella Hess
Two study abroad students in Rome find themselves at a warehouse rave.
Student Producer: Kayley Norman
90-year-old Willow May reflects on getting married at the young age of 13 during the great depression.
Student Producer: Madison Stevens
Zainab learns the power of community in the wake of a devastating school shooting.
Student Producer: Amara Brooks
Kinsale Drake reflects on how her journey through higher education as a native student has shaped her career and identity.
Student Producer: Stella Hess
Ashley Valentin Gonzalez honors her parents with stories from her childhood.
Student producer: Stella Hess
Dr. Angel Hinzo talks about the bittersweet experience of seeing her students graduate and the importance of showing up for people.
Student producer: Stella Hess
Noah Ceder talks about how his internship and other unique opportunities have given him a valuable perspective on Native culture at a young age.
Student Producer: Ethan Takaha
Mark Ceder speaks about the interplay of his role in Outdoor Adventures and the native student experience at USD.
Student Producer: Ethan Takaha
Analleli Villegas Barrera takes a leave of absence to reflect on the value she places on education and community.
Student Producer: Ethan Takaha
Elijah Bonde uses his struggle to find community in college as a platform to help others in a similar situation.
Student Producer: Ethan Takaha
Dr. Jillian Tullis shares that sometimes 'good trouble' can look like a tiny scrap of paper with the words, "I quit." Theme: Good Trouble
Student Producer: Stella Hess
As Vinny Seepaul takes big steps in his journey of self-discovery, he notices the societal discomfort around his identity and shares what we can learn from that discomfort. Theme: Good Trouble
Student Producer: Ethan Takaha
Rick Mejia's wife was run over by a car, but when she has no broken bones they wonder if they encountered a guardian angel during the accident. Student Producer: Hayden Nabers
A mother takes on the challenge of becoming a foster parent after going through a marriage separation and her children leaving for college. Student Producer: Ethan Takaha
Abby and Meredith explore the differences between Tinder and Hinge from their conversations, to in person dates. As they talk about the apps, we learn more about who they are, the strange experiences they've had and what they’ve learned about themselves through the app. Student Producer: Stella Schneider
The Hess family reflects on the fleeting nature of life after a false missile alert in Hawaii and is forced to confront their complicated feelings about death.
Student Producer: Stella Hess
Professor Evelyn Díaz Cruz shares her story of persistence in standing up to her bullies in the Bronx.
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.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Student Mackenzie Guy speaks on the pivotal moment that sparked her interest in conservation efforts.
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.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
After spending the summer volunteering for Kupanda Kids, Dr. Laura Rivard shares the chaotic memories that changed her perspective.
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.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Dr. Danell Scarborough reflects that community engagement is not always easy, but nevertheless important.
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.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Director of the Changemaker Hub, Dr. Mike Williams, shares that the most effective change starts by listening to student voices.
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.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Dr. Angel Hinzo reflects on how she is able to call several different places throughout the United States her home.
Student Producer: Olivia Patterson
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.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Nancy Kuelbs discusses the joys and challenges of starting her college journey in her 50's.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
While choosing to follow her passion of writing, alumni Nena McGrade finds a creative outlet in her YouTube channel.
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.
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.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Theresa of the Luiseño-Tongva tribe shares how the treatment of her Native ancestors has left her feeling dehumanized.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
As a journalist during the LA Riots, Professor of Communication, Gina Lew, finds herself in the crossfire of bullets and racial tension.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Transfer Learning Community Coordinator, Susie Morales, finds herself after letting go of the idea of being "perfect".
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Assistant Dean, Pauline Powell, describes all the subconscious moments in which she experiences "flops" in her everyday life.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Dr. Amanda Peterson discusses her relationship with her grandma and the life lessons she learned through enduring her tough love.
Student Producer: Brett Carlile
After getting into a debate with his son on a road-trip, Professor of Communication Dr. Roger Pace admits his faults as a parent.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Study Abroad Manager, Sam Przytowski, reflects on her summer working at a platinum mine in South Africa.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Student Ash Valentine reflects on her experience growing up in Logan Heights, also known as Barrio Logan.
Student Producer: Natalie Lukkes
Student Damion Richardson talks about his Family's transition from Lake Charles, Louisiana to Los Angeles, California.
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.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
After never dating in the United States, student Victor Woodwall II discusses the complications of falling in love when he was abroad.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Dr. Lisa Nunn reflects on experiencing imposter syndrome in her first semester of graduate school.
Student Producer: Gaby Sanchez
Professor Farrah Karapetian explains how music can get us through difficult life experiences
Student Producer: Stella Hess
Ariela Canizal shares that no matter where she has lived, Boyle Heights will always be home.
Student Producer: Amara Brooks
Through his son's experience in school, Dr. Tim McCarty rethinks the punishment structure in public schooling and finds that the greatest teachers have the simpler ideas.
Student Producer: Leah Stevens
Student Kaia Morrison describes her experience of being black at a predominantly white school, and how it is an inheritance of her identity.
Student Producer: Hayden Nabers
Tribal Liaison, Sahmie Wytewa, reflects on her experience leaving her reservation at 18 years old and connecting with her community.
Student Producer: Mikaila Barrera
Student Chase Kendrena discusses overcoming climate anxiety as the generation that is expected to "fix" the climate change.
Student Producer: Cooper Truwit
Librarian Catherine Paolillio trusts her gut and spends a semester learning about contemporary South African art while abroad.
Student Jackie Marquez reflects on the early days of the pandemic.
Student Producer: Jack Porter
Associate Director at the Center for Inclusion and Diversity, Kristina Garland, discusses her experience with physical and mental health that she endures everyday.
Student Producer: Stella Schneider
Dr. Gooding learns what it means to belong after a life changing encounter with one of his friends.
Student Producer: Ethan Takaha
Jesus Martinez Saucedo reflects on feelings of abandonment with his mother.
Student Producer: Kayley Norman
Center for Inclusion and Diversity's Lanee' Battle Johnson reflects on how she found her passion for music in a time when she felt most isolated.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
After her husband joined the army, Dr. Perla Myers reflects on how his letters made her feel together while apart.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Dr. Mary Brinson discusses life's seemingly insignificant moments that led her to meet the love of her life.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Dr. Brenda Boone, Clinical Associate Professor, explores all the times in her career in which her non-decisions have carried her into unexpected opportunities.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Adjunct Professor of Law, Samuel Bettwy, explores the trials and errors of finding a fulfilling job in his twenties.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Noelle Norton, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, chats with Brian Clack, Director of the Humanities Center, and Ron Kauffman, Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences about creating the Humanities Center at USD.
After being diagnosed with epilepsy, instructor of clarinet Alice Gallagher finds herself reevaluating her dream of playing in an orchestra.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
After feeling God's "gentle nudges" to push him down certain paths, associate University Minister Kenny Van Tilburg contemplates whether he has found his calling.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
How physically disabled individuals navigate accessibility on campus.
Student Producers: Alessandra Cole and Carleen Syth
Director for Well-being and Health Promotion Stephanie Guarino Lynch discovers that she has a half-brother, but the pandemic and quarantine delays their meeting.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
After struggling to appear "more white" in her adolescence, Dr. Angela Nurse discovers the intersectionality between race, fashion and culture.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Upon her father's death, librarian Amy Besnoy is left to navigate through the intergenerational trauma left behind.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
During his time in South Africa, Dr. Mike Williams learns that his identify grants him the luxury of obliviousness.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Dr. Bowman lets go of old identities and creates new ones thousands of miles from home.
Student Producer: Nia Brooks
Dr. Odesma Dalrymple, originally from Trinidad and Tobago, recites a piece called "The Terrorist" from the orator Paul-Keens Douglas.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Director of Support Services Ryan Jumamil observes that sometimes life's greatest "bangs" are the best moments for opportunity and growth.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
After going through a divorce, getting remarried, and having her son, Dr. Tara Salinas finds joy in life's big bangs.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Upon receiving a concussion in his college football program, Hugo Werstler learns to find the value in life’s more tender moments.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Professor Tyler Hower grew up in a broken household, but found family in non-traditional ways.
In a challenging hike, Dr. Neena Din learns that the challenge of the climb is worth the reward.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Dr. Jessica Patterson explores how darkness awakens our senses and imagination.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Student Daryan Gomez was described as a ray of sunshine her entire childhood. Yet, growing up for Daryan meant facing the darkness of depression.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Through his stories of the Vietnam War, student Sydney Frigerio’s papa demonstrates his selflessness, wisdom, and love for his family.
Student Producer: Sydney Frigerio
Student Ana Aguilar uncovers how the political and economic unrest in Venezuela is effecting its citizens.
Student Producer: Ana Aguilar
After being diagnosed with COVID-19 and POTS, student Lauren Turner navigates her identity as an athlete.
Student Producer: Grace Frohling
After starting his first job post graduate school, Dr. Michael Kelly finds himself struggling to come to terms with his depression.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Professor Lisa Hemminger struggles to find purpose after graduating college.
Student Producer: Meagan Wilkinson
Non-traditional USD student Jeff Bartrom experiences post-Iraq injuries and is surprised by the USD community.
Student Producers: Alexandra Thompson and Grace McDonald
Erika, a local Linda Vista resident, doesn't want to move from her hometown despite a long commute to work. An Impact Linda Vista Initiative Story.
Student Producers: Anika Ahuja, Patrick Hooper, and Danielle Lampitt.
Poet Viet Mai riffs on education in a flawed system.
Student Producer: Lily Yates and Lily Rand
Pride advisor and Pride president explain the emergence and experience of the drag show at USD.
Student Producers: Meagan Wilkinson and Kelsie Currie
Dr. Nick Riggle drops out of high school to pursue a career as a professional roller blader.
Student Producer: Danielle Lampitt
TW: Suicide. Student Davis Luanava recalls her thoughts and feelings about the time she nearly lost her sister.
Student Producers: Daryan Gomez and Lily Rand
Linda Vista Skate Park is the pride of council member Scott Sherman and Linda Vista residents. An Impact Linda Vista Initiative Story.
Student Producers: Leah Drost, Luna Labelle and Gabriella Schram.
Linda Vista rent prices are a struggle between resident affordability and landlords' drive for profit. An Impact Linda Vista Initiative Story.
Student Producers: Leah Drost, Luna Labelle and Gabriella Schram.
Experiencing gentrification, Vanessa was priced out of Linda Vista and forced to exchange community and culture for a roof over her head. An Impact Linda Vista Initiative Story.
Student Producers: Kelsie Currie, Alessandra Cole, and Ali Thompson
A couple living in Linda Vista for half a decade talk about combatting stereotypes of the neighborhood and continuing its traditions. An Impact Linda Vista Initiative Story.
Student Producers: Renee Chavez, Carleen Syth, and Eliot Weintraub.
Linda Vista combats youth homelessness with YMCA Youth and Family Services. An Impact Linda Vista Initiative Story.
Student Producers: Georgia Abdow and Jeffrey Bartrom
As a 22-year old single mother of two, Dr. Evelyn Diaz Cruz looks for work without a college education.
Student Producer: Nia Brooks
In an effort to impress her family, Caitlyn Crepault struggles with coming to terms with her own sexuality.
No question drives seniors crazy like “what are your plans for after college”? Soon-to-be-graduates express their anxieties with entering the adult world post-grad.
Student Producer: Anna Amsberry & Kade Schmitz
Theatre professor Soroya Rowley shares her journey with conforming - and defying - unspoken shaving rules.
Student Producer: Amulya Maddali
After shadowing doctors in the emergency room, student Jennifer DeSantis uncovers that witnessing death is more complex than what is shown in TV shows.
After struggling with love, Dr. Corey Barnes gets a surprise from his mother on Valentine’s day.
There are always two sides to every story, and students get both perspectives of the feud between student Charlie Young and the club ANSWER.
Student Producer: Chase Fryfogle, Molly Lindsey, and Ryan Gentry
Sophomore Brandt Jager talks about the odd expectations of being raised by two dads and for reconnecting with his birth mother.
Student Producer: Lily Yates
Paulette Carter is diagnosed with terminal cancer when pregnant with her first child and must decide who to save, herself or her child.
Student Producer: Gaines Carter
On an unexpected visit to an Indian temple, Rev. Lark Stephenson Diaz reignites her spiritual flame.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
A nightly bedtime story from her grandmother reminds Amulya Maddali that it is never too late to be a better than the person you were yesterday.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
In the hustle and bustle of life, Alyson Ma leans on her faith in times of uncertainty.
Student Producer: Lily Rand
Padre fans discuss the ups-and-downs of supporting a notoriously bad baseball team.
Student Producer: Anderson Haigler
Born in the Philippines, Director of Student Support Services Ryan Jumamil feels the pressure to create an inauthentic image. (7 minutes)
Student Producers: Daryan Gomez and Lily Yates
USD Student Shane Davis shares the story surrounding the loss of his father.
Student Producer: Noah Pallmeyer
USD Vice President for University Advancement, Rick Virgin, shares his story of growth through faith.
Student Producer: Noah Pallmeyer
Asst. Adjunct Musical Theatre Professor Ryan Scrimger recounts a profound train trip.
Student Producers: Daryan Gomez and Noah Pallmeyer
Dr. Vidya Nadkarni discovers southern hospitality - and frog legs - for the first time.
Student Producers: Daryan Gomez and Lily Yates
Mitzi Smith recounts her experience dealing with a director in a theatrical production.
Student Producer: Noah Pallmeyer
Annabel Gong recounts growing up with, and into, her Asian-American identity.
Student Producer: Lily Yates
Dr. Tiffany Stewart recalls her educational journey plagued by issues of being a minority, yet eased by the support of her grandparents.
Student Producer: Noah Pallmeyer
Kelsey Schultz, USD Career Counselor, reflects on the first career decision of her own.
Student Producers: Amulya Maddali and Noah Pallmeyer
Dr. Alex Mejia discusses the struggles of being both Mexican and American.
Student Producers: Nia Brooks and Noah Pallmeyer
Professor Gina Lew encounters Bill Cosby and comes away with a story.
Student Producers: Daryan Gomez and Lily Yates
Dr. Leeva Chung experiences racism and learns to reshape it into inspiration.
Student Producer: Daryan Gomez
Mulvaney Center Director John Loggins recounts the ups and downs of his first high school dance.
Student Producer: Nia Brooks
Student Hana Zumout recounts overcoming her struggles of living with CAPD.
Student Producer: Daryan Gomez
Listen to the sounds of Mission Valley while waiting for the trolley.
Student Producer: Molly Lindsey
Chris Nayve recounts the trials and tribulations during his time in one of North Hollywood's most prestigious organizations.
Student Producer: Noah Pallmeyer
Adriana Vamosiu shares a touching and relatable story of finding normality as a parent in unprecedented times.
Student Producer: Amulya Maddali
Professor Haley Swartz recounts her mother's experiences with identity and cancer.
Student Producer: Lily Yates
USD Professor Christopher Carter shares how endings can lead to unexpected beginnings.
Student Producer: Ryan Gentry
Mike Williams, Director of the Changemaker Hub, and Brian Clack, Director of the Humanities Center, talk about why their offices are next door to each other.
Student Producer: Amulya Maddali
Take a walk through the sounds of Frank's Lounge on USD's campus.
Student Producer: Ryan Gentry
Student Riley Lim gets a reminder to embrace his Chinese heritage in hard times.
Student Producer: Lily Yates
Atreyee Phukan learns the complex traditions surrounding Native Americans and Thanksgiving.
Student Producer: Amulya Maddali
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
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
Angela Nurse finds a sense of belonging through fashion and style in different communities.
Student Producer: Amulya Maddali
Junior Thomas Sanbeg explores his spirituality through the metaphor of nature.
Student Producer: Lily Yates
Student Calli Ortega finds that what she thought were her worst moments led her to an unexpected passion.
Student Producer: Lily Yates
Freshman Sofia Hart describes her experiences of being singled out for her identities with seemingly no place to fit in, and her journey to taking pride in them.
Student Producer: Lily Yates
Dr. Charissa Noble, music professor, watches one dream die and another unexpectedly unfold.
Student Producer: Lily Yates
Senior Nicholas von Tscharner transfers to USD as part of his healing process when his mother passes away from osteoporosis.
Student Producers: Lily Rand
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
Sebastian is simultaneously the best and worst group member in a team striving to win the Changemaker Challenge.
Student Producer: Olivia Duncan
The history of Junipero Serra and indigenous perspectives on the naming of Serra Hall.
Student Producer: Kristin Gengenbacher
Emilie Amrein talks about the incredible pain and joy of raising her daughter, Ellie.
Student Producer: Noah Pallmeyer
TW: Substance Abuse. Isabel Gonzales talks about her struggles experiencing a hidden culture within the University of San Diego
Student Producer: Ryan Gentry
Dr. Ned Golubovic reminisces on his experiences of 'home' as an immigrant.
Student Producer: Lily Yates
Student Michael Lomas leaves one home behind to make another as a Franciscan friar.
Student Producer: Lily Yates
Dr. Bradley Bond recounts coming into his identity at age nineteen.
Student Producer: Lily Yates
SD Engineering Professor Susan Lord describes how her response to discrimination led her to community.
Student Producer: Noah Pallmeyer
USD Professor, Lisa Nunn, recounts a story of unexpected kindness.
Student Producer: Noah Pallmeyer
USD Student, DaZell Laton, tells us a story of overcoming internal doubts.
Student Producer: Noah Pallmeyer
USD Psychology Professor, Micheal Ichiyama, tells the story about how his parents met in horrible circumstances.
Student Producer: Noah Pallmeyer
Dr. Yi Sun recalls pleasant memories from her childhood in a Chinese courtyard community.
Student Producer: Noah Pallmeyer
TW: Suicide. USD Professor, Beth O'Shea, discusses her experience and perception of the now infamous George Pell.
Student Producer: Noah Pallmeyer
TW: Suicide. Retention Specialist, Ophelia Augustine, recalls the story and loss of her friend, 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.
Student Producer: Lily Yates
Dr. Leeva Chung recounts how lessons learned as a new professor mean she is still here after 23 years.
Student Producer: Lily Yates
Amen Ra, local spoken word artist, speaks his truth with a poem. Student Producer: Lily Yates
Gill Sotu, San Diego spoken word artist, waxes poetic on the meaning of "family."
Student Producer: Lily Yates
Gill Sotu presents two poems about finding happiness in the mundane.
Student Producer: Lily Yates
Lily Yates delivers a heartfelt slam poem about the uncertainty of growing up.
Student Producer: Amulya Maddali
Shivon Carreno of UCSD weaves words about her fight for her son.
Student Producer: Lily Yates
Poet Viet Mai explores the struggle of connecting to his roots. (3 minutes)
Student Producer: Lily Yates