Ella traveled the entire West Coast and found that community is always more connected than you can imagine. She shared her journey with us on October 22nd 2025.

We hope you enjoy Ella's story as much as we do. If you are interested in sharing your story reach out to [email protected].

Student Producer: Kate Buehrig

Sophia knows the importance of a welcoming smile. She shared her journey with us on October 22nd, 2025.

We hope you enjoy Sophia's story as much as we do. If you are interested in sharing your story reach out to [email protected].

Student Producer: Kate Buehrig

On September 24th, 2025 There's More hosted three students to share their stories about Beginnings in their lives. 

Sofia shares her journey at a new school.

Sebby tells about his many fresh starts.

Gabe reminds us we are all just Beginners.

This episode has all three student stories and is hosted by student producer: Kate Buehrig. 

We hope you enjoyed these stories as much as we do. If you are interested in sharing your story reach out to [email protected]. 

Student Producer: Kate Buehrig

Sebby has known a lot of fresh starts. He shared his journey with us on September 24th, 2025. 

We hope you enjoy Sebby's story as much as we do. If you are interested in sharing your story reach out to [email protected]. 

Student Producer: Kate Buehrig

Starting fresh in Spanish, Sofia takes us on a journey at a new school. Sofia shared her story with us on September 24th, 2025.

We hope you enjoy Sofia's story as much as we do. If you are interested in sharing your story reach out to [email protected]. 

Student Producer: Kate Buehrig

Gabe is a beginner. Gabe is also an undergraduate student here at the University of San Diego and he joined us to share his story on September 24th, 2025. 

We hope you enjoy Gabe's story as much as we do. If you are interested in sharing your story reach out to [email protected]. 

Student Producer: Kate Buehrig

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

Austin Galy spoke about his upbringing and his connections to incarceration. He talked about becoming a student at USD and wanting to grow a safe space for more previously incarcerated individuals to access a college education at USD. 

Student Producer: Ashley Larson

Antonieta Mercado discussed her work on the Palestine coalition on campus. She spoke about inspiring her students to have faith and hope in times when the world can feel overwhelming. 

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