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 ...

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. ...

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

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