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.
Episodes
256 episodes
It's a Small World After All
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 sha...
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The Gift of Being Welcomed
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 theresmore@sandiego.edu.
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LIVE EVENT: Beginners
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...
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Fresh Start
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 theresmore@sandiego.edu. <...
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New Beginnings
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 the...
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Beginnings
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 sha...
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They Keep Trying to Erase Us, But We Keep Reappearing Clearer and Stronger - John Halaka ("Coalition")
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 ...
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Bridging Stories - Austin Galy ("Coalition")
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. ...
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The Value of Coalitions and Hope - Antonieta Mercado ("Coalition")
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
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Coalition (04/03/25)
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
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Black Community: BSRC Collaboration (2/27/2025)
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
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Balancing Activism: BSRC Collaboration (2/27/2025)
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
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Dance: BSRC Collaboration (2/27/2025)
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
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The Strong Woman Trope: BSRC Collaboration (2/27/2025)
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
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Whitewashing: BSRC Collaboration (2/27/2025)
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
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BSRC: Rest and Reparations (02/27/2025)
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 ap...
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Office of the Tribal Liaison: Hopes for the Office of the Tribal Liaison at USD
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 ho...
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Office of the Tribal Liaison: Acting As Forces of Change
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 com...
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Office of the Tribal Liaison: Moments of Activating Activism
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?Stu...
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Office of the Tribal Liaison: Family and Community
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? S...
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Native San Diego Histories & Futures, Celebrating the Legacy of San Diego Community Organizers (11/14/2024)
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...
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The Stoop (10/03/2024)
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 celeb...
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Palestine (09/26/2024)
Theme: Palestine Collaborator: Teach-In For PalestineStorytellers: Zeina Battikha, Zeina Zumot, Summer IsmaillSponsors: Dean Noelle Norton, of the College of Arts & Sciences, Brian Clack, Lindy Villa and Maggie McR...
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