Photo courtesy of Heavin Hunter-Hernandez Sit-ins against gun violence, marches for climate change awareness, protests for Black lives and for immigrants. America has seen an incredible amount of powerful protests and marches. In fact, almost every marginalized group in the United States gained their rights through protests. These social movements have made an impact … [Read more...] about Social Movements Spark Community and Change
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Stacey Lee Gobir Challenges the Stigma
Photo courtesy of Stacey Lee Gobir As a first generation Korean-American, Stacey Lee Gobir has devoted her life’s work to challenging negative stigmas associated with mental health services. Lee Gobir, who earned a bachelor's degree in creative writing and a master's degree in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine, is now a coordinator for the Health, Wellness and Resilience … [Read more...] about Stacey Lee Gobir Challenges the Stigma
Samantha Wuensche Loves Animals and Humans the Best She Can
Photo courtesy of Samantha Wuensche Sophomore Samantha Wuensche described her family as full of hippies, vegans and vegetarians — but generally speaking, passionate animal lovers. Wuensche grew up with her mother rescuing animals and her father working as a veterinarian. She said this upbringing cultivated her care for creatures. "I'm passionate about animals because … [Read more...] about Samantha Wuensche Loves Animals and Humans the Best She Can
Zeke Bongiovanni is a People Person
Photo courtesy of Zeke Bongiovanni With a quick wit, dry humor and critical eye, Zeke Bongiovanni is not afraid to tell it how it is. Yet his sharp edge contrasts his caring heart for others as Bongiovanni's peers nominated him for being "an all-around amazing human being." “That’s just kind of what I like to do, is just to get to know people,” Bongiovanni … [Read more...] about Zeke Bongiovanni is a People Person
Yinjie Zhai Lets Food Do the Talking
Photo courtesy of Yinjie Zhai Senior advertising major Yinjie Zhai likes to eat, and when he found himself away from home, he did what some hungry college students do: He learned to cook. “When I started to live by myself — not with the family — I kind of missed [my grandfather’s] dishes,” Zhai said. “So, there’s one holiday vacation I go back and ask, ‘How do you cook … [Read more...] about Yinjie Zhai Lets Food Do the Talking
