As my academic career comes to an end, I am grateful for the opportunity to learn and contribute to the future historical archives of UC San Diego. I am very proud of the school I attend, especially its resources and emphasis on diversity and inclusion. I assumed that the higher board members of the school were the main reason for this environment. It was surprising to learn that it was actually the students who had to fight for these resources and inclusivity. The most alarming and shocking historical incident I learned about was the Compton Cookout. This event took place almost ten years ago, and it is absolutely shocking that a fraternity at this school felt comfortable being publicly racist. I never questioned why our school has DEI or how it became a mandatory course. After learning about the events leading up to it, I wondered what else our school has swept under the rug. I was able to find more answers at La Raza, where my group looked through many emails, pictures, newspapers, notes, and other archival pieces. It is so bittersweet to physically hold evidence of past students fighting for and working towards a university that provides a safe space for everyone. As I read through emails from MEChA and the Black Student Union advocating for change, I realized how much this relates to what has been occurring on campus recently. Students are fighting for the university to divest from companies actively playing a role in the genocide in Palestine. This is why I chose Pepe Rojo as my narrator; he is the only professor I’ve had who actively supports students protesting on campus. He has marched with the students and created art projects related to Palestine. These are the kinds of professors that need to be recognized by future oral history students.