Santa Cruz’s Self Improvement Regimen

The Santa Cruz Capital Improvement Program for 2013-2015 gives an idea of the work being done to keep Santa Cruz functioning for the next few years. Mostly consisting of repairs and upgrades to the city’s infrastructure, the CIP is responsible for making sure that everything works properly and that the city adapts quickly to changing. conditions. Some projects in the budget for next year include the planning stages of the proposed Desal plant, a total overhaul of the Arana Gulch area, and the replacement of incandescent bulbs in street and stop lights with LEDs.

UCSC Shows Its PRIDE

Kresge hosts PRIDE 2012, a parade and festival celebrating the LGBT community.

Between a Wrecking Ball and a Hard Place

“Family Student Housing.” Most know the residential area exclusively through the Santa Cruz Metro’s automated bus stop announcement. The 199-unit housing community extends from the edge of Porter Meadow down to the east entrance in 42 nondescript beige buildings.

Q&A: SUA Chair Candidates DT Amajoyi and Austin Hall

SUA Chair Candidates DT Amajoyi and Austin Hall answer questions in light of upcoming SUA elections, which run from May 16 until May 22.

Oakes College Continues Support of Underserved Communities

While Oakes College may be situated on the outskirts of the UC Santa Cruz campus, it continues to serve as a center for both a source of support and place of community for underserved and underrepresented students. A discussion held on April 27 during Alumni Weekend events reminded staff, faculty, students and alumni why the legacy of Oakes continues to live on at UC Santa Cruz.