Marlene Olson, Director of Student Media, has been laid off. The administration plans to use her salary to realign Student Media with Student Organization Advising and Resources (SOAR).

In the current round of budget cuts in the California State Legislature, there is more at risk for the students and staff of UCSC. Both a proposal by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a second proposal introduced by State Democrats in the legislature call for further cuts to the University of California.

With California inching closer towards insolvency, legislators must find a way to cut $24 billion from the state budget. But what do students in higher education stand to lose in the budget crisis? City on a Hill takes a closer look at the proposed cuts to the Cal Grant.