Despite opposite seasons, (two) different oceans, and a different way of life, Cape Town — known as the ‘Mother City’ of Africa — still bears a resemblance to my home in Santa Cruz. This series chronicles one banana slug’s attempt to make sense of life at the University of Cape Town.
SANTA CRUZ, CA – Protesters at the base of campus on Thursday discussed the possibility of continuing protests on Friday at UCSC.
Protestors shut down both entrances to UC Santa Cruz at around 6:00 a.m. for the March 4 day of action. In an effort to gain more support for higher education, students, teachers, workers and members of the Santa Cruz community came together today as one voice. As a result of the action, some campus services [...]
OP-ED: Racism is wrong. We all know this. But the events of the past weeks, which culminated in the discovery of a noose in UC San Diego’s library, have reminded us that not all acts of hatred stick out like white hoods and color-coded seating.
OP-Ed: The state government is finally implementing an external audit for the UC. The increase in transparency couldn’t come soon enough.
Local and state government officials prepare for the census and want to be sure that no one is left out.
Faced with cuts to domestic abuse programs statewide, the Walnut Avenue Women’s Center works to remain steady on its own two feet. Agave Agape, a tequila-tasting fundraiser, provides an opportunity for the Santa Cruz community to give back to an organization that has helped countless women and families.
Five students arrested after demonstrating inside the Capitol.
Manning a 12-person slug puppet and a rolling stereo sound system, about 40 students marched throughout the UCSC campus on Monday, March 1 from Noon to 2 p.m.