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As the debate over the potential closure of the American studies major continues, an exchange student offers an outside perspective on the issue, questioning just how much the loss of the department will affect UCSC.

Question: Who does a better job of protecting UCSC: UCPD or LARPers (live-action role players)?

Twenty-nine vendors tempted the Santa Cruz community with chocolates this Sunday at the Women’s Club’s annual fundraiser at the Cocoanut Grove. Proceeds will fund scholarships for UCSC re-entry students.

Question: Do corporations’ political affiliations affect your decision to do business with them?

Trying to reconcile desires with morals can be difficult for anybody. Writer Blair Stenvick struggles with whether to shop at retail giant Urban Outfitters.

Santa Cruz recently hosted Surfing America Prime Series. The best under-18 amateur surfers in the world competed for a spot on the national team.

World champion and Watsonville local Carina Moreno (21-2) will have her first fight in over a year in Argentina against Yesica Yolanda Bopp (13-0). This is Moreno’s final step towards meeting her goal of becoming a champion in three different weight classes.