Farm to Table without a Label
It is not news to the farming community in Santa Cruz that the organic label has been watered down. Now, there is more emphasis on buying local products rather than reaching for a product just because it bears an organic sticker. Freewheelin’ Farm, a local...
Events Calendar: Feb. 24 – March 2
City and campus events for February 24 through March 2.
Deigning to Watch the Oscars
The Academy Awards are this Sunday and have been generating buzz as usual. Although some in the film industry take the Oscars extremely seriously, writer Blair Stenvick explains why she just enjoys poking fun at them.
County Proposes Regulation of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The Santa Cruz County Planning Commission has recommended regulation of unincorporated medical marijuana dispensaries. The Board of Supervisors will vote on the ordinance, which would include requiring dispensaries to be at least 800 feet from each other, on March 16.
Protect Planned Parenthood
Last Friday, the House of Representatives voted in favor of an amendment to revoke $363 million in annual federal funds to Planned Parenthood. Given the fact that over 90 percent of Planned Parenthood’s annual budget is allocated towards preventative services and none of the organization’s...
This Week in News
In This Week in News, we cover UC Santa Cruz’s failing grade by Californians Aware and the survey about class availability.
Wrestling with Weight
As the pressure to excel mounts on many athletes, the possibility for the development of disordered eating rises. From issues of aesthetics to the demand to make certain weight classes, male and female athletes struggle to walk the line between healthy lifestyles and extreme dieting.
Student Organization to ‘Stand’ Up for Human Rights in Burma
Student organization STAND is hosting STAND Up for Burma. Burmese human rights activist Myra Dahgaypaw will provide her story as an internally displaced person and a refugee. A screening of the film “Crossing Midnight” will also be shown.
Swim Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a… Slug?
The UCSC swim team prepares to travel to Long Beach for their final meet of the season. Their performance at this weekend’s Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference will determine whether they can move forward to nationals.
Fixing a Broken System
California's recidivism rate is at an all-time high, and with no financial help in sight, it’s time for a serious reexamining of the prison system. By refocusing on rehabilitation and deterring future crimes, the California prison system can begin to make strides towards change and...