With the costs of food and a UC education rising, many students are having an increasingly hard time affording food, forcing them to find alternative methods of attaining meals. Some get crafty, while others utilize on- and off-campus resources.

The clothing culture in Santa Cruz has become infamous for reuse and thrift. Community members and students alike are often innovative and creative with pieces they already have. The hard economic times and rising student fees have inspired some new fashion-savvy trends and ways to do it yourself (DIY). The resources for an environmentally conscious wardrobe makeover are bountiful downtown and right here on campus.