Carlos Ramirez is a happy guy. Not that it takes much to make him happy. Still, it seems there’s hardly ever anything less than a beaming smile on his face at any given time. So who is Carlos Ramirez and what’s the secret to his happiness? He’s someone that hundreds of UCSC students see every [...]

Garden of Eden It’s exactly how it sounds: a great, small swimming hole with a fun rope swing and a little beach area where you can lie beneath the trees or bake in the sun. Sometimes you’ll even find a few nudists. So bring some friends and see who can do the best backflip off [...]

Telling someone you go to UC Santa Cruz can bring out many different reactions in people. But one of the most common, and definitely the most accurate, is that it is stunningly beautiful. Between dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean and epic redwood trees, the best of both worlds is right here where you live [...]