The California Master Plan for Higher Education turns 50 this year, and continues to be a point of contention for students, politicians, and citizens of the state.

Metal bands are breaking the city’s music mold, one mosh pit at a time.

We spend the majority of our days staring into eyes, noticing noses, looking at lips, fingering hair, but seldom do we break from the hustle and bustle of life to really enjoy the minute details that inconspicuously pass us by. This is a series of macro-photographs of miscellaneous appendages and fine points of interest provided [...]

{ In Response to: Police Blotter (Feb. 18th, 2010) } I am curious as to why names of the alleged are presented in every story except those involving UCSC students. Even in the instance of the three teens caught burglarizing a Coral St. business, names were provided of all adults involved. A glaring example of [...]

In response to recent racially charged parties at UCSD and UCSB, UCSC campus rallies to show solidarity in support for ethnic equality throughout the UC system.

Student advocacy groups plan for action on March 1 and 4.

“I have class.” “It won’t make a difference.” “I’m not an anarchist.” “I don’t even know what’s happening.” These are just some of the excuses UC Santa Cruz students can use to justify not going to Sacramento on March 1 and 4 to speak up for higher education. As UC students, we are excellent at complaining. And for good reason — dissent is a vital part of democracy, and Lord knows we have plenty to bemoan. But grumbling alone will never change anything.

The United States Ski and Snowboard Association’s decision to send snowboarder Scotty Lago home is a profound overreaction.

Question: Will you be going to Sacramento on March 1 or 4? Why or why not?

Question: What would you name your death metal band and why?