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Riddled with delays in construction, the light at the end of the tunnel seems to be fading as each deadline gets further and further away.

The University of California’s Office of the President has shelved a potential plan to raise fees for undergraduates of certain majors. The plan, presented Sept. 15 to the UC Regents, intended to charge business and engineering majors an additional $900 starting at the beginning of the 2010-11 school year.

Two decades ago, the Loma Prieta earthquake forced the citizens of Santa Cruz to come together and prove their resiliency and initiative. Saturday, Oct. 17 marked the 20th anniversary of the infamous earthquake, which hit Santa Cruz with a lasting effect. Gathering in front of the downtown post office, hundreds of Santa Cruz residents came out in support of the commemoration, hosted by the City of Santa Cruz.

Real vinyl records. Buzzing acoustic guitars. And live DJs all day. This is KPIG Radio. Launched in 1988, KPIG Radio, found at 107.5 FM, is not your typical radio station.

The UC Santa Cruz Academic Senate held an emergency meeting on Wednesday to determine when UCSC faculty can take furlough days. The meeting was called to discuss many of the concerns that prompted the UC-wide walkout of Sept. 24, such as furloughs, budgetary transparency and the ultimate direction of the University of California.

The crowd chattering about their favorite digitally animated Pixar movies this week wasn’t the elementary-school crowd one might have expected — it was the college crowd of UC Santa Cruz. Founders Day at UCSC annually honors individuals whose work supports the spirit of community and UCSC’s vision. At a dinner on Friday, Oct. 23. awards [...]

Fourteen teams. Nine hours. One winner. Bragging rights for the UC Santa Cruz men’s rugby team will be at stake as the team hosts its 12th annual Slugfest tournament — the biggest in years — this coming Saturday, Oct. 24.

Keep up to date with your UCSC Slugs in This Week in Sports. This week, scores and schedules from Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer, and Women’s Volleyball.