Question: Do you feel comfortable talking about your religious beliefs on campus? And if so, with whom? (from left to right) “I feel comfortable. They’re not really religious, but they’re beliefs. I’ll talk with anyone who’s open.” Sammy Vanek Third-year, Oakes Film “Yeah, I feel pretty comfortable with everyone.” Tashfeen Islam Third-year, Cowell Business management [...]
Question: What is the best bumper sticker wisdom? (from left to right) “CHP is awesome.” Rachel Levy Fourth-year, Stevenson Psychology “My kid’s not an honor student, but I still love ‘em.” Andrew Locke First-year, Stevenson Economics “Live every week like it’s Shark Week.” Zoe Toffaleti Second-year, College Ten Film and Digital Media “420 percent slug.” [...]
{Volume 45 Issue 1 – Primer 2010} The editors regret the erroneous reporting in Primer that stated the UCSC Student Health Center provides after-hours emergency services. The Student Health Center sees students Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM. Students with urgent medical needs after hours should seek assistance at local urgent care centers. [...]
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first heard about “The Street,” a down home DIY theater production created, directed and choreographed by local performer Shara Free. It was described to me as being geared towards a “younger generation,” whatever that means. Images of a breakdancing hip-hop-flavored love story just left a bad taste [...]
Corrections In the original version of this story published on September 30, we erroneously reported that the name of the newest team is the “Seabright Pirates.” The correct name for this team is the “Seabright Sirens.” City on a Hill Press regrets this error. This post was updated on October 1 to reflect this change. [...]
Teaching assistants and fellow students gathered at Kerr Hall to deliver a “report card” to Chancellor George Blumenthal, Monday while the the same report cards were delivered to UC Chancellors systemwide. The evaluation, graded and signed by 6,000 members of UAW Local 2865, graded administrators on sharing the budget crisis burden equitably, prioritizing excellent education, [...]
Growing up with a British mother, manners were a must. Good posture, minding my P’s and Q’s and demonstrating the utmost respect for adults weren’t suggestions so much as they were requirements. This emphasis on politeness has left me with, in addition to impeccable table manners, a heightened awareness for etiquette, especially in situations where [...]
Corrections In the original version of this story published on September 30, we erroneously listed the incorrect email address for Star. The correct email address is pureveganstar@yahoo.com City on a Hill Press regrets this error. This post was updated on October 7 to reflect this change. It’s a sunny Tuesday morning in downtown Santa Cruz, and [...]
Hundreds of cyclists will take off Sunday, racing to raise funds for the Santa Cruz AIDS Project (SCAP). The tenth annual ride kicks off at San Lorenzo Park, where there will be live music, food and HIV/AIDS education booths. The Surf City AIDS Ride, which has been under the direction of SCAP for five years, [...]
The Secular Student Alliance channels the atheist worldview into political action, focusing on human rights issues and advocating for the separation of church and state. Both on campus and in the surrounding community, atheists collaborate toward their shared goals.