Students occupied the Alfred Hahn Student Services building on Monday Nov. 30 for around 20 hours after preventing entry by its workers. Their decisions were made through democratic action that was also used at Occupy Wall Street.

With the minimally regulated cannabis market in California, there have always been different levels of quality in product. But who defines what’s good and what’s good for you?

Question: What weapon would you bring to Black Friday?

As the quarter comes to an end, the City on a Hill Press sports desk summarizes the status of UCSC NCAA sports in their current season. Read further for information about cross country, soccer, basketball, volleyball, swimming/diving and tennis.

Although Black Friday and Occupy Wall Street represent vastly different things, their fervor comes from the same place, and that is the desire for justice.

Over 70 students assembled around Hahn Student Services early on Monday morning, aiming to stop work for the day as a message of solidarity for the student protesters of UC Davis. Administration arrived within an hour to inform students that they hoped communications would remain peaceful, and staff would be redirected to the Bay Tree Bookstore.

Question: What do you think was accomplished by the occupation of Hahn Student Services?

Last year, the American studies faculty announced their decision to dissolve their own department and suspend the major. What really happened to lead up to this, and could anything have been done?

In the most recent chapter of local medical marijuana regulation, Santa Cruz county has implemented a moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries. While the County has a history of supporting “compassionate use” of medical marijuana, they are taking the advice of county counsel to prevent legal action from the federal government.

A recent corruption ring was exposed within AFSCME local 3299, a branch of the largest UC labor union, which has led to calls for the resignation of newly elected president.