While Valentine’s Day generally conjures up images of happy couples and romantic proposals, for some the holiday represents something else entirely: the beginning of the suicide season on the Central Coast.

City On A Hill Press recaps and previews NCAA sports at UC Santa Cruz as the end of the quarter approaches. Golf is enjoying their finest season yet, while men’s volleyball gears up for another fast and furious season. Swimming and Cross Country feature individual successes.

This Music Guide discusses seven anticipated albums that are to be released in the next three months. With preview songs and brief blurbs on each band and their music, the inspiration for getting into some new music this Winter should come easy.