“Visualizing Abolition” Rethinks U.S. Justice System
Four years in the making, “Visualizing Abolition” is bringing prominent academics from across the U.S. to discuss the mistreatment of prisoners and issues in policing across the country. The UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences (IAS) originally planned the event to be a two-day…
Court Sides with UC, Students Denied Refunds
The UC Board of Regents won two class-action lawsuits filed by students during spring 2020 on Nov. 12. The plaintiffs sued the board for not reimbursing students for benefits and services that their fees pay into, but are no longer accessible due to COVID-19. The…
UC President Q&A
UC President Michael Drake began his tenure as UC President in August of this year, previously serving as the president of Ohio State University from 2014 to 2020. He also served as the chancellor of UC Irvine from 2005 to 2014. On Nov. 10, Drake…
The Village Housing Transformed into COVID-19 Isolation Facility
As of Nov. 14, there have been 19 total COVID-19 positive test results reported from the UCSC testing center, with one case being an on-campus student. Located in the Lower East Quarry, The Village is a housing community normally buzzing with students. This year, The…
Stevenson Event Center Opened as a Study Space to Combat Wifi Problems
With the transition to online learning, Wi-Fi has become a necessity for students. But for Crown/Merrill apartment resident and third-year computer science major Kyle Benalcazar, Wi-Fi crashes are a common occurrence. “When [the Wi-Fi] works, it’s fast and gets the job done,” Benalcazar said. “When…
Cultural Arts and Diversity Resource Center Hosts Virtual Arts Festival
For some, art is a hobby, a way to make extra money, or an escape from daily tasks. But for co-creator of the event, August Stevens, and the Click Fest panelists, art is a form of revolution. “People are using their artwork not just for…
UC-AFT Unfair Labor Practice Charge Alleges UC Missed Retirement Contributions for 213 Employees
The University Council-American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT) union filed an unfair labor practice charge against the UC Regents on Sept. 9, alleging the UC missed 2,140 retirement fund contributions to the Defined Contribution Retirement Supplement (DCRS) accounts of 213 UC-AFT employees, totaling $652,029.93. The charge…
Santa Cruz County Loosens COVID-19 Restrictions
As of Oct. 29 at 11:40 a.m, there are 2,861 cases of COVID-19 in Santa Cruz County, including 25 deaths and 2,621 recovered cases. A recent decline in reported cases prompted Santa Cruz county officials to relax COVID-19 restrictions on activities and business operations, but…
New Interim Director and Student Staff Propel El Centro Into Remote Year
Established in 1995, El Centro serves as a home away from home for Chicanx and Latinx students, providing professional development and emotional support. This year, student staff and new Interim Director Valeria Vasquez are working to move El Centro’s programming online. She worked as the…
New Chapter of Underground Scholars Initiative Supports Students Impacted By Incarceration
Starting at UC Berkeley in 2013, the Underground Scholars Initiative (USI) has swept across the UCs, creating a support system for previously incarcerated and system impacted students. The UC Santa Cruz chapter, the Underground Scholars Program (USP), began operations this fall. A UC systemwide initiative,…