Campus Referenda Voting Guide 2020
Campus elections are open until 11:59 p.m. May 20. Measure 74 — Sustainability Office Fee Amendment Students voted to fund the Sustainability Office in 2010 under Measure 45, which is scheduled to sunset in 2020. Measure 74 would extend this date to 2030. Funding for…
Quarantine Tips: How to Find Free Books
The internet is a treasure trove of free content, and that includes all kinds of books. Maybe you’re a bookworm figuring out where to get your next read, or maybe you’re looking for something to keep you entertained while you’re stuck at home. As COVID-19…
The Winding Path to Presidential Candidacy
Iowa. Super Tuesday. Something about delegates. You might have missed the day in high school where they talked about how our elections work. This guide explains everything you need to know about how the U.S. selects its presidential candidates. Like the process it describes, it’s…
2020 Voting Guide
On March 3, California voters will have the opportunity to participate in primary elections for federal, state and local offices, as well as vote on several state and local initiatives. Candidates nominated in the primaries will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot and…
A Guide to UCSC Classes with LGBTQIA+ Themes
Many universities have embraced queer theory in their curricula and coursework since its popularization in the 1990s. Humanities and social science disciplines from literature to psychology have worked queerness into their course offerings in some form or another. Here are just a few of the…
Barrier Methods Beyond the Binary
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common on all college campuses. Luckily, all are treatable and many are curable. Barrier methods are the best way to protect against STI transmission, and some also prevent pregnancy. Thank you to Student Health Outreach and Promotion (SHOP) for teaching…
A Guide to the SUA Constitutional Amendment Proposal
It’s no secret that the Student Union Assembly (SUA) at UC Santa Cruz has been fraught with conflict and controversy in recent memory. Five years ago, the Assembly held the largest concert in UCSC history, which put the organization in a $37,000 deficit that took…
Guide to State Ballot Measures
California’s voters will be asked to vote yes or no on 11 state propositions come Nov. 6. We researched all 11 measures — here’s our breakdown. Proposition 1 — Bonds for Government Housing Assistance Programs A “yes” vote would authorize $4 billion in state bonds…
Global Community Programs Guide for Slug Grads
Thousands of students are about to enter an exciting and uncertain stage of adulthood. For many, the prospects of obtaining a career plan immediately after graduating is a tall order filled with weeks of job applications and stress. A popular alternative to leaping into the…
