Six Scenic Spots on Campus Perfect for Releasing a Primal Scream
Anyone can tell you that being a college student is stressful. Especially during this strange and terrifying year of social isolation, remote work, and the pandemic, it’s important to release that stress in a healthy way. And what’s the best way to do that? A…
An Ode to Everyday Ghosts
The best thing about being alone is that it forces you to be friends with ghosts (and bugs). I guess, then, we’re never really alone. When I was a kid, I convinced myself I lived among ghosts. This may sound odd, but I promise it…
Which Prehistoric Mammal Would Make the Best Fantasy-Adventure Sidekick?
The world is a scary place and human beings are pretty fragile. Sometimes it is nice to sink into a realm of escapism where a protagonist has a magical pet that always has their back and looks cool. They might have a flying bison to…
An Illustrated History of the African American Theater Arts Troupe
1987: Don Williams was hired by UC Santa Cruz for a technical position within the Theater Arts department. At the same time, he mentored THEA 50: Fundamentals of Theater Production, which introduces students to lighting and sound. 1991: AATAT was officially founded under the leadership…
From One Plant Parent To Another…
“Pets are the new kids, and plants and are the new pets.” During this time of uncertainty, one skill (or personality trait) I have acquired is a love for house plants. I initially got into plants purely for the aesthetics. But when I purchased my…
The World of Green Onions
When I was in high school, having authentic Chinese food for every meal was something I took for granted. Now, as a 20-year-old child, I keep finding myself browsing food blogs trying to find a recipe that feels familiar, but knowing the names of many…
Aspiring Jazz Musician Discusses Influence
All photos by Allison Che Hey everyone, today I’m going to talk about my favorite instruments used in jazz and some of my favorite musicians who played them. It’s hard to rank favorites, since all these instruments come together to compliment one another and are…
Local Dinosaurs Need Love
Sorry everyone, this is not another recipe. I’ve been too busy to cook since I devoted most of my time to cleaning and organizing my house in preparation for my new housemates. They’ve only been here for two weeks, and I’ve already heard endless complaints…
Let’s Talk About Loneliness
Has anyone else been consumed by a deep, soul-crushing loneliness recently? If not, good for you, man. If you have, you are not alone in your aloneness. Isolation has defined 2020. Social distancing, working from home (or not having work at all), travel restrictions, and…
My All-Time Favorite Animals at UCSC, Ranked
I have never been homesick at college until now. I’m currently living back where I grew up, and I miss Santa Cruz a lot. This time last year, I was spending my days wandering around in the fog and redwoods of upper campus. If you…