The Fallacy of the “Illegal Immigration Problem”
As criticism of Alabama's HB 56 mounts and undocumented people flee the state, agricultural businesses are struggling to replace their now MIA workers. HB 56 is so far only proving the pitfalls in American immigration legislation.
Who the Hell Asked You?!
Question: What is the worst Halloween costume to do the "Walk of Shame" in?
Public Discourse
Question: Would your family be prepared to care for your grandparents if they needed aid?
UCSC Alumni of the Year Speaks on Latin America
The UCSC Distinguished Alumna of the Year spoke at the Namaste Lounge to a crowd of LALS and politics students, some of whom crowded on the floor around the Council on Foreign Relations guru.
Community Chest
In this week’s Community Chest, City on a Hill Press spoke with environmental science professor and researcher Michael Loik. Loik explains his passion for natural values of the world and his genuine concern for the health of our planet.
UCSC Ranks Third in Worldwide University Research Influence
In a recent report by Thomson Reuters, UCSC was ranked third in research influence, as based on the amount of citations published work produced at the university receives in scholarly journals published around the globe.
WAMM’s Freedom and Music Festival Returns to the Park
WAMMFest turned Lorenzo Park into an afternoon rock concert in celebration of city and county support of medical marijuana on Saturday. Federal prosecutors sent letters earlier this month threatening Californian medical marijuana dispensaries considered “very close” to schools and parks with closure and possible arrest...
Through Our Lens: Occupy Santa Cruz
Occupy Santa Cruz (OSC) activists have held their post at the courthouse steps for nearly 25 days now. They have several tables lined with occupation literature and are easily visible to anyone traveling down Water Street. Their ideals resonate with most people who pass by...
Cruz-ing Through the Cosmos
Team Krinoid, a game development studio comprised of UCSC alumni, recently released its first game Syz EG for the iPad, and are already beginning work on their next venture.
Review: Empire of Silver
Empire of Silver is a melodramatic, historical film that paints a picture of China in 1899, a major turning point in Chinese history as modernity begins to take over the Qing Dynasty rule, leaving new heir Third Master in charge of keeping the dynasty alive...