An Injustice to Fix an ‘Injustice’
“I’ll keep being the best advocate I can for the UC,” UC President Janet Napolitano promised in her most recent newsletter on Sept. 24 — published just five days after the UC Regents awarded 20 percent pay increases for the three lowest-paid chancellors. UC Regent...
Leaving a Lasting Imprint
By Justin Japitana and Roberto Olmedo The first sale is always the most memorable for a printmaking artist. That first sale engraves itself on the artist as the stepping stone to a hopeful and promising future in the art world. “The thing I really like...
Still Separate, Still Unequal
Michelle Obama’s speech encouraging students to think critically about racism and challenge prejudice is a step in the right direction.
Not There Yet, Napolitano
UC President Janet Napolitano recently visited Mexico, but not for reasons you might expect. She spent a couple of days meeting with important figureheads from both Mexican universities as well as scientific and cultural organizations as a “testament to the strength of our relationship with...
Lethal Injections Lawsuit Demands Transparency
On the day Clayton Lockett was sentenced to be executed in Oklahoma, something went wrong. He should have died immediately, but instead he suffered for 43 minutes, writhing and convulsing in pain. Eventually, one of his veins ruptured, causing him to have a heart attack...
Recovering an Erased History
On the walkway from the bookstore to McHenry Library, in the wooded ravine below Hahn Student Services and the road, there’s a bell that reads, “El Camino Real,” or “The Royal Road.” This modest looking steel bell honors the pathway taken by Spanish missionaries as...
On Oakes Lawn, Diversity Thrives
“I can see there is one group here, one over there,” said SambaDá vocalist Dandha Da Hora to the crowd at the 35th annual Multicultural Festival (MCF), “I want to see you guys blend. That is multiculturalism.” The festival, held on the Oakes College lower...
Letter to the Editors: Alumni Urge SUA to Retain USSA Membership
Dear Student Union Assembly Officers and Representatives, As alumni of UCSC and the Student Union Assembly, we write to urge you to retain membership in the United States Student Association (USSA). USSA is the oldest and largest student-run, student-led association in the country and has...
A Need For Mindful Water Use
After you crawl out of bed and hop into the shower, you may find yourself pondering life’s questions during your daily 15-minute soak session. Ponder somewhere else. You just used half of your allotted water for the day.
Edge of Eden a Costly Success
By Joel Escobedo, Katie Murar, and Roberto Olmedo With about 3,500 tickets sold, Edge of Eden was the first event in recent history to bring a crowd of that size together at one time at UC Santa Cruz. The one-day concert has been advertised for...