How Do You Get Into Nonfiction?
Nonfiction is hard to read. I get it — whether it be the emotional connection you form with the characters or the escape from reality afforded by a rich plot, fiction just hits different. Usually, people’s mental image of nonfiction looks like dense academic articles,...
Sourcing Support: An Introduction to UCSC’s Resource Centers
The Resource Centers at UC Santa Cruz are essential for creating safe spaces attuned to students’ individual needs. Oftentimes, the Centers provide cross-cultural spaces and events to foster solidarity between communities on campus. From interpersonal support to cultural celebration, each Resource Center offers distinct programs...
A Guide to Taking the Bus for the Transit-Savvy
Navigating the bus system in Santa Cruz can feel like a game of trial and error, but some mistakes aren’t worth the missed class or shift at your job downtown. For new slugs learning the ropes of an unfamiliar transit system or upperclassmen looking for...
36 Hours in Santa Cruz: Things to Do and See
As a Bay Area kid, I grew up going on frequent trips to Santa Cruz, from Boardwalk outings with my parents to annual trips with my high school’s marching band to compete in the Santa Cruz Band Review. The city became imbued with wonder and...
All You Need to Know About Slug Points
Ok, so what are Slug Points anyway? Slug Points, each equivalent to $1, function as dining credits that can be used at any UC Santa Cruz dining location, including cafes, dining halls, and on-campus markets. The cost of a meal at the dining hall is...
A Perfect Ten: UCSC’s Residential Colleges
Welcome back to another year at UC Santa Cruz! Here, we’ve rounded up all you need to know about each of our ten unique residential colleges. Cowell College: Founded in 1965 Cowell College, the first college established at UCSC, boasts a sweeping view of Monterey...
Merrill Moat Day: Celebrating the Ethos of Merrill College Through Art and Community
At the heart of Merrill College is the Merrill Moat, a long wall that stands before the Merrill A and B dorms and spans nearly the entirety of the college. It’s not just any blank wall — the Moat is covered with brightly colored murals,...