Letter from the Staff
In 2005, Susan Watrous stepped back onto the same campus she had left in her undergrad. Only now, she was in the shoes of her former advisor and friend, Conn Hallinan. When Susan speaks of Conn now, she reflects much on how his mentorship impacted...
Be Outraged for All Victims of ICE.
Editors’ Note: This piece contains information regarding gun violence, police brutality and ICE abductions. The day Renee Nicole Good was murdered by ICE agent Jonathan Ross, newsrooms pushed her name to the front pages. Headlines in bold block letters and videos about her death gained...
We Are Witnesses to a Modern Genocide
The genocide in Palestine flickers continuously at the top of our news headlines. Millions of eyes spectate the live-streamed atrocities through phone screens, viewing devastation we cannot unsee. The genocide is ingrained in our minds. With a faltering ceasefire, the phrase “do not look away”...
Fuck ICE.
Immigrant communities, documented and undocumented, visa-holders and citizens alike are hurting. This nation was founded on immigrants, and should be proud to be a melting pot of cultures. We seem to have lost this pride and subsequently forgotten the responsibilities to our people. Due process...
Dear UCSC Students: It’s Time to Stand Up
There is no denying that we are a community of change-makers. We were the first university in the nation to name a department “feminist studies.” The first-ever commencement ceremony on our campus in 1969 was disrupted by passionate students who awarded an Honorary Degree to...
Students Must Unite, Be the Change You Want to See
City on a Hill Press has been on campus since 1966. This paper has seen students come and go, administrations and presidents pass. Throughout its history, one theme has rang true: Student resistance has never wavered. Since Donald Trump’s election in November, each news headline...
It’s Time for Olives to Regrow: The Ceasefire & Palestinian Endurance
Editor’s Note: The City on a Hill Press editorial board has chosen to refer to the “Israel Defense Forces” as the “Israel Offensive Forces” in our coverage out of recognition for the role they play in the oppression of the Palestinian people. Olive trees have...
We Are Heartbroken And We Must Move Forward
Today, the streets are quiet. Faces are sullen. We grieve. On Tuesday, students showed up. The Stevenson Event Center had a line outside the door even past the 8 p.m. close. We stood, many of us for the first time, waiting for the moment to...
Fascism in America: The Dangers of Project 2025
When City On A Hill Press staff gathered to discuss the upcoming election, our collective voices reflected the diversity of opinion apparent in voters in our community. Some of us staunchly believe that a vote for anyone but Kamala Harris is essentially a vote for...
Letter from the Editors
May Day, or International Workers’ Day, is a commemoration of the collective fight for dignity, equity, and labor rights worldwide. Today, as we go to press on May 1, 2024, students, workers, and community members gather at Science Hill to recognize May Day. As we...