Marching Proudly Down Pacific
The grey color of the sidewalks slowly as people crowded to watch marchers paint Pacific Avenue with every color of the rainbow. Whether it was the rumbling of the Dykes on Bykes’ motorcycles or the chanting of the gender neutral Cheer San Francisco, the crowd of…
Amendment Ensures a Place for Adult Education
When Cabrillo College’s choral activities director Cheryl Anderson heard her program was in danger, she said she was scared to death of losing the ensemble she created. Senate Bill (SB) 173, introduced by Senator Carol Liu in February 2013, proposed to limit funding for community…
Treating the Stigma
Jennifer Wentworth has lived with a mental condition since her teenage years. Her condition went untreated and undiagnosed for years — until she attempted to take her own life at 21 years old.
On the Heels of Change
At the age of 19, Ann Simonton was walking through a park in New York City to get to a modeling assignment when she was sexually assaulted at knifepoint. As she reflected on her traumatic experience, she knew she wanted to make sure that what…
From Soup to Solutions
Over a bowl of soup, Santa Cruz County residents considered their own role in addressing houselessness, while donating funds toward the Homeless Service Center’s efforts to provide the houseless with homes. The Homeless Services Center (HSC) held its 15th annual Soupline Supper on Thursday at…
A Neighborly Education on Conservation
Whether lounging under the shade of the trees or dancing barefoot on the grass field, all 2,500 attendees of the Earth Day festival on Saturday came together to celebrate the environment while also learning about ways they can protect it. Santa Cruz was voted one…
Youths Break Silencing Effect of Bullying
“Love is love!” yelled teens as cars honked in solidarity. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) youth and allies gathered to share their experiences of oppression and progress.