Obstacles of an Undocumented Life
*Names have been changed to protect identity. Until Maria* was 11 years old, the only memories she had of her parents were from photos, phone calls and the remittance checks they sent from the United States to her and other family members in El Salvador….
Stranded Marine Mammals Hit All-Time High in 2015
In the United States, abnormally lower temperatures in the south and abnormally higher temperatures in the north have produced what The Weather Channel projected to be the strongest El Niño storm in 18 years. In Santa Cruz, these patterns have negatively impacted wildlife and led…
Sleep, Rent and the Housing Crisis
Sixty people gathered at Kresge Town Hall on Nov. 18 to participate in the first public forum on the Santa Cruz housing crisis. The Student Union Assembly, Graduate Student Association and UC Student-Workers Union collaborated with local community organizers on this event to illuminate a…
Life in Death
People from diverse backgrounds crowded the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (MAH) atrium to celebrate Día de los Muertos. From the performances of traditional Mexican dances to authentic Mexican cuisine, the Día de los Muertos event brought the Latino holiday to Santa Cruz….
Far From Tapping Out
In a state with a dwindling water supply, UC Santa Cruz has been awarded for its standout water conservation practices. At the 2015 California Higher Education Sustainability Conference on Oct. 1 hosted by San Francisco State University, UCSC was given the best practice award for…
Delivered to Your Doorstep
Jamie Feaster calls it “Uber for Pot.” The marketing team at Eaze — an app and website where users can consult with doctors to obtain medical marijuana cards, order strains of marijuana and get it delivered — anticipates the legalization of recreational marijuana. Before…