Death of a CEO: The Power of Our Reaction
There is an undeniably captivating element in the story of a man, so fed up with the system that he takes justice into his own hands, points a finger at the dastardly individual responsible, and is hunted by the government for ending the villain’s life. ...
Structure Fire at Family Student Housing: No Injuries, but Apartment Heavily Burned
A structure fire broke out in Family Student Housing around 8:30 p.m. last night. No major injuries were reported, though one resident was evaluated for smoke inhalation by firefighters on the scene. Only one apartment was directly affected by the fire. “[The] Dispatch Center advised...
“Cost is on the Ballot”: Former SUA President and Local Organizer Ayo Banjo on Measure Z
The time before election day shifts from days into hours, signaling the last opportunities to vote in the 2024 election. Ayo Banjo, former UC Santa Cruz Student Union Assembly President and current marketing director for the Resource Center for Nonviolence, is one of many community...
Students Rally for Lives Lost in Palestine, University Response Calls into Question Free Speech
Editor’s Note: In the interest of personal privacy and safety, some individuals in this story have chosen to remain anonymous or be referred to by pseudonyms. “A year ago, most Americans were apathetic to the occupation of Palestine; now many Americans have been awakened to...
Finding Community
Student organizations have been integral to the culture of UC Santa Cruz since its earliest days as an institution. With about 200 student organizations registered and many more unofficial groups, the question is not if there is a space for you on campus, but which...
Letter From the Editors
We are stepping back into an extremely tense climate on campus. Administration sent law enforcement to brutalize students in protest of genocide. UC Santa Cruz is in the midst of a structural budget deficit crisis that is now directly hurting students and staff. As the...
Uncertainty Looms As UCSC Announces “Structural Budget Deficit”
UC Santa Cruz is going through what administrators described as a “structural budget deficit.” This information was released in a post on the campus website by Chancellor Cynthia Larive and Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Lori Kletzer on Feb. 12, titled “Update on the...
UCSC SJP Launches Gaza Solidarity Encampment in Quarry
“Gaza, Gaza, you will rise, students are by your side.” Organizers called the chant out to the crowd of over 250 supporters in the Quarry. Amidst the May Day rally, UC Santa Cruz students joined thousands of others nationwide in building encampments in solidarity with...
The First Step in a Long Road: SUA Holds its First of Two TAPS Town Halls
Over 30 UC Santa Cruz community members gathered to air grievances about the safety and reliability of transportation on campus. The Student Union Assembly (SUA) held the first of two town hall events regarding the Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) department. Attendees gathered on Zoom...
IndigeFest 2023 Celebrates Indigenous Cultures with Food, Performances, and More
The smells of masa and quinoa wafted from UC Santa Cruz’s Quarry Amphitheater as the 11th annual IndigeFest took center stage. To begin the day, lively drums reverberated throughout the space as various Indigenous performers danced passionately to honor their heritage. The festival, held on...