What’s Next for UCSC Students Grappling with Student Loan Debt?
Cashton Holbert spent three years wondering if the Biden administration would fulfill its promise to cancel his student loan debt. On June 30, just as Holbert was preparing to graduate from UC Santa Cruz, he finally got an answer. In Biden v. Nebraska, the Supreme…
The Transfer Blues: Reflecting on My First Weeks at UC Santa Cruz
“It’s high tide, you’ll learn to get by.” I moved into my apartment last September with all the grace of a bull in a porcelain shop. Sweaty, disheveled, butterfingered. Nighttime settled in before I could ferry my precious cargo from my dad’s minivan to the…
A Letter From The Editors
Like a broken record, we’ve seen the same issues persist at UC Santa Cruz over and over again. Students are swamped in loan debt. Many are rent-burdened, while others are struggling to even find a place to live. Student distrust of administration has only increased….
Rainbow Theater Celebrates 30 Years: An Illustrated History
This year marks the 30th anniversary of UC Santa Cruz’s Rainbow Theater. For the past 30 years, Rainbow Theater has showcased plays written, directed, and acted in by students of color, providing a safe space for self-expression and creativity. “There was a distinct need for…
A Brief History of The Village (Compiled by a Villager)
When learning about life on UC Santa Cruz’s campus, you’re informed of the ten residential colleges, each with their own distinct characteristics. Wandering into each space, you’ll be immersed in the rich academic and cultural histories of these prominent societies. But what about The Village? …
Move-Out Mementos: The Things We Keep With Us When We Leave
Another school year is coming to an end. As we begin to pack up our living quarters, it is time to decide what we discard, what we donate, and what we keep with us. Students will begin the yearly undertaking of emptying dresser drawers, folding…