Native Activism From a Family Perspective
All too often, the subjects observed in anthropological studies are not in control of their own story. However, authors like UC Santa Cruz anthropology professor Renya Ramirez are changing the trend, putting the observed in charge of their own examination. Frustrated with the attempts of...
Beach Flats Exhibit Rooted in Community
Draped in orange safety fence lining and gardening shovels, tall wooden boards bear text and photographs documenting the history of the Santa Cruz Beach Flats Community Garden. Images of children enjoying fresh produce and recorded interviews of the gardeners’ personal stories transport the garden into...
COVE Podcast Redefining Conversations About Recovery
When Hayley Scott-Skinner joined the COVE, she intended to push boundaries and develop new, creative ways to engage the student body. Inspired by the growing popularity of podcasts, Scott-Skinner and COVE volunteers created “The Covecast.” “The Covecast” launched in fall 2018 as a podcast anthology...
Open studios: an inside look
The Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center bustles with activity this week as students work to complete the finishing touches on their artwork. It’ll be showcased at this quarter’s Open Studios on Dec. 7 from noon to 4 p.m. The event acts as a final exam...
Open Mic For All
Bayanihan Activities, along with Alay, a print publication under Bayanihan, and Isang Himig, the a cappella group affiliated with Bayanihan, collaborated to create their Open Mic Night on Nov. 19. There were about 15 performances from a mix of duos, trios and solo artists. On...
For the Future
Tucked away in the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum are three geodesic domes housing 16 species of drought tolerant plants. The domes loom over the other gardens and act as a visual contrast to the landscape. This Institute of the Arts and Sciences exhibition, “Future Garden...
25 Years of Rainbow Theatre
Twenty-five years, 125 performances, endless applause. Rainbow Theatre’s 25th season opens with “Stop Kiss” and “Coloured Museum” — two plays that grapple with identity politics and the violence of oppression. A troupe housed by the Cultural Arts and Diversity Resource Center, Rainbow Theatre celebrates diversity...
No No Boy ‘1942’ Tour
Colored videos and black and white photos flash on the projector screen behind the live performance of the duo No No Boy. The images reveal the faces of Vietnamese refugees and Japanese survivors of World War II internment camps. Guitarist Julian Saporiti and vocalist Erin...
Bringing Tradition to Life
Over 100 painted faces walk along Pacific Avenue, some in bright dresses with hair full of orange marigolds. Fe Silva-Robles, program director for Senderos, carries a bowl of smoking copal, followed by banners, trumpets and drums. Their journey began on Nov. 3 at the Museum...
Fighting for the Forest
Behind a black curtain lies the Ecuadorian Amazon. The sounds of rustling trees and flowing rivers and a hue of emerald green fill the room. The Mary Porter Sesnon Gallery is transformed into a lush forest. The indigenous tribes who call this landscape home have...