When AI Can’t, a Journalist Can
Editor’s Note: This column was written by two authors. The pronoun “we” refers exclusively to the authors’ opinions. As much as we wish it weren’t so, artificial intelligence has hit the journalism industry. While scouring the internet for articles on the subject, we were bombarded...
When Are Resident Assistants Considered Students?
Editor’s Note: This is a continuing story. City on a Hill Press is committed to updating readers. Some sources in this piece have chosen to remain anonymous for safety and privacy reasons. City on a Hill Press is committed to protecting the identity of these...
The SAT/ACT College Admissions’ Pay-to-Win Mechanic
Reinstating the SAT is a step backwards for the University of California, and it moves away from its commitment to equitable access, and toward a system that rewards privilege over potential. In July 2026, UC STEM faculty members, from across nine UC campuses, organized a...
It’s Due Time, Not Due Process for an Insitutional Reckoning With Rape Culture
Editors’ Note: This article mentions cases of sexual violence, drugging and other triggering topics. If you or someone you know is struggling, please refer to the resource list below. Read with care. Editors’ Note: The illustration above was created by then Stanford student Jacqueline Kim...
Santa Cruz Film Festival Spotlights UCSC students
Films, among other forms of art, are created to spark conversations and bring people together. But the platforms and communities that share these pieces of art are just as critical. This year, the 26th annual Santa Cruz Film Festival (SCFF) featured 14 films made by...
Know Your Voting Plan
In a time when our federal administration is favoring ideologies that oppose diversity, individual freedoms and environmental protection, making your voice heard is more important than ever. In the 2026 June primary election in Santa Cruz County, 29.52 percent of eligible voters aged 18-29 turned...
City on a Hill’s Voter Guide
Whether you’re voting here in Santa Cruz, or a different part of the state you call home, 14 hotly contested statewide propositions proposing changes to taxes, housing, voter ID laws and healthcare are etched in black ink on California’s Nov. 3 ballot. City on a...
City on a Hill Press Endorses Ami Chen Mills for Mayor
Editor’s note: Responses from candidates have been edited for specificity, brevity and formatting. City on a Hill Press is committed to providing clear responses to all questions — no matter the candidate. When you drive through Santa Cruz, campaign signs surrounded by fallen red, orange...
The Sickly State of Science: Proposed Measures to Fund Scientific Research in California
Research funding is the catalyst for discoveries like vaccines or the Human Genome Project — a map of our genetic makeup curated here at UC Santa Cruz. In 2025, the Trump administration slashed roughly $3 billion in scientific research funding by canceling grants. Renowned establishments...
To Tax or Not to Tax: A Dive into Proposition 40
With midterm elections coming up, voters Are exposed to exorbitant amounts of advertisements and endorsements, especially in regards to Proposition 40, known as the “Billionaire Tax.” If Proposition 40 passes on Nov. 3, California will administer a one-time 5 percent tax on California’s 250 billionaires...