A Guide to SOMeCA
Are you interested in politics, writing, photography, ethnic studies, filmmaking, coding, law, satire, medical awareness, board games, or practically anything else? SOMeCA’s got something for you! SOMeCA is a huge umbrella: each of its 200+ organizations are dedicated to, in SOMeCa’s own words, “honoring the…
Editors’ Choice: Our Favorite Spots Around Santa Cruz
Oh, the places you’ll go! Santa Cruz has something for everyone, but as an incoming student in a new city, you might be wondering where to begin. Have no fear — our editors are here to provide you with a non-exhaustive list of our favorite…
Get the Most Out of Being a Student at UC Santa Cruz
40,095 dollars. That’s the average estimated cost of attendance for in-state students living off-campus at UC Santa Cruz in 2023. $15,288 of that total goes to tuition and fees alone. As a student, you deserve to know what services and resources are included in your…
A Guide to Taking the Bus for the Transit-Savvy
Navigating the bus system in Santa Cruz can feel like a game of trial and error, but some mistakes aren’t worth the missed class or shift at your job downtown. For new slugs learning the ropes of an unfamiliar transit system or upperclassmen looking for…
36 Hours in Santa Cruz: Things to Do and See
As a Bay Area kid, I grew up going on frequent trips to Santa Cruz, from Boardwalk outings with my parents to annual trips with my high school’s marching band to compete in the Santa Cruz Band Review. The city became imbued with wonder and…
All You Need to Know About Slug Points
Ok, so what are Slug Points anyway? Slug Points, each equivalent to $1, function as dining credits that can be used at any UC Santa Cruz dining location, including cafes, dining halls, and on-campus markets. The cost of a meal at the dining hall is…
Ask the Editors: Our Favorite Spots Around Santa Cruz
Entering a new city, no matter how big or small, is intimidating. As we welcome new students to a campus far from the heart of town, City on a Hill Press editors offer our favorite spots around Santa Cruz. This diverse collection of spaces has…
Making Your Way Downtown
A Guide to Santa Cruz and UCSC Buses Upperclassmen veterans who have fond memories of shuffling onto the loop bus know that answer, but some things have changed over summer. Whether or not you’re still questioning which bus you have to show your ID for,…
Ethnic Organization Leaders on Identity, Community, and More
For those entering UC Santa Cruz, finding a community with shared experiences and similar backgrounds can be essential. That’s where UCSC’s Big 5 ethnic organizations come in. They are just a handful of the ethnic and identity organizations on campus that provide safe spaces and…
A Perfect Ten: UCSC’s Residential Colleges
Welcome back to another year at UC Santa Cruz! Here, we’ve rounded up all you need to know about each of our ten unique residential colleges. Cowell College: Founded in 1965 Cowell College, the first college established at UCSC, boasts a sweeping view of Monterey…