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…
How Santa Cruz is Governed, and How You Can Change It
The view from Santa Cruz stretches far along the coast, from Davenport down to Pajaro. Like the views, the nearby political results have far-reaching effects with your ballot covering Santa Cruz County in addition to its local city government. Both city and county governments are…
Registering to Vote in Santa Cruz
Fellow banana slugs — it’s that time of year again. Election Day is Nov. 8, the Tuesday of week seven. Conflicts with exams and proximity to the end of the quarter can make finding the time to vote tricky. But don’t fear, City on a…
Your Guide to Abortion Pill Access on Campus
Following the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade in June 2022, California is poised to become a sanctuary state for abortion access. SB 24, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2019, states that by Jan. 1, 2023, the California State University and…
Saving Your Wallet While Loving Your Stomach
Grocery shopping and managing a budget are unlikely to be on a student’s list of favorite hobbies. While walking through the fluorescent aisles of a grocery store, it can become difficult to assess the best way to budget. For growing numbers of students facing food…