Student Occupation Ends
Occupiers of Humanities 2 released a statement on their blog “Education Should Be Free” notifying readers that the six-day occupation was ending on Nov. 26. The statement “We Are Everywhere: A Letter of Arrival from Humanities 2” read, “Though we leave Humanities 2 today, it...
Finding Sustainable Solutions for Water Shortage
Since Dec. 2, there has been .82 inches of rainfall. Though the rain helps, it’s nowhere near the 12 inches needed to end water restrictions. Amid statewide drought conditions, food production at the UC Santa Cruz Farm decreased in November, according to The Center for...
The Film Department’s Reel Deal
Film and digital media at UC Santa Cruz teaches students more than the typical shooting, editing and production aspects of film. After UCSC’s film department was ranked No. 7 for Best Bachelor’s Program for Film, Video and Photographic Arts by College Factual, UCSC was also...
Q&A With Dr. Cornel West
Before his keynote address at “Speaker Blowout: Ferguson, Racism and the Media,” Dr. Cornel West sat down with a student media representative. Student Media: To start off, I wanted to ask you about your experience. As an academic and lifelong activist, what would you say to...
Students Occupy Humanities in Protest of Tuition Hike
Two UC Santa Cruz police officers notified students occupying Humanities 2 that they were in violation of university policy and California law. The officers notified the students, who have occupied the building for six days now, that continued occupation could lead to disciplinary action, including...
Students Hold Vigil in Solidarity with Ferguson
About 100 people gather for a candlelight vigil at Quarry Plaza on Nov. 24, to honor Michael Brown, who was killed by Officer Darren Wilson. A grand jury ruled to not indict Wilson after he killed the unarmed 18 year old.
Q&A With the New AIRC Director
Learn about about the American Indian Resource Centers new director
Troubled State of UC Lecturers
UC lecturer and American Federation of Teachers local chapter president Mike Rotkin said the UC system is a corporation. “They began looking for cheaper and more flexible employees,” Rotkin said. “The UC will deny it, but over half the teaching at UCs is done by...
The Driving Force Behind UCSC
By Cindy Ho and Sandra Fernandez Though interactions between students and bus drivers at UC Santa Cruz are brief and often eclipsed by the daily rush, two words let the bus drivers know that there is a mutual respect between them and the students. “I...
TA Struggles Continue with Student Overpopulation
Michelle Glowa, UC Santa Cruz teaching assistant (TA) and president of United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 2865, has been the only TA in a class of 300 students. It is these conditions that she said constitute “a horrible work environment.” “I could give very little...