Celebrating Black Excellence: Umoja and BSU’s Annual Black Joy Banquet
“To me, Black joy is really just being yourself and being with Black people. Being able to unapologetically be yourself is the most joyful thing you can be,” said Khalia Fitzhugh-Crenshaw, Umoja retention coordinator and an organizer for the 2025 Black Joy Banquet. Lead retention...
Athletics Facilities Access Poses Challenges for Club Sports Teams
The Lower and Upper East Fields at UC Santa Cruz boast picturesque views of the Monterey Bay and Peninsula. But when it comes to accommodating sports teams during winter quarter, the fields are not as impressive. UCSC is home to 17 NCAA Division III teams,...
Behind the Picket Line: AFSCME and UPTE File Unlawful Labor Practice Against the UC
Not a single Santa Cruz Metro bus crossed the invisible picket line set in place between the hours of 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the intersection of Bay and High street. Though UC Santa Cruz’s campus was quiet, the main entrance was not. As...
Students and Workers Refuse to be Silenced
High-visibility vests stood out in a sea of keffiyehs, red shirts, blue jeans and hard hats. An arsenal of instruments of protest: a microphone, megaphones and a set of speakers occupied the front patio of Slug Stop. The crowd joined together in cheers and shouts...
Dollars at Play: UCSC’s Investment in BlackRock
Over 7,000 miles and an ocean away from the sunny coasts of California, the Philippines are facing the ever-growing presence of militarization. Due to the billions of dollars the University of California (UC) has indirectly invested into weapons manufacturing companies, student organizations are concerned that...
“No dejaremos de luchar”: El Movimiento Walkout Against Mass Deportation
Editor’s Note: Some sources have chosen to stay anonymous due to safety and privacy concerns. City on a Hill Press is committed to maintaining the safety of the undocumented community and mixed-status families. Marching past McHenry Library and down the cracked asphalt of Hagar Drive,...
“Save UCSC Dance and Theater”: Bringing the Department of Performance, Play, and Design Back to its Former Glory
Each year, UCSC’s Performance, Play, and Design (PPD) receives a total of $105,012 to fund six to seven student productions and pay student staff. Each production can cost anywhere from $8,000 to $10,000, which includes the cost of materials and set pieces, leaving the department...
KZSC’s “Crush on Radio”: Love Overpowers the Storm
The week of Valentine’s Day, an atmospheric river swept into Santa Cruz, rushing in heavy rain and up to 60 mile-per-hour winds. Despite conditions causing road closures, evacuation warnings and power outages across the city, over 70 students and community members braved the harsh weather...
Calling for a Resolution: Administrators Present Plan and Address Student Concerns Regarding Financial Aid
Editors’ Note: This article is a continuation of City on a Hill Press’ coverage published throughout the 2024-25 school year regarding the FAFSA distribution delay. Many of the same sources were interviewed to follow updates on their aid distribution as well as conversations with administration...
The Creative Writing Program’s Legacy: Withstanding the Budget Deficit
All my life, I have sought to tell compelling stories. When I first enrolled at UC Santa Cruz, my heart was set on creative writing. My first intro course was held in a small Porter classroom on the second floor. I watched as the class...