How Senate Bill 24 is Changing Abortion Accessibility on California College Campuses
California just took abortion protection one step further. Following the codification of abortion in the November elections, Senate Bill 24 (SB 24) expands abortion pill accessibility for college students. “This is the first bill that is mandating something like this across all the UC and…
Activism Heats Up to Cool Climate Down
“How worried are you about climate change?” On Jan. 26, students and faculty filed into Stevenson Event Center and were immediately presented with this question. The answer was unanimous — everyone was afraid. This was the Decarbonization and Electrification Task Force’s (D&E) inaugural Town Hall….
Bands Go to Battle in the Porter Dining Hall
What is the Santa Cruz music scene? “It’s like the Twilight Zone,” said Aidan Greathouse, the lead singer of Casino Youth. “ Sometimes they’ll just start screaming over guitar chords,” said Elijah, the drummer of Casino Youth. “Or it’ll be spoken word over a random…
Delayed Construction Projects Impact Student Life
Aditi Karadakal is a third-year student living at Oakes College. For Karadakal, there are many parts of Oakes that she loves — the people, the lower lawn, and the cabin-style buildings. However, like many students on the west side of campus, she is often hungry. …
From Sodas to Sparkling Water: What the Healthy Beverage Initiative Means
After a long day of classes and an even longer week of assignments, sometimes a Sprite is just what you need. But what happens when it’s been replaced with… lime sparkling water? Confused, you sigh and settle for the alternative. On the drink dispenser is…
Tensions Rise Between Students and Board of Regents
Controversial investments. A worsening housing crisis. Rapidly approaching climate deadlines. These were just a few of the topics weighing on the minds of speakers lined up to make public comments at the University of California (UC) Board of Regents’ most recent meeting. The UC Board…
The TAs Have a Contract. What’s Next?
“ACADEMIC STUDENT EMPLOYEES AND STUDENT RESEARCHERS RATIFIED OUR NEW CONTRACTS!” says the second most recent post by UAW-2865 on Instagram. With over 80 comments under the post, almost all expressed disappointment, either in the Union itself or with those who voted yes. “You don’t vote…
When The Picket Takes To The Streets
A symphony of passing car horns beeped to Honk 4 Cola signs while making U-turns away from the main entrance of UC Santa Cruz. In the background, different speakers with megaphones demanded of the crowd, “What do we want?” “COLA!” exclaimed the group. “When do…
Beyond the Bullshit
An arrow is drawn beneath your feet on the walkway beyond the Rachel Carson College academic building. Below it is a provocative inscription: “Beyond the Bullshit Climate Conference.” Passing by open classroom doors, the sounds of students in lively conversation about greenwashing, ecofascism, and radical…
The Comeback of Cowell Coffee Shop: For the Peoples
Through the bustle of warm smiles and good conversation, students could come into Cowell Coffee Shop: For the Peoples to settle in for a warm bagel, have a coffee or tea, or try a new cultural dish — all of which you could get for…