Campus Mask Mandate Lifted
While the UC Santa Cruz indoor mask mandate has been lifted, the threat of COVID-19 has not. University administration announced on March 15th that the campus indoor mask mandate would be lifted, signifying a shift in the outlook for campus health. “We’re entering a new…
What to Know About UCSC’s New Meal Plan
When students go to the dining hall, they are not bound by swipes or the amount of meals they eat per day, only by the days of the week they go. They have access to food as many times a day, week, month, or quarter…
Merrill Moat Day: Celebrating the Ethos of Merrill College Through Art and Community
At the heart of Merrill College is the Merrill Moat, a long wall that stands before the Merrill A and B dorms and spans nearly the entirety of the college. It’s not just any blank wall — the Moat is covered with brightly colored murals,…
Invisible Labor, or Labor of Love? Transforming Structures of Whiteness
‘Hide your Mexican identity.’ That’s what astrophysics professor Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz was told as a student during his postdoctoral fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. His experience is one of many that students and faculty of color (FOC) have to navigate given the…
A Journey Through India: ISA’s Annual Culture Show in Review
The ISA’s 20th Annual Culture Show, “A Journey Through India,” brought a colorful cast of dancers, singers, and actors to UC Santa Cruz’s Mainstage Theater. Taking to the stage on April 16, the show represented the different identities of the Indian diaspora at UCSC. Performances…
Quarantining Students Speak Out
Does testing positive for COVID-19 mean you should leave quarantine and move back in with your roommates? At UC Santa Cruz, it’s a tougher question than you may think. When someone tests positive for COVID-19, they receive a phone call and email with further instructions…
Black Student Organizations Demand Change on Campus
Making up less than five percent of the undergraduate population, Black students are often left to create and maintain their own safe spaces with little help from UC Santa Cruz. That is why the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT) and the Black Student Union…
City Adopts New Plan to Combat Houselessness: Benchlands Closure Part of New $14 Million Plan
The Santa Cruz City Council adopted the Homelessness Response Action Plan (HRAP) on March 8, taking on $14 million provided by the state to combat houselessness in the city. Improved services for the unhoused are at the heart of the plan, such as the expansion…
$105.67 million Where Did This Federal Stimulus Money Go?
Following the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) in March 2020, the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) was created to provide federal stimulus to colleges and universities across the country. Following the passage were two additional stimulus packages…
Celebrating the Indigenous Community at UCSC: IndigeFest 2022
Indigenous students are one of the most underrepresented communities not only at UC Santa Cruz but throughout all of higher education. That’s why the American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) works hard to represent the Indigenous community with events like IndigeFest. Held this year in the…