Fewer Units, Higher Rents: The New Family Student Housing
When Matthew Smith and his partner Samantha Stringer got off the waitlist for Family Student Housing (FSH), the whole picture changed. Having dropped out of his PhD program for a year because he couldn’t afford to live off-campus, getting into FSH allowed him to return....
Transgender Students at UCSC Are More Than Visible, They’re Outraged
Editors note: Some sources have chosen to identify themselves by first name only out of concern for their safety and security. “Shit’s really bad for trans people right now,” Jack said to a crowd of over 90 people in the Quarry Plaza. “Our protections are...
Researchers Nationwide say, “Kill the Cuts, Save Lives”
Eleven years, three different UCs, countless hours of work — that’s how much time and commitment Alison Mills, a UC Santa Cruz postdoctoral researcher in biology, has devoted to research and labor in the UC system. But at the beginning of this month, the National...
Student Protest Shifts Attention from Campus Administrators to State Representatives
Editors note: Some sources have chosen to remain anonymous or identify themselves by first name only out of concern for their safety and security. For years, students at UC Santa Cruz have organized in solidarity with Palestine on our campus. From informational events and rallies...
Visa Revocations at UCSC and Beyond Shake Campus Community
Editor’s note: This is a developing story; this article will continue to be updated with the latest numbers. At least 87 UC students are known to have had their visas revoked as of April 11: 19 at UC Berkeley 18 at UC Davis 16 at...
Colors and Culture: UCSC’s Ninth Annual Holi Festival
Editors Note: Some sources’ names have been redacted for safety and privacy concerns. City on a Hill Press is committed to maintaining the safety of international students. On most days, Oakes Lower Lawn is the ideal image of calm, quiet serenity. The lawn sits far...
“We Are One”: UPTE strikes with AFSCME support
Editors’ note: This article is a continuation of City on a Hill Press’ previous coverage of AFSCME and UPTE labor strikes. Picket lines and chanting protestors in front of the “University of California Santa Cruz” sign at the base of campus have become a familiar...
Ramadan At UCSC
As the sun sank behind the Quarry walls, the amphitheater stage lay covered in prayer mats facing Mecca, set before rows of tables filled with the evening’s meal. UC Santa Cruz’s Muslim Student Association (MSA), announced the end of the day’s fast to the crowd...
“Bad Faith Bargaining”: Union-University Conflicts Continue
Editors’ note: This article is in continuation of City on a Hill Press’ coverage published previously. Some sources were interviewed to follow conversation about their strike experience and conversations with administration surrounding the issue. “I see individuals who are not asking for a yacht or...
Feminist Studies Department Votes to Disestablish, Plans to Continue Curriculum Under Different Department
In 2024, the historic UC Santa Cruz feminist studies department both celebrated its 50th anniversary and announced its disestablishment as a department. As of the 2024-25 school year, only five feminist studies faculty members remain in the department. Current faculty voted to transition away from...