Fossil Demands Lead to Climate Denials
The provocative documentary “Merchants of Doubt” raises questions and concerns surrounding the media’s deliverance of “truth.” The documentary, directed by Robert Kenner, was screened on Nov. 3 at Kresge Town Hall to raise awareness about climate change. “This movie is the perfect example of what...
Computers Stolen from Interdisciplinary Sciences Building
Thousands of dollars of computer towers, monitors and laptops were stolen from the Interdisciplinary Sciences Building sometime between 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 1 and 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 2. UC Santa Cruz police Chief Nader Oweis said the exact cost of the equipment is still...
Lecturers Contract Extended to Dec. 10
Instead of drawing up a new contract before the University Council-American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT) contract expired on Oct. 31, UC-AFT agreed with University of California representatives to extend lecturer’s contract until Dec. 10. Negotiations will continue until then to settle on a new contract...
Preliminary Hearing for Teen Charged with Murder Postponed
Santa Cruz County court last Thursday, new evidence postponed the preliminary hearing of the teenager charged with the kidnapping, murder and rape of 8-year-old Madyson “Maddy” Middleton. Adrian J. Gonzalez’s hearing was pushed from Oct. 29, 2015 to Feb. 29, 2016. Maddy died on July...
Life in Death
People from diverse backgrounds crowded the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (MAH) atrium to celebrate Día de los Muertos. From the performances of traditional Mexican dances to authentic Mexican cuisine, the Día de los Muertos event brought the Latino holiday to Santa Cruz....
Lecturers Demand Job Security, Fair Wages
A crowd of about 200 supporters clapped and chanted the words “Which side are you on?” and “Too much, magic bus,” to draw attention to the lecturers’ demands in their upcoming contract renegotiation. The demonstration began at the Quarry Plaza on Oct. 22 where supporters...
Far From Tapping Out
In a state with a dwindling water supply, UC Santa Cruz has been awarded for its standout water conservation practices. At the 2015 California Higher Education Sustainability Conference on Oct. 1 hosted by San Francisco State University, UCSC was given the best practice award for...
Banana Slugs Take the Streets
Wearing a bright yellow hat with antennae poking out of the top, Santa Cruz mayor Don Lane stood next to a 10-foot balloon banana slug and officially proclaimed Oct. 25 “Banana Slug Day.” About 200 Santa Cruz community members, alumni and students walked down...
Delivered to Your Doorstep
Jamie Feaster calls it “Uber for Pot.” The marketing team at Eaze — an app and website where users can consult with doctors to obtain medical marijuana cards, order strains of marijuana and get it delivered — anticipates the legalization of recreational marijuana. Before...
‘Join the Struggle’
When asked to define practical activism, Eden Silva Jequinto said it’s “about engaging in what your reality is […] What’s your role and how can you make a decision. Not just through your mind or words but through your actions, and not just by yourself...