UCSC Layoffs are Impending, at ITS They’ve Already Begun
For the past seven years, Jeffrey Calhoun, an Information Technology Services (ITS) employee, has seen his team shrink from eight, to four, to three people. When ITS employees experienced a new round of layoffs in early August, Calhoun was all too familiar with the fallout. ...
UCSCPD Hold Once a Year “Public” Zoom Meeting
There is only one opportunity each year for community members to speak directly with the UC Santa Cruz Police Department (UCSCPD) in a public forum. 41 attendees successfully made it into this year’s Zoom meeting, while many more students, faculty, and community members were left...
Students Rally for Lives Lost in Palestine, University Response Calls into Question Free Speech
Editor’s Note: In the interest of personal privacy and safety, some individuals in this story have chosen to remain anonymous or be referred to by pseudonyms. “A year ago, most Americans were apathetic to the occupation of Palestine; now many Americans have been awakened to...
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Finding Community
Student organizations have been integral to the culture of UC Santa Cruz since its earliest days as an institution. With about 200 student organizations registered and many more unofficial groups, the question is not if there is a space for you on campus, but which...
New Budget Model Restructures Classroom Learning
Departments prepare for a major shift in budget distribution as administration tightens reigns on departmental funds. With the university facing a $107 million deficit and layoffs in the upcoming year, the campus community is preparing for a drastic shift in operations to compensate for the...
Slug Your Way to Savings
Being a college student on a budget is no easy feat, but there are plenty of resources available to help alleviate the expenses — many of which are already paid for by your student fees. Check out our guide to resources and discounts to get...
Carpenters Union Files Lawsuit Against UC Regents
Last year, those driving up Coolidge were met with cows grazing on UC Santa Cruz’s East Meadow. Now, as students move onto campus for the new school year, they’ll be greeted by a fence wrapping around the Meadow displaying images of happy families. Behind the...
UCSC Dismantles Camper Park: Parkies Reimagine Community Living
“What about future plans for the Trailer Park? Will I have time to voice my opinion before the eviction notice arrives?” -Adrian Wilson, “Oh What a Special Place: A Look at the Value of the UCSC Trailer Park” published in 2000. UCSC “Parkies,” what Camper...
e2’s Changemakers: Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. on Activism and Fighting Oppression
Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. addressed the audience full of community members, students, staff, and faculty beneath the calm glow of spotlights. He set the scene to 1963, when students at Howard University met with civil rights activist and writer James Baldwin to discuss various issues...