A Ceremony of Life: In Remembrance of Zainab Mansoor
Editor’s note: The following article mentions the loss, grieving, and death of a UCSC student. Brilliant, bubbly, adventurous, artistic — all words used to describe Zainab Mansoor. Those who knew her recall a kind face, supportive presence, and avid cookie baker. Beloved friend, daughter, sister,...
UC Librarians are Bargaining for Better
Beyond stacking shelves of neatly packed books and organizing pages of digital archives, librarians are critical contributors to university research. The contract between the University of California and the University of California-American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT) expires on April 30. The contract was set to...
Tiffany Dena Loftin and Wisdom Cole Set to Speak at the Dream It, Build It Event
Tiffany Dena Loftin and Wisdom Cole will be coming to UC Santa Cruz on Apr. 18, 2024 to participate in the Dream It, Build It: Organize Our Power event, as a part of Student Organization Leadership (SOL) Council’s Spring Special. The event will focus on...
Santa Cruz Kites Fly for Gaza
Over 50 Santa Cruz community members gathered at Santa Cruz Main Beach on April 6 to commemorate Palestinian Children’s Day, which takes place every April 5. Participants flew kites decorated with colored streamers and statements of solidarity and liberation, including the words of murdered Palestinian...
Cowell Coffee Shop: A Taste of Community
An assortment of mugs available at CCS donated by visitors. Tucked next to the bustling Cowell-Stevenson dining hall, the Cowell Coffee Shop (CCS) stands as more than a spot for a quick recharge. While it boasts a loyal group of regulars, many don’t know what...
After 14 Years, Productions of Color is No Longer Required to Pay $14,250 Production Supervisor Fee
Productions of Color take over the Mainstage with flowing skirts and vibrant lights with every performance they give. The cultural performances touch on the experiences students of color face on campus and beyond. Despite the impact Productions of Color has, they have a contentious relationship...
“Basic Needs Over Regents’ Greed:” UCSC Divest Coalition Holds Walkout and Rally
Through the mist and sporadic bouts of rain, student organizers — trailed by more than 250 others, some with Palestinian flags, others with umbrellas — carried a large banner. On it, the words, “Divest from Imperialism” and “Jews Against White Supremacy” were spelled out in...
UCSC Camper Park Residents Face Uncertain Housing Future, Again
Camper Park residents received an announcement to relocate on Feb. 27. However, the university has since rescinded their initial notice and is allowing students to remain for the duration of the academic year. Following student backlash, residents and administrators met on March 6, where administrators...
SUA Passes Resolution to Boycott and Divest from Israel
The Student Union Assembly (SUA) has approved a resolution to implement a boycott of SUA funds against Israel’s ongoing occupation and genocide of Palestine. The SUA voted 28-1-0, with 9 members absent. UC Santa Cruz itself has not divested. The resolution, proposed at the SUA...
UC Regents Postpone Undocumented Students “Opportunity for All” Proposal
Students erupted in screams of anger, sadness, and despair when the UC regents announced their decision to postpone the Opportunity for All proposal that would make undocumented students without work permits eligible for university employment. On Jan. 25, the UC Regents voted on a motion...