Making it to Mainstage: Behind the Productions of Color
Productions of Color, the collaboration between three ethnic organizations on campus — the Indian Student Association (ISA), Grupo Folklórico Los Mejicas, and Bayanihan — has taken to UC Santa Cruz Theater Arts’ Mainstage once again for their annual cultural productions. “These [productions] are staples of...
Going Back to Your Roots: The 16th Annual VSA Charity Show
It was like eating with family at the table. One big dinner, filled to the brim with students sharing stories, laughing, and enjoying a meal together. Centering family and connection to one’s roots were the key themes of the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA)’s 16th Annual...
IndigeFest 2023 Celebrates Indigenous Cultures with Food, Performances, and More
The smells of masa and quinoa wafted from UC Santa Cruz’s Quarry Amphitheater as the 11th annual IndigeFest took center stage. To begin the day, lively drums reverberated throughout the space as various Indigenous performers danced passionately to honor their heritage. The festival, held on...
Earth Day 2023: Walking Out To Go Green
“Where would you start if you wanted to change the world?” Voices amplified by bullhorns, organizers repeated this question as they gathered at UC Santa Cruz’s main entrance. Holding signs and bottles of water, they marched to San Lorenzo Park. About 50 demonstrators convened at...
The Arboretum: Indigenous Practices Help Sow Seeds of the Future
As changing climates bring about new realities, those working at UC Santa Cruz’s Arboretum and Botanic Garden are invested in preparing for the future. Amidst ongoing climate collapse, the Arboretum is using the Amah Mutsun Relearning Program (AMRP) and the Native Plant Program (NPP) to...
Indian Student Association Presents India’s Hidden Gem
When Manikantanagasai H. Illuri kneels down for prayer on UC Santa Cruz’s Mainstage, he’s no longer a second-year computer science major. He’s Tenali Rama, a 16th-century Telegu poet and scholar. ‘Tenali Rama: India’s Hidden Gem,’ the Indian Student Association’s (ISA) 21st annual production, brought friends...
Remove by X: A Glimpse Into UCSC’s Artistic and Political Past
No one pays close attention to the abundance of flyers stapled to the corkboard at bus stops, let alone gives much thought as to what was there before. Now, for the first time ever, students have a chance to see flyers from 1965 through 2001...
AFSCME 3299 Launches “$25/5%” Campaign for Pay Raises
AFSCME 3299 is demanding a $25 minimum wage for UC employees, and for employees already making $25 or more an hour to have their current wage raised by 5%. The union is also advocating for non-unionized student employees to be included in the demand for...
Celebrations After Sunset: Iftar in the Quarry
Those who attend Iftar hosted by the Muslim Student Association (MSA) know they’ll leave with full bellies and even fuller hearts. Friends and strangers alike greet one another with smiles, beckoning newcomers to take a seat, grab some food, and celebrate Iftar. Though MSA regularly...
Navigating the Fentanyl Crisis: Where Slugs Can Access Harm Reduction Resources
Sixty-seven percent. That is the proportion of drug related deaths caused by fentanyl and other synthetic opioids in the United States last year. Fentanyl is said to be a silent killer for several reasons. It is 50 times more potent than heroin, interacts fatally with...