Nuestro Pueblo Unido, Nos Rehusamos a Obedecer: Our Village United, We Refuse to Obey
When you’re a kid surrounded by family, friends and community who have been there for your first steps, your graduations and around the house — you don’t question whether that loved one is “supposed” to be in this country. As a Mexican from the Calexico...
Students Must Unite, Be the Change You Want to See
City on a Hill Press has been on campus since 1966. This paper has seen students come and go, administrations and presidents pass. Throughout its history, one theme has rang true: Student resistance has never wavered. Since Donald Trump’s election in November, each news headline...
It’s Time for Olives to Regrow: The Ceasefire & Palestinian Endurance
Editor’s Note: The City on a Hill Press editorial board has chosen to refer to the “Israel Defense Forces” as the “Israel Offensive Forces” in our coverage out of recognition for the role they play in the oppression of the Palestinian people. Olive trees have...
When the Santa Ana Winds Come Pounding on Your Door
Ever since I can remember, I have feared the Santa Ana winds, as many who are born and raised in the hills of Los Angeles do. When those winds come pounding on your door, breaking the silence inside, it feels scarier than any burglar, for...
Death of a CEO: The Power of Our Reaction
There is an undeniably captivating element in the story of a man, so fed up with the system that he takes justice into his own hands, points a finger at the dastardly individual responsible, and is hunted by the government for ending the villain’s life. ...
Students demand 2030 decarbonization
This submission was written by Sunrise Santa Cruz, formerly known as the UCSC Climate Coalition, a student group that advocates for and supports climate activism in Santa Cruz. If you would like to submit a letter to be published by City on a Hill Press,...
The Mourning After
This morning, I woke up hopeless. I cannot go 20 minutes without crying, and I have not been able to stop since I woke up in tears this morning. My power was out all night and, thanks to my nonstop switching between 270toWin, AP, CNN,...
Fascism in America: The Dangers of Project 2025
When City On A Hill Press staff gathered to discuss the upcoming election, our collective voices reflected the diversity of opinion apparent in voters in our community. Some of us staunchly believe that a vote for anyone but Kamala Harris is essentially a vote for...
Why I’m Voting
Until a couple of weeks ago, I was not going to vote in the 2024 election. How could anyone with a moral conscience cast a vote that would further genocide? Kamala Harris has explicitly stated her unwavering commitment to the security of Israel, according to...
The Time to Vote is Soon, The Time to Register is Now!
City on a Hill Press encourages all UC Santa Cruz students to exercise their right to vote on Nov. 5 in the general, state, and local elections. Whether students choose to participate in their hometown or in Santa Cruz, it’s important they make their voices...