“Swipe In, Speak Out”: YDSA Advocates for Dining Hall Reform
Since the news of the budget deficit was announced by UC Santa Cruz administrators last spring, members of the community have been questioning the sustainability of campus life. “[Administration is] also cutting what gives us joy as students,” said an attendee who wished to remain...
“Rainbow, Rainbow”: Rainbow Theater Opens Its 32nd Season
“Rainbow, Rainbow!” rang voices throughout the Stevenson Event Center, as the audience joined in on Rainbow Theater’s pre-show tradition of a nightly chant, kicking off last weekend’s opening performance. Rainbow Theater has provided a stage for multicultural stories at UC Santa Cruz for 32 years. ...
January 20th and Beyond: A Conversation With Ayo Banjo
As Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration draws closer, tensions are high across the nation. City on a Hill Press sat down for an interview with Ayo Banjo, a prominent UC Santa Cruz alumnus and current organizer, to discuss how students can exercise agency and stay empowered...
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...
UAW’s Second Week of Striking Garners More Support from Local Organizations
For the past 10 days, the picket line on the base of campus featured rousing speeches, bumping DJ sets, and chants calling for action from the UC system. After entering its second week, the United Auto Workers (UAW) 4811 strike is far from losing steam. ...
Guide to 2024 Undergraduate Campus Election Ballot Measures and Opinion Polls
For any ballot measure to pass, 25 percent of undergraduate students must vote. That’s 4,453 students. Last year, just 13.3 percent or 2,169 undergraduate students voted. Unless voter turnout doubles this year, none of the measures on the ballot will pass. If you want to...
Rethinking Reproductive Justice
The American healthcare system is under scrutiny as restrictive abortion policies rise across the country. Amidst the lobbying, lawmaking, and advocacy, the unequal landscape of reproductive healthcare around the world is coming to light. Since the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s...
Pilipino Cultural Celebration XXXIII, A Showcase of Community
Reading a letter from her late grandmother, Lourdes realizes she should accept herself as is. Tears flood her eyes as her family comforts her in a time of self-discovery. The audience remains silent as the scene plays out. This year’s 33rd annual Pilipino Cultural Celebration...
e2 SIO Student Led Tours Center Student Issues
Editor’s Note: This article was updated April 17 to correct a misspelled name and hyperlink. Prospective students from Santa Cruz High School, Mission Community College, and Hartnell Community College, walked along Oakes Path beneath the redwoods and huddled under the awning at Kerr Hall. There,...