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Secrets to Success in Zoom University
Spring quarter was a jarring transition. You used to walk up the steps to Classroom Unit 2, now you’re rolling out of bed and joining a 200 person Zoom call. With fall classes to be conducted remotely, this is our new reality as students. Now…
Campus Resource Centers Team Up For Remote Learning Accessibility
As UC Santa Cruz moves into an almost entirely online format for fall 2020, several campus resource centers have begun working to ensure that the needs of disabled students are accounted for. “Considering the needs of disabled students up front isn’t just easier for everyone…
Remote Health Resources for Students
Campus health resources are adapting to the remote environment in order to continue providing support to students. Whether you’re interested in mental health counseling or joining a recovery support group, here are some of the resources available to you. Student Health Outreach and Promotion (SHOP)…
California State Proposition Ballot Guide 2020
This year, the California state ballot includes twelve propositions that vary widely in topic and support base. We’ve compiled this guide to prepare you for 2020’s metaphorical ballot box. Proposition 14: Stem Cell Research VOTE “YES” VOTE “NO” Allocates $5.5 billion in state bonds to…
SOMeCA: Student Organization Guide
SOMeCA houses over 200 student orgs under its three divisions: Student Organization Advising and Resources (SOAR), Student Media, and the Cultural Arts and Diversity Resource Center (CADrc). Here’s a quick glimpse into what each of these offices has to offer. SOAR SOAR houses ethnic, academic,…
Navigating COVID-19 Tests in Santa Cruz County
As of 10:40 p.m. on September 20 there are 2,218 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Santa Cruz County. Santa Cruz healthcare providers’ capacity to administer and process COVID-19 tests has increased since the lockdowns began in March. Testing is a vital part of responding to…
Step-by-Step California Voter Registration Guide
For millions of young adults, this will be their first time as eligible voters in a presidential election. This year, Gen Z will make up 1 in 10 of eligible voters. With the deadline to register to vote fast approaching on Oct. 19, here’s what…
Bangers and Bops: Summer 2020 Edition
New school year, new music. If your playlists are starting to grow stale, look no further for a new music injection, courtesy of CHP’s fall staff. View the playlist on Spotify here. If you’re looking for more music reccommendations, follow @cityonahillpress on Spotify, or check…
Quarantine Tips: How to Find Free Books
The internet is a treasure trove of free content, and that includes all kinds of books. Maybe you’re a bookworm figuring out where to get your next read, or maybe you’re looking for something to keep you entertained while you’re stuck at home. As COVID-19…
A Guide to UCSC Classes with LGBTQIA+ Themes
Many universities have embraced queer theory in their curricula and coursework since its popularization in the 1990s. Humanities and social science disciplines from literature to psychology have worked queerness into their course offerings in some form or another. Here are just a few of the…