The Power of En Plein Air
I am not used to this. Waking up to birds instead of buses and cars— angry to work their 9 to 5. It is true that I missed home at first. The hustle and bustle and the roar of the freeway, the honk of a…
Through Our Pens: Thank You for the Cheese
Piknik cheese is softer than feta, more creamy but capable of crumbling. It pairs well with herbs, and sometimes my family would sprinkle it on top of pasta. When we’d open the can of cheese we’d wash off the brine and plate it alongside a…
Through Our Pens: A Guide to UCSC Cryptids
As you walk through the trails of UCSC’s campus, you hear a sudden stir in the dense forestry. You stop and think, “It’s probably just another deer. Maybe a raccoon, or even a coyote.” But what if it was something stranger? For centuries, we’ve come…
Through Our Pens: A Love Letter to Longevity Noodles
As a child, each time I was called to dinner by my grandparents and greeted with a bowl of hot noodles, I would eat until my stomach felt like it had doubled in size. “难得吃一会,” my grandmother would say. It’s still one of the only…
Why UCSC Style Is More Than Just Clothing
Growing up in L.A., a place where trends were accepted more than authenticity, where only one type of style was primarily seen, UCSC exposed me to a style that was built on originality and creative and personal expression, which is where my fascination with style…
Consider a Comic
I have always been fascinated by the concept of memories, big and small, and what they mean to people. Even a story shared by a stranger can be relatable if the listener opens their ears and finds moments where they can relate. Autobiographical comics and…
Through Our Pens: Go On a Digital Walk With Me
When I was a kid, I would go on walks every evening after dinner with my mom. As time went on and the two of us got busier, this was one of our first traditions to go. The further I grew from my childhood and…
A Note to Those Planting Their Roots
One thing I’ve learned at UC Santa Cruz is how to be comfortable feeling lost. There are no maps or trailheads guiding a college student on the perfect path. It is something we find through a series of right and wrong turns — the passions…
Your Future, As Explained By the Stars: Jordan’s UCSC Horoscopes
The 2020-21 school year will go down in history, but the next academic year is still a mystery. Students have navigated the depths of online curriculum. Some wandered the deserted maze of campus, falling into alien routines of COVID-19 testing and limited interaction. Many still…
Feelings on Fonts
In the fall of my first year at UC Santa Cruz, I applied to be a photographer for City on a Hill Press. For reasons unknown to me, I was hired as a production designer. However, I accepted the position, and this decision would tether…