UCSC Slugcast
Hosted out of the Student Affairs and Success divisional office, UCSC Slugcast is a way for students to learn more about campus resources, services, and student stories no matter where they are. Join our team of student podcasters every week to hear interviews, news, and stories about slug life at UCSC.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 9 minutes
- Episodes
- 421
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Santa Cruz Food Survival Guide
With so many new students, Nick thought it would be helpful to highlight some of his favorite spots from around town. Nick covers Zachary's breakfast, Taqueria Vallarta, Pizza My Heart, Kianti's Pizz…
Transfer Student Learns All About UCSC
As a third year transfer student who started UCSC during the pandemic, Sereena hasn't yet gotten to experience campus or Santa Cruz at all. Sereena talks to her friends Sam, Morgan, and Maggie who ha…
Wellness Check: Be Spiritually Connected
In this episode of the Wellness Check Series, Diego dives into what it means to be spiritually connected (regardless of beliefs) and discusses relating topics with Slugcaster Cynthia Ordonez.
Resourc…
The Cove: Systems of Recovery
In this episode, Frances learns about the Cove, which is UCSC's addiction and recovery information center. She discusses resources you can turn to when questioning your relationship to drugs and alco…
Who's (Still) Afraid of the On-Campus Housing Announcement?
Surprise, surprise: rising sophomores are now on the priority list! In this on-campus housing update, Kyle summarizes the new policy and points students who might still be unprioritized in the right …
Senior Year Bucketlist
As someone who started the pandemic as a college freshman and is now returning as a senior, there are a lot of experiences Jenna needs to fit into a short amount of time. Jenna looks into what she wa…
Documentary Filmmaker Melanie Dang Ho talks sống ở đây
In this episode, Alyce speaks with UCSC alumna and documentary filmmaker Melanie Dang Ho about her film sống ở đây, which was recently recognized by the International Documentary Association. In this…
Staying Sane While Learning at Home: Music and Isolation pt. 2
Ben had such a good time the first time, they decided to do it again. For this episode, sit down with KZSC DJ and electronic music producer DJ Saratonin to talk about music, creating art in quarantin…
Student Environmental Center
Are you interested in helping your environment, whether on campus or back home? Today Adrian is interviewing interviewing some members of the Student Environmental Center. Join me and learn more abo…
Sustainability Series: UCSC Dining Halls
In this episode of the Sustainability Series, Diego continues the conversation about carbon footprints by considering how food systems, such as seafood producers and UCSC Dining Halls, will continue …
The Student Union Assembly
In this episode, Sharan explores the officially recognized student government here at UCSC. We learn about their role here on campus. We also learn what resources, opportunities, and ways to get invo…
Strawberry and Justice Festival
In this episode of SlugCast, Alyce speaks on the annual Strawberry and Justice Festival held online on May 20th featuring music and a panel of speakers. Highlighted in this episode are Irene Juarez O…
Life as a Game Design Major
Are you thinking of being a Game Designer? Where do I start, or what is like being a game designer proposed major? No worries, in this episode, Adrian interviews Modesto Amador, a senior game design …
The Summer Before...Tips and Tricks for Graduate Students Last Summer Before Starting a Graduate Program at UCSC
Are you an incoming graduate student? Check out this podcast for some insight from David into your last summer before starting graduate school and how to succeed in your first quarter at UCSC.
Student Cable Television - SCTV
Frances interviews Emma Forbes, the Broadcast Coordinator from SCTV, or Student Cable Television. This UCSC org encompasses two other film production orgs, including FPC (Film Production Coalition) a…
UCSC achieves fair-trade status through the work of students
On March 12, UCSC signed a fair-trade agreement after student organizations campaigned for the resolution starting in 2018. What is fair trade? Why is this important? How will UCSC achieve fair-trade…
Quick News Updates
In this episode Sharan starts off by giving a quick news update on what is going on in the Division of Student Affairs and Success, starting with welcoming Gwendelyn Rivera and updates on the CUIP in…
UC Santa Cruz names Celine Parreñas Shimizu new dean of Arts Division
UC Santa Cruz has appointed award-winning filmmaker and film scholar Celine Parreñas Shimizu as dean of the Arts Division, effective July 1." In this brief interview, Jenna interviews the New Dean of…
CADRC Rainbow Theater 2021 Weekend #1
Michael talks about what went down at UCSC's first weekend of the Rainbow Theater presentations, and the themes that were brought up with each segment of the event.
CADRC LINK: https://www.cadrc.org/
R…
CADRC Rainbow Theater 2021 Weekend #1
Michael talks about what went down at UCSC's first weekend of the Rainbow Theater presentations, and the themes that were brought up with each segment of the event.
CADRC LINK: https://www.cadrc.org/R…