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.
In this totally tubular episode of Slugcast, Isabella and Diego are taking you through the evolution of the surf and skate culture that surrounds the town of Santa Cruz. From the cement to the surf, …
Sharan continues her series on Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage. This time we focus on the heritage of and opportunities for Pacific Islanders.
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Why even bother going to college if art is your end-game? Kyle and Lizzy Hatch (Art, '24) discuss the pros and cons, share personal stories, and analyze the relationship between artistic practice and…
In this continuation of the TWANAS series, Alyce talks to Galilea, Leslie and Andrea, who are signers of the press collective. In this episode, members recaps their Intergenerational Trauma Workshop …
The Donald A. Strauss Public Service Scholarship Foundation is focused on awarding students within California for their efforts in serving their community. UCSC's Matt Sioson is one of the winners fo…
Have you ever wondered what a fraternity does? What events they host and how they help different communities on campus? In this episode, Adrian sits down with some members of Sigma Lambda Beta and ex…
Many students have the bad habit of saving study sessions till the last minute. Even if they do spend more time studying many will study for long periods of time at once and burn themselves out. In t…
Lately, Instagram infographics have been taking over our timelines. While spreading awareness is great and fighting for larger causes is meaningful, it's important to know that you are spreading corr…
Michael gives a breakdown of the MEP program, and the community that has been created for MEP students on campus. Learn about the requirements for joining the program, and how being a MEP student can…
Sharan and Savannah explore the Languages and Applied Linguistics Department to explain the different programs, classes and opportunities available in the department. This includes the Applied Lingui…
Cynthia talks with Lucy Rojas, Lydia Jenkins-Sleczkowski, and Brynna Downey to talk about Student Fee Advisory Committee! Learn how to get involved as a student, how to receive funding for your progr…
In this episode, Sereena explores the Everett Program, a year long program under the Sociology Department that teaches students how to use the connection between technology and activism to create soc…
Diego explains ways to support UCSC athletics and register for current events such as off-campus intramural tournaments or activities held by the recreation department.
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It's FINALS season! For students beginning to prep, Frances has your back. She outlines exactly which resources are available, for which subjects and departments, and how exactly to book appointments…
A recent announcement about second- and third-years' chances at on-campus housing this fall has thrown many students' housing plans into disarray. Kyle, with the help of housing advisors Jeff Hao and…
Spring has sprung and it's showing! While the res halls don't provide a lot of space for students to show off their green thumb, there are garden spaces all across campus that lend students a slice o…
On March 31, 2021, Accellion's File Transfer Appliance (FTA) experienced a data breach that had the possibility to impact many who were affiliated with UCSC and other universities. In response to thi…
TWANAS is a Communities of Color and Native American Student Press Collective at UC Santa Cruz founded in 1979. For this episode, Alyce sits down with three of their members, Andrea, Leslie and Galil…
As a continuation of the Wellness Check series, Diego speaks about how loneliness can affect everyone (especially during the pandemic) and highlights opportunities for students to become socially inv…
Natural Bridges is Santa Cruz's state park, and it is special for many different reasons. It also provides a resource for students to volunteer and learn about their local wildlife. In this episode, …