UCSC Slugcast

In this episode, Sharan teaches students about the Division of Student Affairs and Success. She gives a summary on what the division does and what resources they offer to help students out. Find out more: Song: Driving a Blue Car- Springtide Song License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/legalcode

Are you prepared for the next disaster? Listen in to this episode with David to learn about how to find resources to be more prepared for disasters and the resources UCSC has to make sure you are ready!

Join Jenna to learn about Girls Who Code, their mission and how they have been working with women of all ages to end the gender gap in stem and computer science fields.

The most up-to-date info on the school's COVID policies all in one place. In today's Daily Slug Episode with Nick he gives you a brief description of what regulations UCSC has planned and how they affect you.

What are each of the dining halls, and how do I use them? These questions are answered in today's Daily Slug episode by Nick ! He gives you a brief introduction to the best way to pay for food on campus, and then a fun brief description of each of the dining halls and where they are. Music : Music: Sunset On Terra by HYBRID V is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.or...

In this first of The Daily Slug episodes, Kyle explores GO Santa Cruz County, an online tool that rewards Santa Cruz-ians for using low-emission forms of transportation (with special benefits for UCSC affiliates). LINKS : Register with UCSC email here: https://taps.ucsc.edu/commute-options/go-santa-cruz-county.html Measure D: https://sccrtc.org/funding-planning/measured/ MUSIC : audionautix.com Re...

Hyped to start exploring the outdoor areas in and around Santa Cruz? Kyle sure is! And, fortunately, he's got five fantastic online resources (be they local trail recommendations, exciting UCSC organizations, or sources of inspiration) that'll get you primed and ready to hit the trail. Resource Links: https://recreation.ucsc.edu/adventure/index.html http://sccrtc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/San...

Seeing as UCSC is just a short bus or car ride away from the beach, students may want to take advantage of this opportunity to learn how to surf. Today Jenna speaks with Dustin Smucker about the UCSC Recreation surf classes. https://recreation.ucsc.edu/adventure/surfing.html

In this episode, Alyce will explore the decades long push for the departmentalization of CRES, or Critical Race and Ethnic Studies, at UC Santa Cruz. Alyce will go through the historical struggle of the Third World Liberation Front's fight for the field of study and what the new department will mean today.

In this episode, David is back to take students through the basics of using the UCSC library online and in person. Listen in to get the most of the best resource on campus!

In this episode, Diego highlights the Healthy Beverage Initiative and helps students reconsider sugar-sweetened beverages. Healthy Beverage Initiative

Wildfire season is upon us, and according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, every year it is starting earlier and ending later. Last year was a record-setting year of fires in CA, and it really impacted those living around the Santa Cruz area. In August 2020 the fires were dangerously close to campus. As Santa Cruz is already are having a very hot and dry summer, we sho...

In this episode, Adrian joins Warren Liu the president of the Santa Cruz FGC to see what the club offers students with their different activities and tournaments. Resources: discord link Main Facebook Smash Ultimate Facebook Smash Melee Facebook Warren's Twitter

In this Slugcast episode, Alyce talks connection -- something that can be hard to come by in these COVID times. While this lack of connection has its set of challenges in regards to mental well-being, there are plenty resources available through CAPS services on campus. We also talk on-campus resources and facilities that are now open, services that support care of our physical and mental well bei...

In this episode, Frances speaks on the latest happenings of the Division of Student Affairs and Success, as well as Santa Cruz general news. If you'd like to be an informed and critical UCSC student, take a listen! Links: Slug Mentor Network Sign-up to be a mentor Source: https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2021/07/21/wildfires-pge-will-place-10000-miles-of-electric-lines-underground/

In this episode, Sharan gives a quick overview of all of the programs within UCSC's Educational Opportunity Programs. She first explains who qualifies as an EOP student, and how to appeal for eligibility. Then for students who qualify, she gives a summary of the different programs and how to get more involved. EOP Website Song: Slice of Sun by Ketsa ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/...

In this episode, Kyle and Cantú Center director, Travis S. Becker work together to explore the idea of questioning one's sexuality or gender identity, as well as to answer the question: can you still participate in the LGBTQ+ community if you're questioning? Spoiler alert: yes!

In this episode, Sereena lets listeners in on how they can study and intern abroad...from home! Due to the worldwide pandemic, many study abroad programs have been put on hold. However, UCSC Global Learning and their partner Absolute Internship are here to help. Learn about what Global Learning and Absolute Internship (along with other UCSC study abroad programs) can offer you. Also, get some insi...

One of the biggest challenge of being a student is managing and budgeting your food, especially for those who live off campus! Savannah and Frances explore tips for keeping a healthy but cheap diet, including an overview of CalFresh, and an interview with a student cook. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free exp...

Knowing how much you can spend on Housing and where to find that housing for students is a challenge. In this episode Nick explores where to find all the information you need, how to calculate how much can go towards a house, how to balance a simple budget, and where to find housing at student prices. Links: Spreadsheet Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Jmq2Y7yD-g-0pnk-Bm4rcvXowd99SyiV...

It's David back with Slugcast, here to share information about the #DoubleThePell Campaign. Did you know that 7 million students benefit from the federal grant yet it only covers roughly 25% of college costs? Learn about a growing movement to encourage congress to double the amount of the grant and help more students pay for college.

Jenna speaks with Christine Hong to learn more about the new minor and program under Critical Race and Ethnic Studies. They discuss the history of the department and why it is important that these classes are available to students. https://cres.ucsc.edu/

In this episode, Frances and Savannah will talk updates regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. We've experienced a traumatic year and a half, so the two delve into what is currently going on with the virus and try to break it down in the simplest, least overwhelming way possible. Resources: - Health Center

We're all excited about move-in day -- but, when September 16th arrives, are you sure you know what to do? Kyle , with the assistant director of College Student Life, Guadalupe Peña, sets up a one-stop-shop for all things move-in day: what to do, when to do it, and where to go if you need extra help (Plus there's a radio drama, because why not?).

In this episode, Alyce continues her conversation 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 first part of the interview, Alyce and Melanie talk water -- as a vessel of memory and fluidity -- as well as the unanswered questions that the film has left her with.