UCSC Slugcast

Z breaks down one of the best events of the season, the Harvest Festival! Don't miss it today 10/19, Listen for more details!! Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the pro...

David is back with another exciting announcement. That's right! Two exciting collaborations in a week! We are thrilled to announce a partnership with KZSC, UCSC's long-time radio station. Every Saturday from 8-9am, you can catch us live and on the air. Not into radio? KZSC has a free app, or you can listen directly from their website at https://kzsc.org/ . Check out this latest episode to learn mo...

Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year! UCSC has an abundance of clubs to choose from. At the beginning of each year the school holds a club fair called Cornucopia. Today we are joined by Maia and Mia who tabled for Slugcast at Cornucopia and interviewed some students and clubs about their experience! Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcaster...

We are excited to be hosting the podcast Stories from the Epicenter . Created by UCSC Digital Scholarship Librarian Dr. Daniel Story, this series explores the history of the Loma Prieta Earthquake in Santa Cruz County. Episodes will be posted every Monday! Don't miss out on the Revisiting Stories from the Epicenter this Thursday at 5:00PM at the Digital Scholarship Commons in the Basement of McHen...

In this episode Maria dives into the Kuumbwa Jazz Center. Exploring its rich history since its founding in 1975 and how the jazz center hopes to create a center for jazz appreciation but also wishes to create a space for learning for all artists, visitors and even students. Make sure to get your discounted tickets today at https://www.kuumbwajazz.org/my-account/ . As always check out our social me...

Xochitl explains how sea otters use tools to help open prey; with the help of UCSC researchers, we can understand both tooth diseases and tool use! Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their...

Maia and Mia set out to discover the diversity of life the Arboretum offers! Learn about the importance of these amazing plants as we interview Rick Flores. Whether you're a nature connoisseur or just curious, come learn more about the UCSC Arboretum with us. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of i...

What do you get when you mix Clark Kerr, an enormously influential educator and former president of the UC system, with a group of politically radical UCSC students? In the final part of a two-part series, Kyle takes us back to an infamous afternoon in 1969 to find out. Sources Used Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast suppo...

This is one of our most popular episodes from Kyle who recently graduated! Check out part 1 now if you missed it! It’s 1969, and a LOT is happening – including some pretty important things at UC Santa Cruz. In the first part of a two part series, Kyle tells the tale of UCSC’s fourth year in existence, featuring (among other things) a restraining order between a Chancellor and the entire student bo...

Slugcast starts again this week! Check in with David for some updates on what to expect for the new year! Make sure to check us out on Instagram @ucscslugcast for all our latest updates. New episodes will post MWF going forward! Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the...

David looks back at the exciting year Slugcast has had. Listen to hear about the growth of the podcast and some things to look out for next year! Have a great summer! Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speak...

Tune into a special episode about UC Santa Cruz Rocket Team and their unique accomplishments this year! Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an...

Tune into a special episode with Joey, who will be departing for his mandatory military service after this spring quarter. In this episode, he shares his journey at UC Santa Cruz, reflecting on his experiences, challenges, and the incredible people he’s met along the way. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free ex...

David reflects on some of the challenges of failure, what it means throughout our academic careers, and what we can learn from it. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the...

Xochitl explains how sea otters use tools to help open prey, with the help of UCSC researchers we can understand both tooth diseases and tool use! Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their a...

In this episode, slugcaster Ben Ruef interviews Ajith Serensinghe, project lead for the California Institute for Biodiversity at CALeDNA based here at UC Santa Cruz. The discussion dives into Ajith's journey of pursuing nature-focused science and aiming to make an impact in measuring and maintaining Biodiversity. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student...

Readers unite! Spring quarter is the time for the Humanities Institute's annual Deep Read Program. This episode is all about how to get involved and the book for this year, Trust by Hernan Diaz. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by sp...

Hey everyone! Join Maia for this quick marine conservation-themed Science Weekly episode! Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of...

Are you having trouble distinguishing between various events? Don’t miss today’s episode where we explore the range of events hosted by the school and the Baskin School of Engineering! Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are...

Hey everyone! Join us for this new episode of Science Weekly with your host Maia where she interviews Sheyna Burns and her team live from the farm! They discuss sustainable energy, verticle farming, and pursuing innovation here on campus. Tune in to enjoy! Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of idea...

Xochitl dives into the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) and has helped us understand the universe's growth! Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program doe...

Near the fields south of the arts complex, sine and saw waves can be heard emanating from a low brick room at the end of the music department. This is the electronic music studio where students learn how to express themselves through the art of audio synthesis and music production. This is the story of this niche part of Santa Cruz's arts education. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and...

David shares a conversation with our very own University Archivist Kelsey Knox. Didn't know we had a University Archivist? This is the perfect episode to learn all about the posisiton and how Kelsey approaches the unique history of UCSC.

David is back to promote another summer class! Listen to learn more about this exciting World War 1 history course "This class is envisioned as providing students with an understanding of the origins, important events and developments, and effects of the First World War, with particular attention paid to the lived experience of the war." Listen to learn more, and check out the syllabus in the link...

Are you scared about moving to a whole new town? Don't worry, college can be a super overwhelming time but with today's episode, Xochitl with the help of other students, will give you some insight to help that transition!