UCSC Slugcast

Learn the ins and outs of the Disability Resource Center (DRC) and how it may benefit you during your college experience. Join Maya for a fun conversation with third year Sarah Greengard about her DRC experiences and recognizing autism misconceptions. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Pl...

Sharan shows you some ways to get a summer internship despite being in a remote environment. We explore the career center and all the resources it has to offer! Helpful links: https://careers.ucsc.edu/index.html https://globallearning.ucsc.edu/programs/virtual-global-internships/index.html https://careers.ucsc.edu/intern/programs.html https://ucsc.joinhandshake.com/login https://careers.ucsc.edu/s...

In this episode, Cynthia will talk with the president and vice president of the anime club (SAMA) to help promote their virtual anime convention called Slugcon! Get to learn what Artist Alley is and what the panels being held will be about! (Event will be held virtually on May 15th) Linktree with sign-up forms: https://linktr.ee/sluganime Twitch link: https://www.twitch.tv/slugcon SAMA Discord inv...

In honor of Earth Day on April 22nd, Savannah discusses the realities of climate change and how students can do their part in combating it. She also explores the events coming up this week through the UCSC Office of Sustainability, and ways students can get involved during and after Earth Day. Register for UC Center Climate for Justice Launch Event Register for "What You Need to Know about Food &...

Let's take this out onto the water! Santa Cruz is home to some amazing creatures, many of which you don't see in day to day life. In this episode, Isabella takes you on a paddle boarding tour of one of Santa Cruz's ecological gems: our Kelp Forests. Information about recreational kelp harvest: https://news.ucsc.edu/2021/03/kelp-forests-norcal.html Click here to learn more about research on kelp fo...

In this episode, Diego speaks about drugs, drug-safety tips, and presents resources for drug information offered by SHOP. Link: https://shop.ucsc.edu/alcohol-other-drugs/index.html Instagram: @partylikeaslug @ucsc.dsas Original Music details on @ucsc.dsas

In this episode, Savannah explores the Student-Parent community at UCSC, and talks about helpful resources for students with children, living on or off-campus! Link to resources: https://studentsuccess.ucsc.edu/students-as-parents/index.html UCSC Women's Center google calendar for events open to student parents: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r?cid=dWNzYy5lZHVfYmllbWFmZHV2amoxb3JzMHNra3J...

Sharan interviews intern Nicole from the Womxn's Center here at UCSC to learn more about it. We learn about resources, activities, and getting in contact with the Womxn's Center team. 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 guests are th...

Cynthia discusses her experiences being a full-time student and a part-time student worker. She will also give out some personal and professional tips on how to balance this kind of lifestyle and still be your best with a special guest appearance from DSAAS student intern Sid Masuda! Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supp...

Isabella and Diego explain what the UCSC Sustainability Office does, how we practice water conservation, and habits we can form to save water in our daily lives. (1). https://sustainability.ucsc.edu/about/index.html (2). https://sustainabilityplan.ucsc.edu/campus-sustainability-plan/#learning_and_culture (3). https://sustainability.ucsc.edu/news-events/filmseries/index.html (4). https://sustainabi...

**Trigger Warning: The following content contains discussion of sexual assault** Join Maya for a conversation during Sexual Assault Awareness Month with her housemate Jamie, a student intern for Campus Advocacy Resources and Education (CARE). They discuss this amazing resource and how practicing consent and setting boundaries starts in your own household. If you're interested in dismantling the pa...

Sharan follows up from her March 3, 2021 Black History Month episode. We continue to explore more of what UCSC has to provide for their Black Students.

Join Maya for an introduction to UCSC's SOAR/Student Media/Cultural Arts, or better known as SOMeCA. Learn about SOAR organization Kappa Alpha Theta with guest speaker Azalynn Alvarez and how members of this org work to de-stigmatize Greek life. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please b...

This week is a womxn's wellness guide where Marian joins SHOP to help destigmatize birth control education! You'll learn more about your options if you're on or off campus, have UCSHIP right now or not, and other important info, including the experiences of other female-identifying students. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugc...

In this episode, Cynthia interviews award-winning author/ UCSC graduate Reyna Grande. We hear about her story of coming to UCSC, her journey to becoming an author, and how now she is giving back to the UCSC community via the Reyna Grande Scholarship. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Ple...

Diego and Marian talk about UCSC's Student Volunteer Center. How can a slug safely volunteer during Covid? This episode covers online, at-home, and in-person volunteering opportunities (and the Spring SVC Internship)! Links: https://volunteer.ucsc.edu/resources/current-volunteer-opportunities.html https://www.schelpers.com/ https://www.onlinevolunteering.org/en/opportunities https://www.scvoluntee...

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). In this episode, Savannah explores the events and resources offered through the Women's Center and CARE in celebration of SAAM. Register for the Research Symposium here . Sign up for a support group here . Don't forget to attend the virtual and global Take Back the Night event! Register here . Follow CARE and the Women's Center on Instagram for updat...

Hailing from Porter B's LQBTQIA floor, Isabella talks about what it means to identify as non-binary. Speaking with Lain Lease, a member of the Trans and Non-binary Action Coalition at UCSC, this episode covers the steps UCSC has taken to create an inclusive space for non-binary people in our academic space. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcas...

In the 3rd episode of the Wellness Check Series, Diego outlines what qualifies as 'good' sleep, and some ideas on how to form healthy sleeping habits. Student Health Center 'Be Rested '

In this episode, Sharan explores the Women's History of Santa Cruz in honor of Women's History Month. We explore some notable Women who have been apart of the banana slug community and then look at some resources and communities available to student.

Sharan and Isabella interview KZSC's volunteer coordinator Erik to learn more about what KZSC Radio does and stands for. They also cover volunteer options for those who want to get involved with the station, especially in the remote environment. Introduction sounds is a sample originally created by Blanketship. License available at this link https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/leg...

In this episode, Savannah explores the importance of a good professor, and tips about how to connect with your professors remotely. Don't forget to follow our Instagram! @ucsc.dsas 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 guests are that...

In this episode, Cynthia has a casual talk with STARS lead transition mentor Janie Garza on some tips and recommendations of proper preparation and self-care as the new Spring quarter approaches. They discuss how students can stay active and engaged while fighting the effects of Zoom Fatigue. To make an appointment with CAPS, you can visit this page . Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs a...

Spring Break is coming up and UCSC students are ready to enjoy their free time. This episode is for banana slugs that would like to hear about outdoor, COVID-safe spring break ideas, learn about the DSAS Instagram challenge and scavenger hunt (for slugs both on and off campus), or find ways to enjoy the break at home. Interested in what Diego talks about? Use these links to access some more resour...

As finals approach and stressors are on the rise, join Marian for this mental health check-in! We'll cover things like CAPS workshops (both drop in and recurring), what other students are doing to help with their mental health right now, tips and tricks for stress, and a soothing guided meditation. Links: caps.ucsc.edu https://caps.ucsc.edu/about/caps-cal.html