UCSC Slugcast

Join Xochitl in learning about the fundamentals that went into building Oakes College! 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 th...

Towards the end of every quarter thousands of students start to lose focus on their mental health and wellbeing to spend more time on their finals. We all know this is unhealthy but a lot of us don't really know how else to cope with the stress. Luckily Crown College's new course "Theory and Practices for a Purposeful Life" aims to help with that and it's getting rave reviews! Sponsored by the Div...

David is back breaking down the class he is teaching this summer. HIS39G is in Session 1, and will cover all things oral history. From interviewing to making podcasts like this one. Check out the link to the course website, and listen to David talk about the class he designed from the ground up. Class Website: https://sites.google.com/ucsc.edu/his39g/home Sponsored by the Division of Student Affai...

This episode plows through all one needs to know about rock climbing in Santa Cruz. Slugcaster Ben Ruef hosts two collegiate-national competitors in the sport of climbing who are also students at UCSC for an exciting and thorough discussion around climbing, with a focus on the local climbing scene and the SC Climbing Club. Check them out on Instagram: @Devin. Shende @OscarLuthje Find the Santa Cru...

Kresge College is undergoing renovations! That doesn't stop Kresge from being so unique! In today's episode, Mia talks to Kresge affiliates to hear their thoughts on the college." 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...

Join us today as Natti & Cameron from the Title IX office walk us through Title IX and their events on campus as they spread awareness about how to stay safe! 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 a...

This podcast features a fun, intimate, light-hearted, and diverse conversation between slugcaster Ben and Kiya of the UCSC Adventure Recreation program. They dive into details about the 'Rec' program as well as what it means to have balance as part of the UC Santa Cruz experience. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast support...

Join us to get to know about 10 potentially new facts about UC Santa Cruz! Music: bensound.com License code: LA7DJXXSVYN1S7JG

UC AFT librarian contract with Ali Norton In today's episode we learn about UC AFT, what it is, how it works, and who is involved! With an interview with Alix Norton who is a librarian at UCSC!

David kicks off season 13 with a recap of the end of last quarter. Get ready for all new episodes starting Wednesday of this week. 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...

Check out our last episode of the quarter as David looks back on our previous season. (Re-Uploaded from previous glitch) 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 d...

Learn more about the numerous plants and animals here on the UCSC campus with your host Maia! She talks about a whole bunch of critters and biolife that you most likely see everyday!" 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...

Xochitl is back! Today let's talk about how a service animal might be beneficial for you and what steps you can take to have a service or emotional support animal. 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...

Mchenry Library is one of our campus’ most beloved facilities but do you know how it got to be so famous? Join us today as Jeremy talks about the history of Mchenry Library and how it developed from fiction to fact! 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 opi...

Hey slugs! Come join Maia as she talks about some super rad intergalactic black hole research going on currently at UCSC in this new episode of Science Weekly" 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 alon...

In this Episode, Devin sits down and talks with the UCSC Underground Scholars , who are students that are formerly incarcerated or system-impacted students. For more information their website is https://undergroundscholars.ucsc.edu/ or reach them via Instagram at @undergroundcholarsucsc. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast...

In this experimental episode, slugcaster Ben takes you through an audio-sensory journey aiming to exemplify how the forest is used by many as a way to cleanse the psyche during times of stress and to connect with nature. Music in this podcast by the wonderful Chantress Seba: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oTzhtimVVQIgOofBNFVp4 https://www.youtube.com/@ChantressSeba Music Used in this Podcast is...

Join us in this friendly and engaging episode as we go through the process of declaring your major. If you are a frosh, or a junior transfer, this is an episode for you! Podcast Music: (All copyright free) Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Rooftop Sunsets by Alexey Anisimov https://tunetank.com/track/5412-rooftop-sunsets/ Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produ...

On this episode of SlugCast , Devin sits down and talks to the President and Vice President of the student parent organization as they discuss some of the resources that student parents at UCSC have at their disposal, along with some of the hardships that student parents face while trying to gain a higher education. The link for the student parent page for UCSC is  https://stars.ucsc.edu/comm...

Hey everyone! Xochitl is back with another episode! Today we talk about UCSC's involvement with the next-generation telescope alignment system that will help us learn more about the cosmos! 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 speaker...

Learn about how much of an impact tree-planting campaigns have and how professors at UCSC are helping educate communities on how to sustain tree-planting campaigns! 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...

Sick of the dining hall? wanna change it up a bit? Natti is back to show you some resources on campus where you can get food on campus including  free food ! CORRECTION: Cantu is now (temporarily) located on the third floor of Bay Tree Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be awa...

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...

David sits down with Audries Blake, Assistant Director of Community Relations at UCSC. David and Audries met at the Live Oak Farmer's Market by chance and it won't take you long to realize why she is the perfect person to build relations in the community. Enjoy! Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression o...

On this episode of SlugCast ,Devin Explores the STARS Transition Mentor Program by sitting down and talking with the Transition Mentor Program coordinator and the Lead Transition Mentor to find out how UCSC has a program meant for transfer students . They provide advice in overcoming obstacles and help with the transition to a four-year University. The link for the UCSC Transition Mentor Webpage h...