UCSC Slugcast

Gwen Parden, a member of the UCSC Climate Coalition tells us about the group's goals and their big plans for this Friday - Earth Day '22! Disclaimer: 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 thei...

In part two of the El Centro series, Isabel sits down with the new program director Ms. Xiomara Lopez to learn more about the center and their own experiences as a former UCSC student. Disclaimer: 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...

Are you into social computing, and curious about the intersection of computational systems and social interaction? Tarun provides a snapshot of UCSC Tech4good, a program and internship for students who want to learn more about systems that integrate design, modeling, and algorithms--to support work, education, governance, and community engagement. For more information: https://tech4good.soe.ucsc.e...

Gwen interviews UCSC student Emily May, who started the Sacred Sprouts project that engages young children in learning about nature, climate change, and recycling. Disclaimer: 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...

There have been new updates for students planning to study abroad during Covid-19, you may be wondering how that affects the process. If you are a sophomore thinking about studying abroad next year or a junior who may want to partake in studying abroad before graduation, tune in! Jennifer will also interview some Slugs in the future who have applied for fall 2022 programs and their approach to stu...

David is back with Episode 2 of his library series. What does the 3rd floor, (yes the 3rd floor because the ground floor is the 2nd) have to offer for students? Is there anything...Special, about this part of McHenry. Tune in to find out! Music: Makaih Beats, songs- X2 and Nothing was the Same Holizna CC0, song- Pretty Little Lies Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Succes...

UCSC's Sesnon Art Gallery recently opened the exhibition Just Futures, a multimedia art show that looks at themes like oppression and Afrofuturism. Jenna speaks to Professor TJ Demos about the gallery and some of its works and artists. For more information, visit: https://art.ucsc.edu/sesnon/just-futures Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our stude...

Most students learn a lot about themselves during their first quarter away from home. Sharan and Kyle are no exception! In the first part of a conversational four-parter, they talk about the difference between living on-campus and off-campus: the pros, the cons, the tricky bits, the nasty bits, and the inescapability of feeling overwhelmed. MUSIC: Afternoon Tea by Mona Wonderlick Cool Jazzy Base a...

Keely gives a short summary of all the theater productions playing on campus (which are free for undergraduate students. Music: Track: Ikson - Siesta [Official] Music provided by Ikson® Listen: https://youtu.be/MX9YA76e0yQ Vol 6 Track 3 Music produced by K!o Late Night Radio by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7613-late-night-radio License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-li...

Talia Rizzi is a grad student working with the Division of Student Affairs to bring art and creativity into the daily lives of UCSC students. Talia explains this project, its mission, and why art is so important for reducing stress. {MUSIC} Afternoon Tea by Mona Wonderlick and Vibe Tribe by Ketsa [DISCLAIMER] Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podc...

As a coffee enthusiast, Jenna is here to walk you through the different places to stop for a caffeine pick-me-up and spaces to study in Santa Cruz. Disclaimer: 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...

Jennifer presents information about the UC natural reserve system with a focus on the Younger Lagoon and how students can get involved as interns. [LINKS] Virtual tour: https://ucanr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/index.html?appid=7bf4b74490c444068a326c4c89a9a560 Spanish version: https://ucanr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/index.html?appid=9e4aa7556bc24951a855cc3bd4f6c473 [MUSIC] 13 Funk-Bright by Ke...

In this episode, Keely talks to Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery's manager Tauna Coulson and her assistant Japleen about their newest exhibition, Sikh Art in America: The Kapany Collection. Music: Late Night Radio by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7613-late-night-radio License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and...

Tarun covers SHOP which is UCSC's Student Health Outreach and Promotion Program and a destination for information. SHOP is where students can go to learn about health and wellness in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Disclaimer: 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 th...

There's very little info about UCSC's quintuple residence hall rooms online. It's time to change that! In the second part of a two-part series, Kyle explores the experience of being an admin under fire (with Executive Director of Housing Services Dave Keller) and chats with fellow quint inhabitants about what living in one of these rooms is REALLY like. [MUSIC] "Afternoon Tea" by Mona Wonderlick "...

Jennifer explores the different housing options: on-campus (both dorms and apartments), off-campus. Disclaimer: 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 i...

In this first part of a series, Isabel explores El Centro, UCSC's Chicanx and Latinx Resource Center. They discuss the different resources, student organizations associated with El Centro. Song: Afternoon Tea Disclaimer: 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 an...

Still haven't figured out the bus routes? Kyle (somehow) has! Join him as he bus-hops around Santa Cruz, explaining each route and recording the journey to better help students navigate campus and the surrounding community. Disclaimer: 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 th...

David introduces his library series starting on the first floor. What's up with the new Cafe? What do the 1st-floor stacks hold? Sit back and relax and explore McHenry through a sonic experience. Music Cred: "Needless to Say" by Ketsa "At The Restaurant" by Monolog Rockstars Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast s...

We've all heard the outrage over UCSC's two-year-old decision to start housing students in quintuple residence hall rooms. But what's the real story here? In the first part of a two-part series, Kyle talks with Executive Director of Housing Services Dave Keller to explore how and why the decision was made. Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our stu...

Jenna gives students updates and changes for UCSC's winter quarter regarding returning to in-person, vaccine-booster requirements, and COVID testing information. Links: https://slugstrong.ucsc.edu/reporting-covid/covid-tracking/ music: https://elements.envato.com/podcast-GKBNYRP https://elements.envato.com/podcast-intro-logo-GAS336K Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Succ...

Sharan interviews old Slugcaster Cynthia to hear about what it is like being an RA. She also quickly gives some information on the upcoming RA application. Applications: https://ches.ucsc.edu/student-leaders/ Song: Afternoon Tea by Mona Wonderlick Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of i...

In this first episode of a more extended series, Gwen introduces some helpful mindfulness and mental health resources available to UCSC students. At the end of the episode, she leads a short breathing exercise for grounding and introspection. Music Credits: "Afternoon Tea" by Mona Wonderlick Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters...

Sharan explains the importance of getting the booster. She then explains how UCSC students can get their boosters on or off-campus, and all other relevant information. UCSC booster info: https://healthcenter.ucsc.edu/services/covid-19/covid-vaccine.html Music: Afternoon Tea by Mona WonderlickLose your Head by Eggy ToastMotherless Child by Dee Yan-Key License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

While graffiti has a stereotype for being a form of vandalism and is attributed to delinquency- Ismael Illescas wants to show how this art form is hugely tied to culture, history, and passion.