UCSC Slugcast

Sharan tells us about Shut Up and Dance, the silent disco happening at the Quarry Amphitheater. She gives a quick dive into all the details you need to know. Hope you'll join us! https://quarry.ucsc.edu/ Song: Jellyfish by The Discoghosts Song License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/de/

Sharan tells us about Shut Up and Dance, the silent disco happening at the Quarry Amphitheater. She gives a quick dive into all the details you need to know. Hope you'll join us! https://quarry.ucsc.edu/ Song: Jellyfish by The Discoghosts Song License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/de/

CAPS is UCSC's team of Psychological Counselors that have the tough job of teaching college students skills focused on mental health and well-being. Find out more about this team in Nick's Daily Slug episode on CAPS. Links : https://caps.ucsc.edu/ (CAPS) https://www.apa.org/topics/mental-health/going-for-gold Music Credits Rolex (Instrumental) by RYYZN https://soundcloud.com/ryyzn Creative Commons...

In this episode, Sharan shares information about the HACU and Denny's Hungry for Education Scholarship for 2021-2022. She examines the organization, as well as gives students tips and resources to help them with applying to scholarships. Denny's Scholarship: https://www.hacu.net/NewsBot.asp? MODE=VIEW&ID=3346 Other Scholarships: https://www.hacu.net/hacu/Scholarships.asp Song: OverBlow by Ketsa So...

Kyle goes over some logistical info regarding Career Success: where to find them on-campus, what kind of services they provide, and how to access Handshake, a career management tool for UCSC students.

What sports and activities does UCSC offer, and how do I use them? That's the question Nick answers in this episode of the Daily Slug! Link to Recreation Center Operational Hours: https://recreation.ucsc.edu/facilities/index.html Music: Title: Afternoon Tea (extended) by Mona Wonderlick Genre and Mood: Hip Hop & Rap + Calm Music: Sunset On Terra by HYBRID V is licensed under a Creative Commons Lic...

Kyle sits down with Dan Henderson, director of Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS), to chat about campus transit services, recent low-emission transportation initiatives, and what the department as a whole is working on for the 2021-22 school year. [LINKS] https://taps.ucsc.edu https://www.scmtd.com/en https://taps.ucsc.edu/bike-programs/index.html https://slugbikelife.org [MUSIC] https://a...

In this episode of the Daily Slug, Nick lists off most of the buildings and spots that all UCSC students should know about and a little information about all of them. Music : Title: Afternoon Tea (extended) by Mona Wonderlick Genre and Mood: Hip Hop & Rap + Calm Music: Sunset On Terra by HYBRID V is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support by RFM...

For this year's National Fire Prevention Week, Frances and Kyle are joined by campus Fire Marshal Nick Otis to go over some general strategies for staying fire-safe on-campus, off-campus, and beyond. [AUDIO CLIPS] News broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTokeSve1kc [MUSIC] 1. "lavender town" by Louie Zong ( https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/track/lavender-town ) 2. "Kimochii" by Mona Wonderli...

In the first of a new series of mini-episodes, Kyle takes a look at TAPS' exciting new initiative: SlugBikeLife.org, a one-stop-shop for all things cycling on the UC Santa Cruz campus. LINKS: https://www.slugbikelife.org/ https://ecoact.org/ https://www.slugbikelife.org/giveaway/ http://bikelibrary.weebly.com/index.html https://www.lovetoride.net/santacruz https://www.instagram.com/slugbikelife/ M...

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/