UCSC Slugcast

With so many new students, Nick thought it would be helpful to highlight some of his favorite spots from around town. Nick covers Zachary's breakfast, Taqueria Vallarta, Pizza My Heart, Kianti's Pizza and Pasta Bar, and Abbot Square Market. Songs : Another Trick Up My Sleeve (Instrumental) by Forget the Whale ROYALTY FREE Salsa Background Music / Latin Music Royalty Free by MUSIC4VIDEO Surf Music...

As a third year transfer student who started UCSC during the pandemic, Sereena hasn't yet gotten to experience campus or Santa Cruz at all. Sereena talks to her friends Sam, Morgan, and Maggie who have all just recently graduated from UCSC to find out about the best dining halls, secret study places, hidden gems, and local spots to help other new students get more familiar with the community. Spon...

In this episode of the Wellness Check Series, Diego dives into what it means to be spiritually connected (regardless of beliefs) and discusses relating topics with Slugcaster Cynthia Ordonez . Resources : Be Spiritually Connected: https://healthcenter.ucsc.edu/wellness/spirit.html Healthy Campus: https://healthycampus.ucsc.edu/focus-areas/spiritual/index.html

In this episode, Frances learns about the Cove, which is UCSC's addiction and recovery information center. She discusses resources you can turn to when questioning your relationship to drugs and alcohol, as well as where students in recovery can go to learn and grow with other students in the same boat. Check out the Cove's website here: https://shop.ucsc.edu/students-in-recovery/thecove.html

Surprise, surprise: rising sophomores are now on the priority list! In this on-campus housing update, Kyle summarizes the new policy and points students who might still be unprioritized in the right direction.

As someone who started the pandemic as a college freshman and is now returning as a senior, there are a lot of experiences Jenna needs to fit into a short amount of time. Jenna looks into what she wants to accomplish before her time at UCSC is up. https://linktr.ee/jhards

In this episode, Alyce speaks with UCSC alumna and documentary filmmaker Melanie Dang Ho about her film sống ở đây, which was recently recognized by the International Documentary Association. In this first part of the interview, Dang Ho speaks to theorizations of hidden labor and racial capitalism, as well as personal family and cultural histories wound in the film, which tells the stories of Viet...

Ben had such a good time the first time, they decided to do it again. For this episode, sit down with KZSC DJ and electronic music producer DJ Saratonin to talk about music, creating art in quarantine, and mental health. 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...

Are you interested in helping your environment, whether on campus or back home? Today Adrian is interviewing interviewing some members of the Student Environmental Center. Join me and learn more about their mission statement, their efforts to help the environment and how they are implementing sustainability at UCSC through student projects. Resources : Website: http://enviroslug-sec.org Instagram:...

In this episode of the Sustainability Series, Diego continues the conversation about carbon footprints by considering how food systems, such as seafood producers and UCSC Dining Halls, will continue to advance sustainable meals. Links : Sustainable Seafood: https://news.ucsc.edu/2021/04/tuna-carbon-footprint.html Green Purchasing: https://financial.ucsc.edu/Pages/Purchasing_GreenPurchasing.aspx#gr...

In this episode, Sharan explores the officially recognized student government here at UCSC. We learn about their role here on campus. We also learn what resources, opportunities, and ways to get involved they have. Resources: SUA Parliamentarian: suaparli@ucsc.edu SUA Website: https://sua.ucsc.edu/index.htmlSUA Internships: https://sua.ucsc.edu/involved/sua-internships.html

In this episode of SlugCast, Alyce speaks on the annual Strawberry and Justice Festival held online on May 20th featuring music and a panel of speakers. Highlighted in this episode are Irene Juarez O'Connell, who spoke on farmworker labor conditions their organization Campesinx Wombcare Project, and James Nakahara, who spoke about their heritage and his work at Kitchen Table Advisors. For the full...

Are you thinking of being a Game Designer? Where do I start, or what is like being a game designer proposed major? No worries, in this episode, Adrian interviews Modesto Amador, a senior game design major at UCSC. He is here to give us a better insight at this major and what to expect as you all take on this journey to become game designers. Resources: Ace: https://ace.science.ucsc.edu MSI: https:...

Are you an incoming graduate student? Check out this podcast for some insight from David into your last summer before starting graduate school and how to succeed in your first quarter at UCSC.

Frances interviews Emma Forbes, the Broadcast Coordinator from SCTV, or Student Cable Television. This UCSC org encompasses two other film production orgs, including FPC (Film Production Coalition) and OTS (On The Spot). Learn what SCTV is and how to get involved in media making on campus. Maybe you can even start your own film organization! Their Instagram is @SCTV_media and their YouTube and Vim...

On March 12, UCSC signed a fair-trade agreement after student organizations campaigned for the resolution starting in 2018. What is fair trade? Why is this important? How will UCSC achieve fair-trade status? Isabella will answer all this and more in this episode of Slugcast. LINKS: - Fair trade shopping guide - Fair trade solving global issues - UCSC's Sustainability Office

In this episode Sharan starts off by giving a quick news update on what is going on in the Division of Student Affairs and Success, starting with welcoming Gwendelyn Rivera and updates on the CUIP internships. Then we move into overall university news, especially involving research updates. References: - CUIP Report - Welcoming Gwendelyn Rivera - Explaining Red Crabs - Kai Zhu Wins NFS Funding - R...

UC Santa Cruz has appointed award-winning filmmaker and film scholar Celine Parreñas Shimizu as dean of the Arts Division, effective July 1." In this brief interview, Jenna interviews the New Dean of the Arts Division in order to help UCSC students get to know our new Arts Dean and her goals for UCSC.

Michael talks about what went down at UCSC's first weekend of the Rainbow Theater presentations, and the themes that were brought up with each segment of the event. CADRC LINK: https://www.cadrc.org/RAINBOW CAST: https://www.cadrc.org/rainbow-podcast.htmlMUSIC CREDITS: Lolo Popo - Mona Wonderlick ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-08Ok0YpaAs )

Michael talks about what went down at UCSC's first weekend of the Rainbow Theater presentations, and the themes that were brought up with each segment of the event. CADRC LINK: https://www.cadrc.org/ RAINBOW CAST: https://www.cadrc.org/rainbow-podcast.html MUSIC CREDITS: Lolo Popo - Mona Wonderlick ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-08Ok0YpaAs )

In this totally tubular episode of Slugcast, Isabella and Diego are taking you through the evolution of the surf and skate culture that surrounds the town of Santa Cruz. From the cement to the surf, join us to discover the culture that is at the heart of our town. IG: @ucsc.dsas

Sharan continues her series on Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage. This time we focus on the heritage of and opportunities for Pacific Islanders. Resources: History AAPIRC Intern Interest Form Bayanihan Kuya-Ate Mentorship Program Pagkakaisa Dance Troupe AAPI Queer Resources Music : Recognize by Makaih Beats Music License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode

Why even bother going to college if art is your end-game? Kyle and Lizzy Hatch (Art, '24) discuss the pros and cons, share personal stories, and analyze the relationship between artistic practice and higher education. Music by audionautix.com. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be...

In this continuation of the TWANAS series, Alyce talks to Galilea, Leslie and Andrea, who are signers of the press collective. In this episode, members recaps their Intergenerational Trauma Workshop event from earlier this month, speak to the vision of the collective this coming year, and honor the Sancofa bird -- the idea that to move forward we must remember our past, that it is our collective r...

The Donald A. Strauss Public Service Scholarship Foundation is focused on awarding students within California for their efforts in serving their community. UCSC's Matt Sioson is one of the winners for this year because of his work with UCSC undergraduate organization, Walls to Bridges. Join Jenna as she spends time with Matt learning more about the Walls to Bridges Project. Contact: https://www.wa...