UCSC Slugcast

Is your relationship with your landlord making you sweat? Help is on the way. Isabella talks with Garrett Naiman, Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students at UCSC, and Tyler Atkinson, a UCSC alumna and lawyer at McManis Law, about a new program through the Student Union Assembly and the Dean of Students that provides free legal consultation services to banana slugs living off-campus. Slug Su...

In this episode, Cynthia gives ya'll a guide on how to plan out the classes you may need to take using the resources available on the UCSC website. In addition, she'll also give a guide on how to search for classes and add them alongside some small tips and tricks to navigate all of this with ease!

Sharan explores the Literature Department to show students what its like in the major. She also interviews Laura McShane about opportunities for students involved in the major. Literature Website Email: litdept@ucsc.edu Music: Gloomy Sky by Dee Yan-Key Music License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode

Sharan and Savannah tell their experiences with KZSC's Intro to Radio class to show what goes into becoming a DJ, as well as just another way to get involved with KZSC. Email: volunteer@kzsc.org Instagram: @kzsc Website: https://www.kzsc.org/

Talking about our fluttery friends here along the coast, Isabella and Cynthia will take you through everything you need to know about the Monarch butterfly populations in our communities and how you can support natural biodiversity efforts. Guide to California Milkweeds California Nectar Plant Guide Native Nectar Plants for Overwintering Monarch Butterflies

Diego continues the sustainability series by highlighting UCSC's Zero Waste Initiative and shocking facts they can teach us about Food Waste. What can we do? Compost: https://www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home Zero Waste: https://sustainability.ucsc.edu/initiatives/zero-waste/index.html Other Initiatives: https://sustainability.ucsc.edu/initiatives/index.html IG: @ucsczerowaste @ucsc.dsas

In this series, Isabella and Cynthia will guide you, dear listeners, on a short history of how one study has shown that meditation is beneficial, a relaxing meditation you can follow at home to help de-stress and re-focus, and a history of how meditation has helped both Isabella and Cynthia personally.

Sharan and Diego explore the Asian American and Pacific Islander history, alumni, and more in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month.

In this episode, Savannah examines the various ways a student can access non-transactional or subsidized food on campus and in Santa Cruz, with a specific focus on the Cowell Coffee Shop and Slug Support Pantry. She speaks with a student employee at the Cowell Coffee Shop, Nessa, about what the pantry is and her experiences working. Make an appointment for the Slug Support Pantry: ( https://calend...

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...