UCSC Slugcast

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...

It’s 1969, and a LOT is happening – including some pretty important things at UC Santa Cruz. In the first part of a two part series, Kyle tells the tale of UCSC’s fourth year in existence, featuring (among other things) a restraining order between a Chancellor and the entire student body, a building occupation, and the arrival of Clark Kerr – educator, dreamer, and spiritual founder of UCSC – on t...

This short episode will give you the basic information about “Research Experiences for Undergraduates”, a creation of the National Science Foundation.  These programs are highly recommended to undergrads looking to dive into research.  Applications for summer programs are soon, so take a quick listen to see if you want to apply. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success an...

Hey Slugs! Join Maia in this short but interesting episode of Science Weekly where she talks about an impressive biotech innovation!! 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...

Graduation is one of the most important events for many undergrad students so let's make sure that it goes as smoothly as possible. Join Jeremy as he talks about everything you need to know if you're graduating in the 2023-2024 academic year! Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be a...

 Ever wonder what's going on at Porter College? Let's find out! Today Mia interviews Porter affiliates and goes through everything you need to know about Porter!  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...

Join us in this insightful episode of Slugcast, hosted by Joey. Delve into the exciting world of internships and competitions tailored for UCSC students, showcasing a range of opportunities that span from innovative IT projects to policy internships. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Ple...

Learn about the intriguing concept of bird friendship with your host Maia 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 alone and their appearance on the program does not...

Xochitl is back with another food resource at UCSC, The Redwood Free Market. An amazing budget-friendly food option that helps students stay fueled! Song: Blue Boi by LAKEY INSPIRED 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 th...

In this episode, Ben invites UCSC surf team co-captain Walker Mayer to discuss how slugs can best become a part of the local surf scene in Santa Cruz. They discuss where to go if you’re a beginner, how to be respectful to other local surfers, why surfing is such a big deal in Santa Cruz, and much more. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters,...

Thinking of applying to become an RA? Here are some tips and tricks to get you started! We also tackle some frequently asked questions as Natti walks you through the process joined this week by Tim the CRE at Porter. Application is due on handshake on January 28th! Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expressio...

Hi Slugs! Today Xochitl is talking about the Cowell Coffee Shop! A great place to study, get food, and more! Song used: Ketsa - no chances 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 appearanc...

Join us in this friendly and engaging episode as we explore the exciting clubs at Baskin Engineering, featuring the amazing new creatorspace, Slugworks! Whether you're curious about joining a club or just want to hear about the cool things happening at Slugworks, this is the perfect episode for you. Come along and let's dive into the fun and camaraderie of Baskin Engineering's club scene! Podcast...

Devin talks to attendees of the conference about their experience being a part of the Student Veterans of America and what were some of the takeaways that they experienced at the conference. The episode also talks about valuable information leared from the Conference and showing the importance of community. It also shows the perspective of a veteran student and a student whose parent is a veteran....

The Humanities Institute is one of those organizations at UCSC that often goes unrecognized for all of the work they do. They have a hand in a lot of campus events and are always providing students to programs to get involved in. They enthrall student readers with the Deep Read program and work with other departments to help bring speakers and artists to Santa Cruz. In this episode, Jeremy dives i...

In this episode David highlights some of the new exciting changes to Slugcast this year! Welcome back! 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 e...