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When Are Resident Assistants Considered Students?
Editor’s Note: This is a continuing story. City on a Hill Press is committed to updating readers. Some sources in this piece have chosen to remain anonymous for safety and privacy reasons. City on a Hill Press is committed to protecting the identity of these... The post When Are…
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The SAT/ACT College Admissions’ Pay-to-Win Mechanic
Reinstating the SAT is a step backwards for the University of California, and it moves away from its commitment to equitable access, and toward a system that rewards privilege over potential. In July 2026, UC STEM faculty members, from across nine UC campuses, organized a... The…
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It’s Due Time, Not Due Process for an Insitutional Reckoning With Rape Culture
Editors’ Note: This article mentions cases of sexual violence, drugging and other triggering topics. If you or someone you know is struggling, please refer to the resource list below. Read with care. Editors’ Note: The illustration above was created by then Stanford student…
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Santa Cruz Film Festival Spotlights UCSC students
Films, among other forms of art, are created to spark conversations and bring people together. But the platforms and communities that share these pieces of art are just as critical. This year, the 26th annual Santa Cruz Film Festival (SCFF) featured 14 films made by... The post…
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Know Your Voting Plan
In a time when our federal administration is favoring ideologies that oppose diversity, individual freedoms and environmental protection, making your voice heard is more important than ever. In the 2026 June primary election in Santa Cruz County, 29.52 percent of eligible voters…
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City on a Hill’s Voter Guide
Whether you’re voting here in Santa Cruz, or a different part of the state you call home, 14 hotly contested statewide propositions proposing changes to taxes, housing, voter ID laws and healthcare are etched in black ink on California’s Nov. 3 ballot. City on a... The post City…
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City on a Hill Press Endorses Ami Chen Mills for Mayor
Editor’s note: Responses from candidates have been edited for specificity, brevity and formatting. City on a Hill Press is committed to providing clear responses to all questions — no matter the candidate. When you drive through Santa Cruz, campaign signs surrounded by fallen…
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The Sickly State of Science: Proposed Measures to Fund Scientific Research in California
Research funding is the catalyst for discoveries like vaccines or the Human Genome Project — a map of our genetic makeup curated here at UC Santa Cruz. In 2025, the Trump administration slashed roughly $3 billion in scientific research funding by canceling grants. Renowned…
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To Tax or Not to Tax: A Dive into Proposition 40
With midterm elections coming up, voters Are exposed to exorbitant amounts of advertisements and endorsements, especially in regards to Proposition 40, known as the “Billionaire Tax.” If Proposition 40 passes on Nov. 3, California will administer a one-time 5 percent tax on…
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Natural Bridges State Park Welcomes Thousands of Migrating Monarchs
“This incredible little butterfly that weighs the same as a paperclip [is] migrating hundreds to thousands of miles each direction and surviving the winter,” said Isis Howard, a conservation biologist working on the endangered species team at the Xerces Society for Invertebrate…
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On the Menu: New Reduced Dining Hall Hours Impact UC Santa Cruz Students
Isa Santos is a first-year astrophysics major at UC Santa Cruz with an 8 a.m. class every Thursday. Ideally, Santos would get dressed, grab breakfast at the nearest dining hall and travel to her class. But due to the reduced dining hall hours implemented earlier... The post On…
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An Uphill Battle: Bike Share Service Ends Contract with UC Santa Cruz
Editors’ note: Sources have chosen to stay anonymous due to safety and privacy reasons. City on a Hill Press is committed to protecting the identities of these individuals. UC Santa Cruz affiliates make up approximately 80 percent of BCycle ridership in Santa Cruz County.…
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Internship Credit for UC International Students Could be Paused Following ICE Threats
Editors’ Note: Some sources wish to remain anonymous due to safety and privacy reasons. City on a Hill Press is committed to following this story as more updates develop. “As an international student coming to the U.S. on an exchange, it’s everything you’re asking for,” ... The…
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“Free the People, Free the Land”: Over 100 Students Gather In Solidarity with Palestine
Editors’ Note: Sources in this piece have chosen to remain anonymous and images are digitally altered for privacy and safety reasons. City on a Hill Press is committed to protecting the identity of these sources. Over 100 students gathered outside UC Santa Cruz’s Science and...…
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Ohlone Tiger Beetle: Santa Cruz’s Native, Endangered Bug
Small, green and mighty, the Ohlone tiger beetle — like many other insects — is in danger of extinction. This endemic species, only found in one place, has called Santa Cruz County its home since the Pleistocene era, when the woolly mammoths roamed the Earth. ... The post Ohlone…
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Slugs Gone Global: How Study Abroad Brings New Opportunities
For many, higher education is about proving what they know. The seemingly endless tests, essays and assignments make it easy to forget there is value in novelty. Studying abroad offers a unique chance to face this unknown. In six months, I climbed the Eiffel Tower,... The post…
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UC Santa Cruz Guarantees Housing for Second-Year Students
In her first year at UC Santa Cruz, Advika Rajaraman gathered as much information as she could to ensure a living space on campus the following year. She combed through facts about the residential colleges that had the most rooms and calculated the college population... The post…
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Sex and the City on a Hill: Fake it Fanny
Hi Laye Texx, I’ve recently had a lot of conversations with friends about “faking it” and performing a certain way in bed. It seems like a lot of us either feel like sex needs to be spruced up for someone else, or feel anxiety that... The post Sex and the City on a Hill: Fake it…
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UCSC Communities Struggle Under $1 Trillion Cut to Medicaid, Known as Medi-Cal in California
Editor’s Note: Some sources in this article are left anonymous for safety and privacy reasons. The digital version of this piece has been edited and lengthened as developments occur. The original version can be found in City on a Hill Press’ 2026 Primer. Alvarez, a... The post…