At 32 of 33 UC and CSU campuses, police officers are whiter than the students — and in many cases, disparities are glaring
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With review window soon closing, UCSC and surrounding community on collision course over enrollment growth
After a lawsuit delayed construction, a 3,000-bed student housing project in the works since 2017 is heading back to UC…
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UC Santa Cruz seeking re-approval of Student Housing West project following court ruling
After a lawsuit delayed construction, a 3,000-bed student housing project in the works since 2017 is heading back to UC regents for reconsideration on March 17. The project is across two sites, with a smaller development proposed on UCSC’s East Meadow at the center of contention.
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California colleges slowly begin vaccinating faculty, students — but likely won’t require immunization
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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UCSC gears up to to begin search for COVID-19 variants in Santa Cruz County
Genetic sequencing of virus samples sourced from the campus and partner clinics is set to begin by the end of February, providing a new surveillance tool that has the potential to detect variants and chart the pandemic’s progression here.
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UCSC economist warns Congress of ‘alarming’ reversal in small business recovery
UC Santa Cruz professor of economics Rob Fairlie gave congressional testimony Thursday on the effects COVID-19 is having on small business owners across the country. He says minority owners have been disproportionately affected.
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Defund or reform UC campus police? Sharp disagreement surfaces
Sabrina Shirazi, a fifth-year doctoral candidate, says she was left concussed and suffering physical and emotional…
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UCSC sees record number of applicants, mirroring entire UC system
UC Santa Cruz has released its framework to prepare the physical campus to meet anticipated student demand in 2040. It’s…
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Doctoral student sues UCSC police over alleged battery at strike demonstration
Sabrina Shirazi, a fifth-year doctoral candidate, says she was left concussed and suffering physical and emotional damage injuries that continue to impact her life almost a year later.
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They’re testing your what? Wastewater plays growing role in search for COVID-19 countywide
Wastewater testing is providing an early indicator of whether COVID-19 cases are increasing or decreasing in Santa Cruz County and beyond. Now, the process might become even more important amid concerns about variants of the disease.