Author: Peggy Townsend
-
Diving in: Students in beginning swim class learn more than the backstroke
Students who never learned to swim are gaining confidence and relieving stress in level 1 swim class—as well as opening themselves up to new possibilities such as surfing and scuba diving.
-
Cultivating potential: How UC Santa Cruz is helping undocumented students thrive
Thanks to more than a half-dozen programs, undocumented students on campus have been able to get support, assistance, and encouragement—and the campus benefits from nurturing their passion and talent.
-
Art imitates life: The Black Panther Party and the birth of a comic book series
A Special Collections exhibit organized by graduate students examines the famed Marvel Comics Black Panther series and its connections to black history, including the Black Panther Party.
-
Alumnus takes students into Africa
Melvin Cox’s Focus on Africa class has taken more than a dozen students to the continent over the past two years, showing another side of Africa—one that is multiethnic and multicultural, with thriving cities and economic opportunities.
-
Saving victims of deadly toxic mushrooms
Alumnus Todd Mitchell headed a clinical trial on using an extract of milk thistle seeds to overcome toxic mushroom poisoning and developed what has come to be known as the “Santa Cruz Protocol.”
-
Exploring the dark waters of grief
Alumna Shannon Fowler, whose life changed in an instant with the tragic death of her fiancé, finds acceptance of death and grief—and has rediscovered her love of the ocean.
-
The mighty Phyllis returns after record-shattering swim
The tagged elephant seal’s landing at Año Nuevo means she swam about 7,400 miles, longer than any elephant seal recorded over two decades—then she gave birth to a baby boy.
-
Axel Alonso: Diversity’s superhero
Alumnus Axel Alonso, editor-in-chief at Marvel Comics, has worked to make comic book characters and their creators reflect our diverse world.
-
Caring for our animal friends
The student-run Pre-Veterinary Club is designed to support and energize those who want a career working with animals.
-
Practicing the ancient art of kendo
A sports club gives students the opportunity to train in the Japanese martial art that focuses on improving oneself and one’s technique, on teamwork, and contributing to society.
-
Learning to be a guardian of the Earth
Student Raymond LeBeau, a member of the Pit River tribe, is honing his skills and his familiarity with environmental law at UC Santa Cruz in order to help tribal communities.
-
The mighty Phyllis
Phyllis the elephant seal was named after a “go-getter” philanthropist. Now this 853-pound mother of two is a go-getter herself, breaking long-distance records for swimming.