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Empty Nest Syndrome? Not for these new Slug parents

Mariza Cortez-Cota of Sonora, right, with daughter Alexandra, an incoming UCSC freshman.

According to popular wisdom, Empty Nest Syndrome sufferers become lonely and despondent when their kids move out. But an enthusiastic group of Slug parents, whose children headed off to UC Santa Cruz this fall, don't fit that psychological profile. [More]

Move-in madness: No boring move-in weekend here! Disco and car washes accompanied last weekend's big event. Also, check out a slideshow from the weekend.

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