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In her new book, UC Santa Cruz Professor Soraya Murray goes beyond the technical discussions of games and offers a deep dive into their cultural dimensions.

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In "On Video Games: The Visual Politics of Race, Gender and Space," Murray focuses on blockbuster games and reveals how intertwined they are in American political, economic, and cultural conflicts.

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Tracing the origins of a seminal paper on evolution

Tracing the origins of a seminal paper on evolution

Giacomo Bernardi writes about following Alfred Russell Wallace’s footsteps through the jungle where Wallace puzzled through the mechanics of how evolution works.

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New chair honors distinguished astronomer

New chair honors distinguished astronomer

The Vera Rubin chair, spearheaded by astronomer Sandra Faber, was created to advance the cause of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence in astronomy.

Bay Area festival features work by alumnae, faculty

Bay Area festival features work by alumnae, faculty

"Soundwave ((8)) Infrastructure" runs Sept. 8 through October with six curated performances throughout San Francisco and Oakland.

Alumna makes history with fire academy finish

Alumna makes history with fire academy finish

Caroline Carpenter (Cowell '13, classical studies) says determination and grit got her through the Los Angeles Fire Department Academy, making her the first woman to graduate at the top of the class.

New analysis of regional climate impacts released

New analysis of regional climate impacts released

Nearly a dozen UC Santa Cruz researchers contributed to a new state-issued report that assesses the dire impacts of climate change throughout California.

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