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RERUN – The Worst Afternoon of Clark Kerr's Life Part 1

Oct 2, 202616 min

Professors 101 – How to engage with faculty

Sep 25, 20262 min

Your Slug Start Guide – welcome new UCSC Banana Slugs!

Sep 18, 202610 min

How to pick classes like a pro!

Sep 16, 20262 min

Summer College Series – John R. Lewis

Sep 16, 20262 min

Summer College Series – College Nine

Sep 9, 20262 min

Your Guide to Finding Housing – Off-Campus Edition

Sep 5, 202616 min

What to Bring to UCSC – Packing essentials

Sep 2, 202616 min

Summer College Series – Kresge College

Aug 26, 20266 min

Summer College Series – Oakes

Aug 7, 20263 min

Summer College Series – Rachel Carson College

Aug 5, 20267 min

Summer College Series – Porter College

Jul 29, 20265 min

Summer College Series – Merrill College

Jul 24, 20266 min

Summer College Series – Crown College

Jul 23, 20265 min

Summer College Series – Stevenson College

Jul 18, 20268 min

Summer College Series – Cowell College

Jul 16, 20264 min

Sluglight: Introduction to the Fairytale

Jun 25, 20268 min

The End of an Era

Jun 5, 20264 min

Deep Dive: Semantic Satiation

Jun 3, 20263 min

Emails

Jun 1, 20264 min

Let's Talk About It: Returning home for college

May 29, 20267 min

Interview with an Electronic Music Student

May 27, 202612 min

Students Vote for the Banana Slug

May 22, 202629 min

Unscripted 2020 Vision

May 20, 202646 min

Housing is a SPORT Here: UCSC Reality Check

May 18, 20269 min

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAMMY

May 15, 20262 min

UCSC Majors Breakdown (Premed & STEM Listen Up)

May 13, 202635 min

A Liminal Campus

May 11, 20264 min

Resources for Black Slugs

May 8, 20262 min

Unscripted: April Showers

May 6, 202612 min

Sluglight: Biblical Archeology

May 4, 20262 min

Lets Talk About It: All things Admissions.

May 1, 202637 min

Soooo the Weather, am I Right?

Apr 29, 20264 min

Slug Sustenance

Apr 27, 20266 min

Unscripted: Sleep Deprived Edition

Apr 24, 202632 min

UCSC Social Life Breakdown

Apr 22, 202613 min

Sluglight: Environmental Studies

Apr 20, 20262 min

Unscripted: The yappening.

Apr 17, 202614 min

Grubalicious

Apr 15, 20265 min

Eating Out in Santa Cruz: Student Food Hot Takes + Best Matcha

Apr 13, 202622 min

S19 Ep 4Unscripted: Nerd Power

In this long episode of Unscripted, Maria gives some "sage wisdom" and the two of them discuss college life, balancing school and social life, and more.Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Apr 10, 202646 min

S19 Ep 3Sluglight: Creative Technologies

A look into the only fully online program at UCSC.Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Apr 8, 20262 min

S19 Ep 2Welcome to Spring 2026

David checks in for the start of the quarter and some exciting news!Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Apr 7, 20261 min

S19 Ep 1John Brown Childs Oral History Launch Event!

Ahead of our normal schedule, this special episode highlights the upcoming John Brown Childs Oral History. This will be hosted by UCSC's Special Collections and Archives this Thursday, April 2nd, from 5:00pm-6:30pm at the archives on the third floor of McHenry Library or on Zoom. David met with Cameron Vanderscoff, who conducted the oral histories and will be in discussion with Dr. Childs during the event. Listen in to hear a preview of what to expect this Thursday.Registration Information: https://calendar.library.ucsc.edu/event/16496938Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Mar 31, 20265 min

S18 Ep 25Winter 2026 Wrap up!

That quarter flew by! Check in with David for his regular wrap up and what to look forward to with Slugcast in Spring!Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Mar 13, 20261 min

S18 Ep 24Art Clubs on Campus

A brief Description/ Info of student clubs and art spaces on campus.Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Mar 11, 20263 min

S18 Ep 23Sluglight: History of Art & Visual Culture

The world is full of art! This episode, Gianna explores History of Art & Visual Culture at UCSC.Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Mar 9, 20262 min

S18 Ep 22Being a first gen student

Maria reflects on her experience being a first-generation college student at UCSCSponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Mar 6, 202614 min

S18 Ep 21Mike Concert this Weekend!

Slugcasts presents a special episode for the upcoming concert on campus this weekend!!More info here: https://news.ucsc.edu/2026/02/winter-student-concert/Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Mar 6, 20263 min

S18 Ep 20Beyond the Boardwalk: A Real Guide to Santa Cruz

Whether you’re new to Santa Cruz or somehow still haven’t left campus, this episode is your go-to guide for the spots that make this town what it is. This episode is mostly nature focused! It includes iconic coastal views we’re talking beaches and hidden gems, the places every UCSC student ends up at eventually. If you’re trying to romanticize your life a little or just figure out where to go this weekend, this one’s for you.Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Mar 2, 202612 min