Opinion
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606Opinion: Normal Isn’t Good Enough
Big changes at Santa Cruz Shakespeare show how we can be more ambitious post-pandemic
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614Opinion: Is Nature Really Healing?
A closer look at the real effects of the pandemic on our natural world
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765Opinion: Bringing the Human Factor Back to Baseball
New book on Pedro Gomez shows why he should be a model for reform in the sport
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831Opinion: Live Music is Back
In a place like Santa Cruz, where live music is such a vital part of our community, that’s a beautiful thing.
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945Opinion: Correcting a Long-Incorrect Historical Record
Asserting the importance of Black history in Santa Cruz
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1.2KOpinion: What’s So Funny About Vegans?
How comedy can help us with our lifestyle choices
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717Opinion: Giving Recognition and Modern Meaning to a Legacy
Exploring little-known history with a fascinating character
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848Opinion: Taking Care to Protect an Endangered Subject
Why this week’s cover story involved following cars to secret locations
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1.1KOpinion: Don Letts’ Role in Iconic Culture of the Last 40 years
Don Letts was instrumental to the sound of Big Audio Dynamite
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930Opinion: An Enlightening Look at Pandemic Lessons
We’ve been through a lot, but we’ve learned a lot, too
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1.1KOpinion: Revisiting the Strange Story of Slow Gherkin
Why ska deserves to be defended
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1.1KOpinion: What Happens When a Community Prioritizes an Issue
Covering the digital divide with a clear sense of what can be done about it
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1.1KOpinion: Filmmaker Jordan Graham’s Remarkable Attention to Detail
There was some surprising “pre-production assistance" on this movie
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1.1KOpinion: Honoring the Original Intentions of Earth Day
The urgency of Earth Day makes it essential
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780Opinion: Going Beyond the Hype on Clubhouse
Clubhouse app has become a social media phenomenon
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1.2KOpinion: QWANQWA and Kaethe Hostetter Get Their Big Moment
The pandemic delayed this group's international tour
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1.0KOpinion: Bringing Historical Perspective to Homelessness Discussions
Homeless crisis is often treated as if risen up out of a vacuum
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1.1KOpinion: Bringing Back an Infusion of Personal Journalism
A great surfing story, profile and example of participatory journalism
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1.3KOpinion: Bringing Neal Cassady’s Legacy to Life
This history continues to fascinate counterculture-obsessed Santa Cruz
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1.0KOpinion: Paying Tribute to Don Williams’ Vision and Activism
AATAT is still the only group in the UC system dedicated to Black theater
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750Opinion: The Insightful Interviews That Stick With You
Tommy Orange is an exciting choice for UCSC’s Deep Read this year
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1.2KOpinion: The Complex Future of the Santa Cruz Mountains
How will possibility of becoming a climate-change hot spot affect this community?
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1.2KOpinion: An Exciting Crossword Puzzle Addition for Readers
Plus, find these stories in our Valentine’s Day issue
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1.3KOpinion: Santa Cruzan James Durbin Leans Into His Metal Roots
Durbin shows off his love of metal on his new solo album
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1.1KOpinion: Exploring Running’s Popularity Boom and Health Benefits
Quarantine pushed this editor's running goals beyond what he once thought possible
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1.2KOpinion: Can Bandcamp Make a Meaningful Difference?
Bandcamp pays out as much as 90% of its revenue to musicians
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979Opinion: The Seamless Intersectionality of Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center
Paying tribute to Cat Willis and her important work
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1.2K1Opinion: Answering Lingering Questions About the CZU Fire
Skilled UCSC science writers deliver answers to fire questions in a relatable way
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1.3KOpinion: A Heartfelt Salute to What Got Us Through This Year
There’s a lot of reason for hope going into this new year
