Wherein communications staffers Gwen and Dan go over the news about the CZU Lightning Complex Fire and its impact on campus.

Wherein we discuss the campus's ongoing work to combat COVID-19, fidget spinner research, social wearables to spark girls' interest in computing, the complete sequence of a human X chromosome, and a virtual Dickens Universe, among other things. Communications staffers Gwen and Dan bring you the news while social distancing.

Wherein we discuss UC's new president, how to protect yourself from COVID, a new research center on supplements, a new book from Karen Tei Yamashita, first-gen student family achievement guilt, and a virtual Shakespeare summer series. Communications staffers Gwen and Dan go over recent news from UC Santa Cruz and remember the carefree days of eating in restaurants and strolling leisurely about with wistful nostalgia.

Wherein we discuss what UCSC is doing to help combat and manage COVID-19. Communications staffers Gwen and Dan go over the recent news. Opening music by Podington Bear.

In the inaugural Arts Division podcast, host Maureen Dixon Harrison speaks with arts students about the meaning of the rapid shift to remote learning in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wherein we continue sharing the impressive ways UC Santa Cruz is combating COVID-19. Communications staffers Gwen and Dan go over the news. Music by Podington Bear.

Wherein we discuss campus response to coronavirus, from alumni on the front lines to pivoting 1,500 instructors to teaching online within days. Communications staffers Gwen and Dan go over the news.

Wherein we interview visiting alumna Stephanie Foo, a writer and radio producer who spent several years at This American Life, where she produced dozens of radio stories and an Emmy-winning video short. She is currently working on a book about healing from Complex PTSD.

Wherein we interview visiting alumna Stephanie Foo, a writer and radio producer who spent several years at This American Life, where she produced dozens of radio stories and an Emmy-winning video short. She is currently working on a book about healing from Complex PTSD. Music by Podington Bear.

Wherein we discuss the passing of UC Santa Cruz benefactor Jack Baskin, a better flu shot, killer asteroids, recognition for a new book on Chicanx art, a $1 million gift for Lick Observatory, and killer fishsticks. Staffers Gwen and Dan go over all the latest news from UC Santa Cruz.