SANTA CRUZ – Every time a massive swell is forecast, Santa Cruz’s hard-charging, big wave surfer Alessandro “Alo” Slebir can hardly contain himself. Several times each winter, Slebir ...

Scientists at UC Santa Cruz have completed the first end-to-end genome of the iconic Pacific banana slug, a species synonymous with California’s coastal redwood forests and the university's beloved ...

Initial efforts from Corbett-Detig’s group to better understand the dynamics of banana slug population distribution throughout California have revealed three main groupings statewide: one in the ...

It was a weekend to remember for Cal rugby, who put up commanding victories against Utah Valley and UC Santa Cruz. The Bears ... Against the Banana Slugs, Cal returned back to its typical starting ...

Chances are you've heard of the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs, the Wichita State Shockers and maybe even the Scottsdale Community College Fighting Artichokes. While clever and interesting nicknames ...

Newsom’s desk and slimed its way into law.” The banana slug also has a special place as the mascot of UC Santa Cruz. The recognition of the banana slug at the state level was “an affirmation ...

The banana slug also has a special place as the mascot of UC Santa Cruz. The recognition of the banana slug at the state level was “an affirmation of one of the things that makes UC Santa Cruz a ...

“In a few weeks, the humble UC Santa Cruz banana slug will be wrenched from its dank Santa Cruz home and thrown into the national spotlight. Travolta will be wearing the slug T-shirt in the ...

“In a few weeks, the humble UC Santa Cruz banana slug will be wrenched from its dank Santa Cruz home and thrown into the national spotlight. Travolta will be wearing the slug T-shirt in the ...

John Travolta wore a UC Santa Cruz T-shirt with the Fiat Slug logo in Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 hit movie Pulp Fiction. ESPN named it one of the 10 best college basketball mascots. The “Every Little ...

Banana slugs have become a prominent symbol in Santa Cruz. In 1986, UC Santa Cruz established the banana slug as the university’s official mascot. Before “Sammy the Slug,” a group of student athletes ...

establishing this creature as the official state slug. UC Santa Cruz alumni should be happy with this development. Sammy the banana slug has long been their school mascot. Interestingly ...