UCSC Warns Parents About 4/20
Digital News Report- April 20th is around the corner and for UC Santa Cruz that means hundreds if not thousands of people are preparing to visit the campus to celebrate the unofficial pot holiday. Last year the university responded by shutting down the campus to anyone who didn’t have official business, yet thousands of people [...]
Italian Quake Death Toll and Damage on the Rise
Digital News Report- The death toll from the earthquake that struck central Italy on Monday morning continues to rise. Some sources are claiming that the death toll is as high as 150, with 50,000 people left homeless. However, official numbers will not be determined until rescue operations have concluded. More than 1,500 [...]
6.3 Quake in Italy Kills Dozens
Digital News Report A major earthquake, which is currently measured at 6.3 magnitude, has struck central Italy. The epicenter is in the town of L’Aquila, though the quake was felt as far as Lazio and Campania. Rome is only 60 miles SW of the epicenter. At least 27 were killed, and many are still trapped [...]
Dead Whale in Santa Cruz Buried at Dump
Digital News Report – The remains of a gray whale that was found floating off of the Santa Cruz coast on Wednesday were hauled away to a landfill today. The 2-ton 25-foot baby grey whale was towed up a cliff and placed on the back of a flat bed truck to be transported to the [...]
X-men Origins: Wolverine Leaked Online
Digital News Report- The latest installment of the X-men franchise, X-men Origins: Wolverine, has been leaked online through popular bit torrent sites. The film isn’t scheduled to be released in theatres until May 1st. Though leaked films and television shows are not exactly rare, the type of film and the high quality of the released [...]
Spring Movie Round-up
Digital News Report- Spring is here and a large amount of fantastic films are just around the corner. Whether it’s a new installment of a science fiction franchise, a Oscar buzzing drama, or a cute family animation, there is something coming out this Spring that is sure to pique your interest. Here are a few [...]
Bay Area Earthquake ESE of San Jose
Digital News Report- A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck the south bay at 10:40am this morning. The epicenter was 14 miles ESE of the San Jose City Hall at a depth of 3.9 miles. Light to moderate shaking has been felt throughout the bay area as far north as Santa Rosa and as far [...]
California to Ban Black Cars? Not True.
Digital News Report- A rumor that has caused mass hysteria across the blogosphere about California banning black cars has been revealed to be false. Who would have guessed? The reasoning behind the rumor was that black cars absorb heat, which then make drivers use more air conditioning than other drivers. The fact that this idea [...]
Monsters vs. Aliens: Face it, it’s all about Colbert
Digital News Report- When I heard that Stephen Colbert would be playing the President in Dreamworks new movie Monsters vs. Aliens, how could I not want to see it? His vocal performance didn’t disappoint. The role seems like it was written for him with his code name being “Papa Bear” (which is Colbert’s [...]
Mount Redoubt causes aviation problems
Digital News Report- Mount Redoubt has continued to cause problems for flights in and out of Alaska after large-scale eruptions began on March 22nd. Five days and 12 eruptions later, Alaska Airlines has resumed some of their flights in and out of Anchorage after some reports stated that the ash cloud seems to have moved [...]