When Caitlin Leverenz was 13 years old, she picked up a book that changed her life. “I read Natalie Coughlin’s book … and that was when I knew I wanted to go to Cal,” Leverenz says. Even before she read Coughlin’s biography, Leverenz adored the superstar. From the moment she Read More…
In an attempt to foster relationships oriented toward careers and academics, four California college students have launched a new video-chatting platform last week designed specifically for the UC community. Using one-on-one video chats, UCMeTalk aims to encourage networking and collaboration between UC students, faculty and alumni and establish a unified and virtual Read More…
The hotly contested debate over whether gasoline or diesel contributes more to smog continues with new findings from UC Berkeley showing that diesel is worse than gasoline. In a paper published Oct. 22 in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers examined how both fuels contributed to Read More…
With three games left in its season, the Cal men’s soccer team is floating on the NCAA tournament bubble. Currently placed third in the Pac-12 standings behind No. 7 UCLA and No. 24 Washington, the Bears (8-5-2, 3-3-1 in the Pac-12) certainly can use a win or two to strengthen Read More…
UC Berkeley researchers are teaming up with local organizations to plant thousands of ferns in a south Berkeley lot in an effort to extricate toxic chemicals and eventually create a new haven of green gardens. Read More…
Hey grownies (like kiddies, but better!), you can regularly watch cartoons and be fine — take it from your ever-reliable, mostly intact columnist, here. I say this because there exists a common misconception that watching animations equates with immaturity. This assumption stems from the fact that most popular cartoons are Read More…
About 40 members of the UC Berkeley community gathered at Eshleman Library Tuesday evening to hear a debate on Proposition 30, a ballot measure which will determine whether the university is dealt a series of budget cuts.
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UCPD Chief Mitchell Celaya has announced his retirement effective Dec. 31 in an campus-wide email sent Wednesday night. Until a replacement is found, UCPD Capt. Margo Bennett will serve as acting chief.
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The Berkeley City Council revoked a policy requiring the Berkeley Police Department to hold undocumented immigrants in the local jail by request of the federal government at its Tuesday meeting. Read More…
The following is a sample of crime in Berkeley from Oct. 21 to Oct. 27, provided by the Berkeley Police Department. Read More…
