UC Berkeley among applicants for tree-cutting grant to mitigate wildfires
Between 1923 and 1991 the East Bay Hills have seen an estimated 15 major blazes. The 1991 firestorm destroyed over 3500 homes and cost more than $1.5 billion. Read More…
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ASUC Judicial Council finds Mecklai not guilty of bylaw violations
The ASUC Judicial Council has found External Affairs Vice President-elect Safeena Mecklai not guilty of alleged bylaw violations. Read More…
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to speak at Berkeley Law commencement
Current U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is set to speak at Saturday’s Berkeley Law commencement ceremony. Read More…
Gag order lifted on Mecklai case for alleged bylaw violations
The ASUC Judicial Council has lifted the gag and restraining orders placed on the investigation of External Affairs Vice President-elect Safeena Mecklai for alleged bylaw violations. Read More…
Man is victim of strong armed robbery on Shattuck
A strong armed robbery took place on the 2100 Block of Shattuck Avenue Monday evening according to a UCPD crime alert. Read More…
Campus climate remains tense in wake of ASUC senate divestment vote
In the days following the ASUC’s controversial divestment vote last Wednesday, the UC Berkeley campus remains in a state of unease, as many campus groups and student leaders say they feel attacked and marginalized for their views on the issue. Read More…
Paper calls on universities to track students’ sexual and gender identities
A paper published jointly this month by the American College Personnel Association and Campus Pride urges universities to measure and track their students’ sexual and gender identities to better meet the academic needs of LGBT students on college campuses. Read More…
UC Berkeley faculty petition against online education bill
Since March 20th, over 1,600 people have signed an online petition expressing “deep concerns” about a California State Senate bill requiring the state’s schools to award credit for approved online courses. Read More…
UC Berkeley researchers join Obama’s BRAIN map project
President Barack Obama officially announced an expansive new brain research initiative in a press conference Tuesday, after weighing input from top U.S. scientists including three from UC Berkeley. Read More…
UC San Diego student government calls on UC Regents to divest
The Associated Students Council at UC San Diego passed a resolution Wednesday calling on the University of California to divest from companies doing business with the Israeli government. Read More…