Memorial Stadium’s new sound system
Audio engineer John Meyer of Meyer Sound discusses Memorial Stadium’s new sound system.
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Memorial Stadium’s new epic sound
With a long white beard and casual plaid shirt, Berkeley resident John Meyer may not look like a renowned expert of sound technology. Over the last 33 years, Meyer has been commissioned to build speakers for some of the biggest names in the Bay — from the band the Grateful Read More…
UC students, staff stage zombie protest at regents meeting
Members of the public and students dressed as zombies at the UC Board of Regents Wednesday meeting demanded the board stop fee and tuition hikes and the privatization of state capital debt during the meeting’s public comment session. Read More…
Independent local bookstore closes after seven years
Northside bookstore Analog Books — also a hangout spot for students, Berkeley residents and authors — closed its doors on June 15. Read More…
Car crashes into North Berkeley restaurant, injures two customers
A car crashed into Sushi 29 on Solano Avenue Thursday at 3:51 p.m., leaving two women injured. Read More…
Walk like a Venetian
I never thought I would consider the Spanish lifestyle a fast-paced one until I got to Italy. No matter how many “es-cuuuu-zis” I shouted, it was obvious I wasn’t going more than three cobble-stoned blocks per half hour. I quickly learned to sit back, relax, enjoy a glass (or mini-juice Read More…