Associate athletic director of UCLA resigns
UCLA Associate Athletic Director Michael Sondheimer resigned from his position on June 27 following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor. Read More…
Category Archives: Notes from the Field
Local attractions provide Berkeley residents many options this Fourth of July
This 4th of July, Berkeley residents will not have to stray far from home to find several exciting Independence Day events. Read More…
Couple marries in California after long struggle with courts
Sandy Stier and Kris Perry married Friday after the Supreme Court’s decision on Wednesday to end the ban on same-sex marriage in California.
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New frozen yogurt shop opens north of UC Berkeley campus
Students on the north side of UC Berkeley no longer need to trudge across campus to get their frozen yogurt fix after the opening of a new Menchie’s frozen yogurt franchise Wednesday. Read More…
Supreme Court orders lower courts to reconsider affirmative action case
Abigail Fisher, a white student, brought a lawsuit against the University of Texas at Austin claiming she was rejected for admission in 2008 due to discrimination prohibited by the 14th Amendment. The university argued it had an interest in pursuing limited diversity for its educational benefits. Read More…
Summer construction to close paths around campus
During the summer months at UC Berkeley construction abounds, sometimes impeding students as they traverse the campus’ many footpaths. Below is a sample of ongoing construction projects for students to be aware of. Read More…
UC Berkeley celebrates staff appreciation week
The 28th annual Summerfest was held on Thursday to thank UC Berkeley staff for their hard work and dedication in the past year. Read More…
Eshleman Watch: The demolition of a campus landmark
On May 28 demolition officially began on Eshleman Hall, a building which over the last 48 years has been home to hundreds of student groups, including The Daily Californian. Read More…
Student’s father comes home after 5 years of detainment abroad
Five years ago, Dr. Hu, a Chinese American scientist renowned for his work in automobile emissions, left for China on what he thought would be a brief business trip. But after being accused of stealing trade secrets by a former business associate, Dr. Hu was arrested by the local police. Read More…
Crime in Berkeley: May 26 – June 1
The following is a sample of crime in Berkeley for May 26 to June 1, provided by Berkeley Police Department. Read More…