UCPD releases photo of man who may be linked to theft on campus
UCPD released a photo Wednesday evening of a man who they allege may be linked to the theft of laptop computers and other personal property on campus. Read More…
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Study shows DNA linked to marital satisfaction
In a paper published on Oct. 7 in the journal Emotion, researchers revealed a link between DNA and the susceptibility of marital satisfaction to emotional influences. Read More…
School of Optometry announces new dean
John Flanagan, professor of optometry, ophthalmology and vision science, will begin his five-year term as the eighth dean of the UC Berkeley School of Optometry in June 2014. Read More…
Covered California to provide health insurance alternative to Berkeley SHIP
UC Berkeley students will now have another means of acquiring health insurance aside from the Berkeley Student Health Insurance Plan as a result of the 2010 Affordable Care Act.
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Foster Farms facilities to remain open after salmonella outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service determined Thursday evening that plans put forth by Foster Farms to immediately change their slaughtering and processing practices were sufficient to avoid shuttering the facilities. Read More…
UC workers to vote on strike by end of month
On Tuesday, the labor union AFSCME 3299, which represents around 21,000 UC workers, announced that they will vote over whether to go on strike in response to the alleged intimidation of workers by the university during strikes earlier this summer. Read More…
Jewish Student Union votes to deny membership to J Street U
The campus Jewish Student Union voted Wednesday to deny membership to J Street U at Berkeley, a Jewish student political advocacy group on campus whose application to join the union was also denied two years ago after facing accusations of being anti-Israel. Read More…
UC Berkeley receives $20 million endowment for new nanoscience institute
UC Berkeley announced the establishment of a new nanoscience institute on Oct. 3. that will be funded by a $20 million endowment to study energy-efficient processes in nature. Read More…
UC Berkeley study explores link between sleep deprivation and mental health
Around four in the morning, a well-placed wanderer may spot UC Berkeley sophomore Steven Harvey roaming around Telegraph Ave., head down in a hoodie and lost in thought. He walks with rapid determination, pursuing nothing but the mental exhaustion that will finally let him get some sleep. Read More…
UC Berkeley students express hopes for new dean of students
The ASUC Office of the President held a student forum on October 3 as part of the campus’ search for a replacement after UC Berkeley Dean of Students Jonathan Poullard resigned last month. Read More…