Putting UC Berkeley on the map
Songs of Sproul: The Soundtrack of Berkeley
What is Berkeley listening to? The Daily Cal captures the soundtrack of Berkeley by asking students on Sproul to show us a song from their playlist. Songs featured: The Love Club – Lorde Where The Story Ends – The Fray Psycho Killer – Talking Heads International (Skrillex Remix) – Chase Read More…
Tunesday: Blue Suits & Blue Meth
This is right around the time of year in 2012 that PSY’s massive hit “Gangnam Style” broke the Guinness world record for most liked video on Youtube, surpassing “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO. I’ll admit I don’t listen to much Korean music, particularly K-Pop despite my Korean-American heritage. On the Read More…
RH Music’s A Night at the Greek
Those familiar with Restoration Hardware probably know it more for its furnishings and décor than anything else. But lately, the chain has been dabbling in the unlikely venture of music promotion. To accomplish this, they’ve opened a new branch called RH Music, dedicated to showcasing talented up-and-coming musical acts the Read More…
Pac-12 Power Rankings: Week 3
1. Oregon On Saturday, Oregon threw for 471 yards and ran for another 216 yards — otherwise known as a typical day in Eugene. The Ducks ran wild and shellacked Tennessee 59-14. The No. 2 ranked Ducks will host Cal and its 122nd ranked defense to kick-off the Pac-12 season, Read More…
Tunesday – Dedicated to What’s-Your-Name
Dear what’s-your-name, it’s me. I’m that guy who was too scared to say a word to you in your class all semester. I’m that guy who was too nervous to approach you on the bus when I saw you reading one of my favorite novels. I’m that guy who was Read More…
Cal men’s water polo faces off against ranked opponents in San Diego
Last season, the Cal men’s water polo team lost one of its major offensive contributors in senior attacker Marin Balarin. After losing the star center who played at the two-meter mark, the squad needed to find a different alternative to be able to play to its strengths. After a few Read More…
Is BRF the next cellulite?
Recently, a woman told me I have a Bitchy Resting Face, or BRF. She nonchalantly pointed this out after seeing my picture in the “I Am Not Trayvon Martin” article. In return, I gave her this face. Here’s the deal: I wasn’t offended because I didn’t own a mirror; I Read More…
Sports in Brief — July 22, 2013
Michael Kim falls just short in thriller at US Amateur Public Links Championships Cal’s Michael Kim fell just short of winning the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship on Saturday. Kim went up against Jordan Niebrugge in the finals and immediately birdied the first hole to put himself in the lead. Read More…
Berkeley reads ‘well,’ says Amazon
Summer readers, lifelong bookworms, nerds and closet nerds have another reason to be happy in Berkeley. According to Amazon, Berkeley is among the top 20 “most well-read” cities in the country. Though rankings are determined by sales alone, we can experience Berkeley’s bibliophilia just by walking around. Our campus offers Read More…