JacobWilsonASUC

A more perfect ASUC: Real results for students

With the election just days away, former ASUC officials from opposing parties reflect on the role of the student government at UC Berkeley

To the newly admitted freshmen touring Cal: I’m sorry to let you know that the craziness on Sproul Plaza is not a protest. What you’re witnessing is the ASUC elections in action. To current students: I was one of the dozens of candidates who walked you to class and did Read More…

Toward a better Telegraph

CITY AFFAIRS: Turning Telegraph Avenue into a 24/7 business area is a good move, but more must be done to improve the street’s environment.

Imagine a new Telegraph Avenue, vibrant and welcoming at all hours, where students can enjoy Southside businesses 24/7. Such a vision may become a reality in the not-so-distant future now that Berkeley City Council has given the green light to create a 24/7 commercial district in the Telegraph area south Read More…

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Southside story

Council Watch

Berkeley City Council has approved a zoning amendment that will allow businesses on Telegraph between Bancroft and the north side of Dwight to stay open 24/7. Those between south Dwight and Parker can operate between 7 a.m. and midnight seven days a week. There are, of course, restrictions — establishments Read More…

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Tommy B. and the People’s Princess

Council Watch

No council is complete without a good ol’ fashioned rivalry. Berkeley City Council’s matchup pits Mayor Tom Bates against Councilmember Kriss Worthington. These frenemies have been fighting for forever — Worthington, the People’s Princess (a la Princess Diana) and Tommy B. exchange hostile glances at every council meeting, and if Read More…

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You don’t got mail

Council Watch

“OMG, I use the post office all the time!” said no one ever. For all zero people at this school who regularly use snail mail to communicate, you may have heard of the proposed sale of the Downtown Berkeley Post Office. You may also not care. This, however, is not Read More…

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Meet the nine

Council Watch

I’m back, folks. Some of you may remember me as a wide-eyed, grub-consuming freshman columnist from two and a half years ago. If you don’t remember me, don’t worry about it. Since my freshman year, I have put on the obligatory few pounds, stopped riding a Razor scooter to class Read More…