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Cultural cadence

I’ve seen more seasons of “The Bachelorette” than I would like to admit. I even watched some episodes of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” this past summer and felt my heart rate quicken every time some dumb fight arose, such as when Kylie stole some of Kim’s clothes. Needless to Read More…

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Breaking Bad: “Felina” kisses us goodbye

Welp, it’s over. After five years of one of the most engaging and exciting shows on TV in a long time, last night we finally saw the end of former chemistry teacher-meth kingpin-all around horrible person Walter White’s corrosive saga. Time to mourn, or just look for a new show Read More…

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‘Breaking Bad’ series finale live blog

As the saying goes, all bad things must come to an end. Join Ian Birnam, Michael Rosen, Sean Wagner-McGough and Youssef Shokry for the series finale of “Breaking Bad” as we send off Walt, Jesse and the rest in a finale full of Nazis, ricin, machine guns and a bearded Read More…

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‘Breaking Bad’ + ‘Mythbusters’ + Berkeley = Awesome

We at the Clog are eagerly awaiting the series finale of “Breaking Bad” tonight. We know you all may have other very important Berkeley assignments to work on, but don’t feel guilty for taking an hour out of your time to watch this immensely popular AMC drama. Thanks to the 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…

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Out of sight, out of mind

What is the most underrepresented minority group on television today? They make up one-fifth of Americans, and more likely than not, you probably didn’t even think of them — people with disabilities (PWDs). Read More…

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Lifehacks: What to do if you’re behind on reading

So you were assigned reading on the first day of class. You probably crossed your fingers and hoped your professor would have mercy on you, but because this is Cal, you were expecting it. Still, that didn’t make you like ‘em any better.               Read More…

TV Land: The Cold Open

In the column this week, I attempted to distinguish “Breaking Bad” not only for its morbid violence, which is always delightful, but for its innovative and diverse visuals. They love to take risks over at that show even if it means putting actor Bryan Cranston in his underwear for an Read More…

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TV Land: AMC knows drama

“What’s happened?” It’s a good question to ask in regards to any TV show. What’s happened? Where is this show going? Why did I just find my remote in the freezer next to the mozzarella sticks? They’re all important inquiries with equally vital answers. Save that last question. All you Read More…