The school year is starting up again soon, and living situations are about to get preeeeetty awkward if you’re going to be living with a new roommate. If you’re heading into dorm life, your roomie was probably assigned to you (and you stalked her relentlessly via Facebook ever since you Read More…
Depending on how magical your dorm situation was, apartment life may seem like a dream. Not only do you no longer try to mask your urge to use the bathroom or pass some gas, but you are free to cook what you want, do what you want and walk around Read More…
Despite our sometimes neurotic tendencies, most of us don’t really qualify as germaphobes. Truly germ-fearing souls — those who refuse to touch door knobs or go a day without a shower — deserve some serious respect. It takes a lot of dedication to avoid the dirt and grime present in Read More…
There are quite a number of outdoorsy people in Berkeley, even if we do live in an urban environment during the semester. We like to think that the redwood trees around campus pay tribute to our affinity for the outdoors. But did you ever consider how your college lifestyle might Read More…
Like it or not, the spring 2013 semester — and maybe your first year at Cal — is already halfway over. Your time in a dorm, suite or campus apartment is dwindling away. Now it’s time to find a “real” apartment or house. Here are some of the luxuries you Read More…
First they encamped a half-block away. Then, they moved closer, their flimsy mats and tattered blankets haphazardly covering them. Before blacking out from alcohol, they rock the block with merriment, obscenities and mutual contempt. That is some nights. The scene changes nightly. Sometimes they don’t show up. I live a Read More…
I got my belly button pierced in a fit of quasi-teenage rebellion on my 18th birthday. Most people allow having a needle jabbed through their abdomens to look cool, to have an excuse to show off their abs or to join the exclusive cult of the navel-pierced. But for me, Read More…
1.Dorms Dorms are a fantastic place for new students to get their first taste of the diversity of our student body. In order to live in the dorms, you have to apply and will receive a housing offer which shows you which dorm you’ve been placed in. You are able Read More…
Oh, hey there, Spring 2012 admits. Welcome to Cal. I hope you had a safe trip getting here and that you were able to fit all your stuff into your tiny dorm room (Clark Kerr kids: yes, I know, you have huge rooms). As someone who was in your shoes Read More…
At universities nationwide, the same weary mantra plays out semester after semester — college students binge-drink in dorms and anywhere that will serve hard liquor. UC Berkeley is no different, and we recognize that this is to be expected, but the spike in students rushed to the hospital for alcohol Read More…
