Video Games

A Life Well Wasted

Internet podcast host Robert Ashley uncovers the most compelling untold video game stories.

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In listening to Ashley’s Internet radio show “A Life Well Wasted,” a show about “video games and the people who love them,” you probably will not learn much about the newest video games. You could call it “This American Life” for people who love video games, but even that wouldn’t capture the amount of editing and attention to detail Ashley puts into his show. Read More…

Men's Water Polo

Bears championship dream drowns in early exit

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Football

Pac-12 Coach Rankings

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Campus

State senator meets with Birgeneau, addresses students

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Men's Water Polo

Senior attacker Zach Greenwood scored a goal in Cal’s opening round match against UC Irvine in the MPSF Tournament on Friday.

Bears season cut short at MPSF Tournament

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Volleyball

Cal explodes in fourth set to clinch Big Spike

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Football

Quarterback Zach Maynard had two touchdowns — a 74-yard pass and a 16-yard run — in Cal's victory over Arizona State on Friday night.

Bears outshoot Devils in desert duel

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Football

C.J. Anderson and Cal are gunning for a win against Arizona State, while Stanford is grasping for a BCS bowl bid.

Pac-12 Power Rankings: Week 12

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