Although temporary sickness allows for catching up on Homeland or old Breaking Bad episodes, being immobile because of the flu is probably the worst. When you have the flu, you can’t sit up to finish your reading, do your math homework, walk or function. Read More…
We’ve all fallen prey to Berkeley’s most abundant creatures. They look up at you with those big, innocent eyes, and you just feel the urge to feed the poor things. Unfortunately, this is not Snow White, and you are not a squirrel whisperer. When the peanuts run out, they will Read More…
Cindy Chang, the first female head team physician for Cal’s athletics program and current Tang Center doctor, was awarded one of sports medicine’s highest accolades at a ceremony on Sept. 19
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UC Berkeley administrators invited students, staff and faculty to participate in an online survey on mental health and wellbeing as part of an evaluation of the campus’ mental health services. Read More…
At first glance, language in UC Berkeley’s student health insurance plan appears to exclude injuries incurred during riot participation. The clause, nestled in the plan’s benefit booklet, was mistakenly included when the campus entered into a contract with a new health insurance provider, Aetna, this summer. Read More…
It shouldn’t be hard for college students who are sexually assaulted on campus to file complaints with their campus administrations. But recently, reports from across the country have shown that these administrations might not be doing all they need to do to promote a safe campus environment. We hope this Read More…
We came to Berkeley counting on the university’s vibrant history of activism and civil rights to guide our education inside and outside of the classroom. But contrary to its reputation for social justice, we believe UC Berkeley has had a long and documented history of silencing survivors of sexual violence Read More…
As a health worker for Unit 3 this past year, I was used to residents coming to my door late at night, timidly asking if I had any banana-flavored condoms left or wondering how to make an appointment at the Tang Center. In fact, I looked forward to those interactions. Read More…
The budget calls for a four-year tuition freeze for all students except those in professional schools, and discontinuation of a proposed unit cap ons state-subsidized coures, which could have affected 2,200 UC students in the next school year. Read More…
Even after surviving a war zone, UC Berkeley freshman Unis Barakat found himself succumbing to the lingering emotional scars of his experience. Read More…