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NATIONAL ISSUES: Republicans are to blame for the twin budget and debt crises facing America, and students should be furious about it
The federal government shutdown, now two weeks under way, has resulted in near-disastrous consequences for the country. Research in Antarctica is slowing to a halt, perhaps causing irreparable damage to invaluable scientific work on climate issues. Services and benefits for veterans are being cut, leaving veterans with no access to Read More…
Five college football games to watch this weekend
1. (15) Washington (4-0, 1-0 Pac-12) at (5) Stanford (4-0, 2-0 Pac-12) When: Saturday 7:30 P.M. TV: ESPN This is a matchup between Stanford’s high-powered offense and Washington’s defense. The Huskies are yielding just 288 yards per game, good enough for first in the Pac-12. But the Cardinal will look Read More…
Bears fumble away season in loss to Huskies
Four turnovers assure Cal of second losing season in three years
No one wanted the football Friday night at Memorial Stadium. In a game that featured eight turnovers and few moments of coherent football, the Bears fumbled their chance for a postseason in a 21-13 loss to Washington. “Shoutout to Washington,” said Cal linebacker Chris McCain. “They came into our house Read More…
Players to watch: Chris Harper, Shaq Thompson
Chris Harper, Cal receiver Who needs Keenan Allen? With Allen scratched from the game due to an injured knee, the future of Cal’s receiving corps will be on full display against Washington. Four freshman receivers and a sophomore tight end will try their best to fill the void the Bears’ Read More…
Cal men’s basketball team picked to finish third in Pac-12
SAN FRANCISCO — After losing two starters from its second-place squad last year, the Cal men’s basketball team is picked to finish third in the Pac-12, according to the media poll. Arizona is projected to win the league title, edging out UCLA by a point, though the Bruins have one Read More…
Conference questions: Washington’s success, Oregon State’s top-25 hopes, the Pac-12 race for the worst
Is this years’ Washington squad the best one under longtime coach Jim McLaughlin? Without a doubt, this year’s Washington squad is one of the best in recent years coming out of Seattle. Coach Jim McLaughlin has seen plenty of success in his 12-year career at the helm of the Huskies Read More…
Conference Questions: USC’s upset, Washington’s domination and Oregon State’s tentative position
How big is Oregon’s win against USC? To say that No. 8 Oregon’s upset victory over No. 2 USC was impressive is an understatement. The Ducks (11-0, 2-0) made a monumental statement with their three-straight set victory (25-19, 25-15, 25-23) at home against the Trojans. USC (13-1, 1-1) was coming Read More…
Steve Sarkisian and Tosh Lupoi want you to hate them even more
Apparently Washington head coach Steve Sarkisian loves making people angry. At a recent pep rally, Sarkisian forgot to follow the “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all” rule, making plenty of disparaging remarks about Berkeley. You can download and listen to the audio here. Read More…
Pac-12 title on the line in Cal-Stanford matchup
After the Cal men’s basketball team lost to Colorado last Sunday, the Bears’ Pac-12 title hopes seemed over — until now. First-place Washington lost to UCLA Saturday afternoon, meaning if Cal defeats Stanford on Sunday, the Bears will share the conference title with the Huskies.