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Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation donates to Berkeley animal shelter

The Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation donated $5,000 to the Berkeley Animal Care Services, or BACS, shelter. Berkeley City Council will vote to accept the donation at its next regular meeting; the Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation has donated to BACS since 2008.
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UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, New York Times join forces for COVID-19 coverage

The New York Times announced its partnership with the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism to collaborate on coverage of COVID-19’s impact on all 58 California counties. The idea came about shortly after the Bay Area enacted a shelter-in-place order.
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City of Berkeley extends shelter-in-place order to May 1

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City of Berkeley extends shelter-in-place order to May 1

Hebe Li is in your area!

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Hebe Li is in your area!

UC Berkeley spring 2020 all-campus commencement postponed

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UC Berkeley spring 2020 all-campus commencement postponed

Okay, Zoomer: Types of people you’ll find in your online classes

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Okay, Zoomer: Types of people you’ll find in your online classes

Berkeley homeless community struggles amid COVID-19, city responds

Crime & Courts 4/9/20

Berkeley Police Review Commission discusses changes to proposed City Charter amendment

Research & Ideas 4/9/20

‘Busier than ever’: UC Berkeley researchers adapt to impacts of COVID-19

Research & Ideas 4/9/20

UC Berkeley researchers find determinant of butterflies’ coloring

ASUC Senate discusses administration, UCPD responses to COVID-19

Sports

Women's Basketball 4/9/20

Reviewing Cal women’s basketball’s deep 2020 recruiting class

Women's Gymnastics 4/9/20

Cal claims coaches of the year awards

The Cal women’s gymnastics coaching staff swept the Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Associoation’s regional coach of the year honors.
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Football 4/9/20

3-star quarterback Kai Millner joins Cal football class of 2021

Kai Millner, a 6’2” pro-style quarterback, committed to Cal on Thursday afternoon, becoming the fifth member of the Bears’ 2021 class and the first quarterback to join its ranks.
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A&E

STRFKR’s single ‘Budapest’ is a soft indie bore

Streaming Diaries 4/9/20

‘Beale Street’ can talk, so listen

“If Beale Street Could Talk” harks the power of love to inspire resilience.
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SF Shakespeare Festival’s education program manager stresses importance of community in performing arts

One of the most important elements of performing Shakespeare for Kobori is being outdoors, something that has been instrumental for her as both a performer and a teaching artist.
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Opinion

Editorials 4/9/20

To ease financial burdens on students, issue partial refunds

Illustration of a woman opening an envelope labeled "refund"

Suddenly unfamiliar Sundays

It is strange to me, then, that shelter-in-place orders have turned every day into a Sunday on the surface but, given the current circumstances, even Sundays don’t feel like the Sundays I once knew.
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Editorials 4/7/20

Vote ‘yes’ on Class Pass Student Fee Renewal

The Class Pass referendum will ensure that all students are able to use AC Transit buses and the campus night shuttles for a $95 semesterly fee.
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From The Blogs

Eating Berkeley 4/10/20

Let’s get crackin’: How to spice up your Passover matzo

While refraining from eating leavened bread can be somewhat restrictive, it opens up a whole other world of creative things you can do with your food! We at the Clog have compiled a few ideas you can use to spice up your matzo.
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Eating Berkeley 4/10/20

No other recipe stacks up: A guide to effortless Japanese soufflé pancakes

There’s no better time to treat yourself to some Japanese soufflé pancakes. We at the Clog have you covered with a simple recipe to make these fluffy pancakes all by yourself.
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The Daily Clog 4/10/20

Sibling rivalries debunked: How to keep the peace with your siblings

You may have found yourself back home and crammed under the same roof as your siblings. Here are some tips to help you keep the peace!
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The Daily Clog 4/10/20

National Hug Your Dog Day: Why you should hug your dog a little tighter today

April 10 is National Hug Your Dog Day. Coincidentally, it’s also the one-year anniversary of the death of my family’s beloved dog, Attila.
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Advertising Feature

5 clear and unbiased facts about National Essay Day

What type of essay suits your character best?

How to get a certified birth certificate

Los Angeles market welcomes On The Map Marketing

Common personal injuries in NYC

Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership to host the What’s After Mindfulness? retreat on campus in June

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How to beat an OUI in Massachusetts

Did you know these famous people are from Berkeley?

What are the aftereffects of a car accident?

The air we breathe: A ‘cultural’ insight

Do’s and don’ts of personal injury in Georgia

5 myths about personal injury

Roark in West Berkeley revives adventure lifestyle

cannabis rec

Unlock the Advantages That Come with Medical Marijuana Card

Right up your alley: Head to Albany Bowl right now