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Berkeley reimagines Telegraph Avenue streetscape as car-free zone

On Monday, Telegraph for People, a campus advocacy group for a car-free Telegraph Avenue, released its plan for Telegraph Avenue entitled “Option Five.”
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Berkeley City Council limits ADUs to 1 per lot in Berkeley Hills

Berkeley City Council passed ordinances Tuesday that limit ADU and JADU development in the very high fire hazard zone of the Berkeley Hills.
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UC regents review budget, seek academic equity for students

NEWS

UC regents review budget, seek academic equity for students

Halfway through their terms, here’s how our ASUC officials have been progressing

OPINION

Halfway through their terms, here’s how our ASUC officials have been progressing

Ryan Guldemond talks Mother Mother tour, ‘Inside’ deluxe album

ARTS

Ryan Guldemond talks Mother Mother tour, ‘Inside’ deluxe album

Take a walk someplace new: A personal essay

WEEKENDER

Take a walk someplace new: A personal essay

Cal’s losses mount with defeats to Huskies, Cougars, tall task against Wildcats looms

SPORTS

Cal’s losses mount with defeats to Huskies, Cougars, tall task against Wildcats looms

Research & Ideas 1/26/22

UC Berkeley astronomers among 1st to use NASA telescope

UC Berkeley gets boosted in anticipation of in-person instruction

‘Be part of the change’: California data experts talk diversity in the privacy sector

Student Life 1/26/22

‘You don’t look disabled’: UC Berkeley students with disabilities grapple with being seen, understood

Obituary 1/25/22

‘He opened people’s eyes’: UC Berkeley architecture professor Paul Groth dies

Sports

Men's Basketball 1/26/22

Bears regroup for wrestle with Bruins, tussle with Trojans

Photo of Cal men's basketball

Women's Tennis 1/26/22

Where the wind blows: Cal women’s tennis faced winds to beat UCSB, Pepperdine

The team managed to overcome all obstacles — in the form of strong athletic and meteorological opponents — to beat UC Santa Barbara and second-ranked Pepperdine in its first two dual matches of the season last weekend.
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Men's Basketball 1/25/22

Cal defeated by Arizona as lowly January continues

Nothing has gone right for the Bears in the month of January. After a 25-point shellacking by the Wildcats, the blue and gold are searching for a way to right the ship before February.
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A&E

Visual Art 1/25/22

Art curator Natasha Reichle talks ‘Weaving Stories,’ threading unity through cloth at The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

Photo of exhibition Weaving Stories at the Asian Art Museum

Film & Television, Sundance Film Festival 1/24/22

What we’ve watched: Sundance 2022 returns online, delivers crowd-pleasers sans crowd

The Sundance program showcases a unique array of stories spanning genre and perspective. At The Daily Californian, arts reporters Vincent Tran and Megha Ganapathy and arts editor Maya Thompson have stepped up to explore this vast selection.
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Album Reviews 1/20/22

Earl Sweatshirt’s ‘Sick!’ is busy reconciliation

These small bits and pieces found on the album of Kgositsile’s dedication to a new life are perhaps glazed over by the common listener.
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Opinion

Editorials 1/26/22

Don’t penalize students for unpredictable modes of instruction

Students, represented by little figures, trying to hold back a clock hand within a zoom window.

SF Mayor’s solution to difficult circumstances: Get rid of civil liberties protections

On Dec. 14, 2021, San Francisco Mayor London Breed issued public statements that were quite breathtaking in their level of vitriol and lack of vision. Promising to “make life hell” for those with substance abuse problems in the Tenderloin, echoes of the disastrous War on Drugs permeated her speech. In
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Op-Eds, Opinion 1/25/22

Cal wins Big Game, loses recycling matchup

Loss of affordable housing, historic structures and open space are deeply felt by any community. Change is inevitable, but when sustainable alternatives are unnecessarily ignored, it is especially damaging and wasteful.
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From The Blogs

The Daily Clog 1/26/22

Accepting the uncertainty of life

There are many approaches for finding acceptance in the things we can’t control. What I’d say is a good first step is laughing at ourselves when we find ourselves becoming irritated.
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The Daily Clog 1/26/22

Staying positive while COVID-19 positive

If you or someone you know happens to catch COVID-19, remember to implement self-care, human connection and ample rest for a smooth recovery.
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The Daily Clog 1/25/22

5 things I’m doing differently this semester

I’ve been reflecting on the personal and academic changes that I’d like to implement into the semester, and I’m determined to accomplish my top five goals.
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The Daily Clog 1/25/22

Quiz: Which ‘Encanto’ track is your 2022 theme song?

Since these songs have definitely ushered 2022 in for us, take this quiz to find out which “Encanto” song best sums up your year so far.
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Will COVID Change Rental Laws In California?

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Flirtini: A better Option for Romance

Mission Lean: Perfecting the Formula for Lean Fitness

What Are the Best Places in California to See a Horse Race?

These are the Players Who Spent a Crazy Amount of Money on Microtransactions

Is it possible to monitor someone’s online activity?

Most Bizarre Soccer Stories of All Time

The Rules on Gambling in California

EIT DIGITAL MASTER SCHOOL: YOUR TICKET TO BECOME A TECH SAVVY BUSINESS LEADER

Who will support The Weeknd at Super Bowl Halftime?

What Are the Main Characteristics of the Modern Consumer?

Here’s Why E-Gaming Has Become So Popular Today

Overlooked Benefits Of Playing Online Games

Land-Based Vs. Online Casinos: Which One To Pick

What You Can Learn From Playing Online Games

Understanding The Social And Economic Impact Of The Casino Industry

The Diversification of the Californian Economy

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