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ASUC executives warn against ‘pettiness’ in upcoming elections at Senate meeting

During its general meeting Wednesday, the ASUC Senate discussed election culture and conduct, as well as COVID-19 statistics at UC Berkeley and the fate of in-person classes next fall.
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Panelists discuss how far-right groups used COVID-19 to achieve goals

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to divide opinions across the nation, panelists discussed the ways in which white supremacists have used the pandemic to further their agendas during a Thursday event sponsored by UC Berkeley’s Othering and Belonging Institute.
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All UC employees, student workers eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

NEWS

All UC employees, student workers eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Admissions audit explained

PROJECTS

Admissions audit explained

Diversifying the high school reading list

WEEKENDER

Diversifying the high school reading list

‘Moving in the right direction’: Alameda County expects looser restrictions

NEWS

‘Moving in the right direction’: Alameda County expects looser restrictions

National 3/5/21

Johnson & Johnson, Merck partner to speed up COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Alameda County 3/4/21

‘Moving in the right direction’: Alameda County expects looser restrictions

Research & Ideas 3/5/21

UC Berkeley study examines ways to improve, incentivize shared rides

ASUC Elections 2021 3/4/21

Student Action releases final names of candidates running for ASUC Senate

Local Schools 3/5/21

Bay Area teachers voice concerns as CA schools look to reopen

Sports

Men's Swim & Dive 3/5/21

Cal dominates in Pac-12 Championships, looks to continue noteworthy postseason

Collegiate running isn’t fair in 2021

Even more disappointing than the shortened season is the fact that other schools get to compete at more invitationals than Cal.
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Football 3/5/21

Cal hires former UNLV defensive backs coach Tre Watson

Watson played as a defensive back for Washington in 2012 and 2013 when Justin Wilcox served as the Huskies’ defensive coordinator, which adds a level of familiarity to the hire.
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A&E

Film & Television 3/5/21

‘Flora & Ulysses’ redefines what is ordinary

Photo of Flora & Ulysses

Film & Television 3/5/21

Lee Daniels brings Lady Day to court, to screen in ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’

From the opening credits, Daniels’ film demands a diegetic performance of the standard, a vocalization of the unusual bond between singer and song that drives the entire narrative forward. And Day delivers.
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Iceage returns coldblooded, unstoppable with ‘Vendetta’

Frontman Elias Bender Rønnenfelt’s typically Draculian vocals are cold and clear in the mix, accompanied by blown-out backing vocals in the chorus.
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Opinion

How the beauty industry is hurting women of color

Illustration of a Black woman looking in shock at her hair that has fallen out due to the harsh chemicals in beauty treatments

Editorials 3/5/21

Support BART. Public transit has to survive the pandemic

Now is a remarkably poor time for politicians to denigrate BART or spread misconceptions that erode public support for transit in the Bay Area.
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Cal in Color 3/5/21

Lucky to be here

And while my mother comforted me, she would often whisper, “Don’t be sad. We are so lucky to have gotten to move to America.”
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From The Blogs

Eating Berkeley 3/5/21

Cocktail College: Turn into the main character with this Negroni recipe

A Negroni is definitively a main character drink. And everyone needs a main character drink, whether they choose to admit it or not.
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Eating Berkeley 3/4/21

The Clog’s definitive power ranking of breakfast cereals

Any ranked list here at the Clog is bound to be controversial. In an effort to combat this, we solicited the entire staff’s feedback this time around.
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The Daily Clog 3/5/21

Learning to let go of people, relationships

I’ve been on campus for almost two months now, and I’ve created relationships with people that fulfill me in ways that my friends I had for years never did.
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The Daily Clog 3/4/21

We’ve all been there before: The relatable stages of stress

There’s no denying it — we’ve all been stressed before. People constantly tell me that being stressed is a mindset, but I’m not so convinced.
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Advertising Feature

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

What happens when small businesses can’t enforce contracts?

Football Matches In 2020 That Will Probably Enter History

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

Sign up for Willow System courses for unique strategies, tools and expert know-how

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

cannabis rec

Unlock the Advantages That Come with Medical Marijuana Card

medical marijuana card 2018

Getting a Medical Marijuana Card in 2018 Is Too Good to Pass Up