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Local Schools 5/21/22

Berkeley school district to reinstate mask mandate starting Monday due to surge in COVID-19 cases

The Berkeley Unified School District will reinstate its mask mandate starting Monday due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in the Bay Area, as first reported by Berkeleyside.
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Communities 5/19/22

Oakland organization uses campus land to grow crops, feed families

Sitting at the corner of Virginia Street and Oxford Street on Northside is a half-acre of land that can change the country, according to Delency Parham, a member of People’s Programs.
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‘Standing up for who you are’: Students protest for abortion rights on Sproul Plaza

NEWS

‘Standing up for who you are’: Students protest for abortion rights on Sproul Plaza

Strangers I trust: A poem

WEEKENDER

Strangers I trust: A poem

Best of Berkeley 2022

ARTS

Best of Berkeley 2022

New equipment instrumental to Cal Band’s future

OPINION

New equipment instrumental to Cal Band’s future

New look Bears: Recapping start of Cal spring football

SPORTS

New look Bears: Recapping start of Cal spring football

UC Board of Regents discusses health service spending, entrepreneurship in final meetings

American Chemical Society agreement allows open access publishing for UC articles

‘Chaotic’: UC Berkeley community reacts to 2022 commencement

UC Board of Regents talks budget, financial aid, diversity in 2nd day of meetings

Graduate student workers share joys, challenges of working on campus

Sports

Baseball 5/19/22

Cal baseball smites New Mexico ahead of crucial Utah matchups

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Men's Crew, Women's Crew 5/18/22

All aboard the champion-ship! Men’s crew takes home Pac-12 title

Men’s crew won Cal’s 16th Pac-12 title this Sunday, while women’s crew came in third behind Stanford and Washington.
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Softball 5/17/22

Cal falls short: Season ended by No. 5 UCLA

With vocal Makena Smith at first base, the Bears’ energy going into this three-game series in Los Angeles seemed promising.
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A&E

Concerts 5/20/22

Evgeny Kissin entrances Davies Symphony Hall with resplendent recital

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Album Reviews 5/20/22

The Chainsmokers’ unengaging ‘So Far So Good’ plunges into monotony

Despite the upbeat satisfaction promised by its title, So Far So Good fails to deliver the Chainsmokers’ once-signature electric mass appeal.
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Album Reviews 5/20/22

Florence + the Machine’s ‘Dance Fever’ proves charmingly contagious

“Dance Fever” shows that Welch deserves her crown, as her musical style cannot be matched no matter how many imitators try.
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Opinion

Support abortion rights, free speech and health care for all

Disrupt NBA games, save the animals

As farms continue to spread diseases such as HPAI, torturing animals and exploiting workers in the process, it is crucial that people take direct action to challenge this violent industry.
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Letters to the Editor 5/2/22

COVID-19 is still around, so should RSF testing

Rather than closing the site, the university should move toward reducing the hours of operation and maintaining the RSF testing site.
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From The Blogs

The Daily Clog 4/28/22

4 TikTok hashtags to help get you through finals season

As we head into finals, we all need a little pick-me-up. And you’re probably procrastinating on studying by scrolling endlessly on TikTok anyway.
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The Daily Clog 4/29/22

Inspirational quotes from DreamWorks movies to get you through this week

Ultimately, the movies we watched when we were little may seem a little childish to us now, but the inspirational quotes and motivation we received from them are timeless.
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Notes from the Field 5/10/22

Post-it-ivity

Welcome to The Daily Californian’s Post-it-ivity event! In late February 2022, we tabled in Sproul and collected over 350 positive notes that passerby wanted to send to friends, family or anyone else. See them all here!

Bear Bytes 5/9/22

Live from Las Vegas: Round one takeaways from 2022 NFL draft

After 24 hours in Sin City, here are The Daily Californian’s three main takeaways from day one of the 2022 NFL Draft.
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How Tech Has Made Car-Leasing Easier

Miracle Sheets Reviews: Read Pros And Cons Of Miracle Sheets

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Should You Refinance Your Car Loan During Pandemic?

Trim Life Keto Reviews: Does It Work? Guaranteed Results or Bogus Claims?

Lean Start Keto Reviews: SCAM Revealed Warning! Is It Safe? And Trusted?

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Everything You Need to Know Before the Kentucky Derby 2022

Optimum Keto Reviews: SCAM Revealed Warning! Does It Really Work?

Wii Sports Games that can help you be more active

Exipure Reviews – Legit Consumer Reports or Risky Ingredients With Side Effects?

Could the Fight Against Dementia Include Cataract Surgery?

Why Bitcoin Mining Requires a Lot of Energy

Top Predictions for Bitcoin in 2022

Should You Invest in Bitcoin in 2022?

Can You Keep Bitcoin on Your Android Phone?

Should Banks Embrace or Ban Bitcoin

How Bitcoin Blockchain Affects Mobile Apps Development.

How Bitcoin Became the Leading Cryptocurrency

Three Reasons to Consider Bitcoin for Your Business

7 Steps to Buy Instagram Followers and Get Famous Overnight

Get Out of the Red: 3 Ways How to Get Your Finances in Order

Why Some People Hesitate to Buy Bitcoin

Reasons Why Bitcoin Needs Regulation

Can Bitcoin Cause a Financial Crisis?

Can Bitcoin Survive a Recession?

Industries that Will Benefit from Using Bitcoin

Does Bitcoin Need New Rules

Is Bitcoin a Threat to the Dollar?

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15 Best Sites to Buy SoundCloud Plays and Followers (Instant and Safe)

21 Best Sites to Buy Facebook Likes (Real & Non-Drop)

Why is SEO Vital to Local Marketing?

5 Tips for Creating a Great Sales Team

15 Best Sites to Buy Instagram Likes (Real & Instant)

Top 3 Crypto-Trading Exchange

Top 3 reasons Bitcoin Is On thes Rise

How to Mine Cryptocurrency on Your Android Smartphone

A Brief Guide to Bitcoin Android Wallets

3 Reasons Why CoinSpot Should be on Your List of Top Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Beyond Buckwheat Hulls Pillow: A Guide To Improving Your Nighttime Sleep

Understanding the Evolving Bitcoin Market

HomeLight is building the future of real estate

The Benefits of Using a Crypto Trading Bot

A Brief Introduction to Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)

The Beginner’s Guide to Crypto Wallets

What Famous Billionaires Have to Say About Investing in Bitcoin

Long-Term Holders Grabbing Bitcoin from Short-Term Holders, Here’s What’s Happening

Common Cryptocurrency Scams to Look Out for

Top Performing Cryptocurrencies of 2021

Cryptocurrency Security for Beginners

4 Ways in Which Blockchain Technology Benefits Small Businesses

Types of Bitcoin Apps on Android

The 5 Best Android Wallets for Crypto

The Best Hookup Sites: Top Picks for Adult Dating Websites and Apps in 2021

Why Learn Spanish for an English Speaking Person

Biological Specialty Company’s Blood Donors Made COVID-19 Vaccines Possible

Will COVID Change Rental Laws In California?

Ontiva Review

Flirtini: A better Option for Romance

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

What Are the Main Characteristics of the Modern Consumer?

The Diversification of the Californian Economy

What happens when small businesses can’t enforce contracts?