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‘Here because I am mad’: Community activists protest UC Board of Regents

The Coalition for a Truly Public UC gathered in downtown Oakland at 8 a.m. Wednesday to protest the UC Board of Regents, including their recent vote on campus’s plans to redevelop People’s Park and 1921 Walnut St.
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PG&E announces initiative to underground 10K miles of power lines

PG&E announced a safety initiative to protect communities from the threat of wildfire by moving 10,000 miles of power lines in areas with high fire risk underground.
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UC admissions reach record level for fall 2021 with increased diversity

NEWS

UC admissions reach record level for fall 2021 with increased diversity

‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ is shameless corporate airball

ARTS

‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ is shameless corporate airball

Stand up for whistleblowers: Reporters’ records are not up for grabs

OPINION

Stand up for whistleblowers: Reporters’ records are not up for grabs

Collin Morikawa earns 2nd major victory at 2021 British Open

SPORTS

Collin Morikawa earns 2nd major victory at 2021 British Open

UC Board of Regents approves multiyear tuition and financial aid plan

Community building event ‘National Night Out’ returns to Berkeley Aug. 3

UC Berkeley law student Marlenee Blas Pedral selected to be 2022-23 UC student regent

Crime & Courts 7/22/21

Berkeley police arrest Stockton man after missing teen found in home

Crime & Courts 7/22/21

Bay Area community members continue search for missing Berkeley runner

Sports

Pressroom Banter 7/19/21

Football does not want to come home

Men's Golf 7/18/21

Collin Morikawa earns 2nd major victory at 2021 British Open

Former Bear and current professional golfing phenom Collin Morikawa made history Sunday morning, holding off Jordan Spieth with a -4 in the final round to secure a win at the 149th British Open. The 24-year-old’s PGA Tour career is off to a blistering start, and he is quickly rewriting the
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Baseball 7/15/21

4 Bears, commit selected in 1st 10 rounds of 2021 MLB draft

Grant Holman, Sean Sullivan, Ian Villers and Darren Baker round the 2021 crop of Bears heading to the MLB.
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A&E

Film & Television 7/23/21

‘Joe Bell’ slashes nuance for flimsy story of redemption

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Album Reviews 7/23/21

Clairo’s sophomore album ‘Sling’ proves artist’s dominance

Sling undoubtedly cements Clairo’s lofty place within the ranks of today’s indie pop girls, proving her intricate lyricism is not to be underestimated or outshined by her catchier songs.
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Singles 7/23/21

Normani’s ‘Wild Side’ is sizzling, sultry, confident

“Wild Side” is the definition of a confident yet cool summer anthem that — while slow in its approach — is still catchy and confident in its lyrics and melodies.
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Opinion

The dangers of litost and diving in: When rushing to campus may cause more harm than good

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Cal in Color 7/23/21

The right to be seen

Often, after easing into conversation with an American, I’ve suddenly been asked where I’m “really” from. Sometimes, they begin guessing what kind of Asian I am, like it’s a game, or they immediately assume that I’m Chinese just because I’m Asian.
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Editorials 7/22/21

Stand up for whistleblowers: Reporters’ records are not up for grabs

The actions of the DOJ set a disturbing precedent for local newsrooms that likely won’t have resources for litigation. If local or national governments demanded email logs or phone records of a small-scale paper, it might have no choice but to oblige.
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From The Blogs

Strikeout 7/23/21

Furspeech: The ‘purrfect’ constructed language of furries

Regardless of your opinions on furspeech, its consistent fan base and ability to permeate through several cultures under one constructed language is pretty “purrrfect” in itself.
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The Daily Clog 7/23/21

A playlist for summer love

For all of those summer relationships, summer loves, summer flings: Here is a playlist devoted to you.
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The Daily Clog 7/23/21

10 signs you were a 2000s baby

Nobody has the exact same childhood experience, but there are a few common cultural touchstones that those born in the early 2000s can relate to.
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The Daily Clog 7/22/21

Carefully-curated playlists based on your personality type: Part 2

Wouldn’t it be cool if you could suddenly snap your fingers and have a whole playlist of song recommendations, specifically curated and customized to fit your exact personality? The second part of our playlist series based on your Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is finally here!
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The Benefits of Using a Crypto Trading Bot

A Brief Introduction to Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)

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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?

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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

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Most Bizarre Soccer Stories of All Time

The Rules on Gambling in California

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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

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