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Local Businesses 11/25/20

Brandy Melville closes doors on Telegraph Avenue after more than 2 years

After more than two years selling clothing on Telegraph Avenue, Brandy Melville recently closed the doors of its Berkeley location.
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City 11/25/20

‘Community treasure’: Rialto Cinemas campaigns to involve moviegoers

Ky Boyd, owner of Rialto Cinemas in Elmwood and El Cerrito, was finally able to relight his neon signs and ticket booths Saturday and Sunday to host Popcorn Pick-Up, even if updated health guidelines prevented his plan to reopen the theaters for Thanksgiving.
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NEWS

Court rules in favor of UC Board of Regents on COVID-19 refunds

SPORTS

Cal battered by UCLA on both sides of ball, falls 34-10 in opener

NEWS

UC President Michael Drake addresses student tuition, failure of Prop. 16

Research & Ideas 11/25/20

UC Berkeley researcher Cara Brook awarded L’Oréal For Women in Science fellowship

Campus 11/24/20

Sports

Men's Basketball 11/25/20

Cal opens season with surprise matchup against Oregon State

Men's Basketball 11/25/20

Out of hibernation: Cal men’s basketball early schedule shootaround

With dates announced for eight Cal basketball games to open the season, our 2020 men’s basketball beat writers take a look at what to expect.
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Women's Basketball 11/25/20

Let’s spar: the Bears ready for 2020-21 debut against the San Jose State Spartans

While COVID-19 has certainly complicated this season, the Bears will look to start it off with a win against the Spartans.
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A&E

Album Reviews 11/25/20

Goo Goo Dolls bring warmhearted holiday cheer with ‘It’s Christmas All Over’

Album Reviews 11/25/20

Kali Uchis’ ‘Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞’ teases new sounds but fails to successfully dive in

In her latest release, Kali Uchis uses her dreamy melodies and heartful voice to create music using both Spanish and English lyrics.
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Album Reviews 11/25/20

Mary J. Blige’s ‘My Life’ deluxe edition is throwback we needed

In her 2020 rerelease, My Life (Deluxe/Commentary Edition), Blige mingles the details of her creative process with the songs themselves.
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Opinion

Columns 11/25/20

Speaking against a man

Op-Eds 11/24/20

CA must extend eviction protections for most vulnerable residents

As policymakers negotiate, they must consider and protect low-income residents and residents of color from the crippling impacts of COVID-19 and eviction.
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Op-Eds 11/24/20

A message from mak-’amham/Cafe Ohlone

Berkeley and the inner East Bay have always been Ohlone land. The food and message we share at Cafe Ohlone is rooted in justice for our Ohlone people.
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From The Blogs

The Daily Clog 11/25/20

The odd traditions of Thanksgiving

That November holiday is coming up, and there are some odd traditions attached to it. Check out this complied list of oddballl Thanksgiving traditions.
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The Daily Clog 11/24/20

Squash the beef, pass the turkey: Unique ways to stop Thanksgiving fights

Dealing with tension is tough, so we at the Clog are giving you some unconventional tips to squash the tension — or should we say beef — during your (COVID-safe) Thanksgiving dinners!
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Culture Shot 11/24/20

Tunesday: Scenes from a Thanksgiving

These are songs for an unprecedented holiday season, whether you’re enjoying your family dinner alone or with your household, or joining in on the celebration over a video call.
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The Daily Clog 11/24/20

The Clog’s guide to unconventionally curbing your procrastination

I chose to take a gap semester this semester, so I set some reasonable goals for myself to finish by the end of the fall: finish two projects, do several Leetcode exercises a day and work on my research projects. Nothing too fascinating, really. Unfortunately, most of my days went
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NEWS

Court rules in favor of UC Board of Regents on COVID-19 refunds

SPORTS

Cal battered by UCLA on both sides of ball, falls 34-10 in opener

NEWS

UC President Michael Drake addresses student tuition, failure of Prop. 16

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