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UC Berkeley ranked 2nd best public university in nation by U.S. News & World Report

UC Berkeley ranked highly in the U.S. News & World Report rankings published Monday, with the UC system as a whole excelling in both the categories of “Top Public Schools” and “Top Performers on Social Mobility.”
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ASUC Senate passes bills in support of increasing student resources

The ASUC Senate met Wednesday to discuss the future of the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union and Eshleman Hall and vote on several bills regarding resources for students.
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Chancellor Carol Christ, Mayor Jesse Arreguín welcome students on campus, online

OPINION

Chancellor Carol Christ, Mayor Jesse Arreguín welcome students on campus, online

UC Berkeley student participation in city affairs will improve quality of life for all

OPINION

UC Berkeley student participation in city affairs will improve quality of life for all

COVID-19 cases and numbers in Berkeley update

NEWS

COVID-19 cases and numbers in Berkeley update

Study finds higher rates of student food insecurity during COVID-19

NEWS

Study finds higher rates of student food insecurity during COVID-19

Obituary 9/18/20

World traveler, Berkeley political activist David Mundstock dies at 72

CA Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to protect college savings

UC regents ban quotas, allow investment in UC Berkeley research patents

‘Fito was special’: 10 years after murder, reward available for information

UC Berkeley psychology professor receives recognition for mental health contributions

Sports

Don’t be a benchwarmer: Cal lacrosse players lead voter registration initiative

Photo of Lacrosse #10 Lizabanks Campagna

Men's Golf 9/17/20

Bears seek return to prowess in offseason

Though the premature end to last spring’s season of improvement was a blow to Cal men’s golf, the team is working in the offseason to return to form.
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CA guidelines do not prevent Pac-12 season, Gov. Gavin Newsom says

After USC football players requested an easing of government restrictions in order to play, California Gov. Gavin Newsom insisted that there are no state restrictions on college football’s return.
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A&E

Film & Television 9/18/20

‘Feels Good Man’ cleverly captures Pepe the Frog’s metamorphosis from meme to monster

Photo of the cover of the film "Feels Good Man"

Film & Television 9/18/20

Right here, right now: Fraser Wilson is more lost than found in ‘We Are Who We Are’ first episode

“Right here, right now #1” is a slow burn of an episode with few plot advancements, but it provides some subtle insights into the characters and relationships we’ll be following for the rest of the season.
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Film & Television 9/17/20

‘All In: The Fight for Democracy’ inspires as urgent call to action despite hazy storytelling

Though often unfocused, the documentary’s informative and inspiring elements render it greater than the sum of its parts.
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Opinion

Columns 9/17/20

Escaping to nowhere

Vote yes on local ballot measures to support equitable climate action

It’s rare to vote on a measure that can further Berkeley’s fight against climate change in such a modest yet impactful way.
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Editorials 9/15/20

Reorganize, publicize resources to overcome food insecurity in Berkeley

Today, local agencies are floundering in feeding hundreds of thousands of hungry mouths because of a decentralized and overwhelmed food infrastructure.
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From The Blogs

The Daily Clog 9/18/20

Clog Report: Bay Area authorities, UC Berkeley administration call on Oski to fight wildfires

Amid what seems to be nonstop apocalyptic doom descending upon the residents of the populous Bay Area, local authorities and UC Berkeley administrators have agreed to call on Oski, the legendary Firebear.
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The Daily Clog 9/18/20

The fault is not in our scars: Making peace with the scars on my body

To all my fellow uncoordinated folks on campus, I feel you. Growing up, I wasn’t the most careful or graceful collection of limbs.
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Eating Berkeley 9/18/20

Not feeling fall? This watermelon feta salad recipe will brighten your spirits

If you’re like me and often find yourself reminiscing sunny summer days and sweet juicy fruit, you’re going to love this watermelon feta salad recipe.
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The Daily Clog 9/17/20

Daydreaming: Creating entire worlds inside your head

Daydreaming has carried me into an entirely new realm of thinking and living. Launching my unbridled imagination has afforded me the liberty for my mind and soul to travel to places I’ve never been to.
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