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Research & Ideas 4/8/20

UC Berkeley faculty discuss data science, computing in response to COVID-19

UC Berkeley faculty members from various disciplines participated in a virtual roundtable discussion Tuesday to discuss the current state of research on COVID-19, colloquially known as the coronavirus.
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Student Life 4/8/20

UC Berkeley football player founds Intercept Poverty COVID-19 Campaign

UC Berkeley football senior defensive back Elijah Hicks founded the Intercept Poverty COVID-19 Campaign to raise money for low-income families across the country facing food insecurity. Hicks partnered with the No Kid Hungry foundation to create his campaign.
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City of Berkeley extends shelter-in-place order to May 1

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City of Berkeley extends shelter-in-place order to May 1

Hebe Li is in your area!

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Hebe Li is in your area!

UC Berkeley spring 2020 all-campus commencement postponed

NEWS

UC Berkeley spring 2020 all-campus commencement postponed

Okay, Zoomer: Types of people you’ll find in your online classes

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Okay, Zoomer: Types of people you’ll find in your online classes

Edible Schoolyard Project donates to Berkeley Food Network in light of school closures

UC administration confirms academic employees qualify for job protections during COVID-19 pandemic

Student Life 4/7/20

UC Berkeley students raise concerns over summer, fall housing in light of COVID-19

$3.5M donated to Berkeley Relief Fund for small businesses

City of Berkeley opens new COVID-19 testing site for the most vulnerable to increase data

Sports

eSports, Special Report 4/7/20

2020 College League of Legends season canceled due to COVID-19

Special Report 4/7/20

Berkeley Rec Sports closures extended through May 3

Berkeley Rec Sports has extended its closures of facilities and programs through May 3 after originally doing so until April 7.
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Football 4/5/20

Tight end Collin Moore enters transfer portal as graduate transfer

Redshirt junior tight end Collin Moore has entered the transfer portal, according to RivalsPortal and Sports Illustrated’s CalSportsReport.
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A&E

Album Reviews 4/8/20

The Chats release carefree punk record ‘High Risk Behaviour’

Album Reviews 4/8/20

Denzel Curry, Kenny Beats release nostalgic yet futuristic EP ‘Unlocked’

Unlocked is hip-hop geek heaven, paying homage to the legendary artists of the 1990s and early 2000s while fueling every Nintendo 64-fueled fantasy.
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Frank Ocean’s single ‘Dear April’ is a dreamy ballad for isolation

“Dear April,” the first of two Frank Ocean singles released in 2020 so far, finds him quietly resurfacing in a time of contemplation and reflection.
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Opinion

Suddenly unfamiliar Sundays

Editorials 4/7/20

Vote ‘yes’ on Graduate Student Government Independence

The GA has been pushing for independence for years, citing various forms of neglect from the overarching student government.
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Editorials 4/7/20

Vote ‘yes’ on Class Pass Student Fee Renewal

The Class Pass referendum will ensure that all students are able to use AC Transit buses and the campus night shuttles for a $95 semesterly fee.
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From The Blogs

The Daily Clog 4/8/20

Has quarantine prevented you from seeing your significant other? Here are some tips for new long-distance couples

I’ve been in a long-distance relationship for the past seven months, and I want to share with you what I’ve learned so far that’s been really helpful in making it work.
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The Daily Clog 4/8/20

The Clog’s power ranking of Passover Seder plate items

With everything going on around us, Passover feels especially important this year. In honor of the holiday, here is the Clog’s power ranking of foods on the Seder plate!
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Eating Berkeley 4/8/20

The perfect blueberry muffin recipe for your quarantine needs

These muffins are moist, light, semisweet and perfectly balanced with tangy, fresh blueberries. The best part — they’re generously topped with a buttery, cinnamon-y and crunchy streusel crumble.
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The Daily Clog 4/8/20

Sorry, I’m just so busy right now: Things to say when you don’t want to video call someone

As much as we love interacting with other humans on our screens, sometimes you’re just really not in the mood. So, how do you turn down someone’s video call?
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Advertising Feature

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

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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

5 myths about personal injury

Roark in West Berkeley revives adventure lifestyle

cannabis rec

Unlock the Advantages That Come with Medical Marijuana Card

Right up your alley: Head to Albany Bowl right now