BERKELEY'S NEWS • JANUARY 17, 2023
Defne Karabatur
Creative Director
Defne Karabatur is the creative director. Previously, she was the spring 2022 social media editor. She joined The Daily Californian as a social media designer in fall 2020. Defne was a deputy social media editor in fall 2021 and a layout designer in summer 2022.
Year In Retrospect 2022
DECEMBER 14, 2022
New friends, classic faces: Best movies I watched in 2022
We are still in a pandemic and it will continue to have its ups and downs, but certain things that we once took for granted — like movies and cinematic productions, have begun to reflame to their normal frequencies.
Year In Retrospect 2022
DECEMBER 14, 2022
New friends, classic faces: Best movies I watched in 2022
We are still in a pandemic and it will continue to have its ups and downs, but certain things that we once took for granted — like movies and cinematic productions, have begun to reflame to their normal frequencies.
Puzzles 2022
DECEMBER 08, 2022
5-letter wins: Playing the Wordle everyday
With Wordle, I have had the opportunity not only to advance my vocabulary but ponder daily about how a word relates to my own experiences and reality.
Puzzles 2022
DECEMBER 08, 2022
5-letter wins: Playing the Wordle everyday
With Wordle, I have had the opportunity not only to advance my vocabulary but ponder daily about how a word relates to my own experiences and reality.
Mental Health 2022
OCTOBER 04, 2022
Photo Essay: Rewinding the roll of tranquility, stillness
These carefree and instantaneous moments remind us that life is more than the troubles we’re currently enduring and the better times — just like the final shots we waited so long for — will come in due time.
Mental Health 2022
OCTOBER 04, 2022
Photo Essay: Rewinding the roll of tranquility, stillness
These carefree and instantaneous moments remind us that life is more than the troubles we’re currently enduring and the better times — just like the final shots we waited so long for — will come in due time.
Year in Review 2021
DECEMBER 09, 2021
Reflecting on the Biden administration’s address of climate change
Amid a global pandemic, Joe Biden was elected last year as the United States’s 46th president. Biden, accompanied by his Vice President Kamala Harris, made climate change one of his top priorities.
Year in Review 2021
DECEMBER 09, 2021
Reflecting on the Biden administration’s address of climate change
Amid a global pandemic, Joe Biden was elected last year as the United States’s 46th president. Biden, accompanied by his Vice President Kamala Harris, made climate change one of his top priorities.
Mental Health 2021
NOVEMBER 09, 2021
Finding joy in a red bucket hat
Neither of us was talking, but I could sense that our presence was enough to remind each other that it’s okay to have a bad morning.
Mental Health 2021
NOVEMBER 09, 2021
Finding joy in a red bucket hat
Neither of us was talking, but I could sense that our presence was enough to remind each other that it’s okay to have a bad morning.
New Year 2021
JANUARY 28, 2021
Seeking a new normal: After Donald Trump’s presidency, US needs to reform democracy
The Biden administration must make its commitment to democracy clear and exemplify the characteristics a healthy democracy relies on in its own actions.
New Year 2021
JANUARY 28, 2021
Seeking a new normal: After Donald Trump’s presidency, US needs to reform democracy
The Biden administration must make its commitment to democracy clear and exemplify the characteristics a healthy democracy relies on in its own actions.
New Year 2021
JANUARY 28, 2021
Are we even doing resolutions anymore? Making the most of New Year's resolutions
Instead of relying on external factors to help you accomplish resolutions, find a small change in action that you think will make your life better.
New Year 2021
JANUARY 28, 2021
Are we even doing resolutions anymore? Making the most of New Year's resolutions
Instead of relying on external factors to help you accomplish resolutions, find a small change in action that you think will make your life better.
Mental Health 2020
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
How many students on campus are struggling with mental health
The percentage of UC Berkeley undergraduates dealing with mental health issues reported in the campuswide study is higher than that of a comparative study.
Mental Health 2020
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
How many students on campus are struggling with mental health
The percentage of UC Berkeley undergraduates dealing with mental health issues reported in the campuswide study is higher than that of a comparative study.
Mental Health 2020
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Getting out of your house: Best places to safely visit in Berkeley
For those of you in Berkeley, check out our recommendations for places to safely visit (while wearing masks) to recharge, de-stress and explore!
Mental Health 2020
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Getting out of your house: Best places to safely visit in Berkeley
For those of you in Berkeley, check out our recommendations for places to safely visit (while wearing masks) to recharge, de-stress and explore!
