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If you’re overwhelmed by all the festivities taking place this Saturday (we’re talking strictly Cal Day festivities, of course), check out the Daily Clog’s official Twitter for live updates on where the best official and unofficial activities are being held throughout the day. Whether you’re looking for the best fraternities,
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Berkeley in the summertime — a mystical oasis of fun, friends and relaxation. At least, that’s what the Clog has heard. With everyone focusing on housing for the fall, aren’t we forgetting something — summer! Is staying in Berkeley really the most amazing way to spend a summer, or is
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If you’re 21 years of age and reside in or anywhere near Berkeley, you’ve definitely witnessed what most people refer to as “Kip’s o’ clock.” For those of you underagers, let us attempt to describe what goes on at Kip’s, one of Berkeley’s only nearby bars. You arrive at around
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Thanks to everyone who submitted their lovey-dovey and embarrassing past Valentine’s Day stories. Here’s our top 5 favorites that made us laugh, cry and a combination of both: 5. On Valentine’s Day, my boyfriend texted me, “Happy Chinese New Year.” At first I thought it was a silly joke and
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The Clog is introducing its First Annual Valentine’s Day Competition. The rules are pretty simple: Email [email protected] with your most embarrassing or lovey-dovey past Valentine’s Day stories. The top 5 stories will — anonymously, don’t worry — be published on the Clog on Valentine’s Day. The more embarrassing/mushy the better. Write
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The Clog has gotten a makeover! But don’t worry — we’re still your one-stop shop for all things UC Berkeley-related. We’ll give you our — often hilarious — two cents on all the goings-on around campus and the city of Berkeley. Whether you need a laugh, a cry or just
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After being sentenced to death in May for releasing controversial song lyrics in his home country of Iran, international rapper Shahin Najafi spoke Sunday afternoon at UC Berkeley as part of the Berkeley Lecture Series.
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Despite the controversy surrounding the use of police force at the Nov. 9 Occupy Cal protest, the chair of the Police Review Board said not to expect any discussion of the demonstration during the board’s public meeting Thursday. The aim of the annual meeting — set to take place in
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Researchers found that only 10 percent of California’s public elementary schools receive high-quality science-based education, according to a study released Tuesday. The study found that the state’s public elementary schools neglect the sciences in their attempts to improve scores on statewide testing, which focuses on mathematics and English. Conducted by
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Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Saturday requiring UC, CSU and community college student government bodies to pay for stipends, reimbursements or benefits for the service of students, regardless of their immigration status. The bill — authored by Assemblymember Ricardo Lara, D-Bell Gardens — will ultimately allow undocumented students within
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