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Monday, March 23, 2020

Picks of the Week: Celebrate your women warriors

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So, for this final week of March, here are my picks of things made by women for everyone to appreciate. 
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Monday, March 16, 2020

Picks of the Week: Enjoying a week indoors

The mélange of students coming and going produces a sense of departure, if not from the area, then from the normalcy and comfort of routine.
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Monday, February 24, 2020

Picks of the Week: Construct your creativity

Instead of going through the motions this week, pick up the pace through your creative pathway with these events.
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Monday, February 17, 2020

Picks of the Week: Celebrate Black History Month in Berkeley

While planning out the end of your month, explore the educational opportunities available to learn about Black history and celebrate the cultures that thrive year-round.
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Monday, February 10, 2020

Picks of the Week: Dedicated to different forms of love

For this week, I’ve crafted a schedule that celebrates the diversity of affection, taking inspiration from the ancient Greeks’ seven forms of love.
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Monday, February 3, 2020

Picks of the Week: Community building with environmentalism, Waka Flocka Flame

As we enter the first week of the second month of this year, perhaps we can utilize the new year’s theme of self-improvement to improve our external community. 
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Monday, January 27, 2020

Picks of the Week: New year, fresh perspective

So for the week ahead, I’ve hand-prepared a small list of big things that will hopefully make you find gratitude in our return. We’re back, Berkeley. 
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Monday, December 2, 2019

Picks of the Week: ‘Tis the season for live jazz and Santa costumes

Wednesday is movie night at the Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive, so head over and watch Joseph Losey’s film “Mr. Klein.”
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Sunday, November 24, 2019

Picks of the Week: Hieroglyphs, hot air balloons and hikes to fuel your Thanksgiving break

On Friday, tie up your tennis shoes and resist the shopping craze of Black Friday by taking a stroll instead.
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Monday, November 18, 2019

Picks of the Week: Take a pre-Thanksgiving break with holiday fairs and orchestra concerts

On Friday, get yourself in the holiday spirit with the tree lighting ceremony at Oakland’s Jack London Square.
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