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Friday, April 9, 2021

Clog Report: Inspired by Stardew Valley, student drops to become farmer

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Kolby Farmer, a senior at UC Berkeley, disenchanted by the rigors of school and city living, chose his namesake over his college graduation.
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College Life

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

The painfully awkward Zoom moments we all still hate

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Lucy Yang/Staff

From unintentionally turning on your camera to dealing with shoddy Wi-Fi, here’s a list of uncomfortable Zoom moments we all share in our continued agony. 
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College Life

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

My experience with Lady Gaga Oreos

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With neon green creme in between two neon pink cookies, these Oreos literally epitomize the electric vibrancy that is Lady Gaga’s brand.
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Earth to Berkeley

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Beware of ecofascism: COVID-19 will not cure our environmental issues

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The whole reason to fight for a better planet is to help create a world in which every plant, animal and human can thrive and be healthy.
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College Life

Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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Dating and confused? Here’s a few signs of a healthy relationship

You might have heard of red flags in relationships and all the “signs of a toxic relationship,” but here are some green flags of a healthy relationship.
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College Life

Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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Breakups are hard, moving on is harder: How to cope with heartbreak

It’s no secret: Breakups are hard. Here are some post-breakup coping mechanisms. Hopefully, they will help you like they’ve helped me.
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College Life

Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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The unwritten rules of jaywalking on campus

When we all get back to campus next fall, it’s up to you to decide: Do you want to be just another sheep in the herd or a leader in a world of followers? 
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College Life

Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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Doing nothing: A counterintuitive remedy for the soul?

Maybe, when you feel like you can squeeze in one more assignment and collapse onto your bed, remember that you can choose to do nothing.
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College Life

Monday, April 5, 2021
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Are productivity apps worth it?

I reflected on the different types of productivity apps that I’ve used and how effective (or ineffective) they were for my productivity.
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Monday, April 5, 2021
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The power of illusion: What I’ve learned from the inverted filter

Of all things, this infamous TikTok filter is what made me realize that maybe the Buddhists were right — things may not always be what they seem.
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