A gateway of uncertainty
In a way, I’m stuck, afraid of all the bittersweet decisions I could possibly make — decisions that can sour with regret as fast as the spread of a virus.
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The most joyous noise
When we return to campus, I intend to make the most of every class I take, regardless of how many times I have to read Adam Smith’s “The Wealth of Nations.”
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Photo Essay: 2020 in 20 Photos
The Grateful Dead nailed it with the album title, What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been — and by it, we mean the year 2020. The past 343 days have been bizarre, rough, inspiring, bittersweet and, perhaps more than anything, worth reflecting on. To help you ponder, here are 20
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Campanile bells ring ahead of schedule after daylight savings
When UC Berkeley students set their clocks back one hour for daylight savings Nov. 1, one famous Berkeley landmark lost track of time — the Campanile.
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Sister, sister
Cal in Color
Microaggressions — as my sister and I know — are frequent occurrences: At some point in the life of each student who’s a BIPOC, you endure this unfortunate fate.
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Catching up with UC Berkeley’s Peregrine Falcons
Cal Falcons is using web cams to monitor the falcons that have nested on the Campanile. These falcons have recently hatched young juveniles.
Poppy, Sequoia, Redwood: Campanile falcons named after state plants
The three peregrine falcon chicks living atop the Campanile have been given names, which were chosen via an online contest over the last week.
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‘It’s High Time We Went Vegan’: PETA requests to place banner on Campanile
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has asked Chancellor Carol Christ for permission to place a banner underneath the Campanile reading “It’s High Time We Went Vegan. PETA.” In an email, campus spokesperson Janet Gilmore said that campus has not yet responded.
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Getting my bearings: Learning the geography of UC Berkeley’s campus
Throughout my life, I’ve always been pretty good at directions. It’s always been a point of pride for me. But when I got to Berkeley, I went from “I could get home with my eyes closed” to “I have no idea where I am.”
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Crossword: Reasons why you should come to UC Berkeley
There are many great things to love about UC Berkeley! What makes it a school you should choose for your higher education? Finish our crossword to find out!
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