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Sunday, March 6, 2022

How to know if you should drop a class

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So, how do I decide if the class is worth it or something you should drop? Read this guide and find out if you should really be taking that class.
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College Life

Monday, December 6, 2021
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Dear in-person classes

This is not a letter to reminisce on our time together or wish for all the things that I wanted to be different. It is a letter of goodbye.
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College Life

Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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What to do in the awkward hour between classes

60 minutes is too long to grab a snack, but not enough to walk back to my dorm, go to the library or try to get some meaningful work done.
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College Life

Monday, November 1, 2021
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The Clog’s power ranking of different reactions to rain

As you clutch an umbrella in your hand and walk through Sather Gate, it’s entertaining to observe how every person has a unique response to rain.
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College Life

Thursday, October 14, 2021
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Into the thick of it: Tips for a smoother spring enrollment

Spring enrollment is right around the corner, and it has even begun for some students. Deciding which classes to take for the five months of your life can leave you with a ton of questions: “Which professor should I take this class with?,” “How many units should I take?,” “Can
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Fall Orientation 2021

Thursday, August 26, 2021
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Making friends has never been easier

You should trust me because my tips will serve you well in making friendships that’ll last at least until you get a new phone or move to another part of campus.
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College Life

Thursday, May 20, 2021
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Clog Report: Student unsure if summer break will fix sleep schedule

Admitting it was “honestly a toss-up,” student Doe Zoff reported uncertainty this week about whether summer would make her sleep schedule better or worse. 
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Editorials

Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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UC Berkeley should expand options for remote instruction this fall

CAMPUS AFFAIRS: Campus plans for in-person instruction don’t adequately accommodate students who will struggle to return to Berkeley

It’s clear fall will still be very much a time of transition, and campus must make stronger efforts to foster an academic environment to reflect that.
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Travel

Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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Reflecting on studying abroad: Tips I wish I told myself beforehand

Studying abroad is so much more than “fun.” It’s challenging. It’s eye-opening. It’s scary, at times, to be in a new place with no family around you. Most importantly, it’s a learning experience.
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Cal Day 2020

Saturday, April 18, 2020

Things I wish I knew before coming to UC Berkeley

There is much to be excited for as an incoming freshman or transfer student at UC Berkeley.
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