competition

There may have been a time when I felt suffocated, even threatened, by the talented individuals around me, but that was so long ago I can’t remember. Here’s my story of how I let go of competitiveness and with it, ‘finesse’ my way through life.

Dead week can be overwhelmingly dull and stressful — there comes a time in the week when you want to just sit and do nothing. But instead of sitting at your desk, blankly staring at your laptop, I propose watching the CBS holy trinity of game shows to relax your brain.

Maybe the lion is saying, “More.” Maybe he’s an embodiment of our shared culture at Berkeley, an insatiable beast with a ravenous appetite for more achievement.

Amid mental health disorders, there is light at the end of the tunnel. It takes time, frustration, and work to notice the good that comes out of it. Mental health comes with many challenges, but with them also comes character building, deeper friendships and a sense of purpose.

It’s so easy to go on Oprah’s Book Club list or The New York Times Best Sellers to pick out your next read, but receiving people’s favorite books opened me up to so many reads I would have otherwise never come across. Next time you see a book exchange on someone’s Instagram story or on a Facebook page, make sure you opt in!

Here’s a power ranking of some of the world's most popular cooking competitions. If you’re looking for a new show to watch, be sure to check these out — there’s something for every taste.

We at the Clog have compiled a list of our top five favorite games from the Quarantine Olympics, which we recommend you try at home with your family and friends!