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Friday, September 4, 2020

Chancellor Carol Christ, Mayor Jesse Arreguín welcome students on campus, online

Illustration of Chancellor Carol Christ and Mayor Jesse Arreguín's headshots.
Emily Bi/File

Wherever you may be living during this challenging moment, we hope you are excited for a new year of learning at the best public university in the world. 
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College Life

Wednesday, September 2, 2020
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Feeling stressed already? Here’s a reminder that everything will be all right

You’ve gotten through stressful situations before and you’ll get through this, too. Here’s a friendly reminder that everything is going to be all right!
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College Life

Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Sproul Plaza

Everything you won’t miss about in-person classes at UC Berkeley

Though there are things we miss about the UC Berkeley campus, online classes have their benefits. Here are some things we can appreciate a break from. 
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College Life

Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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Making a quarantine semester: Best things to do in between online classes

Quarantine can seem like a monotonous drag of sitting within the same four walls and staring at screens, but it isn’t so hard to switch things up a bit.
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College Life

Monday, August 24, 2020
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Why you should listen to soundtracks while you study

Soundtracks can be great study buddies. Here are some benefits to listening to a movie or television soundtrack while you study.
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Fall Orientation 2020

Thursday, August 20, 2020
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Starting the year as an international student amid COVID-19

Fall 2020 will be an uneasy semester, especially if you’re an incoming international student. But remember that sometime in the future, you’ll experience the college life you always imagined.
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City

Sunday, August 2, 2020
Sproul Plaza

Berkeley residents raise concerns over students’ return

UC Berkeley will begin fall semester fully online, but a possible influx of students is still raising concerns for some local residents.
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Multimedia, Projects

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Mapping College Plans for Fall 2020

Campus

Wednesday, July 15, 2020
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UC Berkeley faculty members weigh in on plans for hybrid fall semester

Some UC Berkeley faculty members are willing to provide in-person instruction during the fall 2020 semester, while others, concerned about the danger of teaching amid a pandemic, are opting to teach online.
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College Life

Monday, June 29, 2020
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Clog Report: UC Berkeley student plans to stay home fall semester, turns Club Penguin into full-time job

Instead of the campus experience, rising campus sophomore Pen Gwinn is turning to Club Penguin to make connections to the workforce and prove to her parents that she can make it in the real world.
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