How to survive election season in politically diverse households
Armaan Mumtaz/Staff
Here are a few tips to keeping the election tension at bay while engaging in civic conversations with people of differing political viewpoints.
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How to make people laugh (and make some new friends too)
There’s no better way to make a friend than by making someone laugh. Here’s everything you need to know about being funny and making friends.
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How to handle kids if you don’t like them
The number one problem people who dislike kids face is that the kids like them. How do you deal with a kid that actually likes you?
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How to repurpose protest signs
A truly burning question! UC Berkeley students are very environmentally conscious (and also, of course, politically conscious), and it’s important to recognize the many trees that have sacrificed their lives so we could support what we believe in. The planet is slowly warming, people, and it needs your help. So,
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Crossroads for everyone
Each residence hall-dwelling student faces a question that every parent will eventually ask — how’s the dining hall food? This Thanksgiving, you could tell them, or you could show them. We’ve created a guide to recreating some of Crossroad’s signature dishes so your parents can truly engage in the Berkeley dining
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How to eat a 4-course meal in class
Now that Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away, we at the Clog know you’re thinking about that upcoming multi-course meal. We know you’re craving pumpkin pies, mashed potatoes and turkey in every class every single day, so we want to help you out. We have determined a way that
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How to Welcome Week
The fall 2015 semester is right around the corner and although no one’s excited for Chem 3B or Math 1A to start, everyone’s excited for Welcome Week. After a summer away from our friends, a week of reconnecting, open frat parties and no class is just what everyone needs. For the
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How to be a friendly Bear host
As many students who stay in Berkeley over the summer may experience, many of your classmates seem to not be experienced Golden Bears. Many non-UC Berkeley students come for classes, summer programs and internships at and around UC Berkeley every summer. Don’t be arrogant. Don’t be shy. We at the Clog advise
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How to interact with high school acquaintances
We’ve all been there. You’ve opted out of staying in Berkeley over the summer and decided to go home. You’re out and about. Let’s say you’re at the movie theaters and in line for popcorn. You’re deciding if you really do need that slurpee when out of the corner of
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Bay Area slang: a vocabulary lesson for non-native students
Coming from all parts of the country, we knew there would be a bit of a cultural gap when we Cloggers first moved to Berkeley. Now we can say without a doubt that one of the greatest barriers between ourselves and Bay Area locals was not politics, fashion trends or
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