What I learned from not having a phone
Emily Bi/File
Recently I found myself without a phone. The past several days I’ve been getting around experiencing the unexpected highs and lows of no longer being wireless.
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Apps every UC Berkeley student needs to survive
Here is a list of apps that could help UC Berkeley students like us, to maximize the use of our technology in a way that would better our school ethic and survive.
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Planned obsolescence and its impact on the environment
The various environmental effects associated with planned obsolescence and its consequent uptick in electronic-waste should greatly concern society as it puts the health of millions at risk.
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A week in black and white
I was pleased with how the gray scale mode helped me detach from my phone. I’ll definitely be using this feature again to prevent any app addictions.
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Why Facebook Messenger is superior to iMessage
In the hopes of convincing the greater Berkeley community that Facebook Messenger is indeed superior, I have compiled a list of very valid reasons.
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The Clog’s guide to curing sleepiness from early classes
Bleary-eyed, I slapped my iPhone until the “Slow Rise” alarm sound stopped ringing. Another day of summer classes unfolded with an earlier start than I preferred.
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The Goo Goo Dolls bring back the ‘90s in ‘Dizzy Up the Girl’ tour
Many great Goo Goo Dolls hits were played, including “Better Days,” “Sympathy” and “Come To Me.” The lead singer made an active effort to personalize this part of the concert, even talking about his wife, who inspired a lot of his songs.
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Here now, where tomorrow?
Between America and Me
The most valuable thing in my room is not my laptop or a photo of my mom — it’s a bland, unsuspecting folder hidden somewhere in my wardrobe. It contains immigration documents, my student visa, my passport and other boring pieces of paper that make my very existence is this
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DeCals to prepare you for professional world, add skills to your resume
DeCals are one of the hallmarks of UC Berkeley’s curriculum: these student-run courses provide a platform for students to explore their interests and develop new ones.
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The Clog’s guide to making friends with your floormates
Many people think that your roommates should be your best friends, but they aren’t the only ones you’ll be spending all year with! Floormates are just as good as roommates — if anything, even better. They’re people you can see when you want, and when you don’t want to, you
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