Alleged partnership between Pac-12, LA Times raises questions
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The Pac-12 has been thrust into scrutiny among allegations of a deal with the LA Times, as Cal fans scratch their heads over the school’s involvement.
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‘Extra, extra’: Bay Area newspapers are suffering and need residents’ help
BAY AREA AFFAIRS: As more and more hedge funds are purchasing newspapers to make a quick buck, it’s on the community to help save local journalism
When faceless hedge funds take over local newspapers and impose drastic staffing cuts, employed reporters aren’t the only ones who suffer — the community does too. Without more active financial support for local publications, residents will be forced to see the quality of their news coverage decrease significantly.
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Standing up for America without a leg to stand on
I have to keep in mind that when I say I am American, here, I am a proxy representative of Trump’s policies, but also an extension of the marchers for women’s rights and those protesting hate speech at Berkeley.
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Recall of enlistment bonuses issued to CA National Guard soldiers suspended
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Defense announced that it will suspend the recall of enlistment bonuses erroneously issued to California National Guard soldiers after the policy prompted criticism from veterans statewide, including those attending UC Berkeley.
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UC Berkeley development institute releases study on Prop. 51
UC Berkeley’s Institute of Urban and Regional Development released a recent study weighing the pros and cons of Proposition 51 — a state ballot measure that supports the state funding construction and renovation in California elementary schools, high schools and community colleges.
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Berkeley alumnus Jess Bravin discusses journalism, time as student regent
Jess Bravin is UC Berkeley School of Law alumnus, a former student regent and an award-winning writer and journalist. He authored “The Terror Courts: Rough Justice at Guantanamo Bay,” which explores the American military commissions that were resurrected to prosecute suspects of terrorism.
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Revisions to campus’s handling of sex misconduct welcomed by staff, students
Recent revisions to UC Berkeley’s response to sexual harassment and sexual assault were welcomed by campus officials and student leaders, many of whom felt the changes were long due.
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Missing UC Berkeley soccer player Eloi Vasquez found dead Monday morning
Eloi Vasquez, the UC Berkeley freshman and men’s soccer midfielder who went missing early Saturday morning in Los Angeles, was confirmed dead Monday by his family and LA authorities.
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UC President Janet Napolitano calls protests ‘crap’ when demonstrators disrupt regents meeting
UC President Janet Napolitano was recorded Wednesday saying she didn’t “have to listen to this crap” in response to demonstrators at the UC Board of Regents meeting.
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