Bagels, bazaars and concerts: A Passover of grievance
I spent my Saturday avoiding Jewish responsibilities. It was Passover, but I had no plans for a Seder.
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What the city you want to live in says about you
Every city has its own distinct feel and personality, just like us. Our career goals, weather preferences, as well as choices regarding transportation and food all play into the decision to move to a certain city. Here is a detailed explanation of what the city you want to live in says about you.
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What to do in New York City, from a local’s perspective
Hopefully, any Californians willing to abandon their superior coast for a week or two will take my suggestions for things to do, straight from a New Yorker.
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Layering and abstraction: The year in fashion
In 2021, more futuristic looks such as asymmetrical shapes, sheer materials and neutral color palettes came into view. Fashion forecaster Agustina Panzoni coined the term “subversive basics” to describe this new style, which points to a larger trend toward rebellious absurdism and abstraction in clothing.
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2 UC Berkeley graduate students named 2021 Switzer fellows
Two UC Berkeley graduate students, Alicia Arrington and Aaron Maruzzo, were named as 2021 Switzer fellows as part of the Switzer Environmental Fellowship.
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Berkeley Forum hosts conversation on sustainable cities
Speakers discussed the reimagination of sustainable cities, Singaporean urban planning and New York City’s green spaces at a Berkeley Forum event Wednesday.
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Photo Essay: NYC’s Inferno — Sin in the 21st Century
They say there are two sides to every story; I say there are two sides to every city. The New York I encountered this past January was a far cry from the New York I knew in May 2016, but there’s some beauty in that.
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Finding my place
My first year at UC Berkeley, although virtual and 2,905 miles away from home, has been an experience that might not be unique — but it’s certainly been enlightening.
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Reimagining national food sector begins with end to subminimum wages
If workers and employers, typically on opposite sides of the aisle, can unite, so too can legislators around needed relief for restaurants and workers.
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Support for AC Transit is crucial for Berkeley’s connectivity
CITY AFFAIRS: Despite altruistic efforts, AC Transit has struggled budgetarily to connect communities, requires systemic assistance
AC Transit is trying to put people first, at its own expense. But this support should run both ways: The community must also actively support AC Transit.
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