UC Berkeley professor emeritus Paul Rabinow dies at age 76
Paul Rabinow, UC Berkeley professor emeritus of anthropology and world-renowned anthropologist, died April 6 at the age of 76 in his Berkeley home.
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Around the world in 80 dates: UC Berkeley students talk dating abroad
In a typical year, more than 1,800 UC Berkeley students apply for a visa, get their passports stamped and move into some small apartment far from Berkeley. Navigating their new surroundings, students often turn to not only Google Maps but also dating apps to orient themselves.
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‘Emily in Paris’ is corporate America’s deluded fantasy
“Emily in Paris” is rife with hedonistic men and catty women, layering stereotypes on top of each other as erratically as Emily layers some of her outfits.
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If the heart of the world is blue: A personal essay
On my first encounter with Maggie Nelson’s writing, I devoured “Bluets” in a quiet garden, cover to cover on a park bench.
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On becoming a dog person
Off the Beat
When we fostered a puppy for half of July, we joked that we were “microdosing on parenting,” pretending to know how it feels to raise a child.
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Paris in the morning: An unforgettable experience
I encourage you to foster a mindset of spontaneity the next time you travel, as my morning in Paris was an experience I will never forget.
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Talking back
Off the Beat
I didn’t see choosing to study French as an affront to my heritage or as leaving my culture behind. But my mother disagreed.
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A deep, totally serious analysis of ‘The Earth is healing, we are the virus’ meme
If you’ve been on social media the past few weeks, you’ve probably seen the “The Earth is healing, we are the virus” memes that are being thrown around. In honor of Earth Day, please enjoy this very serious analysis of some of our favorites!
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La vie en Lizzo
Kind of chaos
The year 2016 was supposed to be one of infinite promise. I turned 19 harboring the secret belief that it was an auspicious age.
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UC Berkeley professors share their favorite summer memories
How have UC Berkeley professors spent their favorite summers? Read on to find out what campus faculty have done during their most memorable summers.
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