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Friday, January 14, 2022

An ode to Stephen Sondheim’s unexpected magic

My connection to Sondheim began as so many others did: on the stage of a high school auditorium.
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College Life

Thursday, December 9, 2021
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Finding off-campus housing in Berkeley: A guide for freshmen

We’ve gone through the off-campus housing search multiple times and have seen many versions of the process. Here’s our guide to help you through it.
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Theater

Thursday, December 9, 2021
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Don’t miss its final season of love: ‘Rent 25th Annual Farewell Tour’ at Orpheum Theatre

Whether through their unwavering ambitions, bright personalities or small personal successes, the headstrong and determined characters never fail to remind audiences about finding the silver lining.
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Film & Television

Monday, December 6, 2021
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Hurry, don’t hesitate to watch explosive ‘Tick, Tick…Boom!’

The film is a stunning musical adaptation and biographical film that excellently balances rising tension with cathartic release, telling a riveting artist’s journey that everyone can appreciate.
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College Life

Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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House hunting season: A guide to writing the perfect apartment ad

It’s hard to find a way to stand out from the crowd and find your housing fix. Here are some pointers to help you write the perfect housing ad. 
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Op-Eds

Tuesday, October 27, 2020
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Vote ‘yes’ on Measure JJ to make public office accessible for all

Measure JJ is not about giving current or future council members a raise — it is about replacing a broken system of compensation with a fair one.
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City

Sunday, August 2, 2020
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Berkeley residents raise concerns over students’ return

UC Berkeley will begin fall semester fully online, but a possible influx of students is still raising concerns for some local residents.
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City

Monday, July 27, 2020
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Berkeley landlords struggle because of pandemic, UC Berkeley distance learning

Many apartments throughout Berkeley sit empty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused difficulties in the process of renting out new units and a severe loss of income to some landlords.
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Culture Shot

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Weekend Binge — Broadway meets Hollywood

With the long Thanksgiving weekend coming up, this is the perfect time to watch (or rewatch) some of the biggest Broadway hits that made it to the big screen.
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Theater

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

12 million minutes later, ‘Rent’ 20th anniversary tour remains problematic but still slaps

The 20th anniversary tour… doesn’t reinvent the wheel as much as it treats its source material like a well-loved, dog-eared book.
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