The many enriching experiences of studying abroad
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For some, studying abroad is made meaningful through experiences outside the classroom.
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Research universities must play key role in climate policy solutions
Knowledge is power. In the case of climate change, we need knowledge to figure out how to power our world so that it remains prosperous for future generations.
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UC Berkeley must promote open access publishing of faculty research
A better system for disseminating scientific knowledge in the modern age would not include paywalls and subscription fees. Instead, we should aspire to a truly open science, one that is both more efficient and higher quality than the current system.
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UC Berkeley must demand funding for basic research
At the end of November, the spacecraft InSight landed on Mars and captured the hearts of people around the country. NASA will explore the deep interior of Mars with the goal of understanding the planet’s composition and evolution. The InSight landing is significant not only because it accesses new data
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A scathing open letter to every ‘Works Cited’ page we’ve had to write
You’re like that last pair of shoes that we realize we forgot to pack after wrestling our luggage shut for 15 minutes. Or that stupid discussion response we remember as we’re about to fall asleep at 2 a.m. Just when we think we’re home free, you pop up to remind us that our happiness really is too good to be true.
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The Clog’s guide to healthy snacking during your study breaks
If you’re looking for a short burst of energy to pull you through, then something with sugar is what you want. For a healthy source of sugar, look no further than fruit.
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UC Berkeley announces data science pipeline program for students
UC Berkeley announced the Data Collaboratives program Sept. 10, allowing students to use data science to solve real-world problems.
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Picks of the Week: From reef sharks to research slams, things to see around the Bay
Ever wondered what a hackathon would look like if it centered on theater rather than computer science? You’ll have your opportunity to find out Monday, thanks to the partnership between local playwriting incubator PlayGround and The 24 Hour Plays.
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The same brand of human: Relearning schizophrenia
Older literature has constantly emphasized this difference between people with schizophrenia and “normal” people, but we’re turning away from those assumptions and trying to convince the world that people with schizophrenia are just as human as the rest of us.
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Student stress at record high because of having nothing to stress about
“It’s actually very concerning how high stress levels are across the student body. There’s such a high supply; if only we could sell stress somehow.”
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