Squirrel

He realized, then, that it was, unmistakably, the squirrel talking to him. The squirrel was talking to him.  

Later on, the image of the squirrel continued to haunt me. Had I really witnessed a return from the dead? Maybe it was a zombie squirrel now, and Chancellor Carol Tecla Christ would have to quarantine the entire campus to prevent an outbreak. That would really mess up my body clock. I just had to know. A few seconds of research later, I had my answer. I had witnessed splooting.

Oh, the animals that call UC Berkeley home are great! They are a lively part of campus, and now that school is online, I dearly miss them.

Whether you love it for its probiotic kick or hate it for its taste, there is a little bit of that fermented tea goodness for everyone to share.

Not only would these friends double up as stuffed animals and comfortable pillows, but they would also add a bit of school spirit to your current room decor. So here are the Clog's suggestions to you, Pillow Pets, for some UC Berkeley-themed Pillow Pets that should exist, but don't (yet).

Lead project manager Aleksander Grape noted that the natural self-defense mechanisms of the squirrel deliverers could help alleviate the issue of vandals, though that hasn’t helped in cases in which the squirrels themselves were the vandals and ate the food they were supposed to deliver.

Sure, there are the typical “I slept through my alarm” or “I lost track of time while getting ready” excuses — these things happen to everyone. But what about all the wild things that happen only to Berkeley kids? Here are some reasons why even Berkeley time might not save the students at UC Berkeley.

Yes, each group of squirrels has its own distinct personality that’s relevant to UC Berkeley. Take this quiz to find out which kind of squirrel you are!

Two weeks ago, U.S. News & World Report dealt a devastating blow to the Berkeley faithful, ranking UC Berkeley as No. 2 on its ranking of top public schools, below UCLA. The Clog is here to remind you of all the ways in which, despite what the rankings may say, we are still No. 1.

As students start to accept the KiwiBot species as a daily part of campus culture, it makes sense that certain trends and interactions have emerged. Here's our take on what KiwiBots think when they encounter students and other Berkeley residents.