An open letter to Berkeley’s inconsistent weather
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You can be really great, Berkeley weather, but it’d be nice if you were more consistent. Just don’t overdo it with scorching sunshine or buckets of rain.
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Cruising around Santa Catalina Island: What to see and how to see it
If you’re craving a tropical getaway but want to avoid the exhaustive planning that comes with Hawaii, consider spending a day or two on Catalina Island. It is just a one-hour ferry ride from Long Beach, California, and offers similarly gorgeous island views. Hooked? Here’s what you’ll need to know.
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It’s getting hot in here: How to stay cool in the Berkeley heat
Even though summer vacation has officially ended, the heat wave hasn’t left just yet. Bearing the sweltering heat doesn’t have to be a challenge, so if you find yourself struggling to stay cool during these warm weeks, here are a few tips that are guaranteed to help you keep your cool in Berkeley.
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A train ride to Albuquerque
Forecast afternoon thunderstorms, 95-degree weather and an empty calendar; it was another day in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and it was the perfect day for an adventure — preferably one indoors.
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End summer with a bang! Do these activities before the semester starts
With just about two weeks left until classes begin, everyone is striving to make the most of the little time left. If you’re desperately trying to figure out what to do next, here are some fun activities!
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The Clog’s tips on how to deal with being sick over the summer
Getting sick sucks no matter when it happens. Here are some ways to deal with those specific challenges that come from being sick over the summer.
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Meet the opinion columnists for summer 2019
Learn all about our opinion columnists!
The Clog’s ode to the summer band nights we love
Summer band nights allow folks to disengage from society for a brief moment and become subdued by the brilliant melodies surrounding them.
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Butterflies of Berkeley
Entomologist Pete Oboyski lists the rare, unique and indigenous butterflies you may find on campus this summer, and gives an inside look into the Essig Museum of Entomology that is typically closed to the public.
Let’s just pretend
Launching into Limbo
Granted I am 19 now and spending my days making fake phone calls to people who don’t exist would certainly raise some valid concerns. But those unburdened years — spent pursuing entirely made-up occupations from the comfort of my living room — seemed valuable to me.
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