Richmond harmed by oil conglomerates, pollution
But the dangerous criminal that makes Richmond and Contra Costa County so deadly happens to be one of the largest oil companies in the world, Chevron.
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‘A History of World War II: The D-Day Invasion to the Fall of Berlin’ takes an extraordinary field trip through marshes of war
Fisher does not forget to mention that this obsession with war culture is quite dangerous as it might be easily misunderstood for the glorification of Nazis. Yet, by humorously revisiting how “hot” the Nazi uniforms were and acknowledging their acute military tactics, Fisher effectively assuages this anxiety.
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Aurora Theatre’s ‘Everything Is Illuminated’ shines with powerful script
From its title, “Everything Is Illuminated” may seem like a lighthearted, inspirational story. And while it is at times, it’s much more than that, and it’s deeper, darker and all the more beautiful for it. Aurora Theatre Company’s “Everything is Illuminated” is a gorgeous and powerful play driven by a strong script.
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‘Empowering and emotional’: Holocaust survivor speaks about anti-Semitism, need for tolerance
Holocaust survivor George Elbaum discussed his experiences with anti-Semitism and the need to speak out against all forms of hate with a group of about 40 people Thursday.
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Finding spots of calm on campus: Students discuss places to decompress when stressed
In the midst of midterms, club meetings, problem sets and more, UC Berkeley students sometimes struggle to find a moment to relax. Even just identifying a quiet place among bustling crowds can prove to be a challenge.
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Oakland airport name should be changed to honor female pilot, Maggie Gee
It is critical that we address the lack of female visibility at a community level. If we honor real women in the public sphere, we will change the reality for girls and women in the real world. The United States lacks a major airport named after a woman. Could a UC Berkeley alumna be the first?
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Compost bins are half full
Laid Bear
I used to get home after a tough day at high school and watch shows on the Travel Channel to unwind. Other than the usual Anthony Bourdain shows, I’d find myself watching shows on American food more often than I wanted to. Typically, the hosts of these shows satiated their
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Author Renee Linnell talks self-love, bringing memoir to life
With her freshly published memoir named “The Burn Zone,” it would be easy to interpret Renee Linnell at the surface level: author and cult survivor, a woman still burning the bridges connecting her the University of Mysticism.
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‘1984’ lacks development needed for a gripping political drama
The play, which first premiered in the U.K. in 2013 before spreading to Broadway in 2017 and then BareStage this past weekend, progressed in much the same way, attempting to adapt the book as closely as possible for the stage.
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‘The Obligation’ presents detailed look into stories of the Holocaust
The structure of “The Obligation” is such that these characters from the Holocaust era are speaking to a present-day audience. At one point, a character tells the audience to Google a reference he makes if they don’t know it.
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