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UC Berkeley students establish Free Palestine Encampment outside Sproul Hall

Campus

UC Berkeley students establish Free Palestine Encampment outside Sproul Hall

The UC Berkeley Divestment Coalition established a Free Palestine Encampment on the Mario Savio Steps in front of Sproul Hall, joining thousands of students from universities nationwide.

City Council candidate James Chang accused of sexual assault by former campaign volunteer

City Government

City Council candidate James Chang accused of sexual assault by former campaign volunteer

ElevateCal candidates Shri Gopal, Robert Carrillo to lead ASUC next year

Asuc Elections 2024

ElevateCal candidates Shri Gopal, Robert Carrillo to lead ASUC next year

Transfer, MEMSSA representation make ASUC Senate comeback

Asuc Elections 2024

Transfer, MEMSSA representation make ASUC Senate comeback

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Student Life

Hundreds rally for Palestine on Sproul ahead of encampment

9 hrs ago

Following a climate strike on the steps of Sproul Hall, roughly 250 students and community members joined a rally organized by the UC Berkeley Divestment Coalition to protest the ongoing violence in Palestine, ending with an announcement declaring Day 1 of a “Free Palestine Encampment.”

ASUC

$200K LinkedIn pilot will soon provide students with premium licenses, career courses

20 hrs ago

The LinkedIn Learning and LinkedIn Premium Career Pilot Program will launch in the coming weeks, giving all undergraduate and graduate students access to free LinkedIn Learning accounts and 2000 students access to six-month LinkedIn Premium licenses.

Law and Justice

Class settlement to improve accessibility for disabled BART riders

21 hrs ago

A class settlement was approved by a federal judge last Thursday to provide significant accessibility improvements to BART for riders with mobility disabilities.

Evolution of Taiwan’s Fishing Industry: A Journey with TaiwanPlus’ “The Happy Fisherman” by Leo Seewald

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Basketball

Bears lose Kemery Martín to transfer portal

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Football

Spring Showcase: 3 takeaways from Saturday’s Cal football exhibition

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Sports

Basketball

Bears lose Kemery Martín to transfer portal

15 hrs ago

Kemery Martín is the first Cal women’s basketball player to enter the transfer portal this offseason. She has two years of eligibility remaining for her third school in her collegiate career, after first starting in Utah.

Football

Spring Showcase: 3 takeaways from Saturday’s Cal football exhibition

19 hrs ago

Although the Spring Showcase is just a slight preview of Cal’s configuration, it serves as a coup d’œil of gridiron expectations.

Bears storm back to finish third in Western Intercollegiate

Golf

Bears storm back to finish third in Western Intercollegiate

19 hrs ago

In a close finish to the first place Cardinals, Cal has redeemed itself this week with an impressive five-place climb to third place. With the Pac-12 Championship next, the Bears will hope to imitate such success in the coming weeks.

Spring showcase leaves fans excited for 2024 season

Football

Spring showcase leaves fans excited for 2024 season

19 hrs ago

As Cal football prepares to transition into a new chapter from the Pac-12 to the ACC, fans were able to see a first look at the restructured team heading into next season at the 2024 Spring Showcase.

Arts

BroadwaySF’s ‘Hairspray’ brings technicolor explosion to Orpheum Theatre

Theater

BroadwaySF’s ‘Hairspray’ brings technicolor explosion to Orpheum Theatre

Apr 19, 2024

Before the curtains closed, however, Eiseman gazed out into the audience and broke out in one final line: “Let’s dance!” The packed theater suddenly erupted into their very own dance break, a fitting way to close the contagiously positive energy of the musical.

SF Symphony’s luminous performance of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’ forges enduring fellowship of music, movie magic

Concerts

SF Symphony’s luminous performance of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’ forges enduring fellowship of music, movie magic

Apr 19, 2024

Forget “second breakfast” — the orchestra’s live performance of “The Fellowship of the Rings” served up a sonic feast of its own.

Adam Strauss talks titles, vulnerability on stage, ‘Something Is Wrong With Adam Strauss’

Theater

Adam Strauss talks titles, vulnerability on stage, ‘Something Is Wrong With Adam Strauss’

Apr 19, 2024

“I was telling him the show is basically about this feeling I’ve always had that something is wrong,” Strauss recalled. “And he suggested the title, ‘Something Is Wrong With Adam Strauss,’ and as soon as he said it, I was like, ‘Oh yeah, of course.’”

Visual Art

Profile Pop-Ups answers a demand, establishes space for young creatives

Apr 17, 2024

Among more than 20 artists on display at Saturday’s show, conversations with a few of the featured creatives illuminate the necessity of an organization like Profile Pop-Ups.

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Apr 18, 2024

Although I do believe that Bangladeshi rice is far better than its American counterpart, the quality of the product is not what causes this difference in opinion. Instead, it’s a result of how people approach food in both parts of the world.

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Apr 16, 2024

But I also think that part of why I have remained “uncuffed” for so long is because I’m really afraid of getting into a committed relationship and of liking someone that much. I don’t like having my emotional state heavily influenced by how I feel about someone else.

Please urge Congress to pass the Registry Bill now!

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Please urge Congress to pass the Registry Bill now!

Apr 16, 2024

If Congress would approve a rolling cutoff date that automatically adjusts each year, individuals could be eligible to file a registry application after being present in the United States for a set period. If the Registry Bill is passed, around 8.5 million immigrants could be eligible to apply for permanent residency.

Stories From Abroad

As the trees blossom

Apr 15, 2024

I am scared to leave and know that the city will still be evolving even when I am not there.

Blogs

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Why Earth Day should be everyday

15 hrs ago

The simple action of coming together with friends, family and community members can make us feel less alone in fighting the climate crisis. When actions become a community effort, making changes to your own life may not feel as daunting. Thus, by encouraging your community to continue to organize advocacy events following April 22, you can help ignite long-lasting change in the world around you.

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How I’m celebrating Earth Day

17 hrs ago

So, how do we regenerate that same passion that Earth Day sparked over 50 years ago? How do we use this day to appreciate the Earth and our place on it, against the backdrop of ever heightening global warming?

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Why I express my everlasting love for the ocean on Earth Day

17 hrs ago

The ocean is by far my favorite aspect of the planet that Mother Nature has made for us, and I urge you all to reflect on your favorite thing about nature this Earth Day. Immerse yourself in the beautiful world around you, as there are so many things out there in nature that we take for granted at times.