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10 KINDS OF IMMORTALITY | "It’s closing in on two years since my father died from his addiction, and I’m beginning to wonder what the point of grief is beyond its evolutionary function of mourning the permanent loss of connection"
Grief-power and the afterlife of death
And yet, I’m still here — inhabiting a new vibrant, insisting version of grief that won’t let me leave.
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August 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
10 KINDS OF IMMORTALITY | "It’s closing in on two years since my father died from his addiction, and I’m beginning to wonder what the point of grief is beyond its evolutionary function of mourning the permanent loss of connection"
CALIFORNICATION | "I’ve always felt that music is viscerally private. To some, there’s an inherent undercurrent of hierarchy, or more so, a categorization of identity based on the choice of music that you play for a road trip"
Just throw yourself into the river
After all, it’s about the way we dissolve to feel less alone.
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August 16, 2025 at 3:00 AM
CALIFORNICATION | "I’ve always felt that music is viscerally private. To some, there’s an inherent undercurrent of hierarchy, or more so, a categorization of identity based on the choice of music that you play for a road trip"
UC Berkeley is partnering with local brewery Bear Republic Brewing Company this fall to create a Berkeley-themed craft beer. Called Oski’s California Gold, the new craft beer will be sold at California Memorial Stadium during sporting events as well as at select Bay Area stores and event venues
UC Berkeley and local brewery craft Oski-bear beer
UC Berkeley is partnering with local brewery Bear Republic Brewing Company this fall to create a Berkeley-themed craft beer.
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August 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
UC Berkeley is partnering with local brewery Bear Republic Brewing Company this fall to create a Berkeley-themed craft beer. Called Oski’s California Gold, the new craft beer will be sold at California Memorial Stadium during sporting events as well as at select Bay Area stores and event venues
AC Transit’s Realign plan went into effect Aug. 10. The program includes a comprehensive list of changes which add, alter or remove bus routes from all across the East Bay
‘Bang for the Buck’: AC Transit’s Realign plan goes live
AC Transit’s Realign plan went into effect Aug. 10. The program includes a comprehensive list of changes which add, alter or remove bus routes from all across the East Bay.
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August 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
AC Transit’s Realign plan went into effect Aug. 10. The program includes a comprehensive list of changes which add, alter or remove bus routes from all across the East Bay
BayPass will let students travel with 24 different Bay Area public transportation agencies in nine counties, accessed automatically through student Clipper cards for new and continuing students
BayPass can take students to 9 counties starting Aug. 20
UC Berkeley students will have unlimited access to BART, Caltrain, Muni and other transit services through the BayPass program, which will go live by Aug. 20.
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August 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
BayPass will let students travel with 24 different Bay Area public transportation agencies in nine counties, accessed automatically through student Clipper cards for new and continuing students
DAILY CLOG | "Am I really learning at school, or just doing things that mark boxes off a checklist? Oftentimes in college, we’re overly focused on performing and trying to do well academically"
Growing in the gaps between classes
Am I really learning at school, or just doing things that mark boxes off a checklist? Oftentimes in college, we’re overly focused on performing and trying to do well academically.
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August 15, 2025 at 3:00 AM
DAILY CLOG | "Am I really learning at school, or just doing things that mark boxes off a checklist? Oftentimes in college, we’re overly focused on performing and trying to do well academically"
THE SOAPBOX | "Somewhere nestled in the crossroads between performance theater and a factory assembly line is our very own campus, where students invariably toe the boundaries of presentation –– and authenticity"
Choose to live, not perform
We should ignore the urge to hide parts of ourselves, our nerdy interests and quirky passions, because it doesn’t match our concept. After all, we bring complexity, honesty and humanity
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August 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
THE SOAPBOX | "Somewhere nestled in the crossroads between performance theater and a factory assembly line is our very own campus, where students invariably toe the boundaries of presentation –– and authenticity"
There’s no sugarcoating it: Cal’s offensive line was in shambles last season. Opposing fronts bullied the Bears’ blockers. The blue and gold were woeful in pass protection, giving up 3.85 sacks per game — the third-worst mark in the country
Cal overhauls offensive line after disastrous 2024 campaign
Football teams live and die by their offensive lines, and Cal spent last season in the morgue. For the Bears to have a chance at success next year, the staff
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August 15, 2025 at 1:01 AM
There’s no sugarcoating it: Cal’s offensive line was in shambles last season. Opposing fronts bullied the Bears’ blockers. The blue and gold were woeful in pass protection, giving up 3.85 sacks per game — the third-worst mark in the country
President Donald Trump’s administration is seeking a $1 billion settlement from the university to restore frozen research grant funding — the most the administration has publicly sought from a university in a recent series of settlements
UC, state respond to $1 billion settlement demand from federal government
The UC system may face a lawsuit by Sept. 2 if an agreement is not reached, according to a July 29 Department of Justice letter to then-UC President Michael Drake.
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August 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
President Donald Trump’s administration is seeking a $1 billion settlement from the university to restore frozen research grant funding — the most the administration has publicly sought from a university in a recent series of settlements
UC Berkeley researchers found that oxytocin — commonly considered the “love hormone” — also plays a significant role in the formation and maintenance of friendships in an Aug. 8 study on prairie voles
‘Love hormone’ oxytocin could apply to friendship, study finds
UC Berkeley researchers found that oxytocin — commonly considered the “love hormone” — also plays a significant role in the formation and maintenance of friendships in an Aug. 8 study
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August 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
UC Berkeley researchers found that oxytocin — commonly considered the “love hormone” — also plays a significant role in the formation and maintenance of friendships in an Aug. 8 study on prairie voles
SEX ON TUESDAY | “I used to wear my virginity as a scarlet letter on my chest, ashamed of its foreseeable visibility. At 17, my best friends lost their virginities with such ease: empty parking lots, beachside hookups and even prom afterparty cliches”
Burning my scarlet letter
It was almost as though no crazy hookup story or notch on my lipstick case would feel satisfying — as though I could ever be severed from the ties of
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August 14, 2025 at 4:00 AM
SEX ON TUESDAY | “I used to wear my virginity as a scarlet letter on my chest, ashamed of its foreseeable visibility. At 17, my best friends lost their virginities with such ease: empty parking lots, beachside hookups and even prom afterparty cliches”
CULTURE SHOT | “The weird meta panopticon of the “Love Island” format and the recent rise of conservatism where people have begun to lose touch with the hallmarks of reality television in favor of moral posturing paired with egregious hate"
Likeability politics through the ‘Love Island’ looking glass
If we peer through the “Love Island” looking glass, it seems like there are a lot of tough questions that need answers, or else season eight is going to be
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August 14, 2025 at 3:00 AM
CULTURE SHOT | “The weird meta panopticon of the “Love Island” format and the recent rise of conservatism where people have begun to lose touch with the hallmarks of reality television in favor of moral posturing paired with egregious hate"
Brent “Paco” Austin is chasing the legacies of Cal alumni in NFL secondaries. The 5’11” senior cornerback is primed to be the Bears’ top defender on the outside during the 2025 season after transferring from South Florida
Paco Austin aims to follow footsteps of Cal football alumni in NFL
Cal has a rich history of defensive backs in the NFL, from Nnamdi Asomugha to Camryn Bynum. Brent “Paco” Austin was further enticed by the Bears who blazed the trail
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August 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Brent “Paco” Austin is chasing the legacies of Cal alumni in NFL secondaries. The 5’11” senior cornerback is primed to be the Bears’ top defender on the outside during the 2025 season after transferring from South Florida
President Donald Trump’s administration is seeking a $1 billion settlement from the university to restore frozen research grant funding — the most the administration has publicly sought from a university in a recent series of settlements
Federal government seeks $1 billion settlement from UC following UCLA funding freeze
The UC system may face a lawsuit by Sept. 2 if an agreement is not reached, according to a July 29 Department of Justice letter to then-UC President Michael Drake.
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August 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
President Donald Trump’s administration is seeking a $1 billion settlement from the university to restore frozen research grant funding — the most the administration has publicly sought from a university in a recent series of settlements
Cal volleyball bumped things into high gear Sunday, Aug. 3, beginning its official preseason training. With six freshmen and two transfers, the team will be welcoming several new players this season. Natalie Lau, the team’s setter, gave insight on how the Bears prepared for the upcoming campaign
Natalie Lau sets tone for preseason, looks forward to final year at Cal
With six freshmen and two transfers, Cal’s volleyball team will be welcoming several new players this season. Natalie Lau, an incoming senior and the team’s setter, gave insight on how
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August 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Cal volleyball bumped things into high gear Sunday, Aug. 3, beginning its official preseason training. With six freshmen and two transfers, the team will be welcoming several new players this season. Natalie Lau, the team’s setter, gave insight on how the Bears prepared for the upcoming campaign
After six years of closure, Berkeley Unified School District listed the former site of Oxford Elementary School at a starting price of $3 million through public bid
Oxford Elementary listed for sale at $3M despite safety risks
After six years of closure, Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, listed the former site of Oxford Elementary School at a starting price of $3 million through public bid.
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August 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
After six years of closure, Berkeley Unified School District listed the former site of Oxford Elementary School at a starting price of $3 million through public bid
Blue Bottle Coffee employees in the East Bay, including at the W.C. Morse Building, Old Oakland, Piedmont and Downtown Berkeley locations, unionized under Blue Bottle Independent Union on July 31 through an election with the National Labor Relations Board
East Bay Blue Bottle Coffee employees independently unionize
Blue Bottle employees said they were inspired to unionize after experiencing alleged poor working conditions throughout the pandemic and seeing Starbucks employees have the opportunity to unionize.
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August 13, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Blue Bottle Coffee employees in the East Bay, including at the W.C. Morse Building, Old Oakland, Piedmont and Downtown Berkeley locations, unionized under Blue Bottle Independent Union on July 31 through an election with the National Labor Relations Board
Duffl, a delivery service for food and other essentials on several college campuses, will return to Berkeley by Aug. 28 with a storefront near War Horse Tattoo, which is located at the corner of Telegraph Avenue and Parker Street
Duffl reopens in Berkeley, provides food delivery services for students
Duffl, a delivery service for food and other essentials on several college campuses, will return to Berkeley by Aug. 28 with a storefront near War Horse Tattoo, which is located
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August 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Duffl, a delivery service for food and other essentials on several college campuses, will return to Berkeley by Aug. 28 with a storefront near War Horse Tattoo, which is located at the corner of Telegraph Avenue and Parker Street
The UC system has been directed to reconsider its ban on employing undocumented students, per a California Court of Appeals ruling Aug. 5
UC to reconsider ban on undocumented student employment
The UC system must reconsider its ban on employing undocumented students following a California Court of Appeals ruling Aug. 5.
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August 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The UC system has been directed to reconsider its ban on employing undocumented students, per a California Court of Appeals ruling Aug. 5
THE SOAPBOX | In the marshmallow test, preschoolers were studied for their ability to delay gratification. They could either eat the treat immediately when placed in front of them, or wait for 15 minutes to receive another
More power to delayed gratification
Though striving for success with an unquenched thirst for never-ending achievement is a shared trait that identifies UC Berkeley students, it can just as quickly transform into a character flaw.
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August 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
THE SOAPBOX | In the marshmallow test, preschoolers were studied for their ability to delay gratification. They could either eat the treat immediately when placed in front of them, or wait for 15 minutes to receive another
UC Berkeley alumna and Taylor Swift DeCal founder Crystal Haryanto published her first book, “The Glory of Giving Everything: The Taylor Swift Business Model,” last month. The book connects lessons from singer-songwriter Taylor Swift’s career with professional and personal life advice
Taylor Swift DeCal founder publishes first book
UC Berkeley alumna and Taylor Swift DeCal founder Crystal Haryanto published her first book, “The Glory of Giving Everything: The Taylor Swift Business Model,” last month.
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August 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
UC Berkeley alumna and Taylor Swift DeCal founder Crystal Haryanto published her first book, “The Glory of Giving Everything: The Taylor Swift Business Model,” last month. The book connects lessons from singer-songwriter Taylor Swift’s career with professional and personal life advice
It’s been a long, long time since we’ve seen Donkey Kong on his own. 11 years have passed since “Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze,” and now that DK has returned to the limelight, it’s obvious that, despite his hiatus, he’s still got it
Grade: 5.0/5.0
Grade: 5.0/5.0
‘Donkey Kong Bananza’ breaks new ground for Nintendo’s original icon
“Donkey Kong Bananza” marks the first Donkey Kong game Nintendo has developed since the 2004 “Donkey Kong Jungle Beat,” and both were created by the same Nintendo team.
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August 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
It’s been a long, long time since we’ve seen Donkey Kong on his own. 11 years have passed since “Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze,” and now that DK has returned to the limelight, it’s obvious that, despite his hiatus, he’s still got it
Grade: 5.0/5.0
Grade: 5.0/5.0
Forest Tea Bar, a cafe specializing in matcha, hosted a soft opening July 11 and is currently operating with limited hours in its new permanent location on 2628 Shattuck Ave. The cafe is open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., serving a simplified menu during its soft opening
Forest Tea Bar brings long lines to flavors steeped in craftsmanship
Forest Tea Bar, a cafe specializing in matcha, hosted a soft opening July 11 and is currently operating with limited hours in its new permanent location on 2628 Shattuck Ave.
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August 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Forest Tea Bar, a cafe specializing in matcha, hosted a soft opening July 11 and is currently operating with limited hours in its new permanent location on 2628 Shattuck Ave. The cafe is open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., serving a simplified menu during its soft opening
In a win for labor, Recreational Equipment Inc. and the worker organizations representing the company’s unionized stores reached an agreement last week after a complaint was filed against the corporation in 2024
Unionized REI stores win wage increase after filing labor law
Recreational Equipment Inc. has agreed to grant pay raises and establish a bargaining structure with 11 of its unionized stores.
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August 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
In a win for labor, Recreational Equipment Inc. and the worker organizations representing the company’s unionized stores reached an agreement last week after a complaint was filed against the corporation in 2024
THE SOAPBOX | "What happens when every institutionalized schedule, including the 9-5 workday, school hours or healthcare appointment systems are built for a lifestyle and physiology that is contradictory to yours"
How modern schedules work against women
While UC Berkeley has made significant strides in the name of feminism, there is still a need for radical reform.
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August 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
THE SOAPBOX | "What happens when every institutionalized schedule, including the 9-5 workday, school hours or healthcare appointment systems are built for a lifestyle and physiology that is contradictory to yours"