News
World News in Review: Democracy and Protest
World wide, civil unrest has ensued in response to government actions and threats to democracy.
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BUSD School Board Discusses Graduation, Teacher Healthcare, and Bridge Program
The meeting covered the schedule for graduation, the success of the Bridge Program, and the departure of the associate superintendent.
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Nobel Laureate Jennifer Doudna Gives Lecture to BHS Physics Club
Doudna discussed her lab’s work during the pandemic, CRISPR technology, and presented the winners of the BHS Physics Club’s Science Fair.
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Berkeley Copwatch Holds Rally on Kayla Moore’s 50th Birthday
Black trans woman Kayla Moore, who suffered from schizophrenia, died in 2013 during an interaction with Berkeley police.
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“They’re Targeting the Spaces That We Need:” Community Rallies to Save People’s Park
On Saturday, April 24, community members marched from Walnut Street, in North Berkeley, to People’s Park, in an effort to prevent development in the park.
Coronavirus Coverage
Features
How Has Berkeley Handled Having a Partially Vaccinated Population?
As the vaccinated population increases, many are now grappling with how to handle having a partially vaccinated household or bubble.
Opinion
The United States is Obligated to Provide Pandemic Relief to India
As India struggles to overcome its second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, America has a political and moral obligation to send relief in the form of vaccines, ventilators, and Personal Protective Equipment.
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Berkeley Public Health Officer Responds to Vaccine Concerns
Dr. Lisa Hernandez shares her thoughts on hesitancy surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine, including safety concerns and race-related uncertainties.
Features
Berkeley Has Mixed Feelings About Newly Reopened Restaurants
As restaurants reopen for indoor dining, conflicted feelings arise from the Berkeley community. Some are enthusiastic, while others wonder if it is happening too soon.
Schools Reopening
Opinion
Students Should Not Be Forced to Attend Wednesday Class
The new mandatory Wednesday Zoom classes have uprooted students’ schedules while providing little academic benefit.
Opinion
A Year of Virtual Learning Reveals What to Preserve for In-Person School
The second installment of a series on what we can keep from distance learning discusses preserving the shorter school day and the term system.
News
“It feels more real:” BHS Students Return to In-Person Instruction
Beginning April 24, BHS students of all grades were able to return to school for optional afternoon classes, running from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, four days a week.
Sports
BHS Forces Soccer Players to Choose Between School and Club
The excitement about the opening of school sports was dimmed by a difficult decision now confronting soccer players.
Features
BAMPFA Reopens After Yearlong Closure With Unique New Exhibitions
After a long year without the museum, many are delighted to see the latest one-of-a-kind exhibitions, despite the numerous COVID-19 safety precautions.
Special Report
Berkeley’s Composting System Has a Unique Community Impact
The positive impacts of Berkeley’s organics processing system branch out to more than just its inhabitants. The city’s approach to tackling a zero-waste initiative through its composting service has put it ahead of the race to think “recycle.”
Features
Berkeley Responds to Aftermath of Chauvin Verdict: What Happens Now?
Amidst raw and muddled emotions, community members emphasize the importance of focusing on how to move forward after the verdict.
Features
Asian Youth-Led Cultural Workshop Educates and Inspires BHS
On April 28, the MSCA and APIC celebrated diverse Asian cultures in a youth-led workshop to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Asian American experience.
How Have Substitute Teachers Handled Online School?
From work shortages to ‘zoom bombing,’ BUSD substitute teachers weigh in on how the pandemic has impacted their jobs.
Entertainment
2021 Oscars Awards a Diverse Set Of Films And Filmmakers
Online Learning Alleviates Competitive Nature of College Process
Although seniors have suffered many losses from distance learning, one new benefit is the elimination of the often competitive college environment during this time of year.
City Audit Raises Concerns Over BPD Racial Bias & Transparency
The audit, published by Jenny Wong, illuminated a need for more focus on police responses to calls involving houseless people.