Opinions on Wednesday at the Capitol

Opinions on Wednesday at the Capitol

On Wednesday, January 6, a group of Trump supporters overwhelmed security and broke into the Capitol building. Below, three writers from the Opinion section share their thoughts on the event and its ramifications.

BUSD Alternative High School Programs Struggle with Distance Learning

BUSD Struggles to Support Special Education Students Amidst Pandemic

Alec Westland-Hurwitz

‘Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations’ Is a Classic Jukebox Musical

Leila Yokoyama

The Simplified History of Classical Music

Alec Westland-Hurwitz

‘White Christmas’: A Holiday Musical Must-Watch

Black Student Union

BHS’s Black Student Union During the Pandemic

BHS Zero Waste

Meet the BHS Zero Waste Club

Jefferson Elementary Renamed After Ruth Acty, First Black Teacher in BUSD

Acty taught in BUSD for 48 years and fought for a more inclusive history curriculum and staff diversity.

Babitt and Vasudeo Sworn in as New BUSD School Board Directors

At the December 16 meeting the board also discussed potential plans for reopening schools. During public comment BUSD teachers shared their thoughts.

Hundreds of Students Attend Distance Learning Town Hall

At the meeting, Superintendent Stephens and student Representative Miles Miller discussed possibilities for reopening schools and difficulties students have faced throughout the year.

UC Application Deadline Extended Due to Technical Difficulties

Seniors were able to use the extra time to their advantage, with help from staff in the CCC.

Coronavirus Coverage

Small Businesses Should Stay Open Amid Shelter-In-Place

Small businesses have been hurt by the pandemic, and their importance to local communities and economies should be upheld by allowing them to continue to operate.

BHS’s Term System Must Be Adjusted to Preserve Students’ Knowledge

Students are re-immersed into half of their classes every other month and expected to pick up right where they left off, causing a lot of additional stress and difficulty for both students and teachers.

Schools Should Require COVID-19 Vaccination for Returning Students

Although school officials are concerned about pushing away families with worries about the vaccine, there seem to be no feasible paths toward a full return to in-person schooling without requiring vaccination.

Features

Find the Best Site to Get a Free COVID-19 Test in Berkeley

With several free COVID-19 testing sites in Berkeley, people can now get tested regardless of health insurance, citizenship, or their financial situation.

Election Corner

Five New Pro-Tenant Members Elected to Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board

New members Leah Simon-Weisberg, Mari Mendonca, Andy Kelley, Dominique Walker, and Xavier Johnson aim to make housing a human right.

Ranked-Choice Voting Will Result in More Accurate Elections

Ranked-Choice Voting has been successfully implemented in Berkeley and in other cities and states across the US. It should be adopted nationwide and used in all elections.

Mayor Jesse Arreguín Must Expand His Policies on Climate and Police

In his new term as mayor of Berkeley, Jesse Arreguín must make significant changes to his agenda to become less complacent on issues important to Berkeley citizens.

2020 General Election: Biden Defeats Trump, Democrats Retain Control of House

After five days of contentious ballot counting, Joseph R. Biden Jr. was elected as America’s 46th president with 273 electoral college votes.

Meet the Orienteering Club at BHS

Those seeking to earn PE credit at BHS might be intrigued by a club that combines adventure and intellect in a navigation activity.

Badminton at BHS Offers Students Both Competition and PE Credit

BHS offers both a class and a club, which participates in tournaments, for the racket sport.

Scholastic Sports Are Not Likely to Come Back Any Time Soon

With sports seasons being cancelled yet again, many non-scholastic sports teams are finding a way around regulations: but is the risk worth it?