News
Berkeley School Board Discusses COVID-19 Updates
The board did not make any decisions regarding school reopening, but considered new projects to work towards a safer campus environment.
Features
Berkeley Restaurant Spotlight: Nuttin’ Butter Cookies
Nuttin’ Butter Cookies, a small Berkeley-based and Black-owned business, has worked through setbacks from the COVID-19 pandemic and gained support from the local community.
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BHS College Counseling and Academic Support Resources Move Online
As the College and Career Center transitions to a virtual format, resources are more easily available but the social aspect is lost.
News
Berkeley Native Kamala Harris Selected as Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee
Harris is the first Black woman to appear on a major party’s ticket in the US.
World News in Review
International Responses to #BlackLivesMatter
Coronavirus Coverage
Opinion
Social Media Influencers Continue to Ignore COVID-19 Precautions With a Lack of Accountability
Resources
Where to Get Tested, Meals for Students, and More Relevant Resources
The latest resources available in Berkeley: where to go for free COVID-19 testing, updated Health Center services, an upcoming protest, and more.
News
Berkeley Announces New COVID-19 Reopening Regulations
Salons, swimming pools, and outdoor galleries are among some of the establishments permitted to reopen.
Sports
COVID-19 Increases Difficulty of College Recruitment Process for Student Athletes
BHS athletes work to overcome new obstacles presented by COVID-19 in the college recruitment process.
Election Corner
News
Who is Running for BUSD School Board?
As Berkeley’s November 3 local elections approach rapidly, candidates for School Board ramp up their campaigns.
Opinion:
Reform Berkeley Policing by Voting YES on Measure II This November
As cities across the nation re-examine their policing systems, the city of Berkeley has submitted a ballot measure to address unjust and racially discriminatory policing.
News
Four Candidates Vie for Berkeley Mayorship
The Jacket spoke with Berkeley mayoral candidates to learn about each contenders’ platform and plans for Berkeley youth.
Opinion
Should Celebrities be Banned From OnlyFans?
Opinion
Satire: Class Rivalry Is a Pillar of BHS Culture — Distance Learning Could Annihilate it
Unity can feel impossible to achieve at a school as large as BHS, but until this year, Rally Day has served to build community within grades.
Opinion
Students Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Jobs and School
Working teenagers face the dilemma of deciding whether they should prioritize earning money for their families over attending class and learning. Excusing students with jobs from school may seem like a quick fix, but in reality, it would be disastrous.
Opinion
COVID-19 Offers an Opportunity to Make a Permanent Investment in Public Transportation
AC Transit is now free due to COVID-19, which is taking a load off of many people, specifically low income communities of color, who are traditionally the most reliant on public transportation.
The Dark Side of TikTok: Exploring the Dangers Posed to Today’s Teens
The popular social media platform TikTok presents dangers to impressionable young users.
Entertainment
The Loss of a Hero On-Screen and Off: Chadwick Boseman’s Contribution to Film
University of California Is Ordered to Disregard SAT, ACT in Admissions
A local court has ordered the University of California system to stop considering college entrance exams in this year’s admissions process.
Messi Stays with Barcelona to Avoid Legal Battle
After a poor season for Barcelona, Lionel Messi began looking to leave the team, but was stopped on a legal technicality.