The Universal 9th Grade program at Berkeley High School is in its first year, and both students and teachers seem to be reaping the benefits of having a close knit community, even if they don’t necessarily like the program.
During and after the Camp Fire, firefighters rescued hundreds of animals, which included many cats and dogs, and even some pigs, goats, and fish. These animals were rescued from the flames and dark smoke, sometimes singed and hurt, and their owners were thankful to have their pets back in their arms.
Before actually taking the time to sit down and watch the full interview with rapper Kodak Black on Hot 97’s Ebro in the Morning show hosted by Ebro Darden, Peter Rosenberg, and Laura Stylez, I’d heard about Kodak Black storming out of the station when questions of his recent sexual assault charges were brought up.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is undoubtedly an American hero who has changed the course of history, and the United States, for the better. On the Basis of Sex reminds America what women had to go through to get where they are today.
The Golden State Warriors have proven themselves to be the best team in the National Basketball Association in the last few years. They’ve won three of the last four championships, and are currently third in the competitive Western Conference, holding a 27-14 record.
The last few weeks in the English Premier League served as a reminder to the soccer community that racism is still very present in the sport today. One of the disturbing incidents involved Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, a black striker for Arsenal, whose celebrations led to the opposing team’s fans pelting him with various objects, including
The Berkeley High School varsity girls basketball team is off to a fantastic season so far, with a record of 13-2 in the West Alameda County Conference.
Berkeley High School Class of 2018 Mohamed Soumah, a beloved Berkley High School alumni, was shot and killed on Saturday, December 1. The homicide occurred at a party in Oakland.
As graduation draws nigh, the class of 2019 has been ordering caps and gowns for their graduation ceremony. For over 10 years, male students have worn red caps and gowns at graduation and female students have worn gold.
Illustration by Elena Griedel Advisory measure R, which revealed the public’s opinion on the city of Berkeley developing a 30-year plan to improve Berkeley’s infrastructure known as Vision 2050, was approved by voters with an 83 percent majority in the midterm elections.
On November 28, 2018, members of Berkeley High School Stop Harassing addressed claims of sexual harassment at Cragmont Elementary School in Berkeley at a school board meeting.
Illustration by Siena Laws Through what are commonly known as the A-G requirements, high school students are forced to take certain required classes if they plan to graduate and be admitted to a University of California or a California State University.
Illustration by Kate Greenblatt It is a universal agreement that murder is wrong, but the events which follow murder are often what is up for debate. Before September 30, 2018, California state allowed court cases involving 14 and 15-year-olds accused of serious crimes like murder or sexual assault to be tried in adult court
Illustration by Kiran Aranha November proved itself to be a month like many others, where reading the news was as important as it was difficult. From the devastating fires in both Southern and Northern California, the terrorism suffered by migrants at the border, to the three Chicago police officers on trial giving us another window
Photograph by Talia Cole With a sleek design, catchy name, and fun flavors, Juuls have become almost irresistible for millions of teenagers across the United States.
Illustration by Mia Turner With Vote16’s Measure Y1 passed and on its way to implementation in Berkeley, the door is opening for students to take action in local politics, whether that be by voting for school board members, attending community forums, or even participating in the selection process for Superintendent.
Photograph by Trinity Graham For almost 30 years, students have come to Mama Washington’s dance room to seek community, comfort, and an opportunity to express themselves through the rhythms and dances of West Africa.
Photograph by Lena Ostroy Harp The city of Berkeley is characterized as being fairly culturally diverse, and this is reflected through the student body of Berkeley High School.
