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When the ACTs were cancelled due to COVID-19, senior Sydney Henderson had to rely on her extracurriculars for her college applications.

Seniors Reconsider College Plans Due to COVID-19

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As Berkeley High School enters its third month of distance learning, seniors are working on the college application process from home. College visits, accessibility to the College and Career Center, and standardized testing have all changed drastically due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and both seniors and the CCC are adapting to these unprecedented

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Head-Royce School in Oakland Reopens for Grades K-5

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On October 1, the Alameda Department for Public Health announced that elementary schools were allowed to open as early as October 13. Further decisions on timing and logistics lie within specific schools and their districts, as a complete COVID-19 health and safety reopening plan must be submitted to reopen.  While Berkeley Unified School District

Rebecca Villagran, BHS Latinx History teacher, works to help her students understand Latinx history in a modern context.

Chicanx Latinx Classes at BHS Create a Community-Based Space for All

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For students at Berkeley High School, the Chicanx Latinx History and Literature classes offered to juniors and seniors are an amazing opportunity to explore history and literature through a unique lens.

Logistical Challenges Block 16-Year-Olds from Voting This November

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In November of 2016, Berkeley took a major step forward in building a future in which youth could be active participants in their democracy. An overwhelming 70 percent of Berkeley voters elected to pass Measure Y1, which would give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote in Berkeley Unified School District School Board elections.

The Role of Current Events in the Classroom

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In the wake of a major current event, it can be hard for students to set aside their reactions to what is happening when they show up to class. Without a doubt, 2020 has thrown countless curveballs in terms of current events, and it is now more important than ever for teachers to address and

Nabolom Bakery employee wears a mask as he prepares cheese danishes for loyal Berkeley customers.

Berkeley Restaurant Spotlight: Nabolom Bakery and Pizzeria

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On the corner of College Avenue and Russell Street lies a hidden gem of a business: Nabolom Bakery and Pizzeria. This cozy haven, which isolates itself from the typical chaos of Elmwood, is a neighborhood favorite, and for good reason.