Opinion
BHS Positive Case Community Letters Cause Unnecessary Anxiety
Friday, September 10, 2021 The letters about COVID cases offer just enough information to trigger stress, but not enough for students to understand that there is little reason to be anxious.
BUSD Must Require Vaccines for Athletics and Extracurriculars
Friday, September 10, 2021 As COVID-19 cases surge, new questions arise from Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) families and teachers surrounding safety. The district seems to be doing the best it can to keep our schools safe. But the question must be asked, is it doing enough?
After Burgmann and Bissell, District Must Better Fight Sexual Harm
Friday, September 10, 2021 The two cases prove that action from the district regarding sexual harm is urgently needed, and BUSD must seek to mend the broken trust between students and admin.
California Must Continue to Fund Remote Learning for Students
Friday, August 20, 2021 Forcing schools to send their students to in-person school without adequate remote alternatives is irresponsible, inequitable, and will result in more issues than it solves.
Accessibility is Crucial in Government Safety Net Programs
Friday, August 20, 2021
The United States is Obligated to Provide Pandemic Relief to India
Thursday, May 20, 2021 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.
Online Learning Alleviates Competitive Nature of College Process
Thursday, May 20, 2021 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
Thursday, May 20, 2021 The audit, published by Jenny Wong, illuminated a need for more focus on police responses to calls involving houseless people.
Students Should Not Be Forced to Attend Wednesday Class
Friday, May 14, 2021 The new mandatory Wednesday Zoom classes have uprooted students’ schedules while providing little academic benefit.
