Opinion
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.
A Year of Virtual Learning Reveals What to Preserve for In-Person School
Thursday, May 13, 2021 The second installment of a series on what we can keep from distance learning discusses preserving the shorter school day and the term system.
BHS Administration Must Improve Communication on Hybrid Learning
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Throughout the pandemic, information flow has been convoluted and confusing, leaving many unclear on schedules and plans.
BHS Should Maintain Some Elements of Distance Learning This Fall
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 School before the pandemic was far from perfect, so some elements of distance learning, including later start times and increased empathy, should remain in place.
BHS Should Require Students to Be Vaccinated Upon Fall Return
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Given that vaccines are already available for anyone 16 and older, and will soon be extended to younger teenagers as well, requiring vaccines is the best way to protect the BHS community.
Berkeley and the BHS Community Must Better Recognize Indigenous History and Present Struggles
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 As the sacred West Berkeley Shellmound moves towards development for housing and retail, it is increasingly important that Berkeley addresses its history and participates in resistance.
Berkeley Should Implement Police Liability Insurance to Ensure Accountability
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 As calls for police accountability sweep the nation and further attention is brought to the hundreds of millions of dollars lost in police brutality related lawsuits, many have proposed police liability insurance as a 2 in 1 solution.
