Elena Hsieh

As I’ve grown older, however, I’ve begun to realize that these resourceful habits were not just good economic decisions. These environmental practices were valuable, as I was raised on the principle of not picking up wasteful habits that are prominent in many first-world countries. 

I owe any trace of a relatively stable mental health to the beaten paths of Strawberry Creek and the Fire Trails, and I hope these photos capture my gratitude for all that nature offers so bountifully.

There he lay, resting in his hollow casket beside the trash bin; his leaves limp, his shoots caressing the sides of the empty tomb.

I now present five things incoming freshmen could benefit from knowing as they go into their first year of college.

Despite the relentless downpours and splintering winds for the past weeks, spring is just around the corner, officially marked for March 20, 2023. Whether you are a green-thumbed plant-whisperer or a brown-thumbed hopeful, here are a few features about Berkeley to keep in your back pocket as you venture out into a warmer season with a shovel and a watering can.