BERKELEY'S NEWS • MARCH 30, 2023
Sabrina Dong
Executive News Editor
Junior studying Business Administration at the Haas School of Business with minors in Dance and Political Economy
City
DECEMBER 02, 2020
3rd annual United Against Hate Week kicks off virtually
The third annual United Against Hate Week kicked off Monday using social media and virtual meeting platforms.
City
DECEMBER 02, 2020
3rd annual United Against Hate Week kicks off virtually
The third annual United Against Hate Week kicked off Monday using social media and virtual meeting platforms.
Research & Ideas
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Survey finds students with disabilities disproportionately affected by pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted students with disabilities who are enrolled at large public research universities, according to a survey by the Student Experience in the Research University, or SERU, Consortium.
Research & Ideas
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Survey finds students with disabilities disproportionately affected by pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted students with disabilities who are enrolled at large public research universities, according to a survey by the Student Experience in the Research University, or SERU, Consortium.
Campus
OCTOBER 14, 2020
UC Berkeley student launches petition calling for pass/no pass grading option for all fall 2020 classes
A petition to the UC Berkeley Division of Student Affairs calling for a pass/no pass, or P/NP, grading option for all classes and major requirements for fall 2020 has garnered 5,420 signatures as of publication time since its creation Monday.
Campus
OCTOBER 14, 2020
UC Berkeley student launches petition calling for pass/no pass grading option for all fall 2020 classes
A petition to the UC Berkeley Division of Student Affairs calling for a pass/no pass, or P/NP, grading option for all classes and major requirements for fall 2020 has garnered 5,420 signatures as of publication time since its creation Monday.
City
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Berkeley apartment building accepts applications from 'very low income' households
Jones Berkeley, a new 170-unit apartment building located at 1500 San Pablo Ave., will be accepting lottery applications from “very low income” households for 16 of its apartment units, according to a city of Berkeley press release sent Monday.
City
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Berkeley apartment building accepts applications from 'very low income' households
Jones Berkeley, a new 170-unit apartment building located at 1500 San Pablo Ave., will be accepting lottery applications from “very low income” households for 16 of its apartment units, according to a city of Berkeley press release sent Monday.
Campus
SEPTEMBER 02, 2020
Koret Foundation gives $2M in scholarships for UC Berkeley students
The Koret Foundation will be providing $2 million in scholarships for first-generation, low-income and underrepresented minority UC Berkeley students who are struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Campus
SEPTEMBER 02, 2020
Koret Foundation gives $2M in scholarships for UC Berkeley students
The Koret Foundation will be providing $2 million in scholarships for first-generation, low-income and underrepresented minority UC Berkeley students who are struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Obituary
AUGUST 04, 2020
'A brilliant and persistent advocate': Berkeley community activist Guy 'Mike' Lee dies at 64
A passionate advocate for homeless rights, Guy “Mike” Lee died at the age of 64 after years of activism and political involvement in Berkeley.
Obituary
AUGUST 04, 2020
'A brilliant and persistent advocate': Berkeley community activist Guy 'Mike' Lee dies at 64
A passionate advocate for homeless rights, Guy “Mike” Lee died at the age of 64 after years of activism and political involvement in Berkeley.
City
JULY 21, 2020
Petition demanding justice for Seth Smith receives more than 2,900 signatures
A petition demanding justice for UC Berkeley junior Seth Smith, who was fatally wounded by gunfire June 15, has received 2,930 signatures as of press time.
City
JULY 21, 2020
Petition demanding justice for Seth Smith receives more than 2,900 signatures
A petition demanding justice for UC Berkeley junior Seth Smith, who was fatally wounded by gunfire June 15, has received 2,930 signatures as of press time.
Law & Justice
JUNE 30, 2020
CA Sen. Nancy Skinner introduces 2 police reform bills
California State Sen. Nancy Skinner introduced two bills regarding police reform Monday — one to expand police transparency and the other to reduce police scope.
Law & Justice
JUNE 30, 2020
CA Sen. Nancy Skinner introduces 2 police reform bills
California State Sen. Nancy Skinner introduced two bills regarding police reform Monday — one to expand police transparency and the other to reduce police scope.
Campus
JUNE 23, 2020
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announces online portal for reporting foreign gifts, contracts
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced Monday the creation of an online portal that will allow higher education institutions to more easily report foreign gifts and contracts valued at more than $250,000.
Campus
JUNE 23, 2020
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announces online portal for reporting foreign gifts, contracts
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced Monday the creation of an online portal that will allow higher education institutions to more easily report foreign gifts and contracts valued at more than $250,000.
Communities
MAY 21, 2020
Bay Area youth summer camps close amid pandemic
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, several summer camps for Berkeley youth have either closed for the summer or continue to navigate possible plans of instruction.
Communities
MAY 21, 2020
Bay Area youth summer camps close amid pandemic
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, several summer camps for Berkeley youth have either closed for the summer or continue to navigate possible plans of instruction.
