Cal Day 2023

As a homebody, I’m not always aware of trending topics and often find things funny when others don’t. Here are a collection of moments with my freshman roommates that I found special, no matter how simple they might seem to others.

This year’s wild ending from a Cal comeback to win 27-20 was perhaps reminiscent of all the chaos that occurred 40 years ago on what would be dubbed "The Play”, an iconic moment in football history which occurred during a Big Game on November 20, 1982 held at California Memorial Stadium.

The lack of access to a personal motor vehicle can be difficult for the average student and even more so for those who have become dependent on a vehicle back home. However, alternative modes of transport include everything from biking, riding the bus or BART, walking and even short-term car rentals that all come with their own set of pros and cons.

I am learning to accept that all of my beautiful moments and memories from my time at Berkeley are fated to remain just that — memories. As much as I may wish to prolong my Berkeley experience, I know deep down my journey here has reached its end.

Outside of classes instructed by Jeff Davis, University Carillonist, the ‘Learn to Play Sather Tower Bells’ DeCal seeks to make learning the instrument accessible to students.

We tend to focus so much on needing new experiences when we enter college — a new city to explore, a new home to decorate, finding new sights to see and checking off all the new foods and restaurants we absolutely need to try.

“And honestly, I’m jealous of you because I didn’t get a roadmap. I can only hope that one day I get one of these letters from a future Luke explaining what to expect next.”

The document reveals that Evans Hall is not being demolished because it is “seismically deficient” or “just f—ing ugly,” but rather to allegedly appease and rid the spirits of angry ex-business students who have been haunting the halls of the building for years.

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Cal Day, you should watch a movie that features UC Berkeleyl! From Disney originals to Netflix rom-coms to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, UC Berkeley has had some legendary references in films. Here are some of the most notable ones!