Illinois

I’m not being a contrarian, and I don’t take perverse joy in raining on the parade — I didn’t know there was a parade. I languish in this misery of mine because I dream of what Cal could be, but I can’t see us getting there anytime soon.

I’m in Evanston, Illinois for a month, and I’ve definitely noticed many unique things that have floored me as someone who has lived in California their whole life.

Despite their final team rankings falling short of No. 2 Stanford and No. 6 Illinois, the Bears each reached far, breaking records and hitting sets as a result.

The Bears are hoping that their dedication in practice shines through during the meet, where they’ll face intimidating opponents in Stanford and Illinois, both of whom are ranked in the nation’s top six.

In Berkeley, ditching gas stoves isn’t a hot topic or a forlorn proposal. It’s politically feasible, and it’s already here: the city has banned gas lines in new construction since 2020.

Both players had commendable matches, but ended their runs relatively quickly: Alsola in the first round, Giavara in the third.

While the Bears were bested in competition, the team finally proved it could stand strong — Cal gymnasts hit 28 of their 30 routines.

Cal tends to falter at high-pressure meets, but with virtually nowhere to go but up, fans might see the team’s scores fly this weekend.

There is something touchingly universal about Stevens’ and Augustine’s lyricism as well as their resolute commitment to piecing elements of their own most beloved films, creating artistry carefully steeped in the desire to reconcile our humanity.

This weekend, the Bears will participate in the OFCC/Fighting Illini Invitational. After a tough ending to its last tournament, Cal is ready to bounce back.