Jean Gray Hargrove Music Library

To pass beneath the stern face of Athena, goddess of wisdom, peering down from atop the north entrance to Doe Library is to enter a temple to the truth born from coexisting contradictions: sciences and humanities, objectivity and subjectivity, form and function.

Attending my dream school — even if seemingly for only a few hours a day — reminds me how much campus and Berkeley have to offer.

Finding your favorite study space can be a challenge, especially during finals season when everyone else is doing the same. Studying at home and inviting friends over may be comfortable and convenient, but the environment can get distracting more often than not.

Here are five libraries ranked by crowdedness and comfort. Get ready to unleash our productivity and show our GPA who's boss.

Renowned as an innovative composer and musician, UC Berkeley professor emeritus of music Olly Wilson, who died March 12 at 80 years old, will be remembered by colleagues and friends for his many talents and his advocacy work on campus.

Our residence hall or apartments are too far from campus. Since you're then forced to nap on campus, you might as well pick a stellar spot to get some shut eye.

University Librarian Tom Leonard will retire from his position next year after 15 years of overcoming the library’s funding struggles, adding to its collection of books and transitioning it to the digital age.