Notre Dame

These tombs, though worn down, are art. They are just as old and just as intricate and just as worthy of your love and attention as Paris’ most celebrated landmarks.

After the conference presidents met on Wednesday, the two Bay Area schools were missing two votes, though no formal vote was taken. In order to be accepted, 12 of the 15 member schools must vote yes.

The latest hope in question took the form of Cal’s opening touchdown against USC, in a game that ultimately ended in a 35-41 blue and gold loss.

If the blue and gold’s offense improves and the defense continues its stride, this Bears team may have success this season.

Referees who can’t visualize straight lines are one thing; a rulebook that forbids spinning the ball after your first touchdown is unhinged.

With the power to evoke overwhelming jubilation, a college football game is a hiatus from everyday existence for fans. But for the athletes on the gridiron, the game is a microcosm of real life.

Cal’s cross country athletes certainly made their presence known in Riverside territory. WIth nine athletes recording their personal best records, it was the individual achievements that deserved a spotlight from the power of the pen.

Looking to complete a miracle, Plummer’s Hail Mary soared into the endzone and agonizingly bounced around before falling to the ground.

It’s by far the Bears’ biggest game of the season and their biggest in several years. Cal has a chance to surprise on a national stage.

Charlie Hickey writes music on authenticity-powered autopilot. It's the kind of art there isn’t really a playbook for, but nevertheless creates compelling, plangent artistry.