A single tear slowly and dramatically streamed down my face. First thing this morning, catastrophe struck my world when I saw my biology lab grade, soon to be a permanent splotch on my pretty little pre-med transcript. My roommate, bless her heart, suggested I go get a latté at my…
This morning at 8 AM I walked proudly onto the court of Haas Pavilion with the soundtrack of Gladiator in my ears. Two finals later, I emerged squinting into the light in desperate need of one of three things: vodka, a hug from Mom, or coffee. I am under twenty-one,…
After spending an entire day in the library yesterday I thought about the environment I would need today to get through 500 human reproduction notecards and a biology practice exam, so I picked up and headed straight for Babette at the Berkeley Art Museum. This place is the essential “hipster”…
Today, I studied for a while at Elmwood Café, hands-down my favorite café in Berkeley and, quite possibly, the world. It has an adorable, antiquated feel, with its marble tabletops and original bar, and it is as light and bright and happy as can be. Anything and everything they serve…
Dead week: as much as we Berkeley students appreciate having so much time to prepare for exams, it is “dead” week for a reason—being quite the tedious stretch of time. In my mind, if I am going to hunker down and study for hours, I prefer to spend that time…
There aren’t many places near campus that sell oysters, let alone for a good price. But there’s a little restaurant called “Sea Salt” that has a place close to my heart. Located on 2512 San Pablo Ave, it’s only a quick bus or bike ride away (I’ve walked to it…
For those of you who were unable to make the trip to Indio to attend Coachella this April, there is still an opportunity for you to have your festival experience right here in the Bay. Since 2008, The Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival has been held each August in…
Every week, our executive staff will answer our favorites of the moment…whether it be our favorite Berkeley hangouts, our inspirations, to everything in-between! Let us know what you want to know and we’ll share! Q: Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself to…
Every week, our executive staff will answer our favorites of the moment…whether it be our favorite Berkeley hangouts, our inspirations, to everything in-between! Let us know what you want to know and we’ll share! Q: What’s your favorite study spot? Gabrielle Elias, Editor-in-Chief: This is a bit strange, but Dwinelle….
Cal students are notorious for their high stress levels and nonexistent abnormal sleep cycles – after all, we’re not called the best public university in the nation for nothing. But as most of you have probably realized, the first couple weeks of each semester are blissfully free of the problem…
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