Coachella: How to Make the Most of Weekend Two

Apr 19, 2012

To say the least, Coachella this year was by far the best weekend of my life.  It surpassed last year’s festivities and exceeded my expectations tenfold.  It may have been the people or the weather, the crowd or the shows, but regardless it was an event that in my opinion is impossible to surpass.  For [...]

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Homeroom: (So Much More Than Just) Mac + Cheese

Apr 19, 2012

Cheese. Tons and tons of cheese – oh, and an alcohol bar (for all you 21 and over!). That pretty much sums up what I found at “homeroom: mac + cheese”. It’s located in Oakland but is a mere 20 minute drive down College for those of us lucky enough to have a car, or [...]

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It Takes Two to Tango: Tips for Navigating Tang Center

Apr 18, 2012

In these current times of dorm living, binge drinking, and poison oak-getting, sometimes a trip on down to the good ol’ Tang Center is just plain necessary. However, going to Tang can often seem like a less than desirable expedition, especially for those lacking experience. Well, luckily I happen to have a (wonderful!) roommate who [...]

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The Types You’ll Encounter at the RSF

Apr 17, 2012

The Recreational Sports Facility holds a special place in the cardiovascular organs of many Cal students.  Whether they despise its reminder of the need to work off the freshman fifteen or venerate it as a temple to fitness, most students have experienced some interaction with the RSF.  However, for both the occasional visitor and the [...]

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Hey, Smell This – How Serious is that Expiration Date?

Apr 17, 2012

After consecutive days of eating out with friends and snacking on junk food, there comes a time when you realize you have a collection of slowly wilting vegetables and a stagnating carton of milk in the refrigerator, plus a rock-hard loaf of bread sitting on the counter waiting for your attention since your last over-enthusiastic [...]

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The Berkeley Calendar: April 16—April 22

Apr 16, 2012

Check out a panel discussion on journalism, a free movie screening, a seminar on cameras or Cal vs. Stanford Tennis and Lacrosse matches, all of which lead up to Cal Day on Saturday! See more information below. Monday, April 16, 2012 Does Narrative Journalism Have a Future Online? Panel Discussion |  6-8 p.m. | North Gate [...]

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A Political Fashion Show: Invisible Runway

Apr 15, 2012 1 Comment

On April 5, fellow Cal publication {m}agandá magazine presented Invisible Runway, a political fashion show that narrates undocumented immigration stories from students, activists, and designers at UC Berkeley through art, fashion, music, and poetry. In addition to being an event of sartorial eye candy and catchy music spun out by DJ Justin Credible, it was an [...]

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Just Dance: Berkeley Dance Marathon 2012!

Apr 15, 2012 No Comments

DISCLAIMER: As I am writing this, I am still suffering from acute lack of sleep and some of the paint from Holi may or may not have leaked into my brain, so try to take all subsequent insanity with a grain of salt. 12 hours, $56,833 and an infinite number of dance moves later, my [...]

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A Blurb on Nuclear Energy

Apr 14, 2012 No Comments

Although the Fukushima disaster put quite the damper on the growth of nuclear energy around the world, I still believe that nuclear power systems are going to be a crucial component in any future energy portfolio.  And the White House seems to share this view.  The Department of Energy has recently opened up $450 million [...]

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Cover Up That Love Bite

Apr 14, 2012 No Comments

It happens to the best of us – allowing yourself to get too caught up in the moment and ending up with a mark that you don’t really want your friends, let alone GSIs or professors, to notice. Hickeys are those bruise marks that show up when kissing or sucking, and sometimes biting, the skin [...]

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