Making the Most of Coachella: Weekend 1

Apr 13, 2012

Festivals might seem like the perfect way to see all of your favorite artists and discover many new ones. One look at the initial lineup and one might cry tears of joy at the sight. But the truth is, festivals have one fatal flaw­–conflicts–and Coachella is no stranger to this horrible phenomenon. Many Coachella-goers this [...]

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Director Joseph Kahn Gives Caliber the Inside Scoop on “Detention”

Apr 13, 2012

  Have you ever had a dream where you are being chased by the creature from the black lagoon, then two seconds later you’re falling into the arms of that crush who’s finally come to their senses and fallen in love with you, then you clap your hands twice and travel back in time to [...]

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Which Shade of Green Are You?

Apr 12, 2012

  Modern environmental issues are so diverse and complex that it may seem impossible for the average citizen to make a difference and “save the Earth”. While it can be overwhelming, many inspiring individuals and organizations at Berkeley are making important strides towards alleviating the immense pressure currently imposed on our Mother Earth. Berkeley’s environmental [...]

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ASUC Senate Votes to Uphold Loomba’s Executive Order on V.O.I.C.E. Initiative

Apr 12, 2012

  At midnight, the ASUC Senate members voted in favor of upholding President Vishalli Loomba’s Executive Order voiding the V.O.I.C.E Initiative. The initiative asked students if they would pay $2 per semester to help sustain the Daily Cal, but has been voided due to its violation of UC policy. Loomba promises to work with the [...]

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ASUC President Loomba voids V.O.I.C.E. Initiative

Apr 11, 2012

In the early hours of this morning, it was announced that ASUC President Vishalli Loomba had issued an Executive Order voiding the V.O.I.C.E Initiative, the $2 student fee referendum to support The Daily Californian, on the 2012 ASUC general election ballot. The order cites a violation to a UC policy which states that a referendum [...]

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Free Screening of “Detention” and Interview with Director Joseph Kahn

Apr 11, 2012

This Thursday, April 12, at 8:00, there will be a free screening of the new movie “Detention” at the AMC Metreon in San Francisco. I went to a screening last night, and trust me, you do not want to pass up this opportunity.   “Detention” is an eccentric, fast-paced, genre-blending twirl of a movie. You [...]

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When You Forget How to Socialize

Apr 10, 2012 No Comments

There may be times when you emerge from the depths of Moffitt library after too many hours of poring over your books while pulling out your hair and, in the frazzling daylight, you are suddenly confronted by a person. What do you do? This apparition expects some sort of acknowledgement – a cordial gesture, the [...]

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How To Survive Holi@Cal 2012

Apr 10, 2012 No Comments

Ever wanted to run around jumping and screaming, dancing to loud Indian music while being pelted in the face by strangers with fistfuls of colored powder, and maybe even thrown into an inflatable pool? Okay, so maybe to some of you that sounds a little sketch, but to me, that describes arguably the best Indian [...]

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An Article About The Ten Best Episodes of NBC’S “Community”? Cool. Cool cool cool.

Apr 09, 2012 No Comments

Warning: clickable links galore. Do not read this column if you don’t plan on being sucked into a portal of never-ending self/cross referential humor. Despite what “The Big Bang Theory’s” ratings would have you believe, the best comedy on television isn’t on CBS. It isn’t on Fox’s Animation Domination block, or even Comedy Central, either. [...]

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The Berkeley Calendar: April 9—April 15

Apr 09, 2012 No Comments

Check out this week’s events below: Hear about why Gandhi is still relevant today and how social and ecological change can be mapped through food, learn about Big History and pitching start-up ideas, and at the end of the week, participate in Holi on Lower Sproul and run in a 5K to support our campus! [...]

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