The city of Berkeley is no exception; with one of the highest rates of unsheltered houselessness within the Bay Area, it is imperative that our city government reaffirms its protection of the essential civil liberties — including the right to seek shelter in public spaces.
Both elections have made clear that the most powerful and most missing voice in the city of Berkeley is the silent, nonparticipating majority: young voters.
If theaters are set to be closed or redeveloped, it is important that the new projects planned for the space provide, at the very least, the same value to the community. However, this still is a remedial step that we must avoid by protecting theaters and cultural spaces in the first place.
Hernández Story has what it takes to get things done, but Alpert has a vision to bring Berkeley to its best. As a board, our vote came incredibly close — which is why we have decided to issue a double endorsement for both candidates.
At a time when student journalists have been tasked with reporting from the frontlines of nationwide protests, it is terrifying to see the tensions escalate into violence. Student journalism is essential in order to report timely and accurate…
After thorough deliberation and consideration of each candidate’s platforms, relevant experience and interview responses, we have chosen who we believe will best represent and serve the UC Berkeley student body. The following 20 ranked candid…
Arora has the knowledge and passion to get the job done as EAVP, and we are confident that she will continue the great work we have seen this year. We hope, however, that next year’s EAVP election will give us more debate on the slate.
In his own words, it often takes executive officials “more than a year to get things done.” With a successful first term under his belt, we believe Kenneth Ng deserves a second year to do just that.
With nearly three years of involvement in the SAO, Cáceres brings valuable experience under his wing — from understanding the core conduct case work of the office to facing the challenges of policy activism.
Of the three candidates, Oo proved during our interview that she is best equipped with the skill and demeanor to take on the role of EVP. After two years seated within the rows of senators, we recommend a third year with her at the front of the pack.
Micael’s approachability and resilience gives us confidence that he is acutely attuned to the needs of the transfer student community. We concur wholeheartedly with the campus Transfer Caucus that Micael is the best-suited candidate for this role.
The stakes are high in this election, and especially with a new chancellor on the horizon, we need a president who can quickly establish a productive working relationship with the new campus leadership and build on existing connections.
Three candidates are vying for the coveted position of ASUC President this election.
The Berkeley City Council has made headlines several times this year – and not for the reasons we would like.
How can UC Berkeley’s administration expect the campus community to accept this as a spending priority when the administration itself cannot present a clear timeline? Equally, how can NIMBY groups continue to justify their opposition to new h…
The platforms that candidates run on should be more than just words. These campaigns and subsequent terms should serve as more than resume filler — they should be outlets for necessary change.
More tangible work still needs to be done — and just like we saw with the Feb. 9 shooting, every minute counts. Students and dance groups cannot afford to wait any longer for their safety needs to be met.
We call on the university administration to not just actualize its spoken commitment to student safety, but lift the veil on what its new procedures will be to make sure the failure of Feb. 9 doesn’t occur under more dire circumstances.
As any student here at UC Berkeley can tell you, higher education demands an investment that takes hard work and dedication — both from the student as well as from an institution that serves students. And for many people attending the univers…
For weeks leading up to Jan. 4, People’s Park activists suspected that campus would yet again attempt to wall off the park. However, concerns about this move were dismissed by campus as speculation, until The Daily Californian published leake…
It is no secret that college campuses have historically been the focal point of social movements in the United States. In fact, UC Berkeley has been the catalyst for student activism since the Free Speech Movement occurred in the 1960s.
While this editorial board and the campus community may differ vastly on where we each stand, we can all agree on one thing: We must remain firmly committed to protecting students.
The aforementioned cancellation of DSP drop-in hours and the portal being temporarily down now seem like only the tip of a far greater iceberg. Students with disabilities should not have to wait anymore to feel like they can stay afloat.
Other universities have recognized the importance of maintaining alumni email accounts. But, currently without any solution, campus has seemed to disregard the value berkeley.edu inboxes deliver and the opportunities to open doors for student…
What seemed at times to be positioned like a victory lap looked also like a laundry list of outstanding issues that will impact the city for years to come following Arreguín’s departure.
