As the end of the semester nears, striking academic workers’ absence is felt by students and researchers. A small group of picketers are attempting to slow down business as usual.
Sproul Plaza
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UC Berkeley police investigate election-related hate crime
UC Berkeley police are investigative a hate crime that happened Tuesday night as students watched election returns at Sproul Plaza Photo: Ted Friedman UC Berkeley police are investigative a hate crime that happened Tuesday night as students watched election returns at Sproul Plaza Photo: Ted Friedman A man in his 50s who went up to […]
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Hundreds expected to attend ‘Million Student March’ on UC Berkeley campus
A ‘Million Student March’ is scheduled to take place on the UC Berkeley campus at 2 p.m. Nov. 12. Photo: D.H. Parks A ‘Million Student March’ is scheduled to take place on the UC Berkeley campus at 2 p.m. Nov. 12. Photo: D.H. Parks Hundreds of protesters are expected to take part in a “Million Student March” […]
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‘Fight for 15’ protesters march in Berkeley, Oakland
Hundreds took to the streets in Berkeley to demand better pay for fast-food and other low-wage workers.
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‘Fight for 15’ rallies planned for East Bay on April 15
Fast-food and other low-wage workers, as well as supporters, have planned a day of strikes and rallies locally for tax day.
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Where to watch election results in Berkeley
With the nation focused on the outcome of the presidential election Tuesday night, we’ve compiled this list of where you can join friends, neighbors and fellow community members to experience the results together. Let us know in the comments below if we missed a great event at your favorite spot. We definitely want to hear […]
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After protests and arrests, calm returns to Cal campus
Only a couple of dozen people with placards and one tent were in evidence at 9:00am Thursday morning on Sproul Plaza. Photos: Tracey Taylor The UC Berkeley campus was calm this morning after a night of protests and altercations with police that resulted in 39 arrests, including one faculty member, and several injuries, although as […]
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Protesters vote to set up Occupy Cal camp at UC Berkeley
Protestors met for a general assembly at around 1:45 pm today at Sproul Plaza on the UC Berkeley campus. Photos: Tracey Taylor Update, 7:52pm: Video footage of police beating protesters at today’s Occupy Cal demonstrations has emerged. The following video was uploaded to YouTube by Miles Mathews [Hat-tip: Bruce Love]: Update, 4:36 pm: Protesters have […]
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Would you sunbathe on Berkeley’s newest “lawn” chairs?
"Lawn chairs" on UC Berkeley's Sproul Plaza. Photo: Javier Panzar Javier Panzar was walking in Sproul Plaza today when he spotted these “lawn” chairs, which may be a sign that Cal is almost finished for the year or an expression of hope for better weather. “This is the Berkeleyiest thing I’ve seen in a while,” […]