By: Akua Devall The Montgomery County Board of Education has approved a first ever LGBTQ+ history class, which will attempt to comprehensively chronicle the queer community and its contributions to [ … ]
The impact of COVID-19 on restaurants
By Annie Hirsch Since COVID-19 hit the Bellevue, Washington area in early March, restaurants have been trying to do whatever they can to maintain business. New procedures have been put [ … ]
The search for a perfect wave
By Chelsea Tyssee Kendall Osborne is tired of dealing with the boy’s opinions from the South Bay on girls riding short boards. This summer, she is determined to spend her [ … ]
SAT and ACT Testing During the Covid-19 Pandemic
By Carly Silverman Frances Kalpakis might have to apply for college admission without having taken the ACT. Although new test dates were announced, a lot of students struggled to sign [ … ]
Denver public schools will not begin in-person learning until October
By Sophia Birner More than 93,000 students enrolled in Denver Public Schools will not be attending in-person classes until mid-October at the earliest due to the coronavirus Pandemic. DPS had [ … ]
Biden introduces new Environmental Plan
By Miles Kresic Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, introduced a new $2 trillion environmental plan to boost the clean energy economy. The plan proposes to eliminate dependence [ … ]
Students from across the globe show support for Black Lives Matter
By Leila Olukoga A Texas teenager used the outrage over the death of George Floyd to start a business and to try to help make a difference. Senior Sammi Kwon [ … ]
The psychological impacts of running during the coronavirus pandemic
By Emma Burd Despite the current coronavirus pandemic forcing the majority of Americans into quarantine, some experts are still emphasizing the importance of getting outside each day. Studies show that [ … ]
The Berkeley way: no waste
When you hear the words “Farmers’ Market,” you may automatically think organic, fresh and healthy. But the Berkeley Farmers’ Market — three times a week at various locations year-round — sells not only organic and pesticide-free produce but also soup, kettle corn, gelato and coffee.
Love your neighbor: Local church continues to welcome immigrants
For nearly 50 years, the United Lutheran Chapel has stood alongside Berkeley as a sanctuary for those facing difficulties because of their immigration status, providing them with assistance and support. Amid increased ICE deportations and changes in asylum-seeking qualifications, the church continues to advocate for these individuals’ rights.