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Despite my desire to believe that I live in a community that is diverse in its culture and would not tolerate any form of racism, my desire and belief have been daunted with the constant reminder that it is still “us” against “them.” I have become over the last three years increasingly aware of the underlining and subtle racism that exists in the Berkeley community. Whether or not anyone will or can admit to it also frightens me. With the passage of Prop. 21 and the new State Mandated Retention Policy, it is obvious that the entire State of California down to the Berkeley Unified School District has an agenda that is NOT to benefit the children of color. -more-
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It was the numbers that initially convinced high school All-American triple jumper Jerriod Mack to choose Cal – namely, the 80 percent graduation rate on the Bears’ men’s track team and the school’s 10-mile proximity from his hometown of Richmond. -more-
Self-dealing. Hypocrisy. Elitist cronyism. Union busting. Subterfuge. What comes to mind ... multinational corporations, greedy capitalists, the “old boy network,” secret cabals? Where can such inequity be found ... Lagos, Nigeria; Washington, D.C.; Antwerp, Belgium; Berkeley City Manager’s Office? Certainly. -more-
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Celina Yong, a junior at UC Berkeley, is the recipient of a prestigious Truman Scholarship. The award is based on leadership potential, intellectual ability and the likelihood of “making a difference.” -more-
Two longtime professors at UC Berkeley recently died, university officials announced. -more-
University of California police have arrested two juveniles in connection with the burglary, and arson of three vehicles in university parking structures on the evening of Feb. 26. -more-
Juveniles linked to UC crimes 04-06-2000
Voluteers spring into action for Christmas in April effort Rob Cunningham 04-10-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 04-10-2000
Racism seems to be alive and well here in Berkeley Marissa Saunders 04-10-2000
Taboo-breaking family reunion John Angell Grant 04-10-2000
No place like home for Mack Daily Planet Staff 04-10-2000
Council eyes new landlord regulations Judith Scherr 04-10-2000
Raises reveal hypocrisy of city leaders Pat McCullough 04-10-2000
Berkeley comes up short vs. Elsie Allen James Wiseman 04-10-2000
More landlord regulations: Critic Judith Scherr 04-10-2000
BHS lax takes second at tourney James Wiseman 04-10-2000
UC Berkeley student receives Truman award Daily Planet Staff 04-10-2000
Retired Cal professors Shack and Linsley die Daily Planet Staff 04-10-2000
UC unveils Underhill plan Rob Cunningham 04-08-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 04-08-2000
Historic Hobart Hall Joe Eskenazi 04-08-2000
St. Mary's holds on top to Albany Daily Planet Staff 04-08-2000
Coucil debates on 'formula' stores Judith Scherr 04-08-2000
Lampley garners team MVP Daily Planet Staff 04-08-2000
Power goes out Daily Planet Staff 04-08-2000
BHS girls come from behind to beat O'Dowd James Wiseman 04-08-2000
Another battle at the Park Z. Byron Wolf 04-07-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 04-07-2000
BHS sacricices league meet Daily Planet Staff 04-07-2000
UC staff pushes for more parking Judith Scherr 04-07-2000
Jackets fold against Falcons James Wiseman 04-07-2000
BHS school day ends early because of fire Rob Cunningham 04-07-2000
Daily Planet begins a second fabulous year! Rob Cunningham 04-07-2000
Ethnicity explored Daily Planet Staff 04-07-2000
Teachers union: Prelude to strike Rob Cunningham 04-06-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 04-06-2000
BHS tallies 14-7 victory vs. Menlo James Wiseman 04-06-2000
Midwives take case to City Council Judith Scherr 04-06-2000
Yellowjackets shoot season-best 205 in league match at Tilden Daily Planet Staff 04-06-2000
Disability awareness encouraged Adam Cole 04-06-2000
YMCA holds family night Daily Planet Staff 04-06-2000
Don't trust anyone over 30, unless it's Jack Weinberg Daily Planet Staff 04-06-2000
School district in disrepair Rob Cunningham 04-05-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 04-05-2000
Letters to the Editor 04-05-2000
Arts scene goes international Daily Planet Staff 04-05-2000
BHS softball ends scoring drought Al Provinziano 04-05-2000
Bike plan approved Judith Scherr 04-05-2000
Incomplete Panther swim team falls to ACCAL foes Daily Planet Staff 04-05-2000
UC's downtown role Judith Scherr 04-05-2000
Jackets squeeze by league rivals in five Daily Planet Staff 04-05-2000
Cal honors ex-president of Portugal Joe Eskenazi 04-05-2000
Council to consider bicycle plan for city Judith Scherr 04-04-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 04-04-2000
Patrick Kennedy's Plan Rob Wrenn 04-04-2000
Latin Hustle offers a comic look at being young, brown, gay John Angell Grant 04-04-2000
Jackets face Granada today Daily Planet Staff 04-04-2000
Portables to be placed at King Middle Rob Cunningham 04-04-2000
Middle school students take muscial stage 04-04-2000
Berkeley boys crew slows in San Diego Daily Planet Staff 04-04-2000
Council agenda includes old items Judith Scherr 04-04-2000
BHS volleyball seeks first EBAL triumph Daily Planet Staff 04-04-2000
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