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Superintendent offered top Nevada schools post

By Jon Mays Daily Planet Staff

Monday December 11, 2000

Berkeley Superintendent of Schools Jack McLaughlin has five days to decide if wants to accept an offer to take over Nevada’s top education post this weekend. -more-

Calendar of Events & Activities

Monday December 11, 2000

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Letters to the Editor

Monday December 11, 2000

We need full investigation of Netanyahu incident -more-

Offense finally shows up for Bears

The Associated Press

Monday December 11, 2000

Sean Lampley went missing in the first half, but he turned up time to help California get an easy win against a tough opponent. -more-

Third sexual assault reported in schools

The Associated Press

Monday December 11, 2000

A prosecutor says a third sexual assault happened in Berkeley’s middle schools during a two-week period. -more-

Lady ’Jackets win first BHS tournament

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff

Monday December 11, 2000

It’s rare that the Berkeley Lady Yellowjackets face a test in their own gym. For the past decade, most of the close games the team has played have been at national tournaments far from home. But facing a talented team from Las Vegas in the championship game of the First Annual Lady Yellowjacket Tournament, head coach Gene Nakamura’s squad showed that they have the heart of a champion, beating Bishop Gorman 67-58. -more-

Schools keep desegregation plan

By Nicole Achs Freeling Daily Planet Correspondent

Monday December 11, 2000

Despite possible legal challenges, the Berkeley Unified School District Board of Directors voted Wednesday to continue using the school’s current desegregation system — which assigns students to schools based upon a combined choice and lottery system. -more-

Horstmeyer’s pupil barely beats Bears

Daily Planet Wire Services

Monday December 11, 2000

Santa Clara fought hard to escape Haas Pavilion Sunday afternoon with a win, answering California’s every effort throughout the game to pull out a 77-73 victory over the Bears. Senior guard Courtney Johnson scored a career-high 32 points for the Bears in the effort. The contest marked a reunion of sorts for California head coach Caren Horstmeyer, who left Santa Clara last year to take over coaching duties at Cal this season. -more-

New antennas radiate health risk worries

By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff

Monday December 11, 2000

Berkeley residents are concerned about health risks from the radiation-emitting wireless antennas sprouting up around town but city officials say there’s nothing they can do as long as the antennas look good. -more-

Boys hold lead, beat Castlemont

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff

Monday December 11, 2000

Overcoming fatigue and an early deficit, the Berkeley Yellowjackets won the consolation championship game of the Chris Vontoure Classic at De La Salle Saturday, beating Castlemont (Oakland) 69-60. -more-

First generation college students under stress

By Annelise Wunderlich Special to the Daily Planet

Monday December 11, 2000

All night study sessions. Nails bitten to the quick. Dark circles under the eyes. Final exams are next week, and students at UC Berkeley are gearing up for the most stressful time of the semester. -more-