Berkeley High senior Nicole Heyman kicks off a forum she organized at south Berkeley’s La Peña Cafe, giving Berkeley High students a chance to share views on how best to reform their school.
Berkeley High senior Nicole Heyman kicks off a forum she organized at south Berkeley’s La Peña Cafe, giving Berkeley High students a chance to share views on how best to reform their school.

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Small-learning forum lets students speak out on issue

Ben Lumpkin
Friday May 25, 2001

Poetry slammer Nico Cary, a Berkeley High sophomore, kicked off a discussion on school reform Wednesday with a poem that explores the connection between economic inequality and racial inequality. -more-



Sabrina Forkish
Friday May 25, 2001

Friday, May 25



Promises, no action

Friday May 25, 2001

Promises, no action -more-



Staff
Friday May 25, 2001



‘Laramie Project’ total immersion of real life events

John Angell Grant
Friday May 25, 2001

For the first time since opening its new Roda Theater in March, the Berkeley Rep has two plays running simultaneously in its two performance spaces. -more-



Bears looking to disappoint a legend in Baton Rouge

Jared Green
Friday May 25, 2001

Everyone loves an underdog, right? Sorry, Cal fans, not this weekend. -more-



Residents lobby for height limits in draft plan

Matthew Lorenz
Friday May 25, 2001


Time for a real third party

Friday May 25, 2001

Time for a real third party -more-



Experiences vast for ‘Camphill’ filmmaker

Peter Crimmins
Friday May 25, 2001

Many people call them “retarded.” In Russia, developmentally disabled people are “invalids.” -more-



Cal falls to Arizona in NCAA first round

Staff
Friday May 25, 2001

The eighth-seeded Cal softball team lost the opening game of the Women’s College World Series on Thursday, falling 3-2 to top-seeded Arizona in Oklahoma City, Okla. -more-



Seniors, disabled hail new taxi program

John Geluardi
Friday May 25, 2001

To the applause of a contingent of seniors, the City Council adopted a new and improved taxi subsidy program Tuesday that guarantees cab drivers full and timely payment for transporting seniors and the disabled. -more-





Seniors, disabled hail new taxi program

Judith Scherr
Friday May 25, 2001

By Judith Scherr -more-



UC Berkeley holding drill

Staff
Friday May 25, 2001

Daily Planet Staff -more-



Features

Pumps start dispensing vegetable oil-based fuel

The Associated Press
Friday May 25, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco vehicle exhaust may soon smell like french fries with the opening of the first public pumping station for biodiesel, a vegetable oil-based fuel, in a major city. -more-


Deaf phone users disappointed by PUC contract

The Associated Press
Friday May 25, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — California’s deaf and disabled telephone customers will continue to receive their specialized phone service through MCI Worldcom until October 2002, state regulators announced after a 3-2 vote Thursday. -more-


Many spared blackouts, increasing them for others

The Associated Press
Friday May 25, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Rolling blackouts could hit some California businesses and residents more frequently this summer as the number of customers exempted from the outages continues to grow. -more-


Senator’s switch could mean more California clout

The Associated Press
Friday May 25, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Sen. James Jeffords’ defection from the Republican party could boost California’s clout in Washington and help the state’s quest for price caps on wholesale electricity. -more-


Judge not convinced convict ready for release from prison

The Associated Press
Friday May 25, 2001

SAN RAFAEL — The first release of a sexually violent predator in California was delayed Thursday when a judge said he didn’t know enough to be sure the serial rapist wouldn’t commit more crimes. -more-


NASA releases new image of ‘Face on Mars’

The Associated Press
Friday May 25, 2001

PASADENA — Nearly 25 years after an orbiting spacecraft caught the Red Planet “mugging” for the camera, NASA released the highest-resolution image yet of the so-called “Face on Mars.” -more-


Minorities get brunt of pollution, poll shows

The Associated Press
Friday May 25, 2001

LOS ANGELES — About seven of every 10 California voters believe the government allows pollution to disproportionately affect poor people and minorities, according to a poll released Thursday by an environmental group. -more-


Abysmal recycling rates prompt ‘edgy’ campaign

The Associated Press
Friday May 25, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Californians are tossing more beer bottles and soda cans into the trash than they did a decade ago, instead of recycling them, according to a new state study. -more-


Senator leaves GOP, Democrats gain control

The Associated Press
Friday May 25, 2001

WASHINGTON — On a day of upheaval beneath the Capitol dome, Democrats snared control of the Senate on the strength of a party defection Thursday and pledged to temper President Bush’s agenda while advancing their own. “I can no longer” remain a Republican, said Vermont Sen. James Jeffords in a personal declaration of independence. -more-


Middle school students stripped search on jail tour

The Associated Press
Friday May 25, 2001

WASHINGTON — As many as nine middle school students were strip-searched at a city jail during a visit arranged by a teacher and a school aide as a warning to misbehaving children, school officials said Thursday. -more-


Hydrangeas: big, beautiful and kaleidoscopic

By GEORGE BRIA The Associated Press
Friday May 25, 2001

POUND RIDGE, N.Y. — Some hydrangeas beguile us with color changes that keep us guessing. Others awe us by climbing 60 feet and more to consort with squirrels and orioles in the trees. -more-


Stocks manage late-day advance

The Associated Press
Friday May 25, 2001

NEW YORK — Stocks ended an uneven session with moderate gains Thursday as investors vacillated between optimism and fear about the economy. The market also was trying to determine the likely impact of the change in leadership in the Senate. -more-


Co-founder steps down from Intel board

The Associated Press
Friday May 25, 2001

SANTA CLARA — Three years before co-founding Intel Corp. in 1968, Gordon Moore predicted the number of transistors on a silicon chip would double every 18 months. -more-


Editorial

Assembly seeks study on effects of carrying backpacks

The Associated Press
Friday May 25, 2001

SACRAMENTO — State lawmakers are wondering if those book-laden backpacks that many kids must lug to school are hurting their backs. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Assembly seeks study on effects of carrying backpacks 05-25-2001

Groups ask for ban on arsenic in wood 05-24-2001

NASA gets look at Callisto 05-23-2001

Ashkenaz hosting parts of S.F. music fest 05-22-2001

Fungus a threat to young grapevines 05-21-2001

Fungus a threat to young grapevines 05-21-2001

UC Berkeley seeks to change admission evaluation rules 05-19-2001

News

Small-learning forum lets students speak out on issue Ben Lumpkin 05-25-2001

Sabrina Forkish 05-25-2001

Promises, no action 05-25-2001

Staff 05-25-2001

‘Laramie Project’ total immersion of real life events John Angell Grant 05-25-2001

Bears looking to disappoint a legend in Baton Rouge Jared Green 05-25-2001

Residents lobby for height limits in draft plan Matthew Lorenz 05-25-2001

Time for a real third party 05-25-2001

Experiences vast for ‘Camphill’ filmmaker Peter Crimmins 05-25-2001

Cal falls to Arizona in NCAA first round Staff 05-25-2001

Seniors, disabled hail new taxi program John Geluardi 05-25-2001

Need new energy-efficient, new land-use policies 05-25-2001

Seniors, disabled hail new taxi program Judith Scherr 05-25-2001

UC Berkeley holding drill Staff 05-25-2001

Pumps start dispensing vegetable oil-based fuel The Associated Press 05-25-2001

Deaf phone users disappointed by PUC contract The Associated Press 05-25-2001

Many spared blackouts, increasing them for others The Associated Press 05-25-2001

Senator’s switch could mean more California clout The Associated Press 05-25-2001

Judge not convinced convict ready for release from prison The Associated Press 05-25-2001

NASA releases new image of ‘Face on Mars’ The Associated Press 05-25-2001

Minorities get brunt of pollution, poll shows The Associated Press 05-25-2001

Abysmal recycling rates prompt ‘edgy’ campaign The Associated Press 05-25-2001

Senator leaves GOP, Democrats gain control The Associated Press 05-25-2001

Middle school students stripped search on jail tour The Associated Press 05-25-2001

Hydrangeas: big, beautiful and kaleidoscopic By GEORGE BRIA The Associated Press 05-25-2001

Stocks manage late-day advance The Associated Press 05-25-2001

Co-founder steps down from Intel board The Associated Press 05-25-2001

Denham Ks 14 to win NCS first-round matchup By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-24-2001

05-24-2001

05-24-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities — compiled by Sabrina Forkish 05-24-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 05-24-2001

Groups challenge arsenic in play structures By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-24-2001

Panthers beat up on Swett By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-24-2001

Plumbing, parking foil development project By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-24-2001

Forest, Nelson named All-American Daily Planet Wire Services 05-24-2001

UC students sue regents over mold By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-24-2001

Cal golfers in 14th place at NCAA Daily Planet Wire Services 05-24-2001

Jazz ensemble players proud of group, selves By Miko Sloper Daily Planet Correspondent 05-24-2001

Judge seizes medical marijuana at the request of government The Associated Press 05-24-2001

Californians favor more nuclear plants for first time in years The Associated Press 05-24-2001

GOP senator could jump to Independent Party The Associated Press 05-24-2001

House vote passes education proposal The Associated Press 05-24-2001

$1.35 trillion tax package clears another hurdle The Associated Press 05-24-2001

Characters carry ‘Planet Janet’ By John Angell Grant Daily Plant Correspondent 05-24-2001

The proliferation of solicitations keeps growing By John Cunniff The Associated Press 05-24-2001

Corporation Yard cited for second time By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-23-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 05-23-2001

Letters to the Editor 05-23-2001

‘Boys Will Be Men’ looks for answers By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 05-23-2001

Arts & Entertainment 05-23-2001

Farmers’ market offers learning, eating By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet staff 05-23-2001

Students support Taco Bell boycott By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-23-2001

POLICE BRIEFS Staff 05-23-2001

Gov. Davis advisers say state on target with conservation The Associated Press 05-23-2001

Sheriff’s Department follows up on missing woman clues The Associated Press 05-23-2001

Bill would require hospitals to provide discharge data The Associated Press 05-23-2001

Court blocks disputed logging The Associated Press 05-23-2001

California bucking trends it once set The Associated Press 05-23-2001

Group says abuse not considered when women are up for parole The Associated Press 05-23-2001

Fire season begins with hot, dry weather The Associated Press 05-23-2001

Lawmakers seek ban on disputed police practice The Associated Press 05-23-2001

Cheney says energy plan includes conservation The Associated Press 05-23-2001

Students flooding already crowded high schools The Associated Press 05-23-2001

Hindus forced to wear labels in Afghanistan The Associated Press 05-23-2001

In forecasting, there’s no guarantees By John Cunniff The Associated Press 05-23-2001

Qwest expanding its DSL availability The Associated Press 05-23-2001

Market Watch The Associated Press 05-23-2001

05-22-2001

Feeding the insatiable monster – G.W. Bush’s energy policy By Michael T. Klare Pacific News Service 05-22-2001

05-22-2001

Residents call for Mideast peace By Matthew Lorenz Special to the Daily Planet 05-22-2001

FORUM 05-22-2001

First signs of a reversal in loss of Section 8 housing By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-22-2001

Battle could lead to less school funds By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-22-2001

Council considering reallocation of sewer funds By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-22-2001

High-tech ways considered to guard Indian monument The Associated Press 05-22-2001

Poll responses show Californians believe living standard worse The Associated Press 05-22-2001

Prosecutors ask court to jump-start SLA trial The Associated Press 05-22-2001

Congress members file suit seeking Census data The Associated Press 05-22-2001

Apple to phase out old style of monitors The Associated Press 05-22-2001

Panthers win boys’ title at NCS meet; girls just miss By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-21-2001

05-21-2001

FORUM 05-21-2001

Volunteers spruce up preschools By Tracy Chocholousek Special to the Daily Planet 05-21-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 05-21-2001

NCAA bid likely for young Bears squad By Ralph Gaston Daily Planet Correspondent 05-21-2001

Teachers working on test protest By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-21-2001

Stadium lighting creates neighborhood heat By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-21-2001

Ball rolling on ‘small learning communities’ By Matt Lorenz Special to the Daily Planet 05-21-2001

Teachers to get discounted class rates from UC Berkeley Bay City News Service 05-21-2001

Death row inmate speaks at Occidental College ceremony By Andrea Cavanaugh Associated Press Writer 05-21-2001

Consumer complaints rise against state’s telephone companies The Associated Press 05-21-2001

California braces for $5.7 billion electric rate hike By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer 05-21-2001

Head of PUC show companies cut power generation for more money The Associated Press 05-21-2001

FBI investigating San Francisco school system By Ron Harris Associated Press Writer 05-21-2001

Burgeoning wild pigs force parks to hire trappers The Associated Press 05-21-2001

Kenyans sweep Bay to Breakers The Associated Press 05-21-2001

’Jackets lose again; NCS playoff spot in jeopardy By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-19-2001

Arts & Entertainment 05-19-2001

Forum Staff 05-19-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 05-19-2001

Learning centers may help ease BHS problems By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-19-2001

Berkeley crew up against unique challenges By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-19-2001

Sewer Fund used inappropriately By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-19-2001

Bears move on with 2-0 win Daily Planet Wire Services 05-19-2001

Council rolled over to developer Kennedy By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 05-19-2001

Cal tennis ousted by Arizona St. Daily Planet Wire Services 05-19-2001

West Berkeley’s has hidden surprises By Susan Cerny 05-19-2001

POLICE BRIEFS 05-19-2001

SF school system under investigation by FBI The Associated Press 05-19-2001

Groups excluded from PG&E bankruptcy filing The Associated Press 05-19-2001

Dying smoker seeks $10 billion from Philip Morris The Associated Press 05-19-2001

Principal backs slaughter of steer at school The Associated Press 05-19-2001

Exhibit’s different mediums offer different messages By Miko Sloper Daily Planet Correspondent 05-19-2001