When it comes to ACCAL play, the Berkeley High girls’ volleyball is a machine, chewing up opponents and spitting them out. The Yellowjackets went undefeated in league play last year, and head coach Justin Caraway is confident of repeat. -more-
A press conference and culture festival in the Florence Schwimmley Little Theater on Wednesday capped off Berkeley High School’s three-day student-led effort to raise campus consciousness of scapegoating in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. -more-
Solution to come from Israelis and Palestinians -more-
A lawsuit brought by West Berkeley landowners against the city may force the City Council to review the landmark status of one disputed corner of the West Berkeley Shellmound. -more-
There are many shades of gray -more-
Despite heavy UC Berkeley student lobbying for a student-majority council district at a public hearing Tuesday, the City Council focused mostly on two other proposals that adhered to charter guidelines. -more-
Anti-war protesters do get it -more-
There’s a story Paul Freedman tells about playing basketball at Ohlone Park with his high-school friend Bobby Winslow. Unlike the usual lay-up where, if all goes well, ball meets backboard, hand brushes net, and two points are chalked up – Bobby could drive the hole like a pro. “Bobby was an incredibly graceful player,” said Freedman. Five-foot-eleven and slender, Winslow may not have been an obvious candidate for the fly-through-the-air-with-the-ball-behind-your-back acrobatics of their idol Michael Jordan, but in basketball, as in life, Bobby was exceptional. -more-
War on drugs fuels terrorists -more-
By David Kravets -more-
UC Berkeley gets grant to control binge drinking -more-
WASHINGTON — Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., wants to close U.S. borders to new foreign students for six months to give immigration authorities time to put in place initial background checks and a tracking system once students are in this country. -more-
SACRAMENTO (AP) — California could face another energy crisis by relying too heavily on new natural gas-fired plants to boost electricity production, said the author of a study released Wednesday. -more-
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a challenge to the development of the Northstar oil field in the Beaufort Sea. -more-
WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund warned Wednesday that severe fallout from the terrorist attacks in the United States could trigger a growth recession worldwide. But the 183-nation lending agency insisted that this outcome could still be avoided by aggressive government policy actions to stimulate growth. -more-
WASHINGTON (AP) — Carl Chambers’ job crumbled with the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, and since, he has relied on his union and government help to make ends meet. -more-
Only blowing off steam 09-27-2001
New Forest Service proposal for roadless areas alarms greens 09-27-2001
Maio’s dismissal of Craig correct 09-26-2001
Council commends Rep. Lee, City becomes Hate Free Zone 09-26-2001
State files first claim in PG&E bankruptcy 09-25-2001
Librarians deserve better 09-22-2001
Flag controversy put to rest 09-22-2001
We ought not become terrorists ourselves 09-21-2001
Fire Dept.’s decision to remove flags questioned 09-21-2001
Slow-starting ’Jackets roll over Pinole Valley By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-27-2001
Love it or leave it 09-27-2001
–compiled by Guy Poole 09-27-2001
Anti-hate effort goes cultural By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 09-27-2001
Awards galore for Cal women’s soccer Staff Report 09-27-2001
Solution to come from Israelis and Palestinians Cheryl Leung, 09-27-2001
City Council may need to take another look at Shellmound boundaries By Hank Sims Daily Planet Staff 09-27-2001
There are many shades of gray Anne Smith 09-27-2001
Council considers competing redistricting plans By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-27-2001
Anti-war protesters do get it L.A. Miller 09-27-2001
Athlete, scholar, role model memorialized at Ohlone courts Malcolm Gay Special to the Daily Planet 09-27-2001
War on drugs fuels terrorists Christopher Palkow 09-27-2001
Supreme Court to consider if Catholic group must cover contraception By David Kravets Associated Press Writer 09-27-2001
Bay Briefs BDP Staff 09-27-2001
Feinstein seeks to increase screening of foreign students By Mark Sherman Associated Press Writer 09-27-2001
Study: State too dependent on natural gas By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 09-27-2001
9th Circuit Court of Appeals denies challenge to Northstar oil development By Maureen Clark Associated Press Writer 09-27-2001
Terrorist threat renews push for military on border By Suzanne Gamboa Associated Press Writer 09-27-2001
IMF warns terrorist attacks could trigger global recession By Martin Crutsinger AP Economics Writer 09-27-2001
Terror attacks leave thousands unemployed and without severance pay By Leigh Strope AP Labor Writer 09-27-2001
A vote to dissent is not unpatriotic John Burris Oakland civil right attorney 09-26-2001
School to move into old train depot By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 09-26-2001
Look at whole picture Kathie Griego Jermstad Camino, Calif. Kathie Griego Jermstad Camino, Calif. 09-26-2001
Hemophila drug shortage attributed to Bayer Pharmaceuticals By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 09-26-2001
Don’t blame the United States Joshua Hurwitz Oakland 09-26-2001
Mayor’s office besieged by angry telephone calls By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-26-2001
Justice, not revenge Marianne Robinson 09-26-2001
Ergonomics a hot issue in UC clerical workers’ contract talks By Steven Fyffe Special to the Daily Planet 09-26-2001
Understanding Afghanistan’s history Beatriz Coda 09-26-2001
Police seek suspected bank robber – By Hank Sims and Kenyatte Davis 09-26-2001
State regulators fine two HMOs $404,000 for late payments AP 09-26-2001
$7.1 million grant for new Technology Research Center 09-26-2001
New medical procedure could aid women who have lost fertility By Lindsey Tanner AP Medical Writer 09-26-2001
Starbucks apologizes for charging NYC rescue workers for water By Allison Linn AP Business Writer 09-26-2001
News stations eager to get helicopters back in sky By Christina Almeida Associated Press Writer 09-26-2001
Utah city sells ‘honorary citizenships’ to pay anti-U.N. costs AP 09-26-2001
Supreme Court to rule in Oakland public housing case By Anne Gearan Associated Press Writer 09-26-2001
Police chemist fired for shoddy work and misleading testimony By Tim Talley Associated Press Writer 09-26-2001
Conference focuses on terrorist preparedness, first response By Bill Poovey Associated Press Writer 09-26-2001
Davis to call Legislature back to work out Edison deal By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 09-26-2001
Beaten-down venture capitalists hunker down for more trouble By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer 09-26-2001
Students rally to support war By Hank Sims Daily Planet Staff 09-25-2001
Guy Poole 09-25-2001
Lee’s a patriot Stephanie Don Berkeley 09-25-2001
Staff 09-25-2001
Students take over BHS classrooms to teach tolerance By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet Staff 09-25-2001
Special Events Planned in Response to Terror Attacks Staff 09-25-2001
Taking flag off fire trucks violates free speech Nick Zingo Los Angeles 09-25-2001
Council may call on lab for a thorough clean up of tritium facility By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-25-2001
Anti-war protesters don’t get it – people died Eric Watkinson Newark 09-25-2001
Redistricting could be based on incorrect census figures Gabriel Spitzer Special to the Daily Planet 09-25-2001
Thanks for coverage Robert Torres Oakland 09-25-2001
City Council round-up: Commendation for Rep. Lee and other issues By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-25-2001
A few suggestions for Kennedy Garrett Murphy, Oakland 09-25-2001
Study of health effect of students’ backpacks vetoed Associated Press 09-25-2001
Crop dusters grounded amid fears of potential terrorist threat By Amanda Riddle Associated Press Writer 09-25-2001
Cincinatti officer acted carelessly, then lied to save his job, prosecutor argues By John Nolan Associated Press Writer 09-25-2001
Oakland P.D. moves recruiting office downtown Associated Press 09-25-2001
Hacker’s changes to Yahoo articles highlight quiet Web danger By Brian Bergstein AP Business Writer 09-25-2001
Some Arab students leaving U.S. colleges in wake of attacks By Nicholas K. Geranios Associated Press Writer 09-25-2001
Intifada week scaled back Staff 09-25-2001
Napster strikes deal with music publishers By Matthew Fordahl AP Technology Writer 09-25-2001
Tech magazine’s assets sold for $1.4 million Associated Press 09-25-2001
Former Cal student eulogized as hero By Olga R. Rodriguez The Associated Press 09-24-2001
Out and About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 09-24-2001
The United States should take care of its terrorism first Nicole Williams 09-24-2001
Artn and Entertainment Staff 09-24-2001
De Anza wears down Panthers for 28-14 win By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-24-2001
Redistricting may change city’s political landscape By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-24-2001
A safer bridge could be built for less money and less time Robert R. Piper 09-24-2001
Gesser, Cougars tear up reeling Bears The Associated Press 09-24-2001
Praise for school retention program By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet Staff 09-24-2001
Soccer field has its share of stories waiting for investigation Doug Fielding 09-24-2001
Cal downs SLO 4-0 Daily Planet Wire Services 09-24-2001
Garbage — not your average dinner By Todd Dayton Special to the Daily Planet 09-24-2001
Student groups should work toward peace, not war Leo Breiman 09-24-2001
Pac-10 Football Roundup Staff 09-24-2001
Struggling travel agents hope for more business By Rachel Searles Special to the Daily Planet 09-24-2001
Eastshore Park workshop set Guy Poole 09-24-2001
Does megahertz really matter? By Matthew Fordahl AP Technology Writer 09-24-2001
Afghan Americans hold press conference By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-22-2001
Out and About Staff–compiled by Guy Poole 09-22-2001
The Campanile, Berkeley’s most prominent landmark By Susan Cerny Special to the Daily Planet 09-22-2001
Find solutions without violence Thomas Wandall 09-22-2001
Photos from the world’s largest daily paper on display By Maryann Maslan Special to the Daily Planet 09-22-2001
BHS field hockey falls 1-0 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-22-2001
Forum addresses care barriers for people living with disabilities By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 09-22-2001
Find a solution that’s not war George and Aileen Kauffman 09-22-2001
Arts and Entertainment Calendar Staff 09-22-2001
Bears fighting history, themselves in Pullman By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-22-2001
Neighbors cry fowl over proposed restaurant By Hadas Ragolsky Special to the Daily Planet 09-22-2001
Prevention should top agenda Staff 09-22-2001
East Bay religious leaders grapple with terror attacks By Bruce Gerstman Special to the Daily Planet 09-22-2001
Craig’s dismissal unfair E. Campos 09-22-2001
Treatment better than jail Tod Mikuriya, M.D. 09-22-2001
Oakland Airport open, but fewer people are flying By Hadas Ragolsky Special to the Daily Planet 09-22-2001
Cartoon protesters change tactics By Carlos Cruz Special to the Daily Planet 09-22-2001
Air regulators’ move against dry cleaning draws opposition By Leon Drouin Keith Associated Press Writer 09-22-2001
Spacecraft readied for flyby of comet Staff 09-22-2001
Satellites fall to ocean after rocket failure Staff 09-22-2001
Car problems driving you crazy? Let Tom and Ray help By Tom and Ray Magliozzi 09-22-2001
Amid security precautions, San Francisco tourism on hold By Ritu Bhatnagar Associated Press Writer 09-22-2001
Worried investors continue to sell, Wall Street takes another hit By Amy Baldwin AP Business Writer 09-22-2001
Around the state effects of terror attacks can be felt The Associated Press 09-22-2001
Cher wins wrongful termination lawsuit Associated Press 09-22-2001
Berkeley High player suspended for Web site quote By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-21-2001
Save Florida – please Bruce Joffe Oakland 09-21-2001
Students gather to protest war Chris O’Connell Special to the Daily Planet 09-21-2001
Tailback George carrying a big load for Panthers By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 09-21-2001
Fire department should fly flag as sign of unity John French Albany, CA 09-21-2001
Events planned in response to terror attacks 09-21-2001
BHS turns down students’ request for tolerance rally By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet Staff 09-21-2001
Not time for rallies Carol Denney Berkeley 09-21-2001
Workers say Skates not paying them ‘living wage’ By Hank Sims Daily Planet Staff 09-21-2001
Thanks for courageous vote Raymond A. Chamberlin Berkeley 09-21-2001
Loni Hancock to run for assembly – maybe By Judith Scherr Daily Planet editor 09-21-2001
Gratitude for courageous vote The Daily Planet received a copy of this letter to Rep. Barbara Laura Bartels Goldsborough Albany 09-21-2001
Youth soccer field air test shows cause for concern By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-21-2001
Protesters still seeking apology for ‘blatantly racist’ Daily Cal cartoon By Carlos Cruz and Carole-Anne Elliott Special to the Daily Planet 09-21-2001
Governor Davis illegally seized power contracts, court rules By David Kravetz Associated Press Writer 09-21-2001
Judge refuses to throw out charges of negligent homicide against Cincinatti police officer By John Nolan Associated Press Writer 09-21-2001
Thousands become U.S. citizens amid terrorism crisis By John Rogers Associated Press Writer 09-21-2001
Berkeley Art Museum celebrates reopening with new exhibits By Maryann Maslan Special to the Daily Planet 09-21-2001
Clever use of colors can influence moods in your home By Carol McGarvey Associated Press 09-21-2001
Regulators fine Pac Bell $25.6 million for deceptive marketing By Karen Gaudette Associated Press Writer 09-21-2001
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