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KPFA staff stalls fall fundraiser decision

By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet Staff
Thursday October 25, 2001
The standoff between KPFA Radio and its parent Pacifica network tensed up a notch on Tuesday when staff and volunteers decided at a staff meeting to delay a decision on whether and how to hold an autumn on-air fundraiser. -more-

Freshman QB Robertson impresses in garbage time

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday October 25, 2001
With Cal quarterback Kyle Boller ruled out of this Saturday’s game against Oregon State with a back injury, backup Eric Holtfreter will once again get the starting nod. But he might have some competition. -more-

Guy Poole
Thursday October 25, 2001

Thursday, Oct. 25


Anthrax and Iraq – will the U.S. expand the war? war?

By Peter Dale Scott Pacific News Service
Thursday October 25, 2001
Under the mountains of newsprint emerging globally every day about events and issues tied to Sept. 11, one story has been almost buried. News reports from both inside and outside the United States suggest America may be on the brink of an invasion into Iraq – and anthrax may provide the pretext. -more-

“Donnie Darko” gives Halloween a hare scare

By Billy Lux Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday October 25, 2001
The shifting moods of terror and grief in today’s headlines have a lot of people wondering how Halloween 2001 will unfold. In an attempt to be sensitive to current events (or perhaps just to salvage the box office), Hollywood has delayed the release of some of its more violent fare. Flying in the face of that sensitivity comes “Donnie Darko,” an independent film that is not only a chilling movie in a scary time, but one which involves the crashing of a jet engine into a suburban home. -more-

Staff
Thursday October 25, 2001

Locals worry Orinda development could affect Tilden’s fragile wildlife

By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff
Thursday October 25, 2001
Several Berkeley residents who attended a public meeting called by the Army Corps of Engineers Monday are sounding the alarm about a proposed development in the East Bay hills. -more-

Alameda dominates meet

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday October 25, 2001
The Berkeley High cross-country team has been chasing league leader Alameda for the last several years, and Wednesday’s ACCAL meet at Tilden Park was no exception, as the ’Jackets finished second to a huge crowd of Alameda runners. -more-

Resolution was embarrassing

Joe Willingham Berkeley
Thursday October 25, 2001
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Liberal cities will not follow Berkeley’s lead

John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Thursday October 25, 2001
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Bears upset No. 19 Santa Clara

Daily Planet Wire Services
Thursday October 25, 2001
The Cal women’s volleyball team upset No. 19 Santa Clara, 3-2 (30-21, 30-26, 24-30, 25-30, 18-16) Tuesday night at Haas Pavilion. The Bears were led by junior outside hitter Leah Young, who had a career-high 19 kills, 12 digs and a .319 hitting percentage (19 kills, four errors, 47 attempts). Young also served well and had several key plays during the five-game match. -more-

Dudgeon means resentment

James K. Sayre Oakland
Thursday October 25, 2001
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South Asian culture exposed this week

By Nilanga S. Jayasinghe Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday October 25, 2001
To increase awareness of South Asian culture, student groups at UC Berkeley will hold their annual South Asian Awareness Week beginning Saturday. -more-

Dudgeon means ill-humor

Robert R. Piper Berkeley
Thursday October 25, 2001
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September 11 Response Calendar

Staff
Thursday October 25, 2001
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Stand up, speak out

J. B. Neilands Berkeley
Thursday October 25, 2001
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Oakland airport’s access badges missing

The Associated Press
Thursday October 25, 2001

Pacifica Foundation’s exec. director fired by new chair

Daily Planet staff
Thursday October 25, 2001

Northrop Grumman earnings rise as it eyes acquisition

The Associated Press
Thursday October 25, 2001

Hershey closing plants, one in Calif. plans to cut more than 1,100 jobs

The Associated Press
Thursday October 25, 2001

Disney buys Fox Family

The Associated Press
Thursday October 25, 2001

Editorials

BART union, leaders make a deal; trains running on time

By Margie Mason The Associated Press
Thursday October 25, 2001
SAN FRANCISCO — Hundreds of thousands of commuters awoke Wednesday to news that Bay Area Rapid Transit trains would be running after an overnight deal between management and a union averted a strike. -more-

Proud to live in Berkeley

Michael Bauce Berkeley
Thursday October 25, 2001
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