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UC study finds younger people more conservative

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday September 25, 2002
Young people are more conservative than their parents on school prayer, abortion and federal aid to faith-based charities, according to a new nationwide poll by UC Berkeley researchers. -more-

Here’s to democracy in Berkeley

Ron Rice Berkeley
Wednesday September 25, 2002
To the Editor: -more-

Jackets start ACCAL season by pounding on Richmond

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday September 25, 2002
Although the Berkeley High girls volleyball team had a rough preseason, there’s one thing the Yellowjackets know they can count on: dominating the Alameda Contra-Costa Athletic League. -more-

Mayor considers building new UC stadium

Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staffpandering to neighbors
Wednesday September 25, 2002
A proposal by Mayor Shirley Dean to consider moving the UC Berkeley football stadium from under an earthquake fault on the eastern side of campus has caused some pre-election rumblings. -more-

Look at immigration

Tim Aaronson El Cerrito
Wednesday September 25, 2002
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Teachers condemn cuts

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday September 25, 2002
Teachers and activists expressed concern Tuesday about cost-cutting moves that combine Berkeley High School’s visual and performing arts departments and fold the English Language Learners department into other, undetermined programs. -more-

Read your history books

Hoang Phan SJP, Berkeley
Wednesday September 25, 2002
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Journalists show distaste for fast food

By Carol Hunet Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday September 25, 2002

Summer weather takes its toll

By Alan Sayre The Associated Press
Wednesday September 25, 2002
NEW ORLEANS — Cajun fishing towns cleared out, Navy ships steamed out for the open sea and inland hotels began filling up as Tropical Storm Isidore strengthened Tuesday and headed toward the Gulf Coast. -more-

City loan to house residents displaced by fire

Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday September 25, 2002

Berkeley composer offers music amid New York’s post-Sept. 11 grief

The Associated Press
Wednesday September 25, 2002

Pit bulls bite two children, officer in Richmond

Daily Planet Wire Service
Wednesday September 25, 2002

Riders’ cross-examination ends first day

Daily Planet Wire Service
Wednesday September 25, 2002

Oakland 4th in nation for murder

Daily Planet Wire Service
Wednesday September 25, 2002

Oakland rookie cop to be arraigned on sex charges

- Daily Planet Wire Service
Wednesday September 25, 2002

Bay Area Briefs

Wednesday September 25, 2002

Governor puts off fund-raiser

The Associated Press
Wednesday September 25, 2002

Journalists banned from San Diego stem cell conference

By Paul Elias The Associated Press
Wednesday September 25, 2002

UC Davis develops guide for ranchers

Daily Planet Wire Service
Wednesday September 25, 2002

Berkeley High students question UC’s claim that 
              young people are more conservative than their parents.
Berkeley High students question UC’s claim that young people are more conservative than their parents.

Editorials

Wildfire threatens hundreds of LA homes

The Associated Press
Wednesday September 25, 2002
LA VERNE — A wildfire in the foothills above Los Angeles jumped from 8,000 acres to 12,000 acres in just a few hours Tuesday, sending smoke pouring over the sprawling metropolitan area and triggering public health warnings. -more-

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