Annthea Whittaker/ Special to the Daily Planet 
              Berkeley resident Raymond Nat Turner reads Ralph Ellison's “Invisible Man” before a citywide series of public discussions about the book.
Annthea Whittaker/ Special to the Daily Planet Berkeley resident Raymond Nat Turner reads Ralph Ellison's “Invisible Man” before a citywide series of public discussions about the book.

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‘Invisible Man’ appears everywhere in Berkeley

By Brian Kluepfel, Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday August 15, 2002

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark publication of Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man.” With its jazzy rhythms and unadulterated views of racism, the 581-page opus won the 1953 National Book Award, and today it continues to challenge readers to enter the dark corners of the American psyche. -more-



Tell it to Congress

Sylvia Levy
Thursday August 15, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Cal Shakespeare takes off with Chekhov

By Robert Hall, Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday August 15, 2002

Theater -more-



Arts Calendar

Staff
Thursday August 15, 2002


Out & About Calendar

Staff
Thursday August 15, 2002


Thursday, August 15

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Battle at linebacker full of experienced players

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Thursday August 15, 2002

Three seniors are competing for final
spot alongside Klotsche and Nixon
-more-



City puts heat on delinquent landlord again

Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff
Thursday August 15, 2002

The city is prepared to take control of a student boarding house owned by a landlord notorious for substandard housing. -more-



How about shuttles?

Shirley Barker
Thursday August 15, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Chavez’s three-run blast carries A’s past Blue Jays

The Associated Press
Thursday August 15, 2002

OAKLAND – Billy Koch needed just 12 pitches to redeem himself after a shaky outing. -more-



Earthquake maps show most of county vulnerable

Daily Planet Wire Service
Thursday August 15, 2002

New Department of Conservation maps show that a significant portion of Alameda County could experience landslides and unstable ground conditions during a major earthquake. -more-



Concern for UC Transit tax

Charlie Betcher
Thursday August 15, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Memoir follows untimely death

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff
Thursday August 15, 2002

“When I’m in the air on a clear day, I don’t want it to end. When I’m on the ground I can’t wait to be back up in the sky,” wrote Barbara Cushman Rowell for her forthcoming memoir, “Flying South: A Pilot’s Inner Journey,” from Berkeley-based Ten Speed Press. “The cascading sensations of feeling vulnerable and exhilarated at the same time are much like falling in love.” -more-



News of the Weird

Staff
Thursday August 15, 2002

Slowest police pursuit ever -more-



Features

UC Berkeley student newspaper to retain campus office

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff
Thursday August 15, 2002

UC Berkeley’s student-run newspaper, which was recently faced with the threat of eviction, will retain its campus office. However, the Daily Californian may be forced to cede some of its space to other student groups. -more-


Berkeley starts monitoring for signs of West Nile Virus

By Annthea Whittaker, Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday August 15, 2002

The virus is not known to exist in California -more-


Divers pump oil from sunken ship near Golden Gate

Staff
Thursday August 15, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Just outside San Francisco Bay, about 17 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge, teams of divers are braving frigid, murky water to pump thick oil from a ship that sank nearly 50 years ago. -more-


Bay Area Briefs

Staff
Thursday August 15, 2002

Shark sighting prompts
closing of Stinson Beach
-more-


Animal rights group declares frog contest inhumane

Staff
Thursday August 15, 2002

ANGELS CAMP — An animal rights group has declared the famed Calaveras County Jumping Frog Jubilee and similar contests around the country cruel and inhumane, saying frogs should not be taken from their native habitat for human entertainment. -more-


Report: California schools Academic Performance Index flawed

The Associated Press
Thursday August 15, 2002

SANTA ANA — Lawmakers called for repairs to California’s sweeping school performance system after a newspaper reported it was so flawed that one in five students aren’t tested and millions of dollars were awarded based on unreliable scores. -more-


Terrorism response forum starts in SF

Daily Planet Wire Service
Thursday August 15, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO – The Federal Transit Administration's top official was in San Francisco on Wednesday to welcome about 100 transportation and security officials to a two-day forum on terrorism response coordination. -more-


Fed’s top business crime fighter under scrutiny

By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press
Thursday August 15, 2002

Suit says U.S. Justice Dept.
official hid information
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Editorial

History

Staff
Thursday August 15, 2002

Today’s Highlight in History: -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

History 08-15-2002

Company clones cows to produce medicine 08-14-2002

News of the Weird 08-13-2002

California jobless rate dips 08-12-2002

Briefs 08-10-2002

Rash of toddler falls sparks preventative reminders 08-09-2002

News

‘Invisible Man’ appears everywhere in Berkeley By Brian Kluepfel, Special to the Daily Planet 08-15-2002

Tell it to Congress Sylvia Levy 08-15-2002

Cal Shakespeare takes off with Chekhov By Robert Hall, Special to the Daily Planet 08-15-2002

Arts Calendar Staff 08-15-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 08-15-2002

Battle at linebacker full of experienced players By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 08-15-2002

City puts heat on delinquent landlord again Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-15-2002

How about shuttles? Shirley Barker 08-15-2002

Chavez’s three-run blast carries A’s past Blue Jays The Associated Press 08-15-2002

Earthquake maps show most of county vulnerable Daily Planet Wire Service 08-15-2002

Concern for UC Transit tax Charlie Betcher 08-15-2002

Memoir follows untimely death By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 08-15-2002

News of the Weird Staff 08-15-2002

UC Berkeley student newspaper to retain campus office By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 08-15-2002

Berkeley starts monitoring for signs of West Nile Virus By Annthea Whittaker, Special to the Daily Planet 08-15-2002

Divers pump oil from sunken ship near Golden Gate Staff 08-15-2002

Bay Area Briefs Staff 08-15-2002

Animal rights group declares frog contest inhumane Staff 08-15-2002

Report: California schools Academic Performance Index flawed The Associated Press 08-15-2002

Terrorism response forum starts in SF Daily Planet Wire Service 08-15-2002

Fed’s top business crime fighter under scrutiny By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press 08-15-2002

Skatepark Ready to roll Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 08-14-2002

This is what I think of tarweed Jim Sharp Berkeley 08-14-2002

Calendar of Community Events & Activities 08-14-2002

Cal’s corner corps getting thin By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-14-2002

Former county board member plans to sue superintendent By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 08-14-2002

Sanitation standards are in the toilet Zach Tomcich Berkeley 08-14-2002

Coughlin breaks backstroke world record Daily Planet Wire Services 08-14-2002

Study: Berkeley 2nd safest for walkers By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 08-14-2002

We can all clean our smokestacks Charlene M. Woodcock Berkeley 08-14-2002

Mullin takes new front office job with Warriors The Associated Press 08-14-2002

World Food Prize winner applauded By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 08-14-2002

Your big mess is my minor problem Don Read Berkeley 08-14-2002

Police use Elvis to encourage teens to drive safely Daily Planet Wire Service 08-14-2002

$900,000 mistake a boon to school district By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 08-13-2002

The benefits of height limits Carol Denney 08-13-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 08-13-2002

No baseball strike date set By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press 08-13-2002

Rents still down Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-13-2002

Pool plan appears all wet Estelle Jelinek 08-13-2002

Armstrong eager to play for Raiders The Associated Press 08-13-2002

Home sales steady By Scott Heil, Special to the Daily Planet 08-13-2002

Reconsidering council chambers Dona Spring 08-13-2002

School district lands cheaper plan By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 08-13-2002

UC union wins transit money battle Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-13-2002

History Staff 08-13-2002

Gunman gets away with cash from credit union Matthew Artz 08-13-2002

Homemade bomb blows off San Leandro man’s hand The Associated Press 08-13-2002

Bay Area Briefs Staff 08-13-2002

Sierra Club cleans Richmond creek Daily Planet Wire Service 08-13-2002

Boxer tours Oakland shores to inspect port security Daily Planet Wire Service 08-13-2002

Senate confirms Freeman to head California power authority The Associated Press 08-13-2002

Psychologist testifies: Stayner highly psychotic The Associated Press 08-13-2002

National COC to develop American Indian businesses Staff 08-13-2002

Bankruptcy fears up at United after US Airways filing By Dave Carpenter, The Associated Press 08-13-2002

Los Angeles Archdiocese budget hit Staff 08-13-2002

Briefs Staff 08-13-2002

UW scientist probes Indian myth for tsunami clues By Elizabeth Murtaugh, The Associated Press 08-13-2002

California condors head south by plane The Associated Press 08-13-2002

Bush calls on citizens in forum on the economyBush calls on citizens in forum on the economy By Lawrence L. Knutson, The Associated Press 08-13-2002

Slain journalist Daniel Pearl buried By Paul Wilborn, The Associated Press 08-13-2002

Berkeley arts fest begins on high note By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 08-12-2002

AC Transit’s only hope may be a parcel tax and more riders Steve Geller Berkeley 08-12-2002

Soriano sparks Yankees to win over Mulder By Ben Walker The Associated Press 08-12-2002

Buried creek could resurface in downtown By Chris Nichols Special to the Daily Planet 08-12-2002

Hypocrisy in the height initiative? Richard Register Berkeley 08-12-2002

Major League players likely to set strike date Monday By Ronald Blum The Associated Press 08-12-2002

Pedestrian safety on ballot By John Geluardi Special to the Daily Planet 08-12-2002

More downplaying height limits Lenora Young Berkeley 08-12-2002

Bay Area leaders want say on Iraq Daily Planet Wire Report 08-12-2002

Bay Area Briefs 08-12-2002

Napster assets up for auction The Associated Press 08-12-2002

Small businesses looking better By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 08-10-2002

Particle matter a serious matter Sara MacKusick Chair of the Community Environmental Advisory Commission 08-10-2002

An unusual building system was developed in Berkeley By Susan Cerny Special to the Daily Planet 08-10-2002

Mime Troupe lampoons U.S. policy By Robert Hall Special to the Daily Planet 08-10-2002

Arts Calendar 08-10-2002

Calendar of Community Events & Activities 08-10-2002

Keeping Boller healthy is job one for O-line By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-10-2002

Last call for candidates By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 08-10-2002

Restricted waterfront parking on the agenda Steve White Berkeley 08-10-2002

Academy considering moving part of Oscars to New York The Associated Press 08-10-2002

AC Transit puts tax on ballot Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 08-10-2002

Thanks from the seniors, Berkeley Kiyo Eshima Berkeley 08-10-2002

Two charged with attempted murder at San Francisco airport Daily Planet Wire Service 08-10-2002

Low-frequency sonar a high risk in the water Sophia Roberts Carmel Valley 08-10-2002

State’s jobless rate dips as 7,500 payroll jobs are added The Associated Press 08-10-2002

Political hotshot at helm of Bates’ mayoral campaign By John Geluardi, Special to the Daily Planet 08-09-2002

Much of the city a stage during Berkeley Arts Festival By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet 08-09-2002

Arts Calendar 08-09-2002

Out & About Calendar 08-09-2002

Bears glad to be staying in Berkeley for fall practices By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 08-09-2002

Asbestos concerns in the district David Richardson, Director, Ward 4 Berkeley 08-09-2002

Strike threatens Cal’s fall classes By Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-09-2002

Lowe outduels Zito for his 16th victory By Howard Ulman, The Associated Press 08-09-2002

Is it ironic? Randa Baramki, Berkeley 08-09-2002

San Pablo Avenue activist couple fights eviction By Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-09-2002

Union, owners agree on minor issues By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press 08-09-2002

Fair housing, fair process for all Rhiannon Berkeley 08-09-2002

Traffic monitoring system pleases Bay Area planners By Karen Gaudette, The Associated Press 08-09-2002

Oakland shooting brings city’s murder toll to 69 Daily Planet Wire Service 08-09-2002

Latinos will learn basics of running for office Daily Planet Wire Service 08-09-2002

WorldCom Inc. uncovers another $3.3 billion in improper accounting By Matt Moore, The Associated Press 08-09-2002

FERC says state has contract deals with 5 generators The Associated Press 08-09-2002

State housing affordability continues downward spiral The Associated Press 08-09-2002

HOME & GARDEN: Making your dorm room livable The Associated Press 08-09-2002

Gardeners: Make friends with ladybugs By Lee Reich, The Associated Press 08-09-2002

The fee is legal but the tactic isn’t Car Talk: by Tom and Ray Magliozzi 08-09-2002

Doctor who examined Stayner’s methods often criticized By Brian Melley, The Associated Press 08-09-2002

State commission approves state funds for plan to end PG&E bankruptcy By Angela Watercutter, The Associated Press 08-09-2002

Body of slain Wall Street Journal reporter arrives in Los Angeles By Paul Wilborn, The Associated Press 08-09-2002

Who wants a vehicle that screams "LOOK AT ME"? By Bruce Hotchkiss © AutoWire.Net 08-09-2002

NC committee votes to ban Quran reading assignment The Associated Press 08-09-2002

Catwalk collapse spills guests into aquarium shark tank By Brett Martel, The Associated Press 08-09-2002