College students say admissions cheats minorities
Student activists criticized UC Berkeley’s admission practices and launched a campaign to boost minority student enrollment, at a press conference Thursday. -more-
Student activists criticized UC Berkeley’s admission practices and launched a campaign to boost minority student enrollment, at a press conference Thursday. -more-
The 20-somethings in slacks breeze into a café on University Avenue, hardly taking notice of a woman sitting hunched with her back to the sunlit doorway. They don’t know that she lived for 12 years in a cave smaller than the café’s restroom or that she has come here to help them along the path to enlightenment and happiness. -more-
There is a full slate of college soccer this weekend in Berkeley, with Cal’s men and women’s teams both playing two games against nationally-ranked teams. -more-
Winona LaDuke has used nearly every form of writing to tell the story of Native Americans through their eyes. Via essays, speeches, poetry and fiction, she’s been telling the tale of a wounded culture trying to restore ancient patterns of life, and how 19th and 20th century consumerism and militarism undermine those efforts. An overview of her oeuvre, The Winona LaDuke Reader, was published by Voyageur Press this year and will be discussed by the author at Black Oak Books on Sunday evening. -more-
n Freshman surprise: Redshirt freshman Chris Mandarino got his first start at fullback last week and made a good impression with three catches for 41 yards, including a great catch on an 18-yard touchdown reception. -more-
UC Berkeley again found itself in the hot seat Wednesday when plans to stop the distribution of red, white and blue ribbons on campus Sept.11 were blasted as un-American. -more-
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Two Berkeley High School students were injured during a brawl involving roughly 50 students Wednesday afternoon at Civic Center Park. -more-
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With a ballot initiative vote to improve pedestrian safety still two months away, the Berkeley Police Department Wednesday got a jump on dangerous drivers. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gray Davis signed a $98.9 billion hard-times state budget Thursday that makes $9 billion in cuts, trims the state payroll by 7,000 jobs and leaves Capitol budget players open to criticism they did too little too late to prevent worse cuts next year. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Crime in California increased 3.7 percent last year over 2000, the state attorney general said Thursday, though violent crime dropped 0.8 percent over the same period. Total property crime was up 6 percent. -more-
SANTA CRUZ — Federal agents raided a marijuana farm Thursday and arrested the owners, who grow the pot for a medical users club, surprising community members and local law enforcement. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Federal prosecutors announced a 36-count grand jury indictment Thursday against four executives charged with defrauding investors in a public technology company of $140 million in a “cook the books” scheme. -more-
LOS ANGELES — EBay Inc. said Thursday it is considering legal action against a parody Web site called E-Gray that lampoons Gov. Gray Davis and is produced by his opponent’s campaign. -more-
LOS ANGELES— A police officer arrested last week for alleged drunken driving was charged Thursday with manufacturing the “date-rape” drug GHB, prosecutors said. -more-
A Berkeley-based nonprofit group announced the availability this week of a second edition of its free guide that provides information to disabled people trying to navigate sites around San Francisco. -more-
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College students say admissions cheats minorities By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-06-2002
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State budget cuts bruise university By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-06-2002
Suing the city Howie Muir Berkeley 09-06-2002
Winona LaDuke Speaks to the Seventh Generation By Brian Kluepfel Special to the Daily Planet 09-06-2002
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UC Berkeley defends its patriotism By Kurtis Alexander and Matthew Artz and Matthew Artz 09-06-2002
Planner commissioner sets record straight Zelda Bronstein, Chair, Planning Commission 09-06-2002
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Two injured in high school brawl Matthew ArtzDaily Planet Staff 09-06-2002
Teachers get more recognition Wendy Stephens, Berkeley 09-06-2002
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Two months into fiscal year Davis signs budget By Jim Wasserman The Associated Press 09-06-2002
California crime up 3.7 percent The Associated Press 09-06-2002
DEA raids medical marijuana farm The Associated Press 09-06-2002
East Bay car dealers see sales upswing amid slow year By Sophia Tareen Special to the Daily Planet 09-06-2002
Executives of defunct tech firm charged 09-06-2002
EBay weighing legal options against Simon parody site The Associated Press 09-06-2002
LA officer charged with manufacturing date rape drug 09-06-2002
Turkey Patrol Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-05-2002
Disabled are able to be erotic Teresa Cochran Berkeley 09-05-2002
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New high school schedule unfair By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-05-2002
Not on my show Frank Moore, Berkeley 09-05-2002
Harrison Park pollution threatens homeless shelter By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-05-2002
Why pay for this programming? Jim Hultman Berkeley 09-05-2002
Suspicious suitcase contains only a sweater Daily Planet Wire Service 09-05-2002
Livermore lab settles 1999 worker discrimination claim Daily Planet Wire Service 09-05-2002
Oakland police suspect 77th murder Daily Planet Wire Service 09-05-2002
Davis to sign budget, lawmakers prepare for next battle By Jessica Brice The Associated Press 09-05-2002
Gates debuts software as part of entertainment push The Associated Press 09-05-2002
Teachers and insurance companies are pushing public insurance By Jessica Brice The Associated Press 09-05-2002
Fields fall short on first day of soccer Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-04-2002
Trade dog park for ball park Maris Arnold, Berkeley 09-04-2002
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Bears try to keep even keel after blowout win By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-04-2002
School district gets news of cash windfall By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-04-2002
The bounds of hate Will Youmans, Berkeley 09-04-2002
City’s rejected housing plan draws lawsuit Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-04-2002
How to give a housing subsidy Rhiannon, Berkeley 09-04-2002
Suit filed against county superintendent By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-04-2002
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Gov. to cut $750 million from budget By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 09-04-2002
Judge blocks sale of Napster’s assets The Associated Press 09-04-2002
Claremont pays up By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-03-2002
Rumsfield looks to Berkeley Nathan Jones, Berkeley 09-03-2002
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A’s tally 19 straight wins after beating Royals By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 09-03-2002
ACLU confronts Berkeley Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-03-2002
Kudos to Longfellow staff Sue Dickey,Berkeley 09-03-2002
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Harmonious Niners setting sights on Rams, Super Bowl By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 09-03-2002
KPFA still pulling for more control By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-03-2002
Look behind the lines for answers to Iraq Carolyn Scarr, Berkeley 09-03-2002
Berkeley’s largest gay soiree growing Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-03-2002
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Union workers rally in LA to support dockworkers By Paul Wilborn The Associated Press 09-03-2002
Working the weekend By Carol Hunter Special to the Daily Planet 09-02-2002
A vote for pedestrian safety Deborah Green, Berkeley 09-02-2002
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Instant impact By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-02-2002
Pacifica radio at it again Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-02-2002
Don’t forget water sports at Eastshore Paul Kamen, Chairperson, Berkeley Waterfront Commission 09-02-2002
High School says less is more By Mike Rosen-Molina Special to the Daily Planet 09-02-2002
A vote for City Council James Bianco, Berkeley 09-02-2002
New bus rates take effect Sunday Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-02-2002
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State legislature finally passes budget, adjourns By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 09-02-2002
California financial privacy issues go down fighting By Louise Chu The Associated Press 09-02-2002
MLB players and owners reconcile By Casey McKinney Special to the Daily Planet 08-31-2002
Hate crimes are not games Tzurit Buskila Berkeley 08-31-2002
A reminder of west Berkeley’s industrial heritage By Susan Cerny Special to the Daily Planet 08-31-2002
Author Dennis McNally looks deep inside the Dead By Brian Kluepfel Special to the Daily Planet 08-31-2002
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Cal women’s soccer wins opener By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-31-2002
More trouble over housing By John Geluardi Special to the Daily Planet 08-31-2002
Ballfield potential for a headache Dorothy Bryant Berkeley 08-31-2002
Cal vs. Baylor - 12:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium 08-31-2002
New school principal tackles old problems By Dan Krauss Special to the Daily Planet 08-31-2002
These feet were made for walking Art Weber El Cerrito 08-31-2002
Deal historic, says baseball commissioner By Ronald Blum The Associated Press 08-31-2002
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First solo exhibit for Berkeley wheat weaver By Liz O’Connell-Gates Special to the Daily Planet 08-31-2002