When a pro-Palestine protester snatched an Israeli flag from a counter-protester on the steps of UC Berkeley’s Sproul Hall this week, it seemed as if it could go the way …
By Samantha Delouya | CNN College campuses across the country have been thrown into disarray by pro-Palestinian demonstrations this month. While the demands among protesters vary at each university, nearly …
BERKELEY — The number of tents pitched at a pro-Palestine encampment at UC Berkeley more than doubled over the weekend, but university officials say they’re not changing their approach. Up …
In times of turmoil, student activism has historically sought to spur change, safeguard free speech and protect human rights. But whether these campus demonstrations actually make a difference often depends …
By The Associated Press Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up on an increasing number of college campuses following last week’s arrest of more than 100 demonstrators at …
BERKELEY — Berkeley residents living in District 7 have a new city council representative in Cecilia Lunaparra, whose victory in an election of fewer than 500 votes was certified Friday. Lunaparra, …
BERKELEY — A seat on the Berkeley City Council left vacant by Councilmember Rigel Robinson’s sudden resignation will likely be filled by 22-year-old Cecilia Lunaparra, according to updated election results …
BERKELEY — The race between two UC Berkeley students for Berkeley’s District 7 City Council seat is tight but so far is leaning in Cecilia Lunaparra’s favor. Lunaparra, a senior …
By Vimal Patel | New York Times The dean of Berkeley’s law school is known as a staunch supporter of free speech, but things became personal for him when pro-Palestinian …
By Karen Breslau | Bloomberg Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of UC Berkeley’s School of Law and an ardent supporter of free speech, rebuked a group of students for staging a pro-Palestinian …