Editorials

Illustration of chef standing between electric stove and gas stove

Embrace electric stoves to decrease emissions

CITY AFFAIRS: Berkeley is setting an unprecedented example to combat our climate crisis

In the context of this lawsuit, the cooperation of those who move into new buildings seems like a small price to pay for the well-being of our planet.?
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Editorials

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All AFSCME workers deserve contracts

UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS: Giving AFSCME service workers contracts allows them to continue to positively impact the university

Although AFSCME’s recent tentative agreement with the university gives only service workers a contract, it is a step in the right direction.
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Editorials

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Campus cannot just move homeless people

CAMPUS AFFAIRS: City, campus have to provide adequate options for homeless residents before evictions

As dissent rises between the residents of People’s Park and the campus, it is important to create viable solutions for Berkeley’s homeless community.?
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Editorials

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Give student instructors the support they need

CAMPUS AFFAIRS: GSIs, TAs are necessary for any department’s long-term success; they should be treated as such

As the percentage of student instructors employed for less than 25% of a full-time schedule continues to increase, campus administrators need to be more mindful of their needs.?
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