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UC releases 2011 admissions dataUC Berkeley admitted nearly 18 percent fewer California residents to its freshman class for the 2011-12 academic year than in the past two years, while out-of-state and international student admissions have steadily increased - a change campus officials attribute to the current financial crisis and an effort to increase diversity on campus.
More selective UCs still less diverse than other campusesThe University of California admitted significantly more nonresident freshmen and fewer California residents for the 2011-12 academic year than in past years. And while the system's more selective schools attracted the most out-of-state students, they remained less diverse than campuses with less competitive admissions, according to data released Monday by the UC Office of the President.
Early ReportNext week, the Cal football team will hold its last open spring practice at San Ramon Valley High, the stomping grounds of 2012 quarterback recruit Zach Kline.
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UC releases 2011 admissions dataUC Berkeley admitted nearly 18 percent fewer California residents to its freshman class for the 2011-12 academic year than in the past two years, while out-of-state and international student admissions have steadily increased - a change campus officials attribute to the current financial crisis and an effort to increase diversity on campus.
More selective UCs still less diverse than other campusesThe University of California admitted significantly more nonresident freshmen and fewer California residents for the 2011-12 academic year than in past years. And while the system's more selective schools attracted the most out-of-state students, they remained less diverse than campuses with less competitive admissions, according to data released Monday by the UC Office of the President.
Studies question structural design of Lower SproulStudies conducted by engineers in the early design phase of the Lower Sproul Plaza renovation project have led the Department of Facilities Services to raise concerns about the ability of the plaza to support significant weight.
Downtown district may see new funds The Downtown Berkeley Business Improvement District, responsible for improving the business and consumer climate in the area, may soon have four times as much money to work with in its ongoing effort to revitalize Downtown Berkeley, as the district looks to adopt a new method of collecting funds from property owners.
Location restrictions could be ahead for Berkeley drug storesIn response to a string of competing drug stores in Berkeley - and rumors of even more locations opening - Mayor Tom Bates, along with Councilmembers Laurie Capitelli and Susan Wengraf, have authored a recommendation that would require the location of new or expanded drug stores to be a minimum of 1,000 feet away from existing stores.
Sports
Early ReportNext week, the Cal football team will hold its last open spring practice at San Ramon Valley High, the stomping grounds of 2012 quarterback recruit Zach Kline.
GBaum's WorldAs a Berkeley student, how often do you think about, well, Berkeley, on the macro scale? Are you happy to tell people that you study here? Does the press - positive or negative - affect your mood or opinions? I think most would agree that it is important that our school be represented well in whatever we choose. We are the "top public university in the world," so it is important that we act that way, right?
Opinion
A Call To ActionThursday's announcement that all four Student Action executive candidates were elected into their respective offices by commanding margins is a sign of high expectations.
Quitting The QuotasFrom Telegraph Avenue to the Solano Shopping District, empty storefronts are an omnipresent element of Berkeley's business community. As we have stated in the past, we firmly believe that city administrators need to take action to ensure that the city provides the most attractive climate possible for business owners. We have previously called for a review of often-lengthy permit process and the expedited improvement of local zoning laws.
Fighting for the freedom to speakSince the birth of our country, the rights of a free press have been linked to the survival of democracy. In fact, Thomas Jefferson once suggested that he'd prefer anarchy to a country without newspapers.
Sex on Tuesday: Conquering the OrgasmIt's strange how the words, "But ... I can't orgasm off of sex. I've never been able to," always come out in a faint whisper. The tone of "shameful confession" is adopted frequently. Sitting by your side in the confessional box, I reply in a steady voice, "There is a way."