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A subreddit for the community of UC Berkeley as well as the surrounding City of Berkeley, California.

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    why is everyone so skinny

    https://preview.redd.it/y0xv0ur3s3he1.png?width=386&format=png&auto=webp&s=d06fe8648d5f4caed234bc2d6e82968c9cb601e6

    guys where are the curves. at my community college everyone had a straight dumpy pulling up to class was like going to ass bakery school. here at berkeley everyone is shaped like a stick figure. ???? doesn't everyone love their sugary boba and pastries?

    0 Comments
    2025/02/04
    10:54 UTC

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    why is everyone here so skinny

    guys where are the curves. at my community college everyone had a straight dumpy pulling up to class was like going to ass bakery school. here at berkeley everyone is shaped like a stick figure. ???? doesn't everyone love their sugary boba and pastries?

    https://preview.redd.it/y8wm9llur3he1.png?width=386&format=png&auto=webp&s=7c3356ceba3291b43e8c0eca08c62b1911e3923d

    2 Comments
    2025/02/04
    10:53 UTC

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    berkeley cs ppl did something right w making a concerts wrapped

    just found out berkeley students made a concerts wrapped kinda late tbh but this da one gpt wrapper or wtv i’ll participate in 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    0 Comments
    2025/02/04
    10:32 UTC

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    why can't cs61a replace e7

    i'm a mech e major planning to minor in eecs - why doesn't cs61a replace e7?? can i petition for the substitution? i'm planning on taking cs61b and i heard that e7 isn't all that great of a class...

    referencing this which says cs61a cannot replace e7: https://me.berkeley.edu/undergraduate/semester-advising/#:\~:text=Starting%20Fall%202015%2C%20CS%2061A,Human%2DCentered%20Design%20Course%20Thread.

    alternatively: is it worth it to take both e7 and cs61a...? or just thug it out next semester in 61b lmao

    1 Comment
    2025/02/04
    10:28 UTC

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    Any signs of Portal Astrology this year?

    Early results usually come around the 1st/2nd week of February. Has anyone started seeing any signs of portal astrology that work this year? Do last year's signs work for anyone?

    6 Comments
    2025/02/04
    09:08 UTC

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    Anyone taking Philos 12A during the summer?

    I'm in Session A, lowkey idk if I even want to take it as it's not a requirement for the philosophy minor, but I figure it'll be useful. Anyone else in my session/taking logic during the summer?

    0 Comments
    2025/02/04
    08:14 UTC

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    What are the most dangerous parts of Berkeley?

    I recently moved to Berkeley end of December and I want to fight people. Any ideas for where I should go?

    13 Comments
    2025/02/04
    07:33 UTC

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    What’s it like majoring in media studies?

    1 Comment
    2025/02/04
    07:12 UTC

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    How is 8 am traffic from station burger, through fancy neighborhood to clark kerr, accross piedmont/galey/greek theater, all the way to hearst?

    I need to do this tomorrow with a short amount of time. Somedays it's bumper to bumper, some days it's smooth sailing. How's it been lately? Thanks, go bears!

    3 Comments
    2025/02/04
    06:30 UTC

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    "The American Dream"

    The American Dream

     

    A million armored vehicles thunder towards our communities

    To imprison us at the crack of dawn.

    Riding under the banner of a movement which forces

    Acknowledgement that the old dream is dead, buried, and gone.

    We are immigrants who’ve been outlawed

    By the other immigrants who came before,

    Or more accurately,

    The descendants of those who robbed, murdered, and plundered

    Their way on to freedom’s shore.

    Lady Liberty weeps at the sight

    Of the “huddled masses yearning to break free”

    Who were given up to our oppressors without a fight,

    By a counter-intuitive and most brutal decree.

    What fate awaits us in this prison, far from where we called home?

    Is it truly the American dream to be forced away,

    To be turned out and left broken, battered, and crying alone?

    0 Comments
    2025/02/04
    05:13 UTC

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    Are there more job opportunities for data science from Berkley than applied math

    Job opportunities for data science Vs applied math

    5 Comments
    2025/02/04
    04:42 UTC

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    Some current employees who are on leave said the action could disrupt the agency’s core work, including the management of federal student loans and the FAFSA form for student financial aid. The workers spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals.

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    2025/02/04
    04:38 UTC

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    What are the more dangerous parts of Berkeley?

    I recently moved to Berkeley end of December so I’m quite new to the area. Today I was almost hit by a homeless man shouting in the McDonalds on Shattuck. He was swinging around a backpack and luckily I dodged. I’m thankful he didn’t follow me out. I live and work in North Berkeley. So I want to know where it’s safe to walk. I grew up in Cupertino/San Jose and it was my first time experiencing violence.

    51 Comments
    2025/02/04
    03:51 UTC

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    Car mechanic recommendations around campus?

    I have a Camry that I need to get some body work done on. Preferably a shop that won’t rip off a girl who doesn’t know much about cars 🙏

    4 Comments
    2025/02/04
    03:05 UTC

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    Identity Logan Park Update

    my friends and i are thinking about signing a lease to all live together in a unit here. i’ve seen pretty negative reviews on reddit and i want to know for anyone living here currently if it’s changed?

    8 Comments
    2025/02/04
    02:54 UTC

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    pink hydroflask lost in stanley or latimer

    i post this in an act of desperation. i lost my pink hydroflask that's covered in stickers today (2/3). i think i probably left it at the kiklo cafe in stanley, though it might have been my latimer discussion (though i checked the classroom and it wasnt there). if anyone has it/saw it please let me know! would check the stanley lost and found if it was open but alas.

    0 Comments
    2025/02/04
    02:25 UTC

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    Places to print?

    Hello! Where r some places to print things now that moffit is closed? tyyyy

    4 Comments
    2025/02/04
    01:45 UTC

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    fall 2025 subleaser

    hello! is any female identifying individual looking for a place to live just for fall 2025? im studying abroad that semester and i have a lovely little place that’s right next to campus! its a single and will be furnished :)

    1 Comment
    2025/02/03
    23:36 UTC

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    How do I start tutoring?

    Hi! I’m a math and Econ major and I’d love to start tutoring (partially to make money, but more so just bc I love teaching). I’m fairly confident I’d be good at it bc I did a lot of it unofficially in high school and even now for my roommates and other dorm mates.

    I’m aware that the university offers tutoring services but

    1. they don’t have new spots until next semester (I didn’t know abt them earlier)
    2. there’s a huge difference between just answering one particular question for a bunch of people and actually working with an individual to supplement what they know

    and 3) I’ve heard it pays less (which is def the least of my concerns)

    My biggest question is how to get started getting my name out to other people - the only people I tutored last semester were people I met in class

    I’d love to hear from people who’ve either tutored here (at Cal) received tutoring or anyone who thinks they can help me!

    3 Comments
    2025/02/03
    23:27 UTC

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    I bought a seat cushion for my 3 hour lecture courses, this is how you school.

    It's hard not to be smug to your classmates when you're elevated and your buttocks are being gently and perfectly supported.

    11 Comments
    2025/02/03
    23:12 UTC

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    ISO Fall 2025 Housing (Fall Semester Housing Only)

    Hi there! I'm planning on graduating early and was wondering if there are usually single semester leases or sublets that open up? I need housing for the Fall 2025 semester only and don't want to take on a full year's lease. Is on-campus housing my best bet? Message me if you are subletting or are studying abroad in the Fall and need someone to take over your lease!!

    1 Comment
    2025/02/03
    22:44 UTC

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    RSF treadmills stop you at 30 minutes

    This shit is annoying as fuck im tryna get my calories burnt and this bum ass machine keeps stopping me as soon as I hit 30 mins. How do I turn this off bro

    30 Comments
    2025/02/03
    22:19 UTC

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    Thoughts on ECON 152?

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    2025/02/03
    21:09 UTC

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    what is the econ 136 curve like

    can someone from last semester's class give their input

    3 Comments
    2025/02/03
    20:35 UTC

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    Teaspoon Boba Discount!!!!!!!

    hi! want boba catering for your club/sorority/frat? i’m a campus ambassador for Teapsoon, a boba shop on University Ave. in Downtown Berkeley. if you need or want catering for boba and/or snacks for your club/org, reach out to me because I can get you a discount for Teaspoon! this could get you bulk orders to give out to students when you are tabling on Sproul, regular catering services with our baristas, and orders for coffee chats/events! the discount is flexible when I put you in contact with my boss! spread the word if you can as well; our boba is delicious! if you go to Teaspoon on your own, you can use my code: ESCOBOBA. bears like boba so pls reach out!!

    4 Comments
    2025/02/03
    20:27 UTC

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    looking for roomie fall 2025-spring 2025!!

    apt above chipotle on telegraph! i have two other roommates as well; 4 girls living here in total! 2 bedrooms, each is a double! all will be third years in the fall! pls reach out if interested!!! best location ever! washer/dryer in unit, rent 1k + 30 bucks for wifi/utilities!!

    6 Comments
    2025/02/03
    20:23 UTC

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