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The University of California Berkeley Law School's Dean Erwin Chemerinsky's graduation dinner at his home was disrupted by a Palestinian American Berkeley Law student, sparking an ugly incident. The student picked up a microphone and stood before the gathering, prompting discussion about the incident.
The University of California, Berkeley, ranked as one of the world's top universities, is offering a course called "The Art of Fighting Games," which teaches students how to play fighting games, improve their form, and learn about Japanese culture and the gaming industry. The course includes attendance, homework, fighting tournaments, and a final project, and aims to change public opinion on gaming as an educational medium. This reflects a broader trend of video games being taken more seriously in education, as seen with the use of Minecraft in schools through Minecraft Education.
A graduate student at the University of California, Berkeley, managed to save thousands of dollars in rent by commuting from his home in Los Angeles via plane. The student, known as "greateranglia" on Reddit, came up with the idea to avoid the expensive Bay Area rent while attending his one-year Civil Engineering program. By the end of his program, he spent a total of $5,592.66 on his commute, including parking and in-flight wifi. Despite the long hours and frequent flights, he successfully attended all his classes without missing any. This unconventional approach to saving on rent has gained attention, with others sharing their own super commuting experiences.
A graduate student, known as Bill, gained viral attention after revealing his unconventional strategy to avoid expensive rent in the Bay Area while attending UC Berkeley. Bill commuted by plane between Los Angeles and San Francisco three times a week, treating the journey as a trip rather than a mere commute. He documented his expenses, totaling $5,592.66, and spent approximately 75,955 minutes on his commute. While some questioned if he actually saved money considering the extra time spent traveling, Bill cited "yolo" reasons as his motivation for attempting something unique.
Former San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who was ousted in a recall vote, has been named the founding executive director of the University of California, Berkeley law school's new Criminal Law & Justice Center. Boudin said the center will evaluate the outcomes of specific policies and communicate to the public which policy changes are essential to enhancing public safety and justice. He also announced that he won't seek elected office in 2024.
Elizabeth Hoover, a University of California Berkeley associate professor, apologized for falsely claiming to be Native American her "whole life." Hoover, who was hired in 2020 to research Native American food systems, admitted to finding no records of tribal citizenship for any of her family members after doing genealogical research. Many on campus are calling for her resignation and removal from all positions and opportunities obtained with her false identity. UC Berkeley spokesperson Janet Gilmore said the university is unable to address personnel matters that violate privacy rights.
A suspect linked to multiple sexual assaults on and around the University of California Berkeley campus has been arrested by California authorities. The suspect's name has not been revealed, but Palo Alto Police announced the arrest of Daniel Widyanto Condronimpuno, 34, of Palm Beach, Florida, in connection with a Palo Alto sexual assault. The suspect is charged with attempted rape by force, sexual penetration by force, assault with intent to commit rape, forcible sexual battery, false imprisonment, felony battery, assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, and preventing someone from summoning help with a wireless communication device. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incidents to contact UCPD at 510-642-6760.