By Wilson C. ’20 On a cold February night in Berkeley in 1974, 19 year-old UC Berkeley Freshman Patricia Hearst was kidnapped at gunpoint from her off-campus apartment, which she shared with […]
Crystal’s Darkest Hour
An Evaluation of Student Government Reform
By Wilson C. ’20 Year after year, students running for the Executive Board promise to increase transparency within the student body. As many “Senior Survivors” might note, there has been little visible […]
2020 NFL Playoff Predictions
By Wilson C. ’20 The 2019 NFL season has been one for the books, with surprise successes like the Kyle Shanahan-led 49ers, and disappointing seasons from the Rams, Falcons, and Cowboys, all […]
The Best and Worst European Cities to Visit
By Wilson C. ’20 If you’ve read my previous article, The Best and Worst US Cities to Visit, you’ll know the direction in which this article is headed. I’m about to provide […]
America’s Unidentified Supervillain: An Investigation into the Mysterious Case of D.B. Cooper
By Wilson C. ’20 On the afternoon of November 24, 1971, a routine flight between Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington quickly became the stage for one of the most notorious unsolved crimes […]
Imaginary Nation: New Caledonia
By Wilson C. ’20 The French overseas territory of New Caledonia, located in the Pacific region known as Melanesia, held an independence referendum on November 4, 2018. With an 80% turnout, 56% […]
Imaginary Nation: San Francisco
By Wilson C. ’20 San Francisco is one of the richest cities and most expensive cities in the world. It has generated quite a bit of fame and money from the tech […]
NFL Playoff Predictions
By Wilson C. ’20 The 2018 NFL season has been thrilling, full of unexpected successes like the rise of the Chicago Bears and disappointing outcomes like the demise of Mike McCarthy and […]
Imaginary Nation: United Pacific States
By Wilson C. ’20 The United States has five states who border the Pacific Ocean: Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, and California. These states are known for their beautiful coastlines, dramatic mountains, pristine […]
The Best and Worst US Cities to Visit
By Wilson C. ’20 The United States is a country with a relatively short history and you’d be hard-pressed to find a building more than 300 years old within the country, especially […]
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