Amanda Chung
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A scathing open letter to every 'Works Cited' page we've had to write
You’re like that last pair of shoes that we realize we forgot to pack after wrestling our luggage shut for 15 minutes. Or that stupid discussion response we remember as we’re about to fall asleep at 2 a.m. Just when we think we’re home free, you pop up to remind us that our happiness really is too good to be true. → Read More
Editors' note: Happy Halloween from the Daily Clog!
Get ready to brave the cold winds of Berkeley to pull off that iconic Halloween costume and enjoy the ghoulish festivities tonight. Luckily for you, the Clog has created a spooky collection of content to get you started. → Read More
The course evaluation makeover that we all need and deserve
The quality control that is implied by the evals is important, but the questions they pose are far from perfect. Take notes, Chancellor Christ. → Read More
Man vs. food: Can anyone eat a whole Sliver pizza?
We at the Clog want to answer the burning question: Can an average person eat an entire Sliver pizza in a single sitting? → Read More
Once again, spring break reminded us why it's the best break
Fresh off the blissful week that left us all too soon, we at the Clog have got our fair share of reasons why spring break reigns supreme. → Read More
6 things we wish were actually April Fool's jokes
While harmless jokes are all good and fun, they've got nothing on this list of real-life truths that we wish were April Fool's jokes. → Read More
A breakup letter to an incoming student's healthy sleep schedule
Dear healthy sleep schedule, our recent acceptance to UC Berkeley comes with the undeniable truth that our circadian rhythms will never be the same. → Read More
Bring a smile to someone's face on Random Acts of Kindness Day
There’s no limit to the random acts of kindness that we can carry out. We at the Clog have plenty of ideas on how you can make the most of this special day. → Read More
A tech review for us technically challenged plebeians
We're here to offer you neither comprehensive nor correct explanations of all of the tech concepts that are swirling around us today. → Read More
Why it's OK to be sad about going back to school
It seems as though our hearts have betrayed our minds as the dreaded back-to-school blues kick in as we head into a new semester. → Read More
A look into the diary of a student during winter break
We at the Clog have documented the inevitable degeneration all of us experience when it comes to being home for just a bit too long. → Read More
The most magical time of the entire year is finally here
As the fall semester draws to a close, we're rapidly approaching the most magical time of the year, and our excitement for this season is rapidly growing. → Read More
Stages of writing a semesterlong research paper in 1 week
As the blood rushes through our highly caffeinated bodies, we reflect back on the road of grief that got us to this point. → Read More
Please don't go: realizing your beloved roommate is going abroad
We’ve cherished the talks and snacks we’ve shared, yet all good things must come to an end. Our roommate's time abroad next semester looms in the distance. → Read More
Long distance friendships: a love story greater than The Notebook
While the joys of coming home are endless, one exciting event rises far above the rest: seeing our best friend. → Read More
Why you shouldn't even start to think about finals
Just as how moms are sometimes able to lift cars off of their children, we too are capable of remarkable feats in times of crisis. → Read More
Forget finals, November is internship season
November is known for a sudden increase in facial hair and Daylight Saving Time, but In Berkeley it's the time when people begin hunting for internships. → Read More
A letter to our lost water bottle
Words can’t begin to describe how sorry we are that we forgot you. We ran back to class as soon as we realized that half of our heart was missing. → Read More
Memoir of a literal loser: Everything is missing in action
“I know it’s around here somewhere.” “I swear I just had it...” “I could have sworn I put it right there!” → Read More
Our love-hate relationship with the wonders of sleep
If we had to pick a slogan for our lives, it would probably have to be, “I’m so tired.” A close runner-up would be, “I’m hungry." → Read More