Chandini Dialani
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Moving back after my 'study abroad': Transitioning to in-person school
I came back to Berkeley after almost 17 months of doing my pandemic “study abroad.” Despite the strange transition period, I’m grateful to finally be back. → Read More
Club Penguin mascots as the UC Berkeley colleges
While we said goodbye to the game years ago, there’s still a waddling flightless bird in each of us waiting to sled down Ski Hill once more — go penguins! → Read More
Boost your shelf-esteem: Tips for stocking up your pantry, freezer
Having versatile meals in college can be difficult, but a well-stocked pantry and freezer can change that. Here are some tips from the Clog on stocking up. → Read More
The science of 'Star Wars': What even are pulsars, really?
The Godsheart may be sacred in the "Star Wars" universe, but it's no less important in our world! Pulsars are very significant in the field of astrophysics. → Read More
Quiz: Which UC Berkeley lecture hall should be your Zoom background?
To make it feel like you're still on campus, switch your Zoom background to a lecture hall! Take this quiz to find out the right lecture hall for you. → Read More
Chips don't lie: The Clog's guide to late-night munching
Here is a list of Clog-approved snacks to munch on if you're in a different time zone and trying to keep up with Zoom lectures, or just really hungry. → Read More
Teleport yourself into a world without COVID-19, pick up a book
Reading a book immerses you into a world where you don't make any of the decisions and nothing affects you. Watching the protagonist solve problems you'd never have to think about is like a breath of fresh air. → Read More
To eat out or cook a meal at home? That is the question
Choosing between cooking a meal at home or going out to eat can be really difficult, but we at the Clog are here to help! → Read More
The purr-fect cup of tea: My experience at KitTea Cat Cafe
On a bright winter weekend, nothing tastes better than a warm drink while being surrounded by a bunch of cats. Brightly lit with a cozy atmosphere, KitTea Cat Cafe is an ideal place to relax and take your mind off of school. → Read More
Quiz: What kind of internship will you have this summer?
It's recruiting season, and offers for summer internships are rolling in. The question ringing through many of our minds is how we'll be spending our summer. Take this quiz to find out! → Read More
Quiz: How should you take flyers from Sproul?
As the semester starts up again, you'll find that every single club is hunting for new members. Take this quiz to find out how you should respond next time someone tries to flyer you. → Read More
It's the most stressful time of the year: How to balance studying, self care
With finals right around the corner, studying for a whole semester's worth of material for multiple subjects can seem overwhelming. Read on for a guide on how to get that perfect balance between self-care and GPA-care during the stressful time that is dead week. → Read More
The secrets of caffeine: How it works
Caffeine is in almost everyone's life. In celebration of National Espresso Day, here is the Clog's scientific breakdown of how coffee works in the body. → Read More
The Clog breakdown: Cake as UC Berkeley majors
While cake is simply the afterparty of the meal, we at the Clog can't help but wonder about the cake slice each UC Berkeley major corresponds to. → Read More
Clog Report: Stanford in need of some fun, invents The Daily Slog
Following The Daily Californian’s production of its beloved The Daily Clog, Stanford is in the midst of creating its own blog, The Daily Slog. → Read More
Skip the caffeine: 5 coffee alternatives for your holiday season
From the pumpkin flavors to the peppermint infusions in most holiday drinks, here is the Clog's guide to festive drinks that aren't coffee! → Read More
Hot take: Thanksgiving is an excuse to celebrate between Halloween, Christmas
With October and December already so full, November acts as the null month. At least, that was the case until the tradition of Thanksgiving was created. → Read More
Clog Report: Ghosts of campus haunt midterm-takers
In the past week, campus staff has received multiple reports of eerie gusts of wind and lurking shadows in the night. These phantoms particularly seem to come out after dusk, Dwinelle Hall being a repeated scene for this paranormal activity. → Read More
A letter to midterms: I hate you with all my heart
To every exam I've ever taken: You never seem so intimidating in the beginning of semester — but alas, you catch up to me every time. → Read More
Go Bears: Is it considered a rallying cry, or a meme?
"Go Bears!" has become our identity. It's not only a way to boost the morale of our athletes, but a way to boost any UC Berkeley student's morale. → Read More