First-Generation Students' Perspectives

DG: Going Down the Drain

Ever wondered why people are so obsessed with some “blade” and can’t stop “dreaming in a dream” (see “Amygdala”)? Well, let’s unpack this beautiful irony that is Drain Gang, or DG, a subculture of electronic rap that has taken over the internet and the world at large. On this episode of “Thru the Grapevine,” three local Berkeley drainers who are fans of DG discuss what the movement means to them and how it has evolved on campus.

Horsetail: Urban Nature in the Bay Area

“Horsetail” is a podcast about the gardens, parks and preserves around the Bay Area, and the people that care and cultivate these spaces. How can we properly appreciate nature surrounded by highways and skyscrapers? How can we preserve these spaces to the best of our ability? And can we coexist nature with the urban presence of the Bay Area? “Horsetail” aims to explore these questions over an exploration of the sprawl of the city.

Spooky Stories: Beach House Scaries

On this episode of Spooky Stories, join us as Sophia Risin shares a supernatural and mysterious encounter from the sea shore.

First-Generation Students' Perspectives

A multi-episode series focused on the discussion of shared and intertwined experiences that various cultural first-generation students have undergone. This series highlights the impacts of their experiences that helped prove the continuation of developing and changing one's identities. This is an original series created by Roco Ramon Contreras.

Cookie Clash: Crumbl vs. Insomnia

On this episode of The Foggy Economy we are taking a look at the newest cookie places on Telegraph, Insomnia and Crumbl cookies. Join host Hannah Kaminker as she uncovers the history of chain restaurants in Berkeley and talks to students about their preferences for a post study snack. Sound credit: Slowtown, Doug Organ