The Heartbeat of Berkeley: Exploring the Social and Economic Impact of Cultural Centers
Explore the vibrant scene of Berkeley’s various cultural centers which have a significant social, cultural, and economic impact on the city! Learn about the various ways these cultural nonprofits are managing financial challenges and how you as a community member can support them in our latest article by Bani Singh, one of our Community Columnists. Continue Reading
Can You Afford to Be Sick?
What makes US healthcare so expensive? Our neighbor in the north may serve some answers. While Canada and the US share similar backgrounds in culture, language, and economies, Canada’s universal healthcare system cuts healthcare prices in half compared to the US, and still outperforms the US in life expectancy and overall health.Continue Reading
The Amazon Paradox: Why Shoppers Default to One Giant
In a world where Amazon reigns supreme for online shoppers, the appeal of sticking to one giant contrasts with the freedom to explore in physical stores. This paradox sheds light on how our shopping habits have shifted, raising questions about the broader impact on consumer choices and the future of retail.Continue Reading
New Companies Play Offense in the U.S. Defense Industry
Since the end of the Cold War, the U.S. Defense Industry has been a desert of competition. New leaders, new companies, and new conflicts can bring that back.Continue Reading
Letter From the Editors: Press Freedom is Under Fire
I write to express my sincere concern for First Amendment rights and press freedom in our turbulent political atmosphere. Last week’s suspension of “The Kimmel Show Live” by ABC News and parent-company Disney is a stark warning for the state of free speech in America, setting off alarm bells about the extent of executive overreach on independent media and press organizations. Continue Reading
Populist Politics Poisons Partnership
In a polarizing world, we analyze whether international organizations will stand the test of time. As countries shift to nearshoring and quantitative barriers to trade, the fate of the WTO and its influence hangs in the balance.Continue Reading
California Schools to Ally with AI Following Landmark Legislation
Educational technology and AI integration in schools has become a policy priority on the basis of job-preparedness and media literacy.Continue Reading
The Weekly BluRB — Sept. 24th, 2025
Markets rallied after the Fed’s first rate cut of 2025, but fears of recession linger as yield curve signals danger. Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee sparked global panic, Indian tech stocks slid, and a looming U.S. government shutdown threatens to shake confidence even further. Meanwhile, Boeing’s new F-47 fighter and defense tech expansion highlight shifting military priorities as global tensions intensify.Continue Reading
The Trade War: How Recent Tariffs Will Shift the Stock Market
Trump’s new tariff policy aims to boost U.S. industries but may raise consumer costs, induce stock market volatility, and create long-term economic concerns. The recent tariff policy changes will both positively and negatively affect different stock market sectors, creating economic uncertainty and negatively influencing…Continue Reading
Trump’s Rollback on Eco-Funding: How It Could Impact Corporate ESG Strategies & Climate Careers
Trump’s climate-funding freeze sparks ESG shakeups, investor doubts, job risks, and fewer opportunities for students eyeing sustainability careers.Continue Reading