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Cam Lippincott

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Berkeley
As seen in: The Daily Californian
Covers:  Bay Area , Social Justice, Elections, Political movements, Corruption

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Cam Lippincott’s Biography

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Reporter for the Diablo Valley College Inquirer. I am a skilled reporter who focuses on social justice issues in the Bay Area. I recently took 3rd place in the JACC awards ceremony for my article on Segregation in the Bay Area.

Will either be transferring to UC Berkeley in Fall 2024

Cam Lippincott’s Journalist Portfolio

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“A chilling effect” California lawmakers silent war on campus speech

“A chilling effect” California lawmakers silent war on campus speech

If you're a UC Berkeley student reading this, open CalCentral. You will notice that there is a new task waiti…

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47,000 UC workers win pay raises, layoff protections in UPTE and CNA contracts

47,000 UC workers win pay raises, layoff protections in UPTE and CNA contracts

University Professional and Technical Employees Communications Workers of America Local 9119, or UPTE, and th…

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UC Regents vote to raise tuition for future students

UC Regents vote to raise tuition for future students

The UC Board of Regents voted to increase tuition for future academic cohorts today as a part of the reauthor…

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Protesters, armed police swarm UC Berkeley at turbulent Turning Point USA event

Protesters, armed police swarm UC Berkeley at turbulent Turning Point USA event

Hundreds of protesters and police officers armed in riot gear clashed in a series of tense confrontations and…

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65,000 UC workers announce systemwide strike Nov. 17-18

65,000 UC workers announce systemwide strike Nov. 17-18

Citing a growing cost of living and affordability crisis, the American Federation of State, County and Munici…

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Protests and closures planned ahead of UC Berkeley TPUSA event

Protests and closures planned ahead of UC Berkeley TPUSA event

Turning Point USA, or TPUSA, will make the final stop of its nationwide tour at Zellerbach Hall this Monday a…

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Articles

UC Berkeley expands AI use in mass communications

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By Alice Conry, Cam Lippincott
| The Daily Californian Verified
Various public communications from campus, including from known figures UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons and Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Oliver O’Reilly, were flagged by AI detector Pangram as being generated or altered by an AI writing tool. The Daily Californian ran dozens of AI detection tests on a wide variety of campus communications materials.
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to revive DEI-based terminations of UC research grants

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By Cam Lippincott
| The Daily Californian Verified
President Donald Trump’s administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to cut millions of dollars in science grants based on DEI language. U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer submitted an appeal to the Court on  Wednesday, in an attempt to overturn a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling from May.
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A move-in day conversation with UC Berkeley’s chancellor about student housing, protecting student rights

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By Cam Lippincott
| The Daily Californian Verified
UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons greeted incoming students moving into campus dorms Monday afternoon as families rushed to get their recently minted Golden Bears settled. Amid the chaos, Lyons took questions from The Daily Californian on student housing, federal restrictions on international students and his newfound mustache. Lyons, who has rocked a beard at least since he began his term as chancellor in 2024, revealed his new mustache in an Instagram story Thursday.
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Interview

How is social media changing news?

Social media has made it so the New York Times has the same outreach as a conspiracy theorist living in his mothers basement.

Why did you become a journalist?

To make sure everyone knows what is going on

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

Mother Jones

Awards

JACC NorCal Publication Award

2023 - Opinion

Received 3rd Place in the NorCal community college journalism competition for my article on Bay Area segregation

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