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Bears break records: Cal splits 130th Big Meet
The long-standing rivalry between Bay Area universities, Cal and Stanford, reignited at the 130th Big Meet, Saturday. At the last home meet of the season, hosted at Edwards Stadium, fans came out in record numbers to cheer on the blue and gold. The Bears ended their season with a victory before hitting the road for the ACC Outdoor Track and Field Championships in North Carolina.
Cal closes out 1st ACC indoor season with 4 All-American honors
All heads turned to watch as four Bears competed at the NCAA Indoor Championships in Virginia Beach, Virginia, over the weekend. Cal did not disappoint as it came head-to-head with the nation’s most esteemed collegiate athletes and swept the floor with four All-American team honors. The Bears are known for their unstoppable athletes both on the track and on the field. This past weekend, Cal was able to show off with titles all around.
Bears earn gold medals and podium finishes to round out first ACC indoor season
Cal track and field fell nothing short of success in its first appearance at the ACC Indoor Championships — claiming medals, setting program marks and outperforming its previous accomplishments across the board. It was an action-packed three-day meet at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. Cal’s men finished fifth with 53 points, while Cal’s women brought in a tie for 12th with 31 points in the team standings against the combined 18 collegiate teams.
Bears face first prospect of setting history in ACC Indoor Championships
The indoor season is coming to an end as the ACC Indoor Championships are approaching. This year, the Bears will be given the chance to set a precedent for Cal history in the new division — securing the blue and gold’s national collegiate standings for the first half of the spring. The three-day meet hosted by the University of Louisville comprising 18 collegiate teams will begin Saturday at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
Cal sets school records and personal bests in Washington and New Mexico
Cal sets school records and personal bests in Washington and New Mexico authored by Kelly Zhen | Staff | 2/12/2025
Cal sets school records and personal bests in Washington and New Mexico
The Bears parted ways for two separate meets during a brief two-day split beginning Friday, Jan. 31. Cal came in hot at the New Mexico Team Open in Albuquerque, New Mexico with a memorable performance, while athletes who journeyed up north to the University of Washington Invitational in Seattle emerged victorious. Despite the divide, Cal had an impressive showing against its opponents.
Bears look to bring heat for first invitational in New Mexico
The Bears sharpen their spikes as they set their sights on the first invitational of the 2025 season, set in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Following a strong 2024 season with showcases in the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon, Cal is on track to shine once again. From podium finishes to smashing world records, the Bears boast a promising team.
Cal to send 4 Bears to NCAA singles and doubles individual championships
The end of the season is fast approaching for Cal women’s tennis, as four Bears head to the Hurd Tennis Center in Waco, Texas for the first six days of NCAA singles and doubles Championships, which will begin on Nov. 19. “This tournament is going to have a lot of good players in it, but we have good players too,” said head coach Amanda Augustus.
Cal books 3 more tickets to the NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships
Cal split into three separate tournaments this past weekend, with open spots to the NCAA Championships up for grabs at the ITA Conference Masters Championships and ITA West Sectional Championships. The third team took on the Thunderbird Invitational in Arizona. Going into each tournament, the Bears struggled the most in their singles game. However, their three-week sabbatical from the public eye, practicing on lining up shots and changing up their game plan, has proven fruitful from select players.
Cal fine-tunes singles play as last chance to qualify for NCAA looms
The Bears have been underground for three weeks mastering their technique for the final series of competitive play prior to the NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships. The pressure is on as it will be Cal’s last chance to secure a position in the prestigious tournament for the fall season. Cal will split up to participate in three separate competitions across the country.
Cal falls short of chance at NCAA qualification at ITA Northwest Regional
Cal and Saint Mary’s co-hosted the ITA Northwest Championships which began Friday, Oct. 11 at the Hellman Tennis Complex and Korth Tennis Complex, respectively. The tournament ran for four days with the main draw being played in the former location and the consolation bracket in the latter. Cal graduate student Cami Brown set the stage as the only Bear to compete on opening day at the ITA Northwest Championships.
Cal women’s tennis aim to continue winning streak on Bear territory
Cal is in an admirable position as it prepares for the women’s tennis team’s inaugural season in the ACC. With victories in both singles and doubles play at the Cal Fall Invitational a few weeks ago, the Bears hope to capture an even greater invitation to the NCAA championship series and call for “game, set, and match” in their favor. The ITA Northwest Regional Championships will be hosted at Berkeley’s Hellman Tennis Complex starting Friday, Oct.
Cal brings heat to ACC as doubles dominate and freshmen show-out
The Bears showed up with sharpened claws for their debut in the ACC. Cal kicked off the first tournament of the season with the six-day ITA All-American Championship at Cary Tennis Park, North Carolina, comprising 10 teams. The Bears maintained a winning streak in the doubles, but ultimately came up short in the semifinals. Meanwhile, back in the East Bay, Cal built momentum at the Hellman Tennis Courts, showcasing finesse in doubles and singles play in the three-day Cal Fall Invitational.
Bears triumph at Battle in the Bay Classic
The Bears opened up the first tournament of the season with a slam. Following summer training, pre-season preparation and a little singing, Cal was in spectacular shape for the new season. The Battle in the Bay Classic, co-hosted by Cal at the California Tennis Club, ran for four days, beginning Sept. 12 with 12 participating colleges. The blue and gold ended the first day with all five singles sweeping their respective matches — while also winning two of their three doubles matches.
Bears wrap up 2024 season with 19th-place finish at NCAA Championship
Following a rollercoaster season consisting of birdies and bogeys, the Bears concluded their last tournament with a 19th-place finish at the NCAA Championships. No. 20 Cal sharpened their claws for the battle, but fell short as a team in the stroke play rounds and failed to advance past the third round.
Bears place second in Rancho Santa Fe, sharpen paws for NCAA Championship
The Bears have been coming in hot and landing on the green time and time again this postseason. With a second-place finish in the NCAA Regionals at The Farms Golf Club, fourth-seeded Cal has secured its position to play at the NCAA Championships. The par-70 6,962 yard course in Rancho Santa Fe, hosted by the University of San Diego, saw quite the action this week. With the top five teams advancing to the NCAA Championships, the Bears had a great deal on the line.
No. 22 Cal outperforms competitors, places 2nd in Pac-12 championship
The Bears’ recent success continued with a second-place finish in the Pac-12 championships at the Desert Forest Golf Club. Under the leadership of freshman Ethan Fang and senior Sampson Zheng, the Bears secured their position with a score of 1,463 (+43). In the par-71, 7,203-yard course in Carefree, Arizona, Cal maintained a top-five finish for all three days and succeeded in having two top-ten individual medalists.
THE POWER OF VISION BOARDS
As the semester comes to an end, I cannot help but revisit my new year goals and realign the path I’m on to my newfound desires. At the beginning of the year, I created a vision board for myself that listed goals, measured progress, and had adventures to look forward to. Even though we are only four months into the year, some goals I have previously set for myself no longer resonate with me. One goal I had on my vision board was to start a small candle business.
No. 21 Cal ready to dominate in the Pac-12 championship
As the spring season comes to an end, the Bears are preparing to face their foes in Carefree, Arizona. In what will be a crucial tournament, the three-day Pac-12 championship will determine their status for the postseason tournaments, beginning with the NCAA regionals. Hosted by Arizona State, the Desert Forest Golf Club will be a par-71, 7,203 yard challenge for all.
Bears storm back to finish third in Western Intercollegiate
The Bears came and conquered in the 77th Western Intercollegiate at the Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz. Making an astonishing comeback to secure a third-place finish with a total of 1,064 (+14), Cal has left an impression of a formidable team on its competitors. The 6,615 yard, par 70 coursewas both humbling and exciting for the Bears.
HOW TRAVELING HAS BENEFITED MY LIFE
Growing up, my family would aim to go on at least one summer trip each year. This is an activity that I have always been grateful for, but in recent years I have come to appreciate it even more. From exploring new locations to finding peace in the change in scenery, I have realized that the act of traveling away from my usual environment had drastic effects on my well-being. For one, when I’m traveling or exploring a new city, even locally, it gets my body moving.
No. 21 Cal set to play in 77th Western Intercollegiate
The final tournament of the regular season will tee off just over a week before the Bears head to Arizona for the Pac-12 Championship. As No. 21 Cal prepares to stand off against its competitors, they will return to the Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz for a final showdown to exhibit their finesse in the Western Intercollegiate. Facing four other schools ranked by Clippd, the Bears will be up against tough competition if they hope to bring home the hardware.
No. 19 Cal falls in middle of the pack with one tournament left
With a whirlwind of birdies and bogeys at TPC Harding Park, Cal finished off the Goodwin tournament in a three-way tie for 14th place. Composed of 31 teams including No. 7 Tennessee, No. 15 Georgia Tech and Bay Area rival Stanford, the Bears fell in the middle of the pack with a score of 862 (+22).
THE PARADOX OF SPRING
The clouds above were beginning to clear up to reveal the baby blue sky as a gentle breeze blew across my arm. After months of pattering rain and gloomy days, it was nice to be enveloped by the warmth of the sun. I thought, so this is spring? What’s not to love, right? That was until I sneezed so hard that my rib cages squished my lungs out of place. In that moment, flashbacks of every spring rushed into my mind. I, in fact, do not love spring. With the arrival of spring comes allergies.
NINE THINGS TO DO TO BRING OUT YOUR INNER CHILD!
Are you a college student having a quarter-life crisis aimlessly going through life? Do you feel lost in your passions, goals, and sense of self? Well, the best remedy to such a slump is to rekindle with the most simple time in your life: childhood. Here are nine ways to get back to your roots and rediscover yourself! Build legos or build whatever your heart desires! This does not have to be a costly activity. You could simply make a paper airplane and see how far you can get it to go.
No. 18 Cal places 10th in Cabo, looks for redemption in Pauma
It had been two years since the Bears played in the Cabo Collegiate, and they were looking to make a splash in their return to Cabo. Facing seven of the top 25, No. 18 Cal played bogey golf to finish 10th place. The Bears’ performance at the Twin Dolphin Club in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico was underwhelming as their competitors blew them away by a margin.
Cal seeks greens at Cabo Collegiate
Stakes are high as No. 18 Cal gears up against select top-10 universities in the Cabo Collegiate at the Twin Dolphin Club in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The Bears intend to build off their momentum of success in the spring season to dominate this course. Following a stellar comeback from seventh to place second overall with 17-under par 847 in the John A. Burns Intercollegiate in Līhu’e, Kaua’i, expectations are high for the Bears’ upcoming tournament.
LESSONS OF A QUIET NIGHT IN BERKELEY
As I sink into the soft, white couch, I feel the tension leave my body with each exhale. Slowly, I turn my head to the left and see a waning crescent shining back at me as the balcony lights twinkle underneath. I smile as I remember the first night I turned those lights on. The first night I found a home away from home with unexpected, yet extraordinary people. It’s in the dead of night when I finally feel tranquil and renewed. These quiet nights in Berkeley are the ones I treasure most.
Psychometric testing of a set of patient-reported instruments to assess healthcare interventions for autistic adults
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