Lianna Leung

Opinion Throughout the pandemic, low-income families and immigrants have been working tirelessly on the front lines. They’ve been significantly more vulnerable to COVID-19 exposure and financial strain, yet obstacles involving documentation and accessibility have made it much more difficult for them to receive a number of stimulus services. Berkeley must provide better access to resources regarding pandemic-related financial aid to prevent families from ending up on the streets.

As the flood of students returns to campus, a number of events — Caltopia, Calapalooza and Golden Bear Orientation, or GBO — will be held virtually and in person in the coming months. The events, which have traditionally been mainstays of the new student experience, play a role in helping admits get their bearings and find their places amongst the vast collection of communities and clubs on campus, according to the UC Berkeley website.

The UC Board of Regents heard public comments, discussed the state of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and eliminated extraneous standing orders virtually Tuesday. During public comment, the regents heard from lecturers across the UC system demanding a consistent review and rehiring process based on lecturer performance as well as fair compensation for their work. According to UC Davis lecturer Bill Mead, 96% of the lecturers will go on strike if action is not taken.