On Campus

Photo of Anchor House Photographs by Kai Hanschen and Marcus Hanschen

High-Class Housing

By Leah Worthington

Transfers find deluxe digs at Anchor House

FSM protesters and onlookers mass in Sproul Plaza FSM protesters and onlookers mass in Sproul Plaza. UC Berkeley, University Archives

Math and Conscience

Debates over how to teach math to high schoolers have gotten messy, plus much more in this issue

Thousands of FSM protesters and onlookers mass in Sproul Plaza UC Berkeley. University Archives

As It Happened

By Pat Joseph

How the magazine covered the FSM

Headshot of Jiménez

The Motion Scientist

By Pat Joseph

Five Questions with Victor Ortega Jiménez, Assistant Professor in Integrative Biology

Chancellor Rich Lyons stands at a podium adorned with the University of California seal Photo by Keegan Houser

Let’s Roll On, Berkeley

By Chancellor Rich Lyons

There is nothing beyond the reach of our university.

Goats near the entrance of Blackberry Gate Courtesy of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Lab Animals

By Pat Joseph

Berkeley’s grass-grazing heroes

Aerial view of UC Berkeley campus and Campanile UC Regents

“Palestine 101”

By Emma Silvers

A new program at Berkeley—one of the first of its kind in the nation—examines Palestinian history and culture, beyond conflict.

Students debate in a classroom Students participate in a Constructive Dialogue Initiative event at the Goldman School of Public Policy. Photo by Bora Reed.

A Survival Guide for Difficult Conversations

By Nathalia Alcantara

Goldman School’s Erika Weissinger on how we can talk—and listen—across our deepest divides.

Black-and-white photo of protesters marching through Sather Gate

A Season of Discontent

By Nathalia Alcantara

The Free Speech Movement, as reported in real time by California Monthly

Swimmer Abbey Weitzeil, wearing a white swim cap and blue swimsuit, dives into the water with arms outstretched. Abbey Weitzeil. Courtesy Cal Athletics

A Cal Fan’s Guide to the 2024 Paris Olympics

By Margie Cullen

Berkeley boasts a record-breaking 58 athletes and coaches attending the games, including stars in swimming, track and field, and more.

Black and white portrait of Carol Christ looking slightly upwards with a thoughtful expression. Marcus Hanschen

Exit Interview with the Chancellor

By Pat Joseph

After seven years at the helm, Carol Christ hangs up her iconic blue blazer. Before she headed out the door, California sat down with her for a final interview.