Taylor Swift Harvard class video sparks outrage
Universities all over the world teach modules about Swift, from her economic prowess to cultural impact.
Why we want to study Taylor Swift
As Berkeley becomes the latest prestigious university to add a class on the singer to its books this month, Newsweek investigates why Swift is worth studying.
Oppenheimer's Berkeley home on sale for $1.5m
The house where the "father of the atomic bomb" lived when teaching at UC Berkeley is on the market, although an ad for the property makes no mention of him.
Berkeley professor sparks anger over false Indigenous heritage
Elizabeth Hoover admitted that she had claimed Native American heritage that she did not have, apologizing for the "hurt, harm, and broken trust" she caused.
Video of man on fire on UC Berkeley Campus viewed over 200k times
A man thought to be in his 20s reportedly set himself ablaze in Sproul Plaza in the middle of the university's campus.
These Law Firms Don't Know What They're Doing—Hopefully
Some of the most prominent U.S. law firms have been, likely unknowingly, providing some UC Berkeley's student groups with financial support.
Dehydrated Monkeys With 'Sunken Eyes' Found Suffering at UC Berkeley Lab
A UC Berkeley spokesperson told Newsweek in a statement that the issues identified with the monkeys were "immediately addressed and corrected."
UC Berkeley Keeps Enrollment Freeze, Refuses Offer for More Students
The university declined an offer from the community group that sued to freeze its enrollment class size that would have allowed up to 1,000 new students.
Plastic Bags Containing Antisemitic Messages Found on Hundreds of Doorsteps
The plastic sandwich bags containing the messages were distributed "randomly," police in Berkeley, California, said.
Custodian Was Circling School With Knife, Zip Ties Before Capture: Police
The man's vehicle was believed to have been spotted circling the campus "on at least 10 prior occasions," police said.
Pregnant Teen Dies After Being Shot in the Head in Drive-by Shooting
Sereinat'e Henderson was two months pregnant when she was gunned down in the street in a drive-by shooting in Berkeley, California on Wednesday night.
Batteries Made with Nuclear Waste may Provide 'Near Infinite' Power Source
Researchers created a type of diamond that can generate a small electrical current when placed in close proximity to radioactive material. Could it be a new energy source?
Pro-Vaping Instagram Posts Outweigh FDA's Awareness Campaign Hashtag
A team of researchers examined hundreds of thousands of Instagram posts related to vaping.
FBI Arrests Rise Above Movement White Supremacists
The FBI arrested the leader and two members of a Southern California white supremacist group, the Rise Above Movement, for inciting political riots.
Professor to Sue Berkeley After Harassment Punishment
The professor said through an attorney that he will sue to challenge his three-year campus ban.
Heart Donor Backs Organ Recipient at Transplant Games
Tammy Griffin met Linda Karr six weeks after she gave her her heart.
Antifa Names and Mugshots Published by California Cops
Police in Berkeley, California, face a backlash after the department posted the photos and names of more than a dozen anti-fascist activists on Twitter.
Meet Berkeley's Anti-Fascist Middle School Teacher
"These men are deeply, deeply misogynistic," activist Yvette Felarca says about alt-right protesters. "I ask them: Do you have a problem with your mother?"
Milo Comes to Berkeley, Finally
The right-wing provocateur came to Berkeley about eight months after a scheduled appearance there devolved into chaos and violence.
Police, Rights Groups Don't Want Violence at Berkeley
"Free Speech Week" could be the seventh event in the city to stir tensions across the political divide since Trump's election win.
Why Being a Yale Freshman Will Soon Be Old Hat
The terms "freshman" and "upperclassmen" have been dropped in favor of more gender-neutral terms.
Ben Shapiro Calls Antifa 'Pathetic Jackasses'
A wall of police met attendees and protesters who came out to see the conservative commentator talk about "campus thuggery" and his own beliefs.
Berkeley Council Meeting Interrupted by Naked Protest
Gypsy Taub slammed the council, accusing them of being fascists over nudity.
Bannon, Yiannopoulos and Coulter to Speak at Berkeley
All three are due to speak at Berkeley despite previous protests about alt-right speakers.
Cop Faces Backlash for Taking Money From Hot Dog Vendor
A GoFundMe page has raised more than $35,000 for the hot dog vendor.
AntiFa Comes to Berkeley as Right Stays Away
The presence of AntiFa was an ominous sign that an anarchic element can easily hijack what is an otherwise peaceful demonstration.
Donald Trump's Outrageous Quotes, Performed by Dancers
Featuring "grab them by the pussy," "laziness is a trait in blacks," "they're rapists" and other gems from the 45th President of the United States.
How to Change Trump's Mind About Global Warming
University of California, Berkeley, professor emeritus Richard Muller receives money from Trump megadonor Robert Mercer.
Free Speech Is Not, Repeat Not a Hate Crime.
Once the rights of racists and even Nazis were fiercely defended by liberal groups.