Text messaging often gets a bad rap for contributing to illiteracy and such high-risk behavior as reckless driving. But UC Berkeley social-welfare professor Adrian Aguilera has found an upside to texting, especially for people who feel stressed out, isolated and alone.
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While many UC Berkeley students headed to the beach for spring break, more than 130 fanned out into communities near and far to work on public-service projects like post-Katrina renewal in New Orleans and environmental justice in Oakland through the Alternative Breaks program.
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> One student's week in New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward
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 Save the date: Cal Day, April 21
Whether you're a robotics enthusiast or a fan of children's literature, a sports buff or a classical music aficionado, this year's Cal Day - set for Saturday, April 21 - promises to expand your universe. New this year: You can navigate Cal Day on UC Berkeley's mobile app, and share your photos and experiences.
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