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Piedmont Fire Department hires first-ever intern
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Locals can meet Sophia Gougoumis, a Piedmont native and an aspiring firefighter, this Sunday at the Harvest Festival where the Fire Dept will host a booth with games and fun prizes.California
Nearly 40 percent of young adult Californians live with their parents. Here’s everything to know about them
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A data dive explores who they are, where they are and why they still live at home —and yes, how they manage to have sex.Bay Area
UC Chancellor Carol Christ is excited about fall semester
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Cal's crop of 9,000 new students -- and the fact that she has helped tackle a $150,000 structural budget deficit, are among reasons for optimism.Exedra Columnists
Shanti Brien | College-bound
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The many unfinished jobs of parenting leave us wanting more.California
Behind UC’s ‘admission by exception’ side door: sports, money, diversity — and secrecy
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Most campuses said they had no documentation of how many are admitted by exception, and just one provided records of total numbers and demographics.Around Town
Kelly Corrigan | Advice to my college freshman
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Bestselling author (and Exedra columnist) shares tips in Tues NYT: Don’t take other people’s Adderall. Granola bars have a lot of sugar.Bay Area
UC Board of Regents elects John Perez as chair
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Perez has also served as California Assembly speaker and as the political director for the California Labor Federation.College
The Piedmont Highlander Editorial Board | Where is the list of colleges?
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There's an unhealthy value on the brand and reputation of a school. Instead, let's talk about where we're going and what we're going to do when we get there.College
