Berkeley High Jacket

Congratulations to Gen Shipon, the artist of the Jacket’s September illustration of the month. To view more illustrations visit our website, linked in bio.

Congratulations to Leo Smock, the Jacket photographer who took September’s photo of the month. To view more of Smock’s photos or any other images by Jacket photographers visit the link in bio.

Berkeley High’s culture of taking advanced classes has resulted in an increased of dropped ones. Read more about the data and speculations in the link in bio.

Illustration by Christina Heller

As social media has become more and more prevalent, so has “widespread patterns of superficial online activism”. Read Ilaria Marini’s opinion piece in the link in bio.

Illustration by Milo Campbell-Brown

During the pandemic, the University of California adopted a test blind policy, no longer requiring ACT/SAT scores. Now, years later, they are rethinking that decision. Link in bio.

Illustration by Gen Shipon

Jaffa Coffee Roasters has been serving many in Berkeley for years. Read about co-founder Majdi Gaith’s journey and opinions in the link in bio.

Sinjin Amianda-Cook, the quarterback of Berkeley High’s varsity football team, has played a vital role in the team’s increased success this season. Read more about his goals and pathway in the link in bio.

University of California has been extremely impactful in the world of politics, society, and arts. Read about the advantages that Berkeley students, BHS students, and others visiting spaces in the city receive due to this proximity in the link in bio.

For many Berkeley High students, the cost of getting and maintaining a driver’s license can be a major financial barrier. Read more in the link in bio.

Illustrator by Christina Heller