As an independent, student-run newspaper, The Daily Californian has earned a national reputation as a top-flight newspaper. But we can't have do it without the support of our donors.

This Giving Tuesday, consider becoming a member of The Daily Californian by making a monthly donation! Monthly support gives our newsroom the stability we need to stay on the beat of breaking news and in-depth coverage. When a protest erupts at Sproul Plaza, the cannon fires at Memorial Stadium or a new AI dating app floods campus, the Daily Cal is on the scene.

Our reporters and editors bring you accountability journalism, opinion, arts and culture reporting — all without a paywall. Join us and help promote the next generation of stellar reporters, editors, columnists, content specialists, photographers and multimedia professionals. Help them scoop stories at UC Berkeley, the UC system and higher education in general. Help them dig into the complex issues of the city of Berkeley. Help them in their passion for strong journalism and a free press.

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