Meera Srinivasan

Meera Srinivasan is a current student journalist and a freshman at the University of Washington where she will be majoring in Economics. She has a passion for journalism, current affairs and business; her plans for the future include a hopeful career in business or politics in Washington, D.C. Outside of her education, she writes independently, reads the news fervently and helps tutor high school students.


Over the past three years, Meera has held three positions at student-run publications. Her time has been spent as Editor in Chief of the New Canaan High School Courant, Reporter for the Redwood Bark and Reporter for The Daily Californian at UC Berkeley. She has extensive experience with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop in print publications.

The Daily Californian •

UC Berkeley proposes development of Moffett Field with NASA Ames

UC Berkeley is exploring plans for a potential new venture with NASA’s Ames Research Center that would develop a portion of Moffett Federal Airfield near Mountain View into a mixed research, education and housing site. During a meeting with the Finance and Capital Strategies Committee of the UC Board of Regents last month, UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ sought feedback on the new plan and outlined how the partnership would benefit the UC Berkeley campus.
The Daily Californian •

Netflix show '13 Reasons Why' films scenes at Berkeley fraternity

On Monday, Paramount Television film crews shut down Warring Street to film party scenes for the upcoming season of “13 Reasons Why” at a fraternity house, as previously reported by Berkeleyside. After speaking with the fraternity and its neighbors, Paramount filed a permit application with the Berkeley Film Office prior to filming, according to Berkeley Film Commissioner Barbara Hillman.
The Daily Californian •

BART appoints Robert Powers as 10th general manager

On July 25, the BART board of directors appointed Robert Powers as BART’s 10th general manager, an announcement that comes after the retirement of former general manager Grace Crunican. Prior to his appointment at BART, Powers worked as an executive for the Seattle Department of Transportation and the Baltimore City Department of Transportation. In addition to his experience in other cities, Powers has seven years under his belt working at BART. As the assistant general manager of planning, de
Redwood Bark •

Tyler the Creator reveals personal journey with new album “IGOR”

Following his 2017 album “Flower Boy,” Tyler the Creator’s newest creative vision “IGOR” features a series of titles that encapsulate his newfound wild energy. Out of the twelve songs in “IGOR,” there is something for everyone—a summery smash hit, alternative titles for those with a more niche music taste as well as less traditional but equally catchy songs. “IGOR” is Tyler the Creator’s personal awakening as he establishes his unique style within the music community. In his newest album, Tyler
Redwood Bark •

The wonders of Mt Tam: How local organizations are preserving Marin’s prized beauty

One of Marin's greatest qualities are it's neighborhoods with stunning views of the mountain - sunsets over Tam are a must see for any Marin visitor. One of Marin's greatest qualities are it's neighborhoods with stunning views of the mountain - sunsets over Tam are a must see for any Marin visitor. One of Marin's greatest qualities are it's neighborhoods with stunning views of the mountain - sunsets over Tam are a must see for any Marin visitor. Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find som
Redwood Bark •

The Bay Area’s civic epidemic

While San Francisco may boast one of the strongest economies in the nation, its streets reflect that of the third world––ridden with needles, human waste and cardboard-box homes. The sight of people shooting up heroin out in the open or needles on the ground in areas like the Civic Center and the Tenderloin is not uncommon. According to the San Francisco 2017 Point-in-Time Count (PITC), approximately 4,300 individuals still spend their nights sleeping on the streets—an increase since the last co
The Daily Californian •

California gas tax increases by 5.6 cents per gallon as part of 2017 law

On Monday, the California gasoline excise tax increased from 41.7 to 47.3 cents per gallon of gas as part of a series of adjustments to the state tax, according to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration website. In 2017, California passed SB 1, a bill that restored a previously lowered gas tax rate and that calls for annual increases of the state gas tax based on inflation. According to the bill, the increase in gas taxes would cover the $59 billion needed over the next 10 year
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UC Berkeley administration reclassifies economics as STEM major

Following in the footsteps of many other U.S. universities, such as Cornell University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the UC Berkeley administration has officially designated economics as a STEM major after two years of lobbying by former ASUC senator Harshil Bansal and current ASUC Senator Andy Theocharous. This change is intended to appeal to international students who look for jobs in the United States after graduation from UC Berkeley, according to Theocharous. Under current