Copy
Interview, express, document
The Copy Team attends school events, sports games, and concerts throughout the year. While integrating the theme of the yearbook “Chromatica,” copy members write about their experience and the details of the event to document it officially in writing—for students, parents, and future Bears to read. Copies also include quotes from student participants and organizers, sharing insight of student life and campus culture.
Our Process
Attend events for assigned spread and interview participants and/or organizers
Write, edit, and upload copy for assigned spread
Revise and submit completed copy to Design Team
Past Copies
Moments in [M]ovement
Copy: Serena Bai
2019-2020 Yearbook
Loud, restless, easily excitable: these are all words one might normally use to describe a dance enthusiast. On Friday Nov. 22, however, a hush fell over Hertz Hall as the crowd waited in eager anticipation for the start of the Fall 2019 Movement Showcase. The event marked the return of a beloved tradition in the UC Berkeley dance community. Though the dancers on stage seemed small in comparison to the spacious hall, their presence filled the room and effortlessly enraptured each spectator.
Featuring six Movement teams and over 1000 dancers from other dance teams, the showcase included a total of 21 performances. However, the show was far from repetitive, as each team explored drastically different styles, concepts, and songs. “Just the variety of performances that happened tonight was very impressive,” stated freshman Kathleen Nie. “I was also shocked by the number of people that could be on stage and be so clean at the same time.
Indeed, the many teams that performed proudly represented the cream of UC Berkeley’s dance crop. Many dancers even took part in multiple acts, including senior Irene Liu. “It was a little bit more frantic but I really enjoyed the energy,” Liu said. “There are a lot of people who are on four to five different teams, whom I really respect.”
Throughout the show, another aspect of Movement’s character revealed itself beyond the stage. As the audience roared with deafening cheers and overwhelming support, the strong community behind Movement quickly became clear. In fact, as the show progressed, the audience contained not only supportive friends but fellow dancers as well, still panting and filled with adrenaline but ready to cheer on their teammates. It is perhaps this sense of camaraderie which helps to attract so many new dancers every year. “[I joined Movement because] I really liked how close everyone seemed, and was encouraged to audition with my friends,” Liu said.
Even as night fell, the cheers and applause erupting from Hertz Hall filled the air and lit up the darkening sky. Both the impressive performances and the atmosphere of camaraderie made the Fall 2019 Movement Showcase a night to remember.
Copy Editors
Lynnsy Ang
Hello! My name is Lynnsy, and I am a second year majoring in Molecular Environmental Biology. While I love learning about science, I came into college knowing that I wanted to write and do different forms of journalism! Blue & Gold is the first club I joined at Cal, and I have loved my time here. B&G not only opened my eyes to the vibrant student life in Berkeley but connected me to some of the sweetest people I've ever met. I can't wait to keep creating beautiful books with everyone!
Ruizhi Zhang
My name is Ruizhi Zhang and I am a second year student majoring in Data Science. I have been a member of Blue and Gold for a year, and I am honored to be one of the Copywriting TLs this year! I was the co-EIC of my high school yearbook, an experience that nurtured my passion for copywriting. B&G is an outlet where I have stretched my creative muscles and met so many wonderful people. I am thrilled to be a part of this team for another year!