UC Berkeley RAs reflect on working conditions amid COVID-19 pandemic
“Rolling with the punches” has been a common mode of action among UC Berkeley students as many continue to grapple with the evolving policies and procedures induced by the COVID-19 pandemic. For three campus students and resident assistants, or RAs, who requested anonymity for fear of retaliation, this adjustment has been a bit more jarring. Beyond daily academic responsibilities, one of the anonymous RAs — a campus junior — said they have to carry out the duties outlined in their job description. Among those tasks are performing rounds to check in on residents, retrieving locked-out ...