The California Review is an independent student publication and nonprofit at UC Berkeley, founded in fall 2024, that publishes opinion, satire, book reviews, poetry, and news from a conservative and right-leaning perspective. Members write and edit pieces on philosophy, politics, and campus life, and the club hosts speaker events and podcasts with public intellectuals. It does not accept university funding. Roles include writers, editors, executives, and development officers, with part-time commitments ranging from 8 to 20 hours per week.
ApplicationsApplications close June 30, 2026, for appointment in Fall 2026.
8-20
Weekly time commitment in hours (executive roles)
2024
Founded, in October
Events They Host
Curtis Yarvin in Conversation at UC Berkeley
On-campus talk and Q&A with computer scientist and political commentator Curtis Yarvin, held December 6, 2024. Full 1 hour 21 minute episode recorded and posted.
On Liberalism With Stephen R. C. Hicks
Recorded conversation with philosopher Stephen R. C. Hicks on political philosophy and the state of the contemporary academy. Full one-hour episode posted December 13, 2024.
Cynical Theories Revisited With James Lindsay
Recorded 2.5-hour conversation with mathematician and author James Lindsay, held November 1, 2024.
The Hereditarian Revolution With Nathan Cofnas
Recorded two-hour conversation with Nathan Cofnas, posted November 19, 2024.