Cal fact: Telegraph Avenue has its name because the original transcontinental telegraph line ran over the Berkeley hills and into Oakland, along the road to the future Berkeley campus. People called it the Telegraph Road, although it was once named Choate Street. history of cal & more photographic tour a virtual journey hall of distinguished berkeleyans including alumni & faculty bear traditions ...

California Spirit and Traditions As a member of the University of California Rally Committee, I got to know many of the rich traditions, historical landmarks, and memorable departed figures of the Cal Campus. In addition, I've witnessed the University of California Golden Bears play in some pretty memorable games. Every year, Cal plays Leeland Stanford Junior University in a football contest ...