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2016 Wasn't All That Bad

Although we happily look forward to 2017, let's remember some of the good things that happened last year.

Ethan Fong

Jan 02, 2017

Berkeley, California

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As 2017 begins, many of us are sighing in relief that 2016 came to an end. Most claimed it to be the worst year ever, with reasons ranging from Syria to Donald Trump to the deaths of Prince, Carrie Fisher, and other entertainment figures. However, before we push it all into the distant past, let us remember some of the good things that happened in 2016.

Rio Olympics

Although marred with a few controversies, Team USA brought home 121 medals, the most of any nation. That's something of which to be proud. Golden Bears brought home 21 of those medals. Go Bears!

Ebola Vaccine

An international team led by the World Health Organization (WHO) has shown the ‘rVSV-ZEBOV’ vaccine is 100% effective in preventing Ebola in its trials. This is a great leap forward into eradicating this virus once and for all.

SeaWorld Ends Orca Breeding Program

The header says it all. Is that not something to celebrate?

Leonardo DiCaprio and his Oscar

DiCaprio won Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in The Revenant. RIP DiCaprio memes, but a wonderful year for him.

ALS Breakthrough

The Ice Bucket Challenge may have seemed dumb, but it helped scientists find a gene linked to ALS. While not a cure, it is a step in the right direction.

Dakota Access Pipeline Victory

After weeks of protests, the protesters were victorious after the Department of the Army announced that it would not allow the pipeline to be drilled on tribal land.

This is only a short sampling of the good things that happened in 2016. While the worst things tend to stay fresh in our memory, it is easy to forget the small things. Babies being born, people finding love, birthdays being celebrated, etc. 2016 will always be good year to me because I found my current girlfriend here at Berkeley.

In short, don't forget the small things! The little joys in life is what makes life worth living, not the huge sensational events. Look forward to 2017, but never forget 2016.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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