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Stanford accepts record low from early pool

Stanford accepts record low from early pool

After receiving a record-number 5,363 single-choice early applications in the fall, Stanford’s Office of Admission has accepted 689 prospective freshmen to the Class of 2013…

December 30 2008 | By Kate Abbott | Posted in News, Top Headlines | Read More »

W. Volleyball: Cardinal readies for Final Four

W. Volleyball: Cardinal readies for Final Four

The No. 2 Cardinal won the Fort Collins Regional last weekend in convincing fashion, sending the team back to the Final Four for yet another shot at a national title…

December 17 2008 | By Danny Belch | Posted in Sports, Women's Volleyball | Read More »

W. Soccer: Stanford falls in Final Four

W. Soccer: Stanford falls in Final Four

Stanford women’s soccer’s quest for its first ever NCAA title fell just short on Friday…

December 6 2008 | By Sam Svoboda | Posted in Sports, Women's Soccer | Read More »

W. Soccer: Cardinal rolls on to Cary

W. Soccer: Cardinal rolls on to Cary

After falling in the Round of 16 the past two years, the top-seeded Cardinal advanced to the NCAA Tournament’s quarterfinals on Nov. 21 with a 1-0 victory over Rutgers…

December 4 2008 | By Sam Svoboda | Posted in Sports, Women's Soccer | Read More »

President, provost, deans ax own salaries

President, provost, deans ax own salaries

Stanford University’s financial investments have continued to lose traction, sliding further down the nation’s slippery economic slope into what Provost John Etchemendy is calling a “worsened” investment climate…

December 3 2008 | By Devin Banerjee | Posted in News, Top Headlines | Read More »

Students face mental health stigma

Students face mental health stigma

The report identified a well-known stigma pervasive among Stanford students that discourages them from seeking any kind of help — whether it be academic tutoring or psychological counseling — for fear that it will betray a sign of weakness or inadequacy…

December 3 2008 | By Theo Milonopoulos | Posted in News, Top Headlines | Read More »

More progress to be made in tackling mental health crisis

More progress to be made in tackling mental health crisis

The Daily’s recent series of articles on mental health reveals a series of flaws in the University’s approach to the subject. The editorial board has previously criticized the report…

December 3 2008 | By Vol. 234 Editorial Board | Posted in Opinions, Top Headlines | Read More »

Obama taps profs. for transition team

Obama taps profs. for transition team

With the presidential inauguration rapidly approaching, President-elect Barack Obama has recruited a number of Stanford professors as advisers for his transition team…

December 3 2008 | By An Le Nguyen | Posted in Election 2008, News, Top Headlines | Read More »

Harbaugh close to signing deal

Harbaugh close to signing deal

Head football coach Jim Harbaugh is reportedly close to signing a contract extension that would not only keep him on the Farm through the 2014 season but also make him one of the University’s highest-paid employees…

December 3 2008 | By Nikhil Joshi | Posted in News, Top Headlines | Read More »

Football: Bears take back the Axe, 37-16

Football: Bears take back the Axe, 37-16

Stanford’s performance was uncharacteristic of its typically solid play throughout the season: junior Toby Gerhart had a fumble in the red zone; senior Aaron Zagory missed a short field goal and a PAT; the defense was fooled on a number of key plays…

December 3 2008 | By Wyndam Makowsky | Posted in Football, Sports | Read More »