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Putting a face to a name in the admission process

Putting a face to a name in the admission process

Unlike many of its peer institutions, Stanford chose not to incorporate an interview component into its undergraduate admission process until this year, when it started a six-city pilot program. Last week, the Faculty Senate discussed proposals to extend the program to all applicants, and many senators expressed hesitancy…

February 27 2009 | By Vol. 235 Editorial Board | Posted in Opinions | Read More »

M. Basketball: Failing to finish

M. Basketball: Failing to finish

The game saw 13 lead changes and four ties, but Stanford could not rally in the final minutes…

February 27 2009 | By Jacob Johnson | Posted in Men's Basketball, Sports, Top Headlines | Read More »

‘Branner sucks’ no more?

‘Branner sucks’ no more?

Since its opening 85 years ago, Branner has hosted a range of students from Jerry Yang ’90 to Sandra Day O’Connor ’50, J.D. ‘52…

February 27 2009 | By Christine McFadden | Posted in News, Top Headlines | Read More »

Wellness Room opens in Old Union

Wellness Room opens in Old Union

After months of preparation and much debate surrounding its funding, the Wellness Room opened its doors for the first time last night…

February 27 2009 | By Calla Huan Sheng | Posted in News, Top Headlines | Read More »

BRIEF: New Tree announced

BRIEF: New Tree announced

Last night the Stanford Band announced that Jonathan “Shu-Fry” Strange ‘11 will be the Stanford Tree next year…

February 27 2009 | By The Daily News Staff | Posted in News, Top Headlines | Read More »

BRIEF: Parents sweep through campus for weekend

BRIEF: Parents sweep through campus for weekend

Beginning today, parents will arrive on campus for the University’s annual Parents’ Weekend…

February 27 2009 | By The Daily News Staff | Posted in News | Read More »

Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Reports from the Stanford police department 2/15 – 2/22…

February 27 2009 | By Ellen Huet | Posted in News | Read More »

W. Basketball: Card cruises into L.A.

W. Basketball: Card cruises into L.A.

In its final road trip before the beginning of postseason play, the Cardinal will play the Bruins today before traveling across town to battle the Women of Troy on Sunday…

February 27 2009 | By Daniel Bohm | Posted in Sports, Top Headlines, Women's Basketball | Read More »

Baseball: Titanic rematch in Fullerton

Baseball: Titanic rematch in Fullerton

Fullerton heads into the game with momentum from Wednesday night’s 8-6 victory against the San Diego State Aztecs, while the Cardinal is recovering from a week’s worth of ups and downs….

February 27 2009 | By Claudia Preciado | Posted in Baseball, Sports | Read More »

Softball on SoCal swing

Softball on SoCal swing

No. 5 Stanford (13-1) got off to a slow start, with just two hits in the first three innings. But the Cardinal bats erupted in the bottom of the fourth…

February 27 2009 | By Chris Fitzgerald | Posted in Softball, Sports | Read More »