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Spigots and sensibility
OPINIONS|
Rather than write a column about my experiences at The Daily, I’m submitting a column in honor of former Communication Prof.
GSB to increase courses
NEWS|
Beginning in fall 2007, MBA students at the Graduate School of Business will see a marked increase in the number of course offerings.
Get Ready to Hurl
NEWS|
On lazy spring days, white Frisbees sail above the Oval’s lush grass and bright flowers. From the Quad, their movement looks slow and graceful compared to the cars whizzing along Palm Drive.
The Joy of Kitchenette Cooking
NEWS|
While you may have bungled your last few attempts to cook a fresh, multi-course meal, don’t throw in the pot holder just yet.
Penny Pinching
NEWS|
While Stanford doctoral students enjoy priceless academic resources, their small salaries have them clipping coupons, learning to use a stove and prioritizing simple pleasures.
Give your friends the presents that Santa forgot
NEWS|
Unsuccessfully combing the mall for holiday gifts can leave you with a jingle-jangling headache. But before you settle on a gift certificate and reach for the stiff cider, make one last push for creativity.
Electical engineering grad students win award
NEWS|
A combination of outstanding academic achievement and ripening industry in Tawain has left two graduate students in the Department of Electrical Engineering with a prestigious award and an extra $10,000 in their pockets.
Big Railroad Blues?
NEWS|
With heavy traffic, aggressive Marguerites and an exorbitant number of stop signs, you can suffer more whiplash while driving on campus than you might while teaching your 16-year-old brother the rules of the road.
Frost commencement proposal raises protest
NEWS|
University officials’ pick of Frost Amphitheater as next year’s commencement ceremony has caused a rare and intense uproar among graduating seniors, who have launched a massive protest in hopes that the administration will reconsider the decision.
Grove plans to celebrate indictment
NEWS|
As special counsel Patrick J. Fitzgerald deliberates bringing criminal charges against Karl Rove, senior White House advisor, and I.
680 Lomita evacuates after gas leak scare
NEWS|
Residents of 680 Lomita found themselves temporarily homeless early yesterday morning after gaseous fumes detected in the house warranted a complete evacuation of the building, according to junior Kirk McConnell, the house’s manager.
And you think you’re embarrassing...
NEWS|
As New Student Orientation kicks off, a whole new flock of Stanford students will begin racking up stories about embarrassing, outrageous experiences they’ve had on the Farm.
Come have a pint
NEWS|
With June’s grand opening of The 750 Pub, Stanford’s new on-campus bar, graduate students have found themselves a new rendevouz point and place to hang out, mingle and meet other members of the community.
Grad student jumps to death from EV dorm
NEWS|
According to a newsbrief printed in The San Jose Mercury News on Aug. 31, Jung-Wu Rhie, a 31-year-old doctoral student in the Graduate School of Business, died on Thursday, Aug.
Groups split from union, prompt changes
NEWS|
While the national labor movement may be facing large-scale changes after two groups split from a major labor union on Monday, most everything “will be business as usual” for workers represented by the San Mateo and Santa Clara County branch of the Service Employees International Union, said Gayle Tiller, communications director of the branch, or SEIU Local 715.
World leaders come to Farm
NEWS|
As members of the United Nations converged in San Francisco to celebrate the organization’s 60th anniversary, or UN60, on June 25 and 26, Stanford also had its fair share of distinguished world leaders roaming around campus.
Six grad students recognized
NEWS|
With today’s announcement of the 2005-2006 Intel Foundation Ph.D. Fellowship winners, Stanford has six more prestigious awards under its belt.
Gas line accidentally cut
NEWS|
Fire trucks, police cars and traffic controllers swarmed central campus yesterday afternoon after a contractor accidentally ruptured a natural gas line outside the Terman Engineering Annex.
SAT more important than once believed
NEWS|
In recent years, educators have disputed the importance that SAT scores should hold in college admissions processes, thrusting many high school students into confusing, ever-changing degrees of standardized-test-related stress.
Brian Mohr, come on down!
NEWS|
Brian Mohr, a senior psychology major and resident assistant in Soto, doesn’t have to worry about scoring a paid summer job anymore.
Yale changes aid, follows Harvard
NEWS|
When Harvard significantly changed its financial aid policy in hopes of better accommodating low-income students last spring, Yale administrators sat back and let their rival institution take the risk.
New book explains origins of campus streets
NEWS|
After last week’s release of Prof. Richard Cottle’s “Stanford Street Names: A Pocket Guide,” Stanford student tour guides may find themselves with some additional homework to do.
FacSen passes new GER guidelines
NEWS|
Beginning next year, Stanford students will be required to take one less course to graduate, according to an announcement at yesterday afternoon’s Faculty Senate meeting.
After one success and one failure, Naranja hosts third non-alcoholic dance party
NEWS|
Do you feel like the same few hip-hop songs play on repeat at Stanford parties?
Research camp for professors
NEWS|
Every year, between 35 and 45 professors from national and international universities take a “break” from their teaching duties — most are officially on sabbatical — to convene for a year of grueling research at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences.
Unlocked doors lead to weekend thefts
NEWS|
As winter quarter rolls on and freshmen become more accustomed to dorm life, many grow less concerned with keeping their doors locked.
Perusing PA's pint-sized pub scene
NEWS|
Just turn 21? The Daily has done all the work for you: where to drink, when to do it, and why you’ll never win a round of Trivia Night at the Rose and Crown.
Premature boys at greater risk for complications than girls
NEWS|
In August’s issue of the Journal of Pediatrics, Shelli Kesler and Allan Reiss published a breakthrough study regarding brain development in premature babies.
Students petition for Ujamaa RA
NEWS|
Since May 27, over 130 people have signed a petition to allow junior Michael Brown II to be a resident assistant (RA) next year in Ujamaa, although he will not be able to attend the RA training in September deemed mandatory by the Office of Residential Education (Res Ed).
Fend off the fish!
NEWS|
Dragon boating has officially reached Stanford. For a theme project last year, the Okada House began recruiting members from all over campus to put together a team for this grueling water sport.
Above and beyond
NEWS|
Stanford Cycling Team prepares for national championships
NEWS|
If you have ever decided to drop by the post office around 3:30 p.m. on a weekday, you may have found yourself weaving through a small crowd of men and women clad in spandex.
To the point
NEWS|
At this very moment, a few talented Stanford students walking around campus have officially achieved Porn Star status.
Sisterly love
NEWS|
After extensive meetings with University administrators, the Sigma Psi Zeta sorority (SYZ), has officially emerged this year as an un-housed, Asian-American sorority at Stanford.
Students and parents bond over weekend of activities
NEWS|
This weekend, hundreds of parents will flock to the Stanford campus to visit their kids and to gather a sense of life at Stanford.
Welcome to ‘Tranceford’
NEWS|
You know the scene. It’s a Saturday night at Stanford, and as the clock nears 11 p.m., the Row starts to buzz with students wandering in search of a good party.