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President Jonathan Levin and Provost Jenny Martinez walk into convocation. (Photo courtesy of Andrew Brodhead/Stanford Report)

‘Your arrival is a moment of renewal’: Levin addresses Class of 2030 and transfers at convocation

Speakers encouraged students to explore and cautioned against AI.

September 21, 2026

Students stand on lawn with signs to support RAs.

RAs to vote on unionization in October, Stanford requests postponement

Sept. 16, 2026
The University has proposed more housing, expanded academic space in an updated General Use Permit. (The Stanford Daily)

University proposes expanding housing, academic space under new permit

Sept. 10, 2026
(Photo: ANDY HUYNH/The Stanford Daily)

Graduate Workers Union petitions for international students following visa rule changes

Sept. 7, 2026

RAs to vote on unionization in October, Stanford requests postponement

September 16, 2026

University proposes expanding housing, academic space under new permit

September 10, 2026

Graduate Workers Union petitions for international students following visa rule changes

September 7, 2026

Most Read

RAs to vote on unionization in October, Stanford requests postponement

Emerson Prentice

R&DE will not make major changes to dining amid national cyclospora outbreak

Rishi Upadhyay

Stanford ranks 55th in FIRE’s 2027 College Free Speech Rankings

Daniel Xu

Opinions

Letter from the Editors: On prohibiting AI-generated work at The Daily

George Porteous, Amina Wase and Anna Yang

I hate your fashion

Dayanara Yepez Ramirez

The commodification of identity politics

Jennifer Xin-Tsu Lin Levine

News

A photo of The Daily building with a blue sky.

Stanford ranks 55th in FIRE’s 2027 College Free Speech Rankings

The ‘D’ grade reflects a college landscape of divisive political topics and self-censorship.

September 21, 2026

Students wait in line for a meal at Lakeside Dining. (Regan Pecjak/The Stanford Daily)

R&DE will not make major changes to dining amid national cyclospora outbreak

Sept. 16, 2026
After racing for eight hours, the team prepares Azimuth for solar charging in Washington, IL. (Courtesy of Minoo Jang)

Racing on sunlight: Stanford Solar Car Project completes first road race since 2017

Sept. 8, 2026
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at a Hoover Institution event last month. (Photo: Hoover Institution)

Justice Clarence Thomas blasts Stanford Law School as ‘off limits’ to conservatives

Sept. 7, 2026

R&DE will not make major changes to dining amid national cyclospora outbreak

September 16, 2026

Racing on sunlight: Stanford Solar Car Project completes first road race since 2017

September 8, 2026

Justice Clarence Thomas blasts Stanford Law School as ‘off limits’ to conservatives

September 7, 2026

Arts & Life

Blood Orange captivates with full-bodied sound, artistic humility at The Warfield

Hayden Thompson and Charlotte Cao

‘Obsession’ stresses the vileness of passivity and cowardice

Dayanara Yepez Ramirez

Eric Wang ’26 wins international classical guitar competition

Lily Zou

Multimedia

The ASSU’s Presidential Debate

Taber Cannon

Sports

Football player catches ball.

Stanford football falls in first road test as Duke’s ground game dominates

Stanford’s road losing streak reached 12 games on Saturday.

September 20, 2026

Micah Ford celebrates a touchdown with teammates Davis Warren #8 and Fisher Anderson #74 during a game against University of Hawaii. Ford became the first Cardinal player to record 90+ rushing yards and three touchdowns in a game since 2017. (Photo: BOB DREBIN/ISI Photos)

New-look Stanford football kicks off season with thrilling win

Sept. 2, 2026
Nneka Ogwumike before a Stanford football game against the University of Southern California at Stanford Stadium on Sept. 10, 2022. Ogwumike, who played four seasons at The Farm, announced her retirement from the WNBA following the season. (Photo: JIM SHORIN/ISI Photos)

Stanford legend Nneka Ogwumike ’12 announces her retirement from the WNBA

Aug. 23, 2026
The Golden State Valkyries facing the Los Angeles Aces at Chase Center during Stanford night on May 31. The Valkyries have clinched a second-straight playoff berth (Photo: CAYLA WITHERS/The Stanford Daily)

Valkyries clinch playoff spot for the second consecutive year

Aug. 23, 2026

New-look Stanford football kicks off season with thrilling win

September 2, 2026

Stanford legend Nneka Ogwumike ’12 announces her retirement from the WNBA

August 23, 2026

Valkyries clinch playoff spot for the second consecutive year

August 23, 2026

The Grind

Luna

Ribka Desta

Old light

Sofia Baroudi

Games

Daily Diminutive #179

Bradley Bush

Cartoons

(Cartoon: CARSON BOSITA/The Stanford Daily)

Humor

…and both Pinkerton Agents and RAs never sleep. (Graphic: JENNY BALLUTAY / The Stanford Daily)

Stanford hires Pinkerton detectives to negotiate with unionizing RAs

Jenny Ballutay
This image brought to you by the White House Twitter Account. That’s right, we’re not calling it “X.” (Graphic: JENNY BALLUTAY / The Stanford Daily)

Pros and cons of ICE “Shock Gloves”

Jenny Ballutay
Though this one isn’t a Flock, it never hurts to have Uno Más camera watching over you. (Graphic: JENNY BALLUTAY / The Stanford Daily)

CDC leverages Flock cameras to track cyclospora outbreak

Jenny Ballutay
Welcome to the Nanoword! If you're stumped, ask the nearest 2nd-grader (GRAPHIC: JENNY BALLUTAY/The Stanford Daily)

Nanoword #12

Garrett Khatchaturian
Stanford University’s 2026 commencement ceremony will end with a speech by Google CEO Sundar Pichai, especially by the “AI” in Pichai, am I right? (Photo: FRANCES GUO/The Stanford Daily)

Students’ planned reactions to commencement speech

Jenny Ballutay
Campus Life
Students wait in line for a meal at Lakeside Dining. (Regan Pecjak/The Stanford Daily)

R&DE will not make major changes to dining amid national cyclospora outbreak

Rishi Upadhyay
  •  
Sept. 16, 2026
News
The University has proposed more housing, expanded academic space in an updated General Use Permit. (The Stanford Daily)

University proposes expanding housing, academic space under new permit

Emerson Prentice and Aadi Kucheria
  •  
Sept. 10, 2026
Campus Life
After racing for eight hours, the team prepares Azimuth for solar charging in Washington, IL. (Courtesy of Minoo Jang)

Racing on sunlight: Stanford Solar Car Project completes first road race since 2017

Alula Alderson
  •  
Sept. 8, 2026
University
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at a Hoover Institution event last month. (Photo: Hoover Institution)

Justice Clarence Thomas blasts Stanford Law School as ‘off limits’ to conservatives

Daniel Xu
  •  
Sept. 7, 2026
Campus Life
(Photo: ANDY HUYNH/The Stanford Daily)

Graduate Workers Union petitions for international students following visa rule changes

Kaleb Gjestson
  •  
Sept. 7, 2026
Football
Micah Ford celebrates a touchdown with teammates Davis Warren #8 and Fisher Anderson #74 during a game against University of Hawaii. Ford became the first Cardinal player to record 90+ rushing yards and three touchdowns in a game since 2017. (Photo: BOB DREBIN/ISI Photos)

New-look Stanford football kicks off season with thrilling win

Isaac Sullivan
  •  
Sept. 2, 2026
World & Nation
Lorry I. Lokey Stanford Daily Building

Stanford Daily wins free speech lawsuit against Trump administration

Daniel Xu, Rishi Upadhyay and Kaleb Gjestson
  •  
Aug. 29, 2026
Music
Eric Wang performs in the Guitar Foundation of America’s 2026 International Concert Artist Competition. (Photo: Courtesy of Eric Wang)

Eric Wang ’26 wins international classical guitar competition

Lily Zou
  •  
Aug. 27, 2026
Men's Rowing
Stanford men's rowing 1V8 during a regatta at Redwood Shores Lagoon (Photo: Fausto Ibarra/ISI Photos)

‘A lack of humanity’: Former men’s rowers allege injury, neglect on Stanford team

Hayden Thompson
  •  
Aug. 23, 2026
Humor
This image brought to you by the White House Twitter Account. That’s right, we’re not calling it “X.” (Graphic: JENNY BALLUTAY / The Stanford Daily)

Pros and cons of ICE “Shock Gloves”

Jenny Ballutay
  •  
Aug. 23, 2026
Women's Basketball
Nneka Ogwumike before a Stanford football game against the University of Southern California at Stanford Stadium on Sept. 10, 2022. Ogwumike, who played four seasons at The Farm, announced her retirement from the WNBA following the season. (Photo: JIM SHORIN/ISI Photos)

Stanford legend Nneka Ogwumike ’12 announces her retirement from the WNBA

Madisyn Cunningham
  •  
Aug. 23, 2026
Women's Basketball
The Golden State Valkyries facing the Los Angeles Aces at Chase Center during Stanford night on May 31. The Valkyries have clinched a second-straight playoff berth (Photo: CAYLA WITHERS/The Stanford Daily)

Valkyries clinch playoff spot for the second consecutive year

Cayla Withers
  •  
Aug. 23, 2026
University
(The Stanford Daily)

Stanford could face DOJ scrutiny over foreign donations

Emerson Prentice
  •  
Aug. 19, 2026
Sports Features
Sydney Lowell during a game against San Jose State University in March, 2025 (Photo: MATTHEW HUANG/ISI Photos)

Sydney Lowell’s journey through water polo

Mia Valentina Velarde
  •  
Aug. 18, 2026
Men's Golf
Michael Thorbjornsen preparing to putt during round 3 of the 2024 NCAA Stanford Regional Tournament on May 15, 2024. (PHOTO: Al Chang/ISI Photos)

Stanford alum Michael Thorbjornsen picks up first PGA win

Isaac Sullivan
  •  
Aug. 16, 2026
Humor
Though this one isn’t a Flock, it never hurts to have Uno Más camera watching over you. (Graphic: JENNY BALLUTAY / The Stanford Daily)

CDC leverages Flock cameras to track cyclospora outbreak

Jenny Ballutay
  •  
Aug. 11, 2026
University
A security camera installed in a dorm on campus. (Photo: ANANYA NAVALE/The Stanford Daily)

Stanford ends contract with Flock cameras, switches to Genetec

Kayla Chan
  •  
Aug. 9, 2026
Baseball
Stanford pitcher Aidan Keenan during his pitching windup in a game.

Stanford players selected in MLB Draft

Odelia Kneiser
  •  
Aug. 5, 2026
University
Michelle Landrey Cline B.A. ’93 MBA ’98 will serve as vice president for alumni affairs and president of the alumni association. (Courtesy of Michelle Landrey Cline / Rowan Ahearn)

Stanford Alumni Association appoints Michelle Landrey Cline ’93 as president

Alula Alderson
  •  
July 31, 2026
Track & Field
Alyssa Jones high jumping at the NCAA Track and Field Championships on June 13, 2026 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo: JOHN LOZANO/ISI Photos)

Jones ’26, Barta ’26 pick up wins at USA National Track and Field Championships

Bradley Bush
  •  
July 31, 2026
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