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A graphic from Date Drop's website depicting a meadow at sunset. The text overlay on the image reads: "Date without swiping. For stanford.edu."

Date Drop returns following cease and desist

10 hrs. ago
Stanford’s Graduate Student Council met on Thursday. (Courtesy of Associated Students of Stanford University)

GSC debates BCA nomination, removal of commencement speakers

Jan. 8, 2026

Stanford faculty weigh in on the use of AI tools in research

Jan. 8, 2026

UGS hears presentation on Stanford’s removal of student speakers from department commencement ceremonies

Jan. 7, 2026

Featured

A security camera installed in a dorm on campus. (Photo: ANANYA NAVALE/The Stanford Daily)

Shooting at Brown prompts desire for increased campus security

The December shooting at Brown University that left two students dead caused some across Stanford's campus to question current security practices.
11 hrs. ago
550 Lausen, a house on Stanford's Row.

Sigma Chi returns to 550, Terra and Synergy combine

Jan. 8, 2026
Logo of Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory

Meet Stanford’s most influential AI figures of 2025

Jan. 7, 2026

Opinions

Strawser | Dear Stanford, don’t fall for the ‘terrorism’ trap

Sebastian Strawser

From the Community | Stanford’s decision to end land acknowledgments is wrong and troubling

From the Community

Venezuela is yet another reckless intervention

Justin Ahn

From the Community | Don’t ask voters to set faith aside

From the Community

Multimedia

Frosh reflect on their NSO experience | Open Up

Kenneth Vladimir Pilco and Harper Whitman

Stanford 2025 Reunion Homecoming

Faiza Ashar and Kenneth Vladimir Pilco

Democracy Day 2025

Paige Plater

Shooting at Brown prompts desire for increased campus security

11 hrs. ago

Date Drop returns following cease and desist

10 hrs. ago
Tessier-Lavigne walking in Stanford's main quad

Sigma Chi returns to 550, Terra and Synergy combine

As a result of the new theme housing application and review process, several theme houses will shift locations in the 2026-27 school year.
Jan. 8, 2026
550 Lausen, a house on Stanford's Row.

Meet Stanford’s most influential AI figures of 2025

The Daily recounts the contributions of five individuals who helped push the frontiers of AI in new ways.
Jan. 7, 2026
Logo of Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory

Vicki Veenker and Greer Stone voted Palo Alto mayor, vice mayor 

Jan. 6, 2026

First day of winter quarter sees steady, moderate rains

Jan. 6, 2026

Marriage Pact sends cease and desist to Date Drop

Jan. 4, 2026

Arts & Life

Stack of books

2025’s best reads in review

Emerson Prentice
In “Text and the City,” Melisa Guleryuz '27 reviews books through a lens of modern femininity. (Graphic: MEI KNUTSON/The Stanford Daily)

Text and the City: In ‘Yellowface,’ who gets to tell the story (and get away with it)? 

Melisa Ezgi Guleryuz

Students pick their anthems for 2026

Audrey Chang, Allie Skalnik, Emerson Prentice, Anthony Martinez Rosales, Anisha Pandey, Blyss Cleveland, Mei Knutson, Melita D’Souza and Megan D'Souza

Counterpoints: Craft, art and AI 

Grace Feng

Sports

Moses Wagner during a game against Grand Canyon University at Maples Pavilion on April 18, 2025. Wagner led the team with 12 kills in last night's loss to Lewis University. (Photo: FAUSTO IBARRA/ISI Photos)

Stanford men’s volleyball falls to Lewis in season opener

The Stanford men’s volleyball match against Lewis on Saturday evening ended in a 0-3 loss despite three close sets.
16 hrs. ago
Rafael Gu during a Tri Meet vs. Arizona State University and Cal at Avery Aquatic Center on Oct. 24, 2025. Gu has put up the fastest time in the 50-Yard Freestyle this season for Stanford. (Photo: SCOTT GOULD/ISI Photos)

Listicle: Where Stanford men’s swim and dive stands in the national rankings

19 hrs. ago
Torri Huske during a meet against Arizona State University and Cal at Avery Aquatic Center on Oct. 24, 2025. Huske has been the most dominant swimmer for Stanford this season. (Photo: MATTHEW HUANG/ISI Photos)

Listicle: Where Stanford women’s swim and dive stands in the national rankings

19 hrs. ago

The Grind

Asking Stanford: What are your resolutions for 2026?

Melita D’Souza, Kaylee Chan, Megan D'Souza, Sharis Hsu, Iris Hwang and Lily Zou

Senior Scaries: Friends we ‘knew in college’

Erin Ye

Celebrating a polymath in an age that has nearly forgotten the word

Sam Samani

Tell me, how would you like me to reject you?

Iris Hwang
Polls

Games

Daily Diminutive #106 (Jan. 12, 2026)

Emerson Prentice
Play the Daily Crossword

Cartoons

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Humor

(Cartoon: ROSS HAMILTON / The Stanford Daily)

More alike than you think

Ross Hamilton
Hottest DILF in the North Pole. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

New study finds a majority of Stanford students still believe in Santa

Peter Lindholm
These are fir trees. And ONLY fir trees. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Stanford Tree forgoes traditional ornaments, remains non-denominational

Peter Lindholm and Wambua Musyoki
Ironic, isn't it? (Graphic: MASON BARRETT/The Stanford Daily)

Superman deported by ICE

Mason Barrett
University
Logo of Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory

Meet Stanford’s most influential AI figures of 2025

Anisha Pandey
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Jan. 7, 2026
Football
The Stanford defense celebrates during Big Game last November at Stanford Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025. The program prepares for roster changes as the transfer portal heats up. (Photo: BOB DREBIN/ISI Photos)

Football faces changes in coaching staff and roster

Odelia Kneiser
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Jan. 7, 2026
Stanfordle
"Enjoy Other Wordy Games Daily" is written in the form of a Wordle game.

Stanfordle #054 (Jan. 8, 2026)

Eliza Krackeler
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Jan. 7, 2026
Local
Members of the Palo Alto City Council at the annual City Council Reorganization meeting on Jan. 5.

Vicki Veenker and Greer Stone voted Palo Alto mayor, vice mayor 

Kayla Chan
  •  
Jan. 6, 2026
Music
Professor Ge Wang experiments with music (Courtesy of Ge Wang).

Counterpoints: Craft, art and AI 

Grace Feng
  •  
Jan. 6, 2026
Campus Life
A panel of four speakers sits on stage in discussion.

The art of discussion: ‘Democracy and Disagreement’ aims to model difficult dialogue for students

Emerson Prentice
  •  
Jan. 6, 2026
Local
Graphic that reads "Stanford Daily Police Blotter" with blue and red circles in the background over a black and white image of Stanford's main quad.

Winter Police Blotter Roundup: Attempted extortion, identity theft and possession of controlled substances

Sterling Davies
  •  
Jan. 6, 2026
Squash
The Stanford Squash team before a game against the University of Virginia at Arrillaga Center for Sports & Recreation on Jan. 13, 2025. The team hopes to defend its conference title this season. (Photo: SUPRIYA LIMAYE/ISI Photos)

Stanford squash look to defend its conference crown

Isaac Sullivan
  •  
Jan. 6, 2026
Opinions
An image of Nicolás Maduro, who was recently captured by American forces. (Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons)

On the capture of Nicolás Maduro

Adam Langshaw
  •  
Jan. 6, 2026
Football
Former Stanford star running back Christian McCaffrey during a game against Rice at Stanford Stadium on Nov. 26, 2016. McCaffrey is among the best players to watch out for heading into the NFL playoffs. (Photo: DAVID ELKINSON/ISI Photos)

Week 18: Stanford in the NFL

Joanne dePierre
  •  
Jan. 6, 2026
The Grind
A scene from the film "12 Angry Men" (1957). (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Tell me, how would you like me to reject you?

Iris Hwang
  •  
Jan. 6, 2026
Humor
Hottest DILF in the North Pole. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

New study finds a majority of Stanford students still believe in Santa

Peter Lindholm
  •  
Jan. 6, 2026
Humor
These are fir trees. And ONLY fir trees. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Stanford Tree forgoes traditional ornaments, remains non-denominational

Peter Lindholm and Wambua Musyoki
  •  
Jan. 6, 2026
Daily Diminutive
crossword

Daily Diminutive #104 (Jan. 7, 2026)

Eliza Krackeler
  •  
Jan. 6, 2026
Stanfordle
"Enjoy Other Wordy Games Daily" is written in the form of a Wordle game.

Stanfordle #053 (Jan. 7, 2026)

Eliza Krackeler
  •  
Jan. 6, 2026
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