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Canvas was shut down on Thursday by a criminal hacking group, threatening to release data if affected schools do not contact them and reach a settlement by May 12. (Photo: The Stanford Daily)

Criminal hacker group ShinyHunters breaches Canvas

The hackers have issued a May 12 ultimatum to affected schools and Instructure, Canvas’s parent company.

May 7, 2026

Members of the Stanford Black community pose for a photo at Meyer Green. (Courtesy of Erica Dennings)

2026 Black Alumni Summit unites students, faculty and alumni

May 6, 2026
Protestors line up at the rally

‘Overworked and underpaid’: Unionizing RAs voice complaints at May Day rally

May 5, 2026
The Graduate School of Education.

University discontinues BIPOC teacher training program amid Title VI investigation

April 29, 2026

2026 Black Alumni Summit unites students, faculty and alumni

May 6, 2026

‘Overworked and underpaid’: Unionizing RAs voice complaints at May Day rally

May 5, 2026

University discontinues BIPOC teacher training program amid Title VI investigation

April 29, 2026

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Arts & Life

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Multimedia

The ASSU’s Presidential Debate

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Sports

Rintaro Sasaki during a game against Waseda University at Klein Field, Sunken Diamond

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Stanford Womens Basketball at a game. (Photo: SUPRIYA LIMAYE/ISI PHOTOS)

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Cartoons

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the daily nanoword graphic

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Science & Technology
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