The Stanford Daily spoke with a few students about their experiences during the pandemic and the lessons they will carry into the new school year. From volunteering in Peru to making music to artist residencies, there were two themes that were common among the varied student experiences: self-care and silver linings.

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The University cited Vinci’s racist posts from the weekend — including ones containing violent imagery directed toward a Black student and faculty member — and subsequent misogynistic and otherwise offensive posts as reason for the ban.

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Though Jon Jacobo denies the allegations, he will take a leave of absence from his work and resign from his city position.

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The University now recommends that everyone wears face coverings in crowded indoor spaces on campus, and also eased testing requirements for students.

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An associate dean told the Daily that the decision was not prompted by a student petition to save co-ops.

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Stanford will house 11 Greek organizations on campus next year, Chi Omega, Alpha Phi, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and alpha Kappa Delta Phi. Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Sigma, Phi Kappa Psi, Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Nu, according to an announcement released Tuesday.

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As the new ASSU election cycle is underway, The Daily asked several senators who are not running for reelection about their experiences in office.

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In the spirit of National Poetry Month, over the next few days Reads will be publishing five original poems, submitted by Stanford students and chosen by the Arts & Life editors.

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In the spirit of National Poetry Month, over the next few days Reads will be publishing five original poems, submitted by Stanford students and chosen by the Arts & Life editors.

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At the Virtual Family Weekend welcome, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell answered questions about tuition, vaccine distributions and fall quarter.

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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, frosh living on campus have found new ways to build connections, but many are still searching for a sense of community.

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This report covers a selection of incidents from Jan. 19 to Jan. 25 as recorded in the Stanford University Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) bulletin.

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The ASSU met with Student Affairs following the last-minute cancellation of winter quarter plans and expressed optimism that the University will proactively include the ASSU in spring quarter decision making.

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Stanford says it will confirm its plans the week of March 1 — but couldn’t rule out a change after that. Is the third time the charm?

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President-elect Joe Biden announced on Dec. 16 that adjunct professor and Precourt Energy Scholar Ali Zaidi will be appointed as his deputy national climate advisor.

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