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Daniel Xu

Daniel Xu ’29 is the Vol. 270 Campus Life Editor for News. He was previously Vol. 269 Local Editor. Contact him at danxu ‘at’ stanford.edu.
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A side-by-side depiction displaying the original Lunar New Year Photo and the AI-altered one (Courtesy of Billy Ramirez).

‘The Other Two’ students in AI photo controversy speak out

Daniel Xu and Kaleb Gjestson
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Sept. 24
University
The 2023-24 academic year saw a pro-Palestinian sit-in at White Plaza. Students demonstrated with signs in solidarity with the sit-in. (Photo: CAYDEN GU/The Stanford Daily)

ACLU, Amnesty find Stanford targeted pro-Palestinian expression

Daniel Xu
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Sept. 24
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A side-by-side depiction displaying the original Lunar New Year Photo and the AI-altered one (Courtesy of Billy Ramirez).

University confirms use of AI-edited photo amid controversy

Daniel Xu and Kaleb Gjestson
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Sept. 23
Breaking
After two years since the initial protest, California's attorney general dropped the remaining charges. (Photo: GRETA REICH / The Stanford Daily)

Felony charges dropped against Building 10 protesters

Daniel Xu
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Sept. 22
University
A photo of The Daily building with a blue sky.

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

Daniel Xu
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Sept. 21
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
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Sept. 7
World & Nation
Lorry I. Lokey Stanford Daily Building

Stanford Daily wins free speech lawsuit against Trump administration

Daniel Xu, Rishi Upadhyay and Kaleb Gjestson
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Aug. 29
Campus Life
A number of sophomores were left unhoused during the initial round of selections. They will be given the opportunity to make room selections from July 13 - July 17. (Photo: CRYSTAL CHEN/The Stanford Daily)

Some students left unassigned after first round of housing selections

Daniel Xu
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June 5
Campus Life
picture of the exterior of trancos, a dorm in Wilbur hall, which has a big tree in front of its entrance

‘A way to simplify your move-out’: R&DE donation program ramps up summer campaign 

Daniel Xu
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June 3
University
Mung Chiang headshot

Stanford alum Mung Chiang named next Northwestern president

Daniel Xu
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May 21
Crime & Safety
This week's police blotter covers incidents from May 12-18.

Police Blotter: Rape, spousal abuse and invasion of privacy

Daniel Xu
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May 20
Local
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Meta. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

‘A battle worth fighting’: Santa Clara County sues Meta, alleging failure to prevent scam ads

Daniel Xu
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May 13
Local
Santa Clara CourtHouse

Judge removes lead prosecutor in pro-Palestine protestors’ case, citing conflict-of-interest with campaign fundraising

Daniel Xu
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May 8
Breaking
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

Daniel Xu
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May 7
Screen
Arden Cho speaks to the audience as part of the Listen to the Silence Conference. (Photo: CAYDEN GU/The Stanford Daily)

‘I quit more times than I can count’: Arden Cho talks Asian identity and acting at AASA event

Daniel Xu
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May 6
Local
Amid a multi-year court battle, the defense for a pro-Palestinian protestor has accused lead prosecutor Jeff Rosen of a conflict of interest. (Photo: Wikimedia)

Judge orders prosecutor to release fundraising records in pro-Palestine protestors’ case

Daniel Xu
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April 30
Local
This week's police blotter covers incidents from April 21 to April 27. (Graphic: the Stanford Daily).

Police Blotter: Noncriminal hate violence, stalking and aggravated obstruction and battery of a police officer

Daniel Xu
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April 28
University
A photo of Warsh speaking

Fed Chair nominee Warsh ’92 criticizes Fed overreach in Senate hearing

Daniel Xu
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April 24
Music
Headphones with an Admit Weekend badge and lanyard.

Songs that feel like a Stanford acceptance

Melita D’Souza, Audrey Chang, Jacqueline Larsen, Megan D'Souza, Dayanara Yepez Ramirez and Daniel Xu
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April 22
Student Government
Jared Hammerstrom ’27 and Celeste Vargas ’27 will serve as president and vice president of next year's ASSU executive team. (Courtesy of FARM RAISED)

ASSU 2026 election results: Hammerstrom and Vargas elected president, vice president

Daniel Xu
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April 18

Multimedia by Daniel Xu

World & Nation
Stanford community members joined a gathering last week titled "The Iran They Died For." (Photo: DANIEL XU/The Stanford Daily)

Stanford community reacts to Iran War

Daniel Xu
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March 11
Campus Life
On Oct. 30, Justice Anthony Kennedy spoke at the Stanford Law School, bringing with him a propagation of civil discourse that defined the ethics of his Supreme Court. (Photo Courtesy of Patrick Beaudouin)

Justice Anthony Kennedy urges law students to rethink the judiciary

Daniel Xu
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Oct. 31
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