Abolish Stanford rallies to defund Stanford police
Over 100 people gathered in Main Quad last Thursday to advocate for police abolition and express solidarity with system-impacted individuals.
Jessica Zhu
Jessica Zhu ’24 is studying Political Science and minoring in History and Human Rights. She is really interested in political activism, and in her free time, she watches sunsets and makes shrinky-dink earrings.
All ASSU constitutional amendments fail
None of the proposed amendments to the ASSU Constitution gathered enough votes to reach a 15% quorum of undergraduate and graduate students.
‘A monumental milestone’: Elizabeth Reese, Yunpoví, joins SLS as first Native American faculty member
Reese, Stanford Law School's first Native American faculty member, previously worked with Indigenous tribes for the NAACP. As a professor, she hopes to bolster the role of tribal law in law education.
’25s express conflicting feelings about ResX neighborhoods system
Incoming and prospective members of the class of 2025 haven't reached consensus about Stanford's new neighborhoods system.
IDEAL fellows eager to engage, inspire undergraduates in race and ethnicity studies
Five scholars were selected last month as the first cohort of IDEAL Provostial Fellows, one of several Stanford initiatives introduced in June to combat anti-Black racism, diversify faculty and support early-career researchers whose work focuses on reshaping race relations.
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Undergraduates to vote on contested Freshmen Senators Act
The Freshmen Senators Act seeks to add a fall election cycle that would allow frosh to run for the Undergraduate Senate. While supporters stressed the value of a frosh perspective in the Senate, opponents expressed concerns about logistical issues and proposed alternative mechanisms of engaging frosh.
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After winter cancellation, students say Stanford’s accommodations are far from enough
Following the University's last minute decision not to invite frosh and sophomores back to campus, student advocacy groups have called on Stanford to support students' needs and heed the voices of student representatives.
‘It’s a danger to the community’: RAs criticize unclear COVID-19 protocols
Some RAs are concerned that a lack of clear communication from the University will continue to make it difficult for them to keep students safe.
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d.school students, faculty re-envision digital spaces for learning and community
While facing Zoom-related difficulties, students and faculty in the d.school spent the fall quarter thinking about and designing innovative solutions.
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Stanford professors join Biden-Harris transition team
Along with their fellow transition advisors, the Stanford affiliates were chosen for their “deep backgrounds in crucial policy areas across the federal government,” according to the Biden-Harris transition team.
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Stanford activists remain optimistic about affirmative action despite failure of Prop 16
Though the state's enduring ban on the policy does not affect Stanford, campus advocates continue to push for statewide affirmative action.
Josh Becker J.D. ’98 MBA ’98 and Marc Berman to represent Stanford in California Capitol
Josh Becker J.D. ’98 MBA ’98, a Democrat, defeated Republican candidate and fellow Stanford alum Alex Glew M.S. ’95 Ph.D. ’03.
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Stanford walks back limited amnesty policy in sexual misconduct protocol
The University drew further criticisms over reportedly not consulting advocates.
Stanford affiliates welcome IDEAL race and ethnicity fellowship, question if it goes far enough
The IDEAL Provostial Fellows program launched on Oct. 8 will bring four to five early-career scholars of race and ethnicity to Stanford and aims to increase faculty diversity.
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Police Blotter: Bike theft, hit and run collision, vehicle burglary
This report covers a selection of incidents from Oct. 20 to Oct. 26 as recorded in the Stanford University Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) bulletin.
Embraced by White House but few else, Stanford affiliates at focus of COVID-19 controversies
Even as the two become increasingly influential, the University has declined to take a stance on their views, instead advocating for the right of affiliates to express opposing views.
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Prison abolition, democracy and capitalism are interconnected, say Angela Davis and Astra Taylor
Angela Davis and filmmaker Astra Taylor talked about prison abolition, democracy and capitalism in an event hosted by comparative literature professor David Palumbo-Liu.
Shipped kits, simulations: Instructors try adapting labs, but still run up against virtual learning limitations
Faced with the challenge of teaching lab classes online, science and engineering instructors are shipping lab kits and using virtual simulations in an effort to recreate the hands-on experience for students learning remotely.
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One way Stanford art studio classes fight online-learning constraints? Mailing 3D printers
In a normal quarter, students in art studio classes have a myriad of materials and machines at their disposal to bring their artistic visions to life. But in light of the shift to online learning, professors are devising creative solutions — up to and including mailing students 3D printers — to address the loss of campus resources.
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Will a unit cap on majors at Stanford actually make them more accessible?
Despite the proposal’s intentions, faculty and students have questioned whether it will actually benefit FLI students, raising concerns about how the cap may further increase the barrier for entry into certain majors.
Students contribute to Democratic movements in state and local elections
Driven by a progressive political and social movement, Stanford students are getting involved in electoral races across the nation.
Stanford experts weigh in on Trump administration’s potential TikTok ban
Since its international release in 2017, TikTok has gained immense traction in the United States, with an estimated 65 to 80 million users nationwide. Its parent company, ByteDance, is based in China — a fact that has led some to question its potential ties to the Chinese Communist Party. As tensions between the United States…
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