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Theo Baker

Theo Baker is the Vol. 263 Spotlight Investigations Editor. A frosh from Washington, D.C., he is the youngest ever recipient of a George Polk Award. Contact [email protected] for encrypted email. Find him on Twitter @tab_delete.
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Marc Tessier-Lavigne speaks at graduation

Some Stanford scientists encourage President Tessier-Lavigne to step down

Theo Baker
  •  
Dec. 7, 2022
University
President Marc Tessier-Lavigne at a faculty senate meeting

Cell reopens investigation into University president’s paper, Tessier-Lavigne addresses allegations in letter to faculty

Theo Baker
  •  
Dec. 6, 2022
University
Figure 1c from a 2003 Nature article. The image seems to show bands which have been duplicated and manipulated.

Conflict of interest leads member of special committee investigating Stanford president to step aside

Theo Baker
  •  
Dec. 5, 2022
University
A collage of several figures with highlighted areas showing alleged duplications within the photos.

Additional papers by University president in question, structure of Board’s investigation criticized

Theo Baker
  •  
Dec. 2, 2022
Academics
Marc Tessier-Lavigne speaking at a meeting

‘Science’ planned to release corrections to two of President Tessier-Lavigne’s papers in 2015

Theo Baker
  •  
Nov. 30, 2022
University
Marc Tessier-Lavigne speaking at a meeting

Stanford launches probe into President Tessier-Lavigne’s research following ‘Daily’ investigation on allegations of scientific misconduct

Theo Baker
  •  
Nov. 30, 2022
Academics
A stack of research paper pages with red ink over data

Stanford president’s research under investigation for scientific misconduct, University admits ‘mistakes’

Theo Baker
  •  
Nov. 29, 2022
World & Nation
Peter Thiel and Donald Trump stand side by side

Trump announced his 2024 presidential bid. His success may hinge on Silicon Valley and Stanford.

Theo Baker and Yana Kim
  •  
Nov. 18, 2022
University
Students partying in front of a DJ

Stanford claims it’s ready to combat the ‘War on Fun.’ Students are unsure.

Oriana Riley and Theo Baker
  •  
Nov. 18, 2022
Crime & Safety
An SUDPS car parked in front of Memorial Church.

Increased police presence fails to prevent sexual violence, say students, faculty

Theo Baker
  •  
Nov. 10, 2022
Campus Life
Entrance to Crothers Hall.

Imposter recounts his time on campus

Theo Baker
  •  
Nov. 3, 2022
News
Front of Crothers building

University accepts blame for imposter’s repeat intrusions

Theo Baker
  •  
Nov. 1, 2022
Crime & Safety
Entrance to Crothers Hall.

Stanford knew about the campus imposter for a year. He kept coming back.

Theo Baker
  •  
Oct. 31, 2022
Crime & Safety
Crother's Housing Center at night

Imposter student caught, removed from Crothers Hall

Cassidy Dalva, Theo Baker and Oriana Riley
  •  
Oct. 28, 2022
News
From left to right: Jim Steyer, Ruth Marcus, Adam Schiff and Pamela S. Karlan sit on stage

Rep. Schiff warns Republicans would overturn 2024 election

Theo Baker
  •  
Oct. 27, 2022
News
White banner reading 'STANFORD HATES FUN' in black and red capital letters on football field at Stanford/ASU Game.

Inside “Stanford’s War On Fun”: Tensions mount over University’s handling of social life

Theo Baker
  •  
Oct. 24, 2022
The Stanford Daily

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