A War of Ideas

Journalist speaks on world perceptions of U.S.
By Christian L. Tom
NEWS| “Perceptions of policy,” said two-time journalism Emmy-nominee Lawrence Pintak, “can be as important as the policy itself.

Employers snoop on Facebook

By Andrea Fuller
NEWS| Though the wildly popular Facebook.com began as a place for college students to post pictures and quirky interests, the site has now become a tool for potential employers, much to the chagrin of some young job-seekers.

Health experts prepare for avian flu

By James Hohmann
NEWS| A deadly virus has spread like wild fire through the bird flocks of Asia and Central Europe. The H5N1 strain of influenza, also known as Killer Flu, has claimed at least 58 lives and threatens to mutate into a pathogen that could spread from human to human, kill millions and wreak havoc on the global economy.

RCCs teach presentation skills

By Kelley Fong
NEWS| Intermediate Computing at Stanford, a computer class in its second year that focuses on multimedia and presentation skills, is now offered in six freshman dorms, up from four last year.

Urination outside Tresidder

By Sal Umberto Bonaccorso
NEWS| During the past week, few bike thefts were reported to the Stanford Department of Public Safety (SUDPS). Instead, a convertible’s roof had been cut off behind La Casa Italiana, and several people were transported to Stanford Hospital for injuries or alcohol intoxication.

Short but Sweet

By Jessamyn Edra
NEWS| From the deep conversations of “The Calling of St. Matthew” to the tensions created in “The Waiting Room” to the witty humor of “Devils in a Blue Dress,” the Ram’s Head production of the Original One Acts (OWOA) has all the elements to satisfy any theatrical palette.

In SF, cheap books for a good cause

By Christian L. Tom
NEWS| Nerdy and philanthropic Stanford students alike will be pleased to know that the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library will hold its quarterly mini book sale next weekend.

Gyros, falafel and...crepes?

By Shelby Martin
NEWS| “What do you think?