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Kramer proposes overhaul

Law School dean targets second and third years for changes, suggests
By Niraj Sheth
NEWS| Last month, The New York Times ran an article detailing the “21st century” tune-up Harvard Law School has given its first-year curriculum. But changes brewing at Stanford Law School could soon make Harvard’s publicity-grabbing updates obsolete — and transform American legal education along the way.

Stanford shoots for the moon

By Emma Vaughn
NEWS| If a group of alumni and faculty have their way, the next overseas studies destination for undergraduates could be the moon.

Putnam perplexes the best

By Daisy Chen
NEWS| As midterm season comes and goes, many students are left to contemplate the low scores on their chemistry and biology midterms. But for a small contingent of Stanford, getting just one point out of 120 on a special test this fall will be cause for celebration.

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Freshman midfielder Alex Kozachenko looks for a pass in last Friday’s game against No. 10 California.  The Cardinal won its first match in 10 meetings with the Bears, 2-1, with an overtime goal by senior Galen Thompson. #gallery http://daily.stanford.edu/image/full/6494
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Freshman midfielder Alex Kozachenko looks for a pass in last Friday’s game against No. 10 California. The Cardinal won its first match in 10 meetings with the Bears, 2-1, with an overtime goal by senior Galen Thompson.

Hockey falls to Cal in title game

After win over Appalachian State, Card drop Championship match to No. 13 Bears, 3-1
By Anna Parlin
SPORTS| After defeating Appalachian State 3-0 in the semifinals of the Northern Pacific Athletic Conference Championships, the Stanford field hockey team suffered a 3-1 loss to No. 13 California in the tournament finals.

Taking down the champs

By Haley Murphy
SPORTS| In a dramatic end to the Cardinal’s best conference showing since 2002, senior Galen Thompson led the Stanford men’s soccer team to a 2-1 victory over No. 10 California on Friday with a game-winning goal in overtime.

Mixed start in pair of tune-ups

By Christian Torres
SPORTS| The No. 4 Stanford women’s basketball team burst out of the gate last Thursday at Maples Pavilion, with a 103-57 exhibition win over Chico State, but a more subdued 84-78 win over Love & Basketball on Saturday showed the Cardinal lacking energy, specifically that of a sidelined Candice Wiggins.

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Editorial: Go Vote!

By Editorial Board
OPINIONS| On the whole, students seem apathetic about the elections. This is a pity, because there are many important issues at stake.

Ire and Vice: George Bush, Global Warming, Genocide in Darfur

Sketch: When I was younger

Op-Ed: To vote or not to vote - Wasting time in the political circus