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A Sea Change
Democratic wins spur student celebrations, experts temper hopes
NEWS|
In rooms and lounges around campus, left-leaning students ushered in the Democratic victory with a celebration befitting New Years. In the Slavinskii Dom row house, a contingent of loyal Democrats shotgunned cheap beers after the networks declared Democrats victorious in their quest to take the House.
“There’s a lot to be excited about,” said Bobby Lepore, the president of the Stanford Democrats.
Parental notice measure fails
NEWS|
California voters rejected the measure, which would have required a doctor to notify parents or guardians of minors seeking an abortion, by an almost 10-point margin.
A Schwarzenegger sequel
NEWS|
In a year when Republicans struggled nationwide, Schwarzenegger avoided the same fate by positioning himself as an “Arnold Republican” — a bipartisan dealmaker with strained ties to the Bush White House. The actor-governor was also blessed with a lusterless opponent who failed to energize his own party, even in a state known as a Democratic stronghold.
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Scott Loescher and Brian Perry battle in last week’s intra-squad Wrestle-Offs. At the Avalon Duals, Perry bested the fourth-ranked wrestler in the nation in what coach Kerry McCoy called the “bright spot of the weekend.
Kehoe in charge
SPORTS|
“I always wanted to be the setter because I saw them as the people in charge,” the junior said.
Card wins one of three at Avalon
SPORTS|
The Stanford wrestling squad returned from the Avalon Duals in Edinboro, Penn., happy with the strides they made in winning their first dual meet of the season against Mercyhurst of Pennsylvania.
Football Notebook: Field goal protection a safety concern
SPORTS|
When USC blocked a third-quarter Aaron Zagory field goal attempt in Saturday’s 42-0 win over the Cardinal, there may have been more going on than met the eye.
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Editorial: Resuscitate common rooms
OPINIONS|
The lounge is a vital aspect of Stanford residential housing. It is a place to socialize, have meetings, do homework and potentially have a party. Unfortunately, many common areas in Stanford dormitories are ill-equipped to provide students with anything except an open space.