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A 5.6 magnitude earthquake shook the Bay Area shortly after 8 p.m. last night. The quake - the largest in the region since the 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta earthquake killed more than 60 people in 1989 - originated near San Jose and sent shock waves rippling across campus as University officials quickly launched emergency management protocols. There was no damage reported on campus and only minor damage reported in San Jose.
Earthquake rocks Bay Area
University responds to 5.6 magnitude quake; no damage reported on campus
NEWS|
Stanford’s emergency management contingencies were activated just after 8 p.m. yesterday, when the quake rocked the University and sent shock waves across campus. Officials were quick to reassure students last night that the situation was under control.
Performing arts center to be built
NEWS|
As part of the University’s plans to establish an “arts district” in the vicinity of the Cantor Arts Center, a New York design firm has been selected to develop plans for a new 900-seat performing arts center between Campus Drive and Lasuen Street.
Duo explores lives of homeless
NEWS|
San Francisco Chronicle reporter Kevin Fagan and photographer Brant Ward spoke to Stanford students last night about chronic homelessness, giving their opinions on effective responses to the issue.
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Junior swimmer Caroline Bruce is back from a shoulder injury and eager to compete this season.
Nguyen on her feet again and winning already
Junior tennis player returns from foot injury
SPORTS|
True champions leave their blood, sweat and tears on the court, an aphorism that resonates deeply with junior Jessica Nguyen of the Stanford women’s tennis team.
Ready to make waves
SPORTS|
Swimmer Caroline Bruce is no stranger to success. The redshirt junior began her freshman year at Stanford already an Olympian and an individual national champion in the 200-meter breaststroke.
Where is A-Rod going?
SPORTS|
The big baseball story from Sunday from Boston’s four-game sweep of the Rockies in the World Series wasn’t anything on the field. No, it was the declaration mid-game that Yankee mega-star third baseman Alex Rodriguez would be opting out of his contract, making him a free agent this winter.
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Editorial: Boo on the Halloween ban
OPINIONS|
The Castro’s Halloween festivities, celebrated since the 1950s, are being thwarted by the efforts of the municipal authorities. For next Halloween, however, the Castro’s festivities should not be tainted by the events of 2002 and 2006, but inspired by what could have been in 2007.