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Scott Parazynski ‘83 returned to Earth earlier this month after a dangerous mission during which he repaired damage to a wiring system within a solar panel on the International Space Station. Above is Parazynski aboard STS-86 in 1997. He entered this picture for a Beat Cal photo contest held by the Axe Committee. #gallery http://daily.stanford.edu/image/full/8201
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Scott Parazynski ‘83 returned to Earth earlier this month after a dangerous mission during which he repaired damage to a wiring system within a solar panel on the International Space Station. Above is Parazynski aboard STS-86 in 1997. He entered this picture for a Beat Cal photo contest held by the Axe Committee.

Trio talks Pakistani politics

Profs. urge awareness of history and culture
By Mohammad Ali
NEWS| In a panel discussion last night, three Stanford professors provided valuable commentary on the current political situation in Pakistan, repeatedly emphasizing the need for the American people, especially top policymakers, to become more familiar with the nation’s past.

Operation separates twins

By Shelby Martin
NEWS| When Fiorella Rocha-Arias next opens her eyes, the first thing she sees won’t be her sister Yurelia.

Rise in reported rapes due to new resources

By Emma Trotter
NEWS| Disturbing trends in violent crime are often hidden from the public eye until long after the fact — and long after anyone can be blamed for them.

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Despite coming in first in 9 of 16 events in its dual meet against No.5 Georgia, the Stanford women’s swimming and diving team was unable to defeat the Bulldogs. The Cardinal’s second-place finish in the meet’s final event led to the end of a 12-meet winning streak for the Cardinal. #gallery http://daily.stanford.edu/image/full/8204
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Despite coming in first in 9 of 16 events in its dual meet against No.5 Georgia, the Stanford women’s swimming and diving team was unable to defeat the Bulldogs. The Cardinal’s second-place finish in the meet’s final event led to the end of a 12-meet winning streak for the Cardinal.

A perfect finish

By Jack Salisbury
SPORTS| Stanford’s No. 1 women’s cross country team will vie for its third straight national title in less than a week when it travels to Terre Haute, Indiana for the NCAA Championships. Like most championship-caliber teams, the Cardinal couldn’t have made it this far without the leadership of its experienced team members.

A bright future for football

By Denis Griffin
SPORTS| In the interest of full disclosure, I’d like to start by saying that I thought I’d be writing this column, more or less, a little over a month ago. I was fully prepared for the seemingly inevitable Stanford football loss on the road against USC.

Strong start for Card wrestling squad

By Denis Griffin
SPORTS| Since the wrestle-offs to determine the squad’s starting lineup, Stanford wrestling has hit the ground running to open its 2007-08 season with strong showings at tournaments and a dominating dual meet victory over Fort Hays State.

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Editorial: Green is the new black

By Editorial Board
OPINIONS| We’re past the days of considering environmentalism an exclusive issue of granola-crunchers from the Pacific Northwest. The planet’s problems affect everyone; so much the better if the concerns begin to appeal to everyone.

Stu's Views: Ron Paul is insane

The Lowly Interns: The ultimate bribe

Op-ed: What does 'no war in Iran' mean?