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A panel discusses the message and meaning of “Goliath,” a student-written play inspired by violence in Iraq. On the panel was Sean O’Neill, a 24-year old Iraq veteran with two tours of duty who is now opposed to the war. #gallery http://daily.stanford.edu/image/full/7005
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A panel discusses the message and meaning of “Goliath,” a student-written play inspired by violence in Iraq. On the panel was Sean O’Neill, a 24-year old Iraq veteran with two tours of duty who is now opposed to the war.

Breaking News: Whipple Chosen as Tree

By Loren Newman
NEWS| John Whipple ’10 was selected early Thursday as the Band’s new Tree after more than a week of pranks, shenanigans and general irreverence.

"Goliath" dramatizes Iraq

By Gerry Shih
NEWS| As soon as a disillusioned soldier uttered the last words of a stark monologue to 150 students and community members gathered in Kresge Auditorium on Tuesday night, a rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner” — hummed to the rhythms of steps and beat-boxing — unfolded. And so began the first independent public performance of “Goliath,” the ambitious “choreopoem” creation of Takeo Rivera ‘08.

GSC struggles with candidate recruitment

By Niraj Sheth
NEWS| As deadlines near, the Graduate Student Council (GSC) continued to deliberate election issues at its meeting last night, in addition to passing several bills and clearing up a mistake made last week.

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Lots of Lopez

Brook Lopez’s offensive peak points Card in right direction
By Sean Howell
SPORTS| Freshman forward Brook Lopez’s recent play has excited the kind of speculation that ends in wild projections about guaranteed NBA millions and future celebrity.

Wanting much more

By Daniel Novinson
SPORTS| You might think Trent Johnson would be pretty happy right about now.

Cardinal back on top

By Wes Mateo
SPORTS| The Cardinal (11-1, 4-0 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) hits the road this weekend, slated to play a Friday evening contest at Arizona State, followed by a pair of games on Saturday and Sunday against UC-San Diego and San Diego State.

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Editorial: Hennessy's All Right Now

By Editorial Board
OPINIONS| As a scientist who has held patents, started companies and written textbooks, Hennessy is a university president without precedent, and this is not a bad thing. Yes, he is rich, but president of a major university is hardly a low-income position in the first place.

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Holt's Harangue: Your high-school friends aren't dead

Op-Ed: Criticism of Howe uncalled for