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ASSU Executive slates campaigned in White Plaza yesterday. Supporters of Aaron Smith and Kyle Ladewig handed out candy, while volunteers for Brett Hammon and Lakshmi Karra distributed leis. #gallery http://daily.stanford.edu/image/full/7161
Shams Shaikh

ASSU Executive slates campaigned in White Plaza yesterday. Supporters of Aaron Smith and Kyle Ladewig handed out candy, while volunteers for Brett Hammon and Lakshmi Karra distributed leis.

Nursing a new contract proposal after March rejection

Hospital union votes on second
By Lia Hardin
NEWS| Nurses at Stanford Hospitals and Clinics (SHC) and the Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital (LPCH) voted yesterday on a preliminary employment contract agreement that would bring pay raises and improved retirement benefits.

Crisco is ingredient for ASSU

By Andrea Fuller
NEWS| When official campaigning for next week’s ASSU elections began just after midnight on Wednesday, a number of candidates new to the process were not prepared for the annual antics of The Chapparal that traditionally accompany the flyering frenzy.

Inside the rush process

By Rahul Kanakia
NEWS| By Tuesday, some 200 girls will have chosen to begin the four-day sorority rush process.

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Allison Gregorka and the Cardinal will look to defend their No. 1 ranking
this weekend as they travel to face UC-Irvine and Long Beach State. Gregorka recently competed with Team USA in the FINA Championships in Australia. #gallery http://daily.stanford.edu/image/full/7151
Shams Shaikh

Allison Gregorka and the Cardinal will look to defend their No. 1 ranking this weekend as they travel to face UC-Irvine and Long Beach State. Gregorka recently competed with Team USA in the FINA Championships in Australia.

Baseball falters again in desert

By Blair Critchlow
SPORTS| Mark Marquess has not seen one of his Stanford teams start like this for 30 years.

Last stand for Card seniors

By Jack Salisbury
SPORTS| Commemorating the impressive and nearly flawless careers of seniors Theresa Logar and Anne Yelsey, Stanford women’s tennis plays its final home matches of the season today and tomorrow against No. 41 Washington State and Washington, respectively.

Volleyball looks to finish strong

By Roxie Dickinson
SPORTS| After a rough season, the Stanford men’s volleyball team looks to close out the year on a positive note with its last home matches this weekend.

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Editorial: Fill Lake Lag

By Editorial Board
OPINIONS| The spring-quarter filling of Lake Lag, especially in years when winter rainfall and creek diversions are inadequate, is an expensive proposition. It carries, however, significant aesthetic, recreational and ecological benefits.

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