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Hollywood actor, filmmaker and activist Edward James Olmos spoke as the keynote speaker during the 15th annual Cesar E. Chavez Commemoration, a tribute to the founder of the United Farm Workers. #gallery http://daily.stanford.edu/image/full/8990
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Hollywood actor, filmmaker and activist Edward James Olmos spoke as the keynote speaker during the 15th annual Cesar E. Chavez Commemoration, a tribute to the founder of the United Farm Workers.

FCC convenes at Stanford

Commissioners discuss net neutrality and restrictions by Internet service providers
By Kamil Dada
NEWS| The Federal Communications Commission convened a public hearing at Stanford on Thursday to examine whether broadband Internet service providers should be allowed to restrict access to certain Internet software applications.

Comcast refuses invite

By Kamil Dada
NEWS| Comcast officials and representatives from the other broadband giants were not present at Thursday's FCC hearing.

Parents elected to Congress

By Salone Kapur
NEWS| Jackson Sierra '10 and Christine Foster '09, whose parents serve in Congress, noted that families can play a large role on the campaign trail.

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Center fielder Sean Ratliff has been a major reason for the Cardinal’s success this year — he leads Stanford in homeruns and slugging percentage while playing solid defense. He has also appeared in three games as a pitcher for the Cardinal, going 2-0 in his opportunities. Coach Mark Marquess has used various position players as pitchers. #gallery http://daily.stanford.edu/image/full/8993
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Center fielder Sean Ratliff has been a major reason for the Cardinal’s success this year — he leads Stanford in homeruns and slugging percentage while playing solid defense. He has also appeared in three games as a pitcher for the Cardinal, going 2-0 in his opportunities. Coach Mark Marquess has used various position players as pitchers.

Playoff Spike

Stanford takes on Northridge in MPSF first round
By Rebecca Harlow
SPORTS| When the Cardinal takes the floor at No. 4 Cal State-Northridge on Saturday, it will be the No. 6 Stanford men’s volleyball team’s first appearance in the MPSF quarterfinals in five years.

Card faces L.A. challenge

By Wyndam Makowsky
SPORTS| No. 10 Stanford heads to Los Angeles this weekend for a three-game set against UCLA. The team looks to extend its series win streak to 11.

Pitchers face off in rivalry

By Daniel Bohm
SPORTS| The Stanford Softball team will look to continue its five-game winning streak this weekend in a three-game series with archrival Cal.

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Program won’t end illegal downloading

By The Editorial Board
OPINIONS| A legal music file sharing service for students is unlikely to significantly reduce illegal downloading.

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'Nat'-ural Philosophy: Don't destroy my home

Op-Ed: I believe in Stanford