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Chappie goes highbrow
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By ANNA GALAN
MANAGING EDITOR
Released last Monday, the most recent installment of Stanford’s humor magazine, The Chaparral, isn’t just getting attention on campus; The Chappie was featured in the April 19 issue of The New Yorker.
Perhaps P*b Night isn’t for everyone
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For seniors, P*b night is the place to see and be seen. Due to the administration’s “crackdown” on alcohol this year and the unfortunate fact that five percent of the senior class is under the age of 21, what was once known as Senior Pub Night has morphed into the profane looking P*b Night.
On a mission: Mormon students work to spread their faith
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As rising senior Laura Pearson opened the letter that contained her mission call for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, her hands shook.
Make me a match
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Some students might remember the days when their in-boxes were flooded with e-mails prompting them to join Club Nexus, which was launched in full force over a year ago.
Consoling cancer victims: Mensola mentors
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Aiming to help children dealing with cancer in their families, Mensola, a new campus organization, is currently seeking volunteer mentors.
One step at a time: New tour guides anointed after rigorous selection process
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Soon, they will have mastered the ability to walk backwards while leading a tour. They will help shape the first impressions of Stanford for more than 100,000 visitors per year.
Students returning from abroad readjust to campus life
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It was the day before winter quarter classes began, and junior Ramit Sethi was as ready as anyone to be back on campus.
Campus Watch
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Producer and director of 9/11 documentary to lead discussion
This evening’s screening of “Why U.S?
Campus Watch
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Vytautas Landsbergis, the former head of state of Lithuania, will give one of two scheduled talks on Jan. 15.
Campus Watch
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Award-winning poet Myung Mi Kim to discuss work.
Following a reading of her poetry last night, poet Myung Mi Kim will participate in a discussion today at 10 a.
Campus Watch
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Experts will debate U.S. Policy on Iraq
A panel of leading Stanford scholars will discuss U.S. Policy on Iraq at a public forum tomorrow at 7 p.
Activist Stryker addresses anti-transgender violence
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Renowned transgender scholar, writer and activist Susan Stryker spoke yesterday afternoon to over 60 people in Margaret Jacks Hall regarding anti-transgender violence.
Campus Watch
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Cantor showcases award-winning photographer
The Cantor Arts Center presents works by award-winning photographer and novelist Wright Morris (1910-1998) in the exhibition “Distinctly American: The Photographs of Wright Morris” through Jan.
Campus Watch
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Greek community and others get together for Spike & Jam
About two hundred students gathered at Wilbur Field on Saturday to enjoy an afternoon of music, food and intense volleyball competition courtesy of Stanford fraternity and sorority organizations.
Lack of funds forces student-founded Law Project to close
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Facing a lack of money, the East Palo Alto Community Law Project will permanently close its doors by Aug. 31, the project’s board announced last week.
Univ. of Washington football player dies
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Former Washington football player Curtis Williams died on May 6, 18 months after suffering a spinal-cord injury during a game at Stanford.
Officials deny bias in search for coach
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After recent newspaper articles highlighting the case of Nebraska assistant football coach Ron Brown, who claims that he was not granted a second interview for the head football coaching position at Stanford because of his religious beliefs, controversy and commentary have continued to erupt in Nebraska, in the Bay Area and nationally.
Campus libraries house many treasures
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By ANNA GALAN
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Throw away your notions of a library filled with musty books and journals. Stanford’s libraries hold some unique historical treasures yet to be discovered by most students.
University funds grad health care
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Following the escalation of rates by private health insurance carriers, a new University subsidy on graduate student health care will begin Sept.
Students prepare for Rush
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Ahhh . . . spring is here. After the dreary days of winter, it is finally time for barbeques, carnivals and car smashing.
Panel on interracial dating sees challenges
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A panel of 13 students discussed interracial dating last night as part of the Hapa Issues Forum. Students expressed a diverse range of viewpoints, raising controversial issues such as societal, family and community expectations, as well as relationships and marriage.
Activist addresses slavery, prisons
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Activist and author Randall Robinson addressed the relationship between slavery and current socio-economic issues facing African-Americans in a speech Friday at the Stanford Bookstore.
Unidentified plague strikes Toyon
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A recent outbreak of a mysterious flu-like virus in Toyon Hall has University officials and residence staff working to stop its spread.
Vagrant trespasses in freshman dormitories
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The presence of a homeless woman afflicted with head lice in two freshman dormitories last week forced residents of the dorms to undergo screening for the condition and prompted new concerns about campus security.
Stadium renovation not in the cards
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Despite reports of dissatisfaction with Stanford Stadium, the venerable home of Cardinal football, a large-scale renovation of the facility is apparently not on the University’s agenda.
Weekend SImps show a significant improv-ment
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For most, what the Stanford Improvisers do every week would be the stuff of nightmares — performing in front of a paying audience with absolutely no prepared material.
With sperm ad comes controversy
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A 33-year-old woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, placed an advertisement in the Palo Alto Daily News offering $15,000 for a sperm donation from a `tall, Caucasian, attractive` Stanford male with blue eyes.
New Bridge building provides increased visibility
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Students searching for The Bridge peer counseling center might be surprised when they come across a construction site for the upcoming Student Services Center in the place where the Bridge was located.