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Panel judges Band vandals
NEWS|
Nine students charged with Fundamental Standard violations stemming from the vandalism of the Band Shak last July have been held "not responsible" by the Office of Judicial Affairs, the Band said yesterday.
Slug: Where the hell did you come from?
OPINIONS|
Comp. Sci. recruits women
NEWS|
Stanford is no exception to this dwindling of female students, as only 13 percent of CS undergraduates are female this year, down from 24 percent in the 1999-2000 school year.
Pro-life groups tackle ‘media myths’
NEWS|
“The audience gained inspiration and motivation from personal stories of saving lives through pro-life activism,” Patno said.
Boge studies for College Jeopardy
NEWS|
This Stanford senior hopes to beat out 14 other undergraduates from across the country to win a $100,000 cash prize. Who is Jeopardy! 2007 College Championship contestant Craig Boge? Correct.
Community Day showcases talent
NEWS|
“It was an honor to give the Founders’ Celebration speech,” said Fuller, also an editor at The Daily.
GSB expo demos new tech gadgets
NEWS|
Despite claims that developing countries like China and India are supplanting the United States in the manufacturing sphere, Aney claims that product design and innovation are still “alive and well” in the U.S.
Task force calls for dorm fixes
NEWS|
Vice Provost for Student Affairs (VPSA) Greg Boardman said hiring more staff to create broader neighborhood identity in dorms could be coming, if the the findings of the Stanford Task force Evaluating Education in Residences (STEER) are implemented.
Two professors receive Roland prize for service
NEWS|
The Haas Center for Public Service recently announced Political Science Prof. Terry Karl ‘70 and Graduate School of Business Prof. James M. Patell as the 2007 winners of the Miriam Aaron Roland Volunteer Service Prize.
Ford fellowships awarded to three seniors
NEWS|
The Haas Center for Public Service announced on Mar. 26 that Ria Collingwood ‘07, Emily Gerth ‘07 and Kiah Williams ‘07 were awarded the 2007 Tom Ford Fellowship in Philanthropy.
Three seniors receive Gardner fellowships
NEWS|
Graduating seniors Colin Burke, Elisabeth Centeno and Cammie Lee were awarded John Gardner Public Service Fellowships according to a Mar. 26 announcement by the Haas Center for Public Service.
Common App. adopted
NEWS|
Beginning next year, the Office of Undergraduate Admission will accept the Common Application and a Stanford-specific supplement for all applicants to the University.
Panel judges Band vandals
NEWS|
Nine students charged with Fundamental Standard violations stemming from the vandalism of the Band Shak last July have been held “not responsible” by the Office of Judicial Affairs, the Band said yesterday. The Judicial Affairs panel decided that eight of the nine students appearing before it had damaged property, according to Band members involved, but that none had violated the Fundamental Standard.
Auction helps Law students
NEWS|
The auction features 250 items — valued at over $53,000 — which were donated by local and national businesses as well as by Stanford Law School (SLS) faculty, staff and students.
Haas Center provides aid
NEWS|
The Haas Center also offers a summer fellowship program with a $4,000 base stipend.
Stem cell research gets a boost
NEWS|
Stem cell researchers at the University are talking about their plans after Stanford received 12 grants, worth about $8 million in funding, last Friday from a state-sponsored institute. The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) announced it will support $45 million in stem cell research by funding 72 grants over two years.
Evers tapped for Ed post
NEWS|
Hoover Institution research fellow Williamson “Bill” Evers ‘72 has been nominated for a job as assistant secretary of education by President George W.
Registrar and RF Printup plans to retire
NEWS|
After a 14-year career at Stanford, University Registrar Roger Printup will retire this June, immediately after Commencement. He will also be retiring from his position as a Resident Fellow (RF) in Larkin.
AnthSci and CASA merge into one dept.
NEWS|
The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) quietly decided in mid-January to combine the Anthropological Sciences (AnthSci) and Cultural and Social Anthropology (CASA) departments, and the faculty’s reaction to the merger has been mixed.
First years steal the show for Mock Trial
NEWS|
Four first-year Stanford Law School students received Top Attorney Awards at the Fourth Annual Bay Area Mock Trial Invitational, which was hosted by the Stanford Law School Mock Trial program this weekend.
Law curriculums lack real world exposure
NEWS|
An analysis of 16 U.S.
New site lets users go bananas
NEWS|
“BananaLoop wants to make sure no one misses out on interesting events happening around them,” said BananaLoop co-founder Elbert Hu, a bioengineering doctoral student who started the company with his brother Hubert.
Students occupy Hennessy's office
NEWS|
Seven students protesting the University’s living wage policy briefly occupied President John Hennessy’s office Thursday, performing a minute long interpretative skit before leaving a deflated volleyball in their wake.
GSB to join hands with Indian school
NEWS|
The Stanford-IIM-B Exchange Program will allow 16 students from each school to participate in a collaborative cross-cultural learning experience regarding business and management in the U.S.
Housing tackles bedbug woes
NEWS|
Cimex lectularius, more commonly known as bedbugs, was confirmed plaguing three residences in the fall — Alondra, Granada and one Rains apartment.
Vandals hit cultural centers
NEWS|
A large white board, poster and thermostat were found ripped off the wall at the community conference room located next to El Centro Chicano, Associate Dean of Students Thom Massey told The Daily.
Stanford wins grant for anti-abuse programs
NEWS|
University administrators said their commitment to address sexual violence helped Stanford’s Community Partnership to End Violence Against Women win a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Violence Against Women.
Vandalism charges dropped
NEWS|
On Friday, Nov. 17, Jay Boyarsky, the supervising deputy district attorney for Santa Clara County, confirmed that no criminal charges will be filed against the Band members who allegedly vandalized the Band Shak at Serra Street and Arguello Way in late July.
Four tapped for Rhodes Scholarships
NEWS|
Ginger Turner, class of 2005, and seniors Jacob Lemieux and Julie Veroff were selected on Nov. 18 as three of the 32 American Rhodes Scholars, joining 2004 graduate Nadiya Figueroa, the Jamaican Rhodes Scholar, at Oxford next year.
DA will not press charges against Band (updated 11/22/06)
NEWS|
Several former Stanford Band members had at least one thing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. On Friday, Nov. 17, Jay Boyarsky, supervising deputy district attorney for the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office in Palo Alto, confirmed that no criminal charges will be filed against the Stanford Band members involved with the vandalism to the Stanford Band Shak at Serra Street and Arguello Way during mid-July 2006.
VBall promotes breast cancer research
NEWS|
The women’s volleyball team hosted the first-ever Dig for the Cure match Saturday night, with the squad encouraging the crowd to make a donation for breast cancer research for each dig that a player made during the game.
Basque class to be introduced
NEWS|
This winter, 20 students will have the opportunity to enroll in Introduction to Basque Studies, a seminar taking a multi-perspective approach to understanding Basque history, culture and society.
Jim Kolbe
PAGE TWO|
Representative Jim Kolbe, 64, now serving his eleventh and final term in the House of Representatives, was the first Republican elected to represent southern Arizona.
Stuck in the stands
NEWS|
When the USC band strikes up another rousing rendition of “Fight On” at halftime, don’t look to the Stanford Band for a counter-punch.
Memorial service set for Grazier G’Sell
NEWS|
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Aug. 10 edition of The Stanford Weekly. A service for Grazier G’Sell will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Memorial Church.
Shaking public interest law
NEWS|
At this weekend’s “Shaking the Foundations” conference, law professors from around the country bemoaned the national lack of concern in public interest law and argued that social justice issues should play a more prominent role in their field.
Attorney talks of law and leadership
NEWS|
Judicial report shows rising sexual assaults
NEWS|
During the 2005-06 academic year, seven students — five male undergraduate students and two male graduate students — were reported for varying degrees of relationship violence or sexual assault.
Student films attract crowds at MovieFest
NEWS|
Lined in red carpet and under bright lights, Memorial Auditorium was adorned with all the glitz that accompanied a Hollywood movie premiere Sunday night.
Band in Full
NEWS|
The Band will be performing in the stands this Homecoming weekend for the Arizona match-up and women’s volleyball games, though it will not join in the pre-game and halftime festivities.
New Old Union to hold open house
NEWS|
“I love feedback!” said Jeanette Smith-Laws, director of Tresidder meeting services, as she provided The Daily with a sneak peak into the furniture and layout of the renovated Old Union, scheduled to open early 2007.
Students applaud SPOT
NEWS|
Two weeks after completing a five-day wilderness hike or a local community service project, freshman and transfer participants in the Stanford Pre-Orientation Trips say the program has helped them make a smooth transition to The Farm.
Academics question free market
NEWS|
Phillips pointed out that even egalitarians have reason to favor capitalist market systems.
Band falls silent
NEWS|
Midway through the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game, a cry arose from the student section.
(9/14/06) ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: And the beat goes on
NEWS|
The Stanford Band has been placed on indefinite provisional status as a student organization and will be led by an interim director, the University announced Thursday Sept.
Band in Limbo
NEWS|
It’s less than two weeks before the grand opening of the new Stanford Stadium and it is unclear whether Stanford University’s world-renown scatter band will be performing at the event.
Horwitz eager to expand department
NEWS|
After a year-long search, Dr. Ralph Horwitz, dean and vice president for medical affairs of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, has been named chairman of the department of medicine for the School of Medicine.
The Band: D.A. could prosecute students
NEWS|
Although the matter is still undergoing a criminal investigation, the University placed the band on suspension pending the outcome of its own investigation because it is believed that several members of the Stanford Band were involved with the incident.
Powers anxious to start job
NEWS|
After a five-month search, the Dean of Students office named Maureen Powers its new dean, Aug.
Row official resigns
NEWS|
No word on Future: Band Shak criminal vandalism investigation ongoing
NEWS|
According to Stanford University Police Department Officer Kenneth Bates, the damage to the Band Shak is still under investigation and there is no date for the closure of the case.
Grazier G’Sell inspires smiles
NEWS|
Grazier G’Sell, 22, of Saline, Michigan died on July 13, 2006, about one month after the physics major walked at Commencement 2006.
Band Shak in Shambles
NEWS|
Childcare center planned
NEWS|
A new childcare center will be built on Olmsted Road, near the southeast corner of Serra Street and El Camino Real, to serve infants through children five years of age.
Researchers deny poor animal care
NEWS|
A report published last month by Stop Animal Exploitation NOW!
Potential conflicts for trustees
NEWS|
(2) President John Hennessy served on the board of Google Inc.
Ironmen face toughest challenge
SPORTS|
Rivaling the Man of Steel, five Stanford students with Superman-like strength and endurance completed the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run at the Ironman Coeur d’Alene (IMCDA), June 25 in Idaho.
Commercial piracy replaced by Internet
NEWS|
In news that will likely disappoint litigation attorneys, new research suggests that it may be unwise for producers of digital goods to sue file-sharing Internet networks and individuals who trade copyrighted music, movies and software.
Hillel's Koret Pavilion to offer student space
NEWS|
Yesterday, Hillel at Stanford held the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Koret Pavilion — “Phase Two” of the Harold and Libby Ziff Center for Jewish Life.
Students hear from startup experts
NEWS|
“What’s cool is never profitable, unless you’re Steve Jobs,” observed Om Malik, senior writer of Business 2.0. Malik was one of several experts who presented to a full audience at Kresge Auditorium on Saturday for the Startup School.
Energy Bowl issues results
NEWS|
Stanford uses 2.7 million gallons of potable water each day. With this statistic and the slogan “Turning Off Turns Me On” in mind, every undergraduate house and dorm complex during winter quarter competed to save the most energy and water in the second annual Energy Bowl and Water Derby organized by Students for a Sustainable Stanford (SSS) and Stanford Housing.
SAID, GSB-ID tackle education
NEWS|
The Stanford Association for International Development (SAID) and the Graduate School of Business (GSB) International Development Club (GSB-ID) hosted on Saturday the fourth-annual conference on international development, "Delivering Education in Developing Countries: Challenges and Priorities.
Library space disputed
NEWS|
“Dear undergrads, I miss the night club atmosphere that your attire and boots brought to the law library during finals. Love, Your Neighborhood 1L.
Law School Clinic victorious
NEWS|
On March 22, Stanford’s Supreme Court Litigation Clinic achieved a Fourth Amendment victory with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the case Georgia vs.
Text edits skew Indian history
NEWS|
Every six years, California reviews the content of its social studies textbooks. On Wednesday, March 8, the State Board of Education voted 8-0, with two abstentions, to reject a series of additional changes to sixth grade textbooks co-proposed by the Vedic Foundation (VF) and the Hindu Education Foundation (HEF) that would have inaccurately skewed the way ancient Indian history is presented to students.
Center to look at corporate governance
NEWS|
With the trial of former Enron executives continuing to make headlines, Stanford Law School recently received a $10 million donation from Arthur Rock and his wife, Toni Rembe, for the further study of corporate governance.
Med school dean serves another term
NEWS|
University President John Hennessy and Provost John Etchemendy have reappointed Philip Pizzo to a second five-year term as the dean of Stanford Medical School.
Record-breaking gifts received
NEWS|
Breaking records is no longer only the domain of Winter Olympians, as Stanford received $603.6 million in gifts for the 2005 fiscal year, more than any other university last year and the second-highest total ever behind Harvard’s $683 million in 2001.
Students tackle Ironman triathlon competition
NEWS|
“Swim. Bike. Run. Repeat.” This bumper sticker phrase on the car of Tom Lee, a fourth-year electrical engineering doctoral student, sums up his daily routine since he began training for this June’s Ironman competition in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Grad files national suit
NEWS|
Rahinah Ibrahim, a Stanford doctoral candidate, was at San Francisco International Airport last year ready to fly home to Malaysia for a conference.
Prepaid tuition plans no longer decrease aid
NEWS|
Until recently, students with prepaid tuition plans have had their eligibility for need-based aid reduced dollar-by-dollar.
Stanford Mock Trial takes second place
NEWS|
The biggest competition yet, the Third Annual Bay Area Mock Trial Invitational took place on campus this weekend as Stanford Law School’s four-person team fell short of its UCLA opponents.
What to expect when you're expecting...from the University
NEWS|
For some female graduate students, it appears that one mother’s day gift has arrived early this year with the addition of the University’s first-ever comprehensive childbirth policy, to be administered by the Office of the Dean of Research.
Campus renovation projects well under way
NEWS|
By the end of this year, the hard hats will come off, according to the Department of Project Management, which anticipates that the Stanford Stadium and renovated Old Union projects will be completed by September 2006 and Fall 2006, respectively.
Diamond a plaintiff in ACLU lawsuit
NEWS|
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Center for Constitutional Rights filed two separate lawsuits challenging the Bush administration’s domestic eavesdropping program on Tuesday, Jan.
Volunteers plant Calif. native species, care for Farm’s grounds
NEWS|
Though they aren’t pulling rabbits out of hats, Stanford students are nevertheless practicing magic — in an ecological sense.
Trustees preview 2007 budget
NEWS|
While Stanford students were busy taking final exams last December, the University’s Board of Trustees were busy reviewing future budgets and capital projects.
NAACP plans die-in protest
NEWS|
Ironically planned for Dead Week, the Stanford chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will hold a die-in today at noon.
Two chosen for Rhodes Scholarship
NEWS|
Since 1905, Stanford has been home to 86 Rhodes Scholars, including two recent additions as of Saturday, Oct. 19. Stanford seniors Tanya Ali Haj-Hassan and Elizabeth Mayne will be attending Oxford University next fall on the world’s oldest international fellowship created by British philanthropist Cecil Rhodes in 1902.
Stanford students safe in Paris
NEWS|
With Riots currently ravaging the northern suburbs outside of Paris, there has been little to no impact on the Bing Overseas Studies Program (BOSP) located in the sixth arrondissement of the “isle de paris,” or the center of the city.
ASSU receives fewer special fees refund requests
NEWS|
Every spring students vote on ASSU special fees to support over 40 student organizations and services, which if approved increase every student’s programming fees.
Pumpkin Hunt
NEWS|
‘Twas two afternoons before Halloween, when all through EV every child was stirring, even the child in me. Two hundred pumpkins were placed by the community associates (CAs) with care, in hopes that graduate families soon would be there.
Intelligent Design
NEWS|
I bet you my Ph.D. Comics collection, bicycle helmet and free food for a week that you wouldn’t have recognized your teaching assistant last Friday night.
University buys new buildings in Redwood City
NEWS|
Any campus tour guide would be happy to recite the fact that Stanford is comprised of 8,180 acres, making it the second largest university campus in the world.
Ambassador Wilson to speak on campus tonight
NEWS|
Coincidentally, on the same day that White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove or Vice President Chief of Staff Scooter Libby may be indicted for revealing his wife Valerie Plane to be a CIA operative, former Ambassador to Iraq Joseph Wilson will be speaking — tonight at 7 p.
President helps fund Club Sports
NEWS|
“Aim. Shoot. Score!
Displaced students settle on the Farm
NEWS|
Stanford welcomed 38 guest non-matriculating students — 26 undergraduate and 12 graduate — displaced by Hurricane Katrina for fall quarter, according to Interim Dean of Student Affairs Greg Boardman.
New GER changes take effect this fall
NEWS|
In February 2005, the Faculty Senate approved changes to the General Education Requirements (GERs) for undergraduates, which became effective this Fall Quarter.
Arrillaga center finished, set to open next week
NEWS|
Although construction on the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center is finished, the decision to open the facility to students has yet to be made, according to project manager Mark Bonino.
Construction abounds on campus
NEWS|
Stanford students should consider investing in a hardhat based on the number of construction projects happening on campus this year.
University bands together for Katrina relief efforts, helps displaced students
NEWS|
Whether it’s the Office of Undergraduate Admission or the Department of Athletics, various University divisions have coordinated an extensive relief effort to aid survivors and recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
More delay college entrance
NEWS|
More and more seniors are planning to take a year off after graduation. But not just seniors in college — but also seniors in high school who work, retake standardized tests or travel prior to starting their post-secondary education.
Bytes Cafe closed until summer
NEWS|
If you hear an electrical engineering major’s stomach grumbling in early June, you’ll know why — as of May 31, Bytes Cafe, located on the first floor of the David Packard Electrical Engineering Building, will be closed until a new vendor is contracted.
EV gears up for carnival
NEWS|
Pony rides, clowns making balloon penguins and a petting zoo will be just several of the attractions at tomorrow’s Graduate Family Carnival in Escondido Village.
Global warming brings early spring
NEWS|
Man-made global warming has caused spring weather to appear an average of 10 days earlier than the start of spring 30 years ago, according to a report released Monday by Stanford scientists.
New play takes on Chicana re-make of Medea myth
NEWS|
“The Hungry Woman: A Mexican Medea,” a play written and co-directed by Cherrie Moraga, will be presented by the Stanford Drama Department starting today at 8 p.
Alpha Kappa Alpha hosts 11th Dating Game
NEWS|
Even though the participants of Stanford’s 11th annual Alpha Kappa Alpha Dating Game were not alive when the original show aired in the 1960s and 1970s, the event’s popularity rivaled its vintage namesake.
Extreme film festival kicks off
NEWS|
Attacking mountains and bridges on unicycles, defying gravity on rock and ice, kayaking rapids in remote Zambia, trekking across Australia, skiing off cliffs, paragliding in the Andes.
Five students win scholarships
NEWS|
At least five Stanford juniors are certain they are going to graduate school: Susanna Rinard, recipient of the Beinecke Scholarship, and Philip “Flip” Tanedo, Phillip Dumesic, Arvind Ravi and Devarati Mitra, recipients of the Goldwater Scholarship.
Law student leaves ICU
NEWS|
First-year Stanford Law School student Steven Jones has been released from the intensive care unit after collapsing for unknown reasons on April 9 while jogging around campus.
Student in critical condition
NEWS|
Michael Johnson, a first-year business student at UC-Irvine who was rescued by paramedics after nearly drowning in Avery Pool Sunday, was still in critical condition at Stanford Hospital as of 2 p.m. yesterday.
German cardinal named new pope
NEWS|
Bavarian Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected the 265th pope on Tuesday, April 19, by the 115 cardinals who convened in the Sistine Chapel. Bells were rung, white smoke billowed into the sky and 78-year-old Ratzinger officially took on the name Benedict XVI.
Cancer research prof receives biotech award
NEWS|
Paul Berg, emeritus professor of cancer research, will receive the seventh annual Biotechnology Heritage Award from the Chemical Heritage Foundation, or CHF, in conjunction with the Biotechnology Industry Organization this June.
RIAA cracks down on i2hub users
NEWS|
Officials of the Recording Industry Association of America, or RIAA, anticipate filing lawsuits against 405 unidentified students on 18 campuses nationwide, with a maximum of 25 students per school, on April 13, according to an RIAA press release.
Board approves Munger housing
NEWS|
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the most recent design for the new Munger graduate residences at its two-day meeting, which ended yesterday.
SBDT hosts annual Cardinal Classic
NEWS|
Approximately 250 couples waltzed and tangoed in suede-soled shoes this Saturday at the Cardinal Classic amateur ballroom dance competition.
Engineer relates work to terrorism
NEWS|
Engineer Jeremy Isenberg discussed the role of civil engineering in homeland security last night at the fifth annual John A.
Hennessy addresses visas, endowment
NEWS|
University President John Hennessy fielded questions that addressed a variety of topics with student representatives at the first joint Undergraduate Senate and Graduate Student Council meeting of the year held last night at the Law School.
Stanford graduate dies
NEWS|
Spend an unplanned weekend in Paris. Cook like Wolfgang Puck. Set up a scholarship for high school students. Play guitar like John Mayer.
Medical students’ proposal could become state law
NEWS|
After reviewing 129 submissions, local California State Senator Joe Simitian (D-11th District) announced on Mar. 31 five winners of the annual “There Oughta Be A Law” contest, including a team of five first-year Stanford medical students.
Hennessy reviews past five years
NEWS|
“Looking backward, thinking forward,” a title inspired by Edward Bellamy’s utopian novel, graced the introductory PowerPoint slide of the Annual Meeting of the Academic Council yesterday in Cubberley Auditorium, during which University President John Hennessy addressed the past year’s accomplishments and future goals.
Big healthcare change proposed
NEWS|
Economics Prof. Emeritus Victor Fuchs has combined his intellectual interests in healthcare and economics to craft a proposal for an innovative universal healthcare voucher system in an article that appeared in the March 25 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Stem cell institute distributes funds
NEWS|
Since the November passage of Proposition 71, the California Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative, the brand new California Institute of Regenerative Medicine, or CIRM, has been gearing up to invest $3 billion in stem cell research via universities and research institutions.
Stanford courts Harvard economist
NEWS|
The Economics Department is awaiting responses to seven offers recently extended to potential new faculty members.
“Since our goal is to be the best Economics Department in the world, the offers are to a mix of senior people of the first rank and junior people we think are potential future stars,” said Tim Bresnahan, chair of the Economics Department.
Safety fair held in EV for Stanford families
NEWS|
There will be no cartoons this Saturday morning for kids living in Stanford housing and surrounding neighborhoods.
In addition to children who live in Stanford Housing, those who live on campus, those who attend Bing Nursery School, Escondido Elementary School, the Peppertree Center, the Rainbow School and three nearby childcare centers have been invited to attend, along with their parent, to the second annual Child Safety Fair tomorrow at the Escondido Village Center and the Cottage Room.
School considers legal file-sharing
NEWS|
The University has formed a committee to determine whether or not Stanford should negotiate an online music subscription service, which would allow students to download music for low prices, with companies like Napster or Apple.
Number of grad student groups boom
NEWS|
A spike in the number of graduate student organizations has prompted a renaissance in the number of opportunities open to these students to become involved in campus life.
Prof. wins National Medal of Science
NEWS|
Charles Yanofsky, professor emeritus of biology, received a 2003 National Medal of Science on Monday from President George W.
New group to evaluate student-group funding
NEWS|
In response to student groups’ demand that reforms be made to the way in which all funding used by student groups is distributed, the newly-assembled Student Activities Funding Study Group, or SAFSG, will soon distribute a survey to those concerned to compile a report on student activities funding.
Strictly Ballroom
NEWS|
Flash of mauve. Splash of puce. Swirl of gown. Students letting loose. On the merry-go-round of the Viennese Ball 2005. It began with an artfully choreographed opening ceremony and continued with performances featuring Stanford talent jiving to the Cabaret Charleston and waltzing to the Esmeralda Polka.
New quad to be built
NEWS|
Construction of a new 8.2-acre science and engineering quad, called SEQ2, is scheduled to begin in July, 2006, beginning with the groundbreaking of a an environment and energy building.
Trustees increase tuition again
NEWS|
By JENNY ALLEN
SENIOR STAFF WRITER
The Board of Trustees announced an increase in tuition, and the decision to improve student space on campus, according to Chairman Burt McMurty, who debriefed members of the media yesterday.
Committee aids female graduate chem students
NEWS|
There’s clearly a “chemical bond” between the members of the Stanford Chemistry Women’s Committee on Graduate Life, or WCGL, a new organization working to improve the experience of female chemistry graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
CGE to research grad quality of life
NEWS|
Members of the Graduate Student Council are recruiting graduate student input from every department and school on campus in hopes of improving the educational opportunities and general quality of life for graduate students.
Grads got the beat: Hip-hop group performs, teaches
NEWS|
After less than a month of practice in Roble Gym, a group of Stanford graduate students popped and locked their way to a successful first performance.
Former Stanford official killed by train
NEWS|
A Stanford alumnus and former administrator, Robert “Bob” Pringle, was hit and killed by a train last Tuesday.
Date rape hoax circulates campus
NEWS|
Progesterex. It’s a small sterilization pill used in combination with Rohypnol, a date-rape drug, to rape and sterilize female victims, at least according to messages circulating in e-mails and on Thefacebook.
ASSU pushes for disclosure
NEWS|
In the aftermath of corporate scandals, the Stanford Coalition for Investment Disclosure, also known as SCID, decided that increasing the University’s investment disclosures can improve accountability.
Pell Grants subject to new reductions
NEWS|
Federal Pell Grant recipients may soon be sent into a pell-mell. Congress passed a bill on Nov. 20 that will increase Pell Grant funding by approximately $458 million to $12.4 billion, which will not meet the growing demand for the program.
File sharing integrated with Thefacebook.com
NEWS|
Wirehog, a file-sharing computer application that is integrated with Thefacebook.com, was released to Stanford users last week.
Grad commission must keep focus
NEWS|
The newly formed Commission on Graduate Education (CGE) is charged with addressing specific concerns raised by graduate students and faculty members, such as examining immigration laws that affect student demographics.
Queer students outraged over marriage bans
NEWS|
The gay marriage bans that 11 states passed on Nov. 2 have left many queer students searching for the proverbial rainbow after the storm.
With cars, Stanford never learned to share
NEWS|
The car-sharing experiment at Stanford is over, leaving some bemused students to wonder, “Dude, where’s our car?
Many expected at graduate center opening
NEWS|
Thousands are expected to attend the grand opening celebration at the Graduate Community Center this Friday. While the center opened to students on Sept.
GSC urges politician to support tax-relief bill
NEWS|
Benjamin Franklin declared that the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. The Graduate Student Council is working to alleviate the latter by petitioning a local congressman to throw his weight behind a national bill that would provide tax relief for students.
Pre-orientation trips expand to include frosh
NEWS|
For this year’s new students, Thefacebook.com was a popular way to meet one another prior to arriving on campus — but it wasn’t the only one.