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Op-ed: Be bold for a better Burma
OPINIONS|
Last week, the world’s eyes were set on a little-known Southeast Asian nation called Burma (official name: Myanmar), as what began as a peaceful protest by a few hundred saffron-robed monks has become a political protest 100,000 strong.
Families play therapist—new trends in eating disorder treatment
NEWS|
Students with eating disorders are not an uncommon sight at Stanford, as Laure Negiar notes in “Food and the body: A French girl’s perspective” — her column in this Monday’s Daily.
Stanford Canadian Club carves up some turkey
NEWS|
Students feasted Monday night at the Bechtel International Center on turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and loads of pumpkin pie.
The Bridge: Open ears, night and day
NEWS|
Word to freshmen: It’s not so bad.
This is sophomore Laura Mesa’s contention as she reminisces about her past days as a Stanford freshman.
Wheatgrass: Power food or waste of your money?
NEWS|
On campus, it is not unusual to see students hitting up the vegan food bar at the Marketplace at Wilbur, sipping soymilk at Stern or making the trip to Trader Joe’s for banana chips and dried cranberries.
Jet-setting this summer? Think health first
NEWS|
Traveling overseas — whether for leisure, research or business — calls for numerous health precautions. Knowing the types of health risks you’ll be facing before you hop on the plane, train or ship is the first step in making sure your travel experience is as seamless as possible. There are a few other steps to get set before you jet, so plan ahead.
Good news for tennis players: new research for treatment of "tennis elbow"
NEWS|
Freshman Whitney Deason has certainly seen her share of tennis injuries. As one of the star players on Stanford's Women's Tennis team, Deason has witnessed a number of injuries ranging in severity from strained muscles to sprained ankles to shoulder problems. And Deason is not a stranger to the ailment known as tendonitis, commonly known as "tennis elbow."
But Deason and other tennis-lovers everywhere may have less to worry about in the future as a new treatment for tendonitis is now undergoing national testing. Allan Mishra, an orthopedic surgeon at the Menlo Clinic, an affiliate of the Stanford Hospital, has developed a way to use the body’s own chemistry to heal overuse injuries.
Tendonitis occurs when the muscles that pull the arm backwards become injured through overuse, strain or a direct hit. These muscles become inflamed, causing a severe, burning pain on the outer side of the elbow. The elbow also tends to appear swollen and may feel tender. In severe cases, the muscles may even tear, causing pain during simple motions.
Exploring the new UV-less tanning option Mystic Tan
NEWS|
In preparation for summer, students can be spotted at the gym hammering down on the elliptical machines and lifting those twenty-five-pound weights in hopes of trimming down and building those coveted lean arm and leg muscles before shimmying into their swimsuits.
And to accentuate their sculpted bodies, many students spend hours to get a bronzed summer look. Yet tanning, whether indoors at a tanning salon or outdoors under the sun, can put one at risk for dangerous skin cancers. In order to avoid these risks, some students are turning to Ultraiviolet or UV free tanning options such as Mystic Tan.
Google’s book digitization projects faces some obstacles
NEWS|
Four months ago, Google announced its plans to partner with five major institutions — University of Michigan, Harvard University, Stanford University, New York Public Library and Oxford University — in an effort to make thousands of books digitally available to the public.
Ban lifted on silicon breast implants
NEWS|
"We live in a toxic culture," said Donovan Yisrael, community health specialist at Vaden Student Health Clinic, referring to the negative body-image messages delivered to men and women through the media.
Having a negative body image can lead some to over-exercise, but it is becoming increasingly popular nationwide to undergo plastic surgery for a more dramatic change. In 2003 alone, more than 250,000 women underwent breast augmentation surgery, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
All bets on
NEWS|
It’s fun. It has the potential to be financially rewarding. It takes a bit of luck and a lot of strategy.
It’s online poker.
How about some light reading? Navigating the nutrition label
NEWS|
Jessica Yu
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
They perplex us. They mock us. We stand silently in the aisles of grocery stores trying to decipher them.
SLAC plans $400 million x-ray laser
NEWS|
With nearly $400 million in funding from the United States Department of Energy’s Office of Science, the Stanford Linear Acceleration Center (SLAC) is on the brink of making revolutionary discoveries.
So You Want to be Pre-Med...
NEWS|
It’s something many of us have considered pursuing at some point in our lives. We played Operation as children. We pretended to be doctors and took care of our “sick” parents, pets and siblings.
Much-anticipated iPod shuffle hits stores
INNOVATION|
You wanted one for Christmas, but neither your parents nor Santa Claus knew. You tried again for your birthday, but your hints were overlooked.
Get that freakishly white smile you’ve dreamed of
NEWS|
By JESSICA YU
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Unnaturally white teeth — they seem to be a must-have nowadays. Such pearly whites are all the rage; actors and actresses, athletes and singers all display brilliant smiles for the public to see.
Spotlight: Camp Kesem
NEWS|
On a bright, sunny day in mid-June, 95 children, ages 6 to 15, will arrive on the Stanford campus. They, along with their counselors, will bus to Cazadero, Calif.
Keep that resolution: Lose those holiday lbs.
NEWS|
There was the Thanksgiving turkey. A piece of that pumpkin pie. Mug after mug of hot cocoa just smelled too good to ignore.
Buy? Sell? How do you make up your mind?
INNOVATION|
Consider a familiar scene: You walk into the supermarket and head for the beverage aisle in hopes of quenching your thirst. In front of you lies a myriad of choices. Coke and Pepsi sit before you — nearly identical colas.
In your mind, however, an area of your brain has preferentially chosen Coke — and your choice was not wholly associated with taste. Brand loyalty, it turns out, may be etched into your brain.
Stomach cramps? Poor digestion? It may be your midterms
NEWS|
Midterms. I-Hum papers. Late Night fries. Coffee. Red Bull. Stomachaches — all part of the busy lifestyle of your average Stanford student. But wait: How did stomach problems end up in the mix?