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Mafia, i.e. Life
OPINIONS|
Mafia. That game is the story of life. It is a game of survival between innocents and the mafia, with some innocents taking on special doctor or detective roles.
Grad pub will show all World Cup matches
NEWS|
An online petition circulating for two days and signed by 661 graduate and undergraduate students, post-doctoral fellows, staff, faculty and alumni has persuaded Giusseppe Carrubba, co-owner of The 750 campus pub, to broadcast all 64 games of the 2006 World Cup live, including games beginning at 6 a.
Admit yield increases by 2 percent
NEWS|
Though still a long way from Harvard’s 80 percent, Stanford’s yield rate increased to a respectable 69 percent this year, up from 67 percent last year, according to Richard Shaw, dean of admission and financial aid.
Crown Library Off Limits
NEWS|
Undergrads looking for a quiet study spot in the Robert Crown Law Library to survive the midterm crunch are out of luck — their SUID cards won’t get them access to the library until May 19, during the Law School’s reading and examination period.
Housing overhaul gains steam
NEWS|
It’s been more than a year since Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education John Bravman first proposed his comprehensive housing overhaul, which included a near-elimination of four-class housing, moving Ujamaa to Florence Moore Hall and converting Branner into a three-class dorm.
Pubs on Campus
NEWS|
The 750 — the first and only pub on campus — will celebrate its first annual anniversary in June amid general student support.
Vaden to cut insurance
NEWS|
Vaden Health Center will no longer offer health insurance plans to dependents of Stanford students because of escalating and unsustainable costs, the center announced yesterday.
Students seek Israeli abroad program
NEWS|
Next month, the UC Board of Regents will determine whether to restore study-abroad programs in countries, most notably Israel, which carry travel warnings from the U.
$20 million funneled to nanotech
NEWS|
Stanford has been awarded a $20 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to be paid out over the next five years to integrate nanotechnology into cancer research.
Munger projects displace parking
NEWS|
Beginning Monday, residents of Sigma Nu and Mars will be looking for new parking spots, as the 24-student parking spots behind their houses will be lost forever to construction of the Munger Graduate Residences.
Students say "I Do" in Plaza
NEWS|
Six same-sex couples took their vows in White Plaza yesterday as part of Stanford’s Freedom to Marry Day, which aimed to raise awareness “about the current state of marriage inequality and to encourage action to change the status quo,” according to senior Michael Nunez, liaison for the Queer/Straight Alliance (QSA), which sponsored the event.
Hindi Film Dance team places first
NEWS|
It has taken just three years for Stanford’s Hindi Film Dance team to establish itself as the best in California, confirmed by its first-place finish in last weekend’s Bollywood Berkeley competition.
Commencement Speakers Named
NEWS|
Tom Brokaw and Vartan Gregorian were announced yesterday as Stanford’s 2006 Commencement speakers for the undergraduate and graduate student ceremonies, respectively.
UPDATE: Brokaw, Gregorian selected as 2006 Commencement speakers
NEWS|
Tom Brokaw and Vartan Gregorian were announced yesterday as Stanford’s 2006 Commencement speakers for the undergraduate and graduate student ceremonies, respectively.
Students buy more tickets for Big Game
NEWS|
“Penetrate, penetrate!
Ex-prof. wins Nobel Prize
NEWS|
Once again, Stanford can claim some bragging rights for a Nobel Prize winner. Theodor W. Haensch, one of this year’s three laureates for physics, received one-fourth of the prestigious award on Tuesday.
Student suicides increase
NEWS|
The sun is always shining and students are always smiling — this was the likely rationale for the Princeton Review’s designation of Stanford as the university with the “Happiest Students.
Facebook attracts students
NEWS|
When Facebook.com founder Mark Zuckerberg took some time off from Harvard back in January 2004, he had no idea what a phenomenon his idea would become.
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.
Thefacebook.com comes to Palo Alto
NEWS|
Thefacebook.com, the popular networking Web site on college campuses, has found itself a physical home in downtown Palo Alto.
Greek system cleans up act
NEWS|
After several fraternities and sororities violated University conduct policies last year, the Office of Student Activities, or OSA, took action to increase communication between administrators and Greek organization leaders and to improve training for these students.
Course Guide Revamped
NEWS|
When filling out course evaluations at the end of the quarter, you may want to think twice about ignoring that space for comments at the bottom of the form.
Social Security plan cuts future benefits
NEWS|
Today’s generation of college students should be very worried about the future of Social Security, according to prominent Stanford economists, Profs.
Branner staff cancel Zuckerberg talk
NEWS|
Thefacebook.com creator Mark Zuckerberg has learned the hard way about the importance of planning in advance.
He was forced to cancel his national Beirut tournament after receiving criticism from schools and advertisers about his alleged condoning of underage drinking, and he was also removed from a speaking engagement at Branner Hall on Jan.
Sink the red cups to win $10,000 in NYC
NEWS|
Thefacebook.com creator Mark Zuckerberg is hoping that his drunken idea will be a brilliant success when he launches a national Beirut tournament today on the ever-so-popular Web site.
Students pledge to not spend 'one damn dime' today to protest Bush inauguration
NEWS|
Put your money where you mouth is.
That is the goal of the first annual “Not One Damn Dime Day” taking place today as one of protests surrounding President George W.
SIW students canvass Philly suburb for Kerry
NEWS|
LANSDOWNE, Penn. — “Have you voted yet?
Munger gift to ensure housing for all at Law School
NEWS|
Thanks to a record $43.5 million gift from billionaire Charles Munger, Stanford Law School will be the only top law school in the country to guarantee its students three years of apartment-style, on-campus housing as early as fall 2007.
Maples Pavilion renovation expected to be finished earlier than scheduled
NEWS|
The renovations to Maples Pavilion featuring a four-sided, center-hung scoreboard with video display, 360-degree concourse plaza, speakers in enlarged restrooms, elevators and new seats will be completed a month ahead of schedule, on Dec.
Harvard grads face off against thefacebook.com
NEWS|
Thefacebook.com is nearing 200,000 registered users at 37 schools. The social networking site plans to expand to 200 schools by the end of the summer.
Jung allegedly killed father to pay tuition
NEWS|
Stanford student Daniel Jung pleaded “not guilty” to counts of murder, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and aggravated vehicular homicide in a case in which he allegedly stole a family car and ran over and killed his father Yong H.
Band penalty may shorten
NEWS|
The Band’s current three-year alcohol suspension will be reviewed again in spring 2005 as a result of the Band’s appeal to Vice Provost of Student Affairs Gene Awakuni.
Fence break ends Exotic early
NEWS|
The “mob mentality” of the Exotic Erotic crowd was simply too much to handle, University officials said yesterday to explain the party’s premature closure.
Security up for Exotic
NEWS|
The most infamous of Stanford parties is also the toughest to plan. While most students are preparing their outfits for Exotic Erotic, to be held tomorrow, the 680 Lomita staff has been creating a party plan that they hope will ensure the safety of all attendees and minimize the chaos that transpired last year.
Frats rewarded for good conduct
NEWS|
The Greek Housing Review Board (GHRB) has rewarded two fraternities for good behavior. Sigma Chi, having improved its kitchen management and established explicit leadership-role guidelines, has been taken off the housing probation that began in Feb.
Number of undeclared sophomores increases
NEWS|
Ice cream has become the University’s latest incentive to encourage students to declare their majors early. Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education John Bravman offered Klondike bars at a Sophomore Welcome held last September to all sophomores who would declare their majors by the end of the year.
BS-TV slate proposes eliminating squirrels around campus
NEWS|
According to ASSU presidential and vice presidential candidates Barrett Sheridan and Tam Vo, both sophomores, the most frequent complaints from the student body are related to dining, laundry and the lack of dating at Stanford.
Borgelt-Mose,Vargas Caro stress arts and diversity
NEWS|
Envisioning her role as ASSU president, Chioke Borgelt-Mose said she wants students to come up and tell her, “My food is terrible in FloMo” and ask what she can do to make that change.
SANS slate intends to appeal to all, reform ASSU
NEWS|
An all-male executive slate hasn’t won a certified ASSU election in at least the last four years. But this isn’t stopping sophomore Mark “Bergy” Berghausen and junior Ethan Cantil-Voorhees in their bid for the ASSU presidency and vice presidency, respectively.
TV . . . Stanford style
NEWS|
Stanford has a reputation for having hard-working students spending countless hours programming in the LAIR, studying at Sweet Hall and cramming at the library.
Band gets three-year suspension
NEWS|
The Band has been placed on a three-year alcohol suspension through winter quarter 2006-2007 for destruction of private property, violating University policy and state law for underage alcohol consumption and violating University travel policy.
All the cool kids are doing it
NEWS|
Classes are being skipped. Work is being ignored. Students are spending hours in front of their computers in utter fascination.
Tree sprouts, Dollies chosen
NEWS|
The new Stanford Tree and Dollies have been selected and are ready to carry on Stanford tradition and take their places alongside the band through Winter 2005.
Tri Delt placed on suspension until June 2005
NEWS|
At the recommendation of the Organizational Conduct Board (OCB), Dean of Students Greg Boardman has placed the Delta Delta Delta (Tri Delt) sorority on alcohol suspension through June 2005 for violating University policy and California state law for underage alcohol consumption and hazing.
KA off probation, Sigma Chi still on
NEWS|
While the Kappa Alpha (KA) fraternity was informed on Friday that it has been taken off housing probation, the Sigma Chi fraternity was informed by the Greek Housing Review Board (GHRB) that its housing probation will continue until the fraternity resolves specific issues concerning the organization and maintenance of its house.
A letter to the Stanford guys
NEWS|
Dear Stanford Boy,
Before I begin my Three-Step Romantic Success Plan, I have some things to say:
Casual dating is OK.
Sophomores to meet, network with Stanford graduates at alumni's homes
NEWS|
The Stanford Social Innovation Review is a publication that takes a new and innovative look at social problems through interdisciplinary study.
Beloved faculty couple passes away
NEWS|
Stanford professors Heinz and Cleo Eulau died within five days of each other from bone cancer and heart failure, respectively.
Selznick leaves URO for diversity outreach post
NEWS|
The founding director of Stanford’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, Laura Selznick, has been appointed to the brand new position of special assistant for diversity outreach.
Thief steals iPod, Xbox during EBF happy hour
NEWS|
An Apple iPod and a Microsoft Xbox, valued at $510 collectively, were stolen from a student’s first-floor room in Enchanted Broccoli Forest late Wednesday night during the dorm’s weekly “Happy Wednesday” social.
Seven plead no contest in Tri-Delt incident
NEWS|
Seven Stanford students pleaded no contest on Friday to a misdemeanor charge of providing alcohol to minors in a case that sparked a University investigation into the Delta Delta Delta sorority.
Course Guide updated at last
NEWS|
The staff of the ASSU Online Course Guide is scrambling to revive its outdated Web site. The site was not updated last year, due to mismanagement and lack of accountability by the student group that administered it.
SAE’s suspension to end Feb. 1
NEWS|
The Greek Housing Review Board has taken the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity off housing probation, which had been in place since January 2002.
Overseas Program finalizes plan for Beijing center
NEWS|
Stanford’s Overseas Studies Program officially announced plans last week to debut a new program at Peking University in Beijing, one of China’s most prestigious universities.
Tree found, destroyed by Band
SPORTS|
The costume of the Stanford Tree was recovered early Friday morning from UC-Berkeley students. The Cal students were originally asking for a $300 ransom payment, according to current Tree, junior William Rothacker, Jr.
Band claims Tree costume was stolen
NEWS|
The Stanford Band’s Tree costume was stolen yesterday at around 3:30 p.m. while the Band was performing in a rally with the UC-Berkeley band at Pier 39 in San Francisco, according to members of the Stanford Band.
Early applicant numbers soar
NEWS|
The number of early applicants to Stanford surged by a record 62 percent this year, according to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
Kappa Sig party shut down
NEWS|
The first fraternity party of the new academic year was shut down around 12:30 am Saturday morning after an intoxicated student was sent to the hospital in an ambulance from the Kappa Sigma house.
A Cappella Keeps on Raagin’
NEWS|
Originally, they were NAAM — Not Another Arranged Marriage. Then came Browntown, a tongue-in-cheek reference to skin color.
Sophs get ‘Singled Out’
NEWS|
The Sophomore Class Cabinet helped form two couples last night, in the Singled Out event that was part of this week’s ’06 Spirit Week — the first class spirit week ever held at Stanford.
Band undergoes disciplinary measures because of USC trip
NEWS|
The Leland Stanford Junior University Marching Band has been placed under disciplinary measures after a trip to USC for Stanford’s Oct.
Students celebrate Diwali
NEWS|
Sophomore Vineet Bhagwat’s mom flew in all the way from Maryland on Saturday at midnight to watch her son perform in this year’s “Diwali Dhamaka 2003,” a cultural show held Saturday evening and organized by Sanskriti and the Stanford India Association, two South Asian student groups.
Treats for charity
NEWS|
While many Stanford students have been preparing their Halloween costumes for a night of partying, some campus Greek organizations have planned community service events.
SAE on alcohol probation for rest of year
NEWS|
Sigma Alpha Epsilon will remain on alcohol suspension for the rest of the quarter and will be on alcohol probation for the academic year.
No big parties for Big Game
NEWS|
For the fourth year in a row, the University will not allow any large-scale parties to be held on Big Game Weekend.
The rule applies to any Level Four parties that are open to non-Stanford students and parties like Sigma Nu’s annual Moonsplash, which attracts over 1,000 people every year.
Full Moon’s future cloudy
NEWS|
University officials are questioning the future of Full Moon on the Quad, after four alcohol-related hospitalizations, plus an arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol and an arrest for public drunkenness, took place early Friday morning.
Organizers focus on safety issues at this year's Full Moon
NEWS|
A “kiss workshop” describing different ways of smooching. A dorm viewing of “Sex and the City.” A keg of root beer to make ice cream floats.
University cracks down on alcohol
NEWS|
Stanford’s Greek community is treading carefully this year, after high-ranking administrators took notice of four “egregious” incidents that took place within one month last spring involving alleged alcohol abuse, hazing and sexual assault.
Alcohol probation for 3 Row houses
NEWS|
Row houses Theta Delta Chi, 680 Lomita and Xanadu have all been placed on a 30-day social probation for violations of the no-alcohol policy during New Student Orientation.
Stanford falls to fifth in rankings
NEWS|
Stanford fell from the fourth to the fifth overall ranking in the recently released U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges 2004.
Branner opens doors to frosh
NEWS|
As Branner re-opens today after a 9-month, $20.2 million renovation, freshmen will be greeted with refurbished rooms - complete with new furniture, paint, lighting and carpeting, new bathrooms with the latest plumbing, fixtures, and showers, and a redone lounge with new TV cabinets, lighting, paints, and carpeting.
SPECIAL TO THE DAILY: Students take alternate paths to graduation
NEWS|
While the majority of the Class of 2003 has taken the traditional four-year route to graduation, there have been quite a few students who have followed alternative paths to finishing school.
‘Jabberwocky’ debuts tonight at Mausoleum
NEWS|
Tonight marks the premiere of “Jabberwocky” — a unique performance piece in which the audience physically moves from site to site as the show progresses.
SPECIAL TO THE DAILY: Students praise Res Ed, call for faculty contact
NEWS|
The recent survey on freshman life conducted for Dean of Freshman and Transfer Students Julie Lythcott-Haims reported largely positive responses to the dormitory experience — arguably the most meaningful part of freshman life.
Sanskriti hosts dance showcase
NEWS|
Last night marked the eighth consecutive sold-out Mela — a showcase of South Asian culture and its diverse heritage.
Students provide homeless with food
NEWS|
A new program led by Neged Ra’av, a student group affiliated with Stanford Hillel, aims to show people that helping the homeless can be as simple as making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Stanford not immune to petty crime
NEWS|
Theft and vandalism may be more common at Stanford than the average student suspects — this past year there were a total of 745 reported thefts on campus along with 110 reported cases of vandalism.
SAE receives temporary sanctions from Stanford
NEWS|
“Temporary sanctions” were placed on the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on Friday as a result of a recent incident involving a pledge celebrating his 20th birthday and drinking beyond his limit.
Harvard changes early policy
NEWS|
Responding to an unparalleled 25 percent increase in early admission applications for its class of 2007, Harvard has reverted back to a single-choice Early Action program for undergraduate admissions.
Who’s ugly?
NEWS|
Who is the ugliest person at Stanford?
Orientation seeks greater involvement
NEWS|
With the number of applications for fall Orientation volunteer positions declining, Orientation coordinators are emphasizing that being an OV is a “stepping stone leading toward other leadership positions on campus,” hoping to increase interest among students before the May 1 application deadline.
Honors society hosts egg-drop contest
NEWS|
Stanford’s first annual egg drop contest ended in a tie on Friday afternoon, with two teams splitting the $1,000 grand prize.
Dancers perform in Urban Nights show
NEWS|
More than 1,000 students and members of the Stanford community attended the second annual Urban Nights Dance Fusion show, a presentation of various dance styles from classical ballet to hip-hop to Broadway-style jazz and everything in between.
ASB sends students to serve over break
NEWS|
This year’s Alternative Spring Break program transported 143 Stanford students to locations like Hawaii, New York City, San Francisco and North Dakota to participate in direct public service and critically examine and experience fundamental issues such as homelessness, education, sexuality and forestry issues with the guidance of policymakers.
‘Freebake’ defends affirmative action
NEWS|
The Students for Educational Equity have been giving away free cookies, brownies and cake this week in White Plaza as part of Freebake — an event designed to counter the proposed affirmative action bake sale by the Stanford College Republicans.
Speaker discusses campus date rape
NEWS|
Thirteen years after she was raped, Katie Koestner still remembers the dress she was wearing on what she describes as “the worst night of [her] life.
Affirmative Action opponents make their point, one cookie at a time
NEWS|
Following a controversial affirmative action protest by the UCLA Bruin Republicans on Feb. 3, the Stanford College Republicans are planning to hold their own Affirmative Action Bake Sale later this month.
Students debate merits of affirmative action decision
NEWS|
Student opinion concerning affirmative action does not seem as uniform as the nearly unanimous vote last night by the ASSU Undergraduate Senate to pass a resolution supporting University President John Hennessy’s statement reaffirming the use of race as a factor in admission decisions would imply.
University approves BCSC request for expansion
NEWS|
In response to a University-wide petition and a proposal submitted by the Black Community Services Center last December, the Stanford administration recently approved an increase in space for the BCSC, allotting it an additional 2,500 square feet that will cost approximately $1 million to complete.
Ballet to perform Balanchine
NEWS|
After becoming one of the only groups from a major university ever to obtain the rights to perform the “The Four Temperaments,” Stanford’s Cardinal Ballet is preparing to put on world-famous choreographer George Balanchine’s neo-classical ballet on April 5 and 6.
New software counters growing campus spam
NEWS|
Faced with rapidly increasing amounts of unsolicited electronic advertising, the University’s Information and Technology Systems and Services department recently implemented a filtering system for all Stanford e-mail accounts.
Rally raises awareness of hunger, homelessness
NEWS|
Intending to raise awareness among students about hunger and homelessness, a coalition of campus organizations held a rally in White Plaza yesterday urging students to educate themselves about the economic hardships facing members of the surrounding community.
Mausoleum Party joins deceased
NEWS|
For the first time in over 10 years, Halloween passed by without Stanford’s annual Mausoleum Party, a University tradition in which students don ghoulish garb and dance near the final resting place of Jane and Leland Stanford.
Prop 50 funds water projects
NEWS|
Come November, California voters will be asked to approve the largest water bond in history.
Univ. raises laundry, printing fees
NEWS|
Laundry and printing costs are on the rise–washing and drying costs have increased to one dollar each and university-wide printing is now 10 cents a page.