Activity week aims to raise campus awareness

By Jordana Huber
NEWS| In hopes of raising awareness about sexual assault and domestic violence, Stanford is participating in a week of activities and events which will culminate in a benefit performance of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues.

"Rape free zone" tape draws controversy

By Brendan Selby
NEWS| A plan to put up barricade tape bearing the words “Rape Free Zone” around fraternities has drawn criticism from members of the Greek community, who said the plan plays on stereotypes linking fraternities to sexual assault.

Profs push for stem-cell research

By Sean Harris
NEWS| Two distinguished Stanford professors are part of a group of supporters of embryonic stem cell research that is currently pushing for a $3 billion bond proposition, which, if passed, would make California the first state to fund the controversial research.

Apps for Volunteers in Asia due today

By Anny Lin
NEWS| Applications for the Volunteers in Asia (VIA) program are due today. Every year, the program — which is independent of Stanford, although the University has donated Haas Center space for its offices — sends over 40 undergraduate and graduate students to Indonesia, Vietnam and China, where they teach English.

GSC searches for solutions to special-fees dilemma

By Joaquin Hernandez
NEWS| The Graduate Student Council (GSC) met last night in Bechtel International Center and introduced short- and long-term resolutions to the current special-fees system, which faces possible bankruptcy.

Junior named 'Top 20' by USA Today

By Anthony Ha and Sarah Lustbader
NEWS| Alex Bradford, a junior majoring in public policy, has been selected as a member of USA Today’s “2004 College Academic All-Starts First Team,” a group of exceptional undergraduates from around the country.

Students fail to use barrier protection during oral sex

By Lisa Diver
NEWS| Imagine waking up one morning to find blistering sores on your genital area – sores typical of a herpes infection. Yet you might have not contracted this infection from intercourse, as many would immediately guess, but from oral sex.

Fast Fact: Using a dental dam

By Lisa Diver
NEWS| Dental dams are latex rectangles that are placed over the labia or anus before performing oral sex. Originally used as dental surgery tools, dams act as barriers to prevent the mixing of bodily fluids between partners and have been shown to be very effective in preventing STIs.

Delicious and good for you?

By Michelle Keller
NEWS| Americans consume an average of 12 pounds of the sweet treat — from rich, dark chocolate to milk chocolate M&Ms — each year. Although most people need few excuses to snack on a chocolate bar, researchers at the National Academy of Sciences may give some an extra incentive to indulge. Scientists discussed the possible health benefits of chocolate at an all-day conference this past Tuesday, including the possible protective benefits to cardiovascular and immunological health.

Distance tugging at your heartstrings

By Vinni Intersimone
NEWS| It seems that everywhere you turn, there are signs that Valentine’s Day is on its way. Red roses, teddy bears and Valentine’s Day cards surround you everywhere you go. Yet a quick glance at these cheery objects only garners a sad frown from your face, because your sweetie is far, far away. You, my friend, are suffering from the plight of the long-distance relationship.