Students launch Roosevelt think tank

By Jennie Kim and Pam Sud
NEWS| Following Election Day last November, Stanford students campaigning for Sen. John Kerry, Democratic presidential candidate, were presented with the challenging task of promoting progressive political activism despite their candidate’s defeat.

Panel studies grad student diversity

By Brendan Selby
NEWS| Stanford administrators have never been shy about trumpeting the racial and gender diversity of the school’s undergraduate students.

Real News, BCSC will look at black progress

By Laura Carwile
NEWS| The Real News, Stanford’s oldest African-American publication, will hold a panel discussion on the major issues confronting black Americans — particularly since the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case — at 7 p.m. tonight at the Law School.

Study shows freshmen need to work

By Cassidy Deline
NEWS| A record-high percentage of college freshmen expect to work during college, according to a recent report released by the Higher Education Research Institute.

Law School considers switching to quarters

By Ronald Chan
NEWS| The Law School is considering a proposal to synchronize its academic calendar with those of the other schools by switching from the semester to the quarter system.

Drama Dept. takes control of Roble Gym

By Anny Lin
NEWS| The Drama Department will assume possession of Roble Gym from the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation at the beginning of the next academic year.

Committee aids female graduate chem students

By Jenny Allen
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.

Asian-interest sorority hosts successful alumnae

By Killeen Hanson
NEWS| For the last five years, the Alpha Kappa Delta Phi sorority has sponsored outreach events highlighting women activists.

Zimbardo takes unique approach to human nature

By Cassidy Deline
NEWS| Covering the full spectrum of human instinct — from evil and terrorism to sexuality and relationships, — Psychology Prof.

Bacteria-powered cars?

By Rose Jenkins
NEWS| By ROSE JENKINS CONTRIBUTING WRITER Imagine using bacteria to fuel your car. If Stanford researchers working on biohydrogen generation have their way, fossil fuels could someday be supplanted by the hydrogen generated from genetically engineered photosynthetic bacteria.

Finding the next social entrepreneur: interview with Bill Drayton

By Adam Stone and Lija McHugh
NEWS| Bill Drayton is probably the best-known person in social entrepreneurship. He has a vision and an organization that is shaping the future of the “citizen sector.

Impress your sweetheart: Tech tips for Valentine's Day

By Aneto Okonkwo
NEWS| Last December, I celebrated my girlfriend’s birthday by posting an advertisement on Thefacebook.com. For $14, I was able to share the day’s excitement with a captive audience of about 7,000 people.