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Professor Luis Fraga, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, announced that he would leave his position at Stanford to join University of Washington.

Etch says he will stay

Provost denies interest in Harvard post despite reports
By James Hohmann
NEWS| Despite media reports that he is being considered as a potential candidate for Harvard’s presidency, Provost John Etchemendy vigorously denied having any interest in the Cambridge post.

Fraga announces move to UW despite student outcry

By Christian L. Tom
NEWS| After 15 years at Stanford, Prof. Luis Fraga is saying goodbye.

Mona Oliveira dies at 77

By Kelley Fong
NEWS| A presence on campus for more than 40 years and an avid Stanford sports fan, Ramona (Mona) C. Oliveira passed away Dec. 1 at the age of 77 after a prolonged battle with cancer.

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Harbaugh next head coach

By Christopher P. Anderson
SPORTS| Promising an era of "attack-oriented style" and embracing Stanford's unique position in college football, Jim Harbaugh was introduced as Stanford's newest football coach in a high-energy press conference on Dec. 19.

Cardinal keep composed

By Daniel Novinson
SPORTS| Down by one with ten seconds to go, senior forward Fred Washington drove the lane, drew in the defense and kicked to sophomore forward Lawrence Hill on the left elbow.

Card fall short in title game

By Rebecca Harlow
SPORTS| After trouncing No. 4 Washington to reach the title match, the No. 2 Stanford women’s volleyball team saw a late rally fall short as top-ranked Nebraska claimed the four-game win and the 2006 NCAA championship in Omaha, Neb on Dec. 16.

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On Global Affairs: Happy NEU Year

By Peter Durning
OPINIONS| One thing former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld won’t have to worry about in his first year off the job: Old Europe.

Slightly Sinister: Sweet Home Somewhere

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