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Four graduate students gather to study in the Packard cafe, a popular study spot for graduate students. The electrical engineering qualifying exams took place in January.

Afroman party nixed

OSA cites security concerns, forces Sigma Nu to cancel tonight’s scheduled event
By Rahul Kanakia
NEWS| There were supposed to be hundreds of people enjoying themselves at Sigma Nu tonight, listening, singing and dancing to the beats of acclaimed rap artist Afroman, famous for his hit 2001 single “Because I Got High.”

RA application to include early option

By Jennifer Liu
NEWS| Residential Education introduced a new Early Decision application earlier this quarter designed to streamline the Resident Assistant (RA) and College Assistant (CA) selection process.

EE exams press students

By Christopher P. Anderson
NEWS| This is the second of a two-part series on the high-stakes doctoral qualifying exams (quals) in the electrical engineering department. Yesterday’s article (“High-stakes EE exams elicit stress, pressure”) discussed the examination process and students’ studying techniques; today’s piece covers the controversy surrounding the tests and their aftermath.

Harry Potter: 169 days and counting

By Kelley Fong
NEWS| J.K. Rowling and Scholastic announced yesterday morning that the seventh and final installment of the immensely popular Harry Potter series will be released just after midnight on Saturday, July 21, 2007.

Sophomore heads up group for students with disabilities

By Heather Heistand
NEWS| Joe Kay never expected to begin his Stanford career as a student with disabilities. The highly-touted Stanford volleyball recruit had lettered in volleyball and basketball in high school and had earned awards for his saxophone skills.

Correction

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