Gender-neutral housing plan unveiled

By Joanna Xu
NEWS| Students campaigning for gender-neutral housing scored a victory yesterday, when Student Housing and Residential Education announced a pilot program for gender-blind housing in the coming fall quarter.

Farm pushes econ. diversity

By Carlee Brown
NEWS| The number of first-generation college students admitted to Stanford increased to 431 this year from 347 last year, say Department of Admission officials. This change represents a rise from 14 percent to 17 percent of the admitted incoming class.

Campaigns target Old Union

By Anneke Nelson
NEWS| A popular Facebook group called “Put the Student Back in Student Union” boasts a list of those running for office who support making the Old Union a more social venue.

Looking back on the outgoing Senate

By Nikhil Joshi
NEWS| Undergraduate senators do not typically stick around. Not a single member of the Ninth Undergraduate Senate was a member of the Eighth Undergraduate Senate. But this year, three current senators, Stuart Baimel ‘09, Patrick Cordova ‘09 and Luukas Ilves ‘09, are seeking re-election.

A Campaign from the Capital

By Nikhil Joshi
NEWS| Senator Stuart Baimel ‘09, who is seeking re-election, may be hoping for the incumbency advantage that the U.S.

Senate attendance records under scrutiny

By Nikhil Joshi
NEWS| “We really have to keep on top of our issues, to be able to advocate successfully,” Kass said.

Amendment to ASSU constitution goes into effect

By Maneesha Limaye
NEWS| Last spring, the amendment was approved by students voting in the ASSU elections.

Rush restrictions affect sororities

By Susana Montes
NEWS| For the past week, members of Stanford’s six Inter Sorority Council (ISC) sororities participated in the annual recruitment process.

Student wins award, will travel Africa

By Loren Newman
NEWS| Stanford students are frequently rewarded for their hard work, but it is a rare recognition that sends a young woman on an eight-day trip to Africa.