Funding by tobacco companies examined

Faculty Senate declined to ban tobacco-funded research one year ago; such research had already dwindled
By Andrew Valencia
NEWS| Large sums of tobacco money have been granted to Stanford researchers over the years, and the issue of tobacco industry sponsorship remains controversial.

Students discuss gay marriage

By Shelby Martin
NEWS| After California’s Supreme Court struck down a law banning same-sex marriage last Thursday, Stanford’s LGBT community was jubilant.

Students felt quake in Chengdu

By Loren Newman
NEWS| Students studying in Beijing were visiting the Panda Breeding Center in Chengdu when a 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit southwestern China.

M.A. programs discussed, debated

By Eric Messinger
NEWS| As undergraduates compete heavily to distinguish themselves, particularly in a tight job market, many Stanford students look to pursue a master’s or co-terminal master’s degree.