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Striking janitors marched down Santa Teresa Tuesday afternoon in protest of their contractor, ABM Janitorial Service. One day later, ABM agreed to the janitors’ demands that a substantial increase in wages be included in their next contract. #gallery http://daily.stanford.org/image/full/9291
John Shen

Striking janitors marched down Santa Teresa Tuesday afternoon in protest of their contractor, ABM Janitorial Service. One day later, ABM agreed to the janitors’ demands that a substantial increase in wages be included in their next contract.

Janitor strike comes to an end

Contractor agrees to raise wages 85 cents the first year
By Devin Banerjee
NEWS| Stanford janitors ended their week-long strike yesterday after their contractor — ABM Janitorial Services — gave in to demands for higher wages.

Defense research still controversial

By Andrew Valencia
NEWS| Since 1969, Department of Defense sponsored research at Stanford has been required to comply with a University-wide “no secrecy” policy banning research on classified projects. While this regulation has not hindered Stanford researchers from receiving defense funding, it has complicated the controversy surrounding such research.

Peterson Lab undergoes renovation

By Alan Guo
NEWS| With the summer approaching, construction projects are gearing up on campus, including those at the School of Engineering Building 550 — the Peterson Lab — which will get its first facelift in almost 50 years.

GSC approves financial chair

By Julianne Stern
NEWS| As Financial Manager, McLaughlin will oversee the ASSU’s assets, investments and liabilities, and will act as chief executive officer of Stanford Student Enterprises (SSE), an organization of seven business enterprises whose profits provide funds for the ASSU.

Best and worst of campus study options

By Natasha Kim
NEWS| You walk in with the weight of the world on your shoulders, sit down and prepare to devour parcels of information.

Mad house: Students sound-off on all-frosh vs. four-class housing

By Gea Kang
NEWS| Remember when you were an incoming freshman deciding where you wanted to live your first year?

Living a double life: Student cops police peers

By Kelley Fong
NEWS| “In winter quarter I needed a job and I looked online,” he said.

From FroYo to Boba: Stanford’s sweet tooth

By Andrea Sy
NEWS| Sweet treats are always a delight to a Stanford student’s taste buds, providing that twist to the usually common and bland menu offered by the Stanford dining halls.