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Frost commencement proposal raises protest
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University officials’ pick of Frost Amphitheater as next year’s commencement ceremony has caused a rare and intense uproar among graduating seniors, who have launched a massive protest in hopes that the administration will reconsider the decision.
Cameron Diaz gives surprise guest lecture
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“We are living in a tragic state of design, where the world gets worse and worse instead of getting better,” he said. “We’re getting more efficient, but we’re wasting our natural resources.
Grad students to move to Mirrielees
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Due to a housing crunch, graduate students will move into Mirrielees in the fall. The decision to open the dorm to graduate students was made at the start of this quarter in response the high number of undergraduate vacancies expected in the fall, said Todd Benson, director of housing assignment services.
Institute re-named after donors
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Coming off the heels of a $50 million gift, the Stanford Institute for International Studies, or SIIS, will be re-named the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford in honor of the two alumni donors, Bradford M.
Dean tapped as interim head of Student Affairs
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Dean of Students Greg Boardman was officially named interim Dean of Student Affairs yesterday and will temporarily replace Gene Awakuni, vice provost for student affairs, who is departing Stanford in March.
VPSA could change after Awakuni leaves
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The announcement of Vice Provost for Student Affairs Gene Awakuni’s departure and the delay in the search for his replacement have raised concerns among students and community center leaders about the future of the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs, which includes the office of the Dean of Students, Office of Student Activities and the University's community centers.
Tree stolen; Band fingers Cal
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In a heist more fitting for pre-Big Game day than for a chilly January Monday, thieves allegedly broke into the Tree Room of the Band Shak last week and stole the Band mascot’s costume, valued at over $2,500.
Two Stanford seniors win Mitchell Scholarships
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A Stanford senior and a recent graduate will head to Ireland next year for a year of post-graduate study.
Moscow program to re-open next fall after restructuring
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After a year-long closure, Stanford’s Overseas Studies Program is set to re-open its Moscow program during autumn quarter of the 2005-2006 school year.
Awakuni decamps Stanford for top post at the U. of Hawaii-Oahu
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After 24 years on the U.S. mainland, Vice Provost for Student Affairs Gene Awakuni will return home in the spring. Awakuni, who graduated from the University of Hawaii’s main Manoa campus, recently accepted the post of chancellor at the University of Hawaii-West O’ahu campus.
Awakuni to leave for Univ. of Hawaii
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Vice Provost for Student Affairs Gene Awakuni is leaving Stanford to become chancellor at the University of Hawaii-West O’ahu.
Freshman dies; dorm unites in grief
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Freshman Shanta Annan died suddenly Friday night due to complications related to a medical condition. As of last night, the official causes of death had not been determined.
Muslims join Hindus under the "lights"
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At the Sanskriti Festival of Lights show on Friday night, more than 450 people watched Stanford students sing classic Indian songs, act out scenes from religious mythology and dance to the latest Bollywood tunes, all while enjoying a catered Indian dinner.
Students don black to protest election results
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On the heels of last week’s presidential election, some students spent Tuesday dressed in black to express their disapproval of the election results as part of a nationwide protest called “Mourning the Vote.
Calif. voters get tough on crime
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Among the 15 propositions on this year’s ballot, Californians voted against Proposition 72, which would extend health care coverage requirements, and Proposition 66, which would reform California’s “Three Strikes” law, but they passed Proposition 69, which requires DNA testing for all felons and other arrested individuals.
Boxer victory likely in race for US Senate seat
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Going into today’s election, Democratic U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer looks assured of a consecutive third term in a landslide victory against her Republican opponent, former California Secretary of State Bill Jones.
Police cut off ‘sinful’ Casa party
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The theme of the party was “Sin City,” but some of the “sins” — such as sneaking through windows — committed by students who attended the overcrowded party at Casa Italiana on Saturday night prompted police to break up the festivities before 1 a.m.
MEChA, other groups fear special-fees repeat
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About a year ago, the Stanford Review published a series of articles depicting MEChA as a racist organization. Then in April, the student group, formally Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan, lost its ASSU special-fees funding.
Changes to dining plans leave some students confused, annoyed
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Changes to Stanford Dining meal plans this year have caused confusion among students about the differences between Cardinal dollars and meal points and where they can be used.
Stanford ranked No. 7 by Black Enterprise
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Stanford’s commitment to support its African-American community was recognized by recently published college rankings from Black Enterprise Magazine.
Law students sacrifice to repay debt
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Allegations that a Stanford Law School graduate worked as a prostitute partly in order to repay her loans have raised questions among students and administrators about the difficulties law school students face in paying back their educational debt.
Academic Director joins Wilbur as part of freshman advising plan
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Undergraduate advising at Stanford has undergone many changes for the upcoming school year, most notably the creation of the full-time position of Academic Director for Wilbur Hall, which houses approximately 25 percent of the freshman class.
Advising changes embraced by students
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The recent announcement of broad changes to the undergraduate advising system — aimed specifically at pre-major advising — has received generally favorable responses from Stanford students.
Staff salary-freeze to end; University finances improving
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After a year-long salary freeze, Stanford’s staff members can now look forward to base-salary increases for the next fiscal year.
Brazil’s ‘best living author’ inaugurates writing program
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Famed Brazilian author Milton Hatoum will inaugurate the writer-in-residence program for the research unit in the division of literatures, cultures and languages today with a public reading and panel discussion of his work.
Three freshmen’s luck of the draw
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Three freshman girls living in Gavilan received the thrill of which most Stanford students only dream when the spring housing season comes along — Draw number 0001.
District searches for superintendent
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The Ravenswood School District’s search for a new superintendent has entered its last stages, as school board members interview finalists competing to fill the position.
Dorm helps new homeless shelter
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A center to serve Palo Alto’s homeless population is now a little closer to reality, thanks to the efforts of Lantana’s priority residents and the Community Working Group (CWG).
Dean’s Award recognizes research
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Seven undergraduate students were honored with the Dean’s Award for Academic Accomplishment at a reception on April 15. The honorees were recognized for their research efforts in a variety of fields ranging from chemistry to the biological sciences.
Residency ‘match’ system questioned
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Three physicians recently filed a lawsuit against the “Match” system through which through which thousands of fourth-year medical students across the country are matched with residency training programs.
GSB investment conference addresses jobs, networking
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Hundreds of students, faculty members and business professionals attended the Sixth Annual Principal Investment Conference held yesterday at Stanford and sponsored by the Graduate School of Business (GSB).
Muslim scholars discuss reconciliation of West and Islam
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Two well-known Muslim scholars called for bringing the West and the Muslim world closer together in a overfilled lecture last night.
SLAC upgrades accelerator
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The Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) held a dedication ceremony last Thursday for its newly rebuilt and upgraded SPEAR3 accelerator, a $58 million venture jointly funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the U.
Conference draws minority premeds
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There still aren’t enough minorities in medicine, said Dr. Alfonso Barba, a keynote speaker at Saturday’s day-long 13th Annual Pre-Medical Student Conference.
Speakers encourage ‘American Dream’
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Americans should rethink the core values that constitute the American dream by engaging in conversation over these ideals, said San Francisco State Philosophy Prof.
Rally held in SF to protest proposed French law
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Chants of “Shame on France” and “Religious freedom for all” could be heard in the streets of San Francisco on Saturday as a group of Stanford students joined hundreds of protesters in a peaceful march from San Francisco’s Civic Center to the French Consulate.