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Hollywood takes a worthy shot at itself
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From time to time, Hollywood feels the need to make fun of itself.
Police Blotter: July 23 to Aug. 1, 2008
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This report covers a selection of crimes reported from July 29 to August 1 as recorded in the Stanford Police Department Public Bulletin.
Doc “American Teen” tells all: high school still chock full of cliches
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The stories in “American Teen” are old, familiar narratives that are a part of the stubbornly persistent stereotypes of the high-school experience.
“Express” satisfies, needs more fuel
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Smoked-out films tend to be well intentioned.
Police Blotter
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This report covers a selection of crimes reported from July 23 to July 28 as recorded in the Stanford Police Department Public Bulletin.
Police Blotter
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This report covers a selection of crimes reported from July 7 to July 22 as recorded in the Stanford Police Department Public Bulletin.
Univ. gains access to collection of Iraqi documents
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Records from Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi government have made their way to Stanford’s Hoover Institution for safekeeping.
Police Blotter: June 15 to July 8
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This report covers a selection of crimes from June 15 to July 8 as recorded in the Stanford Police Department Public Bulletin.
Class size discussions to continue
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Though plans for formal expansion may be far down the road — or may never materialize at all — Stanford recently experienced an unplanned class size increase due to high yield in admission cycles.
Farm seeks to accommodate young faculty
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“They have to make a lot of choices males do not have to make,” added WorkLife Office Director Teresa Rasco.
Journalists report on 2008 election
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Reporters from The New York Times, Washington Post and Salon.com took a break from the campaign trail to offer their perspectives on the 2008 presidential election.
Hoover photo error found
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Ten photographs housed at the Hoover Archives purported to show the aftermath of the 1945 atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima. Only one problem — the photographs actually depicted devastation following the 1923 Kanto Earthquake.
Receiving tenure is long, stressful road
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Shortly after the nation’s high school seniors learn the colleges into which they were accepted, the ranks of Stanford junior faculty start receiving their own highly anticipated news: whether they have earned tenure.
M.A. programs discussed, debated
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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.
Film: Then she lost me
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Alternatives to Middle East major offered
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Harvard, Yale and Princeton offer degree-granting programs in Near Eastern Studies or Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, and UC-Berkeley offers a program in Middle Eastern Studies.
Officials stand by online copyrights
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Three publishers recently filed a lawsuit in Atlanta District Court against Georgia State University (GSU), alleging “pervasive, flagrant and ongoing” violations relating to online uploads of material for students.
Greeks lose draw privilege
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Students in this year’s pledge classes who enter into the Greek system with a housed fraternity or sorority will no longer have the option of later using a preferred year for on-campus housing if they are unable to live in the house or choose not to do so.
University examines privacy law
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In the wake of school violence in 2007, including the shooting at Virginia Tech, Stanford and other universities are paying more attention to student mental health and to those who may be prone to violence.
The Renaissance pre-med
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Pre-med students tend to show a lot of variety.
Rushdie weighs modern literature
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Sir Salman Rushdie, the renowned and controversial author of “Midnight’s Children” and “The Satanic Verses,” addressed a packed Kresge Auditorium last night in the second-to-last ASSU Speakers Bureau for the academic year.
Alumni discuss careers in academia
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The third-annual Distinguished Alumni Scholars Day will consist of workshops and seminars for both undergraduate and graduate students, informing students of the career opportunities in academia.
Film: "Iron Man" takes the gold
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Ambassador criticizes U.S. action in Middle East
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Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Ambassador to the United States Afif Safieh spoke at Kresge Auditorium in an event presented by the Coalition for Justice in the Middle East (CJME).
Residences rewarded for saving energy
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Students and administrators highlighted efforts to improve energy efficiency and sustainability in residences in the Conservation Cup.
GSC welcomes new members
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The first passed with a vote of 9-2-0.
Green Library to stay open until 2 a.m.
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Students working past midnight will soon be able to crack open their books in a new place, as Green Library will be extending its hours.
Hoover, Univ. team up to hire faculty
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Many Stanford faculty and departments have strong ties to the Hoover Institution, and the institution has contributed to efforts to bring top-level scholars to campus and retain them.
Card preps for Olympics
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While the 2008 Beijing Olympics are attracting both anticipation and controversy, Stanford student-athletes, alumni-athletes and coaches are focusing on the final leg of preparations to qualify for and compete in the games.
Ph.D. candidate diversity sought
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In an effort to increase faculty diversity, Stanford is focusing on long-term solutions by encouraging more women and underrepresented minorities (URMs) to pursue Ph.D.s and academic careers.
Aid policy differs for int’l students
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While the University unveiled a historically large expansion in its financial aid for domestic students earlier this quarter, the aid picture for international students continues to be complicated.
Discrimination inquiry ends
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A nine-year investigation into discrimination at Stanford, which had left the University in suspense since the complaint was filed in 1999, finally came to a close, Stanford officials declared Wednesday.
Film: "Stop-Loss": Worth seeing but not a winner
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Veni, Vidi, Vici: They came, they saw, they conquered Roble
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In keeping with this rich tradition, Stanford Turf — an online, Risk-style game where students vie for control of the campus — concluded at the end of winter quarter.
SSE to fund projects by students
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If the next great business proposal comes from the Farm, Stanford Student Enterprises (SSE) is establishing a new division to fund it — SSE Ventures.
CJME drafts letter on Middle East
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The Coalition for Justice in the Middle East (CJME) is drafting a letter that recommends action to address attacks against civilians in Gaza by Israel, Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups.
Gingrich to open Menlo Park office
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“We want to learn from the best of the private sector,” said Kralik.
Fundraising strong despite worries over economy
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StanfordTurf invades campus
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Since Sunday, many students across campus have been playing Stanford Turf, an Internet-based game created by Space Capsule Games.
Noted Africana studies Prof. returns to Farm
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Alert system set up for campus emergencies
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Three students were killed at Louisiana Technical College on Feb.
Darwish shares view of Middle East politics
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Stanford hosted another voice Monday night in the continuing debate over politics in the Middle East.
Stanford hosts bike time trial
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The Stanford campus played host on Sunday to a world-class cycling event, the prologue for the 2008 Amgen Tour of California.
“Tour d’America” comes to Stanford
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The Amgen Tour of California, one of the most prestigious cycling events in America, will kick off Feb.
Housing weighs dorm ID entry
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Stanford administrators are looking to improve student awareness and security systems — perhaps by implementing an SUID card-based access system for residences.
Blood drives continue with gay men ban
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San Jose State University has made headlines nationwide for banning blood drives in protest of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) policies regarding homosexual male donors. But Stanford Blood Center (SBC) condemned its neighboring college’s stance and said campus blood drives will continue.
Law writer dishes on 1st Amend.
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“He has contributed to the legal imagination of many people who come through institutions like this,” said Law Prof.
Fadl addresses Islamic reform
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The word “jihad” can cause uneasy feelings in America, but Muslim student groups on campus are aiming to reclaim the word’s meaning of “struggle” in a speaker series called “Jihad to Reform.” UCLA Law Prof.
Space crunch irks faculty
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The Registrar’s Office has drawn mixed reactions from academic departments across campus for a new policy that limits the times sections can meet each day.
Financial aid increase expected soon
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The University is expected to announce further financial assistance initiatives following a mid-February Board of Trustees meeting.
Study links price, enjoyment in wine drinking
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Marketing may do more than persuade consumers to buy a product. For a glass of wine, at least, pricing tactics may actually make people enjoy the drink more.
First-years go pass-fail
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In a departure from tradition, record numbers of first-year law students chose to take at least one of their first semester courses pass-fail this year.
Hospital expansion plans get initial approval
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A major hurdle has been cleared in the Stanford Medical Center’s proposed expansion. Though Stanford Hospital & Clinics (SHC) is still negotiating with the city of Palo Alto regarding the construction process, an outside consultant has approved the University’s initial proposals.
Fifth year of medical education recommended
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The path to becoming a doctor is already a lengthy process, but the School of Medicine is now actively encouraging students to devote a fifth year to medical training.
FLiCKs changes leadership
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Fans of throwing paper airplanes at movie stars are keeping their fingers crossed for FLiCKs. After experiencing technical trouble earlier this quarter, the movie-screening organization now faces a change in leadership.
Two alums pitch CoHo replacement
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Former classmates Jesse Sandoval and Anthony Gupta are presenting University administrators with plans for “MoJo,” an updated version of the CoHo.
Library garners famous Egyptologist’s collection
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Students interested in ancient Egyptian artifacts and temples now have a treasure trove of material to explore at Green Library. Stanford recently acquired the private library of renowned Egyptologist Wolja Erichsen (1890-1966).
"Dan" needs life support
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Bringing back the dead
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The Stanfords must have been rolling over in their graves last night during the annual Mausoleum Party, which was back this year for the second straight Halloween after a four-year absence from 2002 to 2005.
Campus bikers without lights face ticketing
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Students last week found themselves worrying about bike lights — and facing fines for missing the requisite headlight during a nighttime ride, as police targeted specific intersections on campus.
Inter-faith Journal shares religious thought
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The push toward inter-faith dialogue on campus is set to reach new heights this quarter with the publication of the inaugural issue of Encounter: Stanford’s Inter-faith Journal for Spiritual Expression.
New Web site promotes healthy living
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The BeWell@Stanford initiative is designed to bring together campus fitness outreach and to “create a culture of wellness for the Stanford community.”
High demand for CS majors
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A computer science (CS) degree from Stanford has always been a valuable possession, and it is only getting more lucrative.
Katzenberg animates Kresge
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The man responsible for bringing Roger Rabbit, Simba and Shrek to the big screen spoke about his work with animated blockbusters yesterday afternoon in Kresge Auditorium.
Athlete graduation rates high
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In an NCAA report on graduation rates released last week, Stanford athletes performed in line with the University’s distinguished academic reputation.