“Asking Stanford” is a series of small stories from Stanford students, each of which comes together to highlight the diversity of experiences and perspectives on campus. This week, we’re practicing sportsmanship ahead…
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Students stage ‘tribunal’ to denounce action against arrested pro-Palestine protesters
Nearly 50 people gathered in White Plaza Monday to hold a “people’s tribunal” against the University, protesting disciplinary proceedings against pro-Palestine students who occupied the president’s office in June. Demonstrators also condemned…
The Trump era: Coming of age in three elections
2016 This guy is funny. Eight years ago I was 11 and — like most 11-year-olds — I understood absolutely nothing about politics. However, like some particularly annoying 11-year-olds, I liked to…
‘A part of myself I do not yet know’: Notes from a community vigil
We were five minutes late. I wanted to be just late enough to miss the set-up; I didn’t want to get there before it started and have to talk to people. It…
‘Stop being stupid’: John Kerry encourages productive protest and criticizes fossil fuel subsidies
Speaking in front of the Doerr School of Sustainability’s flag, former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry advocated for “inclusive” protests on college campuses and called for tax incentives for clean energy…
Former Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad commends campus activism
Former Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority Salam Fayyad expressed support for student activists, in conversation with Larry Diamond ’75 M.A. ’78 Ph.D. ’80 on Monday. Fayyad shared his views on the…
Cardinal Canvas: Untangling Ruth Asawa’s web
In “Cardinal Canvas,” Adam Golomb spotlights art on and around the University, exploring and reviewing artwork that students may otherwise miss. Editor’s Note: This article is a review and contains subjective opinions,…
‘Let my word take action’: Transformative feminist narratives at TAPS
Editor’s Note: This article is a review and includes subjective thoughts, opinions and critiques. This year’s Theater and Performance Studies (TAPS) Graduate Repertory season consisted of three works directed by second-year Ph.D….
A double-edged sword: How the media shapes student activism
When activist Hamza El Boudali ’22 M.S. ’24 returned to campus last fall, he did not anticipate being pulled into a scathing media battle surrounding the controversial hit-and-run of his close friend…
KIND CEO and human rights activist Daniel Lubetzky works for a two-state solution
Daniel Lubetzky J.D. ’93, founder and CEO of KIND, returned to Stanford in September to speak at Stanford Law School’s convocation. A recurring investor on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” New York Times bestselling…