Western Civilization isn’t dead yet Op Ed March 8, 2016 5 Comments “Hey hey, ho ho! Western culture’s got to go!” In 1988, protestors at Stanford University captured national attention as they demanded the dismantling of the school’s Western Culture... Read More »
My case for raising graduate student activity fees Op Ed March 8, 2016 0 Comments My name is Sam. For the last two years, I’ve been the Financial Officer of the Graduate Student Council (GSC). I wanted to write this note because I have introduced a measure to be included on the... Read More »
Much ado about eating meat Op Ed March 7, 2016 12 Comments At the debate on the health and ethics of eating meat last week, John Mackey and I argued that Stanford students could not ethically defend meat consumption and that eating meat is unhealthy. Stanford... Read More »
A small change in funding policy Op Ed March 3, 2016 0 Comments One of the main reasons for the financial branch of the Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU) to exist is to ensure funding for student groups and events that enliven a Stanford... Read More »
In pursuit of a new normal Op Ed March 2, 2016 1 Comment Four people were killed and 14 injured in a random shooting in Hesston, Kansas last Thursday. It’s okay if you didn’t know or if you didn’t do more than read the notification on your phone,... Read More »
An open letter on the future of FMOTQ Op Ed March 2, 2016 1 Comment Dear Stanford fam, Our school is known for its unique culture and the vibrancy of student life on campus. A number of traditions contribute to this Stanford way of life, including one of our most... Read More »
An open letter from the Vice Provost of Student Affairs on FMOTQ Op Ed March 2, 2016 4 Comments I am writing to set the record straight about a number of points made in your March 2 article, “ASSU Senate talks University defunding FMOTQ.” First, what Brandon Hill read to the Senate... Read More »
Letter to the Editor: On “Stanford Birthright trips stir controversy among students” Op Ed March 1, 2016 10 Comments Regarding Sarah Wishingrad’s Feb. 23 article, “Stanford Birthright trips stir controversy among students,” the debates on listserves, at Hillel and across the campus testify to the... Read More »