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 »
Why are we still debating the ethics of eating meat? Op Ed March 1, 2016 5 Comments Last Wednesday, I attended a student-organized debate on the ethics of eating meat, despite being pretty decided on the issue itself. I don’t eat meat; I had the resources and the desire to stop... Read More »
Whole foods: Vegan mecca Op Ed March 1, 2016 125 Comments Last week, Whole Foods CEO John Mackey and I argued that eating meat is unethical and unhealthy in a debate hosted by the Stanford University Law School. The room was packed beyond its 180-seat... Read More »