Fire alarm set off in EVGR-A due to minor accident in resident’s room
The evacuation lasted an hour in total, and was caused by a small fire from a resident burning incense on the eighth floor.
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Councilors push for Narcan distribution to students to prevent overdoses
Councilors agreed that the University should distribute Narcan and fentanyl kits to the student body, a long-running discussion in the student government.
Just signed up for ISC fall recruitment? Here is what you need to know…
With Inter-Sorority Council (ISC) fall recruitment approaching and sign-ups closing on Sunday, The Daily spoke to current ISC representatives to answer students’ most pressing questions about what to expect in the upcoming weeks.
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Tridelt to boycott fall rush, recruit during winter quarter
Tridelt announced on Thursday that it will not participate in fall Inter-Sorority Council recruitment due to concerns about equity and the mental health of recruits.
Self-care and silver linings: Stanford students reflect on lessons learned from the virtual school year
The Stanford Daily spoke with a few students about their experiences during the pandemic and the lessons they will carry into the new school year. From volunteering in Peru to making music to artist residencies, there were two themes that were common among the varied student experiences: self-care and silver linings.
Stanford bans Chaze Vinci ’23 from campus
The University cited Vinci’s racist posts from the weekend — including ones containing violent imagery directed toward a Black student and faculty member — and subsequent misogynistic and otherwise offensive posts as reason for the ban.
Stanford student accuses prominent San Francisco activist of rape
Though Jon Jacobo denies the allegations, he will take a leave of absence from his work and resign from his city position.
Stanford recommends masks in crowded indoor spaces on campus, changes testing requirements
The University now recommends that everyone wears face coverings in crowded indoor spaces on campus, and also eased testing requirements for students.
Stanford guarantees that all seven co-ops will be housed next year
An associate dean told the Daily that the decision was not prompted by a student petition to save co-ops.
Stanford announces which Greek organizations will be housed next year as “University Themed-Houses”
Stanford will house 11 Greek organizations on campus next year, Chi Omega, Alpha Phi, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and alpha Kappa Delta Phi. Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Sigma, Phi Kappa Psi, Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Nu, according to an announcement released Tuesday.
‘A golden state of change’: ASSU senators reflect on time spent in office, share hopes for the future
As the new ASSU election cycle is underway, The Daily asked several senators who are not running for reelection about their experiences in office.
Sundays with the Other Grandmother
In the spirit of National Poetry Month, over the next few days Reads will be publishing five original poems, submitted by Stanford students and chosen by the Arts & Life editors.
Camille Monet On Her Deathbed, 1879
In the spirit of National Poetry Month, over the next few days Reads will be publishing five original poems, submitted by Stanford students and chosen by the Arts & Life editors.
‘We are as frustrated as you all are’: President, Provost explain spring quarter decision during virtual Family Weekend
At the Virtual Family Weekend welcome, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell answered questions about tuition, vaccine distributions and fall quarter.
While some frosh find community on campus during winter quarter, others struggle to make new friends
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, frosh living on campus have found new ways to build connections, but many are still searching for a sense of community.
Police Blotter: Bike theft, vehicle theft, loitering
This report covers a selection of incidents from Jan. 19 to Jan. 25 as recorded in the Stanford University Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) bulletin.
Stanford promises to integrate student voices in spring quarter decision-making, meets with ASSU
The ASSU met with Student Affairs following the last-minute cancellation of winter quarter plans and expressed optimism that the University will proactively include the ASSU in spring quarter decision making.
Stanford still plans for juniors and seniors to return in spring, but won’t seal the deal until March
Stanford says it will confirm its plans the week of March 1 — but couldn’t rule out a change after that. Is the third time the charm?
Adjunct professor Ali Zaidi chosen as Biden’s deputy national climate advisor
President-elect Joe Biden announced on Dec. 16 that adjunct professor and Precourt Energy Scholar Ali Zaidi will be appointed as his deputy national climate advisor.
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