R&DE to terminate contract with Rangoon Ruby following labor law citation
Rangoon Ruby owner John Lee stated in an email to The Daily that the restaurant chain is in a position to “implement any remedial action” at the Stanford location.
Karen Kurosawa
Karen is a Desk Editor for the University beat. She is also a member of The Daily's Special Projects team, where she works on initiatives including The Stanford Daily Winter Externship. Contact her at karen16 'at' stanford.edu.
ResX concludes work, proposals under review by Provost
On Dec. 21, the ResX task force submitted to Provost Persis Drell its recommendations on plans to shape Stanford’s residential living system.
Marguerite begins operations through new service provider
On Jan. 1, the Marguerite began operations under First Transit, which replaced TransDev as the shuttle system’s transportation service provider.
Blend @ Annette’s Café to open in new science quad
The café will be located between the Sapp Center for Science Teaching and Learning (STLC) and the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Biology Research Building.
Citing high-risk drinking on campus, University expands 5-SURE and Cardinal Nights; launches Alcohol Solutions Group
The email, calling for engagement by the Stanford community, also announced plans to launch various new initiatives to address factors related to high-risk drinking.
Kairos, Phi Psi flooded due to pipe breakage
On Sunday evening, a water main break led to roadway flooding on Santa Ynez Street between Mayfield and Costanzo, causing flooding at Kairos and Phi Kappa Psi.
Three possible replacement names announced for Serra dorm
The University has announced three possible replacement names for the Serra dorm in Stern Hall: Maya Angelou, Pat Parker and Sally Ride ’78.
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Provost releases second annual Title IX report, qualified by underreporting
The 24-page report, released Tuesday morning, is part of the University’s effort to track the success of its pilot Title IX process, effective since 2016.
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After reviewing wrestlers’ claims of inappropriate locker room staring, Stanford finds lecturer Hung Le not responsible for violating sexual harassment policies
The University has dismissed allegations made by seven former Stanford wrestlers against lecturer Hung Le for an ongoing practice of inappropriately staring at them while they were showering naked in a locker room.
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University moves toward completion of Title IX investigation into former wrestlers’ accusations of non-physical misconduct by Stanford lecturer
Allegations made by seven former Stanford wrestlers that a University lecturer sexually harassed them between 2002 and 2010 are under investigation by the University’s Title IX office.
Big Game rescheduled due to “very unhealthy” atmospheric smoke levels
On Nov. 16, the Big Game was postponed to Dec. 1 at 12:00 p.m. due to dangerous smoke levels from Camp Fire.
ETAs call for pay equity
A group of Ethnic Theme Associates (ETA) from Casa Zapata, Okada and Ujamaa are petitioning for higher wages that match the compensation received by Resident Assistants (RA).
Second Ujamaa fire in three weeks forces evacuations
Around 3 a.m. on Friday, residents of Ujamaa House in the Lagunita residential complex were evacuated after a fire was reported in a resident’s room.
Stanford Marriage Pact announces second year of experiment
On Wednesday afternoon, an email sent by the Stanford “Marriage Pact” announced a second year of the experiment.
Democrats Newsom, Eshoo sweep California gubernatorial and House elections
Gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom and incumbent House representative Anna G. Eshoo, both Democrats, swept their respective California state races on Tuesday.
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Serra residents to help rename dorm; Native community responds
On Tuesday, Stanford Residential Education (ResEd) released an online form for submitting input on the renaming of the Serra dorm in Stern Hall. The online submission form is open to Stanford students, alumni, faculty, staff and administrators until Nov. 5.
Ujamaa evacuated after fire reported in dorm room
Around 6:30 p.m. Sunday night, residents of Ujamaa House in the Lagunita residential complex were evacuated after a fire was reported in a resident’s room.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Vigil explores heritage, historical pain
On Monday evening, students joined the Stanford American Indian Organization (SAIO) and the Native American Cultural Center (NACC) in an Indigenous Peoples’ Day Vigil.
Hoover series examines international effects of demographic shifts
“Governance in an Emerging New World,” an initiative by the Hoover Institute, launched on Wednesday with aims to promote discussion and thinking on the challenges posed by rapid demographic, technological and societal changes on governance around the globe. The first panel in the series, moderated by Deputy Director-General of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Kori Schake, considered these issues from the perspective of Russia.
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Scholarship Fund established in memory of Leon Cain J.D. ’19
Leon Cain was a rising third-year student at Stanford Law School. An advocate of increasing diversity in the legal field, he strongly believed in expanding access to legal education for black youth. Leon served as treasurer and board member of the Stanford Black Law Students Association. In the legacy of Cain’s advocacy, The Leon Cain…
Stanford alum Lyric McHenry found dead on NYC sidewalk, man wanted for questioning
New York City Police are now on the search for a man wanted for questioning after Lyric McHenry ’14 was found dead on a Bronx sidewalk around 5:00 a.m. on Aug. 14.
TPUSA representatives talk identity politics, Trump and empirical evidence
On Tuesday, Stanford College Republicans (SCR) hosted Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and director of urban engagement Candace Owens for its final event of the year, titled “Make Stanford Great Again.” The lecture and question-and-answer session revolved largely around the stances listed on the event description:
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One year in, 1047 considers differences in resident Greek organizations’ visions
This article is the third and final story in a series examining how the challenges and concerns of on-campus housing affect student lifestyle and well-being at Stanford. This spring marks the close of one academic year for 1047 Campus Drive (known more colloquially as just 1047) as the first shared Greek house at Stanford,…
GSC discusses fossil fuel divestment, GUP and elects new chairs
On Wednesday evening, the Graduate Student Council (GSC) discussed a Joint Bill to Implement Student Will on Fossil Fuel Divestment and the General Use Permit (GUP). The Council also elected a new chairperson and two vice chairpeople.
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