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Stanford University

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2013

    Manti Te'o Girlfriend Hoax: How Did Nobody At Stanford Catch On?

    There are two basic questions about The Manti Te'o Dead Girlfriend Hoax that we all want to know: 1. Was he, for real, completely fooled all the way up until December 6, as he says? With time, and enough pre-draft NFL investigations, that'll all probably come out. More interesting, though: 2. H ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2012

    Forget What You Heard, Organic Food is Still Better

    The food world is aflutter. Stanford just released a study detailing how organic food is no more nutritious than non-organic food. Everyone is talking about it. I never realized how many people have truly bitter feelings toward the organic movement. What's that about? If you don't want to pay extra ... More >>

  • News

    August 15, 2012

    Sudden Death: Boys Fell to Their Doom in S.F.'s Forgotten Disaster

    The food world is aflutter. Stanford just released a study detailing how organic food is no more nutritious than non-organic food. Everyone is talking about it. I never realized how many people have truly bitter feelings toward the organic movement. What's that about? If you don't want to pay extra ... More >>

  • Culture

    February 1, 2012

    "Monstress": Lysley Tenorio Reads From His California Stories

    The food world is aflutter. Stanford just released a study detailing how organic food is no more nutritious than non-organic food. Everyone is talking about it. I never realized how many people have truly bitter feelings toward the organic movement. What's that about? If you don't want to pay extra ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 11, 2012

    Past and Future, Set in Stone

    The food world is aflutter. Stanford just released a study detailing how organic food is no more nutritious than non-organic food. Everyone is talking about it. I never realized how many people have truly bitter feelings toward the organic movement. What's that about? If you don't want to pay extra ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2011

    Idiot Fan Throws Hot Dog at Tiger Woods

    ​An overly excited fan made headlines over the weekend when he tossed his hot dog wrapped in a crusty bun at Tiger Woods as the pro golfer putted his final round at the Frys.com Open at CordeValle in San Martin, just down the street from Stanford. "When I looked up, the hot dog was already in the ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 14, 2011

    Dream On

    ​An overly excited fan made headlines over the weekend when he tossed his hot dog wrapped in a crusty bun at Tiger Woods as the pro golfer putted his final round at the Frys.com Open at CordeValle in San Martin, just down the street from Stanford. "When I looked up, the hot dog was already in the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2011

    College Guys Are Hotter Than College Girls, Newsweek says

    Smart girls ​More women than men are getting their college degrees, but all that time they spend studying means less time for primping.At least, that's what Newsweek and The Daily Beast would have us think after releasing their "Most Beautiful" list.This fear of being surrounded by unsightly coeds ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2011

    The Bad Plus Melt Faces at Stanford's Dinkelspiel Auditorium

    Dean SchafferDavid King (right) blows everyone's mind at Dinkelspiel.​The Bad Plus August 2, 2011 @Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University Better than: Throwing a piano, bass, and drum set into the eye of a musically inclined tornado. The Bad Plus is a band that likes to challenge its au ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2011

    Stanford Solar Car Project to Race Across the Australian Outback

    susolarcar /flickr​Barely 3-feet tall and plastered with shiny panels, Xenith looks more like a spaceship for miniature aliens than a car. But the tiny vehicle is the pride and joy of the Stanford Solar Car Project, and will carry the group 2,000 miles across the Australian outback from Darwin to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2011

    Sunday: Bill Frisell's Musical Spaceship Lands at Dinkelspiel Auditorium

    Dean SchafferBill Frisell brings his extraterrestrial sound to Stanford.​Bill Frisell July 31, 2011 @Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University Better than:Picnicking in a lush meadow on Mars. Bill Frisell stood timidly in front of the microphone, telling the crowd how his band tonight, the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2011

    Stanford Wants to Install an Earthquake Sensor on Your Computer

    My sensor saw it coming. ​The bad news: The Big One is coming. The good news: At least you can measure it.  Geophysicists are looking for "citizen seismologists" in the Bay Area to install a tiny earthquake sensor in their home, classroom, or office this weekend as part of building the denses ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2011

    Naked Stanford Trumpeter's Solo Leads to Lawsuit

    Is there room for a brass section?​Here is a story involving a naked man and his trumpet -- and it didn't happen at band camp. Two marching band members got Stanford University into a legal battle after a half-naked trumpeter got hurt when the band manager tackled him during his pantless performan ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 24, 2010

    Are You Textually Challenged?

    ​I have this friend who is a terrible texter/emailer/chatter. He uses sarcasm without winky faces, is terse on chat, etc. etc. I always find myself frustrated/offended/taking things the wrong way whenever I communicate with him electronically. What can I do to tell him that his e-talking sucks? E ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2010

    Turns Out Songbirds Can't Fly: Joan Baez Falls Out of A Treehouse

    Sleeping in trees is nice (yes, we've tried it!); falling out of them is not. Joan Baez discovered that songbirds can't fly earlier this week, when she fell 20 feet out of a treehouse at her Woodside (Peninsula) home, according to the San Jose Mercury News.

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2010

    Jesus, Receiving Oral Sex, Mauled With Crowbar (PICS, VIDEO)

    Oh my God...​A Stanford professor's artistic depiction of the King of Kings receiving oral gratification was yesterday battered by a crowbar-wielding woman. Enrique Chagoya, a member of Stanford's art department, certainly raised some eyebrows with "The Misadventures of Romantic Cannibals," a comi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2010

    Stanford's Trent Edwards Stays in the Picture

    Never understimate the value of a Stanford degree​In the treacherous fields of high finance, politics, or international business, it's not unusual for a Stanford grad to be pushed out by a Harvard man. But in the NFL? Really? And yet, on Monday, that's just what transpired. Onetime Buffalo Bills s ... More >>

  • Culture

    September 1, 2010

    Fall Arts: A few books of local interest

    Never understimate the value of a Stanford degree​In the treacherous fields of high finance, politics, or international business, it's not unusual for a Stanford grad to be pushed out by a Harvard man. But in the NFL? Really? And yet, on Monday, that's just what transpired. Onetime Buffalo Bills s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2010

    Baylinks: Oakland Transit, Dolores Park Crackdown, Whales

    treehugger.com​San Clemente towing company unloads decaying body [SF Gate]Oakland considers implementing a streetcar system designed by a Stanford junior [Bay Citizen]Police confiscating alcohol in Dolores Park -- keep your beer down! [Mission Local]

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2010

    Guy Gives Fiancee a New Engagement Ring Every Day. Aww.

    See, my problem with diamonds is that they aren't FUZZY...​ So this nice guy I met once at a Stanford frat who wanted to propose to his girlfriend. But he had a problem: His fiance didn't like diamonds. Maybe not such a problem, you say, especially in these times, but still, he faced a certain cri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2010

    Cheerleader Caught Looking

    Jim HerdI spy with my little eye...​On Saturday at Kezar Stadium, Stanford played its annual Cardinal and White preseason scrimmage. While it was, by all accounts, a fine afternoon, most San Franciscans found other ways to pass the time. It seems this Stanford cheerleader did, too. To be fair, it' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2010

    It's Your Friday Morning News Quiz!

    Yeah, we want to fly through that airport! ​It's easy, friends! Just answer the five questions correctly, send us an e-mail and you win a damn prize. What could be better? 1. Which of the following isn't featured in San Francisco International Airport's wicked new ad? A. The Brown twins! B. A flig ... More >>

  • Culture

    March 3, 2010

    The Possessed: Academia hasn't killed Elif Batuman's sense of humor

    Yeah, we want to fly through that airport! ​It's easy, friends! Just answer the five questions correctly, send us an e-mail and you win a damn prize. What could be better? 1. Which of the following isn't featured in San Francisco International Airport's wicked new ad? A. The Brown twins! B. A flig ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2010

    Stanford Intersquad Football Game Comes to S.F.; Cal Fans Grind Teeth

    You could call it a win-win: The football squad of Leland Stanford Junior University will be playing a game here in San Francisco -- and they'll be spending tons of money in our broke, broke city. Stanford has announced it will be playing its annual "Cardinal and White" intersquad spring game at S ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 8, 2009

    Event Horizon

    You could call it a win-win: The football squad of Leland Stanford Junior University will be playing a game here in San Francisco -- and they'll be spending tons of money in our broke, broke city. Stanford has announced it will be playing its annual "Cardinal and White" intersquad spring game at S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2009

    Road Trip Pit Stop: Beltramo's

    ... has one of the broadest selections of liqueurs anywhere.

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2009

    Hammer Speaks at Stanford Business School

    Still Can't Touch Dis: Hammer Nothing like celebrating St. Patrick's Day by learning how to make green, eh laddie? If you'd rather own a bar than hit the bars, spend tomorrow night at Stanford Business School soaking up game from none other than Hammer. The occasion is a panel discussion, sponsored ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2009

    San Francisco State Ranked WAY Better Than Stanford (in National Recycling Contest)

    A novel manner of demonstrating one's school spirit...Finally -- a competition that rewards college students for amassing empty beer bottles.Midway through the "RecycleMania" competition, our plucky hometown schools are among the nation's leaders. San Francisco State ranks 12th, one spot ahead of Ci ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2009

    Money, Money, Money: S.F.'s Big Charitable Spenders

    In these dire financial times, fewer of us have the opportunity to donate to charity (at least, that's what we keep telling ourselves). But some really, really rich people are more than capable of forking over large quantities of the stuff, as evidenced by Slate's list of the largest charitable dona ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2008

    Snacktion: Banana Mango OMG! Bar

    In these dire financial times, fewer of us have the opportunity to donate to charity (at least, that's what we keep telling ourselves). But some really, really rich people are more than capable of forking over large quantities of the stuff, as evidenced by Slate's list of the largest charitable dona ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2008

    Dinner and a Movie in Palo Alto

    In these dire financial times, fewer of us have the opportunity to donate to charity (at least, that's what we keep telling ourselves). But some really, really rich people are more than capable of forking over large quantities of the stuff, as evidenced by Slate's list of the largest charitable dona ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 14, 2008

    Hip-Hop Blows Up All Over GGP on August 31

    In these dire financial times, fewer of us have the opportunity to donate to charity (at least, that's what we keep telling ourselves). But some really, really rich people are more than capable of forking over large quantities of the stuff, as evidenced by Slate's list of the largest charitable dona ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 14, 2008

    Dar Ling

    In these dire financial times, fewer of us have the opportunity to donate to charity (at least, that's what we keep telling ourselves). But some really, really rich people are more than capable of forking over large quantities of the stuff, as evidenced by Slate's list of the largest charitable dona ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2008

    FCC Holding Public Hearing at Stanford this Week

    In these dire financial times, fewer of us have the opportunity to donate to charity (at least, that's what we keep telling ourselves). But some really, really rich people are more than capable of forking over large quantities of the stuff, as evidenced by Slate's list of the largest charitable dona ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2008

    WiiSex: 'Finally, You Can Have Sex With Your Wii'

    In these dire financial times, fewer of us have the opportunity to donate to charity (at least, that's what we keep telling ourselves). But some really, really rich people are more than capable of forking over large quantities of the stuff, as evidenced by Slate's list of the largest charitable dona ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2008

    Fake News Article Inspires Panic, Tears at Stanford

    In these dire financial times, fewer of us have the opportunity to donate to charity (at least, that's what we keep telling ourselves). But some really, really rich people are more than capable of forking over large quantities of the stuff, as evidenced by Slate's list of the largest charitable dona ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2008

    Hot, Hot, Hot: Agriculture in a Warmer World

    In these dire financial times, fewer of us have the opportunity to donate to charity (at least, that's what we keep telling ourselves). But some really, really rich people are more than capable of forking over large quantities of the stuff, as evidenced by Slate's list of the largest charitable dona ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 26, 2008

    Werner Herzog Stanford Talk: I'm a Soldier

    In these dire financial times, fewer of us have the opportunity to donate to charity (at least, that's what we keep telling ourselves). But some really, really rich people are more than capable of forking over large quantities of the stuff, as evidenced by Slate's list of the largest charitable dona ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2008

    Leeches, Live Snakes Play Role in Choosing Stanford Mascot

    In these dire financial times, fewer of us have the opportunity to donate to charity (at least, that's what we keep telling ourselves). But some really, really rich people are more than capable of forking over large quantities of the stuff, as evidenced by Slate's list of the largest charitable dona ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2008

    Hell, No! Stanford Won't Low-Flow

    In these dire financial times, fewer of us have the opportunity to donate to charity (at least, that's what we keep telling ourselves). But some really, really rich people are more than capable of forking over large quantities of the stuff, as evidenced by Slate's list of the largest charitable dona ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2008

    Boys Like Video Games, Girls Like Color Pink

    In these dire financial times, fewer of us have the opportunity to donate to charity (at least, that's what we keep telling ourselves). But some really, really rich people are more than capable of forking over large quantities of the stuff, as evidenced by Slate's list of the largest charitable dona ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2008

    Stanford has "Beatles on the Brain" Despite Lack of Hallucinogens

    In these dire financial times, fewer of us have the opportunity to donate to charity (at least, that's what we keep telling ourselves). But some really, really rich people are more than capable of forking over large quantities of the stuff, as evidenced by Slate's list of the largest charitable dona ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 7, 2007

    On Your Mother's Grave

    In these dire financial times, fewer of us have the opportunity to donate to charity (at least, that's what we keep telling ourselves). But some really, really rich people are more than capable of forking over large quantities of the stuff, as evidenced by Slate's list of the largest charitable dona ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2007

    Welcome Back to School, Now Stop the Downloading

    In these dire financial times, fewer of us have the opportunity to donate to charity (at least, that's what we keep telling ourselves). But some really, really rich people are more than capable of forking over large quantities of the stuff, as evidenced by Slate's list of the largest charitable dona ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2007

    The Ettes and I Love Men

    In these dire financial times, fewer of us have the opportunity to donate to charity (at least, that's what we keep telling ourselves). But some really, really rich people are more than capable of forking over large quantities of the stuff, as evidenced by Slate's list of the largest charitable dona ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 21, 2004

    Dance Dance Revolution

    Whole lotta shakin' goin' on

  • Calendar

    June 25, 2003

    All That Jazz

    All-ages concerts at the Stanford Jazz Festival

  • Film

    May 28, 2003

    Reps Etc.

    All-ages concerts at the Stanford Jazz Festival

  • News

    May 16, 2001

    Saving Togo

    One man's hope for Nigeria's tiny neighbor

  • News

    September 10, 1997

    The Merger's Tangled Web

    One man's hope for Nigeria's tiny neighbor

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