Essays

No Place Like Home
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No Place Like Home

Through my daughter, my own roots are growing.

by Jill Patton

Home Truths
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Home Truths

The landlord was delighted to hear from us—until we met her in person.

by John Howard

Back in the Books
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Back in the Books

I’ve found a little Stanford in Big Sky Country.

by Emma Trotter

Solar Opposites
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Solar Opposites

A scientist and a cosmic cabbie land on common ground.

by Sarah Gibson

My Brother’s Keeper
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My Brother’s Keeper

Mark no longer recognizes me, but the bond between us is unbreakable.

by Stan Wilson

Memory Lane
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Memory Lane

When I was a senior, I took Sand Hill Road all the way home to Missouri.

by Anne Sutton Canfield

As Duck Would Have It
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As Duck Would Have It

How I learned to swim in the Stanford pond.

by Lisa Ing

Words to the Wise
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Words to the Wise

The best advice came not from me but from my frosh-to-be.

by Tony Tong

Why I Care
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Why I Care

It was never about science or physiology, says this recent graduate of the School of Medicine.

by Nadine Jawad

Seeking Summer Work
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Seeking Summer Work

I took a leap. My community was there to catch me.

by Michael Copperman