Pipe Dreams

Does anyone even still call Cal that? A STANFORD investigation.

by Summer Moore Batte

A psychology professor’s quest to explain—and demonstrate—the power of the mind over our health.

by Sam Scott

The seven students we’ve been following—now juniors—settle in for their most normal year yet.

by Christine Foster

How Safiya Nygaard and Tyler Williams capture your imagination on YouTube.

by Evan Peng

How a 1950s typewritten memo about Jewish admissions launched an investigation into the past and recommendations for the future.

by Kathy Zonana

Becki Goodloe couldn’t find stores that sold Black Christmas decorations. So she started her own.

by Jacqueline Munis

A chef? A first lady? An axe murderer? You decide.

by George Spencer

Millions of kids today make and play games on Roblox. They’re also helping build the virtual worlds of tomorrow.

by Louise Matsakis

Breyer’s farewell is the finale to 50 years of Cardinal on the Court.

Pull up a chair, sports fans. The past century’s paradigm—in which student-athletes compete in exchange for an education—is being upended. And where the ball will land is anyone’s guess.

by Ivan Maisel