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Put It in Writing
Cultural critic Rachel Syme wants us to embrace the outdated extravagance of the letter.
by Jennifer Reese
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Chips off the Old Block
New buildings, new ideas—but the grandparents still have their say.
by Kali Shiloh
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Staying the Course
Rose Zhang is too good for college golf—but not for college itself.
by Kali Shiloh
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Fool’s Paradise
Since 1899, the Chaparral has been a haven for humor—from the sublime to the sophomoric.
by Sam Scott
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Inside Out
Sergiu Pașca has figured out how to watch the human brain develop in real time. Next up: revolutionizing psychiatry.
by Tracie White
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Full Circle
A century ago, in Paris, Stanford made its mark at the Summer Games—with moxie, medals, and a little bit of mayhem.
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The Legend
Career Wins: 1,216. National Championships: 3. Final Fours: 14. Tara VanDerveer?: Priceless.
by Sam Scott
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The COVID Class Chronicles
How it started/how it’s going, in the words of seven seniors.
by Christine Foster
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Up Toward Mountains Higher
From the Foothills to the Bay, Jonathan Levin sees a range of opportunity.
by Kathy Zonana
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The President and the Communist
From the time he took the helm at Stanford, J.E. Wallace Sterling fielded hypothetical questions about whether a member of the Communist Party could serve on the faculty. Then came the real test.
