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How documentarian Jeff Orlowski-Yang connects us with the world around us.
Rose Zhang is too good for college golf—but not for college itself.
by Kali Shiloh
Since 1899, the Chaparral has been a haven for humor—from the sublime to the sophomoric.
by Sam Scott
Sergiu Pașca has figured out how to watch the human brain develop in real time. Next up: revolutionizing psychiatry.
by Tracie White
A century ago, in Paris, Stanford made its mark at the Summer Games—with moxie, medals, and a little bit of mayhem.
Career Wins: 1,216. National Championships: 3. Final Fours: 14. Tara VanDerveer?: Priceless.
by Sam Scott
How it started/how it’s going, in the words of seven seniors.
by Christine Foster
From the Foothills to the Bay, Jonathan Levin sees a range of opportunity.
by Kathy Zonana
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.
What international students navigate in pursuit of a Stanford degree.
by Tracie White
When it comes to your first novel, sometimes the 30th time is the charm.
by Sam Scott