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When Stanford Got Its Groove
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When Stanford Got Its Groove

A group of passionate students pulled off one of the most remarkable musical events in Bay Area history 50 years ago, bringing the giants of jazz to campus, one after another.

by Rick Bale

Why We Cheat
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Why We Cheat

Breaking the rules to gain an advantage or cut a corner is an ancient practice, and as commonplace as ever. In higher education and throughout society, understanding the motivation for cheating may help deter it.

by Joan O’C. Hamilton

The Mad Hatters of Stanford
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The Mad Hatters of Stanford

When good clean fun turned ugly, one of Stanford’s earliest and most popular traditions was doomed.

by Sam Scott

A Hard Look at How We See Race
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A Hard Look at How We See Race

Social psychologist Jennifer Eberhardt’s research reveals pervasive and persistent unconscious racial bias. Now law enforcement officials are working with Eberhardt to institute training that takes it into account.

by Sam Scott

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Within two years of its founding, Stanford Space Initiative became the largest project-based student group on campus. Now its members are trying to put a rocket into space.

by Mike Vangel