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All the Prison's a Stage
Planet Cardinal

All the Prison's a Stage

Hamlet, on the Rock

by Sheila Himmel

A Streetcar Named Renewal
News

A Streetcar Named Renewal

by Alex Gronke

Long Live Lasers!
Features

Long Live Lasers!

When a Stanford grad first produced a beam of amplified light 50 years ago, it spawned a technological frenzy that revolutionized everything from precision surgery to Pink Floyd concerts. Here are the highlights.

by Greta Lorge

Showcase

Shelf Life

by Anne Stephenson

How the Heisman Happened
Features

How the Heisman Happened

by Mike Antonucci

Heart of a Legend
Features

Heart of a Legend

Jim Plunkett has taken a lot of hits over the years. Thanks to family and a group of teammates who remain best friends, Stanford’s only Heisman Trophy winner still stands tall.

by Mike Antonucci