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Who am I? No one special. Except I died nearly 40 years ago.
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Who am I? No one special. Except I died nearly 40 years ago.

Struck down with a cerebral hemorrhage and all but declared dead, Richard Burns, '52, regained consciousness, and a life. This is the story of his resurrection, in his own words.

by Richard Burns

Up Toward Mountains Higher
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Up Toward Mountains Higher

A group of climbers set out to conquer the Sierra's shyest peak, Mount Stanford, but then things took an unusual turn especially for the 70-year-old.

by Scot Hillman

A Life More Ordinary
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A Life More Ordinary

When great expectations are overthrown, it's the simple tasks that save us.

by Martha Brockenbrough

At Stanford, Speak Freely
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At Stanford, Speak Freely

by John Hennessy

Looking for Answers
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Looking for Answers

Our survey results are in, and here’s what readers say they want.

by Kevin Cool