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The Troubles that Occur
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The Troubles that Occur

Misapprehended lyrics, a disputed inheritance, a charismatic orphan, a threatened tradition vignettes about contemporary African life won this year's Stanford fiction contest.

by Jacob Doll

Still Life
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Still Life

During a career spanning three decades, Joan Myers's quiet, evocative photographs have brought new perspective to natural wonders and man-made horrors.

by Jack Fischer

The Brains Behind the Wheel
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The Brains Behind the Wheel

Engineers in Stanford's Dynamic Design Lab are working on a car that could save your life and make motoring more fun. Is it ready for a test drive?

by Greta Lorge

New Kids on the Quad
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New Kids on the Quad

Lacking the advantages of freshman bonding, transfer students cut their own path with gumption and guts, and enrich the campus with an outsider's perspective.

by Joshua Fried

My Dad, the Big Deal
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My Dad, the Big Deal

by Matthew Scelza