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The Contender
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The Contender

In 1970, a young Peruvian with no money and few prospects visited a Stanford economics professor, hoping to advance an audacious plan. Now, Alejanro Toledo may be only a few weeks away from realizing the dream he secretly harbored at the Farm--to be president of his country.

by Tyler Bridges

Father Figure
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Father Figure

The patriarch of Silicon Valley was also a good provider for Stanford. But William Hewlett's contributions to his alma mater went deeper than his pockets. He was there at the beginning of the University's rise to prominence, and he quietly helped sustain it all along the way.

by Larry Gordon

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Why I'll Keep Nagging
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Why I'll Keep Nagging

Why I keep nagging my kids

by Theresa Donovan Brown

It's Not Easy Being SLE
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It's Not Easy Being SLE

What it means to be SLE

by David Garfield

Strength in Numbers
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Strength in Numbers

The power of many over the power of one

by Deborah Claymon