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My first attempted Daily article was anything but a news article. It read more like a cloggy narrative with chopped up quotes and lengthy paragraphs. Definitely, not news. Battling the freshman flu, I turned in the shoddy article, excited for what was to come next. If I read that same article now, I would probably reevaluate that writer’s future at The Daily. Instead, I was met with my gracious editor Itzel, who walked me through how to news-write and overcome my sourcing difficulties.
Peter Attia M.D. ’01 provided medical advice to Epstein
Editor’s Note: The Stanford Daily’s team of reporters and editors is currently working to review Department of Justice documents released this weekend for connections between Stanford, Silicon Valley and Jeffrey Epstein. We welcome your confidential tips here or at [email protected].
First day of winter quarter sees steady, moderate rains
On Monday, moderate to heavy rains stormed campus as students began the first day of classes for the winter quarter. According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Palo Alto saw nearly .6 inches of rain over the course of the day. The South Bay experienced less, with San Jose seeing about .4 inches of rain. The North Bay saw heavy storms, with San Francisco recording close to an inch of rain.
Can Conditional Engagement Spur Reform in the Taliban’s Afghanistan? – South Asian Voices
Four years into the second period of rule by the Taliban regime, Afghanistan has plummeted into economic insecurity and a human rights crisis.
Graduate Student Council to fill multiple vacancies, approves funding
On Thursday, the Graduate Student Council (GSC) passed two conditional funding requests and planned a timeline to fill vacant positions on the Council. After both sixth year PhD student Leslie Luqueño and seventh year PhD student Lorena Avilés Trujillo resigned from their respective roles as social chairs and Graduate School of Education (GSE) and Humanities and Social Sciences (H&S) chairs, the GSC planned to appoint new members to fill their roles.
Soaring temperatures sear campus during first week of classes
On Tuesday, new and returning Stanford students navigated classes as temperatures rose past 97 degrees Fahrenheit. Following soaring temperatures, Residential and Dining Enterprises (R&DE) issued a campus-wide notice on the National Weather Service’s heat advisory, offering recommendations for air-conditioned spaces and avoiding heat-related illnesses. Mahi Jariwala ’28, who is from the East Bay, admitted that while the weather is drier where she is from, it was “definitely very hot” on Tuesday.
The breaking news since June
1. Trump administration demands foreign students make social media accounts public The State Department announced in a June 18 statement that it will consider online presences when evaluating visa applications for international students and visiting scholars, instructing applicants to make their social media profiles public.
Stanford graduate worker strike averted, union reaches tentative agreement with University
On Tuesday, the Stanford Graduate Workers Union (SGWU) called off a strike scheduled for Wednesday morning after reaching a tentative contract agreement with the University. SGWU will release the University’s full offer on Wednesday, which members will be able to vote on. “We were able to get sufficient movement from Stanford to reach a tentative agreement this evening on a complete contract that we can recommend.“ SGWU wrote to its members Tuesday evening.
Stanford graduate workers postpone strike after bargaining ‘progress’
The Stanford Graduate Workers Union’s (SGWU) postponed the planned Tuesday strike after concluding contract negotiations with the University Monday evening, the union announced. The union plans to resume bargaining on Tuesday morning. The strike is now scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. “After 14 hours of bargaining today, we have made progress on getting towards a resolution,” the bargaining committee wrote in an email to union members.
Stanford graduate workers union votes to authorize strike
Members of the Stanford Graduate Workers Union (SGWU) overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike. SGWU’s Strike Authorization Vote passed on Wednesday, with 89.3% in favor out of 2,317 total votes. This outcome grants the union’s bargaining committee the authority to call a strike at their discretion. Ninety-four percent of union members also voted to reject Stanford’s Oct. 28 proposed contract.
Graduate workers union launches strike authorization ballot
The Stanford Graduate Workers Union (SGWU) launched a two-item ballot on Wednesday for members to vote on Stanford’s proposed contract and strike authorization. The ballot will be open through next Wednesday. The union will begin a strike on Nov. 12 if the strike authorization vote passes and the University does not “adequately improve their offer,” according to a SGWU press release.
Speakers highlight overlooked Sudan conflict
Laetitia Bader, the director of Human Rights Watch Horn of Africa, and Christopher Tounsel, the University of Washington African Studies program director and history professor, called for increased awareness and media coverage on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan following the country’s 2019 revolution at a panel event on Monday.
UGS passes joint resolution in support of previously arrested Daily reporter
The Undergraduate Senate (UGS) unanimously passed a joint resolution calling on the University to support the decline of charges against Daily reporter Dilan Gohill ’27, who was arrested in June while reporting on a pro-Palestine occupation at the president’s office.
Hundreds of graduate workers rally, pledge to strike
Hundreds gathered in support of the Stanford Graduate Workers Union’s (SGWU) demands for better working conditions and pay at a strike pledge rally held on Wednesday, following nearly a year of contract negotiations with the University. Over 1000 SGWU members have signed the strike pledge form since it first opened, affirming that they will cease working for the University in the event of a strike.
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Law school reading group reflects on legacies of War on Terror
In the wake of student protests surrounding the Israel-Gaza war, students and faculty at Stanford Law School (SLS) have launched a series of initiatives regarding the War on Terror and its connections to present-day Gaza. On April 27, SLS held its annual Shaking the Foundations conference, which included a panel on the War on Terror’s harms, as well as a keynote address by a former prisoner at Guantanamo Bay Prison Camp.
Former Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad commends campus activism
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Former Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad commends campus activism
Former Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority Salam Fayyad expressed support for student activists, in conversation with Larry Diamond ’75 M.A. ’78 Ph.D. ’80. Fayyad shared his views on the future of the Israel-Gaza War at the Monday event at Encina Hall, hosted by the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies.
Graduate Student Council clarifies Honor Code
The Graduate Student Council (GSC) passed clarifying changes to the Honor Code and received updates from Residential and Housing Enterprises (R&DE) on the graduate housing lottery, housing amenities and space utilization during its meeting last week. There was some debate on adjustments to the Honor Code, specifically setting the level for reviews to clarify the guidelines and ensure they are appropriate for student needs.
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder and former CEO of failed cryptocurrency exchange Futures Exchange Trading (FTX), was sentenced to 25 years in prison and a forfeiture of $11 billion on Thursday. The sentence follows a five-week trial in November that found Bankman-Fried guilty on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy, which carried a maximum penalty of 110 years. Federal prosecutors sought to sentence Bankman-Fried for 40 to 50 years, while defense lawyers aimed for just six and a half years.
Maryland, New Hampshire governors urge bipartisanship and empathy Original
Maryland governor Wes Moore and New Hampshire governor Christopher Sununu spoke with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on garnering public trust in American institutions, at a Thursday event hosted by the Hoover Institution. The governors were introduced by Brandice Canes-Wrone, the director of the newly-established Center for Revitalizing American Institutions at Hoover.
SGWU initiates bargaining process with University
Stanford Graduate Workers Union (SGWU) rallied in White Plaza on Nov. 2 to celebrate the beginning of its bargaining process with the University — and to call for the inclusion of fellows into the union. A counter-protest occurred to condemn the SGWU’s recent ratification of a “Palestine Trade Union Solidarity Statement.” SGWU is the formal platform from which graduate workers can engage in collective bargaining with Stanford.
Stanford Graduate Workers Union introduces controversial statement on Israel-Gaza conflict at first meeting
Stanford Graduate Workers Union (SGWU) held their first meeting Wednesday, presenting their bargaining platform to members ahead of their presentation to the University next Friday. Members expressed disagreement over a statement that expressed solidarity with Palestinian Trade Unions and called for University divestment from Israel. “This is not something that’s just happening here at Stanford.
Housing affordability issues persist for postdocs
Joy McKenna would not be a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford if she could not rely on a partner for financial help. McKenna, a third-year postdoctoral scholar in the microbiology and immunology department, told The Daily housing affordability issues are not unique among Stanford postdocs. With the combined effects of high inflation, the and notoriously high Bay Area rents, McKenna and many of her peers said they struggle to find housing and afford rent near Stanford’s campus.
Boba tea concept opening at Forbes Cafe
Forbes Cafe will feature a new boba tea concept later this month, Residential and Dining Enterprises announced at the Graduate Student Council (GSC) meeting Tuesday. The GSC also approved funding requests, heard updates from Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU) and Faculty Senate and discussed a possible amendment to fill seat vacancies on the council.
Rahul Gandhi emphasizes role of technology, imagining in India’s future
“I didn’t think when I joined politics in 2004 I [could have] ever imagined what I see going on in our country.” Speaking to a full auditorium of close to 600 people, former politician and member of the Indian National Congress Rahul Gandhi visited Stanford on Wednesday and touched on India’s relations with other states and his vision for India’s road to further development. As the member of an Indian political dynasty, Gandhi carries significant influence among the Indian diaspora.
Police Blotter: bike theft, damage to property, burglary
This report covers a selection of incidents from Apr. 11 to Apr. 18 as recorded in the Stanford University Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) bulletin. Learn more about the Clery Act and how The Daily approaches reporting on crime and safety here. • Between 6 p.m. on Apr. 7 and 12 p.m. on Apr. 11, a bike was stolen from 450 Jane Stanford Way. • At 8:22 p.m., damage to property that violated civil rights was reported at 450 Jane Stanford Way. • Between 5:30 p.m. on Apr. 11 and 10:20 a.m. on Apr.
Police Blotter: Rape, vandalism, burglary
This report covers a selection of incidents from Feb. 20 to Feb. 27 as recorded in the Stanford University Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) bulletin. Learn more about the Clery Act and how The Daily approaches reporting on crime and safety here. This story contains references to rape. • Grand theft of a scooter at 5 PM on Feb. 19 was reported at EVGR Duan Family Hall. • At 10 p.m., a rape was reported at 450 Jane Stanford Way. • Between 1 p.m. on Feb.
Q&A: Robert Jackler, M.D. on JUUL‘s 5000 Lawsuits and Settlements
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Nigerian students describe stress due to flooding in home country
Students from Nigeria said it was difficult to concentrate on academics due to worry and heightened stress as record-breaking floods in their home country led to at least 600 deaths and 1.3 million displaced people. The floods, which began in late September, have impacted the majority of the country. Fuel and food shortages are plaguing millions, while displaced people live in poor conditions with little governmental support.
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