Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The importance of youth activism and art depicted in ‘GROWTHesque’
Last Saturday, the Nitery Theatre hosted the one-person theater performance “GROWTHesque,” where Leeth Singhage ’26 portrayed SarongHoodie (nicknamed Shroodie), a teenager in Sri Lanka growing up amidst failing government, hyperinflation and public protests. The audience followed Shroodie as he finds courage in performance arts during the coronavirus lockdown in 2022 and reckons with the anxieties…
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H&M x Mugler: Mix x Match
One thing I love about New Yorkers is their sense of style. Every day, I find myself with new items to add to my wishlist. In fact, I love mixing and matching items. But I never expected Mugler and H&M to mix and match. On my way out of class, I saw a girl carrying…
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Senior Spotlight: Charlie Ekstrom
After five seasons on the Farm, Charlie Ekstrom has proven to be a stand-out player and has helped elevate the beach volleyball program to new heights. She was a main contributor as the team scored its first-ever win in the NCAA tournament this year. She started her collegiate career strong and was named to the…
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Baseball kicks off regional with commanding win
No. 8 Stanford baseball (38-16, 23-7 Pac-12) defeated San Jose State (31-25, 18-11 MAC) 13-2 in the first game of the Stanford regional on Friday afternoon. This is the sixth straight year an NCAA regional has been hosted at Stanford, the only D-1 program for which that is the case. A quality start from senior…
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James Taylor brings folk to Frost — to mixed results
Tuesday night’s James Taylor concert brought together audiences from all walks of life. For some reason, I was in awe at the sheer volume of fedoras, flat caps, baseball hats and glasses retainers — fashion faux-pas for self-conscious Gen Z-ers but a welcome sight for me. Unlike last week’s Frostfest, this Frost Amphitheater concert drew…
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‘Dreams Don’t Die When It Becomes Day’: Can you see me?
This column seeks to connect the stories of my dreams/nightmares with my life experiences. NIGHT Three yawns and I’m there. I lie under a thick blanket, hiding from the morning Sun that is begging me to wake. Put on the cotton polo, the Sun whispers. And tuck it into your skirt. I do as it…
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‘Dear Boomer’: What do I even do with my education?
50 years ago, I rode my Kawasaki from Portola Valley onto campus, usually squeaking into class just on time. While much has changed since then, one thing has remained constant: our humanness. We still search for meaning and need connection. We still have dreams and we still screw up. In the last 50 years, as I’ve changed careers and…
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Jack Ryan adds individual title at US Nationals
Emerging from the 2023 USA Diving National Championships as the winner of the men’s 1-meter springboard, the Cardinal’s sophomore diver Jack Ryan added another event to his lineup for the 2023 World Aquatics Championships this summer. Having already secured his spot on Team USA’s squad with a win in the mixed synchronized 3-meter event, Ryan…
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BLACKstage adds more magic to a reimagined ‘Cinderella’
Tick-tock-tick-tock, DINNNNG! The clock strikes 12. A glass slipper tumbles down the staircase: click-clack-click. A voice from the palace calls, “Stop that woman!” Suddenly, where there was once a carriage stands a smashed pumpkin, and a woman who once wore a beautiful blue gown is now dressed in rags. Last weekend BLACKstage brought Memorial Auditorium…
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