Nearly 20 years after philosophy professor Ken Taylor (1954-2019) and professor emeritus of philosophy John Perry co-founded the radio show and podcast “Philosophy Talk,” an international audience follows the program on over 100 stations. Through more than 550 episodes — with titles like “Why We Hate?” and “Are We Living in a Simulation?” — the … [Read more…]
Amid the sweltering fall quarter heat, we are all looking for fun, new and refreshing dessert spots to cool down at. Maybe it is a different soft serve place from your usual. Maybe you are in the mood to try something totally different. Whatever your craving is for, below is a list of the seven best … [Read more…]
From surfs to silky sands to sparkling blue waters, the Bay Area has a beach for everyone. But for those new to the area, choosing from the long list of destinations may be a daunting task. Here is a local’s selection of beaches worthy of a day trip from Stanford. The following beaches are reviewed … [Read more…]
Once a Dollie, always a Dollie — even since the 1950s. For over seven decades, the dancers have been accompanying the Stanford Band, passing down traditions and treasured bonds to each year’s new quintet. The Dollies are numbered by height, with #1 being the shortest and #5 being the tallest. Each cohort also inherits a … [Read more…]
Three times a week during the school year, desi energy overtakes campus as Stanford Bhangra practices for its upcoming competitions. In vibrant kurtas and turbans, with necklaces sparkling and phuman pom-poms waving, students perform graceful choreography to the rousing dhol drum beat and lively melodies of Punjabi music. The student dance organization has weathered the … [Read more…]
Previously the owner of three restaurants in San Jose, Ritprasert said he shifted to selling his Thai hot plates at local farmers’ markets due to unsustainable rent increases. Today, he maintains his original menu — including dishes like marinated pork over rice and roti with yellow curry — while traveling among the various markets of Santa Clara … [Read more…]
No food magazine would be complete without a few recipes. We asked The Daily staff for some of their favorites — whether they be family traditions, fun to cook or just plain tasty — and compiled them here. Lumpia (Filipino spring roll) — Alexa Gold This is my mom’s recipe for lumpia, a Filipino spring … [Read more…]
It is lunchtime during a chilly afternoon on the first day of winter quarter, 2020. Friends are reuniting after winter break and catching up, excitedly discussing classes, weekend plans and a new ‘Lamborghini yellow’ sculpture that the University president seems far too excited about. I am meeting my best friend for lunch at Olives, our … [Read more…]
The dining experience at Stanford can often feel limiting. While there are a slew of options — from Branner ramen to CoHo donuts — when you spend months straight eating a pretty constant supply of pasta noodles and red sauce, things inevitably get dull. But food is meant to be interesting and fun. A meal … [Read more…]
What could be more fun than free food with friends? For Thrisha Senthilnathan ’25, her food blog, CraftedbyThrisha, is the perfect combination of both. “It’s just been really fun, showing different people the different types of cuisine and smaller restaurants that a lot of people don’t know about,” Senthilnathan said. “It’s been a great side … [Read more…]