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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. This … [Read more…]

Stanford public safety department hacked, networks temporarily down

Hackers breached the Stanford University Department of Public Safety’s (SUDPS) firewall, potentially compromising their network and data earlier this year. Although the extent of the breach is unclear, University spokesperson Dee Mostofi wrote in a statement to The Daily that based on the University’s investigation, “to date, there is no indication that the incident affected … [Read more…]

Students walk out for Palestine as sit in reaches sixth night

Holding signs that read, “Free Palestine,” “Stop Genocide” and “To stand with Palestine is to stand with humanity,” students walked out of class Wednesday afternoon as part of a national walkout “against genocide, settler colonialism and the siege on Gaza.”  Over 300 participants gathered near Memorial Church at 1:45 p.m., then walked to the Oval, … [Read more…]

SLAC’s newest X-ray laser fires up with world-class performance

Aside from shining a billion times brighter than prior technology, SLAC National Laboratory’s newly upgraded Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS-II) heralds trailblazing research capabilities that could unlock the insights needed to create carbon-neutral steel, more sustainable fertilizer, more efficient hydrogen-powered cars or the next generation of pharmaceuticals, to name a few possibilities. Late August, when … [Read more…]

“Alter the DNA”: Progressive district attorneys explore possibilities for criminal justice reform

A panel of elected district attorneys, including Chicago’s Kimberly Foxx, Los Angeles’ George Gascón, and Philadelphia’s Larry Krasner J.D. ’87, spoke at Stanford Law School (SLS) on Tuesday about their respective career paths in the legal system, common challenges faced as a prosecutor and what motivates them to reform the criminal justice system. Moderated by … [Read more…]

Stanford party apps hit the scene

A year after “Stanford Hates Fun” swept campus, bringing the suspension of the Tree and the election of the current ASSU executives on a fun oriented platform in its wake, the movement to foster a freer and more lively campus culture has inspired Stanford’s latest round of startups: party apps.  Two apps — Wristband and … [Read more…]

Police Blotter: Attempted murder and Clery hate crime

This report covers a selection of incidents from Oct. 17 to Oct. 23, 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. Tuesday, Oct. 17 An agency assist for an attempted murder at 12:45 a.m. … [Read more…]

Assault reported by Palestinian student after taking down posters of kidnapped Israelis

On the night of Oct. 15, a student yelled “Shut the fuck up” to three students removing posters depicting Israeli civilians kidnapped by Hamas, according to a video provided to The Daily. What happened next is contested: Two of the people who were yelled at — a Palestinian student and another student who described herself … [Read more…]

Delta Sigma Theta celebrates 40 years on campus

Over 140 past and present members of Stanford Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. celebrated the 40th anniversary of the sorority Sunday morning at Encina Hall over a brunch for Black women.  The event — which drew nearly 100 Black undergraduate women, including those unaffiliated with the sorority — featured speeches from prominent alumni, reminiscing about … [Read more…]

A Lover Girl’s Guide: A Lonely but great romance

The genre of Korean drama (K-drama) is garnering ever-greater global attention. Typically shorter than American soap operas like “Friends,” k-dramas are especially appealing for their ability to cater to the female gaze, utilize universal messages within powerful storytelling and market themselves uniquely on streaming platforms. “A Lover Girl’s Guide” focuses on romance in this growing … [Read more…]