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UGS responds to free speech concerns on campus

The Undergraduate Senate (UGS) responded to student concerns over a lack of clarity in the University’s free speech policies during its meeting Wednesday. Residential and Dining Enterprises leadership shared with the Senate that 9-inch plates would return following student criticism. The Stanford American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) advocated for expansions to free speech on campus during … [Read more…]

Provost condemns hate speech in remarks to GSC

Provost Jenny Martinez condemned hate speech and said that Stanford is “investigating threats connected to international events” at the Graduate Student Council’s (GSC) Tuesday meeting.  Martinez highlighted several campus support resources, including mental health counseling, for Jewish and Muslim communities amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. She said the University “is also spending money for additional … [Read more…]