When your roommate moves out, maybe you mourn a little at the silent ache that remains in the vacant space; perhaps you rejoice at the fact that you now have a single. Yonatan Laderman ’23 creates sculpture installations. The sculpture in question, titled “2: a monument,” opened for public viewing last Thursday. It is located … [Read more…]
“Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812,” written by Dave Malloy, has always been one of my favorite musical theater shows. The piece takes a 70-page sliver of “War and Peace” by Leo Tolstoy and twists it into a two-hour tale of Russian aristocracy and marriage, joy and chaos. It delivers it all with … [Read more…]
As the sun set on Wilbur Field on Thursday, Neighborhood S held its first-ever SunSet Fest — a jam-packed outdoor event with a variety of attractions including food trucks, live performances and wellness groups. The evening also featured booths for student artists, organizations and small businesses. On the west side of the field, crowds of … [Read more…]
The passion inherent in those dedicated to the performing arts was clear on Sunday as Ram’s Head put on its final performance of “A Chorus Line” in Roble Gym. The 1975 musical centers around a group of Broadway dancers auditioning to be in the chorus line for a new musical. The characters in the show … [Read more…]
Back with a “BONK!” and a “POW!,” cast and crew of “Gaieties: The Adventures of Fresh Man and Super Senior” delivered a rousing opening performance on Wednesday. In true Stanford spirit, the company outdid itself with niche Stanford jokes, over-the-top physical comedy and just the right amount of theatrical flair. A Stanford tradition from as … [Read more…]
Many students across campus demonstrated their Stanford pride by participating in Big Game traditions. Over the years, Stanford has continued its many traditions leading up to the Big Game, and the 126th Big Game is no different. Hoover Tower is lit up red at night, and the fountains course with red water. This week, students … [Read more…]
Susie Brubaker-Cole announced that she will resign as vice provost for student affairs (VPSA) at the end of the fall quarter in a Wednesday email to students. A statement from the University confirmed the news, bringing Brubaker-Cole’s six-year tenure as vice provost to a close in the coming weeks. Her resignation is the fourth high … [Read more…]
A hit-and-run traffic incident targeting an Arab Muslim student was reported on campus Friday afternoon, according to an AlertSU from the Stanford University Department of Public Safety (SUDPS). The incident occurred around 2 p.m. at Campus Drive and Ayrshire Farm Lane, near Bowdoin Lane. The victim, who was a pedestrian, is now receiving care for … [Read more…]
The Graduate Student Council (GSC) raised concerns about exclusivity in Stanford student organizations and the rise of competition in undergraduate clubs at Tuesday’s meeting. The Undergraduate Senate (UGS) also brought forth two bills that they hope to develop and implement with the GSC — one on the topic of student free speech and one on … [Read more…]
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…]