Raising the curtain: Unveiling the 130-year history of ‘Gaieties’
Did you know that “Gaieties” used to be completely male-run? Or that the political climate during the Vietnam War led…
Category: Art & Life
Inside the cradle of Stanford’s Documentary Film and Video MFA
Stanford’s MFA in Documentary Film and Video is a two-year program in which small cohorts of six to eight students…
Branching out but rooted in tradition: Trees through the decades
No mascot has as unique a personality as the Stanford Tree. For nearly five decades, each Tree has made their…
Richard Powers’ 31-year waltz on the Farm
Decades have come and gone, but Stanford’s Social Dance classes are as popular as ever. The classes frequently see a…
From Biiig band to open mics: The unsung heroes of Stanford’s music scene
With no plans on a Friday night, you venture to CoHo for a warm drink, where you are treated to…
Computer music center composes and codes unique paths
Nestled serenely atop the hill behind Florence Moore Hall is The Knoll, which houses Stanford’s Center for Computer Research and…
Salsa, folklore and timba: Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble encourages musical diversity
On a Wednesday night in Dinkelspiel Auditorium, four vocalists rehearse an arrangement of Cuban singer Celia Cruz, accompanied by a…
TAPS’s ‘For Now’: A theatrical respite from toxic productivity
This weekend, the Theater and Performance Studies (TAPS) department delivered an immersive experience with their devised piece, “For Now.” The…
Breaking Ground: A dance party for everyone — or at least those who got tickets
I was in awe of the passion and inclusivity in the air last Friday at the highly-anticipated Breaking Ground dance…
Concerto Competition and Symphony Orchestra winners brighten the night
There are not many events for which people are willing to leave their warm and cozy homes on a rainy…