Former Stanford player Ousseni Bouda starts youth soccer initiative
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Amid the stress of juggling school, extracurriculars and relationships, a perhaps surprising — but scientifically endorsed — outlet is calligraphy,…
Stanford’s loss to Arizona reveals persisting weaknesses
Stanford fans cope with a third consecutive loss, as the Cardinal (1-3, 0-2 Pac-12) dropped their conference home opener against…
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When I was in first grade, I had a friend from France. Her name was Sidonie. I don’t remember her…
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I will not lie – September is not my best month to read! I have followed quite well in my…
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On Aug. 9, 2023, Taylor Swift announced the release date of her re-recorded album “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” during the final…
Letter from the Editor: Food
Dear reader, I’m writing this letter from Stanford’s study abroad program in Florence, which is to say: for the past…
‘Dear Boomer’: What should I even ask a boomer?
50 years ago, I rode my Kawasaki from Portola Valley onto campus, usually squeaking into class just on time. While much…
Why do I need to explain my writing?
Don’t publish that, Gheed! It’s too direct. Too specific. This bothers me. I write about romance, life and home because…
The doctor revealed 5 ways our hands can signal serious health problems
Francesca Williams is a lack of senior lifestyle writer. He joined a little in early 2021 after achieving a first…