Features
Whose Idea Was That?
Academic honesty, researchers say, is at risk nationwide. Stanford students and officials are responding with increased vigilance and enforcement of the Honor Code. But putting an end to cheating may require a new understanding of how students view the use of information.
Who Killed Jane Stanford?
The death of the University’s co-founder in a Hawaii hotel has all the elements of a good whodunit—a prominent victim, shadowy details, behind-the-scenes maneuvering and some unlikely suspects. And according to a new book about Mrs. Stanford’s demise, initial reports of foul play weren’t fiction.
A Campus Transformed
Fifteen years ago, the Farm was looking a little rundown. Dorms leaked, classrooms were dingy, and scientists languished in the so-called “Industrial Slum.” Then came the Loma Prieta earthquake, hundreds of millions of dollars in renovation projects, and an era of construction unmatched in University history. Here is how Stanford looks now.
Inside China
Scholars have called her work indispensable and irreplaceable. Jean Oi’s forays into rural China to document changes in post-Mao society have produced fresh insights into peasant politics, and a generation of inspired students.
Columns and Departments
Red All Over
Hitting the Green
Hilary has her day
Finally, from Mongolia
All the way from Mongolia
Lunacy or Inspiration?
Shooting for the moon
The Original Stanford Star
Stamp of greatness
Farm Report
Showcase
Class Notes
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10 Reasons to Like this Course
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The Audition Tape that Could
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Yurts Become Pop-Up Science Labs
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Trustee Extraordinaire
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Books, Music, Etc.
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