Features
Who Gets In?
A look at the history of race and gender-based preference programs at Stanford and how they work today.
The Time That Binds
Dreading his 20th reunion, a cynical alum is surprised to discover how much common ground he shares with his former classmates -- and how much he learns about himself.
Head of Steam
In 1965, a son of the famous Maytag washer-dryer family bought an ailing beer company and found his calling.
Lifting the Veil
After 17 years in the United States, an Iranian American returns home and, in conversations with taxi drivers, shopkeepers and students, finds disappointment with the Khomeini Revolution.
Leland's Journal
Doc Hollywood
What's in a word? Apparently enough to cause a national uproar when the word is ebonics.
Master of the Truly Stupid
Jeff Parietti, '77, and his new book, The Book of Truly Stupid Sports Quotes
Departments
The Envelope, Please
Stanford's editor explains how a reader's letter sparked our special report on affirmative action
Class Notes
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10 Reasons to Like this Course
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Obituaries
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Books, Music, Etc.
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Third Time's the Charm
January/February 2016 -
How Elephants Establish Who Is in Charge
