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Glenn Matsumura
His death broke his parents’ hearts and spawned a university. But who was he? Recent revelations suggest a different Leland Stanford Jr. than many have imagined.
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Photo: Barbara Ries
America and the Paradox of Power
Dominant but vulnerable, the United States confronts terrorism and growing resentment abroad. How should it respond, and what do its actions say about the country? Six scholars weigh in.
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Photo: Barbara Ries
Living Large
Marilyn Wann has taken on a sizable challenge—eradicating stereotypes about and discrimination against fat people. Fat isn’t a pejorative for her, though—it’s “flabulous,” a natural state that should be celebrated, even if that means defying medical convention about the dangers of excess weight.
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Glenn Matsumura
Keep It Real
Students in Stanford’s documentary film program let their subjects do the talking. Whether they’re examining teen angst or the roots of racist violence, their storytelling style is driven by one goal—finding the truth.
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Trustee Extraordinaire
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10 Reasons to Like this Course
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How Elephants Establish Who Is in Charge
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Yurts Become Pop-Up Science Labs
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The Audition Tape that Could
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