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Activists poster EVGR-A ‘ResEd Supports Rapists’ By JORDAN JOHN LEE DESK EDITOR
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26 student COVID cases in first week Return to in-person classes coincides with mild uptick By CAROLYN STEIN BEAT REPORTER
The University reported 26 new student COVID-19 cases on campus during the week of Sept. 20, according to its COVID-19 dashboard. The count marks a slight increase from last week’s 22 student cases, which followed the student move-in period and required entry testing. This past week, the University had a 7-day positivity rate of 0.14%, lower than the 1.2% positivity rate in Santa Clara County and 1.6% in California. Still, the news likely comes as a relief to those who worried that a week of in-person classes and mingling could lead to an increase in breakthrough cases. Stanford continues to recom-
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Sexual Violence Free Stanford (SV Free) hung posters alleging that Residential Education (ResEd) is failing to protect survivors and defending individuals accused of committing sexual violence on Saturday. The posters were dispersed throughout Escondido Village Graduate Residences Building A (EVGR-A) and on the doors of Associate Dean in Residence Orlando T. White and Associate Director of Student Staff Engagement Terry D. Smith. The flyering follows the student protest during Sophomore Convocation, where advocates criticized the new alcohol and drug policy and its impact on survivors of sexual assault. Advocates used the Sept. 24 print issue of The Daily, which featured the convocation protest on its front page, to make the posters. They wrote a series of phrases over the front page, including “ResEd Supports Rapists,” “ResEd Protects Rapists” and “RDs, You Protect Rapists.” Posters on the office door of Associate Dean in Residence Orlando White also contain quotes that an advocate who requested anonymity given the sensitivity of the situation said White had told a sur vivor of sexual violence. “You’re [sic] rape was a valuable learning opportunity for him,” the poster read. “He made a mistake.
He is sorry you feel that way.” Another poster hung on the door of Associate Director of Student Staff Engagement Terry D. Smith stated “ You Protect Rapists.” Stanford spokesperson Pat Harris responded to the posters and the allegations against staff in a statement to The Daily. “Anonymous messaging like this, including fictionalized quotations, is inappropriate and antithetical to the type of supportive environment we are trying to cultivate and sustain at Stanford,” Harris wrote. “These actions are terribly harmful to members of our community and do not provide the University with the information it needs to respond to such allegations.” White and Smith did not immediately respond to a request for comment. By Monday morning, the front-page posters in EVGR-A were removed. That night, they were replaced by printed-out copies of the Stanford Daily article on the protest with statements such as “Don’t be sorry. Change.” and “Does accountability scare you?” written on them. The same allegations against White were reprinted on the posters, which now hang on elevators and doors throughout the building. Ari Gabriel ’23, one of the co-directors of SV Free and co-director of sexual violence prevention for the student government, said that the group is responsible for distributing the posters, and added
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The poster on Orlando White’s door alleged he said, “You’re rape was a valuable learning opportunity for him.” A University spokesperson characterized the messaging as “fictionalized quotations.” that the group wanted administration officials to address the issues and concerns of students on campus. Gabriel has written for The Daily. “We’ve been trying to talk to ResEd about some issues that have gone unaddressed by them over the past year and a half,” they said. “Mainly, we brought to their attention that each year, students are sexually assaulted by their RAs in their dorms and that these assaults aren’t recorded.” Gabriel added that advocates have spoken to the Title IX Office in the past regarding these issues, and “they have yet to address it.” Harris wrote that Stanford takes student safety seriously, citing changes that the University made to the alcohol and drug policy. For example, the University added
a clause specifying that students who report experiencing sexual violence or witnesses who aid in such a report will not be subject to any disciplinary action under the drug and alcohol policy. “Our goal is to make clear our support for sexual violence survivors, while holding perpetrators accountable,” Harris wrote. In response to allegations about RAs as perpetrators of sexual violence, Harris wrote that the University works to provide student staff with the information they need to help survivors. Student staff receive Title IX and sexual violence and prevention training from campus partners who are experts in these areas, according to Harris.
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Tridelt to boycott fall rush, recruit during winter
FloMo Hall residents robbed
By CAROLYN STEIN BEAT REPORTER
Delta Delta Delta (Tridelt) announced on Sept. 21 that it will not participate in fall Inter-Sorority Council (ISC) recruitment due to concerns about equity and the mental health of recruits. Tridelt’s leadership team also plans to meet with Abolish Stanford Greek (ASG) to discuss their plans for off-season recruitment during winter quarter and the future of their organization. This announcement comes in the wake of conversations about systemic issues within Greek life. ASG members previously voiced their concerns in Daily op-eds, in which they questioned Greek life’s
ability to be accessible to all members of the Stanford community. ISC typically recruits potential new members in the spring to allow students to acclimate to being on campus. However, due to the pandemic, the majority of sophomores were not on campus during the spring to participate. To account for this, ISC is recruiting sophomores from Oct. 6 to Oct. 12. However, Tridelt’s leadership team is concerned that sophomores’ lack of experience on-campus leaves them unprepared to make the choice to join a sorority. Rather than participating in ISC’s fall recruitment, Tridelt will be hosting their own recruitment early winter quarter.
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Sarah Lee and Anais Marroquin staffed the Tridelt table during the club fair. The sorority will push its recruitment period to the winter due to concerns about equity and the mental health of recruits. “To bypass this waiting period and ask sophomores to rush so soon into their campus experience is incredibly disturbing,” Tridelt’s recruitment team and executive board wrote in an op-ed published in The Daily. “It privileges those
who can easily envision themselves within a sorority — those who are white, class-privileged, cisgender and/or who have family that went to U.S. colleges or par-
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NO. 3 DUCKS ON DECK CARDINAL LOOK FOR UPSET AT HOME By CYBELE ZHANG DESK EDITOR
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The Pac-12 is the Ducks’ to lose. Because of that, No. 3 Oregon’s sights are probably set on opponents more challenging than Stanford. The Ducks (4-0, 1-0 Pac-12) are on a four-game win streak — which includes a statement victory over perennial powerhouse and then No. 3 Ohio State — but the Cardinal (2-2, 1-1 Pac-12) has a history of disrupting. Remember Stanford’s 2018 overtime win?
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Can the Cardinal pull off another upset? Jibriel Taha, Daniel Wu and Ells Boone discuss Stanford’s missing players, the pace of scoring and defending the run. Cybele Zhang [CZ]: As of late, the Cardinal players off the field have been more notable than those on it. Last week, the Stanford running back room was depleted with sophomore Casey Filkins, junior Austin Jones and sophomore EJ Smith all out for undisclosed reasons. Among other players, fifth-year TE/DE Tucker Fisk and sophomore TE Benjamin Yurosek have also missed at least one game. But the trend of missing players
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By CAMILA FERMIN By ENKHJIN MUNKHBAYAR During move-in week, residents in Florence Moore Hall (FloMo) faced a burglary and a water main break, leaving some students without their belongings and others without running water in the early hours of the morning. The chain of robberies occurred on Sept. 17, when unidentified individuals stole from six unlocked rooms in the Gavilan wing of FloMo in the time span of one hour. Ramsey Gordon ’24 was one of the unlucky few whose belongings were stolen. He returned to his room from sophomore welcome events to find several of his possessions had disappeared. “I was looking for my hoodie, and I couldn’t find it. I realized that everything had been gone, so I went downstairs, I spoke to the [Resident Fellow], and I ended up calling the police,” Gordon said. The police arrived on the scene later that night and discovered Gordon’s stolen property hidden underneath laundry at the bottom of the hall’s staircase. The police speculated that someone entered the residence, most likely dressed as a student, while students were downstairs, according to Gordon. He added that it was very lucky that the police came when they did. Not every victim of the burglary received back their property, according to Stanford University Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) spokesperson Bill Larson. At this time, there are no leads on the burglar. Following the
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Students celebrate Native American Day By JED NGALANDE BEAT REPORTER
Indigenous Stanford students celebrated Native American Day — a holiday that honors Native American culture — last Friday. On campus, the Native American Cultural Center and Native American Studies sponsored an event celebrating the role of Indigenous people in California’s history. While many students underscored the importance of celebrating the holiday, some criticized what they described as a lack of recognition for the day and the continued observance of Columbus Day in some states. Native American Day was first established in California in 1968 when then-Governor Ronald Reagan signed a resolution declaring the fourth Friday of September as the state’s Native American Day. In 2014, the California State Assembly codified the holiday by legislating Native American Day as a state holiday. But across states, the date for Native American Day varies. The holiday originated in 1916 in New York, where it is celebrated on the second Saturday of May. But California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada and Tennessee celebrate the day on the fourth
Friday of September. Other states, such as New Mexico, Maine, Vermont and Wisconsin, substituted Columbus Day with Native American Day. Oklahoma and Alabama recognize Native American Day simultaneously with Columbus Day. But as of today, no national Native American Day exists, though Columbus Day is still federally observed. As to the meaning of Native American Day, Alyssa LaTray ’23 of the Little Shell and Blackfeet tribes said the day brings attention to the struggles and triumphs of Indigenous people. “Native American Day is an acknowledgment of both our people’s suffering and our resilience. America was built on the stolen land of my family and the hundreds of other tribes that have now been forcefully assimilated,” LaTray said. “Native American Day is a reminder that we are still here.” LaTray added the celebration of Native American Day protests the erasure of Indigenous peoples and cultures from mainstream American society. Some Indigenous students echoed LaTray’s support for the holiday and criticized the continued observance of Columbus Day as a federal holiday.
“Something that would be great to do for Native American Day would be to get rid of Columbus Day,” said Amari Jones ’23 of the Dine tribe. “With Columbus Day, there’s the preserving of this conception that Columbus discovered the Americas.” Jones said that the approach of putting Native American Day and Columbus Day on the same day furthers the misconception that Columbus discovered the Americas and diminishes the dehumanization and genocide of Indigenous peoples at the hands of Columbus and the first European settlers. Jones also expressed disappointment that Wednesday’s Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU) Executive Update did not mention Native American Day or Indigenous People’s Day. She related the omission to the erasure of Indigenous history in American society — which can lead some Americans to believe that Indigenous people are extinct. ASSU President Christian Giadolor ’21 M.A. ’22 said that the ASSU is aware of Indigenous People’s Day and plans to release an executive statement that will highlight the holiday before Oct. 11, which marks Indigenous People’s Day — a holiday that is different from Native American Day
and is celebrated by a number of cities and colleges in lieu of Columbus Day. Giadolor also said that because last Wednesday’s Executive Update highlighted National Hispanic Heritage Month and the Moon Festival, adding Indigenous People’s Day to the list would not have allowed the ASSU to give full space to each of the celebrations centering around marginalized communities. Giadolor added that every ASSU statement acknowledges Stanford’s relation to and impact on Indigenous communities. Jones said that although she appreciates the rising prevalence of land recognitions at Stanford and beyond, the recognition of Native American Day is crucial because Indigenous people deserve a designated time in which all members of society can learn about and celebrate Native American culture and history. “I think that one of the great things about America is that we have all these different cultural days,” said Tim Rosenberger Jr. ’23, a descendant of the Seneca tribe. “But I think often the Native community is out of sight and out of mind. I think there’s a lot of fun and joy in Native culture that people are missing out on.” It is the responsibility of non-Indigenous people, Rosenberger added, to commit to learning about Indige-
By BENJAMIN ZAIDEL DESK EDITOR
This report covers a selection of incidents from Sept. 21 to Sept. 27 as recorded in the Stanford University Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) bulletin. Learn more about the Clery Act and how The Daily approaches reporting on crime and safety here.
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Outside of the Stanford Department of Public Safety Building. Multiple vehicles were burglarized over a twoday period.
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5 vehicles burglarized in 2 day span By BENJAMIN ZAIDEL DESK EDITOR
Five vehicle burglaries and one attempted vehicle burglary were reported to the Stanford Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) within a span of two days, according to a Monday SUDPS report. Four of the burglaries occurred
at the Stanford Golf Course parking lot between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT on Sept. 27. The final vehicle burglary occurred at the Tresidder Memorial Union parking lot between 12:30 p.m. and 1:35 p.m. on Sept. 27. An attempted vehicle burglary also occurred at the Stanford Driving Range parking lot between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sept. 26.
SUDPS spokesperson Bill Larson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. SUDPS recommended calling 91-1 immediately if suspicious behavior is observed. Examples of this behavior include but are not limited to: loitering around vehicles, trying locked door handles or activating car alarms.
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GSC slams package delivery chaos
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7:35 and 7:45 a.m., a bike was stolen at the intersection of Governor’s Lane and Campus Drive. I Between 11 a.m. on Sept. 21 and 8:30 a.m., petty theft occurred at 450 Jane Stanford Way. I Between 7 p.m. on Sept. 21 and 8:30 a.m., a bike was stolen from Stern Hall. I Between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., a vehicle burglary occurred at the corner of Roth Way and Palm Drive. I Between 6:10 and 6:45 p.m., a bike was stolen from Lagunita Court.
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9:16 and 10:20 a.m., grand theft of over $950 in property occurred at Kennedy Commons. I Between 6:15 and 6:30 p.m., a hit and run with property damage occurred at the intersection of Campus Drive and Galvez Street. I Between 9 p.m. on Sept. 22 and 2 p.m., a bike was stolen from Stern Hall.
By TAMMER BAGDASARIAN DESK EDITOR
Lost packages, blocked streets and week-long waits took center stage among a litany of complaints about which graduate students grilled housing representatives during Wednesday’s Graduate Student Council (GSC) meeting. The concerns come amid a hectic transition to a new package delivery infrastructure that has drawn outrage and confusion from undergraduate and graduate students alike. After a long-standing partnership, Stanford Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE) parted ways with FedEx at the beginning of the academic year, moving to UG2 as the University’s mail service provider. R&DE and UG2 representatives acknowledged that they are still working to iron out the kinks and apologized for the obstacles students have faced since their return to campus. “We’ve been knocking ourselves out to try to get the problem fixed,” said Lou Lanzillo, the CEO of UG2. “I hope that you appreciate that we are as frustrated and concerned and disappointed as you are. We certainly can empathize and we are very apologetic for what we have gone through to get to where we are. But we feel like we have turned the corner.” While many of the package delivery complaints have been consistent across undergraduate and graduate communities, many graduate students are reporting safety and accessibility issues unique to
3:30 p.m., property was defaced with paint at the Bass Biology Building. I At 12 p.m., approximately $950 of property was lost at 757 Escondido Road. I At 9:30 p.m., a bike was stolen from Wilbur Hall.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 24 I Between
9:30 p.m. on Sept. 23 and 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 24, extortion occurred at Rains Apartments. I At 9:49 p.m., a hit and run with
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The Graduate Student Council met with Residential & Dining Enterprises and UG2 representatives on Wednesday to share their concerns about the new package delivery system.
“Why weren’t actions taken to preempt this? ” — CHLOE GLIKBARG their residential situation. For weeks, students in Escondido Village low-rise residential buildings that border the Graduate Package Center (GPC) have battled a line of delivery trucks that occupy their roads due to insufficient storage space. Dan Muise, a sixth-year Ph.D.
candidate in communication who lives at Escondido Village low-rise apartments, said that, along with incessant noise in the middle of the night from package unloading, the overflow from the GPC poses safety concerns to low-rise residents. “I’m sure these workers are working extremely hard, I see them
there all the time. And I get to listen to them all the time as well,” Muise said. “I really have no problem with them, but I have a huge problem with whoever thought this was a spot to set up business operations. It’s just fundamentally not.” Lanzillo said that the overflow is a temporary solution to the lack of capacity in the GPC and that the representatives are looking for a space large enough to accommodate the volume of graduate student deliveries. While Lanzillo acknowledged that this is not an optimal solution, he said they are trying to figure out an alternative location. While UG2 and R&DE are still looking for solutions to the capacity issue, Lanzillo said that there has been tangible progress on the topic of processing packages and notifying students. After weeks of lost packages and delays, UG2 switched to a new processing system earlier
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Native American Cultural Center at Clubhouse in Old Union. nous cultures. LaTray said that she hopes non-Indigenous people will develop traditions celebrating Indigenous days. Jones suggested table talks — an activity in which a speaker or panel poses questions to the audience to be discussed in small groups — to increase the visibility of the holiday. Although some people may be uninterested in hearing and respecting opinions other than their own, table talks could give many Americans insight into Indigenous perspectives, according to Jones. Another way to display a contemporary view of and celebrate Indigenous cultures, Jones said, is through art. “I think sometimes you can feel disconnected from the past, but contemporary art bridges that gap,” Jones said, by “highlighting Native American voices in all sorts of different ways, the arts, the history, culture, how it’s perceived in the past and also currently.”
property damage occurred at the intersection of Campus Drive and Escondido Road. I Between 6:10 and 8:38 p.m., non-criminal hate violence occurred at the Faculty Club. I Between 9 a.m. on Sept. 22 and 5 p.m., a bike was stolen from Terman Engineering Lab.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 26 I Between 2 p.m. on Sept. 25 and
9 a.m., bike parts were stolen from Avery Aquatic Center. I At an unknown time between Sept. 25 and Sept. 26, drugs were given that aided in a felony at 450 Jane Stanford Way. I Between 4:45 and 5:30 p.m., a bike was stolen from Cobb Track. I Between 5 and 6 p.m., attempted vehicle burglary occurred at the Stanford Driving Range Facility. I Between 11 p.m. on Sept. 25 and 12 a.m., assault to commit rape occurred at Sigma Phi Epsilon. I Between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., a bike was stolen from Bing Concert Hall.
MONDAY, SEPT. 27 I Between 7 p.m. on Sept. 26 and
11 a.m., a bike was stolen from Munger Graduate Residences. I Between 12:40 and 1:34 p.m., a vehicle burglary occurred at Tresidder Memorial Union Parking Lot. I Between 10:30 a.m. and 5:10 p.m., a vehicle burglary occurred at the Stanford Golf Course. I Between 10 a.m. and 5:10 p.m., a vehicle burglary occurred at the Stanford Golf Course. I Between 10:35 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., a vehicle burglary occurred at the Stanford Golf Course. I Between 11:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m., a vehicle burglary occurred at the Stanford Golf Course. I Between 11 a.m. on Sept. 24 and 8:15 a.m., a residential burglary attempt was made at Stern Hall. this week where package centers scan packages into their system and automatically send out an email to the recipient within 24 hours. Still, Chloe Glikbarg ’21 M.S. ’22 said that she and many other students are disturbed by how long it has taken for the change to be implemented and by the timing of the mail service provider switch. “If you guys did see this coming and knew that this was going to be such a particularly painful time to make such a huge transition, why weren’t actions taken to preempt this?” Glikbarg asked. “I think that’s where I’m really confused, and to be honest a bit upset.” According to Executive Director of R&DE Student Housing Imogen Hinds, the FedEx contract expired at the end of summer, at which point R&DE held an open auction process with multiple mail service providers.
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Trading the plie for the problem set Royal Ballet dancer starts frosh year at 28 By KIRSTEN METTLER MANAGING EDITOR
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t age 12, Beatriz Stix-Brunell ’25 joined the Paris Opera Ballet School after auditioning on a whim. At 14, she became a professional dancer in Morphoses, and at 17, she joined the renowned Royal Ballet in London. Now at 28, she’s a frosh at Stanford. Stix-Brunell applied to Stanford in 2019, using her decade-old SAT scores. She had taken the test in full stage makeup between matinee and evening performances during her first year with the Royal Ballet. StixBrunell decided to start her college career now because “it just felt like the right time.” As she retires from ballet, Stix-Brunell is leaving an astounding career in her wake, having toured everywhere from Vail, Colorado, to Sydney, Australia. In 2012, she was
nominated at the Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards for Outstanding Female Performance (Classical), and she has been a First Soloist with the Royal Ballet since 2016. She has danced several notable roles, including the title role in Cathy Marston’s “ The Cellist,” Kenneth MacMillan’s “Romeo and Juliet” and Christopher Wheeldon’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” The Guardian has hailed Stix-Brunell for the “vivid simplicity of her movement” and “communicative presence” on stage. Those who have worked with the new frosh also sing her praises. International choreographer and Director of Ballet Zurich Cathy Marston wrote to The Daily that Stix-Brunell is “an utter joy to work with — full of creative ideas.” Vice-Chair for the Governors of the Royal Ballet Companies Leanne Benjamin echoed these comments: “Beatriz has an extraordinary talent for telling stories on stage, and is able to put a unique stamp on any performance.” Despite her terpsichorean accomplishments, Stix-Brunell said that at Stanford
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Beatriz Stix-Brunell as ‘The Youngest Sister’ in Sir Kenneth Macmillan’s “Las Hermanas.”
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Welcome to “New Music with Nick.” In this column, I will be reviewing some of the most notable new album releases across various genres, focusing on hiphop, R&B and pop music. Join me in exploring the ever-shifting landscape of the streaming era. Isaiah Rashad: “The House Is Burning” (July 30, 2021) saiah Rashad has never had the mainstream appeal of some of his contemporaries in hip-hop, despite his talent and uniqueness. Even without the “superstar” status, he has established an impressive cult following that very few other rappers have achieved. After a nearly five year hiatus since his last studio album, “The Sun’s Tirade,” “The House Is Burning” arrived as one of the most highly anticipated hip-hop albums of the year when it dropped in July. Chattanooga’s beloved Rashad is finally back, his album being Top Dawg Entertainment’s first label release of 2021. Because Isaiah Rashad has been so open about his struggles with mental health, depression and substance abuse, it’s beautiful to see him back, happy making music and rekindling his creative process. From watching interviews and keeping up with the artist’s social media, it’s clear that the album’s process was very therapeutic, representing a milestone for Rashad’s growth as a person. “The House Is Burning” contains so much music that is solid and smooth. It’s an album that could be played as background music in nearly any circumstance, and is marked by Rashad’s musical ease. With a natural ability to make consistently melodic and
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meaningful records, he makes it look easy. A southern influence is always apparent in Zay’s music, but it shines strongly through the deliveries and production choices in this album. A prime example is “Lay Wit Ya”: Isaiah’s chorus and verse are delivered with a drawl and content that can only be associated with southern rap to a listener’s ear. The production and the feature choice, emerging Memphis rapper Duke Deuce, further complement the commitment to this targeted sound. Drawing influences from the opposite side of his home state, Zay uses “Lay Wit Ya’’ to highlight an intriguing dive into Memphis trap music. In general, the feature list had some impressive artists, and there were definitely a handful of times where the guests stole the spotlight of the song, for better or worse. Rashad’s performance on “From The Garden” was strong, but it was just the perfect beat for Lil Uzi Vert’s energy and bouncy flow, leaving Uzi’s more memorable. “Lay Wit Ya” saw another instance where Zay used a production style that was slightly out of his range. Duke Deuce was much more comfortable on the beat, carrying the track through his prolific prowess over the Memphis sound and with perfect energy. “Claymore” saw Zay open with smooth flows and his relaxing nature, but Smino came in and took centerstage with a refreshing, relentless and enjoyable verse. Jay Rock did much of the same on “True Story,” following a laid-back introductory minute and a half with an electric and hilarious verse that was one of the better parts of the album. The range of quality within the tracklist is pretty extensive. A couple of songs really stand out as some of my favorites of this year,
devious licks By MICHELLE FU STAFF WRITER Top Dawg Entertainment
The junior album features energetic verses from Lil Uzi Vert and honors the Tennessee artist’s southern roots. Tracks “From the Garden” and “HB2U” stand out as heartfelt, easy listens with their on-brand melodic excellence. but a few shocked me in even making the final cut. Despite there being a few songs on both extremes, the majority of the tracks fall into the category of being “pretty good” songs that don’t quite have any mind-blowing aspects. “HB2U” is one of the best songs of the entire year so far in hip-hop. The wonderful soul sample is met by Zay’s most personal and heartfelt performance across the entire project. It’s Rashad in his comfort zone, executing at his absolute highest level with all of the elements of the track meshing in a heartfelt unison. The lead single for the album, “Headshots (4r Da Locals)” is also one of the better songs to come out this year, with Zay’s undeniable effortless southern swagger and groove on peak display. “RIP Young” matches as an additional great track that outpours melodic soul and lighthearted fun. On the other side, “Wat U Sed” is one of the lower quality tracks that I’ve heard Rashad ever put out. To clarify, he has one of the most consistent discographies I’ve heard in modern hip-hop, so this isn’t saying that much, but it’s still disappointing. “9-3 Freestyle” also fits into this let-down category, despite being fairly funny and with some good bounce. Tracks like
these made the artistry feel less focused than his past works. “Cilvia Demo” remains the magnum opus of Zay’s discography, followed by “The Sun’s Tirade,” with his most recent release coming in at a close third. This is no knock at all to the newest effort, but rather a major appreciation for the impressive earlier full-length studio releases from the Tennessee artist. Ultimately, the quality of the music across the record is just a notch below the past, but it is still at a level higher than many artists could get to even at their best. Although Rashad developed an impassioned fanbase largely due to his honest portrayals of mental health and substance abuse, he is not obligated to address these topics relentlessly. “The House Is Burning” doesn’t naturally lose points because it lacks the astounding humility and lyrical potency of earlier works like “Heavenly Father” or “Hereditary” from “Cilvia Demo.” Many people understate and misunderstand the burden that an artist can feel from that responsibility, and I think it’s naive to consistently demand that level of openness and potency from any artist. Isaiah continues to play such
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By LORENZO DEL ROSARIO SENIOR STAFF WRITER
Editor’s Note: This article is purely satirical and fictitious. All attributions in this article are not genuine, and this story should be read in the context of pure entertainment only. Devious licks: you know ‘em, you love ‘em. But why stop at sinks and bathroom stalls? Here are the top ten most devious licks you can execute on Stanford’s campus.
10. A Frosh Lanyard The class of ’25 is too bright-eyed and excited about school to realize that people are definitely going to steal their shit. If they’re gullible enough to believe that Roble is pronounced “Raw-bul,” it must be insanely easy to snatch their lanyard.
9. The Largest Planet in the Engineering Quad Although the light academia vibes of the Engineering Quad might be diminished by robbing part of this new art installation, you’d probably be doing the engineering community a favor by removing a hazardous obstacle for bikers and skaters.
8. Gates of Hell You know what would make a great accessory to your dorm room? The Gates of Hell. Place them outside of your door as a symbolic representation of the death you feel when you slump into your room hammered (on EANABS of course) at 2:33 a.m.
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At a high level, the key takeaways from the results are: • There is widespread consensus that something needs to change with the Inter-Fraternity Council and Inter-Sorority Council Greek system with 83% of respondents preferring reforming it, de-housing them, or abolishing it. That being said, there remain diverse opinions amongst respondents about the appropriate path forward. • A small majority (58%) of respondents favor the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) and InterSorority Council (ISC) losing some or all of their housing privileges, or Stanford banning the IFC and ISC Greek system. who preferred • Those altering/removing housing or banning the IFC/ISC Greek system were largely unaffiliated with the Greek system and had less interaction with the IFC/ISC Greek system on average. However, those who have severed their affiliation with Greek life were also largely in favor of altering/removing housing or banning. • Many of the people in favor of keeping the system (and perhaps
CASES Continued from page 1 mend outdoor mask-wearing and mandate indoor masking, adhering to Santa Clara County regulations. To limit potential viral transmission, the University has also prohibited indoor parties and student organization gatherings until Oct. 8. Since the University reinstated testing regulations on Aug. 15, all students arriving on campus have been required to undergo entry testing and continue to test for COVID-19 weekly throughout the
ROBBERY Continued from page 1 break-in, all FloMo residents received emails from the housing service center, reminding them to lock their doors when leaving their room. Resident assistants (RAs) also posted reminders in GroupMe chats. Larson added that “the Department of Public Safety patrols the areas around student residences and provides safety and security tips during resource fairs and other opportunities when engaging with students.” As one case ended, another problem arose at FloMo. Just two days after the burglary, residents were left without running water for a night after a water main broke near the Enchanted Broccoli Forest. Residents recall toi-
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“There is a widespread consensus that something needs to change.” reforming some aspects of it) acknowledged the current problems (e.g. sexual violence, racial and class inclusivity, and alcohol and drug safety) but believed that reforms can address them, valued the strong community that Greek life brings and were worried about what would happen to the already challenged social scene on campus if there was a removal of housing or banning (including the worry that it would simply move Greek life off campus and make it more exclusive). • Many of the people in favor of removal/altering of housing or banning were worried that the exclusive nature of Greek life and the benefits that come with it are unfair and incompatible with Stanford’s commitment to equity and inclusion, worried about the “primacy” in the social scene afforded to Greek communities, and worried about what they see as the toxic privilege and dangerous social norms within Greek communities. • Respondents across the board were particularly worried about the high rates of sexual violence within Greek communities. • Respondents expressed a significant amount of frustration with what they perceived as an inadequate social scene at Stanford, and their constructive suggestions have been shared with the Stanford administration. We appreciate you taking the time to understand the results of the survey and welcome any feedback and comments you may have. You can find a more comprehensive breakdown of responses here. Best, Jonathan and Lenny
quarter, regardless of vaccination status. Since surveillance testing began in August last year, over 378,000 student COVID -19 tests and 209,000 faculty, staff and post-doctoral scholar tests have been completed, with 337 and 256 positive results, respectively. Some of the cases are breakthrough cases involving vaccinated individuals who have observed mild symptoms, according to the dashboard. “We continue to reinforce that vaccines, especially when combined with wearing a face-covering, provide strong protection against serious illness,” the University wrote in the dashboard update.
lets not flushing, sinks not turning on and showers not working. “I was mildly annoyed, but we were fortunate to have a great housing staff — everything was fixed by the next morning,” said Adri Kornfein ’25. For RAs, the break-in and water shortage were beyond scope of challenges they expected to confront in the first few days on campus. FloMo RA and former Daily editor Amy Lo ’23 said the incidents were a lot to process, especially because she is also a student and is starting school alongside her residents. “You go into the role of an RA, expecting to deal with different issues with your dorm and with students, but both of those incidents felt like things out of our control,” Lo said. “With thousands of students coming to campus, I think the incidents are a result of us struggling to come back in a safe way.”
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n the fall of 2020, the Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU) Undergraduate Senate voted to pass a resolution supporting the dehousing of IFC/ISC Greek organizations on campus. As a result of the resolution passing, the ASSU Executive at the time created a Special Greek Life Committee tasked with developing a survey that would assess overall undergraduate student opinions and attitudes towards Greek life. The Greek Life Committee was composed of two ASSU Senators Co-Chairs, 2 members from Abolish Stanford Greek Life, 1 IFC representative, 1 ISC representative, and consulting members from the Stanford administration. Together, over the course of several months, the committee worked diligently to produce a comprehensive, unbiased, forward-looking survey to capture students’ feelings of both existing concerns within the Greek system and areas of potential growth. The Greek Life Committee launched the survey on Tuesday, April 6 and received 2,538 (~35%) responses. The respondents were diverse and broadly mirrored the demographics of the Stanford community.
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UGS debates changing honor code By LOGAN GAINES Senators discussed proposed changes to the University’s Honor Code from the committee of 10 (C-10), including allowing professors to proctor exams and increased student input in the judicial process for Honor Code violations, during Tuesday’s Undergraduate Senate meeting. C-10 is a group of students, faculty and staff members tasked with reevaluating and updating the University’s judicial process. The C-10 amendments, developed in response to increases in cheating during remote learning amid COVID-19, passed in the Graduate Student Council earlier this month. Currently, students are allowed to take tests unmonitored. Last week, senators discussed the proposed amendments and the significance of changing this longstanding policy. C-10 representative and third-year sociology Ph.D. candidate Cat Sanchez ’19, who serves as student co-chair on Stanford’s Board of Judicial Affairs, discussed the proposed changes with senators. The Student Judicial Charter, comprised of the Honor Code and the Fundamental Standard, was last updated in 1997. “Things were very, very different in the way that we teach and learn,” Sanchez said, adding that it is important to modernize the policies. Sanchez acknowledged student pushback to the amendments, particularly the change to policies on proctoring. However, she explained that the intention of the changes was not to be punitive and that the committee was seeking changes that would balance the interests of faculty and students. Senator Alain Perez ’23 added that it is imperative to make the judicial process less punitive and more understanding of “the societal and structural harm that dispro-
GREEK Continued from page 1 ticipated in Greek life themselves — and disadvantages those who cannot.” ASG Lead on Underclassmen Affairs Haley Stafford ’24 expressed support for Tridelt’s decision. ASG is “encouraged that incumbent ISC leaders and orgs continue to show that the whole Stanford community recognizes the severe and fundamental harms that the current IFC/ISC system causes,” Stafford wrote. However, off-season recruitment can also exacerbate inequities between potential recruits, according to Stafford. Off-season recruitment can be more susceptible to “dirty rush,” a process “whereby those who know the Greek system (drink alcohol, use drugs, or have the wealth to pay for a similar lifestyle) will be more likely to get bids,” she wrote. Tridelt’s leadership acknowledged the concerns raised by ASG. Conversations surrounding accessibility and equity have been going on internally for a few years, according to Tridelt’s Co-Vice President of Membership Experience Sabrina Raouf ’22. Tridelt’s current leadership plans to meet with ASG to discuss their recruitment plans — and the meeting has been long-awaited. The leadership team wanted “to be very intentional on what those con-
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The fifth meeting of the 23rd Undergraduate Senate took place on Zoom where senators discussed proposed changes to the University’s Honor Code. portionately affects different students and how that will lead them sometimes to break the Honor Code.” While enforcement of new rules needs to be considered further, Sanchez said C-10 is hoping to create transparent policies that would be explicitly articulated in syllabi and clear to students. She also suggested an open process for student feedback on Honor Code changes, as well as engaging students in the process of responding to honor code violations. Student representatives could serve on panel pools during the judicial process, Sanchez recommended. Senator Marion Santo ’23 expressed support for in-
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versations would look like” before meeting with ASG, according to Tridelt President Sarah Lee ’23. Now that the leadership team has spent two quarters leading Tridelt, Lee said they feel prepared to engage in productive conversations with the organization. “I know that they are our peers, — ultimately who are looking out for communities who do not normally have their voices heard,” Lee said. “We really respect the work that they do.” While Tridelt has been engaging with issues of equity in Greek Life, Lee said the value of inclusivity could have been centered with “an awful lot more urgency and expediency” in previous recruitment rounds. However, with increased activism from ASG, Lee said that Tridelt feels more secure in making “radical actions and changes.” While Tridelt is still developing its off-season recruitment process, a critical component will be ensuring potential new members have the opportunity to form friendships during recruitment, according to Brentley Sandlin ’22. Even if everyone is not formally accepted into the organization, “they still feel like they’ve made friends throughout the process so that they can still be in this community,” Sandlin said. This year, there are a number of students living in the Tridelt house, located at Cowell Cluster, who are not members of the organization. Recognizing the potential for split between members and non-members in the house, Lee said they are prioritizing ensuring non-members
feel included and have access to all bonding events and community work. “Dues and financial accessibility is something that weighs heavy on all of us, and making sure that that’s never a reason why someone feels like they cannot join an organization at Stanford is one of our top priorities,” Lee said. Even with Tridelt’s changes to the recruitment process, ASG still believes that, in order to create a more equitable system, all housed Greek organizations should work towards creating “a fully un-housed Greek system whose members’ housing is fully integrated with the rest of campus,” Stafford wrote. Tridelt Nationals confirmed that they were working with Stanford’s chapter for off-season recruitment, through a process known as Continuous Open Bidding (COB). COB “allows for intentional outreach to potential new members that did not choose to participate in the formal recruitment process,” according to spokesperson Mindy Tucker. Though Tridelt leadership recognizes that there will be challenges with changing their organization, they are hopeful that they can make their organization more accessible. “We are currently prioritizing the rebuilding of our in-person community and collective healing given the transition back to inperson campus life during the pandemic,” Lee wrote. “That being said, we have been holding active conversations with our National organization about what is best for our community.”
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Steal my startup! Frosh wants idea stolen By MATTHEW KATZ Editor’s Note: This article is purely satirical and fictitious. All attributions in this article are not genuine, and this story should be read in the context of pure entertainment only. Thousands of students matriculate to Stanford each year, many with hopes of scaling a startup to a valuation of over one billion dollars — the “unicorn” status widely coveted in Silicon Valley. Freshman Tyler Davis ’25 has other plans. “It’s really quite simple,” Davis described. “Instead of actually building a product, I’m just gonna come up with a really, really great idea and sue the shit out of the person who inevitably steals it from me.” Like many budding technology entrepreneurs, Davis was inspired by the critically acclaimed film The Social Network, a dramatic retelling of Facebook’s founding story. “Oh, yeah, I loved that movie,” he explained. “The Winklevoss twins are my personal heroes.” He also cited Reggie Brown ’11, who won a $150 million settlement after being ousted from Snapchat, as a source of inspiration.
While many other freshmen were busy settling in and making new friends, Davis was in his room trying to come up with a billion-dollar idea. After many long hours, he believes he found “the next big thing”: an anonymous social network for students on college campuses, “sorta like Buzz, Librex, Campfire, Loum, YikYak or JuicyCampus — but, like, way different, man.” Despite not intending to ever build a company himself, Davis is no slacker. He has “literally binders full of plans” to get his idea into the minds of his more ambitious, technically-skilled classmates from “loudly and excitedly talking about my idea at the Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering Center in the hope that someone smart will overhear me,” to “‘accidentally’ sending a highly descriptive email to the CS department’s mailing list.” That said, Davis is not afraid of the journey ahead of him. “This isn’t a get rich quick scheme — even once someone does steal my golden idea, I won’t be done. Lawsuits can take years from start to finish, not to mention months to years of private arbitration and the emotional distress caused by having to decide between
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Tyler Davis ’25 makes the case that it’s easier to come up with a good idea, have it stolen and then sue. Who wants to wait to get a company off the ground themselves? accepting a multi-million dollar settlement or suing for even more money,” Davis said. “But if anyone is up to the challenge, it’s me.” If you or anyone you know is
building a product similar to the idea described in this article, Tyler Davis kindly instructs you to send an email to Katz & Steiner LLP, containing:
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name(s) Founder email(s) Permanent address of founder(s) Liquid net worth of founder(s)
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Recent graduate lands book deal By HANA DAO CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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The Care Bears franchise has had unfortunate unintended consequences for its now middle-aged cast.
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Where are the Care Bears now? By OM JAHAGIRDAR
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Share Bear Editor’s Note: This article is purely satirical and fictitious. All attributions in this article are not genuine, and this story should be read in the context of pure entertainment only. You may remember the Care Bears as the classic 1980s children’s show starring lovable grizzly bears brutally extracted from their natural habitat, painfully branded on their bellies, and dyed various colors. This otherwise innocent premise, however, has had unfortunate unintended consequences on its now middle-aged
BALLERINA Continued from page 3 she is ready to take a step back from dance. She instead hopes to focus on her academics, and is considering a major in Symbolic Systems. “My identity has been really tied to ballet, and I know that I have so many other parts to me, but I just haven’t had the chance to explore them,” Stix-Brunell said. She grew up in New York, with her father in banking and her mother in interior design. Creativity seems to run in her family; her brother, Alexander Stix-Brunell, works in music composition for film and television. Stix-Brunell came to dance from a perspective of physicality. She comes from a family full of boys — an older brother and ten boy cousins — so she grew up interested in sports. But she fell in love with dance because it combined her interest in the physical with the beauty of music and the stage. Even
Grumpy Bear Rewarded rather than punished for her rash, inconsiderate behavior, Grumpy Bear grew up maladjusted and with several anger management issues. She tragically passed away in an unexpected car accident after her road rage blinded her to oncoming traffic.
Disillusioned with society after working with her selfish peers, Share Bear joined a commune in southern Oregon. Due to not paying taxes or recognizing the authority of the federal government, the commune was raided by the FBI, and Share Bear was unfortunately caught in the crossfire.
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Bedtime Bear Constantly pressured to put people to sleep, Bedtime Bear resorted to illegally dealing sleeping pills using the street name Barbear-ian, eventually abusing them himself.
Although the tenderness of his heart was benign during childhood, the mismanagement of Tenderheart Bear’s myocarditis had adverse consequences. Left untreated for years, he suffered from acute heart failure causing sudden death at the young age of 16.
today, Stix-Brunell still describes herself as someone who loves outdoor activities like swimming and biking, although she also appreciates more relaxed hobbies like reading and visiting museums. Nevertheless, academics have also always been important to StixBrunell. During her senior year of high school, she balanced a full performance schedule with Skype classes to keep up with her studies. Stix-Brunell graduated from the prestigious Nightingale-Bamford, the school that inspired the teendrama series “Gossip Girl.” At times, her academic curiosity overlapped with her ballet prowess. When Stix-Brunell got to dance the role of Juliet, she kept thinking back to her experiences analyzing Shakespeare in high school. “I just remember sitting in my classroom reading it, and then just being able to live those words out on the stage,” Stix-Brunell said. “That to me was a really momentous part of my career.” Although she is excited to refocus on her studies, Stix-Brunell said she is excited to train her brain, but
acknowledged that this challenge will be new. “I won’t be exercising a million times a day; I’ll be sitting and listening and reading,” Stix-Brunell said. While her former colleagues are sad to see her leaving the dance world, they also could not be prouder. “I will miss her terribly, but I’m utterly delighted that she is leaping over the pond to grab this incredible opportunity to study at one of the finest universities in the world,” Benjamin wrote. Marston shared a similar sentiment: “I am so glad to see the world will benefit from another side of this talented woman, and that she will get to pursue more than one dream in her lifetime.” Secretly, though, Marston hopes that Stix-Brunell might make her way back to dance some day “as the incredible leader I am sure is within her!” Whatever she pursues next, on some level, Stix-Brunell’s dance background will likely stay with her. “I think the arts will always be a part of what I love and who I am,” Stix Brunell said.
Kyla Zhao ’21 recently secured a six-figure publishing deal with Penguin Random House for her debut book, “The Fraud Squad”, which is scheduled to be published in the fall of 2022. Zhao received her B.A. in psychology and an M.A. in communications at Stanford and is currently a writer at Vogue magazine. The Daily spoke with the recent alum on Asian representation, the publication process and her creative inspirations. The Stanford Daily [TSD]: What should readers look to expect from “The Fraud Squad”? Kyla Zhao [KZ]: Readers can look to expect Asian representation and characters who lead colorful, vibrant lives that are not pigeonholed whatsoever. I don’t want to prescribe a specific type of Asian representation to the wide Asian diaspora that is present today. My book offers a different side to Asian culture with an Asian as the male lead. There’s glamour, fashion, escapism and luxurious parties in the high society world of my book. Thriller is my favorite genre, so readers should be ready for lots of plot twists as well. TSD: Given that “The Fraud Squad” was your first book and your first time publishing, what were the challenges you ran into during both the writing and publishing process? KZ: Before this, though, I wrote a lot of nonfiction for fashion magazines, including Vogue Singapore and Harper’s Bazaar. My first byline was for an article on wedding preparations, and I was only sixteen at the time! When it came to writing this book, I was feeling very homesick and lonely while living in California as I worked on an internship. My family and friends were all in Singapore, so I was looking for a connection back home and to all the people I missed a lot. Personally, I didn’t think I could write fiction, so when I started writing this, I thought it would just be fanfiction for a few friends to enjoy. Once my friends read it, they encouraged me to get published. Before that, I didn’t think a Singaporean could get published in the U.S, and I didn’t think that American publishers would be interested in a book entirely set in Southeast Asia with no white characters. In terms of challenges, this was a personal project. I didn’t take it too seriously at first, so there wasn’t really a specific plot or outline. I just came up with stuff along the way, and I didn’t hold myself to a high standard at first so my initial
draft was also very messy. I ended up accidentally creating a lot of plot holes in the beginning as well. The process of publishing was very overwhelming, so I was very grateful I didn’t know about all the obstacles before I took a shot at it because it would have deterred me from trying altogether. TSD: Did you struggle to balance writing the book with taking Stanford classes? KZ: For me, school and my internship had to come first. I struggled a lot since I was also going to be graduating during a pandemic, and the future that I had to prepare for was looking very bleak. My mental and emotional state felt all over the place. There was also the presidential election that happened which created a really tense atmosphere in America. However, all of this helped channel my angst into the book; the more angsty I felt and the bleaker life seemed, the more it made me want to make my story more fun. My book was like an escape for me, so I tried to make it as fun, light-hearted and glamorous as I possibly could. TSD: You’ve previously mentioned that some of the inspiration for your book came from “Crazy Rich Asians’’ and “The Devil Wears Prada;” were there any other sources you drew inspiration from? KZ: Well, without revealing too much, “Gossip Girl” was also a source that influenced my book. For example, there are lots of twists and turns, so we don’t know who the bad guy is in my book. At any point, it seems like every character is up to some mischief. I love having flawed characters who are very believable and morally gray. More generally, books on high society and being stuck on the outside while trying to become a part of the inner circle helped shape the theme for my book. My own experience in the fashion magazine publishing world has also influenced me a lot. TSD: If “The Fraud Squad” was made into a movie, who would be a part of the dream cast? KZ: I’m actually not really a visual writer, so I had no idea what my characters would look like, and they were just faceless entities. I was not the most descriptive writer the first time around which is something I realized I had to work on when it came to revising my book. Even when it came to naming them, I just looked at the names of authors on my bookshelf and decided that’s what I would name my main characters. Now, I know what my characters look like, but I never really had an actor in mind. I think that this inability to visualize them also stems from the lack of diverse Asian representation because there are al-
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SPORTS WOMEN’S GOLF STARTS ON TOP CARDINAL TAKE THE MOLLY IN MONTEREY
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Senior Aline Krauter (above) tied for eighth place, helping the Cardinal women to victory at the Molly Collegiate Invitational.
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Stanford women’s golf began its fall season on Monday, competing in the Molly Collegiate Invitational at Bayonet Golf Course. Despite missing two top players, Stanford won the tournament with a 14-over-par total for three rounds. Freshman
Rose Zhang shot a final-round 68 to win in her collegiate debut. With all its major talent returning, plus the addition of two highly regarded freshmen, Stanford came into the season with sky-high expectations. In the Golfweek preseason poll, and in nearly every other ranking, the Cardinal were slated at No. 1 in the nation.
However, Stanford’s starting lineup for the Molly was missing sophomore Rachel Heck and junior Angelina Ye — the two lowest-scoring golfers from last season. Replacing Heck and Ye, the freshman duo of Zhang and Caroline Sturdza made their first collegiate starts. In the opening round of the Molly, the Cardinal started slowly,
shooting 13-over-par as a team. Zhang made one birdie and two bogeys in her round of 73. Sophomore Sadie Englemann shot 75, Sturdza shot 76 and senior Aline Krauter shot 77, as the Cardinal finished eight strokes behind co-leaders San Jose State and UCLA. In the second round, Stanford improved by six shots but remained
in third place behind San Jose State and UCLA. Zhang made just one bogey and posted an even-par 72. Her one-over-par total on Monday left her in a tie for third place individually. Sturdza led the team with four birdies as she rolled to a second
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MEN’S SOCCER
CARDINAL OUTDONE IN OVERTIME AT CAGAN By ELLS BOONE DESK EDITOR
Monday night, Stanford men’s soccer (3-4-1, 0-2-0 Pac-12) controlled most of the possession and had more attacking chances than their opponent, yet the team was not able to turn any of those opportunities into goals, ultimately losing in overtime to Saint Mary’s (7-3-0, 0-0-0 WCC) 1-0. Senior midfielder Philippe Van Der Lof scored the winner for the Gaels in the 106th minute. The Cardinal’s starting lineup was left unchanged from its previous match, a 2-0 victory over UC Irvine on Sept. 23. Stanford controlled the run of play in the first half, outshooting Saint Mary’s 8-3. Senior midfielder Will Richmond, redshirt senior forward Zach Ryan and junior forward Ousseni Bouda were responsible for many of the Cardinal’s positive plays, as has become the norm this season. After the break, Stanford maintained its position as an offensive threat on the field. Gael fifth-year goalkeeper Nicholas
Lapinid was forced into making three second-half saves. As time ticked on, Saint Mary’s offense started to pick up and create chances of its own. In the 78th minute, sophomore midfielder Cade Cowan found himself on a breakaway with only Stanford redshirt junior goalkeeper Matt Frank to beat. Frank stepped up in a big way for the Cardinal, however, making a save that kept the teams deadlocked at zero. The match then went into sudden-death overtime. Both teams traded chances in the first overtime period, but ultimately nothing was doing for either team. After a quick break, the match continued into a second overtime period. This 10-minute period only lasted five. Off a corner, Gael freshman defender Jayden Smileski found Van Der Lof, who slotted the ball past Frank for the smash and grab victory. The Cardinal now have a losing record. They will stay on campus for a return to conference play against rival Cal on Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. PT. Big Clasico will be shown on the Pac-12 Network.
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Sophomore Haley Mossmer (above) scored the Cardinal’s two goals in their 2-3 loss to Maine on Sunday. Stanford’s opportunity to bounce back from the loss comes on Friday, when UC Davis will visit the Farm.
FIELD HOCKEY
BLACK BEARS BEST CARDINAL IN MAINE By MAYA SOMMERS CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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Redshirt junior goalkeeper Matt Frank (above) made a key save for the Cardinal against Saint Mary’s at home on Monday. Stanford was unable to come out victorious after two overtime periods, falling 1-0.
Stanford field hockey (2-3, 1-1 American East) fell to Maine (5-5, 2-0 American East) 2-3 on Sunday morning in Orono, Maine. Sophomore attacker Haley Mossmer scored both goals, but the Cardinal defense ultimately could not fend off three successful attacks from the Black Bears. Despite taking more shots than its opponent, the Cardinal did not share Maine’s shooting percentage in Sunday’s game. Stanford took six shots on goal with two scores while Maine shot at 100 percent, scoring from each of its three shots on goal. Mossmer shot at 0.500 while senior midfielder Isabelle Pilson and junior defender Rose Winter had one shot apiece. Sophomore midfielder Caroline Guden came off the bench for one shot on goal in the third quarter. After facing near cancellation of its program as one of the 11 sports
slated to be cut this past year, the Cardinal has entered a new era under head coach Roz Ellis. Ellis served as the assistant coach at Iowa since 2018 and led the team to 3 NCAA appearances including a trip to the national semifinals in the 2018 season. She faces an interesting challenge with her new team: 11 players on the field with no goalkeeper. The lack of a goalkeeper proved overly detrimental to Stanford against the Black Bears as the Cardinal defense faced three shots to allow three goals. The Cardinal have used their unconventional formation to hone their defensive skills this season, but Maine managed to make a number of critical scoring opportunities. Though Stanford ranks second nationally in defensive saves per game, none of the Cardinal players were able to shut down Maine’s attacks. In her fourth consecutive game with points on the board, Mossmer initiated the Stanford offense with
a score in the last minute of the first quarter — putting the Cardinal up 1-0. She took another shot just four minutes into the second quarter, but it was saved by Maine goalkeeper Mia Borley. Pilson took the next shot in the second quarter, then attempted to add to the lead in two consecutive penalty corners. The Cardinal could not find the net before Maine scored in the last minute of the quarter, tying the score at 1-1. The third quarter belonged to the Black Bears. While Mossmer and Guden each took a shot on goal, Maine scored twice in the last five minutes of the quarter — the second being off of a penalty corner. The Cardinal entered the fourth quarter down 1-3. Ultimately, a wide shot by Winter and a 58th minute goal by Mossmer could not bridge the divide. Stanford fell to Maine 2-3 in its second American East contest of the season. Field hockey looks to bounce back on Friday at home hosting UC Davis at 6 p.m. PT.
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Where to find the best pizza in Palo Alto By MARK HUERTA
quality. Here are the ratings:
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As Stanford students come to campus this fall, many for the first time, they must answer an essential question. Where is there good pizza in town? Pizza is an essential food. The magical combination of sauce, cheese and dough is comforting and community-building, whether you’re sharing a pie with a study group or eating a slice late at night when you’re tired but can’t sleep. I consider myself an extreme pizzaphile, so for the benefit of our readers, I have eaten and reviewed five pizza restaurants within the city limits of Palo Alto. I am judging only plain cheese pizzas in this review. If a pizza shop cannot make a decent cheese pizza, it is not worth paying extra for toppings. Pizzas are rated based on price, value and cheese and sauce
Dominos The iconic national chain serves the greater Palo Alto area from its Cambridge Avenue location. The red sauce goes a bit overboard on Italian seasoning, and the crust is a little chewy — but, for me, that’s part of the appeal. The mountains could slide into the sea tomorrow, but Domino’s pizza will still be with us, alleviating our hunger until midnight (1 a.m. on weekends). Score: 5/10 Price: $16.99 for a 14” pie Pizza My Heart Unique on this list, Pizza My Heart is the only store in the group that sells pizza by the slice in addition to whole pizzas. The surfthemed decor of the University Avenue location is worth a visit for a slice sometime. The sauce on the
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After tasting pizza at the best local pizza restaurants Palo Alto has to offer, Mark Huerta has decided which ones come out on top.
pies is nice and sweet and tastes like natural tomatoes. The sauce, however, is unevenly distributed across the dough of the pizza, which leads to dry bites in some areas and sauce overload in others. The crust is a bit crunchy in places, but overall this is a very good pizza joint. Score: 7/10 Price: $17.75 for a 14” pie Papa John’s The national chain promising “better ingredients, better pizza” can be found on El Camino Real in Palo Alto. The cheese on the pizza is slightly rubbery and the sauce is, in my opinion, just a bit too sugary. Despite these flaws, the pizza is still decent. Score: 5/10 Price: $20.74 for a large pie
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7. Hoover Tower While it might be difficult finding a place to store the tallest building on campus, it should be possible to break the tower off at the base and use a crane to transport it somewhere. Perhaps the oversized doubles in Meier could be large enough to hide this lick?
6. Stern Dining Staff Have you ever tasted one of Stern’s delicious, mouth-watering burrito bowls? If you have, then you must know that the Stern Dining Staff would be an extremely valuable lick. While the ethics of stealing a few human beings are ... probably bad, think of all the private burrito bowls they could cook for you in the comfort and privacy of your own dorm.
5. The Integrity of a Humanities Major This lick may seem impossibly difficult at first glance, but it’s actually quite simple. Take your neighborhood’s nearest humanities major to a CS 106A lecture and get
them hooked on for loops and Karel. Then, watch deviously as they find themselves majoring in CS with an AI concentration and founding a blockchain startup for “the greater good.” 4. A whole neighborhood Does anyone actually live in Neighborhood D? This lick would probably be ridiculously easy, so long as you can find Governor’s Corner, which I’m still convinced doesn’t exist.
3. MTL’s Salary Did you know that our university president makes over 1.1 million dollars every year? Stealing money is usually immoral, but we’re gonna let this one slide. Sorry Marc, but I don’t want to be in crippling debt after I’ve experienced four years of this institution consistently damaging my ego.
2. Inner Peace One of the most devious licks of them all — a state of well-being and calmness. Legend has it that only one student has obtained inner peace in the history of this institution. How can one steal something that is impossible to find?
1. A bike You know you want to.
Terun Inspired by the finest pizzas of Naples, Terun is not for the faint of heart — or wallet. Its high-end location on California Avenue is a great place to take a date if you want to impress them. Their pies are good, if on the small side. This shop is the gourmand’s pizzeria in Palo Alto. In fact, the Food Network called it one of the seven best Neapolitan pizzerias in the country. Score: 7/10 Price: $18 for a medium-sized Margherita pizza Mountain Mike’s Pizza This regional chain was my favorite pizza spot as a kid, so I might not be the most objective reviewer on this one because of the nostalgia. The sauce at this Middlefield Road pie shop is not quite pureed enough, and the cheese blend is a bit stiff. The pizza is greater than the sum of the parts, however, so I must recommend it. Perhaps I do so because I have many fond memories of playing PacMan at the arcade at Mountain Mike’s. Score: 6.5/10 Price: $19.95 for a 14” pizza
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Running away with Hoover Tower might not be as easy as, say, stealing a bike, but The Occasionally can walk you through the process step by step.
THE GRIND
Fool me twice, I’m not enough of a skeptic (yet) By MATTHEW TURK SENIOR STAFF WRITER
In August, when my mother said, “Three-ish weeks from today, you’ll be in California!” I continued staring out the car window. Not a word. I’m still not sure that such a declaration deserved acknowledgment. Typically, one’s move-in date for college is not readily forgotten, especially when there’s a surging variant of COVID-19 that threatens us all with the prospect of the embarrassing mistake of once again trusting too much in our institution’s promises. Students, particularly in my cohort, the Class of 2024, do not want another surprise cancelation, from what I can tell. Negative experiences (e.g., those resulting from a costly, inflated sense of false hope) tend to wedge themselves deeper into the mind than the positive ones. Thus, for my own sake, I refused to internalize another of my mother’s implicit reminders that I, in fact, have not moved out after an entire remote-first year of Stanford and vaguely too many years of compulsory education. In any case, it’s been long enough since I would need help counting the number of weeks in a segment of a calendar. It was a Saturday, and we had a short trip to get to the Gold Coast Art Fair. This annual event in Chicago, I learned, was making a return to Grant Park after some setbacks last year. Originally, I intended not to come to the fair, but as I prepared to walk out the front door of my house and to a nearby coffee shop, in a moment of coincidental mutual departure, my mother invited me to come with her. “What’s the worst that could happen?” I thought. Maybe it would even be nice. For a moment, it was. After my mom and I descended into an underground downtown parking lot, an expanse of smooth pavement laid itself out across our peripheries, illuminated by a series of what appeared to be equally interspaced halide lights. “I haven’t been here in about 18 months,” she observed. In the pre-pandemic olden days, my mother would park here often,
due to its proximity to her office of work. But this time when she held her badge to the security scanner to open the gate entrance, she was denied. Somebody in the company must have deactivated the card, I figured, once it was clear that remote work would last for longer than a few balmy weeks in March 2020. We settled for the machine to dispense a parking garage ticket, passed through the gate and headed to Grant Park. Notwithstanding that puffy grey cumulus clouds seemingly had followed me from my neighborhood to downtown, I was still looking forward to seeing what was so special about this event. Booths of decorative and fine arts were set up in a large circular circuit around the dominant, central grass field of the park. Typically one or two vendors stood at each one, a table in front of them, the merchandise behind, and a white polyester canopy above. Going one by one, my mother would stop and peer into the booths, often audibly taking note of what stood out most, what garnered from her the greatest sensation or admiration. There were artists from all over the place, it seemed, and from plenty of specialties: photography, painting, sculpture, jewelry, textiles, and the list goes on. Then, as if some deity were demonstrating a cruel sense of humor, rain started to come down in buckets before we had walked a quarter of the way around Grant Park. People started to close up their booths to shield the art from the elements; the fair was going to close in an hour anyway. My polyester Virginia Tech shirt darkened to an entirely new shade of maroon at this point, and the drops that refused to stop clinging to my eyelashes hindered my vision. Still, my mother wanted at least a taste of everything on display. So I went along with it. We trekked on through the rest of the circuit and then went around another time to locate one booth with one necklace that she wanted to purchase. Since she had not brought cash, I gave her all the dollar bills in my wallet to pay for it — whatever would get me out of there the fastest. It wasn’t enough.
Thankfully, we were able to work out a compromise by giving the vendor what we had and exchanging contact information to settle the remainder of the payment at a later time. We were back in the car 15 minutes later. As we exited the lot, the irony was all mine when I saw that the sky was now clearing up. I scurried inside to get out of my drenched clothes once home, making an effort to get to that coffee shop as soon as possible — where I eventually arrived, seated my newly caffeinated self and composed this piece. Originally, I planned to write something entirely different, but this is the direction it went, and I
suppose I must come to terms with it, lest I waste a limited reserve of energy or corrupt myself with further indignation. Like rain, some forces will come into your life and go with no consideration for what you think of it. How obvious, you say. I know, it is obvious. It is also an attempt to drive home the cardinal notion of Stoic philosophy that is hiding somewhere in this story. Let’s go with the latter description because it makes me sound wiser than I am. (Don’t worry — I’m also going with the latter description because it is more relevant.) The years of 2020 and 2021 have almost taken on personalities of their own, and though I foresee this
observation as a source of an ongoing attitude of resignation for many returning students this fall, it is only an elaborate, self-righteous metaphor. A year is not like a person. A year cannot provide an answer when I pout and cry, “Why me?” It cannot be gracious, nor can it be callous. So for every remaining morning in Chicago, when my mother said that I am one day closer to moving into college, I had to absolve myself of the contempt for these years, that it would not turn inward, recalling that time is an abstraction. It follows, then, that as an abstraction, time does not choose to deal out serendipity to its favorites, so it does not choose to deal out misfortune to its prisoners.
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“The years of 2020 and 2021 have almost taken on personalities of their own, and though I foresee this observation as a source of an ongoing attitude of resignation for many returning students this fall, it is only an elaborate, self-righteous metaphor,” writes Matthew Turk.
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DUCKS Continued from page 1 doesn’t stop there. Looking back to the last match-up between Oregon and the Cardinal, the main storyline was the absence of three players, including quarterback Davis Mills ’21, due to a false positive COVID test. How will this weeks’ absences affect Stanford’s prospects? Is an upset still possible with a depleted roster? Jibriel Taha [JT]: Senior cornerback Ethan Bonner and junior cornerback Zahran Manley are the most important absences for the Cardinal this week, given that the secondary is already depleted due to the long-term absences of junior cornerback Salim Turner-Muhammad and junior safety Jonathan McGill. Despite missing the two juniors; however, the secondary has held up decently thus far, so an upset is definitely still possible with the current active roster. Jones and Filkins are both probable, and they’ll add another dimension to the offense and special teams if they appear on Saturday. Daniel Wu [DW]: Austin Jones’ availability is make-or-break for this Stanford offense. Jones is the best pass protector in the Cardinal RB room, adds the most in the passing game and allows junior RB Nathaniel Peat to do his best work ripping off big runs as a change-ofpace back. I’m also worried about the absence of starting right guard junior Branson Bragg; Stanford’s offensive line has not played spectacularly of late, and Oregon has a ferocious crew of pass rushers. The Cardinal have pulled off big wins while playing hurt, and the team’s depth is better than it has been in years, so I won’t rule out an upset. But the cards are stacked against the Stanford offense this week. Ells Boone [EB]: In my opinion, the biggest personnel loss for this week is Branson Bragg, as Daniel noted. Bragg has been the leader and anchor of the offensive line unit so far this season, so his absence will definitely be missed. In his place, junior Jake Hornibrook will slide in at the right guard spot. Hornibrook has started six games so far in his career. As a whole, the offensive line has struggled this year, so it’s never good to lose the main man of the group. Bragg being out definitely hurts the team’s chances (and the run game), but the upset is still possible thanks to sophomore quarterback Tanner McKee and the receiving corps. CZ: To put it lightly, the Cardinal started slow last weekend versus UCLA. Stanford scored no
points in the opening five possessions. How do they right the ship this week? Thus far, the undefeated Ducks, across four games, have only given up 14 total points in the opening quarter. How important is it for the Cardinal to start scoring early? JT: We know what the Stanford coaching staff wants to do out of the gate: establish the run. They haven’t done that this year, with running backs seemingly running into brick walls the majority of the time they get the ball. If that doesn’t change, the Cardinal will start slowly, and Oregon could take advantage and build an early lead. As we saw last week, this Stanford team has the ability to come back thanks to the play of McKee and the wide receiver corps. But an early deficit is never a good thing, and the slow start cost them the game against UCLA. DW: The Cardinal team isn’t really built to play from behind. An early score was pivotal to notching the upset against USC, and Shaw seems much more comfortable taking risks as a play-caller when his team is sitting on a lead. It might take a lucky break on one explosive play early in the game, like it did in the Coliseum. But that’s not a tall order — like Jibriel said, Stanford has the talent to score quickly when they need to. Hopefully, McKee’s slow start against UCLA was just from the nerves of a home opener, and hopefully he carries the momentum from his second half performance into the Oregon game. Side note: I’m still waiting for the Cardinal to recreate their vintage performance to upset a ranked Washington team last year, when they scored on their first four drives off nothing but dominant running. When can the Tunnel Workers’ Union step up and take over a game from the get go? EB: Stanford cannot afford to start from behind come Saturday. In order to have a fighting chance, David Shaw will have to get his offense off to a hot start in what could very well turn out to be a shootout. Even though the team can come from behind, you never want to rely on that, especially against the No. 3 team in the country. CZ: On the other side of the ball, Oregon scores the majority of its points in the final quarter (13 per game), while the Cardinal are only averaging eight points in that same span. If it’s a close game, how does Stanford ensure it finishes strong, too? (P.S. in that 2018 shocker at Autzen, the Cardinal overcame a 17point halftime deficit to win in OT, but few current Stanford personnel were even present at that game. Does the Cardinal currently have the weapons and experience to create a similar last-second surge?)
The Stanford Daily JT: I think so. I was excited to see what McKee could have done to complete the comeback against UCLA had he gotten the ball back — but it was not meant to be, as UCLA staged an almost seven-minute, 75yard, touchdown drive to seal the game in the fourth quarter, denying the offense that opportunity. Stanford’s wide receiver core has given opposing defenses fits, with junior Elijah Higgins, sophomore John Humphreys and senior Brycen Tremayne using their size to their advantage in the typical Cardinalwide-receiver way; all are at least 6foot-3 and over 200 pounds. McKee has been great so far and clearly has good chemistry with the WR core. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if these players stage a comeback at some point this season. DW: I’m right with Jibriel. The Cardinal passing attack has been irresistible this season and was at its most explosive in crunch time against UCLA. Nothing is off the table if McKee can keep his connection with Higgins, Humphreys and Tremayne going — shout out also to sophomore wide receiver Bryce Farrell, who had a breakout game against the Bruins and gives McKee a speedster to pair with his jump-ball NBA receivers. But the Stanford defense needs to play its part, too. That legendary 2018 comeback was made possible by a timely forced fumble and airtight pass coverage in overtime. Either junior cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly needs to get back to his ballhawking ways or the Cardinal need to rediscover the clutch magic that saw them force two fourthquarter fumbles last season. EB: Yes, as Jibriel and Daniel mentioned, Stanford definitely has the weapons to win the game late in the fourth quarter. My only worry though: can the Cardinal defense hold off the Ducks in an end of game
scenario? McKee and company have already shown they can make a comeback, but the loss to UCLA happened because the defense could not get a final stop. As long as the passing attack is firing on all cylinders and the defense can just get a stop, Stanford has a chance if it comes down to a close game late in the fourth quarter. CZ: The Cardinal struggled against UCLA’s run at last week’s home-opener. Now, they face the (arguably more lethal) Ducks, who are averaging 200+ rushing yards per game. What adjustments, if any, should Stanford be making in order to contain RB CJ Verdell (who averages 5.6 yards per carry)? JT: It’s not just against UCLA they struggled, it’s been all season, giving up 200, 185, 247 and 204 in their four games, respectively. Shaw knows how pressing of an issue this is and on Saturday said. “Bottom line is when you do have guys there, now you’ve got to bring guys down ... Like I said early on, if you can run the ball like they were able to and play the game in second and five or less, that’s a tough one.” It seems like it’s much more than a tackling issue, and Shaw and defense coordinator Lance Anderson have to change things up if the Cardinal want a chance to pull off the upset. DW: Stanford was just plain bullied by UCLA in the trenches last week, and a lack of talent and depth on the defensive line won’t fix itself overnight. There must be some technical things Anderson can tune up this week. It was distressing to see Stanford defenders once again get absolutely flummoxed by zone reads, but, to be honest, I think the Cardinal’s most realistic chance on Saturday is to keep pace in a shootout. This Stanford defense can absolutely come up with a game-
changing turnover, but they won’t be stonewalling CJ Verdell all game. EB: I agree with Daniel, I don’t know if the Cardinal really can hold Verdell in check for the entire game. The best defense in this case may just be a great offense, where Tanner McKee leads his unit back to knot the score each possession. Stanford has struggled with the run all season, and, with another dual threat quarterback walking into Stanford Stadium on Saturday in Anthony Brown, it may be a rough afternoon for Cardinal fans. CZ: Oregon averages 38.8 points per game and, on average, holds its opponents to just 19.5. Score predictions for this weekend? JT: Stanford 24, Oregon 38 — Stanford hasn’t proven they can stop the run or run the ball themselves, and now they face the No. 3 team in the country. I’m expecting a solid game from McKee, and hey, Oregon has played teams close this year, so maybe this is the time it burns them. But on paper, the clear advantage belongs to the Ducks. DW: Stanford 42, Oregon 35 (OT) — The last time I picked Stanford in a game I thought the Cardinal had little business winning, it worked out, so here goes. Stanford channels the spirit of their legendary 2012 and 2013 spoiler games and stuns the college football world. If Jones remains out or the offensive line has another off-game, though, take this with a grain of salt. EB: Stanford 31, Oregon 42 — Oregon’s run proves to be too much for the Stanford defense, and the Cardinal offense cannot quite keep the pace. I think it will be closer than most around the country do, but with Stanford still missing some key guys, this one falls the wrong way for the Cardinal.
GOLF
the Cardinal quickly closed in on San Jose State and UCLA. Sturdza birdied the second, fifth, seventh and ninth holes en route to a four-under-par 32. Krauter birdied her first two holes and did not make a bogey during her opening nine. Zhang made four birdies to go against one bogey, as she ascended to the top of the individual leaderboard. By the time Stanford made the turn to the back nine, its five-shotdeficit had turned into a one-shotlead. The Cardinal never looked back. Nine holes later, Sturdza put the finishing touches on a masterful five-under-par 67. Sturdza’s 67 was the lowest round of the Molly and took her into a tie for second place. The only golfer Sturdza could not
beat was fellow freshman Zhang. In Zhang’s first event at the collegiate level, she played nearly mistake-free golf. She led the field in bogey avoidance, only recording four holes over par for the tournament. In the end, her threeunder-par total gave her a threestroke victory over Sturdza and San Jose State senior Natasha Andrea Oon. By winning in her first start, Zhang joined an impressive list of Cardinal golfers. Heck in 2021 and Andrea Lee in 2016 were the most recent to win in their debuts, while Ye won in her second start in 2019. Zhang and Stanford women’s golf will look to carry their momentum from the Molly to their next tournament, the Windy City Collegiate Classic, which begins Oct. 4.
Continued from page 6 round 73. Krauter and Englemann shot 74 and 76, respectively, to round out the Cardinal’s day one scoring. While Stanford did not play to its full potential during Monday’s 36 holes, it remained within five shots of San Jose State and UCLA. In team golf, a five-shot-lead can be eliminated in a matter of holes, as volatile teams trade birdies and bogeys. On the front nine of the final round, Stanford did not make many bogeys — Zhang, Sturdza and Krauter all got off to hot starts, and
BOOK DEAL
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ways the same few names being cast in the film industry for Asian roles. TSD: What kind of impact do you hope your book will leave on your readers? KZ: I’m hoping to spread an understanding of how big and diverse the Asian diaspora is. You can’t just clump and cluster Asians under one label. You can’t assume all the same experiences because there are so many unique experiences based on your ethnicity, socioeconomic status or who your parents are. “Crazy Rich Asians” is one of my favorite books, so there are many similarities between “Crazy Rich Asians” and my book in terms of a glamorous setting. But once readers dive into my novel,, I think they will realize it is quite different. The main character of my book, Samantha, comes from a working-class background and the characters portrayed in my story all have different portrayals that are equally valid. On a lighter note though, I’d like my book to be a dose of fun. It makes you feel like you’re on a beach vacation where you don’t have to take life too seriously even if things aren’t going that great. TSD: As a recent college graduate yourself, what advice would you give to other young students who want to go into writing and publishing? KZ: My advice would be to always write something that you would love and want to pay for, not just something that you think is trendy or what the market wants. Another tip is to read as much as you can because reading is the best way to get
an important role for fans of his music, and with such a consistent overall quality. Top Dawg Entertainment continues their run of modern prominence with their genuine star providing his fans with another quality work, hopefully just one of many more great projects in his future. Favorite Songs: “HB2U,” “Headshots (4r Da Locals),” “RIP Young,” “From The Garden,” “True Story” Album Score: 78/100 Check out my Spotify playlist, Best Songs of 2021,” by @nicholassligh and like it to follow along with some of my favorite songs of 2021 as the year progresses!
SENATE Continued from page 4 creasing student engagement and said that she is especially excited “about outreach and getting more student voices in play.” Santo added that an issue that currently exists is a lack of student knowledge about Honor Code policies. To remedy this, she proposed involving resident as-
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better at writing. Try to read books both from the genre you’re writing about or outside of your normal comfort zone. You might also find that your critical writer mindset will follow you even when you’re reading and not actually writing. For me, writing was something
that I was passionate about, but the day it becomes something that feels like a chore is the day I know I should take a step back from it. Writing can be stressful; however, it should never have a net negative impact on your life. You should never force yourself to write, so
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“Prospective student staff members are vetted for eligibility by campus partners including the Office of Community Standards,” Harris added. “Students are ineligible to serve as student staff if this vetting process yields allegations that resulted in past or upcoming suspension.” Gabriel said that SV Free hopes the posters will help enact concrete, visible change to combat sexual violence on campus. “Our hope is to bring accountability and to see at least some of our requests for better systems when it comes to what is happening in ResEd with sexual violence be put into place,” they said.
sistants (RAs) in raising awareness. While Sanchez said the committee was told RAs did not have the capacity for additional training on academic misconduct, she said that training a community member to raise awareness is a good idea. Some senators said they were concerned about the redundancy of appointing a new member when academic and student advisors could potentially take on that role. The committee is exploring ideas to involve undergraduate students and generally fos-
ter greater awareness of the judicial process, according to Sanchez. Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU) President Christian Giadolor ’21 also provided an update from the executive branch to the Senate. Executives made a presentation about ASSU and the organization’s priorities for the steering committee of the Faculty Senate on Sept. 28, according to Giadolor. The members of the steering committee were particularly interested in the prospects of partnering with or coor-
dinating opportunities with the ASSU, Giadolor added. Senator Aden Beyene ’24 shared that she, Senator Emily Nichols ’23 and members of the Black Student Union are working to present a list of demands to the University regarding the administration’s response to Chaze Vinci’s ’23 racist rhetoric towards the Black community. The demands include financial reparations for Ujamaa House, an ethnic theme dorm that focuses “on the histories, issues, and cultures of the Black Di-
aspora,” as a significant part of Vinci’s rhetoric included calls to abolish Ujamaa, according to Beyene. The University has not responded to their outreach, according to Beyene. She and Nichols encouraged other Senators that were interested in being involved with the effort to reach out to them. “I think there’s strength in numbers when it comes to this, so I would really appreciate the aid and making sure admin actually hears our calls and demands,” Beyene said.
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Based on her experiences in the fashion magazine industry, Kyla Zhao’s debut book attempts to bring a fresh, vibrant escape from the monotony of everyday life. She took inspiration from “Crazy Rich Asians” and “The Devil Wears Prada,” and hopes the novel is as fun as it is impactful. don’t be too hard on yourself. This book was something I truly believed in personally so when things were difficult, I was still motivated and able to keep going.