Riley Guggenhime – The Stanford Daily https://stanforddaily.com Breaking news from the Farm since 1892 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 18:48:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://stanforddaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-DailyIcon-CardinalRed.png?w=32 Riley Guggenhime – The Stanford Daily https://stanforddaily.com 32 32 204779320 Santa Clara County Library District Bookmobile visits Stanford https://stanforddaily.com/2017/09/02/santa-clara-county-library-district-bookmobile-visits-stanford/ https://stanforddaily.com/2017/09/02/santa-clara-county-library-district-bookmobile-visits-stanford/#respond Sat, 02 Sep 2017 08:00:58 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1129976 This summer, the Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) Bookmobile has been visiting Escondido Village biweekly and will continue its service to Stanford into the Fall. The purpose of the vehicle is to provide books to those who may have trouble accessing a library, such as seniors, children and families in areas with no access to a library.

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This summer, the Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) Bookmobile has been visiting Escondido Village biweekly and will continue its service to Stanford into the Fall. The purpose of the vehicle is to provide books to those who may have trouble accessing a library, such as seniors, children and families in areas with no access to a library.

The SCCLD Bookmobile provides service to seven cities, such as Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Milpitas, Campbell, Saratoga, Cupertino, Los Altos and the unincorporated parts of Santa Clara County.

Santa Clara County Library District Bookmobile visits Stanford
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The Bookmobile began serving the Escondido Village area after the county library at Stanford was closed, thus replacing the lost library service that the county is required to provide to every area.

“[The Bookmobile] has been trying to continue service to Escondido,” said Amytha Willard supervising librarian of Bookmobile Services. “[SCCLD] still gets funding from the area.”

The funding comes from property taxes of those in the Santa Clara County.

“[The customers] all have something in common, which is they all have limited access to a library,” Willard said. “We bring them the library service, whether it’s because they don’t get out of their building or they don’t leave their home, or they’re just too busy.”

Not only does the bookmobile carry books, but visitors can also take out many other forms of entertainment as well. The material in the bookmobile caters to visitors of all ages.

“We love being a part of the community, and we try to stay up to date in our collection,” Willard said. “We bring things that people want, and are relevant in their lives. We have music, video games, DVDs, and Blu-Ray. There’s something for everyone on the Bookmobile, which provides material for children, teens, and adults.”

The vehicle will continue to make stops at Stanford throughout the year.

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Ten free things to do this summer https://stanforddaily.com/2017/08/11/ten-free-things-to-do-this-summer/ https://stanforddaily.com/2017/08/11/ten-free-things-to-do-this-summer/#respond Fri, 11 Aug 2017 08:00:57 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1129710 As August is quickly approaching, we’re all running out of summer activities - especially ones that fit a student’s budget! Here are 10 fun and free things to do this summer!

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As August is quickly approaching, we’re all running out of summer activities – especially ones that fit a student’s budget! Here are 10 fun and free things to do this summer!

1. A Day at the Beach

Half Moon Bay offers free beach access at several spots such as Bean Hollow, Poplar Beach, and Montara State Beach. These beaches are beautiful to explore, and even swim at if you get lucky with nice weather. Additionally, you can bike or drive along the coast or explore the quaint town of Half Moon Bay.

2. Local Hike

Ten free things to do this summer
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Around the Bay Area, there are many opportunities for hiking, whether you are looking for something easy or more difficult. The Stanford Dish is a paved hike leading to a radio telescope, and this hike is very popular for locals! Alternatively, Hidden Villa offers a great hiking trail. In the Portola Redwoods State Park, you can hike a beautiful trail in the woods on either a five or seven mile loop.

3. Jelly Belly Factory

The Jelly Belly Museum in Fairfield offers great tours and is free for everyone! The Factory is a must-see, and the ¼ mile self guided tour includes free samples along the way! The museum is located about an hour and a half out of Stanford, so take your friends along and make a road trip out of the outing!

4. Concerts in the Park

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At Fremont Park in downtown Menlo park, free concerts are offered every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 until August 9th! Palo Alto’s concerts also start at 6:30 and bands play every Saturday. Bring along your friends, family, and a picnic blanket to listen to some great music!

5. Movies on the Square

Ending August 31, Redwood City offers Movies on the Square located in Courthouse Square. The films start at 8:45pm, and are fun for both kids and adults. Some upcoming showings include La La Land on August 3, Finding Dory on August 10, and Rouge One on August 17. You do not need to book tickets, but seating is first come first serve!

6. San Francisco Walking Tour

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Explore the beautiful city of San Francisco for free with a self guided walking tour. Companies such as Free Tours By Foot and Wild SF Walking Tours offer unique self guided tours of the city. These businesses provide itineraries, which makes for a fun day with very little planning.

7. Lick Observatory

At the Lick Observatory, you can explore the beautiful views the Santa Clara Valley from both inside and outside the observatory. For free, visitors learn about the history of the observatory, shop at the gift shop, and have access to several lookouts and telescopes.

8. Free Yoga

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Every second and fourth Wednesday of each month, the Patagonia store in Palo Alto offers free yoga classes from 6-7pm. Also, local Lululemon stores offer complimentary yoga classes, but without a consistent date. These classes are a great opportunity to meet new people, and to relax and get some exercise!

9. Visit a Museum

If you’re under 18, the SFMOMA is free to visit! If you’re not, no worries! San Francisco’s Japanese Tea Garden, The Autodesk Gallery, and Camerawork Museum are all free, along with many others. Closer to Stanford, the university’s Cantor Arts Center is free, and so is the Museum of American Heritage.

10. Walk the Golden Gate Bridge

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Walking the Golden Gate Bridge is always a good option on a nice day. Biking is a great alternative as well! There are several spots to view the bridge from after you cross, such as Baker Beach, Fort Point, and Battery Spencer!

 

Contact Riley Guggenhime at 20rguggenhime ‘at’ castilleja.org. 

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Women’s swim announces newly endowed coaching position https://stanforddaily.com/2017/06/27/womens-swim-announces-newly-endowed-coaching-position/ https://stanforddaily.com/2017/06/27/womens-swim-announces-newly-endowed-coaching-position/#respond Tue, 27 Jun 2017 08:00:38 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1129244 The Stanford women’s swimming announced a newly endowed coaching position made possible by a gift from Paul Violich and family on June 20. The endowment is used to sponsor excellence in coaching, and the first recipient is head coach Greg Meehan.

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Women's swim announces newly endowed coaching position
Swimming endowment recipient and head coach, Greg Meehan (DAVID BERNAL/isiphotos.com)

The Stanford women’s swimming announced a newly endowed coaching position made possible by a gift from Paul Violich and family on June 20. The endowment is used to sponsor excellence in coaching, and the first recipient is head coach Greg Meehan.

Paul Violich ’57 MBA ’62 was a Cardinal swimmer and water polo player, and he now resides in the Bay Area where he raised his five kids. Violich also played rugby during his time as a graduate student.

Violich told Swimming World Magazine that “our gift to endow the women’s coaching position follows my long connection with Stanford Athletics, and I am proud of the [athletics] department’s phenomenal success.”

Head swim coach at Stanford, Greg Meehan, has expressed gratitude for the generosity of the Violich Family, along with the rest of the swimming community.

“Paul and his family have made an incredible commitment to the legacy of Stanford swimming,” Meehan told Swimming World. “The impact on the present and future scholar-athletes in our program will be felt for a very long time.”

In Stanford’s history, a total of 24 positions in the athletics department have been endowed. The donation from the Violich Family is one of several coaching endowments in the past few years. In 2016, the Football team’s quarterback coaching position was endowed, as well as an endowment to Football’s defensive coordinator position in honor of Willie Shaw.

“I am thrilled to have a family that is so passionate about Stanford Athletics be proud to connect their name to such a successful program and coach,” said athletics director Bernard Muir on Go Stanford.

This past season, the Stanford Women’s Swim team claimed the Division One NCAA championship title for the first time since 1998. The Cardinal was led to victory by Olympians Katie Ledecky ’20 and Simone Manuel ’18.

 

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