The real price of athletics at Stanford Op Ed March 1, 2015 5 Comments Rather than criticize the Athletic Department for its (relatively efficient) expenditures, Majerovitz and the wider Stanford community should focus on the unique exposure and diversity... Read More »
Athletics at Stanford: Reevaluating the idea of diversity Vihan Lakshman February 23, 2015 0 Comments Is the University making a tradeoff by placing an emphasis on athletics? Absolutely, but Stanford has always been about being more than a one-dimensional institution; it is about pushing the... Read More »
The price of athletics at Stanford Op Ed February 22, 2015 23 Comments It's time for us to consider whether Stanford's policies of heavy investment in athletic programs and recruitment are really in line with the university's mission. Regardless of what we decide to do,... Read More »
Football: Bowlsby offered Big 12 commissioner job Jacob Jaffe and Jack Blanchat May 3, 2012 1 Comment According to multiple sources, Stanford athletic director Bob Bowlsby has been offered the job of Big 12 commissioner and is expected to accept the job Read More »
Stanford athletes had access to list of ‘easy’ courses Amy Julia Harris and Ryan Mac and Ryan Mac March 9, 2011 0 Comments A drama class in “Beginning Improvising” and another in “Social Dances of North America III” were among dozens of classes on a closely guarded quarterly list distributed only to Stanford... Read More »
DAPER set to vacate Roble Gym Isaac Gateno February 24, 2011 1 Comment Tentative plans are in place for the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER) to vacate Roble Gym. Stanford Drama and Dance Division are slated to take over the space. Read More »
Cal to cut five varsity teams Caroline Caselli and Kabir Sawhney September 29, 2010 1 Comment In a press conference on Tuesday, UC-Berkeley Chancellor Robert Birgeneau and Athletic Director Sandy Barbour announced that California will eliminate five of its varsity athletic teams... Read More »