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Community remembers beloved Perry the donkey from 'Shrek'

Jan 15, 2025 | stanforddaily.com | Oriana Riley

Students who cycle, run or stroll off-campus on Bol Park’s bike path often slow their motion to stop and greet the Barron Park donkeys, a small herd of donkeys that live in a sanctuary just under two miles from EVGR. In recent weeks, however, these visits have been more frequent and more solemn, paying respect to Perry the donkey, who died earlier this month.
Stanford graduate workers secure wage increase in contract with University

Nov 13, 2024 | stanforddaily.com | Oriana Riley

The Stanford Graduate Workers Union (SGWU) announced a tentative agreement with the University Wednesday, citing “transformative gains” in financial security on campus, and urged union members to ratify the contract. The tentative agreement successfully averted a strike — which could disrupt classes and slowdown grading — that was set to begin Wednesday morning.
Local election results: Adam Schiff ’82 scores Senate seat

Nov 7, 2024 | stanforddaily.com | Caroline Chen |Oriana Riley

While the presidential race was almost immediately called for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in California after polls closed on Tuesday, many results further down the ballot for the state have taken longer to announce. Democratic candidate and current U.S. House Rep. Adam Schiff ’82 won California’s open Senate seat and former San Jose mayor Sam Liccardo won the House seat for CA-16, which represents Stanford. Democratic House Rep.
Donald Trump wins 2024 presidential election in major conservative comeback

Nov 6, 2024 | stanforddaily.com | Oriana Riley |George Porteous

Former President Donald Trump regained control over three swing states to be elected the nation’s 47th president early Wednesday morning. The Associated Press declared Trump winner just after 2:30 a.m. After holding a 43-electoral vote lead over Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Republican candidate tallied 277 votes — more than the 270 needed to win — when he captured Wisconsin, which had voted Democrat in the last presidential race.
An ode to Stanford Running Club

Oct 11, 2024 | stanforddaily.com | Oriana Riley

On a cold November day in 2022, I showed up to one of Stanford Running Club’s “claw runs” — informal, social runs that take place starting at the Claw Fountain several times a week. A girl (who unbeknownst to me would become one of my closest friends) hopped up on the fountain, explained that she would be leading seven miles at an easy pace and headed towards the foothills behind campus. At this point, I’d done several half-marathons.
Stanford Commencement to require tickets for guests

May 31, 2024 | stanforddaily.com | Hayden Thompson |Oriana Riley

Stanford’s main Commencement ceremony on June 16 will be a ticketed event in order to provide a “safe and enjoyable experience,” according to an email sent out to graduating students on Thursday. Eligible graduates will receive an email on June 4 with a link to request tickets for guests through the Stanford Athletics website and will have until June 11 at 11:59 p.m. to do so. Graduates will need to present their student ID to enter but do not need to request tickets for themselves.
Buildings restrict access after protesters disrupt engineering building

May 30, 2024 | stanforddaily.com | Oriana Riley

Several University buildings, which are usually unlocked during class hours on weekdays, now require a Stanford ID card to enter, according to signs posted across buildings. These restrictions come after pro-Palestine protesters disrupted Building 570, a mechanical engineering building, while students were present on May 20. The Daily has reached out to the University for comment.
Protestors enter engineering building

May 25, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Oriana Riley

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Protestors enter engineering building

May 25, 2024 | stanforddaily.com | Oriana Riley

Demonstrators entered Building 570, a mechanical engineering building where students were present, as part of a march on Monday. Demonstrators vandalized the building’s interior and attempted to construct barricades, according to remarks made at Thursday’s Faculty Senate meeting by President Richard Saller. The University and Stanford’s Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) started an investigation into the event.
Match, Marry, Capitalize? A catalog of Stanford's matchmaking services

May 22, 2024 | stanforddaily.com | Oriana Riley

Leave it to Stanford students to use algorithms to search for love. While mathematically determined compatibility does not a lifelong partner make, Stanford matchmaking services have shown promise in nurturing love stories and capitalizing on humanity’s innate desire to not end up alone. Here’s how matchmakers have attempted to help the Stanford community find love, friendships and business partners.