Sofia Gonzalez-Rodriguez

Dec 6, 2023 | stanforddaily.com | Linda Sue Liu |Sofia Gonzalez-Rodriguez

Some say the unifying Stanford experience is CS 106A, a class that many will have taken during their student career. We say that it is the arts. A look at class enrollment data reveals the arts’ central position in student life. The Department of Music sees a total of 1,573 enrollments during this fall quarter, ranking seventh among the most enrolled undergraduate departments.

Nov 1, 2023 | stanforddaily.com | Sofia Gonzalez-Rodriguez

It would be an understatement to call Puerto Rican urban music phenomenon Bad Bunny (born Benito Martinez Ocasio) a well-known artist. With his last blockbuster album “Un Verano Sin Ti” ranking Billboard’s No. 1 most popular in 2022, Martinez Ocasio has come a long way from his first song on Soundcloud in 2016. And yet, at the height of his fame, el conejo malo seemed to stumble from grace.

May 28, 2023 | stanforddaily.com | Itzel Luna |Sofia Gonzalez-Rodriguez

Last year, the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (which helps run the CSRE programs) was given the green light and funds by the Department of Humanities and Sciences to hire an associate director for three of its programs. This position was created to foster community among the various academic programs in CSRE and address criticism from students and faculty for its limited course options and teaching staff inconsistency.

May 5, 2023 | stanforddaily.com | Sofia Gonzalez-Rodriguez

Mascots play an indispensable role on any school campus. Beyond entertaining at sporting games, they facilitate dialogue with the student body. Of all mascots, though, one surely stands out for its ability to hype up a crowd with unparalleled spontaneous, funky energy — the Stanford Tree. Last Saturday, Stanford’s unofficial mascot officially inaugurated its 45th heir: Emily Rodriguez ’26.

Feb 23, 2023 | stanforddaily.com | Sofia Gonzalez-Rodriguez

A great espresso comes from coffee grounds, hot water and a pressure of about 9 bars, or 130 PSI (pounds per square inch). Just like the bitter bean of its métier, beloved student spot Coffee House (CoHo) became delicious under pressure. From the uphill battle of its inception to the uncertainty of recent pandemic years, the CoHo’s history is a rich one. It comes as no surprise, then, that its contribution to the student body has been profound.