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Holiday worship and music at Memorial Church

Worship services, choral performances, and more are open to the campus and surrounding communities during the winter holiday season.

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Navigating the fog of war: Stanford’s discussion on media coverage of the Israel-Hamas war

Journalism lecturer Janine Zacharia discussed the challenges news media face when reporting on the Middle East conflict.

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Student art on display through Dec. 8

This year’s Undergraduate Juried Exhibition is a multimedia experience that addresses themes of immigration, the environment, identity, and more.

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Plant-based pads could alleviate ‘period poverty’

An open-source process for turning sisal fibers into absorbent material for menstrual pads will make hygiene products more accessible and sustainable.

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Middle East experts explore deep-rooted challenges in Israel-Hamas war

A dialogue with Dennis Ross and Ghaith al-Omari examined the historical intricacies and resolution challenges of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

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Cell phone data show big cities foster socioeconomic segregation

Cellphone data show that people in large cities have few opportunities for even brief interactions with those outside their socioeconomic bracket. Intentional urban design choices could encourage more diverse interactions.

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Iris Nemani named director of Stanford Live

The interdisciplinary arts and culture leader will oversee programming in Stanford’s arts district and have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty in the department of music and beyond. She joins the Stanford Live team on April 1.

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COVID-19 vaccinations reduced the risk of preterm birth

Thousands of premature deliveries may have been prevented by immunization against the coronavirus, according to a new study led by Stanford sociologist Florencia Torche.

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Beat Cal

Fountains ran red this week and the train whistle blew on the hour as the Cardinal prepared to face the Bears – and reclaim the Axe, the Axe, the Axe! – at Saturday’s 126th Big Game.

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Stanford Libraries highlights Native and Indigenous authors

Stanford Libraries is highlighting a collection of books by Native and Indigenous authors this month in celebration of Native American Heritage Month.

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