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Victor Davis Hanson: Illegal immigrants do not want 'to become citizens of the United States nor to return to Mexico'

By South SFV Today | May 29, 2024

Victor Davis Hanson, in his book, “Mexifornia,” said the contemporary trend away from immigrants following assimilation when they enter the U.S. means they live in the country but do not "become citizens of the United States nor to return to Mexico," and as a result they never find a place in either culture.

Design-build seminar showcases 'Tree Urchin' at Stanford

By South SFV Today | May 29, 2024

The culminating project for the design-build seminar Responsive Structures is a 23-foot-high outdoor contemplation space installed in front of the Anderson Collection. Made of wood salvaged from a California wildfire, the structure is a testament to harmonious coexistence and the transformative power of design. Uni-no-Ki, or Tree Urchin, is open to the public through May 31, and small-scale process models built by students are on display in the museum lobby.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Santa Clara County in week ending May 25?

By South SFV Today | May 28, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Santa Clara County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where was the cheapest place to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Santa Clara County in week ending May 25?

By South SFV Today | May 27, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Santa Clara County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Santa Clara County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 25

By South SFV Today | May 26, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Santa Clara County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

Santa Clara County weekly recap of home sales during week ending May 18

By South SFV Today | May 25, 2024

There were 278 reported residential sales in Santa Clara County in the week ending May 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

Stanford hosts annual BeWell Wellness Fairs with activities for all

By South SFV Today | May 24, 2024

Hundreds of faculty and staff attended Stanford University's annual spring BeWell Wellness Fairs on May 8 at Stanford Redwood City and on May 21 on the Stanford campus. Attendees participated in various activities, including music, free giveaways, therapy dogs, a farmers market, dance demonstrations, complimentary bike tune-ups, and more. Remote employees also joined virtually, engaging in a raffle and virtual Zumba sessions.

Stanford launches new center focused on interdisciplinary research on asian american issues

By South SFV Today | May 24, 2024

After decades of advocacy from faculty, alumni, and students, Stanford University has launched the Asian American Research Center at Stanford (AARCS) to connect and expand interdisciplinary research on Asian American issues. Housed in the School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S), the center aims to provide a research home for faculty, students, and the public while supporting and expanding scholarship on Asian Americans.

Victor Davis Hanson: Illegal immigration ‘turns a stubborn problem of assimilation into a social tragedy’

By South SFV Today | May 23, 2024

Victor Davis Hanson, in his book, “Mexifornia,” said illegal immigration has been detrimental to both American and other culture and has led to "a social tragedy."

Native American Cultural Center celebrates five decades at Stanford

By South SFV Today | May 22, 2024

In the 1970s, a group of Stanford students acquired two rooms on the ground floor of Old Union and established the Native American Cultural Center (NACC). Over the decades, this space has evolved into a vibrant hub for numerous Native student organizations on campus. The NACC has significantly influenced the Stanford experience for Native and Indigenous students and has impacted the university's cultural fabric.

Seminar series explores role of data in humanities

By South SFV Today | May 22, 2024

In today’s digital age, data is omnipresent. From smartphones to voting behaviors, the amount of data generated and collected is unprecedented. This data holds the potential to reveal profound insights about our world but also raises several questions: What biases influence particular data sets? How do we assign authentic and accurate meaning to data? What are its social and political implications? Where should it be stored, and who should own it?

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Rep. Sherman votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By SFV Today | 10 months ago

U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

Stanford women's rowing team clinches third consecutive Pac-12 Championship

By South SFV Today | May 21, 2024

Stanford University's women's rowing team has secured its third consecutive conference title, sweeping the 2024 Pac-12 Women’s Rowing Championships held on Lake Natoma in Gold River, California. The team achieved wins in all scoring races by at least 6 seconds over its conference rivals, culminating the day with the regatta’s maximum 45.5 points.

Stanford professor champions 'math-ish' thinking for inclusive education

By South SFV Today | May 21, 2024

Jo Boaler, a professor at Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE), is championing a fresh approach to mathematics. Boaler advocates for an educational shift that encourages students to embrace numbers with curiosity and playfulness, rather than anxiety or dread.

Stanford student Yannie Tan: A synesthetic journey through sound and color

By South SFV Today | May 21, 2024

Yannie Tan's life has been shaped by sound from an early age. Born to a Malaysian father and Vietnamese mother, she grew up speaking Mandarin and Cantonese respectively. At the tender age of four, she started learning Spanish while simultaneously training as a classical pianist.

Stanford Solar Physicist Shares Surprising Facts About the Sun

By South SFV Today | May 21, 2024

Shea Hess Webber, a solar physicist with the Hansen Experimental Physics Laboratory group at Stanford, offers unique insights into the mysteries of the sun. Her fascination with celestial bodies was sparked by an unusual childhood experience. "One of my siblings went through this phase where they were convinced they were an alien, and would tell anybody who would listen that the Mothership was coming back for them," said Hess Webber. This ignited her interest in studying stars, astronomy, and physics.

Stanford's student-run service offers safe, free rides on campus

By South SFV Today | May 21, 2024

On a typical Friday night, Stanford senior Jacqueline Becerra is often seen hopping into a 5-SURE van. The service, run by students, offers her a safe and free ride to her destination – the Enchanted Broccoli Forest (EBF), an undergraduate theme house. “I love 5-SURE. It makes me feel safe,” said Becerra, who uses the service about once a week.

Stanford's Clayman Institute for Gender Research celebrates 50 years

By South SFV Today | May 20, 2024

The Clayman Institute for Gender Research, a prominent hub at Stanford University, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The institute, committed to exploring significant questions related to gender equality, has evolved into a space where experts, scholars, and students collaborate on various projects. These include investigating the impact of COVID-19 on intimate partner violence in homes and creating an archive of letters detailing experiences of sexual harassment sent during the #MeToo movement.

Stanford University announces major art installations by Alia Farid and Camille Utterback

By South SFV Today | May 19, 2024

Stanford University's Public Art Committee has announced two major art installations to be unveiled on campus in the next academic year. The renowned sculptor and filmmaker Alia Farid has been selected to create a temporary work as part of the Stanford Plinth Project, while interactive installation artist and Stanford faculty member Camille Utterback has been commissioned to develop a permanent work for Stanford’s new Data Science and Computation Complex (DSCC).

Understanding how wildfires alter soil chemistry: A study review

By South SFV Today | May 19, 2024

The escalating prevalence of extensive, enduring wildfires in recent years can lead to alterations in soil chemistry, impacting water contamination, air quality, and plant growth. However, these changes are often inadequately monitored and seldom incorporated into post-fire recovery strategies or risk evaluations. This is according to a review study published on May 14 in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment.