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Peter “Sax Man” Lindener Weighs in on Occupy

by Matthew Tappert

Mat Tappert discusses Occupy with White Plaza’s “Sax man,” Peter Lindener.

A Case for Limited Police Activity

by Matthew Tappert

Mat Tappert’s views on the Stanford Police’s priorities.

Eliminating Tuition: A Return to Stanford’s Founding Vision

by Matthew Tappert

One of Stanford’s founding principles was that it would not charge tuition. Over a century later, Matthew Tappert believes it is possible for us to imagine a tuition-free University.

Mat Tappert argues that Stanford is ready to eliminate tuition for all students.

The Past and Present of Stanford’s Academic Interests in Russia

by Matthew Tappert

Interest in Russia at Stanford begins to rise after years of lull following the Cold War.

Imagining Freshman Year Without IHUM

by Matthew Tappert

Ever since the 1920s, the Stanford administration has grappled with the issue of designing an integrated first-year curriculum. The curriculum would aim to foster a bond of intellectual camaraderie among incoming freshmen, while at the same time preparing new students for the high-level of intellectual rigor that will be expected of them during their college [...]

South Carolina Republicans Boo the Golden Rule

by Matthew Tappert

The January 16 GOP debate in South Carolina began in a manner that has now become customary of the Republican debates: the candidates spent a large chunk of time berating each other on their past records and quibbling like school children.