Rebecca Sachs

Interview with Ryan Peacock, Candidate for ASSU Exec

by Rebecca Sachs

Why are you running for ASSU Executive and what experiences qualify you for the job? Jonathan and I are running for ASSU Executive because we believe our depth and breadth of experience qualifies us to run the most efficient and productive executive office.  Our skill sets complement each other.  As a two term legislative member [...]

Interview with Two Dope Boys in a Caddylack

by Rebecca Sachs

The Stanford Review’s exclusive interview with Billy Kemper and Josh Meisel. Why are your slate running for ASSU Executive? What are your slate’s goals at this point? We  want to give the students a voice. This school thinks they can just  tell the kids what to do; whatever the principle says goes. But we’re  not gonna take it anymore. Kids rule! Which issues affecting the Stanford University do you believe will be at the forefront of voters’ minds as they evaluate your slate? A lot of people are worried  about the economy. What are marginal costs? How do you determine a  [...]

Interview with Stephanie Werner, Candidate for ASSU Vice President

by Rebecca Sachs

As a follow up to my interview with ASSU Exec candidate Thom Scher (11), I met with his running mate Stephanie Werner (11) to discuss accountability in the ASSU, the competition, and the Wellness Room. Thom and Stephanie’s Platform is available at http://www.stanford.edu/~tscher/platform.pdf What do you see as the biggest responsibility of the Vice President [...]

Interview with the No Rain Campaign!

by Rebecca Sachs

The Stanford Review‘s exclusive interview with Katherine Heflin and Daniel Leifer. The slate also has a video posted to YouTube. Why are your slate running for ASSU Executive? What are your slate’s goals at this point? KH: We thought this year’s election for ASSU executive might turn out to be a joke. None of the [...]

Review Exclusive: ASSU Exec Candidate Thom Scher’s First Official Interview

by Rebecca Sachs

I sat down with Thom Scher (11), candidate for ASSU Exec, for his first official interview of the election season on Tuesday afternoon. Scher shares his qualifications, discusses key issues in the race, and reflects on the Gobaud administration in this Stanford Review exclusive*. Why are you running for ASSU Executive? What are your slate’s [...]

Demonstrations Over Israeli Ambassador

by Kyle Huwa

Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren’s speech draws protestors from both sides and attempts to improve dialogue on campus.

Getting Involved with the ASSU

by Rebecca Sachs

There are hundreds of ASSU positions available for interested students.

Records Reveal Illicit Spending

by Rebecca Sachs

A personal charge at Macy’s on the 2008-09 Undergraduate Senate’s credit card raises further questions about the ASSU’s financial accountability.

Admissions Vague on Political Life

by Rebecca Sachs

Contradictory as university considers political awareness a priority.

Moral Foundations of Capitalism

by Rebecca Sachs

New class examines the various defenses for the capitalist system.