Student Strike Brings Controversy, Chaos to Stanford Academic Life
On Wednesday, March 5, students nationwide skipped class as part of the Books not Bombs "student strike" to voice opposition to a possible war with Iraq. ....Full story in Front Page.....by Ryan J. Wisnesky

Affirmative Action Bubbles Hard to Burst
Bursting the Bubble, a panel discussion series founded this year to raise undergraduate awareness of national issues, held a panel on affirmative action on Tuesday, March 4. ....Full story in Front Page.....by Bob Sensenbrenner

The University Must Take Responsibility
Like most colleges in this country, Stanford has become a hotbed of student protests against the impending war against Iraq. These demonstrations come from a rich history of protest here at the University, and so the recent outpouring of events relating to Iraq should come as little surprise to Stanford students. As a paper committed to encouraging political awareness on campus, the Stanford Review welcomes efforts that foster understanding and awareness for issues of which the typical Stanford student frequently has little knowledge, an unfortunate product of our so-called "bubble." ....Full story in Editorial.....by the Editorial Board

The News in Brief
Read about the latest news events around campus ....Full story in News

Author of Fast Food Nation Speaks at Kresge
On March 4, Eric Schlosser, author of the book Fast Food Nation, addressed a packed audience at Kresge Auditorium about how the fast-food industry effects the U.S. In his book, Mr. Schlosser argues that, in general, the fast food industry commits severe injustices against both its workers and its consumers. ....Full story in News.....by Charles Hallford

Vigil Honors Victims of Terrorism
Imagine that you are on the Marguerite, heading to your dorm or the shopping center or even classes; it's still winter, so it doesn't seem too unusual when people wearing a large winter coat steps on the bus. A few minutes later, the bus pulls up to another stop. ....Full story in News.....by Daniel Foley

Beinin Watch
Joel Beinin, Professor of Middle Eastern History, has been accused on numerous occasions of speaking out in support of terrorist organizations and of spearheading antisemitic practices at Stanford. This section is dedicated to keeping the Stanford community informed as to his actions in the hopes of forcing Professor Beinin to account for his actions. ....Full story in Beinin Watch

The End of Equal Protection
In the Affirmative Action case now before the Supreme Court, the State of Michigan is arguing that its law school's student body must be racially diverse in order for education to be effective. Preferential admission standards for black students, in other words, are not for the benefit of these black students; they are for the benefit of white students, who would otherwise not be privy to the augmented educational situation provided by black students. ....Full story in Opinion.....by Alec Rawls

"Silly Student Strike"
As a conservative, I place tremendous value on the right to freedom of speech. It allows me to practice my religion openly, to dress as I desire, and even to write for this newspaper. Regardless of the cause, I wholeheartedly support anyone's right to peaceable assembly. In fact, even though I am not party to the current anti-war movement, I consider myself fortunate to have witnessed the increase in political involvement that has occurred on campus since I first came here last September. My distaste for the Books not Bombs student strike that took place on March 5 does not stem from any blanket desire to suppress anti-war sentiment. ....Full story in Opinion.....by Laura Surma

Hate Crimes Punish People's Thoughts
I have heard many different people make several ill-considered arguments in favor of hate crimes legislation. While I don't agree with any of them, I can see with most of them where they are coming from and the logical processes by which they arrive at their conclusions. ....Full story in Opinion.....by Kathy Hart

University Singers Impress
Ever since I joined the Stanford University Singers last fall, I have become resigned to the fact that few Stanford students are actually aware of its existence. While most students recognize the Chamber Chorale, many of these same students meet the mention of a University Singers concert with puzzled expressions or blank stares. ....Full story in Opinion.....by Ming Zhu

Reader Provides Different Story
Read a letter to the editor. ....Full story in Letters to the Editor

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