Category: Stanford University

This Stanford Freshman Wants His Play to Represent India

Ryan Agarwal, a Cardinal shooting guard who was born in Texas, is hoping to increase Indian representation in the N.C.A.A. and beyond.
Black Americans Are Much More Likely to Face Tax Audits, Study Finds

A new report documents systemic discrimination in how the I.R.S. selects taxpayers to be audited, with implications for a debate on the agency’s funding.
Is Something This Good Even Possible?

I kept saying to my friends: “I have no idea why he likes me.”
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents Under Scrutiny in FTX Collapse

The FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s mother and father, who teach at Stanford Law School, are under scrutiny for their connections to their son’s crypto business.
New Endorsements for College Athletes Resurface an Old Concern: Sex Sells

Female college athletes are making millions thanks to their large social media followings. But some who have fought for equity in women’s sports worry that their brand building is regressive.
Women’s College Basketball Has Lots of Talent at the Top

South Carolina and the other top teams have high expectations, of course. But there are some upstart teams with chances to make a deep run, too.
Who Gets the Last Word on Steve Jobs? He Might.

When Laurene Powell Jobs unveiled a website dedicated to the story of her late husband, historians wondered if it could change how influential people burnish their legacies.