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sports2 days ago•2 min saved

Notre Dame’s 58-7 Stanford Win Highlights Defensive Depth and Upcoming BYU Test

Notre Dame defeated Stanford 58-7 to reach a 6-0 record, demonstrating significant defensive depth by performing well without four key players. Coach Marcus Freeman emphasized the importance of preparation and depth, noting that the team’s success relies on consistent practice habits. The Irish are now preparing for a Top 10 matchup against BYU, marking their first test against a nationally ranked contender this season.

via Irish Sports Daily|

#byu #college-football #marcus-freeman

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Cantwell, Dunnigan Highlight Canes' Stanford Opener Prep

Miami Hurricanes enter Friday night’s opener at Stanford with a strong emphasis on young talent and depth: five-star freshman Jackson Cantwell is expected to log significant guard snaps, safety JJ Dunnigan has drawn rave reviews and should rotate in early, and LB Mo Toure will be used in multiple looks. Coach Shannon Dawson plans a deep rotation at receiver and running back, with Malachi Toney, Cooper Barkate, Joshua Moore, Daylyn Upshaw and Vandrevius Jacobs in heavy duty, plus redshirt freshmen and transfers adding versatility on the line and defense. Cristobal touts Miami’s rebuild and rising national appeal, noting the program’s emphasis on depth, competition, and a “run-by-committee” approach to the backfield.

via Miami Herald|

#canes #college-football #miami-hurricanes

technology1 month ago•33 min saved

Phoebe Gates Faces Scrutiny Over Stanford Secrets and Phia’s Cookie-Scandal

Phoebe Gates, Bill Gates’ daughter and Phia co‑founder, is in the spotlight after reports of a secret Stanford course that discussed exploiting power structures, and a Bloomberg‑backed probe into Phia’s browser extension that allegedly took credit for sales it didn’t drive. No charges have been filed against Gates or Kianni, with experts predicting civil remedies rather than criminal charges, while the saga intensifies scrutiny of privilege, influencer-backed startups, and online‑marketing practices.

via New York Post|

#cookie-stuffing #phia #phoebe-gates

technology3 months ago•90 min saved

Sundar Pichai Skips AI in Stanford Commencement Talk

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai spoke to Stanford graduates but did not mention AI in his remarks, a notable omission given AI’s prominence in tech and industry discussions.

via Forbes|

#ai #alphabet #commencement

technology4 months ago•7 min saved

Stanford grads walk out as Google CEO addresses ceremony amid AI protests

Dozens of Stanford graduates walked out during Sundar Pichai's keynote amid protests over Google's work with the US government and AI. Pichai largely dodged AI questions, joking about his surname, while protesters displayed signs such as 'ICE spies with Google AI' and highlighted concerns about AI's impact on jobs and civil liberties; the incident mirrors broader campus unease about AI and tech giants.

via BBC|

#ai #google #graduation

education4 months ago•15 min saved

Stanford grads boo Google CEO as Nimbus ties spark commencement protest

At Stanford’s 135th Commencement, Google/Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai faced boos and walkouts from graduates protesting Google’s ties to Israel and the $1.2 billion Nimbus cloud contract, even as a “People’s Commencement” on campus amplified Gaza activism; Pichai delivered a largely optimistic, broadly tech-neutral speech about making meaningful decisions, while campus activism around Gaza and divestment has persisted, including arrests and hunger strikes tied to antisemitism investigations at U.S. universities.

via The Mercury News|

#education #israel #project-nimbus

us-news4 months ago•24 min saved

Stanford Commencement Faces Walkout Over Nimbus Deal as Sundar Pichai Speaks

More than 100 Stanford graduates walked out of the commencement as Google CEO Sundar Pichai spoke, with chants of “Free, free Palestine” signaling protest over Google’s involvement in Project Nimbus, a cloud contract with Israel. Organized by Students for Justice in Palestine and No Tech for Apartheid, the demonstration highlighted concerns about how tech firms’ government partnerships could affect Palestinians. Pichai, a Stanford alumnus, continued his address focusing on optimism and adaptation amid the disruption, reflecting a broader wave of campus activism targeting Big Tech and AI issues.

via New York Post|

#google #palestine #pichai

science4 months ago•4 min saved

Stanford unveils 120-nm, label-free microscope for real-time live-cell imaging

Stanford researchers developed Interferometric Image Scanning Microscopy (iISM), a label-free instrument that reaches ~120-nanometer resolution inside living cells by merging interferometric scattering with array-based detection, enabling real-time observation of cellular structures with less light and no fluorescent labels. It complements fluorescence microscopy and opens new avenues for studying pathogen interactions, drug entry, and malaria-related cell changes, with plans to broaden access and collaborations.

via SciTechDaily|

#cell-biology #interferometric-scattering #label-free-imaging

sports4 months ago•26 min saved

Notre Dame Expands Football Slate With Stanford and Kent State

Notre Dame announced it will add future football games against Stanford and Kent State, expanding the Fighting Irish’s schedule with non-conference opponents.

via On3|

#college-football #kent-state #notre-dame

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

Notre Dame Announces 2027-28 Schedule: Kent State Debut and Stanford Legends Trophy Rematches

Notre Dame announced its 2027-28 football schedule, including a first-time home game against Kent State on Oct. 2, 2027, and the continuation of the Legends Trophy rivalry with Stanford, with ND hosting Stanford on Nov. 27, 2027 and Stanford visiting ND on Oct. 14, 2028 - these will be the 41st and 42nd meetings in the series, with ND leading 25-14-0.

via Notre Dame Athletics|

#college-football #kent-state #legends-trophy

books4 months ago•11 min saved

Chasing Fraud at Stanford: A Sharp but Flawed Look at Silicon Valley Culture

Washington Monthly reviews Theo Baker’s How to Rule the World as a gripping, three-part mix of investigative journalism, ethnography, and memoir that centers on Stanford’s culture of fraud and the Tessier-Lavigne fallout, while noting Baker’s outspoken disdain for his subjects sometimes undermines his analysis and his political mapping of tech culture is underdeveloped. Nevertheless, the book is a persuasive, film-worthy account of accountability in Silicon Valley rooted in strong reporting.

via Washington Monthly|

#books #how-to-rule-the-world #silicon-valley

sports5 months ago•14 min saved

Tar Heels Punch Ticket to NCAA Final Four with 14-11 Win Over Stanford

UNC's No. 2-ranked women's lacrosse teambeat Stanford 14-11 at Dorrance Field to advance to the NCAA semifinals, where they'll face Maryland. Kaleigh Harden led with seven draw controls, seven caused turnovers and three ground balls, while Chloe Humphrey and Addison Pattillo each had hat tricks and Caroline Godine and Eva Ingrilli added two goals apiece, supported by Kate Levy’s goal and three assists as UNC forced 14 turnovers and built an 8-4 halftime lead. The Tar Heels are now 15-time NCAA semifinalists, the third-most in history, and will play Maryland on May 22 in Evanston for a shot at the title.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|

#final-four #ncaa-tournament #north-carolina

entertainment5 months ago•5 min saved

BTS Sparks Three Sold-Out Nights at Stanford Stadium

K-pop mega-band BTS returns to the stage with three sold-out shows at Stanford Stadium as part of the Arirang World Tour, drawing about 150,000 fans over May 16, 17, and 19 and marking their first major tour since 2019. The events will affect campus traffic and parking, feature 5:30–10 p.m. sound, and include fireworks each night, with Stanford Live and Stanford Athletics collaborating on logistics and community impact.

via Stanford Report|

#army #bts #concerts

education5 months ago•2 min saved

District-by-District Test Scores Echo a Decade of Decline in U.S. Math and Reading

Stanford's Educational Opportunity Project, linked with NAEP, shows third- to eighth-grade math and reading scores have declined over the past decade. The Times provides a district-by-district lookup for changes since 2015, with exclusions for states and districts lacking data (e.g., New York); where 2015 data are missing, baseline scores come from the 2014–2016 average to enable cross-district comparisons.

via The New York Times|

#data-analysis #districts #education

science5 months ago•38 min saved

Two aging milestones revealed: the body shifts at 44 and 60, study finds

A Stanford-led study of 108 participants aged 25–75 found that aging is marked by two sharp molecular and microbial shifts, occurring precisely at ages 44 and 60. About 81% of the molecules analyzed changed in these windows, affecting cardiovascular and immune-system pathways and suggesting midlife is a critical period for aging. Researchers note lifestyle and genetics may influence these shifts and advise adopting healthier habits in one's 40s and 60s.

via Earth.com|

#aging #biomarkers #microbiome