Tran Le interviews Shobha Dasari, a Stanford graduate and YC alum, who shares her journey from growing up with a chronic health condition to founding Flair Health, a startup focusing on chronic disease management. Dasari discusses her early healthcare experience as she dealt with her chronic conditions, her research leading to the creation of the “…

In this episode of Founder's Campfire, Tran Le joins forces once more with her former co-founder, Jason Chaos, for an insightful conversation and startup accelerators. Le and Chao (both Stanford CS '24) were co-founders who applied to the Y Combinator (YC) Winter 2024 batch. Despite receiving offers from both the YC and Neo accelerators, they decid…

In this episode of Founder's Campfire, Tran Le interviews Jason Chao, her former co-founder and a current master's student in computer science at Stanford. Jason’s early entrepreneurship journey began as a high school dropout when he raised a million dollars through an ICO to build a wireless mesh networking company. Although this venture ultimatel…

Sreya Halder, a master's student in computer science at Stanford, discusses her experience building Club Cardinal, which attracted thousands of Stanford users. She also delves into how her personalized wardrobe avatar app went viral, amassing over 180,000 downloads, and her decision to pursue her passion for fashion full-time after graduating from …

Caroline Winterer has been fascinated by dinosaurs since her childhood. She remembers thumbing through illustrations of prehistory growing up, intrigued by the distant past. In her forthcoming book, How the New World Became Old, she honors her inner child with the historian’s eye for change over time – deep time. Coined by the writer John McPhee, d…

After working as an emergency medicine physician for 19 years, including here at Stanford, Dr. Bruce Feldstein suffered an injury that made it impossible for him to continue. With the encouragement of other medical professionals, he began to consider, and then pursue, chaplaincy. Two decades later, Feldstein has served as a hospital chaplain longer…

In this episode the Rev. Dr. Tiffany Steinwert joined Office Hours Air host Noah Sveiven in conversation about her life and work. Rev. Steinwert is the Dean of the Office for Religious and Spiritual Life at Stanford University, a post she has held since February 2019. Steinwert discusses her religious formation, the role of pastoral care on an inhe…

In this episode of Office Hours Air, former Stanford University Archivist Roxanne Nilan discusses her new biography of former Stanford University President Wallace Sterling, who shepherded the university through a period of extraordinary growth in prominence from 1949 until 1968. Published in October 2023, Stanford’s Wallace Sterling: Portrait of a…

In this wide-ranging conversation, Alexander Nemerov discusses his life and work with Stanford senior Noah Sveiven. Topics include the art history professor’s two most recent books – The Forest: A Fable of America in the 1830s and Fierce Poise: Helen Frankenthaler and 1950s New York – along with Nemerov’s relationship with his parents, some recolle…

In this first episode of the Health Around the World, a series focused on interviewing Stanford experts on topics such as global health, health disparities and health equity, we interview Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford's School of Medicine, Dr. Clea Sarnquist. We ask Dr. Sarnquist, who works in the Infectious Disease Division within the D…

In this episode of Sweet Goodbyes, we interview senior Carolyn Asante Dartey, an international student from Ghana majoring in computer science who has worked to uplift the CAS (Center for African Studies) community. For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily, visit stanforddaily.com/category/podcasts. Graphic: Michelle Fu Producer: Omotolani Azeez Man…

In this episode of Sweet Goodbyes, we interview senior Avi Gupta, a political science major and computer science co-term who was instrumental in starting Stanford's ACLU chapter and the Stanford Undergraduate Law Review. For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily, visit stanforddaily.com/category/podcasts. Graphic: Michelle Fu Producer: Estefany Mendo…

In this episode of New Music with Nick, Sligh reviews rapper Jack Harlow's new album, "Jackman." For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily, visit stanforddaily.com/category/podcasts. Graphic: Michelle Fu Producer: Helena Getahun-Hawkins Managing Editor: Helena Getahun-Hawkins

In this episode of New Music with Nick, Sligh reviews rapper Ab-Soul's new album "Herbert". For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily, visit stanforddaily.com/category/podcasts. Graphic: Michelle Fu Producer: Helena Getahun-Hawkins Managing Editor: Helena Getahun-Hawkins

In this episode of New Music with Nick, Sligh reviews collaborative album, "The Great Escape," from rapper Larry June and producer The Alchemist. For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily, visit stanforddaily.com/category/podcasts. Graphic: Michelle Fu Producer: Helena Getahun-Hawkins Managing Editor: Helena Getahun-Hawkins…

In this episode of New Music with Nick, Sligh reviews R&B singer Daniel Caesar's new album, "NEVER ENOUGH." For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily, visit stanforddaily.com/category/podcasts. Graphic: Michelle Fu Producer: Helena Getahun-Hawkins Managing Editor: Helena Getahun-Hawkins

In this first episode of Blue Valentine, a podcast series that explores the accessibility of college love and relationships through the lens of identity, we discuss how much desirability and love Black women are afforded at Stanford. We delve into the stories of three Black women, their upbringings, and their experiences dating men before and at St…

In this episode of New Music with Nick, Sligh reviews British rapper Little Simz's latest album, "NO THANK YOU." For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily, visit stanforddaily.com/category/podcasts. Graphic: Michelle Fu Producer: Philip Baillargeon Managing Editor: Helena Getahun-Hawkins

As we celebrate The Stanford Daily’s 50th anniversary of independence from the University, and The Stanford Daily Podcast’s 4th birthday, we reflect on where we are, how we got here, and the what the future of audio-storytelling might look like. For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily, visit stanforddaily.com/category/podcasts. Graphic: Michelle Fu…

In this episode of New Music with Nick, Sligh reviews SZA's most recent album, "SOS." For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily visit stanforddaily.com/category/podcasts. Graphic: Michelle Fu Producer: Philip Baillargeon Managing Editor: Helena Getahun-Hawkins

In part 2 of New Student Disorientation, we hear stories about the challenging and rewarding experience of facilitating new student orientation. For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily visit stanforddaily.com/category/podcasts. Producer: Helena Getahun-Hawkins, Chloe Mendoza Managing Editor: Chloe Mendoza…

As we wrap up the first quarter of the school year, we take a look back at the start of every Stanford student’s college experience: New Student Orientation. With stories from a transfer student, the voice behind Stanfordbiosclassof2026, and a freshman we explore the complexity of this turbulent time. Welcome to part one of New Student Disorientati…

In this episode of New Music with Nick, Sligh reviews Smino's new joint album, "Luv 4 Rent." For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily visit stanforddaily.com/category/podcasts. Graphic: MICHELLE FU/The Stanford Daily Producer and Managing Editor: Chloe Mendoza

Arts and Life columnist Nick Sligh's series —New Music with Nick — makes its triumphant return. In this first episode, Sligh reviews Ari Lennox’ Sophomore studio album release under Dreamville.” For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily visit stanforddaily.com/category/podcasts. Originally published 10.2022. Producer and Managing Editor: Chloe Mendoz…

On Friday, Oct. 21 at 12 a.m. EST, Taylor Swift dropped her tenth studio album, “Midnights.” Swift described it as “the stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout my life.” Just one day after its release, it became Spotify’s most streamed album in a single day. On this episode of The Daily Brew, Arts & Life members Ava Jeffs and Bridget St…

In this episode of New Music with Nick, Sligh reviews Drake & 21 Savage's new joint album, "Her Loss." For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily visit stanforddaily.com/category/podcasts. Graphic: MICHELLE FU/The Stanford Daily Producer: Philip Baillargeon Managing Editor: Chloe Mendoza

Politicans claim that abortion is "on the ballot" this election season. But what does that actually mean? How will abortion rights appear on your ballot and how has this monumental decisions made this election, like every other midterm, the most important in American history. Contributors: Kyla Figueroa Producers: Adri Arquin, Chloe Mendoza…

There’s more at stake than 40% of your grade this midterm season. We know you’ve been busy studying for midterms lately. We’re here to help you catch up. The Daily compiled the most important information for this season’s campaigns and each of the seven propositions on the ballot this fall. News reporter: Rani Chor Producer and Managing Editor: Chl…

The fight over free speech on college campuses will once again descend on Stanford, when Peter Thiel and a slate of well-known academics from around the country take the stage at the GSB this weekend. What exactly does a “Conference on Academic Freedom” entail, and why have some high-profile professors vehemently criticized it? Senior staff writer …

In this episode of New Music with Nick, Sligh reviews JID's new album, "The Forever Story." For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily visit stanforddaily.com/category/podcasts. Managing Editor and Producer: Chloe Mendoza

Content Warning: mentions of rape, sexual violence, police brutality, violence Sounds of Protestation: Sexual Violence Free Stanford led a student demonstration calling for accountability, support, and justice from administration following a string of recent reports of sexual violence on campus. The march began at White Plaza and snaked around to M…

"So what are you doing this summer?" A much asked question at Stanford. Students at Stanford University often find their summers inundated with commitments: jobs, research positions, internships. But why are we pursing this work? This summer Ecy King ’23 created an educational comic based on Stanford's Computer Science curriculum. Bryant Mendez ’25…

What does language mean to you? Are words just arbitrary sounds that we've assigned meaning? When does language uplift us? And similarly, when does language shun us? Stay tuned as The Grind Co-Managing Editor Kyla Figueroa shares an intimate reading of her story "Somewhere in the Grey," and talks about cultural imposter syndrome, language, and cult…

When we are wounded, physically or mentally, sometimes we need to find our warm, soft container and just recuperate. This is the container in which growth and healing can happen, says Stanford Program Manager of Health Education Colin Campbell. At a world-class institution like Stanford, what is student mental health like? How do students feel abou…

In honor of the release of Kendrick Lamar’s 5th studio album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’, Nick Sligh and Brandon Francois recap songs from across Kendrick's entire career. Listen along as they consider and debate the music of one of rap’s all time greats in a six part series. For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily visit stanforddaily.com/categ…

In honor of the release of Kendrick Lamar’s 5th studio album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’, Nick Sligh and Brandon Francois recap songs from across Kendrick's entire career. Listen along as they consider and debate the music of one of rap’s all time greats in a six part series. For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily visit stanforddaily.com/categ…

In honor of the release of Kendrick Lamar’s 5th studio album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’, Nick Sligh and Brandon Francois recap songs from across Kendrick's entire career. Listen along as they consider and debate the music of one of rap’s all time greats in a six part series. For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily visit stanforddaily.com/categ…

In honor of the release of Kendrick Lamar’s 5th studio album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’, Nick Sligh and Brandon Francois recap songs from across Kendrick's entire career. Listen along as they consider and debate the music of one of rap’s all time greats in a six part series. For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily visit stanforddaily.com/categ…

In honor of the release of Kendrick Lamar’s 5th studio album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’, Nick Sligh and Brandon Francois recap songs from across Kendrick's entire career. Listen along as they consider and debate the music of one of rap’s all time greats in a six part series. For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily visit stanforddaily.com/categ…

In honor of the release of Kendrick Lamar’s 5th studio album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’, Nick Sligh and Brandon Francois recap songs from across Kendrick's entire career. Listen along as they consider and debate the music of one of rap’s all time greats in a six part series. For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily visit stanforddaily.com/categ…

Night Vale isn’t your ordinary hometown. Everything you’d expect from a small desert community has been turned on its head. Beware the public library because it is filled with monstrous librarians. Go visit the local bowling alley, but watch out for the mysterious metropolis hidden underneath lane number five. And celebrate the creation of the newl…

Music is special, it binds us to moments in life, culture, memories, our loved ones. But it can also be light and just whatever makes you feel good. Today, we at The Daily are coming to you with some of our favorite songs at the moment. This is April Staff Picks. Stay tuned to hear from some of our Daily staffers talk about their favorite songs. Fo…

Few artists possess Saba’s combination of abilities to write, rap, produce and curate such incredible music. Tune in as music columnist Nigh Sligh thoughtfully reviews Saba's latest album, "Few Good Things." For more podcasts by the Stanford Daily visit stanforddaily.com/category/podcasts. Music Columnist: Nick Sligh Producer and Managing Editor: C…

"Unlike me, Dad is not afraid of movies about ghosts. He’s not afraid of movies about zombies or witches or anything of the sort. In his calm and collected voice, he explained to me that he’s only scared of criminal/psychological thrillers. He pointed out those are the types of things that can happen to any of us." In her essay, "Unconditional Fami…

Zach is joined by The Daily’s own Jibriel Taha to recap last week’s Final Four and national championship game. The pair look back on the Stanford women’s basketball team’s season as a whole, weighing how they stacked up against expectations and what players stepped up, as well as what the roster turnover means for next year. Sports Staffers: Zach Z…

Megan Gauer joins the show to help preview the Final Four. Sports staffers Gavin and Zach recap Stanford’s games from this past weekend, where matchups with Maryland and Texas in the Sweet Sixteen and Elite 8 jeopardized the team’s title aspirations. Ultimately, the Cardinal prevailed and are headed to Minneapolis for the final stretch of the seaso…

Content warning: this podcast contains reference to death war and humanitarian crisis The crisis in Ukraine affects all of us. News staffer Cassidy Dalva and Podcast staffer Cynthia Chen talk to the three members of the Stanford Ukrainian Fellows Program to discuss the magnitude and history of the Russian-Ukraine conflict, how it has affected their…

March Madness is here, and sports staffers Gavin and Zach are here to discuss the team’s performance in the first and second rounds. For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily, visit stanforddaily.com/category/podcasts Sports Staffers: Gavin McDonell, Zach Zafran Producer: Philip Baillargeon Managing Editor: Chloe Mendoza…

Welcome to a new series, “New Music with Nick.” In this series, Arts and Life columnist Nick Sligh reviews some of the most notable new album releases across various genres, focusing on hip-hop, R&B and pop music. Join Nick in exploring the ever-shifting landscape of the streaming era. Today, Nick talks all things Cordae. For more podcasts by the S…

In this season finale episode, sports staffers a recap the Pac-12 tournament, and share their general thoughts about Stanford Men's basketball. Sports Staffers: Jibriel Taha, Ells Boone, Teddy Solomon Producer and Managing Editor: Chloe Mendoza