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  • DEI is a vital part of medical education

    Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the medical field are under attack, including in Iowa. Last month, Rep. Greg Murphy, R-North Carolina, introduced the Embracing Anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula, and Advancing Truth in Education (EDUCATE) Act into the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill seeks to revoke federal funding from U.S. medical schools that “force students

  • Great Movies Guaranteed To Creep You Out

    Tom Jolliffe offers up a selection of unsettling cinema guaranteed to give you the creeps… Every film has a particular D.N.A. Within this cinematic coding it can feature elements synonymous with a particular genre, or techniques to give the film an overriding tone. For horror, the film-makers could mould their film in a variety of […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: Great Movies Guaranteed To Creep...

  • Undergraduate Senate candidates with dreams and drive

    Opinions editor Seamus Allen '25, who doubled as a debate moderator, endorses Mandla Msipa, Ivy Chen, and David Sengthay for the ASSU Undergraduate Senate as the candidates with the clearest vision of why they are running and how to make their policies a reality.

  • AB 1780: A call for equity in California college admissions

    "Hearings for AB 1780 are underway and Stanford student voices are essential in passing a bill that’s long overdue. Use your voice to call for the end of legacy admissions practices in California. The future of educational access depends on it," writes Patrick G. Perez '23.

  • Undergraduate Senate Candidate Debate at 7 p.m.

    Undergraduate senator candidates Ivy Chen '26, Arvind Asokan '27, David Sengthay '26, Gordon Allen '26, Lizbeth Hernandez Rios '25, Mandla Msipa '26, and Ethan Alfonso '27 will meet at the Stanford Daily Building (456 Panama Mall) today to discuss the undergraduate community’s most pressing issues. All Stanford students, staff, and faculty are welcome. Doors open at 7pm.

  • Forgotten Modern Horror Classics That Deserve More Love

    EJ Moreno revisits overlooked modern horror films… In the first few months of this year, there’s been more than a handful of horror films to see their release. That’s not even counting smaller indie and the straight-to-streaming movies that seemingly drop daily. With that, it’s easy to see how even the best horror films can […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: Forgotten Modern Horror Classics That...

  • House of the Dragon: All the Dragons and Their Riders Ranked by Power

    Billy Oduory looks at House of the Dragons’ titular beasts and their riders… “The idea that we control the dragons is an illusion, They’re a power man should never have trifled with. One that brought Valyria its doom,” Viserys reminds Rhaenyra in season 1 of House of the Dragon. His warning could have saved House […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: House of the Dragon: All the Dragons and Their...

  • History education must be protected from Iowa Republicans

    Knowledge of history is invaluable, and Iowa Republicans are trying to rip it away from students. The Iowa House and Senate approved a bill, House File 2545, on April 17 that would require new topics in social studies curriculums for K-12 students. The bill, which is now part of a larger bill, is headed to

  • Iowa’s new immigration law is a cause for concern

    There has been significant recent controversy and criticism in response to actions taken by the state of Iowa regarding immigration to the U.S. Iowa is now the second state to push against Biden’s immigration policies by creating its own exclusionary laws to be enforced by the local federal officers. In simple terms, Senate File 2340,

  • How college changed my relationship with food

    Universities need to do a better job advocating for students to adopt healthy, affordable eating lifestyles. I always had a healthy relationship with food growing up. I ate when I wanted to and when I was hungry. I was lucky enough to have parents who cooked for me, supplied a pantry full of food, and

  • Is Kevin Costner in Talks To Return To Yellowstone? Here is What We Know

    The Yellowstone universe is still reeling from the news of Kevin Costner’s exit because it is hard to envisage a happy ending for Yellowstone without John Dutton. Yellowstone fans will, therefore, be pleased with any news suggesting the return of Costner to the show, albeit in a reduced role. While no concrete statements have been […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: Is Kevin Costner in Talks To...

  • An 'Iron Dome' Against U.S. Antisemitism - WSJ

    Passover marks the deliverance of the Jewish people from slavery. On Monday American Jews began holiday celebrations in arguably the freest...