The Stanford Daily Podcast

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 Stanford. Content warning: racism, colorism For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily visit stanforddaily.com/category/podcasts. Graphic: Michelle Fu Producers: Chloe Mendoza and Helena Getahun-Hawkins Managing Editor: Helena Getahun-Hawkins

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 Producer: Chloe Mendoza and Philip Baillargeon Managing Editor: Helena Getahun-Hawkins

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 Disorientation. For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily, visit stanforddaily.com/category/podcasts.  Producer: Helena Getahun-Hawkins, Chloe Mendoza  Managing Editor: Chloe Mendoza 

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 Mendoza 

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 Stuebner dive into Midnights and gain insight from student voices. Click here read the accompanying article. For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily, visit stanforddaily.com/category/podcasts.  Arts & Life Writers: Ava Jeffs, Bridget Stuebner Producers: Philip Andrew Baillargeon, Chloe Mendoza  Managing Editor: Chloe Mendoza 

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: Chloe Mendoza 

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 Grace Carroll sat down with the latter, to discuss Thiel’s tricky history of free speech, the racist accusations plaguing the conference’s most incendiary speakers, and ask the question: has Stanford been trolled? References — https://news.stanford.edu/pr/92/920212Arc2432.html https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2021/11/how-dangerous-is-peter-thiel/ https://www.thecollegefix.com/princeton-fires-tenured-professor-who-criticized-black-terrorism/ https://quillette.com/2020/07/08/a-declaration-of-independence-by-a-princeton-professor/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzvJ48gsS6E&t=155s https://www.law.upenn.edu/live/news/14369-a-statement-from-dean-ruger-in-response-to-recent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj8EPeZro6Q&t=35s Senior staff writer: Grace Carroll  Producer and Managing Editor: Chloe Mendoza 

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 Main Quad where various students led chants, shared stories, and called for action. "Stanford University, accomplice to rape," "My body, my life," "Expel rapists, fire rapists" were among some of the chants that filled the air on October 14. All recordings were obtained in accordance with California Penal Code 632.  For more podcasts by The Stanford Daily, visit stanforddaily.com/category/podcasts.  Producer & Managing Editor: Chloe Mendoza