Palomar Park
EDUCATION
‘Not a place of belonging’: Discrimination allegations plague Stanford admissions office
Five sources included in this article requested anonymity due to fear of professional retaliation. Many former employees expressed concern about speaking on experiences in the admissions and financial aid office because of ties between Stanford’s office and the broader admissions community. The Daily also used gender-neutral descriptors and withheld...
Chemicals Released From SF Jail Left Nearby Children Sicker Than First Reported
Portola Elementary School students sickened by chemicals released during a training exercise at a nearby San Bruno jail last week experienced more severe symptoms than were initially reported, with some even requiring emergency medical care, according to the school district superintendent. The chemical agents including pepper spray and 2-chlorobenzylidene malononitrile,...
Fremont High School’s Class of ’73 passes dreams on to the next generation
Marlay’ja Hackett isn’t just handing out perfect 10s—not without letting a classmate and friend know how she feels about some of his rap lyrics, noting specific words that bother her. The Fremont High School senior even pulls out her phone for audio reference. As a member of...
Q&A: University encampments, student reporters, and the limits of the AP Stylebook
A sign at the SFSU Gaza solidarity encampment reading: "For any film or photo inquiries, ASK HERE - Media" We’re in the middle of an international student movement right now. For more than a month, students at Universities across the world have set up pro-Palestinian encampments, to demand that their schools divest from companies profiting off of the war in Gaza.
Stanford starts disciplinary referrals but allows encampment to remain
The University will start to issue disciplinary proceedings against demonstrators who participated in an attempted takeover of the mechanical engineering building May 20, President Richard Saller told the Faculty Senate at a meeting last week. Protesters entered the building, constructed barricades and vandalized the interiors. In a follow-up statement released...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.