All Students of Stanford Unite

Thanks to edwin Ong for the interview. suggested talking points: Econ and politics, primaries vs. petitions, caucuses, frosh senators?

Thanks to Erin Woo for the interview. Suggested talking points: prioritization of headlines, news publications at Stanford, diversity and inclusion, how to join the Daily

Thanks to Professors Rob Reich and Mehran Sahami for the the interview. Suggested talking points: regulation of free speech, Stanford vaccine algorithm, algorithmic bias, federal regulation of algorithm implementation, CS education, and more.

Thanks to Jonathan Lipman for the interview. Please send feedback to communications@assu.stanford.edu. Suggested talking points: grading, sexual health trading, divestment, GameStop?, ways to have fun at Stanford

Thanks to will Shan for the interview! Suggested talking points: comparing quarterly Covid response, Stanford's winter quarter decision, grading policies, confidentiality, etc.

Endless thanks to Dr. Mark Tessier-Lavigne for the interview. Suggested talking points: campus winter quarter plans, mandatory Covid-19 testing, racial justice Content warning: references to racism and police brutality

Thanks to Erica Scott for the interview! Suggested talking points: proactiveness vs. reactiveness, legacies, universal grading, university structure, divestment, endowments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PzetPqepXA

Thanks to shanta Katipamula for the interview! Here's some great adviceon working with administrators, and some tips for the future.

Thanks to Lomo Phillips for the interview. Lots of shoutouts and great content, and some good song recommendations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgjgkM0qcXs

Content warning: references to racism, violence, police brutality Thanks to Snehal Naik for the interview. Episode highlights: How can students communicate effectively with administrators during the pandemic? How does someone balance optimism with pragmatism? How should someone separate themselves from their work, if they’re required to do something that goes against their beliefs? What is the importance of listening?

Thanks to Jason Beckman for the interview! Highlights: Which is more affordable, London or the United states? What does affordability look like at Stanford? How do the campus compact and the new 5150 policy relate to affordability? How can graduate students maintain and improve their sense of community in the midst of the pandemic? Why is participation in initiatives like the Community Needs Survey (CNS) important?

Thanks to Chris Middleton for the interview! Highlights: What can someone bring to the ASSU by working in community centers first, and vice versa? How do Chris and Vianna plan to acknowledge current events to promote racial justice? Why should we self-advocate while the campus compact is in effect? Why should people stay involved with student advocacy? How and why should people emphasize civic engagement?

Thanks to Professor James T. Hamilton for the interview. Episode highlights: What is journalism, and how has it developed in recent history? Algorithms are journalism? I was supposed to be done with math… How has the “echo chamber” of targeted news/ads been affected by Covid-19 and the current administration Does “freedom of the press” still exist? Why might Bob Woodward have withheld his information for so long? How has underrepresentation of minority issues in news affected American culture? Where does information inequality come from? How can we hold media accountable for focusing on what’s important to us?

Thanks to Jianna So for the interview. Episode highlights: The tale of two Lizzies—who’s on first? What is the Senate Associate Program (SAP), and what did Jianna do during her time there? What is Students for Workers’ Rights (SWR)? Why should you get to know workers on campus after Covid-19 is over? What’s the most effective form of advocacy? Congratulations to our new VP, Chris Middleton!

Thanks to Kari Barclay for the interview. Episode highlights: Why are joint resolutions important, and which have been passed recently? What is accessible education? What does affordability look like for grad students, especially this year? What does the graduate community look like with the impact of Covid-19? How well does Stanford media cover grad student issues? How does mentorship across undergrad and grad students work?

Thanks to David Pantera for the interview. Highlights: What happens if a freshman doesn’t complete three quarters? Sidenote: I’d suggesting reaching out to Student Affairs to check on this year’s procedure with the flex terms… How many units is acclimating to Stanford? What do the class presidents do? How are the responsibilities of the class presidents changing this year? What is the Stanford Report?

Notes: Thanks to Susie Brubaker-Cole for the phenomenal interview. Everyone should pay attention to this one! Highlights: Why did Susie get involved in education? What should professors be doing to uphold the honor code? Should considerations of mental health be added to the honor code? How can professors increase office hour attendance? What opportunities can students expect from VPSA this year? Is Riva coming back for videos? This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Notes: Thanks to Jamie Fine for the interview. What an awesome title! Highlights: Is the Honor Code still applicable in a virtual environment? Are midterms in week 9 violations of the honor code? How many degrees does Jamie have? How do honor codes differ across various universities? How often is the honor code discussed, and how often should it be discussed? Is there an example of an unintentional honor code violation? This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Notes: Thanks to Vianna Vo for the interview. One professor gets a mention. Highlights: What is the executive committees program? What is the executive branch and how is it structured? Why are telehealth services important to Stanford community members, and what is being done by the ASSU to expand telehealth services? Why is empathy from the administration important for students? How do you find motivation, and why should you consider taking a class S/NC instead of for a letter grade? Note: Vianna is now President. At the time of this episode's publication, this was not the case. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Notes: Thanks to Will Paisley for the interview. Highlights: Who designed and narrated the trainings for student organization leaders using GrantEd? What is the Graduate student Council (GSC), and how can you get in touch? What are some issues pertinent to grad students, and how have they been affected during Covid-19? This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Notes: Thanks to Micheal Brown for the interview. Professors, this one is important! Highlights: How do you find an effective work-life balance? What is the purpose of education? What is the Undergraduate Senate and what do they do? What should faculty and administration consider when it comes to the nature of learning? This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Notes: Thanks to Kevin Martinez for the interview. Highlights: Which alum is getting a shout-out What are water-cooler moments? Where is all that money going? This podcast is powered by Pinecast.