A museum with no art: SF exhibit showcases the rise of NFTs
by“VERSE: Art of the Future” opened in early February at the San Francisco Mint to showcase NFTs, the digital creations verified by blockchain technology that have shaken up the art world.
News
How sportswriter Do-Hyoung Park forged a career path in baseball reporting
byDo-Hyoung Park pursued a degree in chemical engineering at Stanford. Set to graduate in 2016 at the age of 19, sports journalism did not appear in Park’s plans but halfway through his freshman year, he tagged along to a Stanford Daily event. Within weeks, Park had joined The Daily’s writing staff.
The struggle for clean air and water in Benicia
byEnvironmental watchdog group Baykeeper filed a lawsuit in federal court against Amports, which owns the Port of Benicia, and Valero for allegedly mishandling petroleum coke, a refinery product that can damage the heart and lungs.
Florence Fang Community Farm offers food, fresh produce, community space in Bayview-Hunters Point
byThe Florence Fang Community Farm is a pocket of food and fresh produce in the midst of Bayview-Hunters Point’s food desert. It’s the second most-productive urban farm in the city.
How a pro beach volleyball hopeful climbed the ranks in Northern California
byWith no formal training, Ansgar Grunseid is currently ranked by the California Beach Volleyball Association as 49th in the state and is one of the best players in Northern California.
Stanford University students protest with US Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade
byStanford students protested in Cooley Courtyard on May 3, the morning after Politico published a leaked draft of a majority Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade.
From Cambria to Gaviota, a battle for the future of the California Coast
byFor decades, communities across central California have fought – both for and against – the creation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.
Joon Lee represents a new generation of sports journalists reflecting diversity on and off the field
byNot only does Joon Lee feel strongly about continuing to fight for representation in the field of journalism but has expressed his desire to begin to tell more diverse stories among the Asian sports community.
Sportswriter Ken Rosenthal sets an example with work ethic, ability to connect with players
byKen Rosenthal is one of the faces of baseball reporting, writing for The Athletic and broadcasting at Fox Sports from the dugout. His experience goes back decades, and his connections with players, agents, coaches and front office members have earned him the title of “baseball insider.”
‘System Change, Not Climate Change’: Palo Alto Rallies On Earth Day
byAlthough Earth Day has stretched over time and across the globe, its core purpose remains the same: Decades later, it continues to be about appreciating the planet and working together to effect change at all levels of government.
After two-year pandemic delay, Potrero Hill adult tricycle race returns
byThe tradition, known as Bring Your Own Big Wheel, celebrated its 20th race day on April 17 after a two-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Stanford speech Obama speaks about misinformation and how it threatens democracy
byIn his speech, Obama contrasted the original internet to today’s online landscape, identified the missteps of social media companies and issued direct calls to action for government, tech companies and Stanford students.