Stanford Falls Behind in Alcohol Consumption Rates

The National rankings for college consumption of alcohol are out and once again Stanford ranks slightly below the national average. The survey was run by the Core Institute, the largest national Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) office dedicated to students’ drug use and drinking in the nation. According...

May 2nd, 2012

How To Spot a Sorority Girl

Here at the Flipside, we pride ourselves on knowing the ins and outs of sorority life. If you’ve been walking around campus and going to class wondering if some girl is in a sorority, we have come up with a comprehensive survey called “How to tell if someone is a sorority girl.” If you can...

April 16th, 2012

Dean Julie to Step Down in June: “If IHUM Goes, I Go”

After years of loyal service to Stanford, Julie Lythcott-Haims, Dean of Freshmen and Undergraduate Advising, has officially declared that she will resign from her position in June. Yet this will not be a calm and easy resignation into the shadows. In a press conference at the Sweet Hall, Dean Julie...

April 11th, 2012

Students Create New Dating Awareness Group

Citing efforts to increase dating on campus, two freshmen girls are delving into uncharted territory. Samantha Smith and Kelly Clark have started Stanford Students for Access to Dating (SSAD) to raise awareness about the lack of dating and increase the number of dates and relationships on campus. “We...

February 29th, 2012

1035 Residents Lose House

After a whirlwind turn of events, the residents of 1035 Campus Drive have been informed by campus administrators that they will not be allowed to return to 1035 for the next academic year. Megan Wertzelbok, Resident Dean, justified the controversial decision, “Residents of 1035 are expected to...

February 6th, 2012

King Jong-un starts e-Harmony profile, seeking “passionate, well rounded soul mate”

Since being declared supreme leader of North Korea after his father’s death, Kim Jong-un has become the number one bachelor in all of North Korea. This week, Kim Jong-un personally made a public profile on the dating website e-Harmony. His dating profile offers a unique glimpse into the world of his...

February 6th, 2012

“Bros for Boobs”: Kappa Sigma Brothers to Offer Free Screenings

In an effort to promote their public image and regain their house, the fraternity Kappa Sigma is offering free breast cancer screenings in White Plaza to all females of Stanford. “We really want to promote breast cancer awareness among the female population at Stanford,” said the president of Kappa...

October 17th, 2011

Student Tattoos Resume on Chest

Last Thursday, Stanford’s largest career fair attracted hundreds of students to White Plaza to speak with over 300 employers about internships and industry. One student, Galen Solinsky, found that informally speaking with employers and simply handing out a paper resume was insufficient. Instead,...

October 13th, 2011

Average American Eats Five Hamsters While Sleeping

Surgeon General Regina M. Bengamin announced today that the average American eats 5 hamsters over the course of his or her lifetime. “About 64% percent of Americans sleep with their mouths open, which leaves a very large hole for hamsters to fall into. Most of us just swallow these small rodents in...

April 28th, 2011

Billboard Momentarily Causes Students to Reconsider Helmet-Wearing Decision

Recently, Stanford Parking and Transportation officials have put up a flashing road sign on Santa Teresa St. that reads, “Helmets save brains. Bikers obey stop signs.” The billboard is causing many students to momentarily reconsider their helmet-wearing decision, which briefly causes them internal...

April 10th, 2011