Movie Maverick He's revered as the godfather of independent film -- and dismissed as a schlockmeister. That's the paradox of Roger Corman.
Independent Streak How does a new generation of Stanford filmmakers buck Hollywood? It all starts with the money.
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly A critic's view.

By the People In a new book, Gerhard Casper describes how the framers of the Constitution doled out power. An interview, plus a brief excerpt.

The Washington ConnectionDuring the Cold War, federal money helped build Stanford's greatness. Now the University depends heavily on these dollars.
'Exploiting a Wonderful Opportunity' Fifty years ago, campus officials were divided over accepting federal funds.

The Mommy Maze Call them the mothers of invention -- professional women who are finding creative ways to balance work and home.
The Daddy Dilemma Can a hardworking career man support his family and still be a father of the '90s?

First Impressions
When we're looking for story ideas, we see the world through Cardinal-colored glasses.

Letters to the Editor
Comments, congrats and catcalls from you. Zap us a letter while you're here.

Student Voice
A grateful son reflects on the sacrifices made by his Korean parents.

SAA Corner
A visiting alumni program brings distinguished public servants to campus to dispense advice.

Cardinal Numbers

A Century at Stanford

On the Job: Shaping Chicago
A Chicagoan is reinventing the city's bus and rail system as well as building homes for its working poor.

Dialogue: The Last Taboo
A interview with Kathryn Harrison, author of The Kiss.

E-Mail From Hong Kong
Whether under Britain or China, life goes on.

Endnotes
Returning to Italy to collect on a 20-year-old bet, a writer accepts a new wager.

Poll
Most Alums don't buy college magazine rankings.

Alumni Tidings from Around the World

Class Notable:
Alix Tower Thorne, '71

Class Notable:
Bart Decrem, JD '92

Obituaries

Remembering:
Michael Henry Antonacci, 1902-1997

Wanted: Software Saviors A shortage of computer programmers in creating a cyber-crisis. The consequences could be disastrous, University researchers warn.

Founding Fathers, Meet Ms. Sullivan An expert in constitutional law, she's also a highly popular professor.

A Year in the Life of Stanford From evidence of life on Mars to six national sports championships to a Nobel and a Pulitzer -- a look at the news from campus this year.

. . . and more in the Stanford News Service's section.