The Contender
In 1970, a young Peruvian with no money and few prospects visited a Stanford economics professor, hoping to advance an audacious plan. Now, Alejanro Toledo may be only a few weeks away from realizing the dream he secretly harbored at the Farm--to be president of his country.
Plus: The Running Mate Toledo's wife stands beside him.
Everything But the Cardinal
You won't find the redbird on campus, but more than 100 other species give birdwatchers plenty to chirp about. Former President Donald Kennedy wings through the possible sightings on a typical day at the Farm. Plus: Walk, Don't Run Take a tour of the Dish with Don Kennedy.
The Island
This year's winning fiction-contest story features a father, a son and a storm brewing in the distance. What can they say that hasn't been said, and what would it mean if they did?
Father Figure
The patriarch of Silicon Valley was also a good provider for Stanford. But William Hewlett's contributions to his alma mater went deeper than his pockets. He was there at the beginning of the University's rise to prominence, and he quietly helped sustain it all along the way.
This Guy's Good
Mark Madsen is proof that "decent player" isn't an oxymoron in professional basketball. With the help of his new friend Shaquille O'Neal and the guidance of faith and family, the Cardinal basketball hero has his feet squarely on the ground in the high-flying, hard-living NBA
Examined Life