September/October 2009

Departments
Jason Schneider
First Impressions
The Untold Story
Finding alumni with tales to tell is part of the fun.
President's Column
Imagining the Possibilities
Thinking and acting boldly continues a long Stanford tradition.
Letters to the Editor
‘I am extremely disappointed in the slim coverage of the women’s crew team’s first national championship.’
1,000 Words
Works in Progress
End Note
A Sentimental Education
Writing for a soap opera teaches you to love the impossible.