COVER STORY
Heart of a Legend
Described by a friend to be “as tough a guy as I’ve ever met,” Jim Plunkett has taken his share of hits. What helps keep him on his feet, says Stanford’s only Heisman Trophy winner, is his special bond with a group of Rose Bowl teammates.
By Mike Antonucci
ECO-ADVICE: The lifecycle of manure, complete with must-see video
VIDEO: A tour of Jim Plunkett's Raiders-themed bathroom
POSTSCRIPT: How students fared on their cross-country Ride Against AIDS; statistics and design guru Edward Tufte, ’63, MS ’64, opens a Manhattan art gallery; and more
New Light on the Brain
Using optical technology to switch neurons on and off, Karl Deisseroth is strengthening our understanding of how the brain works, and exploring pathways into the mind. By Kara Platoni
Long Live Lasers!
When a Stanford grad first produced a beam of amplified light 50 years ago, it spawned a technological frenzy that revolutionized everything from precision surgery to Pink Floyd concerts. Here are the highlights.
By greta lorge
Cardinal Created
Looking for a holiday gift with a special connection? Check out these products conceived, designed or manufactured by Stanford alumni.
Photography by Toni Gauthier
