May/June 2011

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A Place in the Sun
Sedate and seldom used today, Frost Amphitheater was once a vibrant venue for some of the most influential rock performers in the world. By Ivan Maisel

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AUDIO: Listen to or download the faculty discussion on the Middle East

EXTRAS: Fold your own origami Tree with instructions from Robert Lang

More about quilt artist Ann Johnston, including additional photos of her work

BLOG: Cardinal Conversations, a Stanford lens on world events, social trends and everything else you're thinking about—while it's happening

After the Revolution
Stanford faculty examine the conditions that led to civil unrest in the Arab world, what it means for the region and how the United States should respond.

The Mind-Bending Artistry of Robert Lang
The ancient art of origami has been revived by design innovations that push the boundary of what is possible and enable other applications of folding technology. Robert Lang has led the way. By Greta Lorge