The Stanford Review

The Stanford Review (also known as The Review) is a student-run right-wing newspaper that serves Stanford University in Stanford, California.[1][2] It was founded in 1987 by Peter Thiel and Norman Book.[3]

The Stanford Review
TypeStudent newspaper
Owner(s)The Stanford Review, non-profit corporation
Editor-in-chiefWalker Stewart
Founded1987
HeadquartersStanford University, Stanford, California
Websitestanfordreview.org

History

In 1987, after around 500 students participated in a march led by Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition, the students were inspired to put forth the Rainbow Agenda, a list of the concerns that the minority students wanted the institution to address.[4] The Stanford Review was founded to provide an "alternative viewpoint" to what was expressed in the Agenda, by the "vocal few", as they were referred to in the publication's first issue, dated June 9, 1987, in an article titled "Stanford Review is here to stay". The founders felt that views being expressed were inconsistent with views held by majority of the student body. It aspired to be a place where "rational debate" could exist at the university.[5][6][7]

In 1995, the paper prevailed in a free-speech lawsuit against the university's speech code. The court ruled that the code which banned insults that were racially and/or gender-motivated was unconstitutional.[5] In a 2016 letter to the editor of The Stanford Daily, the managing editor wrote that "the entire purpose of The Review is to publish unpopular views". The letter also clarified that although the newspaper serves as an outlet for writers, whether they are a staff writer or otherwise, The Review itself may or may not have a position on the subject matter.[8]

Incorporated in 1990 as nonprofit 501(c)(3), a large portion of the publication's revenue is generated by fundraising efforts and alumni donors. While Thiel also makes financial contributions, he has hosted staff reunions at his home, and meets with the editors quarterly as a way to stay current with campus activities in general.[5]

Notable former editors and staffs

Books written by former editors

Notable books written by its former editors include:

See also

References
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  2. "The Education of Josh Hawley". POLITICO. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
  3. Wallace-Wells, Benjamin (13 May 2021). "The Rise of the Thielists". The New Yorker. Conde Nast. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  4. The Stanford Review: Rabble-Rousing: Will We Ever Be Free of the Chaos? Archived 2015-04-10 at the Wayback Machine
  5. Granato, Andrew. "Peter Thiel Cover Story". Stanford Politics. Stanford Political Journal. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  6. The Stanford Review – A Brief and Non-Exhaustive History of The Stanford Review Archived 2016-06-11 at the Wayback Machine
  7. Kranish, Michael. "Grievance, rebellion and burnt bridges: Tracing Josh Hawley's path to the insurrection". The Washington Post. The Washington Post. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  8. Kaufman, Elliot (2 November 2016). "Letter to the Editor: The Review is not its writers". The Stanford Daily. The Stanford Daily. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  9. David Sacks – Entertainment News, 10 to Watch 2005: Producers, Media – Variety
  10. World Ahead Publishing: About Us, and current Ambassador to Sweden Archived 2005-07-13 at the Wayback Machine
  11. Information Week – Innovators and influencers 2002
  12. Arrieta-Kenna, Ruairi; Cadei, Emily. "The Education of Josh Hawley". Politico. Politico. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  13. ericmjackson.com
  14. Please wait while you are redirected Archived 2006-10-03 at the Wayback Machine
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  16. Bort, Julie. "VC Peter Thiel and Zenefits CEO David Sacks apologize for writing a book that downplayed rape". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
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