The Stanford Daily

The Stanford Daily is an independent, student-run newspaper serving the Stanford University community with relevant and unbiased journalism. The publication has a long history dating back to its origins as The Daily Palo Alto in 1892 and became independent from the university in 1973. It covers a wide range of topics related to the university, local community, and national issues. The newspaper maintains a circulation of over 4,000 copies across more than 200 locations on and around the main Stanford campus. In addition to its print edition, The Stanford Daily also has an active website featuring daily updates and special web-only content. The publication strives to provide educational opportunities for its staff members while upholding high standards of journalism.

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • Protesters plan to remain until demands are met or they are forcibly removed.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Two Stanford Journalists Arrested During Protest, Antisemitism Allegations Raise Controversy over Freedom of Speech and Press

    Two Stanford Journalists Arrested During Protest, Antisemitism Allegations Raise Controversy over Freedom of Speech and Press

    Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 On June 5, 2024, two journalists from Stanford University's The Daily were arrested during a protest at the president and provost's office, raising concerns about freedom of the press. Separately, thirteen pro-Palestine protesters broke into the same office, resulting in arrests and damage to the building. Debates ensue over freedom of speech and civil disobedience on college campuses.
  • Pro-Palestinian Students Occupy Stanford President's Office: Demands, Arrests, and University Response

    Pro-Palestinian Students Occupy Stanford President's Office: Demands, Arrests, and University Response

    Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 Pro-Palestinian students at Stanford University occupied Building 10, the president's office, on June 5, 2024. They demanded divestment from Israel and transparency regarding university finances. Thirteen individuals were arrested during the occupation, which resulted in extensive damage and injuries. The group described themselves as an autonomous student movement unaffiliated with any Voluntary Student Organization.