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In which we talk with Ron Hansen M.A. ’95 about truth and fiction and Billy the Kid—and when you can’t tell the good guys from the bad guys.
An excerpt from The Kid, the story of Billy the Kid like it’s never been told
A future with artificial intelligence is no longer a sci-fi fantasy. But how do we ensure that it is shaped with moral intelligence?
Anna Deavere Smith work for the stage has been groundbreaking: focusing on moments of crisis and catching stories.
The impact of recent travel bans on international students isn’t clear—but it isn’t good.
First priest, then social worker, CEO, and teller of stories: Jim Purcell on what drew him to Santa Clara.
Observing elections near and far. Our tale: God Bless America, hell freezes over, and prayers for the dead.