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Growing concerns over Stanford's expansion

Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian joins Weekly staff to highlight the key areas of contention around Stanford University's ambitious expansion plan, which is facing increasing scrutiny from local officials and Stanford students.
May 31, 2019

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Growing concerns over Stanford's expansion

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