Stanford Updates Flag, Banner Policy For Student Residences

Study in US: Stanford has reversed a previous rule for the student residents and now they are allowed to hang banners and flags outside their windows.

The resident fellows of Stanford University have received an email to reverse a rule against hanging flags and banners outside their windows.

Stanford’s “Free Expression” website is now updated and on banners and posters it states, “residents may place banners, flags, or signage on the inside or outside of window(s) and/or on or over balcony railings of their assigned room or unit provided all occupants of the assigned room or unit concur.”

Vice Provost for Student Affairs Michele Rasmussem said in a mail, "Since the fall, Res Ed and R&DE have received feedback that the different rules for items displayed on the interior and exterior windows of student residences were confusing in light of Stanford’s freedom of expression values."

Professor Bernie Meyler, special adviser to the provost on university speech worked with ASSU representatives and administrators to make the decision.

However, students say that even after the ban was imposed in September, flags have been hanging at students' windows for months.

Zuha Hassen ’28 said, “If you walk around campus, there’s already flags of different countries up on people’s rooms. They might as well. It’s a freedom of speech.”

Stanford’s Athletic Director To Resign After 13 Years

Bernard Muir, the Stanford athletic director has expressed his intent to resign by the end of this academic year. He has been in this role for 13 years.

Muir said to The Daily, “It has been my honor to serve as the Director of Athletics at Stanford. My experience at Stanford will forever hold its significant place on my treasured journey in collegiate sports. I now look forward to the next compelling challenge and to making the next important contribution.”

University president Jon Levin commented, “We are grateful to Bernard for his unwavering commitment to Stanford and to our unique tradition of student athletes who excel both on the field and in the classroom. Bernard has led the Cardinal to more championships than any other college athletic program and has helped Stanford navigate the biggest changes the college athletics landscape has ever seen. I’m grateful for all that he has done for Stanford and for our students.”

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