[CompSci87]

nothing makes me more confident that Stanford does not hate fun than a column from the President about all they are doing to make it fun...

https://stanfordmag.org/contents/creatin...ampus-life

I don’t know why every development and announcement is met with cynicism.

I read MTL’s announcement. It (not surprisingly) makes absolutely no mention of “mandatory fun,” and I don’t think it’s helpful when false characterizations are manufactured.

I previously have not been a fan of MTL but his comments reflect exactly the kind of response I was hoping for. It sounds like MTL and the university “gets it” that there is a problem, and the university has given the issue priority and is taking steps to make improvements. Some of the recommendations — like university funding for programs and reduced red tape for parties and other activities — are exactly what I would have hoped for. And with Drell’s replacement, it is possible some of the administrative concerns are being addressed. I think the university deserves some time to see what impact these changes have.

Seriously, MTL's column sounded like a hopeful development, at least talking to students and trying to make improvements, though there was a bit that suggested more staff would be needed for one aspect. I couldn't resist posting a tongue in cheek cynical reply about mandatory fun and increased bureaucracy, but I'm hoping for the best in reality.

[CompSci87]

nothing makes me more confident that Stanford does not hate fun than a column from the President about all they are doing to make it fun...

https://stanfordmag.org/contents/creatin...ampus-life

I don’t know why every development and announcement is met with cynicism.

I read MTL’s announcement. It (not surprisingly) makes absolutely no mention of “mandatory fun,” and I don’t think it’s helpful when false characterizations are manufactured.

I previously have not been a fan of MTL but his comments reflect exactly the kind of response I was hoping for. It sounds like MTL and the university “gets it” that there is a problem, and the university has given the issue priority and is taking steps to make improvements. Some of the recommendations — like university funding for programs and reduced red tape for parties and other activities — are exactly what I would have hoped for. And with Drell’s replacement, it is possible some of the administrative concerns are being addressed. I think the university deserves some time to see what impact these changes have.

Seriously, MTL's column sounded like a hopeful development, at least talking to students and trying to make improvements, though there was a bit that suggested more staff would be needed for one aspect. I couldn't resist posting a tongue in cheek cynical reply about mandatory fun and increased bureaucracy, but I'm hoping for the best in reality.