In interviews with The Daily Princetonian earlier this month, Interclub Council adviser Tim Prugar ’06 attributed the drop in alcohol-related transports during pickups weekend to a concerted effort by the eating clubs, while Public Safety Deputy Director Charles Davall attributed the decline to collaboration between the club presidents, the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students and Public Safety.
Dudeck, however, said that the drop may be due to simpler reasons.
“This was a strange year. I think the snow ... sort of calmed things down,” he said. “As far as our involvement goes, it was a very quiet Bicker weekend.”
Dudeck noted that the Borough’s involvement that weekend was limited to a few on-campus ambulance requests and the arrest of several minors who were attempting to purchase alcohol for Bicker-related activities.
Councilman Roger Martindell also addressed the topic of alcohol use, noting that officials are currently considering bringing together “representatives from each constituency” to work on “a new ordinance for underage drinking to replace current ordinances,” which he said have been found ineffective.
On the ceremonial side, Mayor Mildred Trotman presented a proclamation in honor of Black History Month. The honor was accepted by Shirley Satterfield, vice president for the Historical Society of Princeton.
The proclamation acknowledged the significance of Black History Month in affirming “the importance of black history throughout our American experience” and recognizing black Americans for “achieving exceptional success in all aspects of society.” It called on “all residents to join us in honoring the many contributions made by African-Americans throughout this region.”
The proclamation focused on the significance of the Paul Robeson House. Located at 110 Witherspoon St., the dwelling was the birthplace of Paul Robeson in 1898.
An “internationally acclaimed” athlete, singer, actor and scholar, Robeson was the son of a former slave, the Rev. William Robeson, and an activist for social justice. The house has also acted as a meeting place for black members of the YMCA and workers at the University eating clubs.
Later in the meeting, Anita Fresolone, marketing director for Palmer Square Management, updated the council about the year’s schedule of events, including plans for Pi Day celebrations on March 14 in honor of the irrational number used in mathematics.
Fresolone said that the day will include a pie-making contest — which the mayor will judge — as well as pie-throwing and pi-recitation competitions.
It’s an “interesting town-wide event,” she said, adding that the date is also Albert Einstein’s birthday. “It’s something that’s different and vibrant and brings attention to the merchants.”
Local businesses will participate in several ways, including with thematic discounts of $3.14 and pi-themed foods.
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