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From the Archives: 50 Years of Commemoration

This week, The Daily Princetonian looks to the past and the future to remember its commemorative books of the past and preview the one that is currently in the works.

This week, The Daily Princetonian looks to the past and the future to remember its commemorative books of the past and preview the one that is currently in the works.

Harking back to ’93: The last time men’s soccer won an NCAA game

The 1993 team was the last Princeton men’s soccer squad to win an NCAA Tournament game, going all the way to the Final Four. Look back at that historic season and the people that made it happen.

The 1993 team was the last Princeton men’s soccer squad to win an NCAA Tournament game, going all the way to the Final Four. Look back at that historic season and the people that made it happen.

This Week in History: A warning for the eating clubs before the res colleges

In the fall of 1956, the University announced plans for a possible drastic change to the Princeton dormitory system. A precursor to the current residential college system, the initial proposal to include dining and social facilities in dormitories arose as a University-run alternative to the Eating Clubs. In the pages of the ‘Prince,’ a writer raised concerns about the effects such a system might have on the University’s social scene. 

In the fall of 1956, the University announced plans for a possible drastic change to the Princeton dormitory system. A precursor to the current residential college system, the initial proposal to include dining and social facilities in dormitories arose as a University-run alternative to the Eating Clubs. In the pages of the ‘Prince,’ a writer raised concerns about the effects such a system might have on the University’s social scene. 

This Week in History: A look at movie reviews from the Orange Bubble

In the mid-1930s, The Daily Princetonian published its own film criticism under the aptly-titled “Current Cinema.” Although the column has long since ended publication, students can still enjoy and review movies through the USG’s screenings at the Garden Theatre.

In the mid-1930s, The Daily Princetonian published its own film criticism under the aptly-titled “Current Cinema.” Although the column has long since ended publication, students can still enjoy and review movies through the USG’s screenings at the Garden Theatre.

From the Archives: The art museum in black and white

The Art Museum's renovation is part of a long history of campus construction. The Daily Princetonian looks back into the archives to remember the times the museum's evolutions appeared in its pages.

The Art Museum's renovation is part of a long history of campus construction. The Daily Princetonian looks back into the archives to remember the times the museum's evolutions appeared in its pages.

This Week in History: 50 years back at the Art Museum: Pamela Smith’s occult art unveiled

As the new Princeton University Art Museum bustles with art enthusiasts in its first week open, The Daily Princetonian invites readers to reflect on the museum’s past. 50 years ago this week, the historic Art Museum unveiled a since-forgotten unconventional exhibition: occult art.

As the new Princeton University Art Museum bustles with art enthusiasts in its first week open, The Daily Princetonian invites readers to reflect on the museum’s past. 50 years ago this week, the historic Art Museum unveiled a since-forgotten unconventional exhibition: occult art.

A specter is haunting Princeton

As the university braces for a nightmarish Halloweekend, The Daily Princetonian revisits the grave of a particular specter haunting campus, cemetery grounds, and our publication itself. Aaron Burr Jr. may have retired in disgrace as the nation’s vice president, but his name continues to stir our spirits, serving Nassau Hall as the University’s resident ghost.

In advance of Halloweekend, The Daily Princetonian revisits the grave of a particular specter haunting campus, cemetery grounds, and our publication itself. Aaron Burr Jr. may have retired in disgrace as the nation’s vice president, but his name continues to stir our spirits, serving Nassau Hall as the University’s resident ghost. 

Digital debates and the origin of a Princeton “In the Nation’s Service”

Wilson believed that the “processes of instruction which fit a large body of young men to serve their generation … ought also to serve as the initial processes by which scholars and investigators are made.”

Wilson believed that the “processes of instruction which fit a large body of young men to serve their generation … ought also to serve as the initial processes by which scholars and investigators are made.”

Faith, freedom, and film: The legacy of Princeton’s blue laws

In 1947, bound by New Jersey’s “Blue Laws,” Princetonians struggled to fill their long Sundays with secular activities. At the time, Mercer County residents were prohibited from conducting commercial activity during the Christian Sunday Sabbath, unable to engage in nonessential travel and leisure. 

In 1947, bound by New Jersey’s “Blue Laws,” Princetonians struggled to fill their long Sundays with secular activities. At the time, Mercer County residents were prohibited from conducting commercial activity during the Christian Sunday Sabbath, unable to engage in nonessential travel and leisure. 

This Week in History: International interconnectedness at the Graduate College

Across the Forbes Golf course, the Graduate School celebrates its 125th anniversary this week. To mark the occasion, the Daily Princetonian recalls a piece from 1997 reflecting on the unique opportunity that the Graduate College provides to make connections with diverse communities. 

Across the Forbes Golf course, the Graduate School celebrates its 125th anniversary this week. To mark the occasion, the Daily Princetonian recalls a piece from 1997 reflecting on the unique opportunity that the Graduate College provides to make connections with diverse communities. 

“A Message to our Freshmen”: Tongue-in-cheek tips from The Daily Princetonian

At the start of the school year in 1931, the Daily Princetonian attempted to do its part in acclimating the incoming first-year class of 1935 by printing a “Message to Our Freshman” in their humor column, “Diogenes’ Lamp.”

At the start of the school year in 1931, the Daily Princetonian attempted to do its part in acclimating the incoming first-year class of 1935 by printing a “Message to Our Freshman” in their humor column, “Diogenes’ Lamp.”

‘The Invisible Fence?’: Nassau Street then and now

On Sept. 23, 1993, The Daily Princetonian reported that Nassau Street’s line of jewelry shops and high-end boutiques long reinforced what merchants like Ray Wadsworth, owner of the Flower Market, called an “invisible fence” separating students from local businesses. However, in response to low profit margins, businesses in Princeton looked to appeal more directly to students.

On Sept. 23, 1993, The Daily Princetonian reported that Nassau Street’s line of jewelry shops and high-end boutiques long reinforced what merchants like Ray Wadsworth, owner of the Flower Market, called an “invisible fence” separating students from local businesses. However, in response to low profit margins, businesses in Princeton looked to appeal more directly to students.

30 Years Ago: Carril wins 500th game

Former Princeton Head Coach Pete Carril is often regarded as one of the best coaches of his generation. Carril was named to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.

Former Princeton Head Coach Pete Carril is often regarded as one of the best coaches of his generation. Carril was named to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.

From the archives: Tigers take Ivy League with 59–23 victory over Yale

From the Prince archives, an original articles from when the football team secured the Ivy League championship with 59–23 victory over Yale in 2013.

U. researcher shows gender stereotypes about intelligence present in young children

Stereotypes associating brilliance with men more than women emerge in girls by age six, according to a paper published in Science on Jan. 27.

History of slavery at U. is focus of series of plays at McCarter

Seven nationally recognized playwrights will write plays about the history of slavery at the University, to premiere with the launch of the Princeton and Slavery Project on Nov. 18.

1965-2015: Women in the 'Prince' archives

In honor of our International Women's Day Issue, Street Editors take a look at 50 years' of women's history at Princeton through past publications by the 'Daily Princetonian.'