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Lynne Cheney discusses role of patriotism in education

Lynne Cheney discusses role of patriotism in education

Lynne Cheney, former chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities and wife of Vice President Dick Cheney, called last night for American colleges and universities to institute core general education requirements, including required courses in American history."I suggest a general education requirement for all students so we can all participate in a general conversation," Cheney told an audience of over 300 in McCosh 50.Cheney, whose visit was sponsored by the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, urged scholars to take on "broadly conceived" studies of American history.

NEWS | 11/29/2001

Seven U. Va. students expelled, four withdraw in wake of cheating scandal

As a result of allegations of plagiarism last April, seven students at the University of Virginia have been expelled and four students have left the school before they could go to trial, according to Thomas Hall, the chairman of the U.Va.

NEWS | 11/29/2001

DOE awards two professors fellowships for plasma research

Allan Reiman and Douglas McCune of the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab were awarded PPPL Distinguished Research and Engineering Fellowships last week.Reiman, a physicist at PPPL and a lecturer with the rank of professor in the astrophysical sciences department, was awarded the distinction for his role as head of the plasma configuration design group in the National Compact Stellarator Experiment.McCune, co-head of the Computational Plasma Physics Group at PPPL, was recognized for his work as creator of TRANSP software ? instrumental in analyzing fusion plasma experiments.The fellowships, consisting of a $5,000 grant and increased research independence, are awarded by the U.S.

NEWS | 11/28/2001

Township seeks to curb deer numbers

Animal rights activists are questioning Princeton Township's new deer management program as the local government continues its plan to reduce the deer population.Under the plan, White Buffalo, a wildlife management firm from Connecticut, will be hired to catch deer and destroy them.

NEWS | 11/28/2001

RA/MAA programs take late applications

The University recently extended the deadline for RA/MAA applications, raising concerns among many on campus that the program had not received enough interest.

NEWS | 11/28/2001

Battling the Beast

Eleven years ago this week, BJ Miller '93 and his friends were returning from a party when they decided to climb atop the Dinky.

NEWS | 11/28/2001

Novelist Amis speaks on new work, 'The War Against Cliche'

A slim man with golden brown hair combed back and turned up at the end, Martin Amis mounted the small stage at the Stewart Film Theater last night and further demonstrated the sharpness of his wit and his command of the English language.

NEWS | 11/28/2001

Though it doesn't grant academic credit, Princeton's Americal Sign Language class is growing in popularity.

One of the most interactive and rigorous language classes on campus involves the least amount of speaking.Every Tuesday and Thursday, a motivated group of students convenes in Frist 307 to study in the United States: American Sign Language.

NEWS | 11/28/2001

Increasingly, biotech firms are calling Princeton home

Drive around the area, and you'll see them, one after another: Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Bristol-Myers.

NEWS | 11/27/2001

Princeton area retailers experience healthy holiday weekend

Before Thanksgiving weekend ? which is typically one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year ? economists predicted a slow holiday retail season.Many retailers near the University, however, are reporting that they fared better this year than they did during last year's Thanksgiving weekend, despite the somber mood that has gripped the nation since the Sept.

NEWS | 11/27/2001

Ivies see increase in early applications

Nearly a month after the early application deadline, many Ivy League colleges are reporting that the number of applicants is once again higher than ever, despite anthrax-related mail disruptions and fears of possible side effects from the Sept.

NEWS | 11/27/2001

DiBattista explores assertive women in '30s and '40s era Hollywood films

At its best, a film provides not only entertainment, but also inspiration, striking a chord with viewers that reverberates long after they have left the theater.

NEWS | 11/27/2001

University considers future challenges in war against terrorism

During the past weeks, the Taliban ? accused of harboring Sept. 11 terror suspect Osama bin Laden and his al-Qaida terrorist network ? have surrendered to the northern alliance in major cities throughout Afghanistan.Over the weekend, the northern alliance claimed it had captured Kunduz, the Taliban's last stronghold in the north.

NEWS | 11/26/2001

Candidates for USG office speak at Frist elections forum

The candidates for next year's USG positions spoke at a candidates' forum last night at the Frist Campus Center.

NEWS | 11/26/2001

Federal government opposes professor's Internet copyright lawsuit

The federal government has filed a brief to block University professor Edward Felten from suing to overturn the 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act, alleging that the plaintiff's claim is "unripe." Last year Felten, a computer science professor at the University, led a team in developing a method to bypass digital copyright protections in music files.The government's brief, filed on Sept.

NEWS | 11/26/2001

Jesse Jackson to speak about Vieques bombing

The Rev. Jesse Jackson will be the keynote speaker at a conference on Puerto Rico, sponsored by the Program in Latin American Studies, this Friday.

NEWS | 11/26/2001

Panel to discuss upperclass dining options for undergraduate women

Bicker, sign-ins and initiations are only two months away. For freshmen and sophomore women, the process can bring up a plethora of questions.

NEWS | 11/26/2001

Laboratory mail tests negative for anthrax

University officials announced Nov. 21 that the powdery substance found in a catalog mailed to Lewis Thomas Lab tested negative for anthrax.Though the University employed an independent environmental safety team to analyze the suspicious substance to avoid the time delay associated with the state system, the state lab reported the results first.

NEWS | 11/25/2001

Lapidus '59 donates Judaica collection

Sidney Lapidus '59 earlier this month donated a collection of books and documents to Firestone Library.

NEWS | 11/25/2001

In the spotlight again, Rumsfeld '54 finds himself in familiar territory

In the aftermath of Sept. 11 and commencement of America's War on Terrorism, Princeton alum Donald Rumsfeld '54 has quickly become one of the most visible members of the Bush administration.Considered the leading 'hawk' of the administration, Rumsfeld has become a trusted confidant and adviser to President Bush.

NEWS | 11/25/2001

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