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Robertson Hall closes after anthrax threat

Robertson Hall closes after anthrax threat

A Wilson School employee discovered a suspicious, oily, paint-like substance in a letter yesterday, prompting Borough Police to close Robertson Hall and call the Trenton fire department's hazardous materials team.University spokesman Marilyn Marks explained that the letter was sent from Canada and had no return address.

NEWS | 11/06/2001

McGreevey easily defeats Schundler to win New Jersey governor race

Jim McGreevey coasted to victory with a 16-point margin over Bret Schundler in the New Jersey gubernatorial race yesterday, carrying the Democratic party back to the State House in Trenton for the first time in eight years.McGreevey claimed victory in one of only two gubernatorial races in the country in an off-year election that was largely overshadowed by the terrorist attacks on Sept.

NEWS | 11/06/2001

It was an election unprecedented in American history. A look back at — Bush v. Gore, one year later

While millions of Americans are headed for the polls today to cast their vote for candidates ? from governors to congressmen to city councilmen ? there will be no punch marks or levers pulled for presidential candidates this year.One year after one of the most contested presidential elections in history, few Americans seem to remember the turmoil of Bush v.

NEWS | 11/05/2001

Billy Joel to headline Richardson concert

Despite rumors earlier this year that the USG would not put on a fall concert, social chair West Owens '03 announced yesterday that Billy Joel, accompanied by classical pianist Richard Joo, will perform on Nov.

NEWS | 11/05/2001

University offers free flu vaccine to students, faculty, staff

The University is offering free influenza vaccines to students, faculty and staff at a walk-in clinic this Thursday from 1 p.m.

NEWS | 11/05/2001

McGreevey comes to election day with strong lead in N.J. governor race

It is an off-year election that has been largely overshadowed by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the continuing anthrax scare, but New Jersey residents will cast their ballots today in a gubernatorial race in which both campaigns have attempted to retain their focus on mainstay plank issues."[The race] is absolutely based on issues; 62 percent of likely voters said they were basing their decisions on the issues while only 18 percent on leadership," said Monika McDermott, the associate director of the Star-Led-ger/Eagleton-Rutgers poll.A consensus in the polls shows Democrat Woodbridge mayor Jim McGreevey with a consistent double-digit lead on Republican candidate Bret Schundler.Despite McGree-vey's wide lead, the Schundler campaign is optimistic.

NEWS | 11/05/2001

Steven Abt '04 on ballot in Princeton Borough Council election today

University students are expected to mingle at the ballot box with other Borough residents in today's election.

NEWS | 11/05/2001

Debate and discussion over 'just' war generate questions about free speech

"With generosity of spirit and mutual respect," President Tilghman said at her installation several weeks ago, "we must listen carefully to one another, and speak with our minds and our hearts, guided by the principles we hold dear."Since Tilghman spoke those words, American and British forces have attacked sites in Afghanistan, domestic authorities have begun to cope with the losses of Sept.

NEWS | 11/04/2001

Mercer County resident contracts anthrax in state's first non-postal case

A 51-year-old woman living in Mercer County, N.J., left a local hospital Oct. 28 after being treated for a case of skin anthrax.The woman remains the only non-postal worker to have contracted the bacteria in New Jersey.Though state health officials are withholding the victim's name, one official, who wished to remain anonymous, released information on the woman's hospital testing.A lesion that developed on the woman's forehead originally spurred her to undergo analysis.

NEWS | 11/04/2001

Despite administration's efforts, grades continue to climb

As a rookie faculty member 30 years ago, economics professor Uwe Reinhardt thought he was a generous grader.

NEWS | 11/04/2001

Engineering dean to leave position after eleven years

The University announced Tuesday that engineering school dean James Wei would resign at the end of the academic year.Wei cited his age and the length of his term as reasons for his resignation."Eleven years is enough, and I am age 71," he said in an e-mail.Wei said he will go on a sabbatical next year to finish a book on "molecular structure and properties" and then will return to the Univer-sity to teach and continue his research.Former President Harold Shapiro appointed Wei to his current position in 1991.

NEWS | 11/04/2001

Mail delivery resumes following temporary suspension of service

The University has resumed delivery of outside mail from the United States Postal Service. Service was temporarily suspended last week after the discovery of a single spore of anthrax prompted the closure of the main Princeton post office in West Windsor.University director of communications Lauren Robinson-Brown '85 said the University's mail normally flows through the now-closed facility."There's no reason to believe, unless there is a suspicious letter that meets the guidelines we have posted on the website, that any mail we receive has anthrax contamination," she said.

NEWS | 11/04/2001

Admission office to accommodate applications delayed by mail backlog

With University mail service slow because of the local anthrax scare, the University Admission Office has announced that it will be flexible with late-arriving applications.On its website, the admission office has instructed applicants not to be concerned about early decision applications mailed by Nov.

NEWS | 11/04/2001

Powder found in Frist tests negative for anthrax

University officials announced Oct. 29 that the white powdery substance found the week before on a keyboard in the Frist Campus Center tested negative for the presence of anthrax.Results followed an announcement on Oct.

NEWS | 11/04/2001

Local hazmat worker hospitalized; nasal swab test remains inconclusive

A member of the hazardous materials team responsible for protecting the northern half of Mercer County ? an area that includes Princeton ? was hospitalized last week after he had a "suspicious" nasal swab."We're learning as we go from day to day, and the nasal test swabs are not always 100-percent accurate.

NEWS | 11/04/2001

The road not taken

A gaping hole on Elm Drive has closed the road between Lot 21 and the Public Safety guard booth adjacent to Butler College.

NEWS | 11/04/2001

Best school in the third-best list

It's all about the competition. And recently, competition has grown stiffer than ever before.It's not the rivals that have become tougher.

NEWS | 10/30/2001

University to suspend mail delivery after anthrax found in main Princeton post office

The University is suspending delivery of outside mail, two days after the discovery of a small amount of anthrax prompted the closure of the main Princeton post office, which is located off of Route One.Lauren Robinson-Brown '85, University Director of Communications, explained that the University's mail normally flows through the now-closed facility."There's no reason to believe, unless there is a suspicious letter that meets the guidelines we have posted on the website, that any mail we receive has anthrax contamination," she said.

NEWS | 10/30/2001

N.J. gubernatorial race margin closing in last weeks before election

With under two weeks to go before Election Day, New Jersey's gubernatorial race is entering its final stretch in an uncertain voting environment."Honestly, we have no idea what will happen," said Monika McDermott, the associate director of the Eagleton Institute Rutgers/Star-Ledger poll.The race pits conservative Republican candidate Bret Schundler ? the current mayor of Jersey City ? against Democratic Woodside mayor Jim McGreevey.

NEWS | 10/30/2001

University on alert for flu-like symptoms

The University is asking any student who develops flu-like symptoms ? fever, muscle aches and cough ? to report to McCosh infirmary, three days after a suspicious powder found on a keyboard in the Frist Campus Center was removed by a hazardous materials team.Meanwhile, Uni-versity officials are working with local and federal law enforcement agencies.

NEWS | 10/30/2001

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