Determination is a word commonly used in the context of Princeton fencer Katharine Holmes '17. After taking two years off from school, she came into these Olympics with a chance to fulfill a lifelong dream.
Due to poor weather conditions, all rowing events were cancelled on Day 5 for the second time in four days.
The U.S. women’s field hockey team clinched its third straight win in Rio by defeating Japan in a convincing 6-1 victory on Wednesday evening.
Day 4 of the Games saw some powerful performances from six Tigers in rowing, water polo and soccer. American rower Gevvie Stone ’07 finished her single sculls quarterfinals in first place with a time of 7:27.04.
Six Princeton Olympians competed in rowing and field hockey on Day 3 of the Games. American rower Kate Bertko ’06 failed to advance during the women’s lightweight double sculls event after placing third in her heat with a timing of 7:07.37.
The Princeton College Republicans are not taking a definitive position on whether to support the Republican Party’s presidential nominee Donald Trump in the general election at this time, according to a statement released to the Daily Princetonian by the group's president, Paul Draper ’18."As in past election cycles, the Princeton College Republicans will be working to promote Republican policies—limited government, the free market system, a strong national defense—amongst our college-aged peers.
Eight Princeton Olympians competed in soccer, hockey, fencing and rowing on the first day of the Games. Soccer player Diana Matheson ’08, who is competing for Canada in her third Olympic Games, contributed to her team’s 3-1 win over Zimbabwe.
PHILADELPHIA— Democratic National Committee Vice Chair R.T. Rybak talked about how the Party might heal from a divisive former chair and trying primary season during a reading from his new book, “Pothole Confidential: My Life as Mayor of Minneapolis."In writing this book, Rybak said he “wanted to get real with people about public service and being a mayor.”Rybak is a journalist turned politician.
PHILADELPHIA—U.S. Congressional Representative Jared Polis '96 is the first openly gay man elected to Congress as well as one of its wealthiest members.
PHILADELPHIA- Speaking on behalf of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who had just become the Democratic Party's presidential nominee, her husband and former President Bill Clinton called on the Democratic Party to unite and made a unique appeal for their nominee last Tuesday at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Clinton, through video, rather than a live podium speech, served as his own introductory speaker.
PHILADELPHIA —Thursdaynight saw the end of the 2016 Democratic National Convention, a four-day political extravaganza featuring numerous spectacular speeches.
PHILADELPHIA —The United States is a great, strong country that depends on Americans achieving together, President Barack Obama told the Democratic National Convention in his closing remarks on Wednesday night.Upon Obama’s entrance into the arena, many audience members rose from their seats.
PHILADELPHIA – Virginia Senator Tim Kaine accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for vice presidenton Wednesdaynight at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. He repeated his motto of “Faith, family and work,” intermingled with Spanish, to applause from the audience. He said he developed his faith, his North Star for orienting his life, while growing up in a religious household and attending a Jesuit high school.
Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden, took the stage Wednesday night at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia to praise Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's record and attack the Republican nominee, Donald Trump. Biden started his speech by highlighting President Barack Obama's accomplishments over his eight-year term and also commended the character and personality of the President and First Lady Michelle Obama '85. "[President Obama] is the embodiment of of honor, resolve, and character," Biden said.
PHILADELPHIA – When former Secretary of Defense and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director Leon Panetta addressed the DNC crowd before 9 P.M.
PHILADELPHIA—While the themes of the second night of the Democratic National Convention touched topics such as the September 11terrorist attacks, global security and domestic progressive issues, many speakers tied each topic back to women’s rights. Although former President Bill Clinton was one of the most anticipated speakers of the night, women composed the majority of speakers. The night opened with a compelling and rousing appearance from "Mothers of the Movement," seven mothers of black men and women killed by police officers.
PHILADELPHIA—The Democratic Party conducted a roll call vote to formally nominate former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as the party’s candidate for president of the United States.
PHILADELPHIA—Many of thespeeches on the first night of the Democratic National Conventiontouched on a theme of unity—often alluding to presumptive DemocraticnomineeHillary Clinton’s campaign slogan,“Stronger Together.” In addition to Michelle Obama ’85, primetime speakers from the first night included former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker. Warren said the presidential election is about remaining united. “When we turn against each other, we can’t fight back against a rigged system,” she said.
PHILADELPHIA — First Lady Michelle Obama ’85 spoke about the ways that the presidency can affect the lives of American children on the first night of the Democratic National Convention. “Our time in the White House would form the foundation for who [Malia and Sasha] would become,” she said.
PHILADELPHIA—Chants of “Bernie!
