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Researchers discover life at unprecedented depths

Researchers discover life at unprecedented depths

Dubbed the "worm from hell," Halicephalobus mephisto is one of four species of nematodes recently discovered by researchers more than 2.2 miles beneath the surface of the earth in South African gold mines. Multi-cellular organisms have never been detected at such depths before.

NEWS | 07/13/2011

Borough hires attorney to look into Dinky options

The Borough Council voted on June 28 to hire legal counsel to advise on legal public transit issues related to the Dinky station and the University’s proposed Arts and Transit Neighborhood.

NEWS | 07/13/2011

Township introduces Arts and Transit zoning ordinance

The Township Committee introduced a zoning ordinance last month that would allow the University to build its proposed Arts and Transit Neighborhood along the Alexander Corridor.

NEWS | 07/13/2011

Borough Police challenge $525K racial discrimination suit

The Borough has requested a new trial after a Superior Court jury awarded $525,000 to a police officer who claimed that the police department retaliated against him for filing a racial discrimination complaint.

NEWS | 07/12/2011

New Jersey Transit backs University's right to move Dinky

New Jersey Transit does not have the power to prevent the University from moving the Dinky terminus, representatives from New Jersey Transit said at a Borough Council meeting early last month.

NEWS | 07/12/2011

PPPL recognized for environmental friendliness

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory’s main administrative building has been awarded a gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.

NEWS | 07/07/2011

News & Notes: Local charged with DUI near Wawa

A local man was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and refusal to submit to a breathalyzer test last Saturday when Borough police officers found him passed out in his vehicle by Wawa.

NEWS | 07/06/2011

Former professor Jones forms left-wing Tea Party

Former White House environmental official Van Jones, who served a one-year appointment as a visiting professor at the University last year, recently announced the creation of the “American Dream Movement,” an initiative designed to serve as the left wing’s answer to the Tea Party.

NEWS | 07/05/2011

CNN drops Spitzer ’81

CNN announced on Wednesday that “In the Arena,” the primetime talkshow hosted by Eliot Spitzer ’81, would no longer be a part of the network’s nightly programming, dampening the quick ascension of the scandalized former New York governor.

NEWS | 07/05/2011

Vandiver GS, Velandia announce couple won't be separated

Joshua Vandiver GS and his husband Henry Velandia appeared on MSNBC on Thursday morning to announce that Velandia, a native of Venezuela, would not be deported.

NEWS | 06/29/2011

Petraeus GS ’87 confirmed as CIA director

The Senate unanimously voted 94-0 on Thursday to appoint Gen. David Petraeus GS ’87 as the 20th director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

NEWS | 06/29/2011

The Borough Mayorship: Jill Jachera

Jill Jachera, a retired attorney who is active in community organizations, is running for Borough mayor as the Republican candidate after winning the party’s uncontested nomination in this month’s primary election.

NEWS | 06/27/2011

University borrows $250 million

Backed by an endowment that has rapidly recovered since the recent depths of the recession, the University borrowed $250 million on Wednesday through a bond auction as part of its efforts to restore capital spending over the next several years.

NEWS | 06/16/2011

A note from the 135th Managing Board

The Daily Princetonian Board of Trustees has named Managing Editor Ameena Schelling ’12 editor-in-chief of the 135th Managing Board.

NEWS | 06/12/2011

Dinky service suspended after minor accident

New Jersey Transit temporarily suspended Dinky service this afternoon after the train was involved in a minor accident.

NEWS | 06/07/2011

Moore '79 wins Democratic nomination for Borough mayor

Yina Moore ’79 won the Democratic nomination for Borough mayor in the primary election on Tuesday. Moore, a member of the Regional Planning Board, defeated Borough Councilman David Goldfarb, 301-219.

NEWS | 06/07/2011

Seniors receive awards at Class Day ceremony

Several members of the Class of 2011 were honored at Monday’s Class Day ceremony for their academic, athletic and leadership qualities exhibited during their time at the University.

NEWS | 05/30/2011

University awards 1,206 undergraduate degrees at 264th Commencement

At the University’s 264th Commencement on Tuesday, 1,202 undergraduates from the Class of 2011, four from other classes and 815 graduate students received degrees.

NEWS | 05/30/2011

Reunions: Journalists, authors discuss future of publishing

Alumni journalists and authors discussed the rapidly changing nature of print journalism and book publishing in a forum on Saturday morning.

NEWS | 05/29/2011

Reunions: LGBT alumni address challenges, hopes

An audience of around 60 students and alumni gathered in McCosh 46 on Saturday afternoon for a panel titled “Efforts of Princeton University Students and Alumni for LGBT Equality.”

NEWS | 05/29/2011

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