The substance-free housing contract states, “No alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco products or incense may be in a room designated as substance-free.” The reality of substance-free housing, however, is more complicated, students said.
As their classmates approach crunch-time for their senior theses, Thomas Chen ’09 and James Coan ’09 look to crunch some numbers unrelated to their independent work: survey results measuring student opinion. Coan and Chen said they are trying to contribute meaningful data to the campus dialogue as co-chairs of the USG’s new Analysis of Princetonian Attitude Committee (APAC).
Utensil-rich residential college serveries present students with a prime opportunity to pinch the odd fork or spoon to round out their dorm supplies. This trend, however, places a financial burden on Dining Services to compensate for the thefts.
Some members of the Class of 2013 will begin their Princeton careers abroad. The University's bridge year program, which will debut next fall, will send a group of five students to each of four different countries. Though other universities encourage their students to take a gap year before matriculating, Princeton is unique in offering a bridge year program to its incoming freshmen, said John Luria, the director of the pilot program.
Though global warming may not boil the oceans dry, a new study suggests that even small increases in temperature may have more catastrophic effects than researchers previously believed.
Julia ’11 said that after months of disagreeing with her roommate about how often her roommate’s boyfriend should sleep over, Julia chose to room next year with someone she thought would be easier to live with. Christine ’11 said that she plans to room next year with someone she has known since freshman year after room draw problems led to her being randomly placed with roommates for her sophomore year.
Many students are encountering difficulties connecting their iPhones and iPod touch devices to the University’s wireless network, according to the website of the Office of Information Technology (OIT).
Getting paid to help with a professor’s cutting-edge research is a rare opportunity for undergraduates, but some students say that all it requires is a little initiative.
Disabled students like Hornbuckle make up less than 2 percent of the student body, compared to about 3 to 4 percent at other Ivy League universities. But this figure may reflect only those students who seek accommodation.
Though the cadets involved in the 23-member Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program at Princeton said they appreciated the close-knit group, several said they sometimes feel distant from other members of the University community, many of whom, they noted, find their commitment to the military surprising. The variety of opportunities available to Princeton undergraduates, many students’ lack of familiarity with the military and the legacy of the Vietnam War are some of the main reasons Princeton ROTC has remained small, cadets said.
Jonathan Brosterman ’06, Evan Coopersmith ’06 and Nitin Walia ’06 came together to form BCW Group LLC, a quantitative finance group, which has had much success since its founding in 2008 despite the poor economy.
Wilson School professor Alan Krueger is expected to be chosen as assistant treasury secretary for economic policy.
As several companies scale back internship programs, many prospective interns are choosing to branch out and apply for summer jobs in other industries. Smaller unknown companies, many of which offer only unpaid internships, are also experiencing higher demand for their limited positions.
Members of Princeton for Workers’ Rights this weekend called on the University to pressure HEI Hotels & Resorts to permit its workers to organize in a fair and neutral environment.
The University awarded the Moses Taylor Pyne Honor Prize -- for displaying outstanding scholarship, character and leadership -- and the Porter Ogden Jacobus Fellowship -- which supports the final year of graduate study and recognizes the four students who demonstrate the highest scholarly excellence in their graduate studies-- to students at the Alumni Day luncheon on Saturday.
Students walking by the construction site beside Wilcox Hall may have noticed the unique “wave” design that characterizes the exterior of the new Butler College complex, but few are aware of the subtleties of the design and the state-of-the-art amenities that lie behind it.
Taking supplements of the amino acid arginine may help protect against malaria, according to the results of a recent study conducted by University researchers in collaboration with the Drexel University College of Medicine.
Actress Glenn Close delivered a lecture, entitled “Are You Who We Think You Are?” before an audience in McCosh 50 on Thursday evening. The talk focused on her personal history and intimate exploration of the psyches of her characters, including her starring roles in a number of films, television shows and Broadway musicals.
Though Tilghman has never made a list of her culinary preferences, Sally Lewis-Lamonica, the chef at the president’s official residence Lowrie House, “has a pretty good idea now of the thing[s] that I like,” Tilghman noted. “There are very few things I don’t like. And when I don’t like them, I leave them on the plate.” Lewis-Lamonica has been cooking her way into the hearts and stomachs of Princeton’s elite for 21 years. While serving two University presidents and their many prestigious guests, Lewis-Lamonica has put her own stamp on Lowrie House.
Participants in a Dec. 5 workshop, which was organized by the ACC to address concerns about binge drinking at the University, suggested that an agreement modeled on Princeton’s academic Honor Code could successfully promote responsible alcohol consumption among students.
