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Less than a week after rival Harvard shocked the world of elite college admissions by dropping early admission, Princeton announced yesterday that it would follow suit, abandoning its own program beginning next year.Though a decision on whether the University would scrap its Early Decision program had been expected in the coming weeks, President Tilghman's announcement ? met by strong applause when it was made yesterday at a faculty meeting ? came sooner than expected."I think it will make the admissions process far more fair and equitable," Tilghman, once an ardent defender of Early Decision, said in an interview after the meeting.

NEWS | 09/18/2006

Center to study race in America

Center to study race in America

In an effort to strengthen Princeton's commitment to the study of race, the University is establishing a Center for African-American Studies to replace the 37-year-old program of the same name, President Tilghman announced yesterday.The center will double the program's faculty, expand course offerings and, eventually, offer an undergraduate major.

NEWS | 09/18/2006

Five years later: A special section

In the five years since 19 young men boarded U.S. jet airliners and changed the course of history, the country has seethed, grieved, sought solace, ached for revenge, been afraid, celebrated victories and ultimately, changed.In "Focus," a special section published with today's paper, The Daily Princetonian looks back on the five years since the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, exploring the lives of Princetonians, from the victims' families to soldiers to Muslim students. How we changed In interviews with several Princetonians, Sophia Ahern Dwosh explores how the attacks of 9/11 shifted the course of our lives.

NEWS | 09/18/2006

Plans for arts neighborhood take shape

For the first time since 1918, the Dinky station will be heading south.The catalyst for its relocation is the development of a creative and performing arts "neighborhood" along Alexander Street, a far-reaching initiative that will create a center of academics, entertainment and retail on the Borough-Township border.

NEWS | 09/18/2006

University unveils plans for new era in chemistry

The University will break ground next fall on a sleek new chemistry building, pending approval by the regional planning board in the coming weeks.The new, cutting-edge building will be funded largely by royalties from the sale of Alimta, a potent cancer drug developed by chemistry professor emeritus Edward Taylor and patented by the University, President Tilghman wrote to alumni last year.The chemistry department has long wanted to vacate Hoyt Laboratory and the aging Frick Laboratory, its home since 1927.

NEWS | 09/17/2006

On Facebook, politicians court Gen Y

Meet Evan, an Indiana University alumnus and facebook.com member.

NEWS | 09/17/2006

Crime around campus

Old Graduate College, Aug. 11, 1:21 a.m.A Borough police officer reported an individual unconscious in a car in parking lot 19.

NEWS | 09/17/2006

Princeton to end early admission

President Tilghman said this afternoon that the University will end its early admission program next year.

NEWS | 09/17/2006

P-Votes beefs up operation to all states

P-Votes, a bipartisan, student-run organization founded in 2004 to get more Princetonians to the polls, has broadened its voter registration campaign to include all 50 states, not just New Jersey.The move represents a shift for the group, which previously focused on registering students to vote in New Jersey elections.

NEWS | 09/17/2006

Students launch website to promote social justice

Say you're a student passionate about a specific environmental issue ? renewable energy sources, for instance ? but you don't want to be another face in the crowd.

NEWS | 09/17/2006

Weinberg, 81, built Goldman foundation

"The specific components of a Princeton education have evolved over time, but our central aim has remained the same: to instill in each graduate those qualities of mind and character necessary for good citizenship and wise leadership." ? President Tilghman 2003 Commencement AddressOf all the celebrated qualities of John Weinberg '47, senior chairman and former senior partner at Goldman Sachs, his exemplary citizenship and leadership were perhaps the most notable.

NEWS | 09/17/2006

Sun Day

Students enjoy a moment at Lawnparties on Sunday. Cowboy Mouth performed at Tower Club.

NEWS | 09/17/2006

Brain Food

Members of the USG hand out free bagels to students Thursday morning as they begin their first day of classes.

NEWS | 09/14/2006

U. plans to renovate former club

Nassau Hall yesterday announced its plan to transform the former home of Campus Club, which closed its doors last fall, into a new social spot open to all University students.Campus will be a "place where student organization dinners could be held, parties and precepts scheduled as well as a place to just hang out," Amy Campbell, special assistant to Vice President for Campus Life Janet Dickerson, said in an email.The University, which took ownership of the club on Aug.

NEWS | 09/14/2006

Professor, alum nab Fields honor

The International Mathematics Union named professor Andrei Okounkov and Terence Tao GS '96 among the four Fields Medal winners announced last month.The award, often described as mathematics' equivalent of the Nobel Prize, is given once every four years and is considered the discipline's highest honor.

NEWS | 09/14/2006

Felten alleges e-vote flaw

Five years ago, computer science professor Ed Felten challenged the music industry by cracking the codes designed to stop music from being copied.

NEWS | 09/14/2006

Padilla's future remains uncertain

Dan-el Padilla Peralta '06, the student who revealed himself to be an illegal immigrant in a front page story in The Wall Street Journal earlier this year, spent the summer attending Washington press conferences and brokering book and movie deals.But even as the young man's name has gone from obscurity to the front pages of national newspapers and as politicians pledge to support his case, the question of his immigration status remains in limbo.

NEWS | 09/14/2006

I'm bringing weather back

Weather Guy: Apply directly to the forehead!Weather Guy: Apply directly to the forehead!Weather Guy: Apply directly to the forehead!Weather Fans, you're so lucky, you have no idea.

NEWS | 09/14/2006

Pon de Lawnparties

Though Rihanna released her first album, "Music of the Sun," just one year ago, the pop-reggae artist's star has risen quickly, with her distinct melodies already topping charts.The Barbados native was only 16 when rapper Jay-Z signed her to his label, Def Jam Records, and she has since released two top-10 singles, received numerous awards and appeared in films and on television shows.Following the announcement that she will play at Quadrangle Club during Lawnparties Sunday, Rihanna spoke to Princetonian staff writer Amanda Toy.Daily Princetonian: Since you just turned 18, do you play at a lot of colleges?Rihanna: No, not at all, actually.

NEWS | 09/14/2006

Five years later: A special section

In the five years since 19 young men boarded U.S. jet airliners and changed the course of history, the country has seethed, grieved, sought solace, ached for revenge, been afraid, celebrated victories and ultimately, changed.In "Focus," a special section published with today's paper, The Daily Princetonian looks back on the five years since the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, exploring the lives of Princetonians, from the victims' families to soldiers to Muslim students. How we changed In interviews with several Princetonians, Sophia Ahern Dwosh explores how the attacks of 9/11 shifted the course of our lives.

NEWS | 09/14/2006

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