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College ranking system revisited

Clarification appendedThe U.S. Department of Education recently proposed the creation of a new sort of college ranking, an interactive list that students could customize by choosing among characteristics they value in postsecondary institutions.The database would present similar information to the popular U.S.

Republicans push student 'bill of rights'

In an attempt to promote "academic freedom and intellectual diversity within the University community," the College Republicans called on students this week to support a USG referendum on a Student Bill of Rights.The one-page Student Bill of Rights (SBOR), an effort to address a perceived invasion of partisan beliefs into academia, outlines five principles for removing ideology from student grading, classroom discussions, professor hiring and the selection of campus speakers.

University accepts 10.2 percent for Class of 2010

The University offered admission to 1,792 students out of a record 17,563 applicants to the Class of 2010.

Report: Facebook wants $2 billion

The creators of facebook.com, the online social networking website for college and high school students, hopes to sell the private company for as much as $2 billion, BusinessWeek Online reported March 28.Facebook spokesman Chris Hughes, however, refused to discuss the rumor."The BusinessWeek story is based on nothing but speculation, and we do not comment on rumors," Hughes, a senior at Harvard, said in an email to The Daily Princetonian.

Anti-gang policies need improvement, panelists argue

Speaking as part of a panel on anti-gang initiatives in Robertson Hall yesterday evening, Robert Bowser, the mayor of East Orange, N.J., made one point about young, potential gang members very clear: "We have got to get these kids some other opportunities."The panel, entitled "Bloods, Crips, and Beyond," was hosted by the Wilson School's Policy Research Institute for the Region, a small think tank that focuses on policy issues in the tristate area.

Laptop orchestra debuts with eclectic electronica

Fifteen people dressed in black kneel before a glowing Apple laptop on an altar-like stand. A petite woman in an iridescent purple tunic stands facing the group, hands spread wide.

E-books remain unpopular

After nearly two semesters of offering digital textbooks, the U-Store has had little success in pitching the digital manuscripts to students.This fall, the U-Store participated in a nationwide college bookstore pilot program, managed by Missouri Book Services, a company that offers digital texts or "e-books" to students at prices approximately 30 percent cheaper than those of new textbooks.

Anti-gang policies need improvement, panelists argue

Speaking as part of a panel on anti-gang initiatives in Robertson Hall yesterday evening, Robert Bowser, the mayor of East Orange, N.J., made one point about young, potential gang members very clear: "We have got to get these kids some other opportunities."The panel, entitled "Bloods, Crips, and Beyond," was hosted by the Wilson School's Policy Research Institute for the Region, a small think tank that focuses on policy issues in the tristate area.

Jargon exposed

In an ostensible April Fool's joke, pranksters covered the signpost at the corner of Washington Road and Prospect Avenue with a sign showing Prospect's nickname.

Laptop orchestra debuts with eclectic electronica

Fifteen people dressed in black kneel before a glowing Apple laptop on an altar-like stand. A petite woman in an iridescent purple tunic stands facing the group, hands spread wide.

Report: Facebook wants $2 billion

The creators of facebook.com, the online social networking website for college and high school students, hopes to sell the private company for as much as $2 billion, BusinessWeek Online reported March 28.Facebook spokesman Chris Hughes, however, refused to discuss the rumor."The BusinessWeek story is based on nothing but speculation, and we do not comment on rumors," Hughes, a senior at Harvard, said in an email to The Daily Princetonian.

What happened at pick-ups?

Residential college advisers have convened a public meeting tonight with University health and Public Safety officials after they learned of a troubling series of events involving a large number of alcohol abuse incidents and possibly multiple cases of sexual assault during eating club pickups and initiations, the student advisers said.Alternately referred to as "Princetonians Gone Wild: A Closer Look at Initiations" and "The Real Story of Pick-Ups," the event is scheduled for 9 p.m.

University accepts 10.2 percent for Class of 2010

The University offered admission to 1,792 students out of a record 17,563 applicants to the Class of 2010.

What happened at pick-ups?

Residential college advisers have convened a public meeting tonight with University health and Public Safety officials after they learned of a troubling series of events involving a large number of alcohol abuse incidents and possibly multiple cases of sexual assault during eating club pickups and initiations, the student advisers said.Alternately referred to as "Princetonians Gone Wild: A Closer Look at Initiations" and "The Real Story of Pick-Ups," the event is scheduled for 9 p.m.

Jargon exposed

In an ostensible April Fool's joke, pranksters covered the signpost at the corner of Washington Road and Prospect Avenue with a sign showing Prospect's nickname.

Campus blooms

Campus blooms

E-books remain unpopular

After nearly two semesters of offering digital textbooks, the U-Store has had little success in pitching the digital manuscripts to students.This fall, the U-Store participated in a nationwide college bookstore pilot program, managed by Missouri Book Services, a company that offers digital texts or "e-books" to students at prices approximately 30 percent cheaper than those of new textbooks.

Faculty members remember late colleague

University administrators and professors honored late emeritus anthropology professor David Wendell Crabb and approved committee election results yesterday during a faculty meeting.Professor James Boon, anthropology department chair, read a memorial resolution about Crabb, who died last year.

Faculty members remember late colleague

University administrators and professors honored late emeritus anthropology professor David Wendell Crabb and approved committee election results yesterday during a faculty meeting.Professor James Boon, anthropology department chair, read a memorial resolution about Crabb, who died last year.