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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.

Crime around campus

Unknown location, March 29, 10:13 a.m.A University staff member reported receiving a harassing telephone call on his cell phone.

University opts not to 'Turnitin'

As jobs and graduate school admission become increasingly competitive prospects, campuses nationwide are confronting a rising tide of cheating among undergraduates.A study released last year by Duke University's Center for Academic Integrity revealed that 70 percent of college students admit to some form of cheating, while a widely-cited survey by Who's Who Among American High School Students determined that 80 percent of college-bound students cheat.To tackle this issue, universities have turned to anti-plagiarism software.

Piano Woman

Carolyn Wu '08 performs her solo recital Monday night in Taplin Auditorium. Wu played works by Schumann, Mozart and Ravel on the piano and pieces by Franck and de Sarasate on the violin.

Harvard boosts aid program

Just days after Stanford eliminated parental contributions for families that make less than $45,000 annually, Harvard has raised the financial aid bar yet again.The university announced Thursday that it no longer requires parental contributions to tuition for families with incomes under $60,000.The announcement builds on Harvard's 2004 financial aid initiative, which eliminated parental contribution for families making under $40,000 per year.Universities such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford and Penn are engaged in a cold war of financial aid offers, with each university raising the income level for which they eliminate parental contribution.

Harvard boosts aid program

Just days after Stanford eliminated parental contributions for families that make less than $45,000 annually, Harvard has raised the financial aid bar yet again.The university announced Thursday that it no longer requires parental contributions to tuition for families with incomes under $60,000.The announcement builds on Harvard's 2004 financial aid initiative, which eliminated parental contribution for families making under $40,000 per year.Universities such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford and Penn are engaged in a cold war of financial aid offers, with each university raising the income level for which they eliminate parental contribution.

Bell GS '64 addresses U.S.-NGO relationship

Peter Bell GS '64, former president of CARE USA, an antipoverty NGO, discussed the shifting relationship between the U.S.