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Plight of black men worsens, professor finds

Black men in the United States are becoming increasingly estranged from the labor force and mainstream American society as part of a trend which has accelerated despite considerable gains in the overall economy, recent studies from researchers at Princeton and peer institutions suggest.Princeton sociology professor Bruce Western, one of the experts behind the findings, said that the situation for black men is even more serious than previously believed."We thought that the economic expansion at the end of the '90s produced better opportunities for young black men without higher education.

Chef to rock stars helps tsunami victims in Asia

Private chef to rock bands like Pearl Jam, U2 and the Rolling Stones, Bruce French saw the destruction of the December 2004 South Asian earthquake and tsunami and decided to take action.Ten days after the devastating flood, French ? who spoke about his experiences at a lecture Tuesday in Murray-Dodge ? flew to Sri Lanka.

Sex and religion

On job trail, seniors sweat deflated GPAs

As seniors receive acceptance and rejection letters from employers, fellowships and graduate schools this spring, many wonder what role their GPAs have played in the process.Some students fear that the University's new grading policy, which seeks to limit the number of A-range grades awarded, has weakened their chances of securing positions over students at other Ivy League institutions that continue to give out ostensibly inflated grades.University officials deny, however, that the policy has had a negative effect on students' prospects.

Reporter criticizes pre-war coverage

Journalist George Packer accused journalists and government officials of a "herd mentality" in the lead-up to the war in Iraq at a lecture yesterday in Dodds Auditorium.A staff writer for The New Yorker, Packer discussed his recent book about U.S.

Sex and religion

Bush names Bolten '76 chief of staff

President Bush named White House budget director Joshua Bolten '76 his new chief of staff Tuesday morning after Andrew Card, the current chief, announced his resignation.At a brief Oval Office ceremony, Bush described Bolten as "a man with broad experience," "a creative policy thinker" and "a man of candor and humor and directness, who is comfortable with responsibility and knows how to lead.""No person is better prepared for this important position," Bush added.In a short statement after Bush's announcement, Bolten praised the president and Card, saying he was excited to take up the post."You've set a clear course to protect our people at home, to promote freedom abroad and to expand our prosperity," Bolten said to the president.

Chef to rock stars helps tsunami victims in Asia

Private chef to rock bands like Pearl Jam, U2 and the Rolling Stones, Bruce French saw the destruction of the December 2004 South Asian earthquake and tsunami and decided to take action.Ten days after the devastating flood, French ? who spoke about his experiences at a lecture Tuesday in Murray-Dodge ? flew to Sri Lanka.

Repeat vandalism mars Scully

Scully Hall was vandalized over spring break, the third time in the past four weeks that the dorm has been the target of criminal mischief.The incidents have sparked an investigation by Public Safety, as well as a call from West College for individuals with information to step forward.The first case of vandalism in Scully was reported on Feb.

Departments key to policy's success

When the University leadership decided it was time to combat the problem of grade inflation, it faced a fundamental problem: nobody wanted to take the leap first.

Alumna receives $350k for 2001 chapel accident

An alumna who fell from the University Chapel's bell tower five years ago reached a $350,000 settlement last week with the two contractors who were renovating the tower at the time.Though the University had originally been named a defendant in the lawsuit, the judge presiding over the case granted Princeton's motion to have itself dismissed from the case, citing charitable immunity laws, University officials said.Alexandra Shaw '03 was climbing a spiral staircase and ladder inside the chapel's north turret the night of Dec.

Fun in the sun

Taking a break for a game of catch, Neil White '09 (l.) and Yao Wang '09 enjoy the long-awaited warm spring weather on Alexander Beach.

University mulls expansion of athletic facilities

The University is in the process of evaluating on-campus recreation facilities and has hired a planning and management firm to generate ideas for adapting current facilities and building new projects.The survey comes on the heels of the 2004 report of the Task Force for Health and Well-Being, which pointed out weaknesses in the health and fitness programs on campus, as well as the inadequacy of Dillon Gym and other recreational athletic facilities.Tim Miller, a vice president at Brailsford & Dunlavey, the firm working on the project, said it was hired to do a one-day brainstorming session on wellness and recreation last fall, and it was decided that "further study on what students, faculty and staff see as top priorities" was necessary before beginning to plan major renovations to Dillon.The Office of Campus Life sent an online survey to a random selection of the Princeton population in mid-February and distributed printed surveys to people in the survey sample who do not typically use email, Vice President of Campus Life Janet Dickerson said.

Alumna receives $350k for 2001 chapel accident

An alumna who fell from the University Chapel's bell tower five years ago reached a $350,000 settlement last week with the two contractors who were renovating the tower at the time.Though the University had originally been named a defendant in the lawsuit, the judge presiding over the case granted Princeton's motion to have itself dismissed from the case, citing charitable immunity laws, University officials said.Alexandra Shaw '03 was climbing a spiral staircase and ladder inside the chapel's north turret the night of Dec.

Departments key to policy's success

When the University leadership decided it was time to combat the problem of grade inflation, it faced a fundamental problem: nobody wanted to take the leap first.

University mulls expansion of athletic facilities

The University is in the process of evaluating on-campus recreation facilities and has hired a planning and management firm to generate ideas for adapting current facilities and building new projects.The survey comes on the heels of the 2004 report of the Task Force for Health and Well-Being, which pointed out weaknesses in the health and fitness programs on campus, as well as the inadequacy of Dillon Gym and other recreational athletic facilities.Tim Miller, a vice president at Brailsford & Dunlavey, the firm working on the project, said it was hired to do a one-day brainstorming session on wellness and recreation last fall, and it was decided that "further study on what students, faculty and staff see as top priorities" was necessary before beginning to plan major renovations to Dillon.The Office of Campus Life sent an online survey to a random selection of the Princeton population in mid-February and distributed printed surveys to people in the survey sample who do not typically use email, Vice President of Campus Life Janet Dickerson said.

Fun in the sun

Taking a break for a game of catch, Neil White '09 (l.) and Yao Wang '09 enjoy the long-awaited warm spring weather on Alexander Beach.

Bolten '76 named Bush's chief of staff

President Bush named White House budget director Joshua Bolten '76 his new chief of staff after Andrew Card, the current chief, announced his resignation.At a brief Oval Office ceremony this morning, Bush described Bolten, who earlier served as deputy chief of staff, as a "creative policy thinker" and a man with "broad experience.""He's an expert on the budget and our economy.

Global governance

U.N. Development Program Administrator Kemal Dervis GS '73 speaks Monday about global markets and networks.

Local teens confess to Forbes theft

Township police have arrested five local teenagers who confessed to breaking into several rooms in the new wing of Forbes and stealing electronics and alcohol.The burglary was part of a string of thefts that took place during midterms week and over spring break, driving several students to sleep in friends' rooms as an additional safety measure.