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Court backs military recruiters

Court backs military recruiters

In a blow to law schools and gay rights advocates, the Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling yesterday, voting unanimously to uphold a law that requires colleges that accept federal funds to allow military recruiters access to their campuses.The law schools had sued the federal government over objections to the Pentagon's "don't ask, don't tell" policy, which bars openly gay men and women from serving in the military.The court's decision yesterday in Rumsfeld v.

NEWS | 03/06/2006

After assaults, University seeks solutions

In the wake of several sexual assaults on campus this year, University representatives and leaders of eating clubs are taking steps to address what one official described as a campus culture that "isn't working against the problem" of sexual violence.Since October, there have been four reported criminal incidents of a sexual nature on campus, including a groping in a women's bathroom in Frist Campus Center and aggravated sexual contact at an eating club.

NEWS | 03/06/2006

OIT looks to add Internet television

Students may soon be able to watch real time episodes of their favorite television shows for free on the University network without even leaving their computers.The Office of Information Technology (OIT), in collaboration with Video Furnace, is working to complement the University's current analog television system with Internet TV.If the system receives support and financial backing, students would have access to certain movies and a subset of live TV channels selected by the USG.The Undergraduate Life Committee (ULC), members of the USG and David Hopkins, manager of the New Media Center at OIT, will meet today to discuss the possible implementation of the system."The project is being run by the Undergraduate Life Committee," Rob Biederman '08, vice president of the USG, said.

NEWS | 03/06/2006

Group petitions University for 'fair trade' food

If Princeton Against Protectionism gets its way, food at residential dining halls may still taste the same.

NEWS | 03/06/2006

After assaults, University seeks solutions

In the wake of several sexual assaults on campus this year, University representatives and leaders of eating clubs are taking steps to address what one official described as a campus culture that "isn't working against the problem" of sexual violence.Since October, there have been four reported criminal incidents of a sexual nature on campus, including a groping in a women's bathroom in Frist Campus Center and aggravated sexual contact at an eating club.

NEWS | 03/06/2006

Students split on YAT campaigning

After an hour of impassioned debate Monday night on the issue of campaigns by young alumni trustee candidates, audience members left Whig Hall split on whether the University should lift its ban on campaigning by candidates.In a post-debate vote, 12 audience members supported campaigning, eight came down against it and three abstained.Aaron Spolin '08, co-president of Whig-Clio, which sponsored the debate, said that they had initially planned to have young alumni trustee (YAT) candidates debate each side, "but realized that probably wouldn't be allowed." He said before the debate that "if it does turn out strongly one way or the other" it might "affect future administration decisions." He was later surprised that the vote turned out so balanced.After years of leaving candidates with the impression that they would vote on whether to campaign or not, this year the administration disallowed campaigning without the usual vote.

NEWS | 03/06/2006

Group petitions University for 'fair trade' food

If Princeton Against Protectionism gets its way, food at residential dining halls may still taste the same.

NEWS | 03/06/2006

OIT looks to add Internet television

Students may soon be able to watch real time episodes of their favorite television shows for free on the University network without even leaving their computers.The Office of Information Technology (OIT), in collaboration with Video Furnace, is working to complement the University's current analog television system with Internet TV.If the system receives support and financial backing, students would have access to certain movies and a subset of live TV channels selected by the USG.The Undergraduate Life Committee (ULC), members of the USG and David Hopkins, manager of the New Media Center at OIT, will meet today to discuss the possible implementation of the system."The project is being run by the Undergraduate Life Committee," Rob Biederman '08, vice president of the USG, said.

NEWS | 03/06/2006

Students split on YAT campaigning

After an hour of impassioned debate Monday night on the issue of campaigns by young alumni trustee candidates, audience members left Whig Hall split on whether the University should lift its ban on campaigning by candidates.In a post-debate vote, 12 audience members supported campaigning, eight came down against it and three abstained.Aaron Spolin '08, co-president of Whig-Clio, which sponsored the debate, said that they had initially planned to have young alumni trustee (YAT) candidates debate each side, "but realized that probably wouldn't be allowed." He said before the debate that "if it does turn out strongly one way or the other" it might "affect future administration decisions." He was later surprised that the vote turned out so balanced.After years of leaving candidates with the impression that they would vote on whether to campaign or not, this year the administration disallowed campaigning without the usual vote.

NEWS | 03/06/2006

Court backs military recruiters

In a blow to law schools and gay rights advocates, the Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling yesterday, voting unanimously to uphold a law that requires colleges that accept federal funds to allow military recruiters access to their campuses.The law schools had sued the federal government over objections to the Pentagon's "don't ask, don't tell" policy, which bars openly gay men and women from serving in the military.The court's decision yesterday in Rumsfeld v.

NEWS | 03/06/2006

Rumor control

Hey kids it's me, Frazzles, the UPN-63 squirrel! Put your brain in neutral, because it's time for EXTRA!

NEWS | 03/05/2006

Students seek funds to send 800 pounds of condoms to South Africa

For the past week, Erin Blake '06 has been driving a car full of condoms ? 800 pounds of condoms, to be precise.After Blake requested a small donation for the Student Global AIDS Campaign, the companies contacted contributed a half-ton crate of condoms and pregnancy tests."It's a really bizarre situation," Blake said.

NEWS | 03/05/2006

USG confers on late meal, course guide

USG members discussed the future of meal plans and the launch of the new Student Course Guide (SCG) at last night's weekly meeting.Dining Services recently released plans to revise meal times for next year.

NEWS | 03/05/2006

Rumor control

Hey kids it's me, Frazzles, the UPN-63 squirrel! Put your brain in neutral, because it's time for EXTRA!

NEWS | 03/05/2006

Facebook 'friends' high schools

High school students across the country can now enter into the college world of wall postings, shared photo albums and "poking" on facebook.com. They can even "friend" college students with whom they've never once exchanged conversation."I recently declined a 'friend' request from a student at my old high school," said Pete Ploszek '09, a member of the facebook group "Princetonians for the Segregation of College and High School facebook.""He was someone I hardly knew at all.

NEWS | 03/05/2006

University network debuts at Oscars event

Correction appendedStudents packed Frist Campus Center last night for their own Oscar night gala celebration.Beginning at 8 p.m., hundreds of students streamed into a transformed Frist 100-level.

NEWS | 03/05/2006

PICSim models Middle East crisis

On Friday afternoon, room 309 in Frist Campus Center resembled the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange ? students rushed from corner to corner, frantic looks in their eyes.Princeton Interactive Crisis Simulation (PICSim), a conference run by the International Relations Council (IRC) and designed to reinvigorate often-staid Model UN simulations, was in session.An American cruise ship had just been hijacked by Jordan in the Suez Canal; Egypt and America were preparing their response.Further east, the Iraqi government was facing growing unrest and requested an additional 15,000 troops to enter Baghdad.Meanwhile, the Jordanian government was sitting back and watching the action."We don't have a situation for Jordan?

NEWS | 03/05/2006

Students seek funds to send 800 pounds of condoms to South Africa

For the past week, Erin Blake '06 has been driving a car full of condoms ? 800 pounds of condoms, to be precise.After Blake requested a small donation for the Student Global AIDS Campaign, the companies contacted contributed a half-ton crate of condoms and pregnancy tests."It's a really bizarre situation," Blake said.

NEWS | 03/05/2006

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