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The Dinky rail service, which runs between the University campus and the Princeton Junction train station, may undergo major renovations as part of a federal planning process.The study looks into ways of integrating the Dinky, which carries up to 1,500 passengers daily, with the proposed Route 1 corridor Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT). The BRT ? an improved bus transportation system that has already been instituted in Pittsburgh, Pa., and Ottawa, Canada ? would make numerous stops between Trenton and central New Jersey.According to the "Alternatives Analysis" study sponsored by Central New Jersey Transit, proposed options include upgrading or removing the Dinky while adding a BRT line, upgrading the service without adding the line, or leaving the Dinky alone.

NEWS | 10/25/2005

University plans to help fight FCC ruling

University plans to help fight FCC ruling

The extension of a 1994 law controlling federal access to communication networks may result in expensive technology upgrades for colleges and, in the long run, higher tuition rates for students.The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted on Aug.

NEWS | 10/25/2005

Website creates forum for University debate

The Princeton Report on Knowledge (P-ROK), an online platform for intellectual discussion, was launched earlier this year to fill a gap in the public debate of academic work.The site's founders and editors ? anthropology professor John Borneman and history professor Gyan Prakash ? were disconcerted by the absence of a public forum for the discussion of social and natural sciences, humanities and on-campus events and seminars."We thought that the absence of such a forum or platform ghettoized academic work as 'merely academic,' " Prakash said.Borneman and Prakash took it upon themselves to change that, putting a premium on making knowledge and opinions widely accessible."While there is much support at Princeton for research, there is little effort to turn this into accessible knowledge," Borneman said.Since its inception, the site has taken an unorthodox format, featuring interviews, discussion forums and question and answer sections in lieu of scholarly articles.P-ROK's slogan reveals the site's interdisciplinary focus: "To survey the local complexities of a globalizing world.

NEWS | 10/25/2005

Chemistry dept. looks to rebuild

After almost 80 years in the same dark, labyrinthine building, the chemistry department will soon relocate from Frick to a state-of-the-art facility further down Washington Road.

NEWS | 10/20/2005

Bermann, D'Amato win Class of 2009 elections

Weeks of campaigning and a runoff election ended Wednesday when the USG announced the new Class of 2009 officers: president Grant Bermann will serve as president, Al D'Amato as vice president, Grace Clawater as secretary, Phil Chacko as treasurer and Erin Mesdagsocial chair.Voting for the election began Sunday at noon, but all five positions were decided in a runoff election on Tuesday.

NEWS | 10/20/2005

Suspect charged in Frist assault

A resident of Princeton Borough was arrested Wednesday night and charged in connection with the attempted assault two weeks ago in Frist Campus Center, Borough Police said yesterday.The man, Wilmar Estuardo Munoz-Rosales, is being held at the Mercer County Correction Center after a witness spotted him on Witherspoon Street.

NEWS | 10/20/2005

Senior admin. lacks diversity

The University hired and retained high-level minority staff members at a lower rate than at least half of its peer institutions last year, according to a report released Thursday by the Diversity Working Group.Commissioned by President Tilghman in 2004, the group, which Tilghman asked to focus on "recruitment, hiring, retention and promotion of a diverse workforce here at Princeton," found the University has made progress in its hiring of lower-level minority staff, but needs to increase diversity in managerial and executive positions.The report recommended remedies that include creating more staff positions devoted to diversity issues; establishing "affinity groups" for employees of the same race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation; educating managers with hiring responsibilities on the importance of a diverse staff; and providing housing for low-income employees."One of the things that surprised me is that there are a number of different initiatives across the University on trying to improve the diversity of the institution," said Executive Vice President Mark Burstein, who co-chaired the group of 21 staff members and administrators with Vice President for Campus Life Janet Dickerson.

NEWS | 10/20/2005

Chemistry dept. looks to rebuild

After almost 80 years in the same dark, labyrinthine building, the chemistry department will soon relocate from Frick to a state-of-the-art facility further down Washington Road.

NEWS | 10/20/2005

Running the gauntlet

As Reagan-era children are wont to do, your humble weatherman often reminisces about the rich smorgasbord of television programming offered during the medium's Second Golden Age (1991-94). Specifically, when I wasn't watching the Weather Channel's Tropical Update at :50 past the hour, I was fond of tuning into USA Network's afternoon lineup, because sandwiched between "The $100,000 Pyramid" and Saget-era "American's Funniest Home Videos" was the cultural touchstone that is "American Gladiators."Ah, the point emerges.

NEWS | 10/20/2005

Ivy, TI go dry amid investigation

Ivy Club and Tiger Inn have closed their doors to guests this weekend amid a Borough Police investigation into charges of underage drinking on the Street.A 17-year-old student visiting the University from The Lawrenceville School was detained by police officers on the morning of Oct.

NEWS | 10/20/2005

Bermann, D'Amato win Class of 2009 elections

Weeks of campaigning and a runoff election ended Wednesday when the USG announced the new Class of 2009 officers: president Grant Bermann will serve as president, Al D'Amato as vice president, Grace Clawater as secretary, Phil Chacko as treasurer and Erin Mesdagsocial chair.Voting for the election began Sunday at noon, but all five positions were decided in a runoff election on Tuesday.

NEWS | 10/20/2005

Ivy, TI go dry amid investigation

Ivy Club and Tiger Inn have closed their doors to guests this weekend amid a Borough Police investigation into charges of underage drinking on the Street.A 17-year-old student visiting the University from The Lawrenceville School was detained by police officers on the morning of Oct.

NEWS | 10/20/2005

Senior admin. lacks diversity

The University hired and retained high-level minority staff members at a lower rate than at least half of its peer institutions last year, according to a report released Thursday by the Diversity Working Group.Commissioned by President Tilghman in 2004, the group, which Tilghman asked to focus on "recruitment, hiring, retention and promotion of a diverse workforce here at Princeton," found the University has made progress in its hiring of lower-level minority staff, but needs to increase diversity in managerial and executive positions.The report recommended remedies that include creating more staff positions devoted to diversity issues; establishing "affinity groups" for employees of the same race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation; educating managers with hiring responsibilities on the importance of a diverse staff; and providing housing for low-income employees."One of the things that surprised me is that there are a number of different initiatives across the University on trying to improve the diversity of the institution," said Executive Vice President Mark Burstein, who co-chaired the group of 21 staff members and administrators with Vice President for Campus Life Janet Dickerson.

NEWS | 10/20/2005

Suspect charged in Frist assault

A resident of Princeton Borough was arrested Wednesday night and charged in connection with the attempted assault two weeks ago in Frist Campus Center, Borough Police said yesterday.The man, Wilmar Estuardo Munoz-Rosales, is being held at the Mercer County Correction Center after a witness spotted him on Witherspoon Street.

NEWS | 10/20/2005

Freshman finds new way to diagnose cancer

When Jessica Fields '09 was young, she used to tell her sister, who has Type I Diabetes, that she would find a cure by creating an artificial pancreas.

NEWS | 10/20/2005

Freshman finds new way to diagnose cancer

When Jessica Fields '09 was young, she used to tell her sister, who has Type I Diabetes, that she would find a cure by creating an artificial pancreas.

NEWS | 10/20/2005

Running the gauntlet

As Reagan-era children are wont to do, your humble weatherman often reminisces about the rich smorgasbord of television programming offered during the medium's Second Golden Age (1991-94). Specifically, when I wasn't watching the Weather Channel's Tropical Update at :50 past the hour, I was fond of tuning into USA Network's afternoon lineup, because sandwiched between "The $100,000 Pyramid" and Saget-era "American's Funniest Home Videos" was the cultural touchstone that is "American Gladiators."Ah, the point emerges.

NEWS | 10/20/2005

University program to help staff finance homes

The University announced this week that it will implement a new housing program, beginning next month, to assist faculty and staff earning low to moderate incomes.In partnership with PNC Bank, the program allows first-time New Jersey homeowners to finance a property without a down payment and gives them access to lower interest rates at a 30-year fixed rate.The program also offers expanded credit criteria, grants toward closing costs and advice from real estate professionals.Participants are required to meet eligibility requirements and take a free homeowner education course taught on campus by PNC representatives."There are hundreds of [University] employees that, judging from their individual salary, would qualify," Executive Vice President Mark Burstein said in an interview.

NEWS | 10/19/2005

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