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Genomics cafe serves up sandwiches amidst science

Hidden in the Carl Icahn Laboratory in the midst of thoughts of double helixes and molecules, the Genomics Cafe offers an opportunity for both a quick lunch and scientific collaboration.The cafe, which opened in June, was created as a part of the University's recent initiative to unite the various sciences at Princeton.While the Icahn Lab was the University's primary way of creating this unity, the cafe was added to foster communication and "get people out socializing," said Faith Bahadurian, an administrative assistant in the Carl Icahn Laboratory, as well as to achieve a "multidisciplinary focus in the sciences."Prospect House ? which provides the central dining facilities for Princeton faculty ? caters the cafe and offers an assortment of breakfast sandwiches, breads, pastries, snacks, fruit, sandwiches, salads, soups, chili and beverages.In addition to these items, the cafe serves the daily hot entree, featured sandwich, wrapper and gourmet salad that are offered in the Prospect House.This variety is what Shelley Winslow, assistant professor of molecular biology, enjoys most about the Genomics Cafe."Where Frist doesn't change its menu," Winslow said, "[the Genomics Cafe] changes all the time."However, not all customers believe the cafe offers a better food selection than Frist.Daniel Unger, a research associate in the Schultz Building, said he didn't think the "the food here is [any] better or worse than Frist."Rather, it is the cafe's convenience and pleasant layout that brings him here for his daily cup of coffee, Unger said.A majority of the patrons share this appreciation for the cafe's appearance and location.Stephanie Chen '05 said she used the cafe as a place to have a quick cup of coffee and review her notes before going to her class in the building.Similarly, Noriko Ohta, a research associate, found the Genomics Cafe to be a "convenient, comfortable, and quiet place" to sit down, have a sandwich, and work.For the majority of the time that the cafe is open ? Mon.

Sociologist embraces non-violent conflict to avoid war

International dialogue can prevent violence in social and political clashes around the world, leading French sociologist Michel Wieviorka argued yesterday.At the core of Wieviorka's talk, "From Conflict to Violence," is the contrast between the chaos of violence and the stability of what he called "conflictual relationships." If those relationships ? whether embedded in political parties, unions or social movements ? allow for the possibility of change, then violence can be kept at bay, Wieviorka said.The hour-long talk was sponsored by the Institute for the Transregional Study of the Contemporary Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia.

Elisa Martinez GS '96: Helping to fight the war on poverty

Elisa Martinez GS '96, a graduate of the Wilson School, claimed Princeton cultivates the spirit of public service.

Scholars defend faith's role in public life

Some speakers at last weekend's "Faith and the Challenges of Secularism" conference suggested a more appropriate title for the two-day event would have been "Secularism and the Challenges of Faith" because, they said, faith is often on the defensive.The event ? which was sponsored by the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions ? explored religion's role in modern society through lecture and panel discussions."The conference was a reminder that the lines between [faith and secularism] aren't drawn too starkly," said politics professor and James Madison Program chair Robert George.

Students arrested for pot; racist note found in hall

Four individuals were arrested this weekend for being under the influence of marijuana, Crime Prevention Specialist Barry Weiser said.University Public Safety was notified of an unconscious male at the bottom of stairs in a Spelman dorm on Friday at about 10 p.m., Weiser said.

Late-night shuttle to fill Dinky void

The USG and Public Safety are implementing several changes in transportation options available to the campus, including late-night service from campus to the Princeton Junction Train Station.

Students lobby for Indigenous Peoples day

Yesterday, while the rest of the nation observed Columbus Day, a racially and ethnically diverse group of people packed into the International Center for a discussion in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, a celebration of the thriving culture of the native peoples of America.Notices around campus announced the dinner discussion with the phrase, "Fighting Terrorism Since 1492."Native Americans at Princeton, a student organization, sponsored the event in conjunction with the Frist Campus Center and the Carl A.

Students sell 'Boo-Grams' to buy supplies to support Bronx school

The Acción Puertorriqueña y Amigos ? a Latin-American based cultural student organization ? is selling candy-filled Halloween gift bags called "Boo-Grams" throughout the week to fundraise for the Teach for America program at the Max Schoenfeld School in the Bronx, N.Y.The goodie bags ? sold in the Frist Campus Center from 11 a.m.

Renovated Marquand art library attracts students and scholars

Marquand Library reopened in McCormick Hall on Aug. 25 after 18 months of renovations. Its dedication ceremony last Friday celebrated the renovated space's ability to house extensive University collections and welcome undergraduates into its warm, inviting study spaces.President Tilghman, Chair of the Department of Art and Archaeology Patricia Fortini-Brown, University librarian Karen Trainer and Marquand librarian Janice Powell cut an orange and black ribbon at the dedication.

Renowned artist Close visits 185 Nassau Street

"He's painted more de Koonings than de Kooning and better Hans Hoffmans than Hans Hoffman," Anthony Grafton, chair of the Council of the Humanities and history professor, said by way of introducing renowned artist Chuck Close last week.Calling Close a "civic, generous man" and commending his "extraordinary virtuosity," Grafton set the tone of the lecture Close gave during his visit to campus last Thursday as this fall's Belknap Visitor in the Humanities.

Dobkin, USG look at tenure policy

Dean of the Faculty David Dobkin met with the USG last night to discuss tenure policies and faculty-student relationships after several USG members highlighted student involvement in the process as a key concern.Faculty members are evaluated on their research and teaching records, as well as their nonacademic duties at the University.

Cuomo lectures on future of American policy

The title of Mario Cuomo's lecture was a question in itself: "Quo Vadis America?" Cuomo translated this as, "Where is America today, and where is it headed?" Not very far without the right decisions was the answer, according to the former governor of New York.Cuomo was critical of many of the Bush administration's decisions, in the Wilson School sponsored event Thursday night.He lamented Bush's tax cuts, the federal budget deficit, the lack of universal health care and the persistence of poverty among the major issues still confronting the wealthiest nation on earth."In a lifetime we have made the surreal commonplace," Cuomo said, and yet "we have not yet become as civil or fair."Cuomo expressed concern over the growing gap between rich and poor, the widespread job and income losses and the rising cost of healthcare in America.

George Clinton Concert

Westminster Choir College

Imagine walking on to one of the smallest campuses you've ever seen. As you walk into a dramatic hall ? similar in beauty and presence to Princeton's Nassau Hall ? images of venerated men and women stare at you from the depths of the canvases that line the walls.

Princeton in Asia director Gordon dies from cancer

Carrie Gordon, 48, under whose direction the University's Princeton-in-Asia (PiA) Program flourished for nearly a decade, died Sept.

Threat of lawsuit passes for student

SunnComm Technologies, Inc. announced yesterday morning it would sue first-year graduate student John Halderman over his recent critique of the company's new CD copy-protection method, but by the end of the day SunnComm president and CEO Peter Jacobs said he changed his mind.Jacobs said in an interview late last night that a successful lawsuit would do little to reverse the damage done by the paper Halderman published Monday about his research, and any suit would likely hurt the research community by making computer scientists think twice about researching copy-protection technology."I don't want to be the guy that creates any kind of chilling effect on research," Jacobs said.SunnComm plans to make that announcement this morning.Halderman's paper hit SunnComm hard.

It wasn't a good week for tigers

Tiger dragged into courtDan Rubin ? a member of the Class of 1993 who was only awarded his degree five years after he should have graduated ? was hauled out of his new York office by FBI agents last week after being charged with inflating the price of two stocks, reported the New York Daily News.Prior to his arrest, Rubin failed in his run for mayor of Lake Helen, Fla., where he resides.

Gellman '82 leaks his secrets for uncovering classified information

"Secrecy, Security and Self-Government: How I Find Out Secrets And Why I Publish Them" was the topic of discussion yesterday in Robertson Hall.

N.J. activists rally for Israel at Rutgers

NEW BRUNSWICK ? The pistachio nuts that Danny and Mara Frei had given Rabbi Uri Cohen and his wife on the previous Sabbath were only half finished when Rabbi Cohen answered the telephone one early morning in 1994 and in Hebrew uttered, "Blessed is the true Judge."The Cohens learned that a terrorist had entered the Israeli settlement where the Freis, and their young son, were living and stabbed Danny to death and critically wounded a pregnant Mara, killing her unborn baby.This was the first personal experience with terrorism the Cohens, who came to Princeton last month to become educational directors of the Center for Jewish Life, had suffered since they moved to Israel from the United States in the early 1990s to study and teach.Yesterday Uri and Yocheved Cohen led a tiny group of University members to a massive student-led pro-Israel rally at Rutgers University, called "Israel Inspires," that drew New Jersey's leading politicians and that organizers enthusiastically announced was attended by 7,000.It was the Cohens' first public attempt to rally behind Israel since returning to the United States."Jews should move to Israel if they can," Rabbi Cohen said.

Einstein's furniture donated to Historical Society of Princeton

The Historical Society of Princeton announced yesterday that it has received a donation of roughly 65 pieces of Albert Einstein's furniture from the Institute for Advanced Study.The collection, which furnished Einstein's home on 112 Mercer St., consists of pieces dating back to the 18th century.Shortly after Einstein came to America in 1933, the German underground reportedly smuggled his furniture to America under a fictitious shipping address."The fact that they survived the Nazi regime, like Einstein himself, makes them . . . more precious to us," said Gail Stern, the society's director.Some people have expressed concern that Einstein did not want his house or possessions to become a memorial to him."We want to use these materials in a responsible way," Stern said yesterday.