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Children's library offers classes, story-time

About 20 children and parents gathered yesterday afternoon at the University's Cotsen Children's Library for preschool story-time, a weekly program led by seven Princeton students.The weekly story-time is one of many library programs made possible by renovations last year, which converted the library's reading room into a whimsical space that includes a giant model fireplace and tree, oversized couches and chairs and rabbitand duckshaped model topiary bushes."When we refurbished last year, we wanted to have a better space for groups and large public programs," Bonnie Bernstein, the library's outreach coordinator, said.

Question and Answer with Elizabeth Bogan

'Prince': What attracted you to economics?Bogan: I think it helps to explain much of the world, so when I went to get a Ph.D., there was no question in my mind that it was going to be economics.

Banks, consulting firms to increase offers this year

Growth in job opportunities in the financial world is promising news to the many University seniors looking to apply this year.

Student hit by car near Green Hall

A female graduate student was struck by a car at the intersection of Washington Road and William Street on Monday night, raising old concerns about pedestrian safety on campus.Public Safety Crime Prevention Specialist Barry Weiser said the student was struck by the front bumper of a car while crossing the street in a crosswalk near Green Hall.Public Safety and Princeton Borough Police responded to the incident.

After decades-long hiatus, student is back for degree

At 48 years old, hair touched with specks of gray, Edward "Tad" Marshall hardly seems to fit the profile of a college student.

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.