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Romero '87 urges balance of civil liberties, security

Romero '87 urges balance of civil liberties, security

No speech, no podium ? Anthony Romero '87, the 6th executive director of the ACLU, made clear from the outset that the talk he gave in the Whig-Clio Senate chamber last night would be informal and "among friends." The approach launched students into an almost two-hour long forum focusing largely on civil liberties in America following Sept.

NEWS | 02/27/2003

A light idea: Students create 'largest' quasi-crystal

In an attempt to harness the speed of light for new applications, the Princeton Materials Institute may have created the world's largest quasi-crystal.A senior in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department, Orion Crisafulli '03 has devoted his senior thesis to finding crystals useful for optical circuit technology.In a project entitled "Photonic Band-Gap Structures of Quasi-Crystals" Crisafulli and third-year physics graduate student Weining Man, are studying the optical properties of photonic quasi-crystals."In a nutshell, a photonic crystal is a material that's capable of conducting light in much the same way as a semiconductor material conducts electrons," Crisafulli said."With these materials, you can control the flow of light with more precision than most conventional optical fibers," he said.

NEWS | 02/26/2003

Dingwall '49, innovator and prolific inventor, dies at 75

University alumnus Andrew Dingwall '49 will long be remembered for his creative problem-solving and competitive spirit.

NEWS | 02/26/2003

Theologian Weigel addresses crisis facing Catholic Church

In his speech last night geared toward the University Catholic community, Roman Catholic theologian George Weigel said there is no reason to blame the recent sexual misconduct of Catholic priests on the vow of celibacy each takes at his ordination."To blame the crisis on celibacy is like blaming treason on the pledge of allegiance," he said.

NEWS | 02/26/2003

University largely unfazed by state cuts

Though cuts in the projected New Jersey state budget for fiscal year 2004 may affect the arts on campus, most other aspects of University life should remain unchanged.As a private institution that relies primarily on independent financing, Princeton is not among the many public state schools that will face heavy budget cuts due to Gov.

NEWS | 02/26/2003

NES to hire new political specialist

As national concern regarding the Middle East has grown, sparked by the Sept. 11 attacks and fueled by the possibility of war with Iraq, universities have encountered increased demand for scholars to bolster their Near Eastern studies departments.While Princeton professors have seen a marked increase in student interest in the region, the University has no plans to alter the Near Eastern Studies department, though it is in the process of hiring a specialist in Middle Eastern politics."This university has certainly not seen it to be necessary or in its interest to go in for expansion.

NEWS | 02/26/2003

Gank post upsets Asian associations

An organizer of the search engine gank.princeton.edu ? which operates off of the University network ? posted a message Tuesday drawing attention to possible self-segregation among Asian students and questioning the University's diversification efforts.The message included the last names of 21 Asian students from the Spelman room draw list and three rhetorical questions which offended many: "aZn self-segregation?

NEWS | 02/26/2003

Performing Arts Council opposes McGreevey cuts

Funding for the arts is always the first to go when budget deficits loom large, but Princeton students are now saying, "No!"Student organizations are planning ways to oppose Gov.

NEWS | 02/25/2003

Students, professors mixed over Iraq attack

Early this week, the United States, Britain and Spain introduced a resolution to the U.N. Security Council stating that Iraq had "failed to take the final opportunity to disarm." This resolution could clear the way for military action against that country.But on the other side of the table, Germany, France and Russia introduced a competing initiative calling for at least four months of continued weapons inspections.University faculty and students expressed a wide range of opinions on the possible war in interviews this week, from skepticism to full support.Uwe Reinhardt, a professor in the Wilson School, suggested that the debate within the United Nations might be an "orchestrated charade."The United States would not have been ready to attack Iraq until mid-March, he said, even if opposition within the United Nations had not prevented the council's backing military action.In a Feb.

NEWS | 02/25/2003

Former student's thesis similar to published novella

In his mini-biography on the website of SUNY Stony Brook, whose Short Fiction Prize Ung Lee '02 won, the recent University graduate writes: "There are many people who have helped me along the way, and who I feel compelled to thank." The list includes his creative thesis adviser Joyce Carol Oates, his parents, his friends and his sister.

NEWS | 02/25/2003

Preliminary hearing date set for charged club officers

A preliminary hearing on Monday set a March 10 trial date for the four eating club officers charged with serving alcohol to minors after an undercover investigation by Borough Police.The officers were issued summonses Feb.

NEWS | 02/25/2003

Paw Points disappoint, vendors say

When the University introduced Paw Points in September, Stu Orefice, director of dining services and one of the original organizers of the program, was not sure what to expect, he said.Nearly five months later, Paw Points ? a system that allows students, faculty and staff to make deposits on their PUID and then use it as a debit card at participating businesses? has attracted a moderate number of participants and continued growth is anticipated, Orefice said."We have over 750 students and approximately 100 faculty and staff currently participating in the program," he said.

NEWS | 02/25/2003

USG funds UFO, helps manage debt

Every week, the University Film Organization brings big-name movies to campus. At the end of last year, however, the cost of obtaining film copyrights began to strain the organization's funds.To save the student-run UFO from collapse, the USG incorporated it into its charter.Now a subcommittee of the USG social committee, the UFO has an annual budget of about $35,000, said Mike Kimberly '03, former USG treasurer.

NEWS | 02/24/2003

Town residents allegedly block deer control program

Princeton Township government has accused residents Tamara Gund and Susan Ferry of interfering with a new birth control program to curb the deer population.The New Jersey State Fish and Game Council approved the program on Saturday as part of a revised plan for culling deer in Princeton.Township officials allege that Gund and Ferry have interfered with the program by stocking large bins of grain in their backyards from which up to 17 deer can eat at one time.

NEWS | 02/24/2003

Duffy '88 to be headmaster of Lawrenceville School

University Trustee Elizabeth "Liz" Duffy '88, the newly appointed head of the prestigious Lawrenceville School, swears she has a terrible memory.

NEWS | 02/24/2003

Princeton pro-life group kicks off advocacy week

The Princeton Pro-Life student group sponsored a panel discussion on abortion last night featuring four speakers, each representing a different pro-life argument.

NEWS | 02/24/2003

Projects Board revises title to reflect advising role

Last night the USG announced a new Student Group Projects Board designed to finance campus events and activities as well as advise students interested in organizing such activities or brand new student groups.The meeting also delved into student life issues, including the addition of faculty members to the Honor Committee, a new guide to life as an independent upperclassman and informal discussion groups in Caf

NEWS | 02/23/2003

Disabilities committee issues report on campus

The University Disability Issues Committee issued its first report approximately a week ago and is now awaiting administrative responses to its recommendations.In its report, the UDIC, headed by David Mann-Podrasky '05, examined all aspects of campus and identified problem areas for disabled students.

NEWS | 02/23/2003

Sophomore year roommates honored with Pyne Prize

Friends since their first few days on campus, seniors Dan Hantman and Chris Wendell were brought together again Saturday when the two were awarded the Pyne Honor Prize ? the University's highest general award for an undergraduate."It makes it very special to share the award with Dan.

NEWS | 02/23/2003

Charges dropped for Penn students

A Philadelphia Municipal Court dropped all charges Friday against three of five University of Pennsylvania students accused of assaulting a Princeton debate member attending a Penn tournament in November, the Associated Press reported.The court also reduced the charges of the other two students to misdemeanors and offered them the chance to complete a period of probation after which their criminal records will be deleted, the AP reported.The students ? freshmen David Hochfelder and Philip Balderston, sophomores Thomas Bispham and Tavraj Banga and senior Steven Stolk ? faced charges ranging from criminal conspiracy to aggravated assault.They continue to face charges through Penn's Office of Student Conduct.The misdemeanor charges remaining against Hochfelder and Bispham are making terroristic threats, reckless endangerment, conspiracy and simple assault, Cohen said, according to an AP report.The two remaining defendants will return to court on March 7, the Daily Pennsylvanian reported. ConfidentialityThe case, like all others at the Office of Student Conduct, must remain confidential, a Penn official said.

NEWS | 02/23/2003

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