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You are the weakest link: Goodbye!

You are the weakest link: Goodbye!

"Well, Ivy kids always think they're better than everyone else."And with that, Mark, a contestant on "The Weakest Link" from the University of Georgia, justified his change of vote and casual dismissal of Princeton's Elliott Dorsch '05 from the stage of the show.For those who were not able to tune into the 2:00 a.m.

NEWS | 11/14/2002

PADA hears reasons for alcohol ordinance

A representative from the Mercer County prosecutor's office, Angela Onofri, spoke yesterday to the Princeton Alcohol and Drug Alliance on why the Borough should adopt the state-approved alcohol ordinance.

NEWS | 11/14/2002

New Wilson School program PRIOR to address N.J. regional policy issues

While the University assists and interacts on a regular basis with communities beyond the gate, faculty and students will soon have an established academic program through which to effect change.Last Wednesday, the Wilson School announced the establishment of the Policy Research Institute for the Region, a new program within the Wilson School that will concentrate specifically on regional policy issues.

NEWS | 11/13/2002

Post-enrolled graduate students receive new University benefits

A policy implemented this year has been the first step in amending the graduate school problem of 'post-enrollment,' whereby students who have gone past the departmental time limit for completing their dissertation work are demoted to what has been described as a second-class citizenship, losing many of the privileges enjoyed by other grad students.An average grad student at the University takes about six to seven years to finish his dissertation, but funding and other benefits from most departments expire after only five years ? the recommended time from most departments for completion of the dissertation.Now, grad students who do not finish their dissertation in the recommended amount of time can claim a status of Degree Candidacy Continued and have select benefits continued for another year.The new benefits offered to these students ? most of whom are in their sixth year ? include a University ID card, health care coverage, access to athletic facilities at staff rates, parking rights and continued access to the University's email service and group discussion boards.Prior to the change, the great majority of grad students who had not finished dissertations in the allotted time period were given the classification "Enrollment Terminated/Degree Candidacy Continued." These students were cut off from the University in nearly every respect except for library privileges."It is appropriate to understand that the new statute is a good step forward, but it is not the last step," said Graduate School Dean William Russel.

NEWS | 11/13/2002

Does a liberal arts education prepare you for a practical career?

"Princeton is the largest sandbox you will ever get to play in."This is how University President Shirley Tilghman describes the experience of learning here.

NEWS | 11/13/2002

University offers full packages to recruit, reward top coaches

Princeton men's squash head coach Bob Callahan graduated from University in 1977 with an offer from IBM for a lucrative position in a company on the rise.Four years after the job, Callahan was called to be on a search committee for a new squash coach.

NEWS | 11/13/2002

Trustee Tien GS '59, celebrated academic trailblazer, dies at 67

Chang-lin Tien GS '59, former University trustee and a prominent force in higher education died Oct.

NEWS | 11/13/2002

Frist panel discusses methods to combat intolerance and bias

Members of the University faculty, staff and student body met yesterday over lunch to discuss concerns about harassment and bias on campus.The discussion, conducted in town hall meeting style in Multipurpose Room A in Frist Campus Center, consisted of personal anecdotes about discrimination as well as suggestions for what members of the University community can do to address the issue.SHARE coordinator Thema Bryant-Davis, the discussion's moderator, said the goals of the meeting were "to raise our awareness of the experiences of harassment and bias on campus" and "to think collectively and strategically about how to improve our climate."Three undergraduates shared stories of harassment based on sexual orientation, including Lee Conderacci '04, a straight ally and peer educator who had the word "FAG" painted on her door earlier this year.Louisa Alexander '03 expressed hope that increased tolerance toward homosexuals and bisexuals would be accompanied by a greater understanding of those questioning their gender identities.She urged the administration to consider creating a unisex or gender-neutral bathroom space on campus, allowing students questioning their own gender identity to "go about their daily business."Discrimination against those students with disabilities was also a key topic in the discussion.Students brought up how many buildings on campus, including the history building, are still not wheelchair accessible.One graduate student, who did not identify himself, related his difficulties with repetitive stress disorder resulting from computer use.

NEWS | 11/13/2002

Princeton ranks 13th in study of pursuit of doctorate degrees

By graduation, most seniors have made a decision about whether to continue their education or enter the workforce.While about a quarter of the class choose the former, a recent study by David Davis-Van Atta, director of Institutional Research at Carleton College, shows that 13.3 percent of Princeton graduates continue on to earn doctoral degrees.The University is 13th overall and second in the Ivy League in those who earn doctoral degrees.

NEWS | 11/12/2002

Borough developers present town plans

At a crowded and rowdy Princeton Borough Council meeting last night, a representative of developer Nassau HKT Associates LLT presented their redevelopment proposal for several vacant lots owned by the Borough.Borough Administrator Robert Bruschi discussed various possibilities for financing the plan, which has not yet been approved by the council.The proposal includes a large parking garage, a public plaza and two mixed-use buildings.The plan would be completed in two phases, with a possible third phase to be added later.The first phase involves an area which was formerly a surface parking lot off Witherspoon Street between Spring and Wiggins streets.

NEWS | 11/12/2002

Attention-getting posters are latest measure to combat binge drinking

Five hundred posters of stomach pumps went up on campus bulletin boards Nov. 4 as the first stage in the University's latest campaign to curb excessive drinking.The eight-part ad series is sponsored by the Alcohol Coalition, which was started last semester by Vice President for Campus Life Janet Dickerson.The group includes administrators, students and community members who "are interested in heightening awareness of the community to the campus climate issues that are connected to high-risk drinking," Dickerson said in an email.The coalition will be chaired by Gina Baral, coordinator of health promotion services, and Elaine Barfield '04, a vice president for the Student Health Advisory Board, Dickerson said.Despite still being in its organizational stages, the Alcohol Coalition already has coordinated several initiatives, including offering AlcoholEDU, designing Newman's Day posters last spring and developing a proposal to expand substance-free housing.The posters are part of an ongoing effort by the University to promote responsible alcohol use on campus.

NEWS | 11/12/2002

Recent rainfall eases statewide emergency drought restrictions

Despite increased rainfall totals in the past several weeks, Mercer County and New Jersey remain in a drought emergency.During the past 30 days there has been a two-inch surplus of rain in Mercer County, which is 162 percent more rain than normal, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

NEWS | 11/12/2002

Dining Services makes good use of leftover food

DEPTFORD ? What happens to the more than two tons of bagels, lo mein, fish and other food waste that students scrape from their trays in the five residential colleges, the Graduate College and Frist Campus Center?Most students have either not given the question any thought, assumed that the food is discarded as trash or heard wild rumors about pigs and farms."Good question," said Steve Moore '04, when asked where the food waste goes.

NEWS | 11/12/2002

Brazilian officials claim strong ties to Princeton community

Scanning the resumes of election candidates and current political leaders in Brazil, one would find that several of them have something in common: They have studied in Princeton.In the 1970s, Brazil's current President Fernando Henrique Cardoso and the Social Democratic Party's recent presidential candidate Jose Serra were members of the Institute for Advanced Study by invitation from Albert Hirschman, professor emeritus of the school of social sciences.Hirschman, a grandfatherly man with willowy, white hair, now keeps a paint-splattered easel on his windowsill and a collection of his own works, ranging from abstract color squares to copies of Picasso, in his office at the Institute.One would not guess from appearances that this is the office of the man who drew together some of Brazil's highest government officials.President Cardoso joined the IAS board of trustees in March.Upon accepting his nomination to the board, Cardoso said he looked forward to renewing his association with the institute and his former professor and friend, Hirschman, IAS officials said.Other local ties to Brazil include Graduate School alumni such as Brazil's Central Bank governor, Arminio Fraga GS '85, the Brazilian equivalent of Alan Greenspan.TIME magazine identified Fraga as an "economic superman" in its article titled, "Look!

NEWS | 11/12/2002

Should a liberal arts education prepare you for a practical career?

"Princeton is the largest sandbox you will ever get to play in."This is how University President Shirley Tilghman describes the experience of learning here.

NEWS | 11/12/2002

Priorities Committee addresses budget issues in public meeting

The University's Priorities Committee held a public meeting last night to discuss budget proposals for the 2003-04 fiscal year.

NEWS | 11/12/2002

Economics professor emeritus and population expert dies at 85

Princeton University played an important role in the life of Ansley Johnson Coale '39, from his days as an undergraduate through his tenure as professor emeritus.Coale, the William Osborne Church Professor of Public Affairs and Professor of Economics, emeritus, died Nov.

NEWS | 11/12/2002

Global Adrenaline co-founder Collins '91 hikes off beaten path

Nancy Collins '91 may have all the credentials of the "Organization Kid" in a grownup form ? a Princeton A.B.

NEWS | 11/11/2002

UPenn fan charged with disorderly conduct

A University of Pennsylvania student was arrested at Saturday's football game after allegedly leading a group of fans in obscene cheers, authorities said.Richard Plackter, 20, of Linwood, was charged by Township Police with disorderly conduct and is scheduled to appear in municipal court this morning, said Barry Weiser, Public Safety crime prevention specialist.Plackter was chanting profanities and making vulgar gestures, Weiser said."He was leading them in obscenity cheers," Weiser said.After being asked to stop, Plackter ran toward the field and was ejected from Princeton Stadium by Public Safety.When he returned, Public Safety detained him until Township Police arrived and arrested him.Plackter could not be reached for comment last night.Saturday's incident reflects the heated rivalry between the two Ivy League schools, vying for pigskin victory and bragging rights.UPenn won the game, 44-13, to continue its unbeaten streak and shut Princeton out from any chance of the Ivy title.

NEWS | 11/11/2002

Volunteers cleaning canal find trash, sense of purpose

Sarah Barbrow '05 forged through the thigh-deep, murky water of the New Jersey Delaware-Raritan Canal on Saturday afternoon."I found a ski boot!" she exclaimed, placing it in her plastic trash bag.Barbrow, president of the University chapter of New Jersey Community Water Watch, was one of 25 volunteers who decided to spend the afternoon picking up trash around the canal.Among the items found were a hubcap, a doll's head, tires and the tail of a dead animal.The canal runs from New Brunswick to Trenton, and is parallel to the towpath for several miles.The cleanup began behind the canal house and continued about a half mile to the Mercer County Country Club, where there was more trash, said Catherine Chou '06, the media intern for Water Watch."We did a site visit here and felt there was a significant amount of trash," she said.Chou said she hoped that when people saw the volunteers cleaning up the trash, they might think twice before littering again.Volunteers were equipped with gloves and trash bags, donated by local residents.

NEWS | 11/11/2002

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