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Administration slow in reacting to report criticizing precepts

Administration slow in reacting to report criticizing precepts

Last spring, a USG committee on precept reform concluded that "the precept system fails to provide an inspiring, intellectually stimulating environment for many students," but the University has made no formal response to the U-Council.U-Councilors conducted an online survey of undergraduates last fall and received 1,660 responses.

NEWS | 09/25/2002

Wilson School leads panel on domestic effects of Sept. 11 domestic effects of Sept. 11

Sept. 11 was a "Kobe-sized event" said professor of economics and international affairs Paul Krugman ? referring to the 1995 earthquake in Japan that caused thousands of deaths but had a negligible economic impact.At yesterday's Wilson School panel discussion, professors spoke about Sept.

NEWS | 09/24/2002

Noted sociologist says active parenting, community fight poverty

Sociologist William Julius Wilson spoke Monday afternoon at the Wilson School about the problems and trends affecting African-American youth who live in urban neighborhoods.Wilson ? director of the Joblessness and Urban Poverty Research Program at Harvard University's John F.

NEWS | 09/24/2002

University mol-bio professor receives 'genius award'

Bonnie Bassler, a University molecular biology professor, has received one of the most coveted awards in academia, one that is often referred to as the "genius award."The John D.

NEWS | 09/24/2002

Comic doctor discusses need for holistic, patient-focused healthcare

"I guarantee if there is a reporter in this room, there won't be any of this in the paper tomorrow," Hunter Patch Adams asserted at last night's lecture, having just delivered a slew of controversial political and social ideas.Indeed, the event sponsored by the Student Health Advisory Board proved to cover more than just the title "Humor and Health" implied.

NEWS | 09/24/2002

New Jersey braces for heated election season in Senate, House campaigns

With six weeks until Election Day on Nov. 5, the races for U.S. senator from New Jersey and for representative of the 12th Congressional District have entered full swing.

NEWS | 09/24/2002

Town-gown to meet over health, alcohol

Daniel Silverman, the University's chief medical officer, plans to meet with local health officials in October to discuss, among other issues, underage drinking among University students.University community and state affairs director Pam Hersh, who is coordinating the meeting, said the conversation will include officials in both the Borough and the Township interested in health issues that affect the town and gown communities.A concrete date or list of participants do not yet exist, but Hersh said the University hopes to include the Borough and Township mayors, Princeton Regional Health Commission representatives and members of the Borough Council.Silverman, who began work at the University in August, said the discussion will be open to all health concerns but that student alcohol issues will likely come up.An alcohol ordinance that would allow police to enter private property, if they have probable cause a crime is being committed, and arrest students was likely the impetus for the meeting, Silverman said.Underage drinking at the 'Street,' which is under the legal jurisdiction of Borough Police, has long been a town-gown concern."Our approach is that it's not the town's problem and it's not the University's problem ? it's our problem to work on together," Silverman said.The October meeting, he added, is an information-sharing session "meant to build some bridges" and generate ideas.Princeton health officer William Hinshillwood said the health commission became involved in the drinking issue when the Borough, considering the ordinance, asked for input."We'd like some ideas of [Silverman's] plans for addressing that issue [of underage drinking] on campus," he said.Recent University efforts to educate students on responsible use of alcohol include an online course that freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to take.Silverman's role as the University's chief medical officer is a new one.

NEWS | 09/24/2002

Now showing: USG and UFO join forces, allowing for cheaper tickets

Struggling to meet the costs of bringing blockbuster movies to campus, the University Film Organization has relinquished its financial autonomy to the USG.UFO opened this year as a completely funded subsidiary of the USG, but the student group that shows second-run movies on weekends will otherwise retain control.The funding will allow UFO to decrease its ticket price and show its foreign and artistic UFO films in Frist Theatre.Beginning early last year, former UFO President Jon Ewalt '02 sought to secure long-term funding for the organization.

NEWS | 09/23/2002

Teach-in denounces privatization in Africa

"The World Bank has brought havoc to Africa," Mzonke Mayekiso, president of the National Association of Residents and Civics Organizations (NARCO), said during a speech Sunday, denouncing the International Monetary Fund.Roughly 20 students and adults gathered in the basement of Murray Dodge for two hours to discuss globalization, the World Bank and IMF with Mayekiso and Sarah Mtembu, treasurer of NARCO.

NEWS | 09/23/2002

Housing comes up short, placing some off campus

While most sophomores dread drawing last for upperclass housing in fear of being left with an undesirable room, few realize they might not get upperclass housing at all.A bad draw time left Joe Looke '04, Josh Kaplan '04 and Thomas Hale '04 roomless until just one week before returning to campus.

NEWS | 09/23/2002

University professors find glass shells aid tiny organisms with photosynthesis

People may not want to live in glass houses, but single-celled organisms have found a use for their own glass shell.In their study recently published in the journal Science, University geosciences professors Allen Milligan and Francois Morel showed that the diatoms' natural but ornate glass coverings contain enzymes that accelerate the photosynthesis reaction, which is essential to the organisms' survival.More significantly, however, the study suggests these glass dwellings contribute enormously to the level of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere."We never knew if the glass could do anything [before]," Milligan said.

NEWS | 09/23/2002

Sailor Fortenbaugh '85 steers Manhattan Yacht Club, aids NYC

"Do what you do best."Following his University graduation, Michael Fortenbaugh '85 read these words ? spoken by fellow Princetonian Malcolm Forbes '41 ? in an article and took the message to heart.

NEWS | 09/23/2002

Airporter charges extra fee for oversized luggage

The Airporter shuttle has begun charging students as much as $24 ? the price of an extra ticket ? for bringing large suitcases aboard.Alan Glickman, the shuttle's CEO said the penalty, instituted in August, is necessary to keep students from filling the bus with luggage and displacing other passengers.Students returning from summer vacation with books, clothing and bedding said the policy takes advantage of their situation and complain that the penalty has been haphazardly enforced."The Airporter policies are progressively getting worse," Jane Shen '04 said.

NEWS | 09/23/2002

Bush lauds Forrester in Trenton, aiming to regain Senate majority

TRENTON ? President Bush brought national attention to the New Jersey Senate race yesterday, stopping in Trenton to speak at a fundraiser for Republican candidate Doug Forrester.His visit began at Trenton-Mercer Airport, where the University's College Republicans joined an enthusiastic mass of flag-waving school children, national guardsmen and war veterans in greeting him as he descended Air Force One.Bush's visit, however, was more than just a patriotic rally.

NEWS | 09/23/2002

Students attend U.N. summit on sustainable development

Just before the start of the academic year, two University students, Kelsey Jack '03 and Dana Graef '05, attended the United Nations World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa.The two primary goals of the summit were to improve the quality of life of people in poverty worldwide and to stop the destruction of the environment, according to the summit website.

NEWS | 09/22/2002

Changing current: Klawe adds eclectic style as first female engineering dean

"Meet the Dean." When the University of British Columbia extended that invitation to students last fall, Maria Klawe, UBC's former dean of science, unleashed quite a surprise on first-year students.

NEWS | 09/22/2002

Fields Center honors namesake with commemorative ceremony

Members from the all areas of the University community joined together Friday for the dedication of the Carl A.

NEWS | 09/22/2002

University considers creation of new AAS institute for research

Students and faculty may soon be able to take advantage of a University research center for African-American studies.

NEWS | 09/22/2002

First BSU meeting of year focuses on reparations

This past Saturday night, the Black Student Union held its first event of the year with a discussion on reparations for slavery that attracted about 50 students.The issue will be discussed at length on campus this year, leading up to a planned reparations conference this spring organized by the Princeton Justice Project.Early in the discussion, one of the group leaders asked those present to indicate by a show of hands whether they favored reparations for slavery.

NEWS | 09/22/2002

Trustees detail new four-year college system

The University moved a step closer this weekend to opening four-year residential colleges and began a discussion on how best to implement the new system that will take place this fall.A 21-member planning committee presented the board of trustees with recommendations for advising and staffing, programming, housing and dining in the new four-year colleges.

NEWS | 09/22/2002

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