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Harvard raises the bar for advanced placement and standing

Harvard raises the bar for advanced placement and standing

Harvard University just raised the bar for students wishing to graduate from college in less than four years.The University has decided to only accept perfect scores of five on the Advanced Placement exams administered by the College Board.

NEWS | 03/07/2002

Former student activist returns to campus to criticize racial profiling

In April 1978, Adhimu Chunga, the nom de guerre of Larry Hamm '78, and 200 other student activists flooded all three floors of Nassau Hall to protest the University's investment in South African companies.

NEWS | 03/07/2002

Forsaking the college routine to take the road less traveled

I saw Billy Collins last Wednesday.Billy Collins? Is that what you're thinking? Let me help you get in the right frame of mind:Robert Frost.

NEWS | 03/07/2002

Holt secures federal funds for Public library technology refit

The Princeton Public Library will receive $100,000 in federal funding this year to ease the burden of the $17.6 million effort to rebuild the library.The funds have been specifically allocated to upgrade the library's technology infrastructure, a small part of the total cost for the construction project."The new Princeton library will be a library for the information age," said Rep.

NEWS | 03/07/2002

Ask Dr. Blaine

Dear Dr. Blaine: How do you feel about elitism at Princeton and how does it compare to other schools?

NEWS | 03/07/2002

Deffenbaugh '02 is named Sachs scholar

Natalie Deffenbaugh '02 was named this year's recipient of the Daniel Sachs Class of 1960 Memorial Scholarship earlier this week."I was ecstatic, practically speechless," Deffenbaugh said of her immediate reaction to winning the award.The Sachs scholarship provides a senior interested in public service the opportunity to study, work or travel abroad after graduation.

NEWS | 03/06/2002

University professor Suleiman inducted in Legion of Honor

University professor Ezra Suleiman has been named a knight of the Legion of Honor for his contributions to France and to French-American relations.

NEWS | 03/06/2002

Nameret to provide social, spiritual events for Jewish women on campus

There was a lot of noise at the Armory's rock climbing wall Tuesday night. Women shouted words of encouragement, sang songs and reviewed old sleep-away camp cheers as friends climbed to the top of the course.Tuesday's trip to the armory was the inaugural event to be sponsored by "Nameret: Jewish Women of Princeton," a newly founded student organization.The Hebrew word "Nameret" roughly translates to tigress, which is appropriate for several reasons, group co-chair Rena Lauer '05 said.The name connotes the strength and beauty of women, specifically Jewish women, and fits well with the University's mascot."Rock climbing is an opportunity for some of the Jewish women on campus to get together, tackle a huge physical challenge that people don't often get the opportunity to do and to relax during a stressful time," said Kate Lester of the Center for Jewish Life.By renting out the wall and having only female staff, Orthodox women had the opportunity to climb on the wall for the first time, she said.The group, though, strives to be more than just an opportunity to accommodate the needs of religious women.

NEWS | 03/06/2002

Drorbaugh '43 remembered for love of learning, teaching

Former Daily Princetonian trustee Wells Drorbaugh Jr. '43 died Feb. 17 of lung cancer in Hightstown, N.J.

NEWS | 03/06/2002

Bernier '02 awarded Labouisse Prize for dedication to conservation biology

Hiking between two national parks in Belize last spring on a research fellowship, Liz Bernier '02 witnessed a logger illegally cutting down trees.She reported it, and the Belize government sent a copy of her report to the logging company.

NEWS | 03/06/2002

Students testify before N.J. state committee on standard of need

When Jenna Steinhauer '04 discovered New Jersey was not in compliance with state welfare reform law, she mobilized the Princeton Justice Project to speak before a state committee hearing on Monday.The law says that every year New Jersey must update the standard of need ? the minimum amount of money with which a family can maintain an acceptable standard of living.But Robin Williams '04, who testified with Steinhauer to the N.J.

NEWS | 03/06/2002

On an Olympic quest, Andrea Kilbourne still seeks gold

During the past Winter Olympics at Salt Lake City, Princeton was abuzz with the news of Andrea Kilbourne '02, who had taken the year off to play in the Olympics on the U.S.

NEWS | 03/06/2002

Riordan '52 defeated in Calif. primary; Flaherty '70 prepares for premier race

For years, Princeton alumni have been known for their commitments in the nation's service and in the service of all nations.At least two alumni this week have strived to uphold that motto by running for political office in the United States and Canada.In recent elections, one University alumnus has already fallen in California while another awaits his fate in Ontario.In what has turned out to be one of the most hotly contested primaries in recent California history, Richard Riordan '52 lost in a close election to fellow Republican candidate Bill Simon on Tuesday.

NEWS | 03/06/2002

From above the Arctic Circle, a community that laughs together

When I first came to Princeton, I told people that I was from the North Pole, but I have to confess this wasn't quite true.

NEWS | 03/06/2002

Terry McCloskey '03 follows a nomadic spirit back to Princeton

As Terry McCloskey '03 takes in the lecture, gripping a pencil with a calloused hand, one can tell he is not like other students.

NEWS | 03/05/2002

University prepares for annual deficits through next decade

The University is forecasting a series of multi-million dollar budget deficits starting in fiscal year 2004.

NEWS | 03/05/2002

Augustine receives space award

University professor Norman Augustine GS '59 will receive the Space Foundation's highest individual award on April 11.The General James E.

NEWS | 03/05/2002

Needle-exchange programs draw varied responses on campus

As the debate continues in the N.J. state legislature over a needle-exchange program bill, students on campus are questioning whether to support such a movement.Last night, a presentation here on NEPs aimed to encourage further discussion of the issue and draw support for the programs.The NEPs seek to lessen the health consequences of drug use and slow the spread of HIV by making clean needles available to intravenous drug users.The idea has been met with much resistance in New Jersey, some saying NEPs only encourage drug use and make bad neighborhoods worse.Last night's program featured slides and a short video, both depicting the lives of those who would benefit from the exchange."Our goal is for the state of New Jersey to legalize and implement NEPs," Williams said.Participants of the photo project, run by the Chai Project of New Brunswick, N.J., gave Powerpoint presentations of the photos they took documenting their lives in a drug-troubled neighborhood."The photo project, entitled Photo Voice, allows these users of illicit substances a venue for vocally recording their lives," Williams said.N.J.

NEWS | 03/05/2002

Drought crisis declared in N.J.

Gov. James McGreevey declared a water emergency for the state in an executive order signed Monday following the driest February in New Jersey records.New Jersey's average precipitation levels have been below normal during 15 of the past 17 months, said New Jersey climatologist David Robinson.During that time, total precipitation was 17 inches, or 25 percent below normal.

NEWS | 03/05/2002

Engineering a business: Google CEO Schmidt '76

Just as "Google" is a play on the math term "googol," Eric Schmidt '76, CEO and Chairman of the rapidly expanding Internet search engine, plays on the typical corporate atmosphere.Schmidt, a Virginia native, is the "classic math and science type" with a penchant for science fiction, New Age music and lava lamps."I was a hardcore programmer from age 14," he said.

NEWS | 03/04/2002

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