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Whitman '77 to deliver Baccalaureate address

The Daily Princetonian

Whitman '77 to deliver Baccalaureate address

Meg Whitman '77, president and CEO of the eBay Internet group, was chosen and agreed to speak at the Class of 2002 Baccalaureate service this June.Considered by the London Financial Times to be "arguably Silicon Valley's most influential woman" and lauded by the Chicago Sun-Times as "the richest woman CEO in the world," Whitman has gone far since her days at Old Nassau.Whitman majored in economics as an undergraduate and has served in high-level positions at Procter and Gamble, Walt Disney and Hasbro.

NEWS | 02/17/2002

USG Senate opens discussion of student alcohol abuse

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USG Senate opens discussion of student alcohol abuse

At last night's USG Senate meeting, the discussion focused primarily on the role of the USG in resolving student issues and in preventing alcohol abuse among students.To provide an opportunity for students to express their opinions to USG, a table should be set up during busy hours in the Frist Campus Center, said Olivier Kamanda '03, systems manager and special projects coordinator.A debate about how the USG should combat binge drinking on campus ensued after the senate heard a report that listed statistics showing that athletic team captains and fraternity members are most likely to drink irresponsibly."The only way to change binge drinking is to make sure the students who other students look up to do not binge drink," U-Council Chair David Gail '03 said.He suggested that these "de facto" student leaders should be brought together to discuss the issue.USG President Nina Langsam '03 ended the meeting by asking USG senators to speak to at least 10 of their classmates about campus issues and bring their ideas.

NEWS | 02/17/2002
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Truth finally brought to light, Harvard acceptance letters discovered unkosher

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Truth finally brought to light, Harvard acceptance letters discovered unkosher

Imagine that your Princeton acceptance, that proud and unequivocal "YES" tucked in a crisp manila folder, a symbol of pride and accomplishment for your entire family, had been thrown away along with worthless coupons, low-budget advertisements and other forms of junk mail before you had even known about it.Last December, some early action applicants to Harvard had a taste of such incredulity when they found out that their letters of acceptance by e-mail had been blocked by AOL's filter as spam.

NEWS | 02/14/2002

University researcher seeks to prove people linked by global consciousness

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University researcher seeks to prove people linked by global consciousness

Most engineers would scoff at the notion of combining spirituality and scientific rigor. Their very own department, however, is sponsoring the largest worldwide study consciousness through the Global Consciousness Project (GCP), which uses random number generators to measure levels of global consciousness.University researcher Roger Nelson of the Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research program (PEAR) was drawn by the prospect of uniting the domain of science with that of spirituality to found GCP in 1998.

NEWS | 02/14/2002

Students find summer internships scarce

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Students find summer internships scarce

It's that time of year again. As the icy wind blows at students' backs, undergraduates ? casting an eye toward warmer weather ? are searching for summer internships.However, with the economy at a low this year, students are less certain that they will find a position.A number of companies that used to offer several internship spots to college juniors have cut or scaled back their programs."There is no doubt that the troublesome state of the economy has been a critical issue since last spring and as a result, many organizations have scaled back their recruiting efforts," said Beverly Hamilton-Chandler, director of career services."Some organizations, prominently those in the financial and consulting [fields], are choosing to make fewer positions available."Hamilton-Chandler distinguished, however between a hiring decline and a hiring freeze."This should not be interpreted as no one is hiring because that is not the case," Hamilton-Chandler said.Hamilton-Chandler said she expects the time frame for finding jobs to be similar to last year's, leading the majority of students to secure placements by April.But in consulting and investment banking, undergraduates have already encountered disappointment."While Woodrow Wilson School students are usually highly sought after, this year I, and a lot of other kids, in my department have already had a lot of trouble getting interviews," said Rob Richardson '03 who applied to three consulting jobs.But while financial internships have become more competitive, Hamilton-Chandler said it is premature to predict the overall outcome of the summer internship search."It is still too early to say that students won't find internships or jobs," Hamilton-Chandler said.

NEWS | 02/14/2002

On the job

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On the job

"Those stairs are killer," Jerry Parker '03 said of his experience working as a waiter at Triumph Brewing Co. on Nassau Street.

NEWS | 02/14/2002

'Stomach flu' afflicts 53 students this year

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'Stomach flu' afflicts 53 students this year

During the last month McCosh Health Center has faced an increasing number of gastroenteritis cases, McCosh staff members said.Since students began returning to campus from winter recess 53 people have been admitted to in-patient services for the illness and at least 20 more have been diagnosed with milder cases that did not require an overnight stay.Gastroenteritis, more commonly referred to as the stomach flu, is not a form of influenza, though it is viral.

NEWS | 02/14/2002

Chemical engineering department rethinks curriculum to reverse drop in student interest

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Chemical engineering department rethinks curriculum to reverse drop in student interest

Faced with difficult material and a long list of required classes, fewer students are opting to major in chemical engineering ? a trend that has prompted faculty to begin reevaluating the department's curriculum.Since the Class of 1999, the number of chemical engineering majors has shown a steady decrease.

NEWS | 02/13/2002

Service groups play Cupid, raise funds

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Service groups play Cupid, raise funds

Though today is St. Valentine's Day, traditionally a day of starry-eyed affection and adoration, some University students are devoting their hearts and time not only to loved ones, but also to less fortunate individuals.Sparkling with a plethora of flowers, pink cards and cloying candy, the tables in Frist Campus Center ? where the groups have set up shop ? are central spots for several community service efforts.In a twist on the usual secret crush guessing game, Princeton Against Cancer Together, the Organization of Women Leaders and campus sororities have collaborated to raise money for cancer research by selling "crushes."The groups are selling bottles of Crush soda for one dollar each and delivering them to all parts of campus.

NEWS | 02/13/2002

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