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Service groups play Cupid, raise funds

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

Alum gives more than just money

At Princeton, donations play an important part in continuing the excellence associated with the quality of life and educational opportunities on campus.

NEWS | 02/12/2002

AAS program additions have other programs looking to grow

As the discussion over the African-American studies program intensified during the past month, little attention has been paid to the University's Latin-American and Jewish studies programs.Though the programs said they would welcome more attention and resources, program administrators and students have said that ethnic studies programs should not compete for University support.This controversy grew out of the discussion earlier this year over whether African-American studies scholars Cornel West GS '80 and Louis Gates Jr.

NEWS | 02/12/2002

Endowment value, gift prospects fall with stock market

The University, along with the rest of the world, has paid the price for this year's economic downturn.

NEWS | 02/12/2002

A moment of silence: Student protest patterns after Sept. 11th

When J.T. Miller '70 was an undergraduate at Princeton, the nation, to him, seemed to be rushing toward disaster in its involvement in the Vietnam War.

NEWS | 02/12/2002

Four-year college systems benefit other universities

While the University announced concrete plans to implement four-year residential colleges just last week, another Ivy League institution, Yale University, has had four-year colleges for almost 70 years.Much of the social and cultural life at Yale centers on the colleges.

NEWS | 02/12/2002

Building a Mystery

Construction in front of Little Hall will last at least another month, though it was originally scheduled to be complete by the beginning of the school year, University officials said yesterday.The supply of stone for new walkways for the Dillon Gym parking lot and the Edwards Hall courtyard has not kept pace with campus construction, said Kathleen Milligan, the University's vice president for facilities."During the summer, just the sheer number of projects we were working on at Princeton led to a shortfall in the amount of stone available," she said.Officials involved in the projects were unable to comment on why the University undertook more construction than it could procure the material to complete on time.George Glahn, the project manager handling the construction near Little Hall, said the project could have been completed by now had there been sufficient bluestone, the historic stone that the University uses for outdoor walkways in the older parts of campus.When the University learned it would not have enough stone to complete all the projects on time, Glahn said, priorities had to be set for which project to finish first.

NEWS | 02/12/2002

J. Crew store in Palmer Square scheduled to open in late June

The store many students consider the perfect match to campus fashion will open shop at One Palmer Square on June 27.

NEWS | 02/11/2002

Black History Month celebrated with campus, community activities

February is dotted by day-long celebrations of love, the coming of spring and leap years, but stands most notably as a full month devoted to celebrating black history.Throughout February, students at the University have been commmemorating Black History Month with panel discussions, poetry readings and community outreach programs."I feel that black history is an important part of American history," Stephen Caldwell, chair of the planning committee for Black History Month said.

NEWS | 02/11/2002

University Press joins online text service

Since its inception in 1905, the Princeton University Press has had a longstanding, close relationship with the University.

NEWS | 02/11/2002

Female student injured in hit and run

A female University student traveling on Washington Road was struck by a vehicle and sustained minor injuries yesterday morning, Borough Police Capt.

NEWS | 02/11/2002

Tony Quainton in the nation's service

When Tony Quainton '55 served as the U.S. ambassador to Peru, his house was blown up by a car bomb planted by the terrorist group Shining Path.

NEWS | 02/11/2002

High Bicker turnout bolsters club sign-ins for second round

Perhaps the most anticipated week in a sophomore's career came to a close Saturday as Bicker and sign-in clubs initiated their new members.This eating club season reflected a change in students' preferences since last year.

NEWS | 02/10/2002

Hughston, Bassler identify molecule used by bacteria for communication

University scientists have identified a molecule that various species of bacteria use for communication ? a discovery that may lead to antibiotic drugs that are more powerful in fighting disease.A team of researchers led by Fred Hughson, assistant professor of molecular biology, found the genes and proteins needed to produce and receive the signals several years ago.But the actual signaling molecule had remained elusive for the past 10 years.Last spring, Hughson discovered the structure of this small molecule by using X-ray crystallography.The discovery was published in the journal Nature on Jan.

NEWS | 02/10/2002

USG announces appointments, plan to reinstate shuttle service

At the USG Senate's inaugural meeting of the year, last night in the Frist Campus Center, seven new members were appointed to various positions, the spring budget was approved and each USG member discussed pet projects for the upcoming semester.The first item on the agenda was the approval of new appointments to leadership posts.

NEWS | 02/10/2002

Middle-Eastern student organizations, peace groups press on after Sept. 11

In the face of the extreme patriotism that has swept the nation since Sept. 11, Middle-Eastern student groups and local peace organizations have held steadfast in their activities.Sally El-Sadek '02, president of the Arab Society, said that any backlash that began Sept.

NEWS | 02/10/2002

Is a liberal academia biased against conservative faculty?

Last year David Horowitz spearheaded an advertisement campaign in college newspapers against reparations for slavery.

NEWS | 02/10/2002

Crawford '68 appointed to oversee University's Annual Giving campaign

James E. Crawford III '68 has been named national chair of the University's Annual Giving ? a program that orchestrates yearly financial donations to the University.As chair of the organization, Crawford will head a committee of 40 volunteers that plans and oversees each year's fund-raising efforts.Crawford replaces former national chair Brian McDonald '83, who has been appointed the University's vice president for development.Crawford is a managing partner of Frontenac Company, a private equity investment firm in Chicago.After graduating Phi Beta Kappa from the University with a B.S.E.

NEWS | 02/10/2002

Four-year college plan to offer upperclass housing alternative

The plan to institute a four-year college system has been mired in bureacratic conflict ever since it was first proposed by former University president Woodrow Wilson 1879.With the announcement of eBay CEO Meg Whitman '77's $30 million donation to create a sixth residential college, it is about to become a reality.The idea of a four-year college has elicited mixed reactions from undergraduate and graduate students.

NEWS | 02/10/2002

Bicker remains popular despite consistent controversy

Though this year's Bicker clubs all had strong turnouts, the eating clubs and especially the Bicker process have historically caused much controversy.

NEWS | 02/10/2002

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