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With new U-Council, USG plans to combat do-nothing image

USG welcomed 10 newly elected U-Council members to its meeting last night. Josh Anderson '04, Allison Arensman '04, David Gail '03, Jim McQuade '03, Justin Mirabal '03, Edward Park '02, Daniel Pastor '03, Shasha Rao '04 and Brad Simmons '03 will join Adam Dressner '02 to form the U-Council.The addition of these new faces to the USG came appropriately at a time when the group's discussion focused on ways to improve the USG's image in the eyes of the students."We need to address the perception that the USG doesn't do anything and ensure that the USG remains involved with student issues," Dressner said.At the request of USG president Joe Kochan '02, a group of senators, U-Councilors and other USG officers met to address this problem.

Committee weighs new dining options

Food may be the central focus of underclassmen's residential life. Not surprisingly, there is a dining committee that continually evaluates the quality of the Department of Dining Services.And after a discussion last week, the committee is considering such changes as extending late meal hours and adding a more flexible meal plan.The committee ? chaired by University Associate Dean of Undergraduate Students Sandra Silverman and comprised of approximately 12 undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, deans and residential college masters ? agreed to recommend starting the late lunch period at Frist Campus Center 15 minutes earlier and extending its duration by the same amount of time, according to USG Treasurer Michael Kimberly '03."Because of class schedules, the 15 minutes makes sense," Dining Services Director Stu Orefice said.

Mandatory student fees vs. Right to speech

Money to fund campus activities doesn't grow on trees.Rather, when students want to hold an event or start an organization, they usually must apply for funding from their university's student governments.To handle these requests, popularly elected student governments ? like the USG at Princeton ? have specific criteria organizations must fulfill, but ultimately they may use their own discretion in making decisions.

Eggs on tap

Ex-Comm member talks on film: 'Thirteen Days'

Two hundred forty students and faculty found out Saturday how the United States evaded a war with the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis through the movie, "Thirteen Days" and the memories of someone who was behind the scenes.Dubbed "UFO.edu," the University Film Organization sponsored a week of films and lectures in cooperation with student organizations and departments and President Shapiro.The guest speaker for "Thirteen Days" was Donald Wilson '51, the former deputy director of the U.S.

New writing center director appointed

Kerry Walk jokes that her new favorite color is orange. Walk, assistant director of the writing program at Harvard University, will be surrounded by it when she takes her new post as director of Princeton's writing program next fall.Beginning next semester, freshmen ? and sophomores who have not yet completed the writing requirement ? will be required to take one course through the new writing program, which Walk will head, to fulfill the writing requirement.

Students attracted to GEO after exposure

When the list of admitted freshmen for the Class of 2005 was circulated to department chairs last week, professor Samuel Philander, chair of the geosciences department, was thrilled.

Chui reflects on home, family and her mother's meatballs

She spoke about meatballs with passion. In a pulsating voice, 22-year-old Chia-Ti Chui ? a Taiwanese-American performance poet ? emphasized syllables and silences in "A Song of Myself: Celebrating Taiwanese American Heritage."The presentation was hosted by the Taiwanese Student Association and held at the Frist Campus Center Cafe on Wednesday night.Chui's poems focus on her experiences at home, abroad, in love, through loss, while voyaging and in introspection ? all while conveying the influence of her Taiwanese-American heritage.Her poems spoke of the reconciliation of her intrinsic Asian culture with her "all-American" New York home.

Double-take: The two Reverends Stephen White

It may take a leap of faith to believe, but there are two reverends Stephen White who preach at Princeton.

Elections end with new class officers

The votes have been tallied, and the results are in for next year's 2002, 2003 and 2004 class officers and U-Council.Spencer Miller '02 was elected to the Class of 2002 presidency, in an election against two other candidates ? Wade Rakes and Loren Gutt."I feel very honored and humbled," said Miller, who was USG vice president last year.He said he is looking forward to next year, and is already gathering thoughts together for the 2002 class day and senior week."I'd really like to get someone associated with the political arena in some way," he said of possible speakers.Miller added that he hopes to get student input on these events.In addition, Miller has some larger projects in mind.

Tiger Inn member Jeremy Green '01 recently enlisted the help of 11 other members of T.I. and the Ivy Club to provide English-as-a-second-language tutoring to members of the two clubs' kitchen and house staffs

Every afternoon in Tiger Inn's library, members of TI and Ivy Club rendezvous with members of the kitchen and house staff, not for eating, drinking or making merry, but rather to teach English as a second language to Spanish-speaking staff members.TI member Jeremy Green '01 organized the tutoring program last month to help eating club employees hone their English skills.Green said the program aims to help the staff members master the English language.

Analysts evaluate Bush's first 12 weeks

Coming on the heels of the 2002 budget and the release of the 24 crew members of the US spy plane held in China, President Bush's administration is within striking distance of the first benchmark standard by which to judge ? the first 100 days.In an attempt to distill and analyze the Bush administration to date, five political scientists participated in an animated round-table discussion yesterday at the University co-sponsored by the Wilson School and the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard.Joining University politics professor Fred Greenstein were Harvard University professors David Gergen, Ronald Heifetz and Barbara Kellerman.

Nine sophomores win Dale summer awards

This summer, Annie Lee '03 will study calligraphy in Beijing and write a series of poems about Chinese characters.

Frist architect showcased in art show

Just as the colonnade on Frist's north plaza announces the novelty of a structure built on the foundations of a historic past, so the achievements of its architects represent one of the most celebrated modern accomplishments in a 125 year history of Philadelphia art as distinguished by its foremost art museum.In honor of its 125th anniversary, the Philadelphia Museum of Art has arranged a trio of exhibits to celebrate artists who either were born or work in Philadelphia.Framed by the daring portraits of Alice Neele ? born in Philadelphia a century ago ? and the realist artwork of the American master Thomas Eakins ? who lived and worked in Philadelphia ? stands an exhibit of work from the Philadelphia-based firm Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates, which will open on June 10.Familiar to Princetonians as the architect behind the design of Wu Hall, Fisher and Bendheim Halls, and most recently the Frist Campus Center, Robert Venturi '47 is known in the architecture world as the "father of post-modernism.""In terms of architecture, you can't read a book on architecture without reading about Venturi," said Katherine Hiesinger, the curator for the exhibit.Hiesinger called Venturi's work ? famous for its fusion of historic and abstract, modern elements ? "a revolution call in the world of architecture and design."The foundation blocks of his architectural innovation were first laid down in Venturi's mind when he was doing graduate work at Princeton's School of Architecture, according to John Hlafter, University Director of Physical Planning."Anybody who went through school at that time had to examine historical buildings and what their attitude was and why [the buildings] were important, and I think for Venturi, they held many meaningful associations," said Hlafter.Venturi's ability to set modern buildings within a historical context can be seen in the details of Wu Hall.

Students propose Hindi seminar for fall semester

University students next fall may have the opportunity to study a foreign language not found in the course offerings catalogue.Smitha Dante '03 is organizing a student-initiated seminar in introductory Hindi for the 2001-02 academic year, modeled after one that was offered in 1998-99.Student-initiated seminars, regulated by Associate Dean of the College Hank Dobin, focus on subjects of student interest that are not offered in the University curriculum.According to Dobin, for a student-initiated seminar to be funded, 12 students have to show interest in it and a qualified professor must be available to teach it.Though student-initiated seminars cover a broad spectrum of topics, a language seminar is a rare circumstance, Dante said.The proposed Hindi seminar will not fulfill any distribution or foreign language requirements.

In search of my 'Heimersdorf'

"Keep my stuff in a closet or something upstairs," I told my father just before I left for Princeton freshman year.I guess he didn't hear me.

Piazza '01 receives teaching fellowship

Meeting Mike Piazza is like experiencing intensity embodied in human form. He shakes your hand with a glint in his eye that seems to say: 'Tell me I can't do something, because I'd love to prove you wrong.'In fact, when looking at his accomplishments, sometimes it's hard to believe that one person could put in that much work.

Panera comes to campus

Coffee, pastries and hot soup make for an inviting combination for a busy student on a chilly, rainy day ? and that is what Panera Bread was counting on when it selected its location on Nassau Street near the the University's main gates.Since its opening last month, Panera ? which is open between 6 a.m.

In Focus • Brother Stephen's preaching again

Zack Berbit '01"Today was actually the first time I stayed to listen to Big Steve.

Gumberg '02 jumps to top of horse riding shows

Politics major Amanda Gumberg '02 may appear to be the typical Princeton junior, busy working on her junior paper and coursework.