For a select few students at Carnegie Mellon University, hand cramps from taking three-hour exams are a thing of the past.
Though the Anna Kournikova computer virus is spreading through University computer systems faster than the Lovebug virus ? freshman class president Eli Goldsmith sent it to the entire Class of 2004 ? its damage is minimal, according to Rita Saltz, CIT policy and security advisor."Out of the viruses that have plagued the campus, this one has been the least troublesome," Saltz said, comparing the worm to the latest outbreaks of the Blebla.B, MTX and Hybris a.k.a.
PHILADELPHIA ? This time, no miracles were necessary. There were no game-winning desperation threes, no incredible comebacks.
As ground crews finish clearing away the 20-22 inches of snow that forced the University to close Friday, a new storm threatens to heap yet more powder on an already beleagured campus.This storm, which has dumped snow, sleet and ice pellets in Northern Georgia and much of South Carolina, "will continue moving northeast during the night and is expected to spread another blanket of snow along the mid-Atlantic coast by late Tuesday," the National Weather Service reported Sunday. No restThis forecast promises more work for grounds crews just recovering from the weekend's big dig.
With the confidence of a man holding four aces in his had, Junior Prom chairman Jerold L. Parsky '64 outlined yesterday his committee's plans to turn Dillon Gym into a massive Las Vegas casino, Club 64, for the night of February 22 from 9 p.m.
The first evenly divided U.S. Senate in 120 years has given the 'Prince' the unique opportunity to interview Senate Princetonians and discover their thoughts about the legislative body's new political climate.
The University recently revised its fire safety regulations, implementing a zero-tolerance policy for intentionally activating alarms and a no-candle policy, Lisa DePaul, assistant director of undergraduate housing, said in a campus-wide e-mail last week.The zero-tolerance policy, effective this spring, assesses fines for people caught intentionally activating a fire alarm when no fire is present and subjects them to prosecution under University disciplinary review as well as local and state ordinances.The no-candle policy, effective in the fall, states that no candles, alcohol lamps, oil lamps or similar items will be permitted in dorm rooms.
The always-controversial abortion discussion is coming to campus, as two noted experts will argue their respective cases in an open debate today.The Organization of Women Leaders is sponsoring a debate on abortion today between pro-life activist Mary FioRito and pro-choice advocate Kathryn Kolbert.
The area south of Dillon Gym remains the most likely location for the sixth residential college, according to University Vice President and chair of the sixth college location committee Richard Spies GS '72."We're trying not to make a decision ourselves," Spies said.
In the wake of an increased graduate school admissions rate and rising real estate prices in Princeton, the University has slated Lockhart dormitory for unmarried graduate student housing for next year, Assistant Director of Housing for Graduate Housing Patricia McArdle said last week.Lockhart ? located between the University Store and 48 University Place ? originally was scheduled for renovations next year, along with Dod Hall.
The first USG Senate meeting of the spring semester Sunday night began with a discussion of a recent University decision that is, according to USG President Joe Kochan '02, "potentially campus-changing."The first order of business on the inaugural agenda: a proposed sixth residential college.With University Vice President and Secretary Thomas Wright '62 as the evening's guest speaker, USG members ? elected and appointed individuals representing all four undergraduate classes ? were given the opportunity to review an interim report submitted Feb.
Spring Bicker and sign-ins ended this weekend with 396 students joining Bicker clubs and 226 students joining sign-ins on the second round.
FEBRUARY 12, 1992A majority of 272 Princeton undergraduates polled by the Daily Princetonian expressed satisfaction with the current residential college system, while a loarge portion of the sample expressed doubts about the effectvies of the proposed four-year colleges.Approximately 53 percent of students said a shift toa universal four-year college system would be either "very detrimental" or "detrimental" to campus life, while only 36 percent said such a move would be either "helpful" or "very helpful." The poll had a sampling error of plus or minus six percent.The poll, which was conducted over the last three days, asked randomly chosen students to gauge the impact of the report on undergradute academic and residential life by the Faculty Working Group.
Folklore has it that God went to Princeton. As Valentine's Day approaches, however, perhaps Orange Key tour guides should consider adding Cupid and the Greek goddess Aphrodite to their lists of famed and immortal alumni.After all, squeezed between Firestone Library and McCosh Courtyard on campus is one of Mercer County's most popular places to wed ? the University Chapel.According to the Rev.
Every year before students arrive on campus, they receive a mailing packed with offers from the wide array of student agencies on campus.
Seven students were transported Friday to McCosh Health Center and four to Princeton Medical Center from Prospect Avenue, according to Public Safety shift supervisor Lt.
Singles (and even attached) females in search of a good-looking, educated male beware.Millions of people see him each week, and he has been hailed as the universal, ideal boyfriend.
According to a report recently released by the University of Chicago, the number of doctorate degrees awarded nationally in 1999 dropped from the previous year for the first time in 14 years.
In light of the recent penalties given to 14 Sigma Alpha Epsilon members by the university, the clubs are deemphasizing the role of alcohol in this weekend's sign-ins."It has made us more aware of the penal ramifications," of serving alcohol to minors, said Brad McConnell '90, Cloister Inn president.
Throughout his lifetime, Professor Emeritus Marius Jansen '44 refused to allow outside circumstances affect his intense drive to follow his dreams and passions.When financial concerns threatened to crumble his chance at receiving a University education, Jansen rose to the occasion and took extra classes each semester to graduate early.He and a few classmates would gather for class at 7 a.m.
