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Co-ops see increased numbers of sophomores

Co-ops see increased numbers of sophomores

Believe it or not, there is life beyond the 'Street.'While the majority of students were paying close attention to Bicker and sign-ins last week, a significant number of sophomores and juniors were setting their sights on coops.Though actual numbers vary considerably among the three coops ?Brown, Lockhart and 2 Dickinson ? most members said there is a growing interest in dining alternatives.Brown coop ? the only non-vegetarian coop ? had 40 students on its wait-list last Friday.

NEWS | 02/10/1998

Banks' adaptations discover Tinseltown 'Sweet' success

Once again, Princeton and Hollywood meet, but this time it will not be to provide the scenery behind Meryl Streep in her recent film "One True Thing" nor will the University be the butt of a joke as it was in "Animal House."Instead, armed with "Affliction" ? a novel by University creative writing professor Russell Banks ? and film star Nick Nolte, director Paul Schrader has crafted a celluloid version of Russell's book.

NEWS | 02/10/1998

Students organize delivery of Hoagie Haven sandwiches

It was worth the long walk, but now you don't have to.Starting Monday, students will be able to order their favorite Hoagie Haven hoagies without leaving the comfort of their room.Josh Greenhill '00 and Tom Johnson '00 have organized delivery from the Haven to students both on and off campus.

NEWS | 02/10/1998

High book, packet prices continue to place strain on student finances

While many students tend to raise an eyebrow after looking at their receipts from U-Store, Print-It and Pequod purchases, the total prices for a number of classes offered this semester could send students into shock.Students taking ENG 350: "Contemporary Poetry" may have had to use two shopping baskets to carry their required and optional books ? 19 in all ? from the shelves to the register.

NEWS | 02/09/1998

Center to evaluate education process

With the help of technology, top administrators and cooperation between different departments of the University, the Center for Teaching and Learning will soon be open.

NEWS | 02/09/1998

Yale to expand financial aid

In the wake of the University's announcement of a larger financial aid package effective for freshmen next fall, Yale University announced last week that it too will expand its financial aid initiatives.

NEWS | 02/09/1998

Restaurant review honors Princeton eateries

Zagat's annual survey (www.zagat.com) of New Jersey restaurants recently named the best eateries in Princeton and ? surprise ? students probably will not be dining in any of the top three unless their parents come to town.Leading the pack of local restaurants are Lahiere's, Le Plumet Royal and Quilty's ? none of which offer meals within a price range that would be compatible with the average college student's limited budget.Charles Monaghan, a former food editor and restaurant reviewer at the Bergen County Record edited the New Jersey Zagat survey.Monaghan said he merely compiles the thousands of comments and ratings that pour in from amateur restaurant reviewers across the state, and added that he has dined in Princeton many times.He said he would advise students to head for Mexican Village, Theresa's Pizzetta Cafe and Triumph Brewing Co., restaurants that he said have a good "price to quality ratio."In contrast, an average dinner at Lahiere's, located on Witherspoon Street, runs between $40 and $50 per person, said David Wagner, the restaurant's general manager.

NEWS | 02/09/1998

Landau store to continue business

It's been a pretty good couple of months for Lindi the Landau ram. First, he triumphantly returned in early December from his exile at the College of New Jersey.

NEWS | 02/09/1998

Ascher proposes railing removal due to safety, aesthetic concerns

In response to a public outcry by students and faculty, USG president David Ascher '99 will officially submit a resolution today to the U-Council urging the University "to remove all of the banisters on the Blair Arch steps as soon as possible."In addition to the resolution, Ascher will present a video showing skateboarders and rollerbladers attempting to slide down the stairs using the railings for support, potentially making the steps more dangerous than before the safety railings were added, he said.The U-Council will discuss the resolution, decide whether to support it and suggest to President Shapiro that the handrails be removed. LiabilityLaurel Harvey, director of the University's Office of Risk Management, has been a key proponent of the railings.

NEWS | 02/08/1998

TWC celebrates Black History Month with dinners, dances

Since the civil rights movement swept the nation, February has increasingly gained a reputation as a time to celebrate black history.The Third World Center has scheduled an event for every day of February in order to pay tribute to black heritage.

NEWS | 02/08/1998

Proctors break up parties as initiations close 'Street'

The Department of Public Safety broke up four different room parties Saturday night. With many of the clubs admitting "members-only" during their initiations, most freshmen chose campus room parties as an alternative to the 'Street.'Lieutenant Lloyd Best of Public Safety explained that the number of parties investigated was higher than usual for a typical weekend night, attributing the increased activity in the rooms to the Bicker and sign-in activities this weekend.

NEWS | 02/08/1998

Lewinsky scandal raises concerns regarding White House internships

Students who have spent a summer at the White House say the internship is a great experience, even if you only get to shake hands with the president.As the drama of the alleged Monica Lewinsky sex scandal continues to unfold, many are concerned that the media blitz will have a negative impact on summer internship programs in Washington."I am worried that students won't come to Washington," said Nan Wells, director of the University's Capitol Hill-based Office of Governmental Affairs.

NEWS | 02/08/1998

University endorses more flexible study abroad program

In order to fulfill the vision of Woodrow Wilson 1879, a large number of Princeton students are now taking the opportunity to truly serve their nation ? while studying overseas.Following a pattern of growing interest in international programs, the number of students studying abroad continues to increase.

NEWS | 02/08/1998

NCAA recognizes Wang '99 with journalism scholarship

Shirley Wang '99 has been chosen as one of eight recipients of The National Collegiate Athletic Association/Freedom Foundation Sports Journalism Scholarship.The scholarship is a $3,000 award annually given to college juniors through a grant from The Freedom Foundation and the NCAA.According to its charter, the purpose of the scholarship is "to foster freedoms of speech and press while providing quality sports journalism education at the collegiate level." Only collegiate sports writers are eligible for the award."It was a surprise, obviously," said Wang, a sports editor for The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | 02/08/1998

Unified sign-in system spurs slight membership increase

The number of students who bickered this year was slightly down relative to last year while the sign-in clubs proved somewhat more popular with the Class of 2000 than they had been with the Class of 1999.The changes came in a year when the sign-in clubs experimented with a new system that established a unified system for sophomores to join clubs earlier in the week than usual and four out of five selective clubs abruptly went off-tap for their final two Bicker sessions.Among the Bicker clubs, Cap and Gown Club had 98 students bicker with 56 receiving bids, 112 bickered Cottage Club and 81 were accepted, 120 bickered Ivy Club and the club took 65, and 92 were accepted out of the 120 who bickered Tower Club.

NEWS | 02/08/1998

Vanity Fair names Brown most elite, explores stereotypes of Ivy League

Vanity wasn't fair. Or so Brown University students and officials think.Vanity Fair's February issue suggests that Brown University's apparent haute couture, replete with fashionable alumni and "children of A-List New Yorkers," has helped the university leapfrog Princeton ? as well as Harvard and Yale universities ? as the elite Ivy League school to attend.The magazine takes a stab at Old Nassau and its Big 3 brethren, Harvard and Yale, with a graph called the "Fab Four: A freshman guide to Ivy League semiotics." Evgenia Peretz, the graph's creator, pokes fun at stereotypes attached to the four schools.

NEWS | 02/08/1998

Ascher advocates 'passion' in service of USG officers

Last night, in a call to arms for his new administration, USG President David Ascher '99 challenged those involved in student government to exhibit "passion" in their public service this year.At the new administration's first senate meeting, Ascher said USG members should risk being called "tools" or "nerds" to be dedicated to the issues that affect students."Passion and levelheadedness can go hand in hand," Ascher said, adding, "What concerns me is that you don't hear a lot about passion.

NEWS | 02/08/1998

Despite changing plans, Campus Center remains on track

Building a campus center seems simple enough. Just throw together some dining facilities, study areas and socializing space.

NEWS | 02/08/1998

SVC trip takes student volunteers to Central America during break

While most students spent intersession skiing, working on theses, or visiting friends at other colleges, several underclassmen ventured to more exotic locales to do humanitarian work.The Student Volunteers Council sponsored trips to Honduras and Georgia, while several other students visited Haiti with the Catholic-based organization Hands Together.One SVC group spent the week in Siguatepeque, a large town south of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, where they joined volunteers from Habitat for Humanity in building a house for a young family.According to Jaynie Randall '99, she and Shlomit Levav '99 first became interested in leading a trip to Honduras last summer, and began researching the project when they returned here this fall.In a country that is not as accustomed to service projects and volunteer work as the United States, Randall said, the size of the Honduras-based program impressed her. Dedication"What struck me most was the dedication of the Habitat for Humanity people from Honduras," said Randall.

NEWS | 02/05/1998

Students contend with copyright fees in packet pricing

While the beginning of the semester often brings student complaints over packet pricing, few realize they're paying for more than just copying.Students walking out of Pequod this week complained that paying for packets added too much an already high U-Store bill for books."Considering the amount of money we spend at the U-Store it's absurd how much we have to spend at Pequod," said Melissa Harrison '00.Jamie Odell '01 complained that packets were unreasonably priced.

NEWS | 02/05/1998

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