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Faculty, students voice concern over grade inflation report's effect

Faculty, students voice concern over grade inflation report's effect

After the University released its recent report recommending plans to combat grade inflation, professors, students and advisers are debating the effects and merits of such an effort."I worry a little bit that if we all toughen up, the graduate schools will not take that into account," Economics professor Elizabeth Bogan said.

NEWS | 02/11/1998

Students use Bookline alternative to avoid higher U-Store expenses

During the first weeks of classes students can often be heard lamenting over horrific textbook bills as they make liberal use of those familiar orange credit cards.

NEWS | 02/11/1998

University gives $100,000 to Arts Council of Princeton

The University will donate $100,000 to the Arts Council of Princeton to assist its $3.5 million capital campaign.The Arts Council sponsors classes, workshops, film series, puppet shows and storytelling.The Arts Council and the University team up each spring for the Communiversity fair and on New Year's Eve for a "Curtain Calls" party.

NEWS | 02/10/1998

USG votes for $5,000 cut from Projects Board budget

A 20 percent cut in USG Projects Board funding has raised ire among USG members and ignited a debate on the disclosure of USG budgets.While the USG senate approved the spring 1998 budget on Sunday night ? including a $20,000 allotment for the Projects Board ? USG members questioned the Projects Board funding prior to the budget vote.Although USG treasurer Luis Guzman '99 said he based this semester's budget on last spring's, the spring '97 budget actually granted $25,000 to the Projects Board.Guzman said this spring an additional $9,000 will be granted to the Projects Board at the end of the semester from the four classes, making the total funding $29,000.

NEWS | 02/10/1998

University research reveals grade inflation over 24 years

A detailed report released yesterday by a faculty committee studying grade inflation shows that students across the board now receive far better grades than they did 24 years ago.

NEWS | 02/10/1998

Director to vacate post after 20 years at Career Services

After 20 years at Career Services, Director Minerva Reed will step down at the end of the academic year.Dean of the College Nancy Malkiel distributed an email to administrators, department chairs and other University officials announcing that "Minerva H.

NEWS | 02/10/1998

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

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