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Princeton faces top two ranked foes in ECACHL

"All's well that ends well" ? or so William Shakespeare said. But, while it may seem blasphemous to any lit major to say so, that's just not always true.In the case of the men's hockey team (11-13-3 overall, 8-10-2 Eastern College Athletic Conference Hockey League), a successful end to the regular season, with wins in Friday's game against Clarkson (20-7-5, 12-4-4) and Saturday's game against St.

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National title on the line for Tigers

The Ivy League champion men's squash team (8-1 overall, 6-0 Ivy League) has the opportunity to complete a rare feat in collegiate athletics this weekend in New Haven, Conn.

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Heps to end Princeton's season

Rankings don't matter. The records might as well be 0-0. And the energy is electric.The Ivy League Heptagonal Championships, one of the most celebrated athletic traditions among the Ancient Eight, commonly referred to as "Heps," opens the opportunity for any competitor and any team to become champions."I'm not the best in the league when it comes to times, but I seem to have beaten all comers in the league so far that have better times than I do.

Strong middle offense leads to win

The Scarlet Raiders may have wanted to steal from the Tigers' den, but the mens' volleyball team rose up and foiled their plans on the road Tuesday night at The Golden Dome.

Fencing a family affair for Hurme brothers

In December, freshman Ed Hurme became the third of his siblings to win an epee match for the Princeton fencing program.

Words to beak with in the barn

"This gong-show just laid a bawango on our cheddar, knocked his birdcage right off."Unless you're a true hockey aficionado, this particular comment probably sounds like a bunch of gibberish.

Great tennis coach neglected by history

Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach.No one epitomized this mantra better than Mercer Beasley, Princeton's tennis coach from 1933-37 and 1939-42.

A blasphemous All-Star Game hits Sin City

From now on, the NBA All-Star Game should always be played in Las Vegas. The ostentation, leisure and wantonness of the event are in sync with the very foundations of the city itself.

The psychology of a student section

Anyone who has ever rooted for a sports team has probably believed, at one time or another, that they have somehow influenced the outcome of a game with their thoughts alone.

Flanders spars at Junior Olympics

This past weekend in Denver, Colo., the country's elite under-20 fencers gathered to compete in the prestigious Junior Olympic tournament.

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El Halaby crashes pro party

Imagine if this year's French Open were won not by Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal, the No. 1 and 2 tennis players in the world, but by Werner Eschauer.

Walters '67 returns to March Madness as king

Princeton will be at the men's basketball Final Four this year. There's no chance anyone on the current squad will be suiting up to play, but there is one Tiger who has more power than anyone else in the country when it comes to determining who can fight in March Madness, and he'll be there.

Tigers to play host to EISL championship

We must protect this house ? that has been the mantra of the men's swimming and diving team since that house was built.

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Off the mat, Scotton does it all

If anyone at Princeton has trouble keeping his resume down to one page, it is sophomore Danny Scotton.Scotton is a starter for the varsity wrestling team, but that is only the beginning for Scotton.

Tigers win Ivy League champs

Family and friends flooded DeNunzio Pool this weekend, coming from near and far to witness the women's swimming and diving team compete for their seventh Ivy League Championship title in eight years.

Princeton badgers Wisconsin for win

The women's tennis team took care of business Sunday afternoon against Wisconsin, sweeping every match en route to a 7-0 shutout victory.The Tigers (3-2 overall) were impressive against the Badgers (3-6, 0-1 Big Ten Conference), a tough Big Ten opponent, at the Nielsen Tennis Center in Madison, Wis.Princeton captured the three doubles contests, 9-8 (7-5), 8-6, 8-4.