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Drinking? You have the right to remain silent

Like it or not, alcohol is a prominent part of campus social life. But when consumption goes too far, students may find themselves interacting with University or Princeton Borough officials rather than other drunken revelers.Despite efforts by administrators and public officials to clarify University policy and legal ramifications, rumors about interactions with health officials, Public Safety and the police fly around campus, leading to uncertainty as students try to distinguish between reality and myth.Answers to these questions and others are commonly passed down from student to student.

Sober at the Street

I was eating dinner last week when someone said, "You were crazy last night ? sooo wasted." On the Street I occasionally hear, "How drunk are you?" There's also the, "Yo, my friend said you were totally blacked out last night." I usually laugh ? another good night out.The average good night out consists of pre-gaming with friends, rolling to the Street, small talk, switching clubs, some picture taking, dancing, occasional big talk, chilling, grabbing a late-night snack from Terrace and a slice of pizza from Frist right before it closes at 3 a.m.

On the town: A night to forget

With three eating clubs facing legal charges and the possibility of being closed indefinitely, there's an added incentive to finding alternatives to the Street.

'Street' front page

With dorms and dining halls buzzing about the Borough charges pending against several eating club presidents, Princeton's drinking culture is at the center of attention.

Tiger Talk

Beast may be a staple on Princeton's campus, but drink possibilities are endless. This week, Naomi Nix '10 asked, "If you were an alcoholic beverage, what kind would you be?" Sam Borchard '10"I would be a local beer because I feel like I'm down to earth and plain but somewhat unique." Andres Moreno '10"Tequila, because I'm from Mexico, and I would taste better with salt and lemon." Sun-You Park '10"I would be wine because there are a lot of different kinds ? so you can be whatever you want to be." Eric Chiang '11"A dark beer, because its somber"

Yu-Jun Koh '11

Q: What physical things do you bring to Princeton to remind you of home?A: Malaysian instant noodles.Q: How is the Princeton community different from your community at home?A: The food has its ups and downs, but I do like the traditions here, such as the story behind Cane Spree and how the sophomores in Brown Hall were "iced in" during the 19th century because the freshmen stuck a big snowball in the arch which froze over.Q: How is Princeton the same as your hometown?A:It's very, very dissimilar, in its own charming way.Q: How often do you talk to your family, and how?A: Almost every day.

Eva Leung '08

Q: Which physical things do you bring with you to Princeton to remind you of home?A: A world map, a photograph of my family and various gifts from my family (including my stuffed cat, Nerf guns and a flying pig).Q: Which physical items will you take from Princeton back home with you?A: Princeton souvenirs for family members, but not for friends.

Pete Hand '09

Q: How is the Princeton community different from your community at home?A: It's not, really.

Dora Chua '10

Q: Has your view of your home community at home changed since coming to Princeton?A: It's given me a lot of perspective.

Gabriel Rodriguez '10

Q: What values do you bring from home to Princeton?A: Humility. My parents taught me to be very humble no matter what you achieve.

No Matter Where You're From, One Thing Stays the Same...

What do you miss about home? "Food! My mom's food is the best I've ever eaten. I will never cease to rave about my mom's cooking."? Dora Chua, USA "The food."? Eva Leung, Hong Kong "Food is an obvious one here."? Hicham Alaoui, Morocco "Food, food and more food."? Yu-Jun Koh, Malaysia ...and some things are different.

John Callahan '10

Q: What values do you bring from home to Princeton?A: Religion, morals, manners.Q: How is Princeton the same as your hometown?A: Princeton has the same small feel of home.Q: What values will you take from Princeton back home with you?A:A better work ethic.Q: What do you miss most about home, being on campus?A: My actual house and all the things in it.

The Love Was There

This is my friend Auxilia from Princeton; she is also from Zimbabwe." This is how a friend of mine introduces me to her schoolmates at Penn when I visit her one day.

Street back page

Southern Discomfort

Richmond, the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia and, more importantly to some people, the former capital of the Confederate Sates of America, is the place I call home.

Amara Nwannunu '11

Q: What values do you bring from home to Princeton?A: I come from a black Christian home. I haven't found a church yet, but I will ... My mom has stressed that I need to go to lecture everyday and not miss classes.Q: How is your community at home affected by your absence?A: I am the only daughter, so that was probably harder on my mom than when my brother left.

TigerTalk

Everyone gets homesick once in a while. But there are some things you just don't miss. This week, Elinor Flynn '10 asks, "What's one thing you're glad to leave behind at home?" Becker Polverini '10"Family problems." Anita Gupta '08"An ex-boyfriend." Walter Griffin '10"My comfort zone." Mark Guiducci '10"I'm glad I don't have to pick up my dog's poop anymore"

Home is where...

1. The term "bicker" means arguing with your siblings, not vying for an eating club.2.The dogs play fetch, not Robo.3.Traditions mean big dinners and presents, not drinking or getting naked.4.

James Brown '09

Q: How is your community at home affected by your absence?A: I was the last child of my family to leave home.

City of Eastern Light

After spending a month at Princeton, the part of my life before I came here seems almost like a dream.