Tokamak vs. stellerator
In response to: Major fusion project gets the ax
By Daniel Jassby *70
Published in the Oct. 08, 2008, issue
The recent cancellation of the National Compact Stellerator Experiment (Notebook, July 16) reminds us that exactly 40 years ago the amazing Russian T-3 tokamak results burst upon the world and blindsided the U.S. stellerator program. The ensuing shutdown of stellerator work at...
Teach school’s history
In response to: A moment with...John Murrin
By Ken McCarthy ’81
Published in the Oct. 08, 2008, issue
I enjoyed the interview with professor emeritus John Murrin (A Moment With, July 16) about Princeton’s role in our now-distant revolution. It makes me think that a brief course, even if it were just a few hours long, on the early history of the school should be mandatory for all...
It’s orange and black
In response to: Commencement 2008
By George Hackney ’57
Published in the Oct. 08, 2008, issue
Valedictorian Zachary Squire ’08 is quoted in the July 16 issue as saying, “When the black and orange horde of alumni descends upon the Princeton campus,” etc. It is always said as “orange and black.” There’s no rule, it’s not in the handbook, it is simply tradition. We even...
Risking one’s life
In response to: Behind a badge
By Col. Bob Schwarze ’84
Published in the Oct. 08, 2008, issue
I’d like to comment on Peter Moskos ’94’s Perspective, “Behind a Badge” (June 11). Having been serving our country for 24 years, a combat vet, and currently a colonel in the U.S. Air Force, I’m shocked that Princeton has no or very few police-officer grads. I know the number of...
Life in ‘The Project’
In response to: The end is in sight for Butler apartments
By “Petey” Funk s’50 *52
Published in the Oct. 08, 2008, issue
You have had several articles and letters related to the Tract (Notebook, April 2; letters, June 11); however, I have not seen one from any of the original occupants, so you might be interested in our experience. My husband, Harley Funk ’50 *52, and I moved into the...