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Dec. 17, 2008
Vol. 109, No. 6
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Cover Story
Keeping the faith
In a seat of secular learning, religious observance thrives
By Merrell Noden ’78
The University Chapel is an awe-inspiring building, big and beautiful enough to make even a godless heathen wonder if it’s not time to start hedging his bets. It occupies an honored place the center of campus, just as it did when it opened 80 years ago as the heart of Princeton’s Christian worship. As the posters hanging all around campus...
Read moreSuccess at the polls
Princeton alumni to hold two seats in the Senate, four in the House; Daniels re-elected Ind. governor
Published in the Dec. 17, 2008, issue
Jared Schutz Polis ’96 got a new job Nov. 4. The Internet entrepreneur from Boulder, Colo., asked the people of the state’s 2nd district to “hire” him as their representative in Congress, and on Election Day, a strong majority of voters backed the idea. In an...Read moreA Tiger in Harvard-land
Is the crimson “H” a scarlet letter?
Published in the Dec. 17, 2008, issue
In a recent survey of the Class of 2007, 52 percent of respondents named Harvard University as Princeton’s biggest rival. I happen to agree. I also happen to work for Harvard. During college, I cheered myself hoarse at a few tennis matches and the odd...Read moreMaking SAT prep bearable
Charles Horn *95 pens humorous guide
Published in the Dec. 17, 2008, issue
Most high school students dread studying for the SATs. But Charles Horn *95, an electrical engineer turned TV comedy writer and sometimes-SAT tutor, is trying to add some levity to the hours spent preparing for the questions that measure test-taking ability...Read moreNewest profile: Jan. 16
Professor Cecelia E. Rouse named to Council of Economic Advisers.
Professor Cecelia E. Rouse named to Council of Economic Advisers.
THE WEEKLY BLOG
Jan. 21, 2009
- Dancing for the inauguration
- Jadwin Gym turns 40
- Sports update: Mielke ’07 competes in curling championships
WITNESSING HISTORY – Students and staff watch the inauguration of President Barack Obama Jan. 20. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
Web Bonus Links
Video highlights of Princeton's cross country victories at the Ivy Heptagonal Championships.
Web Exclusives
The wounds of war
Mark Larsen '76 tells of the pain, scars, and lessons learned after his eldest son was shot in Iraq.
Mark Larsen '76 tells of the pain, scars, and lessons learned after his eldest son was shot in Iraq.
Try your hand at the 2008 Princeton Trivia Quiz (first question: What's a bicenterquasquigenary?).
On the campus
Jessica Lander '10 tells how the Chapel celebrates the Hindu Festival of Lights.
Jessica Lander '10 tells how the Chapel celebrates the Hindu Festival of Lights.
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