‘It’s been a blast, but it’s time to go’

Nelson retires after 58 volleyball seasons

Published in the May 13, 2009, issue

On many nights, after silence descended on the courts of Dillon Gym, the lights remained on in one first-floor office facing Little Courtyard. Inside, students and coaches gathered to throw darts and trade heckles. The gatherings were called coach’s...Read more

Family ties: Four generations of Princeton coxswains

Published in the May 13, 2009, issue

There is a story in Princeton rowing lore that boils down to this: An alumnus went to the Western Union office to wire a little encouragement to the Tiger crew, but when he gave his message — “Row like hell and win” — the operator refused to transmit the...Read more

Sports Shorts

Published in the May 13, 2009, issue

Convincing wins over Cornell and Columbia April 17 and 19 propelled WOMEN’S TENNIS to its first Ivy League championship since 2000. The Tigers (18–7, 6–1 Ivy) dropped an early match to Yale, 4–3, but rebounded with five consecutive victories, including a key...Read more