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A ‘Prince of Polling’
When a Democratic candidate needs data to win a race, Mark Mellman ’78 is likely to get the call
LIVES: Charles W. Rosen ’48 *51
Pianist and scholar who always had something interesting to say
The future of education?
As the world gets a taste of Princeton, Princeton gets ideas to improve at home
Running the Race
Despite the state of politics, these alumni don’t regret their trips down the campaign trail
LIVES: Dawn Jahn Moses ’88
Advocate for the forgotten
Glimmers of greatness?
Well-known Princetonians and their thesis topics
Buddy Story
In this script, two college friends dream of the big time, muddle through rejection, and come away with TV’s top honor
Hitting the high notes
The Chapel Choir perfects Sundays
LIVES: Sanford N. McDonnell ’44
Executive and eternal Eagle Scout
Words to live by
During commencement week, the messages can be humorous or serious
Tigers and Dinosaurs
In the golden age of paleontology, Princetonians joined in the ‘Bone Wars’ to build a renowned collection — even if that sometimes meant academic hanky-panky
Music without borders
For student composers, experimentation rules the day
LIVES: Peter H. Gott ’57
Small-town doctor with national reach
A wonderful life
For nearly seven decades, Butler Tract has formed a happy domestic backdrop for students — not bad for ‘temporary housing’
ON BOOKS: What keeps her up at night
Jodi Picoult ’87 writes best-sellers by asking questions about the things that worry us all
Hidden Treasure
Unexpected Discoveries in Firestone Library
ON BOOKS: What Princeton students are reading
An undergrad’s search for the book of her generation