November 14, 2012

Nov 14, 2012

Jubilation! Against Harvard, a stunner | Fred Buechner '47 on writing and faith | James Billington '50 and America's soundtrack

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Features

America’s soundtrack

As Librarian of Congress, James Billington ’50 safeguards treasured moments in U.S. culture

‘Pay attention to your life’

President’s Page

President’s Page

In the Service of the Humanities

On the Campus

3.1% return for endowment as its value shrinks slightly

In search for a president, new committee gets down to business

Final Scene

Hayley Gorenberg ’87, advocate for LGBT rights

A spectacular thank-you

In Brief

BREAKING GROUND: Nooks, crannies boost solar cells

Literary flap pits Princeton professor vs. alums

FYI: Findings

Stirrings of interest in political campaign: Red vs. blue at debate; fall-break trips

Events for grad alums take shape

Ban on freshman rush alters social life, spurs changes at Greek organizations

Wythes '55, influential trustee and venture capitalist, dies

Mustachioed, for a cause

Bond on civil rights: Task ahead 'equal to if not greater' than gains made

Art Museum exhibition explores history of ancient Cyprus

Rapelye, Times editor discuss admission challenges at elite colleges

Students aid homeless shelter, computer literarcy group in fall break trip

Brooks: 'Information cocoons,' lack of compromise plague politics

Jewish groups share traditions with campus through 'Shabbat 360'

Student volunteers aid recovery efforts on Long Beach Island

Scalia speaks about originalism, fields question on homosexuality

Grafton honors veterans, urges better support of the military

Reunions Guide

From the Editor

Featured Authors

Featured Authors

Bleichmar *05 explores travel, art, and science in Spanish Empire

Featured Authors

Peters '84 examines climate change

Featured Authors

Harwood *84 examines people's aspirations for civic engagement

Featured Authors

Huyler '42 captures stories from Jackson Hole

History

From the Archives

Today in Princeton history, 1912: Wilson wins!

Tiger of the Week

Tiger of the Week

Tiger of the Week: Christina Lazaridi '92

Tiger of the Week

Tiger of the Week: Derek Kilmer '96

Tiger of the Week

Tiger of the Week: Jeff Kreisler '95

Tiger of the Week

Tiger of the Week: Martin Gruenberg '75

Tiger of the Week

Tiger of the Week: Bob Callahan '77

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