May 2021
Einstein at Princeton, A conversation with James Baker III ’52, How Lacy Crawford ’96 found her voice
Features
The Texan in Washington
James A. Baker III ’52 reflects on his party, his country, and that tattoo on a famous friend’s derrière
Einstein at Princeton
A century ago, the world’s best-known scientist brought his relativity theory to McCosh
President’s Page
On the Campus
Applications Increase, Admit Rate Drops In an Unusual Year
The impact of making standardized tests optional is unclear
Keeping an Eye on Biden Administration’s Higher Ed Policies
Immigration policy is just one national issue that could affect the University’s work and mission
Campus Groups, Local Community Rally to Oppose Anti-Asian Hate
‘Racism has no place at Princeton,’ said Professor Yiguang Ju, one of the speakers
Curriculum Changed to Add Flexibility, Race and Identity Track
Classics eliminated the requirement for students to take Greek or Latin
With ‘Eyes on Eisgruber,’ Student Activists Demand Change
Demands ranged from divestment from fossil fuels to the abolition of Princeton’s Department of Public Safety
Women Leading Triangle Club Seek to Build Diversity
‘You have to care about the people that are putting together the show’
Research
‘U.S. Crisis Monitor’ Tracks Political Strife, Seeks Peace
‘Jan. 6 was not the beginning. There were so many signs,’ says Shannon Hiller *15
Alumni News
Joy Mboya ’85 Is Developing Artists in Kenyan Communities
Mboya’s GoDown Arts Centre is the largest multidisciplinary arts space in East Africa
Behind the Research
Sports
Norwegian Pole Vault Duo Could Lead Historic Season
Coach Fred Samara says this will be the best track and field team ever in the Ivy League
Featured Authors
Three Books
Music and Film
History
The Notorious Fictitious Ephraim di Kahble ’39’s Candy Wrapper Exhibit
From the PAW Archives
‘First Lady Of Physics’ to Appear on Postage Stamp
Princeton Portrait: Chien-Shiung Wu (1912–1997)
Tiger of the Week
Libby Modern ’95 Is Moving Public Policy With Art
‘I’m interested in how these projects become little experiments,’ Modern says
Joel Slemrod ’73 Finds Humor in History of Taxes
Slemrod reveals that throughout history, governments have raised revenue by taxing almost everything
Jeremy Hubball ’69 Is Helping Children, One Village at a Time
‘We may be doing this totally on our own, but let’s see what we can do’
With Baseball Analytics, Jonathan Erlichman ’12 is Changing the Game
Erlichman’s career in baseball almost never began
Guitarist Stanley Jordan ’81 Is Sharing His Lauded Techniques
‘I want other people to experience this’
Looking for issues before 2006?
You can explore all issues prior to 2006 for free on Google Books:
The Magazine
November 2024
Princetonians lead think tanks; the perfect football season of 1964; Nobel in physics.