May 2023
President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 on a decade of change; A basketball journey; Rabbi Gil Steinlauf ’91
Behind the Research
Student Dispatch
Princeton Students Are Living in a Construction Zone
‘Though sustainability and state-of-the-art buildings are Princeton’s future, reduced accessibility and noise pollution are its present’
Grad Student Is the ‘Cool Aunt’ to Undergrads
As a Resident Graduate Student at Forbes College, Emily Miller has insight into the lives of undergraduates
Sports
New Coach Jenn Cook Writes Next Chapter of Women’s Lacrosse
Cook carries lessons from two Hall of Famers into her first year as head coach
Princeton Portrait
Featured Authors
Three Books
Features
One Jew’s Journey
Rabbi Gil Steinlauf ’91 returned to Princeton last year to lead the Center for Jewish Life. He found big changes — and big challenges
Past and President
Christopher Eisgruber ’83 answers your questions (and ours) on his 10 years at Nassau Hall
On the Campus
Jackfruit Quesadillas, Mushroom Steaks Served as Dining Diversifies
The focus is not only on the food itself, but also what it can teach us about other ways of being
Scholars Debate John Witherspoon’s Contradictions on Slavery
‘In short, it’s complicated. Witherspoon is complicated,’ said Rev. Gordon Mikoski
Professor and Electric Guitarist Steven Mackey Is Back on Stage
Mackey was on the road almost constantly during the winter and spring, bringing several works to the stage at last
Princeton Houses the World’s Largest Trove of Byzantine Coins
The University’s numismatics collection connects scholars to the past with valuable research tools
Construction Projects Are Reshaping Princeton’s Central Campus
University Architect Ronald McCoy *80 said the Hobson College, health, and fitness projects will advance undergraduate student life
Manhattan D.A. Seizes 11 Allegedly Stolen Artifacts in Princeton Art Museum Collection
Six of the items are antiquities on loan from Edoardo Almagià ’73, according to documents
Research
President’s Page
Alumni News
In New Book, Lanny Jones ’66 Decries Excessive Celebrity Culture
Jones, a former People magazine and PAW editor, criticizes America’s adoration of the rich and famous in ‘Celebrity Nation’
Charlie Razook ’09 Launches Skin Care Products for Men
Inspired by his cancer diagnosis, Razook created Jackfir to eliminate harmful chemicals
Chad Williams *04 Reveals W.E.B. Du Bois’ Inner Conflict
In ‘The Wounded World,’ Williams uncovers Du Bois’ complex feelings about Black military participation
Tiger of the Week
Jay Lagemann ’66’s Sculptures Grace Reunions, Manhattan, and Beyond
Lagemann’s sculptures maintain an abstract quality that lends lightness, energy, and accessibility
Alexis Albion ’92 Educates About Espionage at Spy Museum
As lead curator, Albion teaches the public about the intelligence community
Pastor Hampton Deck ’81 Has Become a Master Paper Marbler
The technique has roots in China and became popular in 15th century Turkey
Videographer Azza Cohen ’16 Is Documenting a Historic Vice President
When Kamala Harris travels, Cohen and her camera are never far behind
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October 2024
Exit interviews with alumni retiring from Congress; the Supreme Court’s seismic shift; higher education on the ballot