Category: archives
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Slow growth of Princeton University’s tenured female faculty is ‘discouraging’
New study targets the humanities and social science departments By: David Campbell The percentage of tenure-track female faculty in the humanities and social sciences at Princeton University grew "slowly, and not very steadily" from 23 percent to 27 percent between 1992 and 2002, according to a new report released Thursday. And although Princeton’s 20 humanities…
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SBHS progress keeps getting tied up
By: Carolyn M. Hartko With consecutive victories against Edison and Old Bridge, and a good showing in a 1-0 loss to East Brunswick, it looked like the South Brunswick High School girls’ varsity soccer team had finally found its rhythm. But then the Lady Vikings ended up with 2-2 ties in their next two outings,…
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Boy gets crafty and helps Hurricane Katrina relief
7-year-old Mill Lake School student raises over $300 for Hurricane Katrina victims. By: Chinenye Okparanta MONROE Popsicle sticks and yarn. That and a little ingenuity are all 7-year-old Connor Fleming used to raise over $300 for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. After the hurricane hit, Connor, who lives in Monroe, watched the news and…
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Princeton Country Dancers to host contra dance Oct. 29
Princeton Country Dancers will host "Rum & Onions XXVI," an annual Halloween contra dance extraordinaire, on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the John Witherspoon Middle School on Walnut Street, Princeton. Contra dances New England folk dances similar to the Virginia reel are lively and easy to learn. At a contra dance, attendance as a…
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JFK computers on the move
School gets a mobile computer lab outfitted with 30 new Dell notebooks. By: Josh Appelbaum JAMESBURGLaptop computers are now accessible to the hot little hands of students at the John F. Kennedy School. The 30 new Dell notebooks that make up the mobile computer lab and are wheeled through the school each day are reserved…
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Princeton’s TV30 reports big jump in activity
But council members want to see viewership data By: Marjorie Censer Representatives of Princeton Community Television, TV30, told the Princeton Borough Council on Wednesday that the number of volunteers and programs have risen significantly since last year, though one council member emphasized the need for tracking viewership levels. The public access cable station, TV30 representatives…
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Oehlberg impresses as quick contributor
Senior runner is a key for PHS boys By: Justin Feil Nick Oehlberg never expected to be a major part of the Princeton High boys’ cross country team. Just being a part of the team was a stretch until his sophomore year. "I never really considered sports ever," said the Little Tiger senior. "When I…
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A full plate of PTO fundraisers
Cranbury School Parent Teacher Organization hosts fundraising family event. By: Jessica Beym For some, there’s no better way to bring family and friends together than by sharing a meal with each other. That’s why plates of piping hot pasta, bowls of crisp green salad and freshly baked rolls will cover the tables of the Cranbury…
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Shy but sly official earns national fire award
Borough’s electric subcode official, Andre Cartal, receives rare honor from national organization By: Marjorie Censer Princeton Borough Electric Subcode Official Andre Cartal is a modest guy. He’s loathe to talk about himself, particularly about his honors, the most recent of which came just this month, when he was appointed member emeritus of the National Fire…
