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  • A fresh step for PU women’s hoops

    Tigers open season at Nebraska on Sunday By: Justin Feil    In each of the past two seasons, the Princeton University women’s basketball team has taken steps to improve.    After a two-win season in 2000-01, first-year head coach Richard Barron led the Tigers to an 11-win season. Then last season, Princeton jumped two places in the…

  • Absence of 24-hour pharmacy raising concern

    Princeton Regional Health Commission looks for a solution. By: Jennifer Potash    Princeton does not lack health or medical facilities but the Princeton Regional Health Commission is concerned about one missing resource — a pharmacy with late-night hours.    The Health Commission discussed the issue Tuesday.    The four pharmacies in Princeton Borough and Princeton Township — CVS,…

  • Mayor Patten needs to show more respect

    Editorial    On the surface, it’s just about a tree. J.P. Gibbons says his 60-foot tall, 80-year-old white pine was removed illegally. But the case, which should have been resolved months ago, appears to have resulted in legal action. And Hightstown Mayor Bob Patten did nothing to help the situation Monday.    When Mr. Gibbons said he…

  • LETTERS: Newsletter makes strong case

    To the editor:    I just received my issue of the Monroe Township Board of Education’s newsletter. Having read the "Frequently Asked Questions," I think they have left one question out — Why in the world would anyone vote against this bond referendum?    I strongly urge Monroe residents who are concerned about quality education to vote…

  • LETTERS: Here’s another reason to support referendum

    To the editor:    I want to applaud the Monroe Township Board of Education for its recent newsletter in which so much about the Dec. 9 bond referendum was clarified.    For those special interest critics, I advise you to read it carefully. I’m sure they will be labeling it as propaganda from the district. But to…

  • Ram first, then Turkey

    After an outstanding effort at Lakewood, MHS greets South River on Thanksgiving By: Ken Weingartner    Coming off a record-setting game last Saturday against Lakewood, the Monroe High football team will look to feast on Ram before settling down for turkey on Thanksgiving Day.    The Falcons (3-6) host South River on Thanksgiving morning in the final…

  • PU educators win top alumni awards

    Joseph S. Nye Jr. and Harold T. Shapiro to be honored in February    Two Princeton graduates who have made it to the top of the field of higher education have been selected as the 2004 recipients of the university’s top honors for alumni.    Joseph S. Nye Jr., dean of the John F. Kennedy School of…

  • Touch of Glass

    Gallery owners Walter Hazzard and Andre Morin showcase premiere American crafts in New Hope, Pa. By: Amy Brummer Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski Walter Hazzard, left, and Andre Morin in the Topeo Gallery, one of two stores that they own in New Hope.    The joy of the holiday season can easily give way to stress…

  • Long day for HHS gymnasts

    Team finishes ninth at state finals By: Rudy Brandl    PISCATAWAY — A combination of factors contributed to Hillsborough High’s performance in last Saturday’s NJSIAA Gymnastics Championships at the Livingston College Recreation Center.    Everything from big meet pressure, inconsistent judging and a format that yielded too much down time disrupted the Raiders. Hillsborough entered the state…