Category: archives
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PU men sweep opening Ivy pair
Tigers top Harvard, Dartmouth to start perfect By: Bob Nuse Because of the nature of conference play, winning is the only thing that matters. So while the Princeton University men’s basketball team could have played better in its opening weekend of Ivy League play, the fact that the Tigers emerged with a pair of wins…
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WW-PS second at MCT wrestling
Woodhull repeats as champ at 189 for Pirates By: Justin Feil TRENTON Tim Woodhull felt the weight of heavy expectations on his shoulders. For someone coming off of shoulder surgery, it could be a problem. But the West Windsor-Plainsboro High South senior made quick work of his Mercer County Tournament opponents to repeat as MCT…
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PHS, WW-PN find MCT highlights
Knights have pair of third-place wrestlers By: Justin Feil TRENTON If Bill Mealy and Rashone Johnson had their way, their wrestling teams would have finished a bit higher at the Mercer County Tournament. But overall, the area coaches were pleased with what they saw from their teams Saturday at Trenton High. "I felt pretty…
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Tokens of the heart
The art and craft of valentines as revealed by Blue Tulip. By: Jillian Kalonick We could choose to blame the modern Valentine’s Day frenzy on Charles, Duke of Orleans, the author of the oldest known valentine still in existence a poem for his wife written in 1415, while he was imprisoned in the Tower…
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Residents receive peace award; others rally against war with Iraq
Princetonians’ efforts in the peace movement were lauded Monday at a ceremony at the Princeton University Chapel. By: Jennifer Potash As rhetoric heats up in Washington over a potential war with Iraq, members of the Princeton Peace Network sought to rally residents to the peace cause Saturday. Also, Princetonians’ efforts in the peace movement were…
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Long days help Laporta to Meet of Champions
WW-PS’ Miller, MHS girls’ relay also advance By: Justin Feil Steve Laporta understands what it means to put in a long day of work. Three days a week, the Montgomery High senior arrives at school shortly after 6 a.m. to lift weights. It’s something he started doing in cross country season as a junior. After…
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Cancer patients getting boost from Momentum
A team of fitness experts guides participants through a host of exercise and informational programs meant to strengthen and empower them to battle their illness. By: David Campbell On Sept. 11, 2001, Tony Vlahovic’s father died from bladder cancer that had spread to his lungs. Mr. Vlahovic, president and co-owner of Momentum Fitness off Route…
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WW-PN hockey is more than one-liners
Wilson’s addition bolsters already deep Knight squad By: Justin Feil In three years at Notre Dame, Ted Wilson had the opportunity to skate on some very good lines with the Fighting Irish ice hockey team. About the only change for Wilson since transferring to West Windsor-Plainsboro North for his senior year has been the number…
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High Commissioner spoke half-truths to power
GUEST OPINION, Feb. 4 By: Andrew Srulevitch Mary Robinson’s term as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights was, according to political observers, controversial. Her supporters attribute this reputation to her willingness to stand up to the great powers. She criticized the United States for its treatment of prisoners of war from Afghanistan held…
