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  • Special-ed gender gap creates interesting questions

    Is special education being used as a way to get misbehaving students, mostly boys, or slow students out of the regular classroom? By: Jeff Milgram    For years, educators have known that twice as many boys as girls are placed in special-education programs.    But while some have theories, educators are not quite sure why.    And the…

  • Letters to the Editor, Sept. 3

    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Sept. 3 By: On 9/11, let Princeton gather as one To the people of Princeton:     In the last few weeks, many have wondered how Princeton should recognize Sept. 11, with some suggesting a repeat of last year’s candlelight service in Palmer Square.    As representatives of the local clergy, including the…

  • PU field hockey eyes national crown

    Tigers graduated no one from last season’s Final Four squad By: Justin Feil    The Princeton University field hockey team isn’t camouflaging its 2002 expectations. With every player back from a team that reached the Final Four last season, anything less than a national title would disappoint.    "I’d be lying if I didn’t say that was…

  • Princeton men’s basketball enjoys Spain

    Tigers experience different culture By: Justin Feil    Everywhere that the Princeton University men’s basketball team went on its recent trip to Spain, it was noticed. The Tigers were a giant mystery.    "No one knew who we were," said senior guard Kyle Wente, "but wherever we were we stuck out like a sore thumb. We’d walk…

  • Downey enjoys coach, teacher roles

    PDS cross country coach still going strong By: Justin Feil    When Eamon Downey first began coaching and teaching at Princeton Day School in 1972, he was the consummate running coach, a coach who logged as many as 100 miles per week while working his co-ed cross country team into shape.    "I was teaching and I…

  • Happy 300th anniversary, sort of

    That 1702 date is not necessarily exact. By: Steve Rauscher    MONTGOMERY — When it comes to anniversaries and commemorations, sometimes it’s the thought that counts.    Consider Montgomery Township and Rocky Hill Borough. The two municipalities were originally one, until Rocky Hill seceded from Montgomery in 1890 when divisions between rural Montgomery and urban Rocky Hill…

  • WW-P adopts new policy for students with diabetes

    Students needing to check their blood sugar or administer insulin while at school can do so in the classroom. By: Sarah Winkelman    WEST WINDSOR — Diabetic students needing to check their blood sugar or administer insulin while at school can do so in the classroom, according to a new district policy approved Tuesday night.    The…

  • Summer helped to recharge Welsh

    WW-P South soccer coach still going strong By: Bob Nuse    When Brian Welsh completed his 20th season as a head boys’ soccer coach a year ago, he wasn’t quite sure if he’d be back for a 21st season.    "My wife, Beth, and I had one of the best summers," said Welsh, the head coach at…

  • Passion remains strong for Jones

    PHS field hockey coach still enjoys the game By: Bob Nuse    Joyce Jones has been coaching field hockey at Princeton High for so long she has a hard time remembering just when it was she started.    "It was either 1973 or 1974, I’d have to look it up," said Jones, who is getting ready for…