Category: archives
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Foret a fresh face for Pirate boys
Former freshman coach moves up to varsity lax By: Justin Feil When Matt Foret and his family moved from New York to New Jersey to be closer to his wife’s parents, he made sure he would have an opportunity to stay in lacrosse. "We made the switch and that was a factor in deciding where…
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Paul Moravec named artist-in-residence at Institute for Advanced Study
The Institute for Advanced Study has appointed composer Paul Moravec, who grew up in Princeton, as artist-in-residence. As the institute’s resident composer, he will introduce new works and lead the Institute’s annual concert series. His term begins July 1. The recipient of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize in music, Mr. Moravec has composed more than 90…
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Letters to the Editor, March 27
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, March 27 The WW charrette is a masquerade To the editor: In yet another frustratingly familiar framing of a political debate (this one on the local level rather than the national level), it appears West Windsor residents must assume the responsibility of the region’s transit problems. Over the last six…
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OBITUARIES, March 27, 2007
Laverne George, Frank J. Lesh, Harold Powers, Allen R. Trudel, Florence Hale Laverne George Writer and art critic Laverne George, a longtime Princeton resident, died March 13 at Chandler Hall Nursing Facility, Newtown, Pa., after a long illness. She was 86. A writer, her work ranged from advertising to art criticism. A Princeton resident…
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Lawsuit challenging Rocky Hill development passes first hurdle
Judge to now rule if challenge to Pulte project was filed in time By: Greg Forester ROCKY HILL A lawsuit filed by a Rocky Hill citizens group against a planned housing project has survived a legal challenge by the defendants. A judge ruled that Rocky Hill Citizens for Responsible Growth has sufficient standing within…
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Setting an example
The Girl Scouts of the Delaware-Raritan salute present and future pathfinders By: Christian Kirkpatrick The Girl Scouts of Delaware-Raritan know the importance of setting a good example. During the 16th annual Women of Distinction Awards Dinner held on Thursday at the Hyatt Regency, the organization honored seven women who both excel in their fields and…
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Yale Law School dean to talk on civil rights
Kenji Yoshino, deputy dean for intellectual life and professor of law at Yale Law School, will present a lecture at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School titled, "The End of Civil Rights? The Supreme Court’s Rejection of Identity Politics," at 4:30 p.m. April 5 in Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall, on the Princeton University campus. The talk…
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Text messaging ban for drivers is a no-brainer
PACKET EDITORIAL, March 27 Remember the great debate that raged a few years ago over the issue of whether using a cell phone while driving should be against the law? Proponents of prohibition argued that using a cell phone while driving is a dangerous distraction, that a motorist with a cell phone in one hand…
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PU men’s lacrosse erupts
Tigers offensive clicks in final Ivy tune-up By: Justin Feil The Princeton University men’s lacrosse team probably is just as strong defensively as it looked in a 17-3 win over Bellarmine at Class of 1952 Stadium on Saturday. It’s probably not as good as it looked offensively against the Knights, but the Tigers know they…
