Articles by SJP Alumni
Fresh and New Delis
Norwood News
June 25, 2009
by Andrew Boryga (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2008)
Amidst a row of worn and weathered awnings, the brightly lit and inviting Green Valley Gourmet Deli on Bainbridge Avenue stands out and provides a refreshing contrast to some of the other local businesses. It's one of two shiny new delis to open up shop in the neighborhood. ... Read more.
A quiet vigil, far from home
The Daily Princetonian
June 24, 2009
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Dressed in black, they held candles, sang Farsi songs from the 1979 revolution and stood around a makeshift memorial on the grass of Palmer Square. More than 70 members of the Iranian community in Princeton gathered for a 90-minute candlelight vigil last Friday evening to honor the memory of the dozens who have lost their lives so far in Iran during violent protests following the disputed June 12 presidential election. Meanwhile, thousands of miles away from Princeton, these violent protests pressed on, as clashes between Iranian authorities and demonstrators continued to escalate. ... Read More.
Savings in Flushing
The NY Daily News
June 23, 2009
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Downtown Flushing, home to the city’s largest Asian community, is bustling more than ever. And while there’s been a recent influx of trendier stores, there’s no shortage of locally owned shops that offer customers great deals. ... Read More.
U. to offer retirement incentives
The Daily Princetonian
June 19, 2009
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Class of 2006)
The University announced a voluntary incentivized retirement program last week at a time when employees nationwide are delaying their retirements in light of the economic recession. In an email sent to University employees on June 11, Vice President for Human Resources Lianne Sullivan-Crowley said, "The University established this limited program out of the recognition that some employees who may been planning to retire this year may have decided to remain in their jobs due to the economic downturn." ... Read More.
Good news-&bad-on crime front
The NY Daily News
June 17, 2009
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
The tough economic climate hasn't resulted in significant spikes in major crimes - with a few notable exceptions - the borough's two top cops told a group of Queens community officials on Tuesday.In Patrol Borough Queens North, the number of homicides and rapes is up over the same time last year. ... Read More.
Paxson selected as new dean of the Wilson School
The Daily Princetonian
June 16, 2009
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Class of 2006)
Economics professor Christina Paxson was more than 3,000 miles away from Princeton, atop the mountains of Oregon, when she received an email from President Tilghman notifying her of good news. ... Read More.
Eyeing nationals, Queens families are revving up for soap box derby trials
The NY Daily News
June 11, 2009
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
The downhill road to Ohio starts in a soapbox. The local rounds for what organizers have called the "Greatest Amateur Racing in the World" are set for Saturday at the 25th annual Flushing Meadows Soap Box Derby. ... Read more.
Four cases of swine flu confirmed on campus
The Daily Princetonian
June 2, 2009
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Class of 2006)
State health officials have confirmed four cases of swine flu in the campus community, the University announced in a statement Tuesday afternoon. Three graduate students and one adult graduate dependent each tested positive for the H1N1 virus. ... Read More.
From big to small: Sturm'79 does it all
The Daily Princetonian
May 11, 2009
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Class of 2006)
The first time you enter the office of electrical engineering professor James Sturm'79, you may be caught by surprise as he snaps a picture of you with his gray, out-of-production Polaroid camera. He will quickly explain in his soft but assertive voice that it will help his memory as you write your name and affiliation on the drying photograph. ... Read More.
Internet, recession put newspapers in harm's way
UJW Online
May 5, 2009
by Hojung Deena Lee (Summer Journalism Class of 2008)
The sci-fi movie, I Am Legend, starring Oscar-winning actor Will Smith, might not be so unrealistic anymore. At least not at the offices of The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the city’s oldest newspaper that ended its 146-year print history on March 17, but continues its online presence. ... Read more.
Local government a friend of Facebook
UJW Online
May 5, 2009
by Mariya Ilyas (Summer Journalism Class of 2008)
Sixteen-year-old Ariel Smallwood of Bowie, Md., recently uploaded her pictures from a past weekend, talked to a friend in California, messaged another friend in Ohio... Read more.
Locals ask U. to contribute more in taxes
The Daily Princetonian
May 11, 2009
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Class of 2006)
A group of more than 100 Princeton residents gathered Sunday afternoon for a town hall meeting hosted by Princeton Citizens for Tax Fairness (PCTF), a private bipartisan group, to discuss whether the University should pay more in taxes to the Borough and Township. ... Read More.
Jodie Foster'85 revisits Alma Mater
The Yale Daily News
April 30, 2009
by Eileen Shim
After the Jodie Foster credit rolled across the screen to the closing score of "The Silence of the Lambs," the real Jodie Foster'85 walked down the aisle of the crowded Whitney Humanities Center auditorium on Wednesday and ascended onto the stage as the audience cheered. ... Read More.
On the ground:LGBT alumni celebrate with Wainwright
The Yale Daily News
April 27, 2009
by Eileen Shim
"I'm gonna see some folks who have already been let down. I'm so tired of America," sang Rufus Wainwright, opening his concert with the melodic strains of his popular song "Going To A Town." As the audience erupted into applause, Wainwright shook his head and tweaked the words for his next line: "They never really seem to want to tell the truth. I'm so tired of homophobia." ... Read More.
Wake up Princeton
The Daily Princetonian
April 24, 2009
by Keith Griffin (Summer Journalism Class of 2005)
After a week of clouds, thunder and rain, the sun has returned. Warm weather reigns again. The gods have blessed us with another beautiful Princeton Preview weekend. ... Read More.
Forging their own legacies
The Daily Princetonian
April 22, 2009
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Class of 2006)
As a freshman in high school, Yujhan Claros'10, the son of Salvadorian immigrants who never attended high school, placed a voice recording expressing his desire one day to attend Princeton into a time capsule. Four years later, Claros' hopes came true. ... Read More.
Green Mountain native Buxton forges relationship at Two Brothers
The Middlebury Campus
April 23, 2009
by Amanda Cormier (Summer Journalism Class of 2007)
Andy Buxton never minds keeping his varied posts behind the bar-part nurse, part psychiatrist, part trivia master (he likes to combine local knowledge with pop culture references), part friendly conversationalist. ... Read More.
Life in 2D and the omnivore's dilemma
The Daily Princetonian
April 10, 2009
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Class of 2006)
Alex Gertner'10 lives in a vegetarian co-op and cooks regularly for himself and the other members, yet just the other week, he resorted to searching online to figure out how to prepare broccoli, finally settling on a recipe that suggested microwaving and then sauteing the vegetable. ... Read More.
Salsa dips its way back into dancer's heart
The Columbia Spectator
April 9, 2009
by Arielle Concilio (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
The sizzling sounds of salsa music that once blasted through the streets of the South Bronx during the 1960s and 1970s are making a comeback. ... Read more.
Confessions of a self-segregator
The Daily Princetonian
March 27, 2009
by Keith Griffin (Summer Journalism Class of 2005)
Two weeks ago, this paper featured "Black in the Orange Bubble," an article that tried to highlight the enigma that is the black community. Despite my peers' comments that the piece was laughable, at best, I put aside my prejudices, hoping to gain insight into the much-belabored subject of self-segregation. ... Read More.
Howard Dean, professor?
The Yale Daily News
January 26, 2009
by Eileen Shim (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
After a nearly 30-year stint in politics, Howard Dean '71 is hoping to return to Elm City -- this time as a professor. ... Read more.
Video games live at the Flynn Center
The Middlebury Campus
January 22, 2009
by Amanda Cormier (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
A boy with a felt mustache and denim overalls wields a plunger down the aisle. His willing attendant, Mom, follows. Gray-haired ladies usher families to their seats through bold rays of gamma-green light. ... Read more.
Bristol woman survives fall into New Haven river
The Middlebury Campus
January 22, 2009
by Amanda Cormier (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
It has been more than a month since 64-year-old Lorraine Clark of Bristol survived her car's plunge into the New Haven River, but there remain three moments that she does not understand. ... Read more.
'What would you tell your grandchildren?'
The Queens Courier
January 21, 2009
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
"What would you tell your grandchildren?" someone on the Metro into the Washington, D.C. area asked yesterday. I thought that was thinking too far ahead, but now, as I am at work a day after the inauguration, I am ready to tell anyone my story. ... Read more.
At inauguration, thrills and chills
The Daily Princetonian
January 16, 2009
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
In the dark, frigid early hours of Tuesday morning, Princetonians descended upon the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to gain as close of a vantage point possible to President Barack Obama's historic inaugural address as their first African American chief executive of the United States. ... Read more.
New partnership gives University access to Subaru Telescope
The Daily Princetonian
January 16, 2009
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
A group of University scientists will now have access to the world's most powerful wide-field telescope, officials announced during a ceremony at the headquarters of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) on Thursday... Read more.
New year sees openings, closings on Main St.
The Middlebury Campus
January 15, 2009
by Amanda Cormier (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
This holiday season, Middlebury shoppers, like many American consumers nationwide, witnessed the repercussions stemming from the deceivingly abstract crises on Wall St. ... Read more.
Founder of Pell Grants dies at 90
The Daily Princetonian
January 7, 2009
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Claiborne Pell '40, the shy student from a powerful, political family who went on to help create the largest federal college-grant program to date, died of Parkinson's disease on New Year's Day at his home in Newport, R.I. He was 90. ... Read more.
Zorn Goes with the Flow on Improv Night
The Columbia Spectator
December 31, 2008
by Arielle Concilio (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
The spit that flew out of John Zorn's alto saxophone and onto my face as I sat on the cramped floor of downtown jazz club was alone more than worth the $20 donation at the door. ... Read more.
Tuition to Increase Beginning Fall 2009
The Knight News
December 10, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
A tuition increase is in store for QC students beginning fall 2009, according to college president James Muyskens. ... Read more.
College E-mail Accounts' Security Breached
The Knight News
December 10, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Attempted Theft of Personal Information," read the subject line of an e-mail from Morris Altman, Internet security officer and director of network infrastructure at Queens College, which appeared in students' QC e-mail inboxes on Nov. 20. ... Read more.
Thefts in the Men's Locker Room Appear to Have Ceased
The Knight News
December 10, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
The robberies in the Fitzgerald Gym's men's locker room appear to have ended, according to athletic director Richard Wettan and Pedro Pineiro, the director of Queens College's Office of Security and Public Safety. ... Read more.
Artzt Awarded
The Knight News
December 10, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Dr. Alice Artzt was honored as an inductee into the Long Island Mathematics Education Hall of Fame for her work with TIME 2000 on Nov. 13. ... Read more.
True friend, anyone?
The South End
December 9, 2008
by Angelica Terhune (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
It's so hard these days to find a true friend. Correction. It's so hard these days to find a person that doesn't just claim that they'll be a true friend, but actually is one. ... Read more.
CD Review: "David Cook"
The South End
December 9, 2008
by Angelica Terhune (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
American Idol winner David Cook has always had a strong talent for singing within the rock genre. And his new titled album should, without a doubt, be successful with the rock lovers. ... Read more.
Engineering better requirements
The Daily Princetonian
December 4, 2008
by Keith Griffin (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2005)
Last Tuesday, while enjoying a lovely dining hall dinner, I listened to a friend express his frustrations on the perils of being an engineer. While I've heard engineers' complaints before, including how unfair their course load is compared to that of an A.B. student and how much tougher their courses are than those of non-engineers, he offered me a different perspective. ... Read more.
Panel pinpoints racial profiling
The Middlebury Campus
December 4, 2008
by Amanda Cormier (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
On Nov 20., representatives from Vermont State Police, Middlebury Police Department and the Middlebury Select Board convened to answer questions about policies regarding undocumented foreign nationals in Middlebury. ... Read more.
Community suppers offer respite for hungry
The Middlebury Campus
December 4, 2008
by Amanda Cormier (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
At the first Community Supper at the Congregational Church of Middlebury in 2004, Dottie Neuberger and a few other volunteers served 22 meals to low-income, elderly and other members of the community. ... Read more.
All-night study returns to Bass
The Yale Daily News
December 2, 2008
by Eileen Shim (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
Bass Library will continue its 24-hour service during reading week, but if students do not follow the rules, the program may be in jeopardy. ... Read more
Legislature Leaves Budget Cuts Unresolved
The Knight News
November 26, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Gov. Paterson and the state Legislature left CUNY's budget untouched on Tuesday, Nov. 18, preventing a tuition hike for CUNY and SUNY students. ... Read more.
Flyer Criticizes Student Gov
The Knight News
November 26, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Mysterious flyers questioning Queens College's student government spurred dialogue about whether the Student Association has been working effectively to serve the needs of the student body. ... Read more.
Shut up and drive
The South End
November 25, 2008
by Angelica Terhune (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
Think about it. What does the Dodge commercial mean when the guy with the deep baritone voice announces: "Dodge! Grab Life by the horns!"? ... Read more.
Financial Literacy program helps students manage money
The South End
November 25, 2008
by Angelica Terhune (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
Though the program began with less than half of its expected attendees, Wayne State's financial aid office succeeded in hosting yet another informative seminar in budgeting advice. ... Read more.
Different from the rest
The South End
November 25, 2008
by Angelica Terhune (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
At a University with more than 30,000 students, it is often difficult for students to distinguish themselves from others. However, with determination, passion and the desire to achieve ... Read more.
Princeton Protests Proposition 8
The Daily Princetonian
November 20, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006) and Naomi Nix
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Proposition 8 stirs little public outcry at University
The Daily Princetonian
November 19, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Though students at peer institutions have organized and participated in sizable public rallies against Proposition 8, the ballot measure that revoked gay marriage right in California, there has been little public outcry at Princeton in the weeks following election day. ... Read more.
NOM was the top donor to fund Proposition 8
The Daily Princetonian
November 19, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
The Princeton-based National Organization for Marriage (NOM), founded in 2007 by Maggie Gallagher and politics professor Robert George, was the largest monetary supporter of Proposition 8, whose passage on Nov. 4 eliminated the right of same-sex couples to marry in California. ... Read more.
Defying All Musical Expectations, Agua Trip's Music Holds Water
The Columbia Spectator
November 19, 2008
by Arielle Concilio (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
With a name like Agua Trip, a wary listener might expect a '60s psychedelic-experimental band straight out of Haight-Ashbury. ... Read more.
Studio Space - The Hunchbacks of Harkness
The Yale Daily News
November 17, 2008
by Eileen Shim (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
The ascent up Harkness Tower was daunting. 65 steps of winding staircase had brought me within sight of a carillon, but my guide cheerfully informed me that this was just the office level. 72 more steps awaited me. ... Read more.
Student helps change law in Oregon
The Brown Daily Herald
November 17, 2008
by Leslie Primack (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
On Nov. 4 at 11 p.m., amid a sea of screaming, crying students celebrating the election of Barack Obama as president of the United States, Evan Pulvers '10.5 was also thinking of a second, lesser-known electoral step toward racial equality. ... Read more.
Archuleta's debut is sometimes saccharine, but worth a listen
The South End
November 16, 2008
by Angelica Terhune (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
David Archuleta's self-titled album begins phenomenally with a song that really gets those love-sick birds thinking about that special someone. ... Read more.
Election Wrap-Up 2008, Princeton University
The Daily Princetonian
November 13, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006) and Michael Collins
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Vermont barn census lays foundation for preservation efforts
The Middlebury Campus
November 13, 2008
by Amanda Cormier (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
Across the state, historians and preservationists are racing to save an image of quintessential Vermont that has begun to fade: sprawling blue sky, cows grazing on green pastures, and a barn nestled into the hillside. .... Read more.
Taking the Broadway Home
The Daily Princetonian
November 13, 2008
by Walter Griffin (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2005)
Several weeks ago, I made the unfortunate mistake of revealing to a family member my true motivations behind attending Princeton. ... Read more.
Locker Shocker: Items stolen after Master Locks compromised
The Knight News
November 12, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Six individuals reported stolen items from the men's locker room at the Fitzgerald Gym within the last couple of weeks. ... Read more.
Students Protest Vallone Scholarship Cuts
The Knight News
November 12, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
On Oct. 29, students, faculty and politicians braved less-than-ideal weather to join together for Q-UNITY Day to demand that the Vallone Scholarship be restored to Queens College students ... Read more.
Smokers Strike Back
The Knight News
November 12, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Though attention has been drawn to the request of some to ban smoking on campus, there are others who feel that smoking should be allowed - at least in certain areas. ... Read more.
Campus life causes bad eating habits
The South End
November 11, 2008
by Angelica Terhune (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
I'm a freshman living on campus in Atchinson Hall. When I first moved in on campus, I weighed in at 110 pounds. I've been living on campus for only a little over two months and I now weigh 116 pounds. ... Read more.
WSU to host Richard Sheridan, CEO of Menlo Innovations
The South End
November 11, 2008
by Angelica Terhune (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
On Nov. 14, Richard Sheridan, CEO of Menlo Innovations, will be the third speaker featured in the program "This is Dangerous Territory: Social Research Out of Bounds". ... Read more.
Jugglers present history of world
The Yale Daily News
November 11, 2008
by Eileen Shim (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
Neon lights dashed and jumped across a dark stage as jugglers threw Chinese yo-yos and glow sticks in the air. ... Read more.
Ritter steps into new role as College revises its approach to harrassment
The Middlebury Campus
November 6, 2008
by Amanda Cormier (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
The creation of a Sexual Assault Oversight Committee (SAOC) was announced by President of the College Ronald D. Liebowitz in an e-mail to the College community on Oct. 28. Recommended by last year's Task Force on the Status of Women, the Committee will provide oversight on all aspects of sexual assault, including education, prevention, policy and communication.... Read more.
Princeton Vote 2008
The Daily Princetonian
November 5, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006) and Naomi Nix
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For int'l Elis, '08 matters
The Yale Daily News
November 5, 2008
by Eileen Shim (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
While scores of students headed to the polls on Tuesday, Shazan Jiwa '09 did not cast his vote. ... Read more.
Managing time for college may prove difficult for some students
The South End
November 4, 2008
by Angelica Terhune (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
Life is a huge juggle of priorities. Besides the biggest priority of keeping up with your college classes, you still have to find time to study for those classes, go to the job... Read more.
GO-GIRL: Helping 7th grade youth succeed
The South End
November 4, 2008
by Angelica Terhune (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
Gaining Options - Girls Investigate Real Life (GO-GIRL), a ten week program designed to improve seventh grade girls' performance in math and sciences, is returning to Wayne State this winter for its 10th semester. ... Read more.
Recession wreaks welfare havoc
The Middlebury Campus
October 30, 2008
by Amanda Cormier (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
As the worldwide financial crisis deepens, Vermont social welfare programs have witnessed an influx of low-income residents seeking help to make ends meet. Across the state, health care and home heating have risen to the forefront of concern. ... Read more.
Harvard pres. discusses book
The Yale Daily News
October 30, 2008
by Eileen Shim (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
While the soldiers of the American Civil War are long dead, they were preoccupied with their deaths long before we were. ... Read more.
Student labor activists take on a hotel chain for practices
The Brown Daily Herald
October 29, 2008
by Leslie Primack (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Elizabeth Martinez has worked at the Hilton in Long Beach, Calif., for 11 years. She said her job used to be "really a pleasure," but when HEI Hotels and Resorts bought the hotel four years ago, they laid off many workers and stretched the remaining staff thin. ... Read more.
Former President Bill Clinton Speaks in the Student Union
The Knight News
October 29, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Former President Bill Clinton visited Queens College last Thursday to discuss the importance of the upcoming election and show support for Queens Rep. Anthony Weiner's bid for the mayor's office. ... Read more.
Hofstra Students Proud to Be a Part of History
The Knight News
October 29, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Hofstra University was center of international attention and excitement as it hosted the final showdown between presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain on Oct. 15. ... Read more.
Students and Colleagues Remember Benny Kraut
The Knight News
October 29, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Professor Benny Kraut, revered professor and mentor from the Jewish studies department, passed away in September. ... Read more.
Present professor, past president
The Yale Daily News
October 24, 2008
by Eileen Shim (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
While the soldiers of the American Civil War are long dead, they were preoccupied with their deaths long before we were. Though Aarthy Thamodaran ’09 was well aware that her “Debating Globalization” professor was the former president of Mexico, it took both Bill Clinton and Jon Stewart for the notion to hit home. ... Read more.
School cuts costs, ends hires
The Middlebury Campus
October 23, 2008
by Amanda Cormier (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
President of the College Ronald D. Liebowitz issued a campus-wide memo Oct. 8 outlining how the College will ensure its financial health during the global economic downturn through an immediate hiring freeze and a careful reduction in spending . ... Read more.
Doctors mystified by "Miracle Man"
The Middlebury Campus
October 23, 2008
by Amanda Cormier (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
Four months after surviving the 40-foot fall that endangered his limbs and life, Robert Demic of Bristol is one step closer to reaching the goal he set in June - to tap dance by July of 2009. ... Read more.
Police case vexes Borough
The Daily Princetonian
October 23, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Several Borough Council members noted their frustration with the pace of the investigation in the cases involving three Princeton Borough Police Department officers at last week’s council meeting, citing the financial burden of keeping three officers on the Borough’s payroll in the interim. ... Read more.
Thirty years later, alum gives kidney to Keeney hallmate
The Brown Daily Herald
October 21, 2008
by Leslie Primack (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Robin Graves '82 had been on dialysis for three grueling years before her sister offered to donate her a kidney. The women were a good match and her sister had one test left before she would be approved as a donor. The surgery was planned for last October. ... Read more.
Despite downturn, galleries still stable
The Yale Daily News
October 21, 2008
by Eileen Shim (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
While stocks tank, jobs disappear and “bailout” flashes across headlines, one can rest assured that the invaluable works at Yale’s art galleries are safe from any immediate danger. ... Read more.
BP renews University contract
The Daily Princetonian
October 17, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
BP announced this week that it would extend its research partnership with the University’s Carbon Mitigation Initiative (CMI) by five years. The initiative began in 2000 as a 10-year partnership and aims to find solutions to the world’s climate-change problems. ... Read more.
Ramdas GS '88 fights for global women's rights
The Daily Princetonian
October 15, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Twenty years ago, Kavita Ramdas GS ’88 was a Wilson School student chatting with professors over lunch. Today, as the CEO and president of the Global Fund for Women, a San Francisco-based nonprofit foundation with more than $21 million in assets, Ramdas is making real strides to help women gain rights and economic power internationally. ... Read more.
"Wanted" has debut at Wayne State
The South End
October 14, 2008
by Angelica Terhune (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
For weeks, homecoming has been advertised around campus. Thousands of signs, promoting several events, could be found at every turn. ... Read more.
Student Center gets makeover
The South End
October 14, 2008
by Angelica Terhune (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
The Student Center Building underwent colorful renovations during the five-day Paint-A-Window Contest that began on Oct. 6. ... Read more.
One step forward, two steps back
The Daily Princetonian
October 10, 2008
by Walter Griffin (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2005)
Last semester, I argued that I found it difficult to find men comfortably in the role of the feminist. With the presidential candidacy of Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) coming as close as it did to success, plenty of men - as well as women - still found it hard to picture a woman as strong as she is giving executive orders, or orders of any sort, for that matter. ... Read more.
Effect of Budget Cuts Still Unknown
The Knight News
October 9, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
The Queens College administration reported that they are still unsure of the direct effects the CUNY budget cuts will have on QC, even though there are visible changes around the campus. ... Read more.
In Light of Muggings, Security Increases
The Knight News
October 9, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Security measures have increased in light of two muggings that occurred on campus earlier in the year, according to Pedro Pineiro, director of Queens College's Office of Security. ... Read more.
Broadway's Been Good to Burstein
The Knight News
October 9, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
At around two in the afternoon, this Broadway star could be spotted riding the train downtown among average, everyday New Yorkers, unfazed by the glamour that comes with being associated with numerous theater awards. ... Read more.
At YPU, a call for ROTC's return
The Yale Daily News
October 7, 2008
by Eileen Shim (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
Three days after starting work at Bear Sterns and three weeks after getting married to his high school sweetheart, Capt. Pete Hegseth decided to go to Iraq — and he does not regret his choice. In fact, the ROTC recruit and Princeton alumnus believes that military recruitment can be beneficial on an Ivy League campus, especially Yale’s. ... Read more.
Alcohol violations spike after Psafe patrol policy
The Daily Princetonian
October 6, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
The number of liquor-law violations reported on campus increased sixfold from 2006 to 2007, according to the 2008 Annual Security Report released by Public Safety last week. The report also showed a slight increase in forcible sexual offenses reported on campus. ... Read more.
For Chafee, hail to the party
The Yale Daily News
October 2, 2008
by Eileen Shim (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
Sen. Lincoln Chafee is a formal Republican-turned-Independent. He is for abortion and gay rights. He is against unilateralism. And he voted for Barack Obama in Rhode Island’s Democratic primary. ... Read more.
Chafee unseated by a Yalie
The Yale Daily News
October 2, 2008
by Eileen Shim (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
Brown University graduate Sen. Lincoln Chafee lost his incumbency two years ago. He wants to make sure there are no hard feelings. The man who defeated him, after all, happens to be a Yalie. ... Read more.
South Asian Shakespeare?
The Yale Daily News
September 26, 2008
by Eileen Shim (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
Following a systematic two-year review, the English Department announced last spring two changes to major requirements that administrators say are aimed to encourage students to sample a wider range of classes. ... Read more.
Did Jesus walk on water? Prof. can't find footprints
The Brown Daily Herald
September 25, 2008
by Leslie Primack (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
The world's most famous historical figure may also be one of its most elusive. The subject of millions of books, movies and even bumper stickers, Jesus Christ has been an international celebrity for almost 2,000 years. ... Read more.
Meet the new VP, Daniel Muchnick
The Knight News
September 25, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Although new to the QC political scene, Daniel Muchnick is no stranger to overcoming challenges, multitasking and helping others - three characteristics of superb politicians. ... Read more.
One long story in pictures, transformed into pixels
The Brown Daily Herald
September 25, 2008
by Leslie Primack (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
They were the original motion pictures. Amid dim lighting, the audience saw sweeping landscapes and fierce battle scenes, described by a narrator and embellished by live piano music. Popular well before the advent of cinema, panoramas - huge paintings with many vignettes - turned news into spectacle. ... Read more.
Greendesign store offers 'eco-friendly' products
The Daily Princetonian
September 24, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
After eight years in Europe, two kids and a high-tech corporate career, Tim McNulty and Chi Park have turned over a new leaf and opened Greendesign, an “eco-goods” store, on Witherspoon Street.Not only does the store offer eco-friendly products, but much of the decor comes from American-made sustainable materials. ... Read more.
Let's talk 'diversity'
The Daily Princetonian
September 19, 2008
by Walter Griffin (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2005)
For the past few years of my undergraduate experience, I have returned from summer vacation bombarded with statistics on how great Princeton is. As expected, the school is leading the way in the mostly uncharted territory of grade deflation. So what if U.S. News & World Report no longer acknowledges our greatness? Forbes Magazine gladly restored our rightful position as No. 1. And Financial Aid continues to live up to its name every year as the percentage of students who rely on the department's benevolence continues to increase. ... Read more.
A sweet spot in town
The Daily Princetonian
September 19, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
A New Yorker with a special proclivity towards cupcakes will probably swear by Magnolia’s Bakery and Crumbs. A Princetonian with that particular type of sweet tooth might now swear by the House of Cupcakes, newly open for business at 30 Witherspoon St. ... Read more.
Environmental work garners faculty five endowed posts
The Middlebury Campus
September 18, 2008
by Jordie Ricigliano (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
President of the College Ronald D. Liebowitz recognized the efforts of five members of the faculty by honoring them with endowed professorships Sept 8. ... Read more.
English major sees reform
The Yale Daily News
September 18, 2008
by Eileen Shim (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
Following a systematic two-year review, the English Department announced last spring two changes to major requirements that administrators say are aimed to encourage students to sample a wider range of classes. ... Read more.
New director joins McCarter Theatre
The Daily Princetonian
September 17, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Timothy Shields, recently named the new managing director of McCarter Theatre, will take the helm in January with plans to focus on increasing attendance in spite of the recent economic downturn. ... Read more.
Butler construction on schedule, half done
The Daily Princetonian
September 12, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Less than a year from its scheduled completion, construction of the new Butler College is halfway done, and the college is on schedule to open next fall, project manager Bill Zahn said during a media tour this summer. When the 288-bed complex opens next September, Butler will join Mathey and Whitman as the University’s third four-year residential college. ... Read more.
CUNY Budget Cut Drastically
The Knight News
September 11, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Gov. David Paterson slashed $51 million from the CUNY budget to cut state spending and fix the deficit. The decision, approved by the state legislature and Senate Aug. 19, will reduce the budget deficit from $6.4 billion in to $3.7 billion by 2010. That is decrease by 41 percent, according to a release from the governor's office. ...Read more.
Professor Sheds Light on Georgia-Russia Conflict
The Knight News
September 11, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
After witnessing the tensions that erupted between Georgia and Russia in the past few weeks, Queens College professor Julie George offered her take on the conflict, giving greater insight into the region. ...Read more.
New toilets flush with less gusto
The Yale Daily News
September 11, 2008
by Eileen Shim (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
The new residents of McClellan Hall found a surprise waiting for them when they got back to campus for move-in week: instructions for using the toilets in their bathrooms. ... Read more.
Lack of resources and outdoor space lead to high rate of obesity in the Bronx
The New York Daily News
August 19, 2008
by Arielle Concilio (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2007)
When 12-year-old Jean Carlos Guzman goes to the park, his weight gets in the way. "I can't play with the other people because I don't have as much energy as them. When they are running, I'm tired already," said Jean Carlos, of Soundview. ... Read more.
Despite slump in economy, Annual Giving soars
The Daily Princetonian
July 12, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
The University received $54.1 million in the 2007-08 Annual Giving campaign, amassing the highest total since the inception of yearly fundraising campaigns in 1940. ... Read more.
OSHA rules against Public Safety union over guns
The Daily Princetonian
July 7, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has ruled in favor of the University after reviewing a complaint filed on June 6 by Public Safety's Fraternal Orders of Police (FOP) union. ... Read more.
'Transformers Revenge of the Fallen' crash lands on campus
The Daily Princetonian
June 24, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
A silver sports car sped down Washington Road, swerved and hit a student crossing the street, sending him flying onto the sidewalk. The student then sprang to his feet, the car backed up, and, several minutes later, the whole scene played out again as cameras rolled throughout. ... Read more.
Vigil raises money for Myanmar
The Daily Princetonian
May 12, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Dozens of candle lights flickered in the University Chapel on Saturday evening, casting a glow over the roughly 50 students, faculty and community residents who gathered for prayers, songs and reflections in response to the deadly cyclone that devastated the politically volatile Southeast Asian country of Myanmar earlier this month. ... Read more.
It's Greek to QC
The Knight News
May 7, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
After QC sororities and fraternities kicked off their second-annual Greek Week, which celebrated Greek life on campus with games, raffles, food and activities, during free hour on April 7. ...Read more.
Professor calls for non-violent policies
The Daily Princetonian
April 29, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Crisis diplomacy, now more than ever, requires diplomats to talk, listen and communicate with others rather than use force, Wolfgang Danspeckgruber, a professor in the Wilson School, said last night in a lecture in the Whig Hall Senate Chamber. ... Read more.
2008 Dodgeball Tournament
The Daily Princetonian
April 28, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006) and Naomi Nix
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McColly bridges AIDS activism, LGBT awareness and yoga's healing powers
The Daily Princetonian
April 28, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
When most guest speakers ask audience members to turn off their cellular phones, Michael McColly asked his audience members to put their forks down, close their eyes and meditate. ...Read more.
The ideal Princeton preview
The Daily Princetonian
April 23, 2008
by Walter Griffin (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2005)
So many things went wrong at Friday night's BlackBox, and after two attempts to present the story in news section of The Daily Princetonian, many students remain unsatisfied. To recap, a group of young men from the area attended the party and harassed several female students throughout the evening. ...Read more.
Arnold heads climate panel
The Yale Daily News
April 21, 2008
by Sam Pilku (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Yale brought prestige, Nobel Laureate R. K. Pachauri brought expertise and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger brought star power to last week’s much-hyped climate-change conference, which University officials have long hoped would be an impetus for real momentum on the issue. ... Read more.
Yale charity walk raises $30k for Aids
The Yale Daily News
April 21, 2008
by Sam Pilku (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Sweating for a cause, nearly 700 students, faculty members and Elm City residents swarmed the New Haven Green on Sunday morning to participate in the fourth annual AIDS Walk in New Haven. ... Read more.
Blackbox party draws 1,020 students and prefrosh
The Daily Princetonian
April 17, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Most pre-frosh knew about the party before they had even arrived on campus, and BlackBox’ “We Takin’ Over” party achieved record-high numbers of 1,020 pre-frosh and current students in attendance last weekend. ... Read more.
Senate hopefuls promise change
The Daily Princetonian
April 14, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Politics in New Jersey this year are not politics as usual. Seven candidates, including a mayor, a dentist and a former Wilson School professor, are vying to unseat incumbent Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.). Lautenberg, who is completing his fourth term in the Senate, faces two Democratic challengers, Rep. Robert Andrews (D-N.J.) and Morristown Mayor Donald Cresitello, in the upcoming June 3 primary. ... Read more.
Former University professor among GOP Senate candidates
The Daily Princetonian
April 14, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Former University professor Dick Zimmer is the newest contender in the New Jersey Senate race, and his late entrance has stirred some controversy. New Jersey law allows candidates to name their own replacements by forming a “committee on vacancies.” When Republican Andrew Unanue, a declared candidate, decided to exit the race, his committee chose Zimmer to replace Unanue on the ballot. ... Read more.
The ideal Princeton preview
The Daily Princetonian
April 11, 2008
by Walter Griffin (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2005)
After four long months of winter, this month brings with it a number of things: blooming flowers, the emergence of Princeton's bats from their hibernation and days of much needed rain. This weekend, however, marks the coming of a new storm, as Princeton Preview showers campus with plenty of fresh-faced high school seniors looking to see if our university is the best fit for them. ... Read more.
Wild night? Avoid morning misery with prof.'s advice
The Brown Daily Herald
April 10, 2008
by Leslie Primack (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
This weekend, many students will take in more than just the sights and sounds of M.I.A's and Lupe Fiasco's performances, partying long after the musicians have left the stage. But as the sun rises on Wriston Quad, scattered with red plastic cups and crushed beer cans, many students will be searching for ways to fight a nasty hangover. ... Read more.
SOS: Save Our Scholarship!
The Knight News
April 9, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Queens borough president and QC alumna Helen Marshall urged students to rescue the Peter F. Vallone scholarship, an aid many students in the CUNY system rely on for tuition assistance.
"If it's taken away, it will harm a lot of students on campus who work to pay for tuition," said Anam Butt, a Vallone scholar who attended the event to show support. ...Read more.
Creative thesis slots highly prized by '09s
The Daily Princetonian
April 8, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
While the 1,976 students recently admitted to the Class of 2012 may be getting ready to bask in the summer sun and celebrate the completion of their last academic application for the next few years, they may be surprised to learn that selectivity doesn’t end at the Admission Office. In fact, it may be lurking in one of the last places students would look: 185 Nassau St. ... Read more.
Uproar over man ban at Harvard gym
The Brown Daily Herald
April 2, 2008
by Leslie Primack (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Light streams through floor-to-ceiling windows in Harvard's Quadrangle Recreational Athletic Center on a Monday afternoon, hitting a battalion of elliptical machines. A less noticeable detail of this gym, however, is its most controversial: the absence of Y chromosomes. ... Read more.
Boys are needed, but are they capable?
The Daily Princetonian
March 31, 2008
by Walter Griffin (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2005)
In Chloe Angyal '09's column "Boys aren't just allowed, they're needed," she expressed hope that men at Princeton could be feminists too. Having played around with the idea of adopting feminism myself, I find it difficult to believe that this is possible. Men have proven to be incapable of being feminists for two reasons: Both men and women still haven't gotten used to the idea of a woman filling powerful positions traditionally held by men, and members of the male sex are unable to imagine themselves in the roles that women now occupy. ... Read more.
Getting a clear picture of Arab-American Life
The Knight News
April 26, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
The melding of Arab and American cultures was experienced through the photographs taken by a CUNY graduate, who also shared his personal accounts in career.
"Photography makes you a witness to what needs to be known," said Mel Rosenthal, City College alum. ...Read more.
Flagship Plans for SBU on Hold
The Stony Brook Statesman
March 26, 2008
by Parija Sharedalal (Princeton Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Former New York Governor Eliot L. Spitzer recognized SBU and University at Buffalo as flagship research institutes of the country. But in the light of his recent resignation, the fate of Spitzer's plans for the SUNY campuses are unknown. In his State of the State address on Jan. ... Read more.
Charter cuts shared meal plan numbers
The Daily Princetonian
March 13, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
The number of shared meal plans offered at Charter Club will decrease from 30 to 17 after the administration requested that the club pay the University three times the amount it did last year per shared meal plan. Charter will offer five of those plans to rising juniors and 12 to rising seniors. ... Read more.
Dateline Producer Visits and Inspires Students
The Knight News
March 12, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Surrounded by the scientific apparatus of an organic chemistry classroom, one would think this young QC freshman was on the fast track to medical school. If he had continued on with the pre-med program, he'd probably be working in the medical profession now. Unfortunately, a certain QC chemistry professor stood in his way. ...Read more.
Isikoff details challenges of investigative reporting
The Daily Princetonian
March 12, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Michael Isikoff, an investigative reporter for Newsweek, discussed the secrecy of the current White House administration and the state of investigative journalism in front of a nearly full Dodds Auditorium yesterday. Isikoff, who authored “Uncovering Clinton: A Reporter’s Story,” is known for his investigation of the Monica Lewinski story and his coverage of the war on terror. ... Read more.
Nader '55 calls for more civic activism
The Daily Princetonian
March 10, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
After declaring his fourth-consecutive third-party bid for the presidency only two weeks ago, Ralph Nader ’55 explained his reasons for running and called for greater civic activism on Saturday afternoon to a crowded McCosh 50 audience. Co-sponsored by the Arab Society of Princeton and Princeton Justice Project, Nader’s lecture was titled “The Corporate State and the Destruction of Democracy.” ... Read more.
Drama and rumors in the invisible institution
The Daily Princetonian
March 7, 2008
by Walter Griffin (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2005)
I got my first lesson on the joys and perils of rumors as a second grader. As we lined up outside the building, preparing for another day of school, I felt an inexplicable impulse take over my entire being, as I blurted to a friend standing next to me, "Did you know that my first-grade teacher is on drugs?" Incredulously, he turned to me in a mixture of awe and disbelief. As I stood by my claim, delighting with glee at the thought of my teacher partaking in crack cocaine, my friend decided to check his sources. As we passed the first-grade section on our way into the building, he called out to the teacher, "Hey, are you on drugs?" As she gazed at him with indignation, he followed with, "That's what Walter said!" ... Read more.
'The Other' lacks some serious study
The Yale Daily News
March 7, 2008
by Sam Pilku (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Mothers wheeling down the supermarket aisle reading tabloid magazines as they shop should put down those tabloids, push aside those shopping carts and head over to the cineplex to watch a movie that is sure to tickle their fancy. Justin Chadwick’s “The Other Boleyn Girl” will bring a smile to the faces of those seeking a high dose of melodrama. But while the acting is done skillfully, the dialogue and action belong more in an episode of “Xena: Warror Princess” than in a historical film. ... Read more.
'Hounies react to prospect of residing in Swing Space
The Yale Daily News
March 6, 2008
by Sam Pilku (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
As housing draw season approaches, students in all 12 residential colleges have begun the angst-ridden process of deciding where to live. But for Calhoun College residents, this year’s process will be particularly difficult. With Calhoun set to undergo renovations next year, about 70 Calhoun students met with the college’s dean, Leslie Woodward, to discuss the move to Swing Space. ’Hounies will soon have to decide to live in the college’s temporary home or to move off campus next year. ... Read more.
Digital scavenger hunt wins business plan competition
The Daily Princetonian
March 4, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Most scavenger hunts involve small prizes and bragging rights, but Seth Priebatsch ’11’s idea for a virtual text-messaging scavenger hunt earned him a $5,000 check. Priebatsch’s team SCVNGR, whose name mimics text-messaging style for the word “scavenger,” won $5,000 and first place in the TigerLaunch Business Plan Competition, in which 15 teams comprising up to four students submitted business plans for review by a panel of judges with backgrounds in entrepreneurship. ... Read more.
Students join effort for orphans
The Daily Princetonian
February 29, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Jim Luce once chased the “almighty dollar” on Wall Street. He still chases it today around the globe in countries such as Haiti, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. But this time it’s for the kids. Luce, who adopted a son from Indonesia 14 years ago, said he was inspired to start Orphans International Worldwide (OIWW) in 1999 when he was shocked by disadvantaged children he saw while traveling around the world, some of whom used mud and grease to make cookies. ... Read more.
Check it out: Windows have a flip side
The Brown Daily Herald
February 27, 2008
by Leslie Primack (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
It is a commonly accepted truth. Just as the sky is blue and the earth is round, when students pass by the BioMedical Center on Brown Street, they look at themselves in its reflective windows. A lesser-known fact, though, is that there are people inside, looking out. ... Read more.
The Stigma of Being Black and 'Acting White'
The Knight News
February 27, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Talking white, acting "mad ghetto" - how do those terms so frequently used by students play a part in today's society and what do they really mean? That was the base of "Acting White: Race and Education," where the definition of racial identity was questioned ... Read more.
Sweren speaks on micro loans
The Yale Daily News
February 18, 2008
by Sam Pilku (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Josh Sweren ’08 is the former chief strategy officer of Elmseed, a nonprofit organization run by Yale students that provides micro loans to New Haven entrepreneurs. Elmseed has provided around $50,000 worth of loans since its founding in 2001. Sweren spoke to the News about Elmseed and entrepreneurship in New Haven. ... Read more.
Underdogs lead in online campaign
The Daily Princetonian
February 15, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Stephen Colbert, according to the latest figures, is the leading candidate in the 2008 presidential race, with 1,165 armies controlling 16 states. In the online virtual reality game GoCrossPoliticalBash08, that is. The game is hosted by gocrosscampus.com, the entrepreneurial site that ran the All-Ivy Risk Tournament last fall. Competing daily for control of the country, 1,500 players nationwide participate in the game, of which 200 are Princeton students and alumni. ... Read more.
'Blood Chocolate' drive combats sexual violence
The Yale Daily News
February 15, 2008
by Sam Pilku (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Yalies who enjoyed chocolate treats on Valentines Day may have indirectly aided rebels in the Ivory Coast in committing sexual violence against women. Semuteh Freeman ’08 and Maggie Mapondera ’09 held a “Blood Chocolate” drive in the Woolsey Rotunda on Thursday afternoon to encourage students to sign a petition against, and inform Yalies about, sexual violence against women in the Ivory Coast resulting from the sale of the cocoa beans to large American chocolate companies. ... Read more.
The modern-day blues
The Daily Princetonian
February 12, 2008
by Walter Griffin (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2005)
Music plays a hugely important role in my life; just ask the people closest to me. Everything from my obsessive-compulsive habit of clicking “Buy” in the iTunes Store to my propensity for breaking into song after being prompted by key phrases in conversation shows the depth of my love for the art form. But recently, a friend visited my room and commented on the dark mood of most of the R&B songs in my library. When she left, I took notice of the “woe is me” tone of my music and how self-centered much of it sounded. ... Read more.
After tornadoes, Southern Elis 'hope for the best'
The Yale Daily News
February 12, 2008
by Sam Pilku (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Recent sub-freezing temperatures may have students complaining about the hardship of New Haven winters, but for the families of a handful of Yalies, the past week has brought much more than unpleasant weather. Tornadoes swirled through Tennessee, Arkansas and other parts of the South last Tuesday, killing more than 50 people in one of the regions’s deadliest storms in over two decades. ... Read more.
Opening doors in land of opportunity
The Daily Princetonian
February 8, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
While Lucas Baradello ’10 tackles Chinese and Arabic classes and plays for the club soccer team, he has also taken on a struggle that, in his opinion, transcends other academic and extracurricular activities: fighting the base conditions facing immigrant youth. Baradello is the co-founder and managing director of Juvenis, a California nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide internet-based educational and professional resources to disadvantaged immigrant youth. ... Read more.
Election Buzz Sparks Student Political Debate
The Knight News
February 6, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
QC students hyped about the presidential elections cast their vote for their choice of presidential candidates on Super Tuesday, and members of the QC community discussed the relationship between youth and politics. Campaign signs are seen around campus, public figures advertise for youth to get out the vote and student groups try to generate interest in the hope of turning it into action. ... Read more.
College Sets Up Goals For the Future
The Knight News
February 6, 2008
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
QC's Strategic Plan, a comprehensive outline of the school's goals for next five years, was recently unveiled on the school Web site and plans on transforming the school into an internationally recognized institution. "It is an inspiring vision that will guide us in our efforts to be the best we can be," said President James Muyskens, chair of the Strategic Planning Council that created the plan. ... Read more.
Nun free-falls from the heavens into presidency
The Brown Daily Herald
February 5, 2008
by Leslie Primack (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Sister Joan Lescinski PhD'81 is far from the stereotypical ruler-wielding Catholic school nun. At the age of 60, she skydives, flies planes, laughs easily and recently became the first female president of St. Ambrose University. ... Read more.
Mayor unveils $1.6M plan for economic development
The Yale Daily News
February 1, 2008
by Sam Pilku (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
With a $1.6 million gift from Yale in hand, New Haven Mayor John DeStefano Jr. announced a city-wide initiative Thursday to boost New Haven’s economy by stimulating local businesses. Although the specifics of the plan to revitalize the city’s commercial sectors are yet to be determined, the program calls for the formation of the Economic Development Corporation. ... Read more.
'Spies and lies' prof. Westerfield '47 dies
The Yale Daily News
January 30, 2008
by Sam Pilku (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
H. Bradford Westerfield ’47, professor of political science and the Damon Wells Professor Emeritus of International Studies, died Jan. 19 in Watch Hill, RI. He was 79. During his roughly 40 years at Yale, Westerfield taught numerous future foreign-policy heavyweights, including President George W. Bush ’68, Vice President Dick Cheney and CIA director Porter Goss ’60. ... Read more.
MPAA says it blamed too much on students
The Brown Daily Herald
January 28, 2008
by Leslie Primack (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
When it comes to the heated topic of movie piracy, it seems college students are not as criminal as the entertainment industry made them out to be. The Motion Picture Association of America admitted last Wednesday that it overestimated the money lost because of illegal file sharing among college students by almost 300 percent. In a 2005 study, the MPAA blamed college students for 44 percent of its losses - a number that has recently been readjusted to 15 percent. ... Read more.
Steam tunnels exist, but not for students
The Bowdoin Orient
January 25, 2008
by Angela Fabunan (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
As temperatures drop to frighteningly low degrees, Bowdoin's rumored underground tunnels would certainly be a comfort to use. If our colder, northern neighbor Montreal can have a whole underground city, is it really so improbable for Bowdoin to have a network of underground tunnels mirroring those at MIT, the University of Rochester, or Columbia University? Surely, it would provide a more comfortable and efficient way to get from one class to another or from dorm to dorm. ... Read more.
Steven Holl to design arts neighborhood academic buildings
The Daily Princetonian
January 18, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
The University has chosen Steven Holl Architects and BNIM Architects to design the academic buildings of the new arts and transportation neighborhood set to open in five to six years. Steven Holl Architects will design several buildings to house the Program in Theater and Dance, parts of the Department of Music, the Lewis Center for the Arts and the Society of Fellows in the Creative and Performing Arts. ... Read more.
McGuire's legacy: self-identity, 30 years of students
The Yale Daily News
January 17, 2008
by Sam Pilku (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
William McGuire GRD ’54, an influential Yale social psychologist who spent decades researching topics from self-identity to persuasion, died in his New Haven home on Dec. 21, 2007. He was 82. Those who knew McGuire — he retired in 1999 after more than 30 years on the Yale faculty — described him as refreshing, quirky, passionate, brilliant and independent. ... Read more.
Early acceptance rates decline across Ivies
The Daily Princetonian
January 11, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
In the first admissions cycle without early admissions at Princeton and Harvard, application numbers soared and acceptance rates dropped across the rest of the Ivy League and at other selective institutions that continue to offer early admissions. Seeking early acceptance at a top school, some applicants who might have applied early to Princeton or Harvard in past years seem to have applied early elsewhere, especially to Yale, which saw a record 4,888 applicants for the class of 2012, a 36 percent jump from the class of 2011. ... Read more.
Princeton wins Ivy Risk Tournament
The Daily Princetonian
January 9, 2008
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
While people in the real world watched football and made resolutions on New Year’s Eve, some Princetonians gathered for a virtual bonfire to celebrate their come-from-behind win in the All-Ivy Risk Tournament. Princeton placed first, controlling 70 territories in the last turn, while Cornell finished second with the remaining 10 territories. ... Read more.
PPPL Director Goldston GS '77 to Resign
The Daily Princetonian
December 14, 2007
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory Director Robert Goldston GS '77 announced yesterday his decision to step down from his position leading the research facility, which he has held for more than 10 years. Goldston said he wants to focus on advocating for global warning awareness, conducting domestic research and leading a project on fusion power in France, but intends to maintain close ties. ... Read more.
Security Updated In Response to Carjacking
The Knight News
December 12, 2007
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
After security concerns left students questioning the college's capabilities, security will be getting an upgrade, according to Pedro Pineiro, the director of security at Queens College. In light of the on-campus carjacking that occurred last October, QC security, public safety, and the buildings and grounds departments have joined together to examine the system and determine how to better ensure campus safety. ... Read more.
Bending backwards for self-understanding
The Daily Princetonian
December 12, 2007
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
On a quest for self-discovery in India last summer, Andy Chen '09 fended off a transvestite with his Princeton umbrella, learned to transfer water from one nostril to the other, had burning-hot medicated oil poured across his forehead, joined in a mass water-vomiting session and met a caveman. ... Read more.
All-Ivy Risk Tournament resumes after transitioning to new server
The Daily Princetonian
December 10, 2007
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
The All-Ivy Risk Tournament resumed Saturday, more than a month after it was suspended because of technical difficulties due to growing popularity. The administrators of gocrosscampus.com, the site hosting the tournament, were able to successfully switch over to new servers on Dec. 1, restarting an intense game involving thousands of students and alumni from across the Ivy League. ... Read more.
Students Commemorate World Aids Day
The Cornell Daily Sun
December 6, 2007
by Ariel Estevez (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2004)
“Do You See Orange?” As the World Vision slogan points out, hundreds of students at Cornell wore bright orange t-shirts that say “Orphan” Friday in commemoration for World AIDS Day. The effort was organized by the Cornell chapter of Acting on AIDS, and the organization aims to raise awareness of family structures in Africa that are gravely affected by the AIDS epidemic. ... Read more.
Pay as you text? mPay hopes to make cell phones the new credit cards
The Brown Daily Herald
December 5, 2007
by Leslie Primack (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
You and several friends go out to dinner. The check comes. You glance at each other, cringe and start the unsavory task of breaking twenties and gathering the correct amounts of cash. Now, imagine taking out your cell phone and directly wiring the money to the restaurant, no credit cards or cash necessary. By next fall, according to Adjunct Professor of Computer Science Donald Stanford, that situation could be a reality. ... Read more.
Silence says a lot
The Daily Princetonian
December 5, 2007
by Walter Griffin (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2005)
This past week, I had the opportunity to get my first real sense of how politics really works, particularly concerning Princeton's undergraduate student body. In now USG presidential-elect Josh Weinstein '09's quest to gain the office. ... Read more.
Students celebrate Jewish life with Hillel
The Bowdoin Orient
November 30, 2007
by Angela Fabunan (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Jewish life at Bowdoin has come a long way since the establishment of the Bowdoin Jewish Organization, a small student group at the College dating back to the 1960s. According to College Librarian Sherrie Bergman, who serves as the organization's faculty adviser with Professor of Economics Rachel Connelly, the Bowdoin Jewish Organization became Bowdoin Hillel when members chose to become a chapter of the Hillel Foundation, an international organization. ... Read more.
Chinese journalist endorses government's censorship of media
The Yale Daily News
November 30, 2007
by Sam Pilku (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
American journalists might find Qian Dong a walking oxymoron: Dong is a Chinese reporter who endorses government censorship. Dong, a news anchor and commentator on political, social and economic issues for China Central Television, explained her take on Chinese-American relations, journalistic practices in China and government censorship during a Morse College Master’s Tea on Thursday. .... Read more.
CUNY Laptop Containing Financial Aid Data Stolen
The Knight News
November 29, 2007
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
A laptop containing files with the names and Social Security numbers of approximately 20,000 students was reported stolen after Columbus Day weekend last October, according to the City University of New York Office of Communications. ... Read more.
Religious Leaders Discuss Sex
The Knight News
November 29, 2007
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
"What's love got to do, got to do with it?" is how Rabbi Shlomo Nissanov lightened the mood before helping to lead a panel discussion concerning youth, dating and sex. He, along with Imam Muhammad Yaseen Vigna, were chosen by QC's Hillel and Muslim Student Association to represent the Jewish and Muslim faiths in a talk at Kiely Hall. ... Read more.
Seymour Hersh Discusses War and Politics
The Knight News
November 29, 2007
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Seymour Hersh, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and published author, came to the Lefrak Concert Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 6, to discuss politics, journalism and his most recent book. Titled Chain of Command, Hersh writes about the torture prisons at Abu Ghraib, analyzes the politics behind the war in Iraq and talks about the state of the nation in foreign politics after 9/11. ... Read more.
Journalist talks on a paperless news
The Yale Daily News
November 28, 2007
by Sam Pilku (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Bernard Gwertzman, who has traveled to the Middle East with former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and witnessed the disintegration of the Soviet Union in Moscow, has had a front-row seat for the evolution of modern journalism. Gwertzman, one of America’s most respected journalists and foreign-policy experts, spoke Tuesday to a crowd of about 30 students at an Ezra Stiles College Master’s Tea. ... Read more.
USG requests more laundry funding
The Daily Princetonian
November 26, 2007
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
The USG is urging the University Priorities Committee to add tens of thousands of dollars to next year's facilities budget for improvements to campus laundry. USG president Rob Biederman '08 and Undergraduate Life Committee chair Lauren Barnett '08 requested the money for improved laundry services in a letter to University Provost Christopher Eisgruber '83 and the undergraduate members of the Priorities Committee (PriCom). ... Read more.
New Yorker Editor tells of distinct career path
The Daily Princetonian
November 21, 2007
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
In an age where print magazines are increasingly giving way to online journalism, The New Yorker is more important than ever, editor-in-chief David Remnick '81 told a packed audience of senior citizens, faculty members and students in McCosh 10 yesterday night. ... Read more.
TFA sees application surge from Bowdoin
The Bowdoin Orient
November 16, 2007
by Angela Fabunan (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Bowdoin has seen a considerable rise this fall in the number of seniors applying to the Teach for America (TFA) program, which places graduates in low-income communities to teach in local schools for two years. ... Read more.
'Nice article, no homo'
The Daily Princetonian
November 16, 2007
by Walter Griffin (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2005)
"Yo, man, pass me my jacket ... no homo." As ridiculous as that statement reads, you would not be hard-pressed to hear something like that on campus. ... Read more.
Taking advantage of the New Curriculum: Over half of '07ers graduated with fewer than 32 credits
The Brown Daily Herald
November 15, 2007
by Leslie Primack (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Even when it comes to graduation credits, Brown students don't fit the mold. Only 19.9 percent of members of the class of 2007 graduated with the standard 32 graduation credits. The majority - 56.7 percent - had fewer, while 23.4 percent earned over 32 credits. ... Read more.
Tilghman's compensation ranks sixth among Ivy League presidents
The Daily Princetonian
November 14, 2007
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
President Tilghman moved up in rank in the Ivy League -- at least based on her salary from the University. Data released by the Chronicle of Higher Education this week have Tilghman ranked fourth among Ivy presidents in salary for the 2005-06 fiscal year, ahead of the presidents of Harvard, Brown, Dartmouth and Cornell. ... Read more.
Students Weigh In On Emergency Notification System
The Knight News
November 7, 2007
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
The college's new Emergency Notification System (ENS) was put to the test by students and staff when an on-campus carjacking took place last Tuesday, Oct. 30. All the students interviewed reported that they received the notification on their cell phones just after 1 p.m. ... Read more.
A Walk of Silence - Crowds March For Domestic Violence Awareness
The Knight News
November 7, 2007
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
"I survived, so can you," were the empowering words State Assemblywoman Ellen Young told the crowd at Frese Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 24, as they gathered to walk for Domestic Violence Awareness Day. Young was just one of the many that came that day, including other local state officials, QC students, and faculty for the press conference taking place before the "Walk With Me" silent march around campus. ... Read more.
Student Named Miss New York Teen 2007
The Knight News
November 7, 2007
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Winning a beauty pageant is what most girls dream of, but for QC sophomore Daphaney Jacquitte, that dream became a reality. "When they revealed my name as the winner, I was so shocked!" said Jacquitte about being recently crowned Miss New York Teen 2007. ... Read more.
Website glitches delay Ivy League online Risk tournament
The Daily Princetonian
November 5, 2007
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
The administrators of gocrosscampus.com declared the Ivy League Championship Tournament "indefinitely paused until further notice" last Saturday, suspending what had become an intense game complete with spies and mass emails to more than 1,200 University students and alumni, as well as thousands more participants across the Ivy League.... Read more.
Awards Ceremony Concludes Hispanic Heritage Month
The Stony Brook Statesman
November 5, 2007
by Parija Sharedalal (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
The closing ceremony for Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually at Stony Brook University (SBU), was held in the SAC auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The ceremony was not only a wrap up of the events held throughout the month, but also an award ceremony honoring the various achievements of those within the Hispanic community. ... Read more.
Sculpture opening christens new studio
The Bowdoin Orient
November 2, 2007
by Angela Fabunan (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Tucked away on the far end of Maine Street, Fort Andross now houses the College's new sculpture studio. The sculpture studio, newly relocated to Room 314 at the mill complex, had formerly been on the fourth floor of Adams Hall. Due to construction on the building this semester, the sculpture class was "displaced from Adams," according to Professor of Art Mark Wethli. The Adams studio will be converted into faculty offices. ... Read more.
SUNY Cornell
The Stony Brook Statesman
November 1, 2007
by Parija Sharedalal (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
The New York State statutory colleges of Agriculture and Life Science, Human Ecology, Industrial and Labor Relations, and Veterinary Medicine are located on the New York State land based private campus of Cornell University. The students of these contract schools truly enjoy the bests of both worlds, because not only do they get to enjoy all the facilities, programs and courses offered by Cornell University, they also benefit from the low price tags attached to these colleges. ... Read more.
Protesters greet Colombian Ambassador Barco P'10
The Brown Daily Herald
October 30, 2007
by Leslie Primack (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
As a band of Brown students picketed outside the Salomon Center last night, Colombian ambassador to the United States Carolina Barco Isakson P'10 spoke about U.S.-Colombian relations and answered students' frank questions about her country's cocaine production, paramilitary violence and the controversial free trade agreement being discussed by Colombia and the United States. ... Read more.
Students play inter-college game of Risk
The Daily Princetonian
October 25, 2007
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Francesca Butler '09 has been conquering the world since the age of 10. Growing up in Mobile, Ala., Butler was an aficionado of Risk -- the popular board game in which players compete with each other for global dominance -- frequently playing with her neighbors and classmates. ... Read more.
Crosswalk lights to curb accidents
The Bowdoin Orient
October 19, 2007
by Angela Fabunan (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
In recent years, flashing yellow lights lining three crosswalks on Maine Street have made it safer for pedestrians to traverse local roads. The College has recently upped this effort, adding a fourth lighted crosswalk on Bath Road. ... Read more.
Baby geniuses? Speaker goes inside the secret lives of infants
The Brown Daily Herald
October 19, 2007
by Leslie Primack (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Flanked by two 10-foot-tall photographs of smiling babies, guest speaker Carolyn Rovee-Collier PhD'66 delivered a lecture last night on "The Secret Life of Infants." The Rutgers University professor of psychology described her radical work on infant memory, including her discovery that babies as young as six weeks old can learn and remember. ... Read more.
Fuentes discusses Mexican identity
The Daily Princetonian
October 19, 2007
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Carlos Fuentes, a renowned Mexican novelist, scholar and diplomat, presented his view of Mexican history and national identity at a lecture in a packed McCosh 10 last night. ... Read more.
Students Discuss Election Reform
The Knight News
October 17, 2007
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Election season for QC Student Association positions may not be until the spring, but in light of last year's controversial elections, do QC's election by-laws need revising? Founder of the Democratic Student Alliance, Jonathan Gilad, is one of many who believe so. ...Read more.
Military Recruiters Meet Anti-War Activists on Campus
The Knight News
October 17, 2007
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and recruiters from the Marines joined in front of the Student Union Building on Oct. 3, and drew a crowd, each for different reasons. "We were just passing by, when we saw guys in uniform and people shouting," said Melissa Diaz, freshman at QC. ... Read more.
Ithaca to Honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The Cornell Daily Sun
October 16, 2007
by Ariel Estevez (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2004)
After years of heated debate among residents and city officials, the City of Ithaca’s Board of Public Works has decided to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a memorial. The MLK Freedom Walkway, which will begin downtown and stretch throughout the city, is the alternative to the original proposal of renaming State Street after King, a proposal that has polarized residents since 2004. ... Read more.
Homecoming weekend to reunite students, alums for festivities
The Bowdoin Orient
October 12, 2007
by Angela Fabunan (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Homecoming Weekend will surely see Bowdoin alumni mingling with current students. In addition to the much-anticipated opening of the Walker Art Museum, there are six athletic home games occurring on Saturday. ... Read more.
Goodbye, old party
The Daily Princetonian
October 10, 2007
by Walter Griffin (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2005)
It is hard for me to pinpoint exactly when my love affair with the Republican Party began. I always flirted with the forbidden during my childhood. While for many children that may have meant of smoking or tagging the sides of buildings with graffiti, in actuality, nothing was more taboo for a black Philadelphian than joining the Grand Old Party. ... Read more.
Teaching old cards new tricks: Freshman runs global company
The Daily Princetonian
October 10, 2007
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
While most of his classmates are slumbering soundly, Seth Priebatsch '11 wakes up at 5 a.m. to call his production team on the other side of the world. ... Read more.
Xu's laboratory explores the impossible
The Brown Daily Herald
October 4, 2007
by Leslie Primack (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Tucked away on the fourth floor of Barus and Holley is Brown's laboratory of impossible technologies. Led by Jimmy Xu, professor of engineering and physics, the lab's official name is the Laboratory for Emerging Technologies. ... Read more.
Tilghman welcomes new dean of religious life
The Daily Princetonian
October 2, 2007
by Tasnim Shamma (Princeton Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Members of the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) welcomed a new dean of religious life, learned about the University's upcoming capital campaign and presented Princeton's Second Life campus at their first meeting of the academic year yesterday. ... Read more.
College to revamp advising
The Bowdoin Orient
September 28, 2007
by Angela Fabunan (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
In response to negative assessments of its academic advising program, Bowdoin officials are aiming to make advisers more than just signatories on students' course registration forms. ... Read more.
U. considers outsourcing student e-mail
The Brown Daily Herald
September 28, 2007
by Leslie Primack (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Three weeks into school, Rajan Kothari '11 had already filled his Brown e-mail account. ... Read more.
The Price of Progress
The Daily Princetonian
September 27, 2007
by Walter Griffin (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2005)
There comes a time in every person's life during which he or she questions the value, worth or relevance of his or her opinions in the grand scheme of things. ... Read more.
Program sends school supplies to kids in war zones
The Queens Courier
September 27, 2007
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
To help students in war-torn countries, such as Iraq and Afghanistan, Manhattanville College created the “My ABC’s” program, allowing Americans to supply children overseas with the right tools for learning. ... Read more.
Freshman develops online alternative to U-Store
The Daily Princetonian
September 26, 2007
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
As most incoming freshmen were frantically packing for school a few weeks ago, Lang Wang '11 was spending up to six hours a day inputting the ISBN numbers of Princeton textbooks into his computer. ... Read more.
Congress Increases Pell Grant
The Knight News
September 26, 2007
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Last week Congress approved the College Cost Reduction and Access Act, the single largest investment in college aid since 1944, but it will not be put into effect until signed by President George Bush. "I am proud that the Democratic majority in Congress made increasing student financial aid a top priority," said Congressman Joseph Crowley (D-Queens), one of 292 representatives who made it a majority vote. ... Read more.
Health center treats five for mono
The Bowdoin Orient
September 21, 2007
by Angela Fabunan (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
If cases of mononucleosis are any measure, Bowdoin students appear to be getting along quite intimately well this year. In the four weeks since the start of the semester, five students have already been diagnosed with what is commonly known as the "kissing disease." ... Read more.
Crowded Students Stuck in Cramp Dorms
The Stony Brook Statesman
September 20, 2007
by Parija Sharedalal (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
With over 2500 new students enrolled this year, Stony Brook University is once again facing some well expected, but familiar problems with overcrowding. Similar to the congestion they have to face in the classrooms; many incoming students are forced to triple in a room made for two. ... Read more.
Congress to allocate funds for student aid: Bowdoin students may receive funds as early as next year
The Bowdoin Orient
September 14, 2007
by Angela Fabunan (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Bowdoin students on financial aid may soon find themselves $500 richer. The College Cost Reduction and Access Act, passed last week in both houses of Congress, seeks to lighten the burden of some college students on financial aid. ... Read more.
College Makes Newsweek's 'Hot List'
The Knight News
September 5, 2007
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Queens College is officially "hot," according to the Newsweek/Kaplan How to Get into College Guide for 2008. With 38 percent of the students being the first in their families to attend college, the guidebook named the school "Hottest for First Generation Students," and recognized its growing reputation and increasing popularity for students whose parents never went to college. ... Read more.
Walker to Link Cornell, Ithaca
The Cornell Daily Sun
September 3, 2007
by Ariel Estevez (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2004)
With the introduction of a new liaison for the Ithaca City school district (ICSD), Cornell has officially established an official representative for its outreach efforts to improve conditions for the City’s students. The provost committee has named Cal Walker, former associate director of the Learning Strategies Center, as the first liaison for the school district. Walker has worked for Cornell for the past 14 years, but has been active in the Ithaca community — specifically the school district — for the past 31 years. ... Read more.
Tour the historic Riker-Lent Homestead
The Queens Courier
August 30, 2007
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Nestled in the heart of Jackson Heights still stands a remnant of colonial times, and on Sunday, September 16, local residents will have the rare opportunity to tour the historic site once occupied by the prominent Riker family. ... Read more.
Dog walker killed by alleged DWI driver
The Queens Courier
August 17, 2007
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
Teresa “Terri” Mankarious, 50, a former Astoria resident, died suddenly when an allegedly drunk driver fatally struck her in Ozone Park as she was walking her dog. “She was taken from us and from me,” said her mourning fiance, Erich Schnurer, 56, who witnessed her death on Saturday, August 11. ... Read more.
Community rallies for gym owner
The Queens Courier
August 16, 2007
by Natalie Shields (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
“I was supposed to get my measurements done today,” shouted Charlene Black from the back of a press conference discussing the state of the local Curves Gym, which has been shut down. ... Read more.
Disturbing the Reflection
The Daily Princetonian
April 27, 2007
by Walter Griffin (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2005)
For many people, college has the strange effect of changing their worldviews. So many students enroll in college, so firmly grounded in a belief system that nothing, in their minds, can change the way they see things. ... Read more.
Maxim Sex Columnist Educates Students
The Cornell Daily Sun
April 26, 2007
by Ariel Estevez (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2004)
Students packed Statler Auditorium yesterday for “The Complete Idiots Guide to Amazing Sex,” a lecture by Maxim sex columnist Sari Locker ’90. Sexual Health Awareness Group (SHAG), a student-run peer-education group with the goals of educating, raising awareness and decreasing stigmas around sexual health topics sponsored the event. ... Read more.
Cheap Eats: Yolato Review
New York Press
April 4, 2007
by Stephanie Nolasco (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2003)
Nutritious ice cream? Sounds like an oxymoron, but thanks to Italy’s newest import, Yolato, you can have your cake and eat it, too—except it’s frozen and not really cake. This tiny East Village parlor, marked by its oversized orange sign, holds some of the most delicious blends of yogurt and gelato in Manhattan. ... Read more.
'Seriously?'
The Daily Princetonian
March 30, 2007
by Walter Griffin (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2005)
It is my sincere belief that there is a time in every person's life when his or her philosophy and outlook on life faces a serious challenge. This manner of walking and living may work for a long time, yet it seems as if somewhere down the road, impediments appear to steer people off their courses. ... Read more.
C.U. Focuses on Mental Health
The Cornell Daily Sun
March 15, 2007
by Ariel Estevez (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2004)
Many Cornell students would agree that the University is a stressful one. To some, however, it can be more stress than they can handle. To help students cope with personal stresses and the pressures of challenging academia, Cornell provides services such as the Empathy, Assistance and Referral Services and the Counseling and Psychology Services. ... Read more.
Hip-hop flip-floppers
The Daily Princetonian
March 9, 2007
by Walter Griffin (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2005)
Ironically, on this 10th anniversary of the death of the Notorious B.I.G. and given the considerable amount of attention given to hip-hop, especially here on Princeton's campus, a discussion is in order, one that does not make gross generalizations about an entire group of people as the views espoused in yesterday's column by Brandon McGinley '10 did. ... Read more.
The college tug-of-war
The Daily Princetonian
February 23, 2007
by Walter Griffin (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2005)
Going away for college is an aspect of higher education that many students look forward to, especially if the university is as special as Princeton. The sense of independence that students gain or build upon grows not only academically, but also -- in many cases -- socially through establishing new friendships and professional relationships. ... Read more.
The race-plagued race
The Daily Princetonian
February 8, 2007
by Walter Griffin (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2005)
In what promises to be one of the most exciting presidential races in the history of the United States, the nation's ugliest skeleton was bound to emerge sooner than later. ... Read more.
United Way Exceeds $660,000 Goal
The Cornell Daily Sun
February 5, 2007
by Ariel Estevez (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2004)
In its attempt to contribute to the broader community, the Cornell United Way campaign has exceeded its goal of raising $660,000 to help those in need. According to Steve Golding, executive vice president for finance and administration, the University has raised over $700,000 so far, exceeding its goal by $40,000, or 7.5 percent. The campaign still has several more weeks before it closes on March 31. ... Read more.
What is banda music, anyway?!
Latina Magazine
February 2007
by Stephanie Nolasco (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2003)
Do you think that Mexican regional music is just guys with sombreros and colorful ponchos? Think again! Mexican regional music— a catch-all phrase for music that blends together old-world instruments and rhythms like the accordion and polka together with Mexican folk musical traditions— has become increasingly popular. ... Read more.
New Milstein Revealed: Board expresses concerns about building plans
The Cornell Daily Sun
January 24, 2007
by Ariel Estevez (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2004)
Mohsen Mostafavi, dean of the College of Architecture, Art and Planning, presented sketch plans for the new Milstein Hall yesterday to Ithaca’s Planning and Development Board in City Hall. The new building proposal links Rand Hall with Sibley Hall and provides a larger, more continuous space for architecture students. The proposed building will contain studio space, criticism rooms and an extension of the fine arts library. Pritzker prize-winning architect Rem Koolhaas designed the box-shaped building. It is planned to be built behind Sibley, off of the Arts Quad. ... Read more.
A change in leadership: More of the same
The Daily Princetonian
November 22, 2006
by Walter Griffin (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2005)
For the past two years, the political landscape in the United States has been a quagmire. After 2004's "mandate" for President Bush to press forward in Iraq, continue to cut taxes and address Social Security, Washington became a vicious battleground rather than a place of progress. ... Read more.
The trappings of solidarity
The Daily Princetonian
October 24, 2006
by Walter Griffin (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2005)
Let's face it: being a freshman is not easy. Between trying to find your niche in a completely new environment and coping with the physical and emotional separation from home, it's a wonder that (most) of the incoming students manage to keep their sanity. ... Read more.
Ithaca May Rename State St. After MLK Jr.
The Cornell Daily Sun
October 11, 2006
by Ariel Estevez (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2004)
Ithacans from various facets of the community debated over the possible renaming of State Street yesterday in City Hall. The City of Ithaca’s Board of Public Works held the public hearing to help finalize whether or not to rename the street Martin Luther King Jr. Street. Because of the large turnout of speakers, the Board was not able to make a final decision and postponed the discussion of the issue to next Wednesday. ... Read more.
Board Reviews Cornell’s Construction Planning
The Cornell Daily Sun
September 27, 2006
by Ariel Estevez (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2004)
The City of Ithaca’s Planning and Development Board met yesterday in City Hall to review plans for two of Cornell’s major construction projects and a proposal for a new apartment building in Collegetown. Cornell’s two projects consisted of phase four of the West Campus Residential Initiative and plans for the new Physical Sciences Building, which is to be placed between Baker Laboratory, Clark Hall and Rockefeller Hall ... Read more.
Cheap Eats: Philly Slim's Cheesesteaks Review
New York Press
September 27, 2006
by Stephanie Nolasco (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2003)
This hole-in-the-wall Hell’s Kitchen joint has been around for a couple of years and continues to coast on its rep as the best place to snag a cheesesteak without taking Amtrak. The petite round tables and matching tomato-red stools do a little to dress up the somewhat dreary spot, but it’s the bread and meat we’re craving. ... Read more.
Monogamy On My Mind
New York Press
September 20, 2006
by Stephanie Nolasco (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2003)
Dixon Place seems like the perfect setting for storyteller James Braly to recount “20 years of monogamy in one terrifying evening.” Snuggle into the cozy couches and get ready for the NPR personality to unravel his tales from Life in a Marital Institution. ... Read more.
$40 Million Milstein Hall Plans Announced: Architect Rem Koolhaas reveals building design
The Cornell Daily Sun
September 19, 2006
by Ariel Estevez (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2004)
The Pritzker prize-winning architect Rem Koolhaas revealed to the Cornell community in Bailey Hall yesterday plans for the new College of Architecture, Art and Planning building, Milstein Hall. This $40 million building will be placed on the Arts Quad and is meant to coincide with the two current AAP buildings, Rand and Sibley Hall. ... Read more.
Commutes Detoured as Thurston Ave. Bridge Closes
The Cornell Daily Sun
September 7, 2006
by Ariel Estevez (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2004)
Thurston Avenue Bridge, the main pathway to Central Campus for North Campus residents, is closing for construction today. This closing is one phase in renovating the bridge into a wider, safer, more pedestrian-friendly route through campus. ... Read more.
Maas Psyched for Bailey Hall Opening
The Cornell Daily Sun
September 5, 2006
by Ariel Estevez (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2004)
After three years of construction, the new Bailey Hall is now open for business. As one of Cornell’s most historic auditoriums, this building houses the Cornell Concert Series, special events, such as tomorrow’s academic symposium, and the University’s largest class, Psych 101: Introduction to Psychology: The Frontiers of Psychological Inquiry. ... Read more.
Power Goes Off in Gothics: Construction on West causes power shutdown
The Cornell Daily Sun
August 28, 2006
by Ariel Estevez (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2004)
If your alarm clock did not work this morning, it might have been because of the West Campus Residential Initiative. This morning, students on West Campus experienced a power shutdown due to construction on the loading docks for the Hans Bethe House, a new residential building scheduled to open by January. ... Read more.
Body Gazing
New York Press
August 9, 2006
by Stephanie Nolasco (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2003)
A couple of weeks remain to catch I-20 Gallery’s provocative yet simply titled group show Men. It includes 10 paintings all made by women, ranging in age from 25 to 90, who use their canvas to portray their candid interpretations of the opposite sex. Men is meant to openly reveal the diverse feelings women have toward the opposite sex and their not-so-modest personalities. ... Read more.
Conflicting Ties: New Yorkers Rally, Protest Uptick in Mideast Conflict
The Spectrum, New York University
July 26, 2006
by Tasnim Shamma (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2006)
During a recent midtown rally George Bidar slumped against a pole on Second Avenue holding a handwritten sign on a white poster board calling for an end to the Israeli military actions in Lebanon. Positioned in the center of the protest amidst a roaring crowd, he was completely enveloped within it. But Bidar's heart was in Lebanon, where his sister, mother and nephews still live. ... Read more.
Q&A: A Rwandan Survivor on the Darfur Genocide
The New Republic Online
July 19, 2006
by Lisette Bonilla (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2002)
Odette Nyiramilimo has been a senator in Rwanda's parliament since 2003, but in the West she is best known as a character in the movie Hotel Rwanda. A medical doctor and friend of Paul Rusesabagina, Nyiramilimo was one of approximately 1,000 Rwandans who took refuge in the Hotel des Mille Collines during the 1994 genocide. Today, the world is once again standing by as genocide unfolds in Africa. Nyiramilimo recently spoke to TNR Online from Kigali about her survival in Rwanda and the killing in Darfur. ... Read more.
Pin Up Grrrls Review
New York Press
July 19, 2006
by Stephanie Nolasco (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2003)
Maria Elena Buszek offers an educational, yet stylishly entertaining exploration of pin-up history, from it’s 19th century beginnings, to today’s fascination with pornography. With over 100, never before published photos of various pin-ups, Buszek admirably provides an abounding history on women’s urgency to expose their sexuality. ... Read more.
Fairy Festival
New York Press
July 12, 2006
by Stephanie Nolasco (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2003)
Get out the ribbons and lace, crystals and magic powders, the first Fairy Festival and Medieval Ball surfaces in Park Slope, hosted by lords, ladies as well as mythical beings. If you have a thing for belly dancers—they got ‘em, along with a slew of other hip shaking events. ... Read more.
Portrait of Inner Hell
New York Press
July 12, 2006
by Stephanie Nolasco (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2003)
Interpreting Times Square, an exhibition of paintings by Tom Christopher, is the latest interpretation of the city’s former mecca of sin turned flashy hellmouth. ... Read more.
Dream Living
New York Press
July 5, 2006
by Stephanie Nolasco (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2003)
From stocky, wooden furniture to self-drying jeans, “Living the Dream: The Future of Responsible Living” showcases what artists can create with sustainable materials. ... Read more.
Cat In The Hat
New York Press
July 5, 2006
by Stephanie Nolasco (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2003)
Animazing Gallery has unveiled Dr. Seuss’ limited edition bronze figure of rhyme mascot “Cat in the Hat.” Weighing more than a ton and standing 8 feet tall, avid readers can see their frisky feline come to life for free on Soho’s Broome Street. ... Read more.
Patriot Acts
New York Press
June 21, 2006
by Stephanie Nolasco (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2003)
No More Drama is the latest group exhibition in response to Latin American popular culture, as portrayed in telenovelas (soap operas) and comic book fotonovelas. The exhibition displays work in various artistic styles—such as photography and comic strips—all in an intimate space. ... Read more.
Napkin Idol
New York Press
June 21, 2006
by Stephanie Nolasco (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2003)
Chelsea may be an obvious choice to find a decent bar, but how many drinking spots can cure “American Idol” withdrawal symptoms? “Napkin Idol,” a potentially guilty pleasure, rejoices doodling at its finest, minus a haughty judge with a bad British accent. ... Read more.
Bloody Marys at Brunch
New York Press
May 17, 2006
by Stephanie Nolasco (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2003)
Where do bad girls go for Bloody Marys, burlesque performances and retro designs on a Sunday afternoon? Merr’s 2nd Annual Fashion Show Brunch. ... Read more.
Tim Gunn and PETA
Inprint
February 21, 2006
by Stephanie Nolasco (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2003)
Timothy Gunn, chairman of the Department of Fashion in Parsons and host of “Project Runway,” was awarded PETA’s “Humanitarian Award” for introducing cruelty free options. PETA’s curriculum shows how animals are mutilated and electrocuted for fur, leather and wool. ... Read more.
Edie Sedgwick Honored at Gallery Exhibit
Inprint
February 21, 2006
by Stephanie Nolasco (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2003)
Gallagher’s Art and Fashion Gallery honored the late 1960s pop art muse Edie Sedgwick by not only celebrating the 30th anniversary of Ciao! Manhattan, an underground film encircling Sedgwick’s chaotic lifestyle and the “silver sixties,” but also through a photo display depicting the many stages of Sedgwick’s life. ... Read more.
Coretta Scott King
Inprint
February 2, 2006
by Stephanie Nolasco (Summer Journalism Program Class of 2003)
On Monday, January 30, Coretta Scott King, widow of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and first lady of civil rights, died at age 78 in her sleep. She now lies next to her husband at Southview Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia. ... Read more.
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