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It was not the typical setting for an academic conference ­— the stage of McCosh 50 was set with an Oriental carpet and Egg chairs — but “Open Hearts, Open Minds” was no ordinary gathering. More than 400 people came to campus Oct. 15–16 to see if they could find common ground on one of the most divisive issues of the day: abortion.

“Policy and legislation alone are insufficient to change the nature of the debate,” said Jennifer Miller, executive director of Bioethics International and an organizer of the event. “Changing culture,” she said, “happens through dialogue.”

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Thursday’s Princeton Dodgeball Tournament is approaching faster by the minute, and the bracket came out last night. We took a look at it, and one thing piqued our interest:

Take a look at the 59 seed.

Take a look at the 59 seed.

Um. Let’s get an instant replay on that puppy and blow it up for you:

seed 59

I see what you did there. Irony duly noted. Who knew dodgeball brackets were such a wonderful venue for abortion humor?

Also, look out for “Psafe VS The Street at 10 PM,” which is randomly listed right at the top of the document. Not entirely sure how “The Street” will manifest itself as one dodgeball-playing entity, but I’m excited regardless. At best this will involve Public Safety officers storming the eating clubs, armed to the teeth, still bitter that we voted against giving them guns but making up for it with wicked sidearm. (The Beast will flow, balls will fly, and heads will roll.) Head out extra early this Thursday so as not to miss the show…?

P.S. We checked out our own spot on the bracket, and despite our less-than-illustrious history at this tournament, we are optimistic. Yes, Old Nassoul, consider that a challenge.