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What was Princeton Commencement like in 1766?
Friday, 19 September 2014
by Oren Fliegelman
Ever wondered what a Princeton Commencement ceremony was like in the 1700s? Well, on the off chance you did, we’ve got an answer for you. This article was published in the New-Hampshire Gazette — Dartmouth wouldn’t be founded for another three years — on October 24, 1766. It had been written exactly a month earlier, on
- Published in History
Princeton trivia: We hate other colleges but we like the constitution
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
by Oren Fliegelman
I’m bored while writing a paper so… here are 3 random (and under the radar!) facts about our bright orange university: ONE: As many of you already know, Princeton was originally named the College of New Jersey and only changed its name to Princeton in 1896. More interestingly, in 1996 Trenton State College decided to
- Published in Fun
A History of Princeton Clubs (in photo)
Tuesday, 08 February 2011
by Vivienne Chen
Another bicker season has come and gone, leaving a trail of PrincetonFMLs in its wake. But have you ever wondered: what were eating clubs like back in the day? Could you have joined Key and Seal Club? And where were all the chicks? For our wistful alumni and amusement-seeking readers, look no further: (all photos courtesy of
Frisbee days of Princeton yore
Saturday, 20 February 2010
by Miriam Geronimus
Ever wonder how the frisbee got its start? Right here at Princeton! That’s right, the hippie sport(?) began as the privileged past time of Ivy League elites, especially Princetonians, in the spring of 1957. An article about the fad even appeared in the New York Times on August 11, 1957, written by Gay Talese. Called
‘Princeton Stories’: A Forgotten Classic
Sunday, 10 January 2010
by David Walter
The canon of popular books set in Princeton is small, but nevertheless well-read by students so jonesing for the thrill of recognition that they’ll happily slog through dozens of pages on game theory (or obscure Venetian manuscripts) for some passing references to campus landmarks. It turns out that Princetonians have been engaging in this kind
- Published in History
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A Princeton Man Through-And-Through
Monday, 16 November 2009
by David Walter
QUIZ TIME! Which US President’s grave is always kept fringed with garlands made of puka shells and macadamia nuts? HINT! He’s buried in Princeton Cemetery. HINT! He played a major role in the University’s development at the beginning of the 20th Century. HINT! Before becoming president he served as the Democratic governor of a major
- Published in History