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...took just a week for Princeton to take Harvard’s cue in abolishing early admissions—but 37 years after Harvard established a black studies concentration, Princeton is only now following in its Cambridge rival’s footsteps.The New Jersey school is establishing a new Center for African American Studies and expanding its faculty in the field from 5 to 11—challenging Harvard’s position as the premier hub of black studies. On Monday, Princeton President Shirley M. Tilghman announced plans for the university to expand its African American studies program...

Author: By Christina Wells, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Princeton Challenges Harvard’s Af-Am Primacy | 9/21/2006 | See Source »

...with the size of the known universe. I don't think people give much thought to how insignificant we are in that respect. I was intrigued by the scientific community's fascinating discoveries of what happened after the Big Bang. I'm staying tuned. Vincent M. Carini Lyndhurst, New Jersey, U.S. Having a basic understanding of Albert Einstein's work with light waves, physics and quantum mechanics, I find it difficult to believe that we really can tell the distance that light has traveled when we perceive it. I don't believe in the Big Bang any more than...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Dawn Of The Universe | 9/19/2006 | See Source »

...incorrect websites are routinely shut down and the government uses text messages as warnings against public demonstrations and has a history of using neighbors to spy on one another, can Chinese Christians really think that Big Brother isn't watching them pray as well? John Chi Fort Lee, New Jersey...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters | 9/18/2006 | See Source »

Before today’s announcement, Princeton had maintained a “binding” early decision program, which meant that applicants accepted in the fall were contractually-obligated to enroll at the New Jersey school. Harvard, by contrast, had used a “non-binding” early action system. Under that system, applicants accepted to Harvard could still opt out of enrolling here...

Author: By The Crimson Staff | Title: Princeton Follows Harvard's Lead, Scraps Early Admissions | 9/18/2006 | See Source »

...HAWAII Residents of D.C. have the shortest life expectancy nationwide, at 72 years. Hawaiians have the longest, at 80 years NEW JERSEY Asian-American women living in Bergen County lead the nation in longevity typicallyreaching...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Live Here and Prosper | 9/17/2006 | See Source »

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