By April C. Armstrong *14

In this week’s installment in our recurring series, a student reflects on how race changes the way alumni perceive Princeton, a former football team is at war, and more.

January 14, 1929—Frosh seeking management positions in the Students’ Tailor Shop, Shoe Shop, or News Agency should report to a meeting at 7:00PM tonight to compete. If they are successful, they will secure positions for their senior year.

January 15, 1866—A grand jury convened to consider the “horn spree” that wreaked havoc in Princeton in November concludes that the College’s own punishments should be sufficient, and no public prosecution is necessary.

January 17, 1977—Sylvere Hyacinth ’80 writes,

The black graduate of Princeton University has experienced a different type of education than his white counterpart. Blacks feel they are graduated by Princeton University, a community of people, while whites graduate from Princeton University, an institution.

January 18, 1918—All of Princeton’s 1916 varsity football team are at war in some way except one. The only one who isn’t is underage, and he is enrolled in Princeton’s R.O.T.C.

For the previous installment in this series, click here.

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