By April C. Armstrong *14
In this week’s installment of our recurring series, a newspaper laments the exertion of football, an administrator weighs in on student marriages, and more.
December 1, 1982—Union employees at the Princeton University Store unanimously ratify their first collective bargaining contract, which results in a substantial increase in wages.
December 3, 1890—The Dallas Morning News writes,
There was enough work thrown away in the recent game of football between the Yale and Princeton students to cultivate and gather 100 acres of fresh beans. These beans would have supported the vast multitude who wasted a dollar and a day each to see the scrimmage at least six months. They prefer, however, to have football and the weevil.
December 5, 1966—As the number of married undergraduates rises, the Daily Princetonian reports on Assistant Dean of Students James B. Laughlin II ’50’s views on the increasing pressure for Princeton to provide student housing for families. Laughlin, who believes that other schools are more appropriate for married students, says he thinks many get married because they don’t fit in among their peers, and “the girl becomes his only compatible friend.”
December 6, 1946—Several undergraduates join with the girls of Miss Fine’s School to put on “First Lady” in Murray Theatre.
Did you read the previous installment in this series?
Fact check: We always strive for accuracy, but if you believe you see an error, please contact us.