By April C. Armstrong *14
In this week’s installment of our recurring series, the community celebrates a historical figure’s 400th birthday, a janitor details his wages, and more.
November 10, 1883—Students join a crowded audience at the local celebration of the 400th birthday of Martin Luther.
November 11, 1937—A janitor responds to student suggestions that they could save money and do a better job if they cleaned their own rooms:
The poor underpaid janitor, already faced with the problem of making his $95 per month cover: rent, $30; coal, $10; gas and electricity, $5; leaving $10 per week to squander recklessly on food and clothing for his family, now has the prospect of going on relief if the undergraduate body does its own cleaning and bed-making…
November 12, 1867—According to the Wheeling Daily Register, “The Princeton students made a great bobbery over the Democratic victories, with bonfires and speeches in the College campus.”
November 15, 1994—To raise awareness about the experiences of the unhoused, three students camp out all day in different campus locations. Sleepouts are organized throughout the week, and 150 students, faculty, and staff are expected to participate.
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