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This Week in Princeton History for October 26-November 1
In this week’s installment of our recurring series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, the Cane Spree inspires a songwriter, Buddhists chant in Alexander Hall, and more. October 27, 1868—The freshman defeat of the sophomores in the cane spree inspires the song “Siege of Canes.” October 28, 1998—Bob…
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