‘Princeton Orange Bowl’

By Nick Barberio and Danielle Alio, Office of Communications on Feb. 19, 2013, noon

The annual Princeton Orange Bowl — or “OJ Game” — is an event in which teams compete to build the best virtual orange juice business.

Sociologist Robert Wuthnow and his team of researchers interviewed more than 700 people in small towns around the country for a project that offers new insights into where small towns fit in 21st-century America. While their populations are small, these communities continue to play a big role in American life, he says.

Princeton University Bonfire 2013 .

For the second straight year, Princeton celebrated football victories over Harvard and Yale with a bonfire, a tradition that goes back to the late 1800s. President Christopher L. Eisgruber, football coach Bob Surace, players and others addressed the crowd huddled around Cannon Green on Sunday evening, Nov. 24. Under the supervision of town of Princeton firefighters, a pyre of pallets was lit and blazed brightly as students cheered.

‘Outside the classroom: Mary Adeogun’s fashion design’ .

Senior Mary Adeogun is a molecular biology major who has a passion for clothing design outside of her academic studies. This video shows Adeogun at Princeton’s Prospect House holding a fashion photo shoot for her portfolio. Most of the models and crew who helped with the shoot are also Princeton undergraduates from various academic departments.

‘Unlocking the Mysteries of the Southern Ocean’ .

Climate Central interviewed Jorge Sarmiento regarding the Southern Ocean and his work to model its role in the carbon cycle

‘A Year in Review: 2012-13’ .

The academic year at Princeton starts in the warmth of September as new and returning students come to campus full of aspirations. Over the next several months, the campus is a hive of activity, as students study, pursue extracurricular interests and build friendships. In June, under the shady trees in front of Nassau Hall, the year comes to a close as new graduates leave campus and head out into the world.

University helps town with fire safety .

Since 2009, the Princeton University Volunteer Fire Program has been serving both the University and surrounding community. About 30 University staff members volunteer during business hours to respond to emergencies with the all-volunteer municipal Princeton Fire Department, ensuring support during the day when town volunteers may be unable to answer a call.