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(Photo by E.J. Greenblat)

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THE WILD, WILD WEST: Author Landon Y. Jones speaks to an audience at the Princeton Public Library on his new book, "William Clark and the Shaping of the West." The book examines the parts of William Clark's life that the author feels were overlooked due to the historic significance of the Lewis and Clark expedition. end of caption

Historical Exploration: Landon Jones Speaks On His Past Accomplishments and New Book

Candace Braun

From researching battles of the West, to witnessing Princeton University's turnover to a co-educational institution, author and editor Landon Y. Jones has led a life of historical exploration.

A Standard-Bearer of Princeton Pizza Changes Hands; Victor's Is No More

Matthew Hersh

For 28 years, Victor's Pizza took a major slice of the business one would expect from a college town. Patrons would stop in for a bite at lunch, University students would order pies to buildings on campus that would stymie the delivery people (how does one get to 1941 Hall?), and high school students would trek there after school to, well, just hang out.

PROFILES in EDUCATION

Heidi Houst

Candace Braun

Heidi Houst of Princeton Latin Academy

Travel Easily From Sea to Shining Sea? Princeton Travel Troupe Says It Can Help

Matthew Hersh

For most people, travelling is an expensive, time-consuming activity that never quite seems to fit in with the daily routine we all face. And while we would all like to take leave on that proverbial jet airplane, most people cannot travel to their heart's content.

Mike Wallace Gives University Lecture; Remains Reticent on Dan Rather Story

Matthew Hersh

Mike Wallace, the octogenarian 60 Minutes news correspondent, who has interviewed every president in the last half-century (except for the current one), recounted last week at Princeton University his August 2000 interview with former Chinese President Jiang Zemin.

Senator Writes Lieutenant Governor Bill Hoping to Change State Chain-of-Command

Matthew Hersh

A bill has been introduced in the state Senate targeting the current standards of gubernatorial succession. The bill was introduced Friday by district Senator Shirley Turner (D-Ewing).

The Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival: Fields of Straw, Mud and Dreams at Duke Farms

Stuart Mitchner

For four days last week on the Duke Estate just north of Princeton thousands of people were reading, listening to, and talking about poetry.