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Start-up schools to address poverty

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By Odett Salcedo
New York, N.Y.

Studying abroad in Cape Town, South Africa, last year, Jason Warrington ’13 and Greg Groves ’13 could not help but notice the poverty that surrounded them. The two Princeton students were especially struck by the homelessness and poor standards of education. While the situation moved them, they realized that very similar problems were affecting Americans back home.

Along with Christian Smutherman ’14 and Amina Yamusah ’13, they wanted to find a way to approach the problem. Continue reading →

Frozen sweets for hot summer nights

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By Miguel Diaz
Bronx, N.Y.

As you enter The Bent Spoon, a Princeton ice cream shop, the decadent smell of organic ice cream wafts over you, making it tempting to taste the flavors. The ice cream flavors are written on small pieces of cardboard above the counter, giving off a family business feel.

The streets of Princeton include many stores that attract customers from all over the town. Some of the best, however, are ice cream stores. Everyone loves a tasty ice cream cone on a hot summer day, right? For Princeton locals, stores like The Bent Spoon and Thomas Sweet satisfy that craving. Continue reading →