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Florence makes U. is third undergraduate institution to establish it rain in NJ Federalist Society chapter Senior Writer

After wreaking havoc in the Carolinas, Hurricane Florence continued to move north into the tri-state area as a “low-pressure system,” bringing with it the rain that hit Princeton yesterday afternoon. Given recent heavy rainfall in the area, Princeton could see some f looding, but it’s not predicted to be dangerous according to NJ Advance Media.

“People in the area should watch out for f looding in their basement,” warned University geosciences professor Gabriel Vecchi, who specializes in extreme weather events and hurricane activity.

Commenting on the widespread concern that hurricanes are getting worse as a result of global warming, Vecchi cautioned people not to oversimplify the factors behind Hurricane Florence, which has left at least 31 people dead, including a baby, according to The New York Times.

“One of the key questions is, ‘Are there more hurricanes or does it just seem like more hurricanes? ’” he said. “As someone who studies the field, it’s not yet clear whether hurricane activity in the Atlantic has increased in frequency, or if we just have better recordings as time goes on.”

Vecchi explained that because hurricanes have been happening long before recorded history began, any data we have on hurricane frequency is too recent and too dependent on technological innovations to indicate a change in hurricane activity.

He added that scientists do expect tropical storms to become wetter as global warming continues since warmer air holds more water. He also talked about the relationship between sea level rise and storm impacts.

“The sea level has been rising,” explained Vecchi, “and one of the hotspots for sea level rise is the MidAtlantic, meaning that Vir-

ginia and the Carolinas are seeing more [storms] than other places.”

The most obvious cause for rising sea levels are the melting ice caps, but Vecchi also said that the Mid-Atlantic’s hotspot status has been thousands of years in the making.

“For the past 10,000 years, our continental plate has been rebounding off an ice shelf in Canada, so the East Coast is still settling,” Vecchi explained.

“It’s like someone jumping off a canoe: When the person jumps, the canoe moves away from the direction they jump in.”

Even if the hurricanes themselves do not become more severe, the rising sea levels will cause the storm surges from the hurricanes to worsen. This explains why the Mid-Atlantic was particularly vulnerable to Hurricane Florence’s storm surge and subsequent f looding.

Although Princeton won’t experience Hurricane Florence as anything else than a couple of days of rain, the University community has been directly impacted by the storm.

Many students’ hometowns have been affected, and still more students have friends and family in the areas hit by the hurricane.

“The storm has passed, but it’s almost like the worst part of the storm is happening now because of the f looding,” said Colton Casto ’21. Casto is from Wilmington, N.C., a city that has been cut off from the rest of the state by the f looding.

Casto’s family lives about five miles inland and was able to make it through the storm safely. His family is now dealing with the aftermath of the hurricane.

“We haven’t had power for two or three days now, and we have pumps in the basement. But because of shortages we’re running out of gasoline, and soon we won’t have anything to power the generator that’s powering those pumps,” Casto said. “I don’t know if my home will be the same.”

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Hurrican Florence as seen from the International Space Station on Sept. 12.

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Matt Franck, the Federalist Society advisor, spoke at an Antonin Scalia roundtable in February 2016.

By Nick Shashkini The Federalist Society, a nationwide organization of conservatives and libertarians with chapters in hundreds of law schools across the country, now has a chapter at the University.

The University has become the third undergraduate institution after Rice University and Hillsdale College with a chapter of the organization.

Typically, the Federalist Society only has a presence in law schools, but a collaboration between Akhil Rajasekar ’21 and Robert

George, Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program, made the University’s chapter possible.

“I realized that I wanted to be part of the society, but realized that I couldn’t because we didn’t have a chapter in Princeton as we don’t have a law school,” Rajasekar said.

So Rajasekar reached out to the Federalist Society, which adheres to the philosophy of constitutional originalism, and asked if the University could start a chapter, and the society said yes.

“We got Professor Robert

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George as the faculty advisor, as well as Keith Whittington and Matt Franck of the Witherspoon Institute,” Rajasekar said.

The University’s chapter is now fully functional and accepting members, with 40 students already in the Society. All of its events will be open to everyone, and interested students can stay updated through the club’s Twitter account (@PrincetonFedSoc).

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ODUS Kardashian Klub kicks broadens off its second semester social media

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Taking a more whimsical approach to social media, the University welcomed the Class of 2022 with a playful music video featuring current students dancing on Powers Field.

This Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studentssponsored video features a cappella groups, dance companies, orientation leaders, and students from all parts of campus, as they all sing along to a Princeton parody of Taylor Swift’s “22.”

“We don’t know about you, but we sure want to,” a student sings. “Everything will be alright, if we just keep dancing like we’re ’22.”

This type of approach to social media is relatively new for ODUS. According to Deputy Dean of Undergraduate Students Thomas Dunne, ODUS’s social media presence was previously more pragmatic, targeting student organization leaders and sharing announcements and information about events.

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On Monday, Sept. 17, the Kardashian Lifestyle Klub hosted its first study break of the year, complete with Kourtney-style nutella naan and a viewing of the most recent episode of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.”

Klub presidents Kristen Starkowski GS and Allegra Martschenko ’20 founded the group in March 2018.

Since then, the club has expanded to a membership of about 150 people on GroupMe. “For me, it was halfway a joke,” Martschenko said, describing the early days of the club.

“When I first started, I was hoping for maybe 20 people,” Starkowski added.

However, the club has exceeded both Martschenko and Starkowski’s expectations. The club has thrived as an outlet for stress and as an opportunity to escape academics, members said. Through the Kardashian Klub, Martschenko explained that they are building a community for students

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who need a breather from academics.

Both presidents were surprised by the amount of attention they received as a result of the club.

“The Princeton community has been really supportive and energetic about it,” noted Starkowski.

Even alumni have reached out to express enthusiasm, she said.

Despite the newness of the Kardashian Klub, it has already solidified a number of traditions and events. Members’ personal recreations of famous Kardashian pictures are featured on the club’s Instagram account, and the club also hosts trivia competitions with Kardashian-themed prizes.

Last spring, the club organized a trip to Harlem, where students visited different shopping boutiques and met with a fashion expert to discuss the culture and history of celebrity fashion.

Starkowski said that they hope to do similar trips every semester. Over the summer, Starkowski even attended an event See KARDASHIAN page 2

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where she took a selfie with Kourtney Kardashian and was featured on her Snapchat story. She joked that she received “national press coverage.”

In the coming year, the president’s plan to increase the physical fitness component of the club, in addition to the “Bod Squad” they started last year. Through a partnership with Mathey College,

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the club received a number of Flex passes to attend fitness classes and to emulate the health component of the Kardashian lifestyle.

One of the club’s newest members is Casey Sim ’22, who was excited to find a relaxing environment on campus.

“Lots of clubs are so goal-oriented,” said Sim. “It’s okay to destress once in a while, and do something that’s just fun. It’s nice to treat yourself.”

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Kardashian Lifestyle Klub hosts first meeting of this academic year, featuring an episode of “Keeping Up With The Kardashians”

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such as George W. Bush and Donald Trump. The conservative magawzine, The Weekly Standard, called the Federalist Society “the premier vetting institution for Republican judicial appointments to the federal judiciary.”

Rajasekar said one of the primary goals of the chapter will be representing viewpoints that may be underrepresented in the Uni-

versity community. He said the chapter plans to further discourse by bringing in speakers and hosting panels and debates.

According to Rajasekar, the Society’s specific focuses include the Constitution, the rule of law, the “principles of American justice,” and the Declaration of Independence.

Leaders of College Democrats and College Republicans talked to the ‘Prince’ about the introduction of the Federalist Society on campus.

“We value and we uphold the value of free speech.

They have every right to be here and talk and discuss the issues that are relevant to their group,” said Sebastian Quiroz ’20, the president of the College Democrats. “That being said, of course many of the values that are upheld by the Federalist Society, not the least of which is a textual interpretation of the constitution, are antithetical to the values of most of the members of the Princeton College Democrats.”

Quiroz told the ‘Prince’ that he welcomes debates on legal issues with the Federalist Society chapter and extended an invitation to the Society to debate legal issues.

Quiroz is a member of the ‘Prince’ editorial board.

Will Crawford ’20, the president of College Republicans, was enthusiastic about the group’s potential to bring in speakers to promote ideas about constitutionalism. Though there are no plans for collaborations between the Federalist So-

ciety and College Republicans, he thinks it’s likely that there will eventually be opportunities for doing so.

“In my experience in the past organizing speakers and smaller group things like discussions, usually if there are other similar kinds of groups that would be interested in co-hosting, people are usually enthusiastic about that,” he said.

The Federalist Society will be hosting its first event on Nov. 7, featuring former clerk of Justice Antonin Scalia, Ed Whelan.

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Now, however, ODUS posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram showcase student involvement and chronicle campus renovation through a cultivated social media presence.

“We started, in a serendipitous way, developing a particular voice,” Dunne said.

This new voice includes the use of “unruly” hashtags like #tshirtsonf leek and #princetagram, as well as humorous gifs.

“It’s a great way to connect with students and create ways for students to get involved on campus,” Dunne said.

Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Students and Manager of Strategic Communications Bryant Blount also views ODUS’s social media presence as a central way to share messages and content that touch the lives of many students.

In addition to posting, ODUS also comments on

student posts and responds to comments, participating in the conversation.

“This is exactly what we do when we’re walking across Cannon Green and running into students we work with,” said Blount.

“We’re Princeton staff, and alums, and recent grads.

We are with you.”

For the Class of 2022 welcome video, student orientation leaders, according to Orientation co-chair Evelyn Wu ’19, had approached ODUS with the idea for a fun, engaging way to make the incoming first-years feel welcome: a parody of Taylor Swift’s hit song “22.”

ODUS supported the initiative from its inception and played a guiding role in recruiting interested student groups.

Members from eight different a cappella groups — including the Nassoons, Tigerlilies, Footnotes, and Wildcats — worked together to brainstorm lyrics and coordinate parts. An undergraduate, Nicolas Chae ’21, directed the video.

“We wanted to do some-

thing that had never really been done before, and create a video that encompassed the beautiful campus, student life, and talent that Princeton has to offer,” Chae wrote in a statement.

“It’s not often that universities make an initiative to create content for their students that’s really relatable and funny and not boring or overdone.”

Charlie Coburn ’19, a Footnotes member, sang a solo in the video.

“The hope was to make them feel welcome, and to show that we’re really excited to have them here,” Coburn said. Synthesis of different groups was one of the main points of the video.

“Even though everyone has their niche, people can still get together. There’s a lot of collaboration,” said Amber Lin ’19, who served as music director.

Another aim of the video was to familiarize new students with campus culture. Key locations, such as Frist Campus Center, the McGraw Center for Teach-

ing and Learning, Hoagie Haven, and Wawa, were featured, along with a variety of student activities.

“You get to see these Princeton landmarks,” Wu said.

According to featured students, the video offered a way to get to know the layout of University even before stepping foot on campus.

The video, which was posted to the Class of 2022 Facebook group, received positive comments and feedback from incoming students.

“I thought the video was in really good taste, and fun, and had a welcoming spirit in a genuine way. It talked about all the parts of Princeton people talk about, like Hoagie Haven and not doing their homework,” Josh Eastman ’22 said.

ODUS’s use of social media will continue to evolve in the next year, according to Ian Deas, program coordinator. Upcoming initiatives include expanding use of platforms, relaunch-

ing old platforms, and exploring the use of different accounts for different purposes.

“We’re trying to follow where the energy is,” Dunne said, explaining ODUS’s expansion from Facebook into Twitter and Instagram.

Deas said that ODUS continues to refine its use of social media by following prominent accounts, identifying trends, and reading the news — like a recent New York Times article that mentioned the Class of 2022 welcome video as an example of colleges’ increased use of social media to connect with their students.

The Class of 2022 welcome is also part of a trend that includes college acceptance videos and first-dayof-school documentations.

“There’s so much of marking beginnings and important days and transitions online with social media,” Dunne said.

“It’s a way to welcome them before they even enter FitzRandolph Gate,” Deas said.

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The video, set to Taylor Swift’s “22,” featured a cappella and dance groups.

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The unspoken benefits of Greek life Morgan Lucey

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hen I arrived at Princeton as a wide-eyed freshman, joining a sorority was the last thing on my mind. This was especially true given the broad negative stereotypes that surround Greek life organizations, including that they are entirely focused on social life or that their membership is based on superficial characteristics. During freshman year, however, I realized that many of the upperclassmen whom I most admired were all a part of Greek life, so I decided to go through recruitment on a whim — despite some of those negative stereotypes. Little did I know that joining a sorority would be one of the most integral of my experiences at Princeton.

For 20 percent of students on campus, next week represents an important time of fall semester: sorority and fraternity recruitment. The students who decide to join a Greek organization at the end of the process will likely find that it offers a much more comprehensive support system on campus than previously expected.

The first aspect of this support system is simply the existence of a new community on campus. It can be hard to make friends here, and without the cushion of lifelong friends or family, Princeton can be a pretty lonely place.

This problem is resolved if one is on a club or varsity team, dance group, or other student organization, but these groups are often selective and based on a particular set of skills. For those students who lack membership in those groups, freshman year can be spent trying to find a niche.

For many girls, this is where a sorority comes in.

Though membership is also selective, it is based on girls’ fit with the group, rather than talents they may possess. Like any group, it can be disappointing if not given admittance, but Greek life organizations nonetheless add another option for students trying to find a sense of community on campus.

When I went through recruitment, I was a member of a varsity sports team. I later left this team because of an injury, and having the support system of my sorority made that transition much easier than it could have been. Though my membership on the team may have been based on a certain skill or achievement, my membership in my sorority was only based on my friendships with other members. This made all the difference in feeling that I was worthy of being part of my sorority when my selfworth as a varsity athlete was ebbing.

The support extends beyond our four years on campus. Many members of Greek life organizations have benefited from the networking and career opportunities provided by alumnus members.

Dionne Chen ’20 credited “the help and advice” of members of her sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta (Theta), for “getting [her] dream internship for next summer.”

She said she benefited from the input of “current Theta members and Theta alums with the firm.” She explained that the former president of her sorority, whom she has never met but who works at the same firm full time, “was so enthusiastic about helping me through the recruiting process.”

Other groups offer the same type of alumnus support, particularly varsity sports teams, but this support is not accessible to all students, despite the fact that knowing current employees

can have a huge impact on the recruiting process. Greek organizations provide a support system for the sometimes-tumultuous four years on campus, which is difficult enough on its own, but they also provide a support system for the even more tumultuous post-graduate years.

That in itself is highly beneficial, but the social support offered by Greek life carries far more serious implications. Most students are aware of how tricky the culture of “going out” can be.

Beyond the sometimes banal task of asking for spots and figuring out where to hang out before the Street, there are complicated social and sometimes sexual dynamics to navigate. There have been many impressive initiatives to combat the negative parts of these dynamics, including asking guests to recite consent pledges and the promotion of the “We Speak” survey, but the most powerful preventative measure remains bystander intervention.

When one is a member of a student organization, the number of people who might be willing to carry out bystander intervention increases significantly. Familiarity with those on the Street increases the number of people who understand one’s habits and characteristics, including individual signs of being too intoxicated to give consent and one’s relationship to another party. It is easier to recognize the situations in which intervention might be needed if one is familiar with the involved parties, and this type of familiarity also increases the confidence and comfort necessary to carry out the interventions. This familiarity applies to both fraternities and sororities — there has been much discussion about how members of all genders can be victims of sexual assault.

Membership in a Greek organization not only encourages people to look out for

one another but also fosters accountability for questionable or predatory actions.

When Aaron Ach ’20 joined a well-known campus fraternity, he found that “there is a difference between people you trust, and people who you trust to do the right thing.

My expectation was that I’d find a group who I trusted, and I absolutely have, but I feel very fortunate that those same men are always striving to do the right thing, even when momentary decisions to do so can be tough.”

Greek life fosters an environment in which members can hold each other accountable for both primary actions and the secondary action of bystander intervention.

In a perfect world, interventions might occur regardless of whether one person knows someone else, but familiarity with one or both parties does make the situation easier to handle. Not only does membership in Greek life increase familiarity with those on the Street, but also it provides increased access to SHARE peers, risk management, and bystander intervention training. For those organizations in which this is not the case, efforts should be taken to make it so.

I have never been able to figure out whether there is actually a stigma surrounding Greek life on campus.

Some people seem to have strong opinions for or against it, whereas others seem to be ironically dismissive. Perhaps it depends on whom you talk to. But no matter whether joining a sorority or fraternity is a good fit for you, it is worth recognizing that they are in fact a positive presence on campus, not least for the comprehensive support system that they offer to many students.

Morgan Lucey is a senior studying neuroscience from Scottsdale, Ariz. She can be reached at mslucey@princeton. edu.

Campus ‘free speech’ is no excuse for enabling hatred

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES president Thomas E. Weber ’89 vice president Craig Bloom ’88 secretary Betsy L. Minkin ’77 treasurer Douglas J. Widmann ’90 Kathleen Crown William R. Elfers ’71 Stephen Fuzesi ’00 Zachary A. Goldfarb ’05 John Horan ’74 Joshua Katz Kathleen Kiely ’77 Rick Klein ’98 James T. MacGregor ’66 Alexia Quadrani Marcelo Rochabrun ’15 Richard W. Thaler, Jr. ’73 Lisa Belkin ‘82 Francesca Barber trustees emeriti Gregory L. Diskant ’70 Jerry Raymond ’73 Michael E. Seger ’71 Annalyn Swan ’73

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here is likely no more contentious sociopolitical issue on college campuses today than free speech, and Princeton is no exception. In terms of institutional policy, at least, the University is decidedly free speech absolutist; accordingly, President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 selected the book “Speak Freely: Why Universities Must Defend Free Speech” by politics professor Keith Whittington as the 2018–19 Pre-read. According to the University, “Speak Freely” “presents a thoughtful examination of free speech and its essential role in the truth-seeking mission of colleges and universities.”

An examination of free speech provoked by works like this year’s Pre-read is surely a healthy exercise for incoming Princetonians.

But the broader free speech debate on campus — between supposedly pro-free-speech conservative students and their suppressive liberal peers — is an ideological farce, driven by alt-right figures who are enabled by irresponsible students.

On campuses throughout the United States, some student groups, which claim the label “conservative,” paint their university’s stance on hate speech as a reflection of the school’s broader position on free inquiry and de-

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mocracy. Hence, they invite heinous ideologues to campus to test their university’s tolerance for expressions of hatred and white supremacy.

The most infamous, oft-cited example of the campus free-speech conflict took place at UC Berkeley last year. In February of 2017, Milo Yiannopoulos, former editor of the alt-right Breitbart News, came to speak at Berkeley per an invitation from the school’s College Republicans organization. But an aggressive protest forced the university to cancel the event. Protesters and school officials claimed Yiannopoulos planned to identify undocumented Berkeley students by name during his anticipated speech; Yiannopoulos denied the charge.

Despite the destruction provoked by Yiannopoulos’s pres-

ence and his alleged plan to call out undocumented students, the Berkeley Patriot, a conservative student organization, audaciously invited the alt-right figure back to the school to speak in September 2017 (Yiannopoulos’s second appearance at Berkeley was anticlimatically brief). Defending the invitation, a member of the Berkeley Patriot said to The Daily Californian: “We don’t want to seem like we support someone like Milo, because we don’t. We’re simply inviting him because free speech is protected.”

In other words, this student group, despite not even supporting Yiannopoulos, believed the best way to stand up for academic free speech was to invite back to campus a white supremacist who could have put the lives of undocumented Berkeley students — and

others — in jeopardy. If that’s what constitutes free speech to some students, then I want no part in it.

As a democratic society, we must condemn and protest speech — no matter how legally protected — that targets people for their identities, citizenship status, and basic humanity. And if the Berkeley Patriot and other conservative student organizations truly believed in free speech, they would spend their time planning events in which they would engage with non-conservative campus groups in a discourse rooted in productive exchange and mutual respect.

Beyond Berkeley’s Yiannopoulos fiasco, other examples of campus free speech strife abound and follow a similar pattern: Conservative students invite an alt-right agitator to speak, liberal students are rightly livid and repulsed, cam-

pus officials must achieve the balance between “free speech rights” and basic human decency when deciding whether or not to allow the invitation. And ultimately, the speech offers nothing useful, promotes hatred and bigotry, sows further ideological division, provokes an intense clash between liberal protesters and conservative students, or, in the best cases, is canceled in advance.

Free speech is at once a crucial foundation of a liberal arts, truthseeking education and a profound moral responsibility. Consequently, I encourage first-year Princetonians to consider this year’s Pre-read and the fundamental importance of free speech on campus — but more importantly, I urge the Class of 2022 to refrain from exploiting free speech as a mechanism of cruelty and hatred.

Samuel Aftel is a junior from East Northport, N.Y. He can be reached at saftel@princeton.edu.

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The NFL draft: A Princeton perspective

By Jack Graham and David Xin

Associate Sports Editor and Head Sports Editor

Princeton graduates are known for the diverse professional careers they pursue. While professional sports may not top that list, today we revisit the Tigers that accomplished their dreams of breaking into the NFL. Chad Kanoff ’18 After a record-setting season that saw Kanoff break the Princeton record for passing yards, the Bushnell Cup-winning quarterback added to his Princeton legacy last spring when he signed with the Arizona Cardinals. Kanoff broke the Princeton and Ivy League single-season completion percentage, broke the Princeton pass efficiency, and tied the Ivy League record for most 400-yard passing games (three) and 300-yard passing games (eight) among other accomplishments. Kanoff looks ready to pick up where he left off at Princeton, throwing a touchdown in his first preseason game. One of

four quarterbacks to see action that game, Kanoff threw the only touchdown pass of the game to lead Arizona to a 24–17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Seth DeValve ’16 Despite missing a significant number of games as a junior and senior at Princeton due to an injury, DeValve enjoyed a productive collegiate career as a tight end and wide receiver. He finished his Princeton career with 122 receptions and 1,336 receiving yards, good for 10th and 13th all-time respectively in University record books. Drafted in the fourth round by the Cleveland Browns in 2016, DeValve has spent his first two years in the league with one of the worst-performing teams in NFL history. Nonetheless, he has had success as a tight end, with 43 receptions, 522 yards, and three touchdowns in two seasons. He also made headlines last season as the first white NFL player to kneel with his black teammates as part of the national anthem protests.

Caraun Reid ’14 Throughout his Princeton career, Reid, a defensive tackle, was one of the most dominant defensive players in the Ivy League. A member of the All-Ivy League first team for three consecutive seasons, he helped lead Princeton to an Ivy League title in 2013 with

11 tackles for a loss and 6.5 sacks on the season.

He was drafted by the Lions in 2014 and has since then played for the Chargers, the Redskins, and, most recently, the Colts.

Mike Catapano ’13 Catapano, a defensive lineman, was also named to an All-Ivy team three times in his career at

Princeton. As a senior, he led the Ivy League in sacks with 12, and was second in the league in tackles for a loss with 15.5.

Drafted by the Chiefs, he played two seasons for the Chiefs and another two for the Jets, starting in four games for them in 2016.

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WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

Women’s volleyball wins Cherry & White Classic with 2–1 finish

By Matthew Fuller Staff Writer

Princeton’s women’s volleyball (7–4 overall) had a lot of positive takeaways from its three-game weekend at the Cherry & White Classic at McGonigle Hall in Philadelphia. Princeton defeated New Hampshire (4–10) on Friday and Maryland (9–3) on Saturday before falling to Temple (3–9).

Against New Hampshire, Princeton dropped the first set 22–25, but won the next three to win the match. Junior right side hitter Maggie O’Connell, the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year, led the Tigers with 18 kills, and was supported by sophomore middle blocker Clare Lenihan and senior middle blocker Nnenna Ibe, who combined for 22 kills and eight blocks.

The real key to Princeton’s victory was its defense, which recorded 96 digs in the win. Freshman defensive specialist Cameron Dames led with 28 digs, and sophomore outside hitter Alexa Underwood contributed 23 digs of her own.

The next match took place at 2 p.m. on Saturday as Princeton took on Maryland, its second Big Ten opponent of the year.

Princeton successfully knocked off Northwestern (10–2) in the season opener, but won an even more thrilling match against the Terrapins three sets to

two.

The Tigers won the first two sets, but Maryland clawed back, erasing Princeton’s lead by winning the third and fourth sets. In the final set, Princeton gained a 14–12 advantage before Maryland won the next two points to tie it up. Lenihan won the next point for Princeton with her 13th kill of the match, before Maryland lost the set 16–14 on a hitting error.

Junior outside hitter Devon Peterkin led Princeton’s effort with 16 kills and 20 digs in the match, while O’Connell added 14 kills and hit an efficient .303. Senior middle blocker Caroline Sklaver added six blocks while junior setter Jessie Harris contributed 60 assists in the win.

In the next game against Temple, a 3–1 loss, head coach Sabrina King ’01 used most of the reserves after

the tiring thriller against Maryland. Still, the Tigers won the first set handily, 25–18, before dropping the next three sets. The second and third sets were close, as Temple edged the Tigers 28–26 and 25–23.

Princeton led Temple 5–3 in aces, but committed eight more errors, the difference in the fourth set. Sklaver led the Tigers with 17 kills and two aces.

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sha Skov added 16 kills and Ibe led the team with six of Princeton’s eight blocks in the game.

After gaining confidence in the Maryland victory, the Tigers look to be in good shape headed into next weekend, when they’ll begin the Ivy League season against rival Penn (3–8) back in Philadelphia. The match will be streamed live on ESPN+ at 7 p.m.

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