Princeton drops early decision program The Princeton University Admissions Office announced Monday that the university would drop the early decision program from its admissions process.
This announcement comes one week after Harvard made a similar announcement regarding its own admissions process.
Cass Cliatt, Princeton University spokesperson, said Princeton officials had been considering a move in this direction for several years but had agreed that "it would be difficult to make this decision unilaterally."
She added that while Princeton's decision was not "in any way dependent," upon that of Harvard, the announcement last week "was a factor in our review process."
Cliatt said Princeton believed early decision admission disadvantaged lower-income students and hoped that eliminating early decision would make the admissions process more fair.
"We really do believe this is the best way to level the playing field for all our prospective students," Cliatt said.
-- Compiled by Max Hall and Stephanie Fees
University student died from strain of meningitis not usually linked to outbreaks
According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control Monday, the strain of meningitis that led to the death of a University student last week was menigococcus serogroup B, a strain that cannot be prevented by vaccination.
According to Student Health director Dr. James C. Turner, the meningitis vaccine that has been administered to 95 percent of the student body prevents four out of the five meningitis strains, known as serotypes. The vaccine does not prevent serotype B.
"This is not a vaccine failure," Turner said. "She was infected with bacteria that is not prevented by a vaccine."
Turner added that serotype B is an uncommon strain on college campuses.
"This type causes isolated and sporadic cases," Turner said. "We have no fear of a larger outbreak."
Since this type of meningitis cannot be prevented by the meningitis vaccine, Turner recommended "common sense" hygienic practices, such as washing hands frequently and not sharing drinks or cigarettes.
Turner also urged students to get flu shots this year.
"There is evidence that other respiratory infections, like the flu, can make you more susceptible to meningitis," Turner said.
--Compiled by Margaret Bonner
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