Rally 'Round the Cannon: A Podcast from Columnist Gregg Lange '70

Tomorrow and Tomorrow ... : Gregg Lange '70 reviews the history of campus planning at Princeton from the dawn of coeducation through today. (Part 2 of 2)

Rally 'Round the Cannon - 3.18.15

When there’s magic in sports, suspect a magician — or at least a really good  coach. Gregg Lange '70 reviews some of the Tigers' coaching greats.

Rally 'Round the Cannon - 4.1.15

Gregg Lange '70 looks at Princetonians in the Civil Rights Movement, on campus and beyond.

Rally 'Round the Cannon - 4.22.15

All the Tools: Columnist Gregg Lange ’70 highlights Princeton’s tradition of multitalented mathematicians and scientists.

Rally 'Round the Cannon - 5.13.15

Join the Club: Columnist Gregg Lange ’70 scans the blooming
garden of club sports, from kendo to ultimate Frisbee.

Rally 'Round the Cannon - 6.3.15

Gregg Lange ’70 highlights AlumniCorps, PICS, and the “wide world of selflessness.”

Rally 'Round the Cannon - 7.8.15

In the first episode in our new format, history columnist Gregg Lange ’70 and digital editor Brett Tomlinson talk about the Billington brothers, David ’50 and James ’50, the famous cannon hoax of 1969, other notable campus pranks, the selflessness of Princeton’s Medal of Honor recipients, a new Mudd Library exhibit celebrating the 75th anniversary of WPRB, and more.

Rally ’Round the Cannon: The Brothers Billington, Campus Pranks, and More

In this game-day edition of the podcast, Gregg Lange ’70 takes a closer look at the Princeton University Band, Ivy League fashion, Princeton Charlie, and the thankfully brief adventures of “Sue Pyne.”

Rally 'Round the Cannon: Tiger Band, Princeton Charlie, and More

In this edition of the podcast, we talk about a cynical student protest by “future veterans” in 1936, whether or not Aaron Burr Jr. 1772’s reputation is worth rehabilitating, and three alumni with historical footnotes attached to their names — Alexander Benson 1894, Moe Berg ’23, and Harrison Goldin ’57.

Rally 'Round the Cannon: Future Veterans, Aaron Burr, and Historical Footnotes

In this episode, Gregg Lange ’70 and Brett Tomlinson talk about WPRB, the men’s basketball team’s one-night-only return to Dillon Gym (Nov. 21), and memorable gifts from the University to students serving in World War II. 

Rally 'Round the Cannon: Basketball's Return to Dillon, WPRB, and More

From the New South occupation of 1969 to the recent Nassau Hall sit-in, we take a brief look at student demonstrations at Princeton during the last half century. Also in this episode, Whig-Clio celebrates its 250th birthday, and Triangle marks 85 years at McCarter. 

Rally ’Round the Cannon: A Brief History of Student Protests, Whig-Clio at 250, and More

In this episode, Gregg Lange ’70 explores the workings of a liberal arts college, the addition of programs and departments over time, and the rare example of a department that disappeared. 

Rally ’Round the Cannon: Princeton as a Liberal Arts College, the Disappearing Department, and More

In this episode, we talk about some of the multifaceted contributions of alumni featured in our Lives Lived and Lost issue, Gregg explains the approach he took in examining how Woodrow Wilson is memorialized on campus, and we ask a question about Princeton athletes who’ve ranked among the world’s best in their sports.

'Rally Round the Cannon: Lives With Meaning, Wilson’s Legacies, and the World’s Best Athletes

In this episode of the Rally ’Round the Cannon podcast, we touch on a handful of Princeton history stories and notable alumni mentioned in the March 2 issue.

Rally 'Round the Cannon: PAW-pourri -- Kennan ’25, Lightman ’70, King, and More

Inspired by Julian McPhillips ’68’s Fitzgerald Museum in Montgomery, Ala., we take a virtual tour around the United States, stopping in at museums, memorials, and historical sites linked to Princetonians.

Rally ’Round the Cannon: Road Trip!

In this episode, Gregg talks about his favorite claustrophobically mesmerizing staircase,  Princeton’s prowess in physics and astrophysics, and his column about Jewish life on campus in the 1920s and ’30s.

Rally ’Round the Cannon: Cleveland Tower, Princeton Physics, and Jewish Life

Remember statistics, the disappearing department? Well, to Gregg’s delight, it is alive, well, and possibly growing. Also, we take a look at meals at Commons, from the days of gray-ish meat and shepherd’s pie. Share your favorite campus dining memories in the comments.

Rally 'Round the Cannon: Princeton Statistics in the Era of Big Data; Dining at Commons

With Memorial Day approaching, we talk about Princeton’s World War II veterans, featured in the magazine and online with the May 11 issue. Also, Gregg notes that Woodrow Wilson’s larger-than-life image isn’t the only reason why the Wilcox Hall mural should give us pause.  

Rally 'Round the Cannon: Princetonians in World War II

In this episode, we look at a decades-old issue that’s back in the news: students’ cars on campus. Also, Gregg tips his hat to two of Princeton’s most accomplished coaches, Peter Farrell and Fred Samara. 


Rally 'Round the Cannon: Cars on Campus, and Two Legendary Track Mentors

As the publication year comes to a close, we offer a few summer reading picks — including the Class of 2020's "pre-read" book, by Danielle Allen '93. 

Rally 'Round the Cannon: Summer Reading, History Edition

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Rally 'Round the Cannon: A Podcast from Columnist Gregg Lange '70

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