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🌱 Patch AM: Princeton To Mark 9/11 With Ceremony At Steel Beam Memorial

Spotted on the Princeton calendar: Rosh Hashanah Family Service

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Good morning Princeton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Princeton plans public 9/11 remembrance at Steel Beam Memorial Friday
  • How did Normani's pop set change Princeton's Lawnparties vibe?
  • How a halftime tweak powered Princeton men's soccer past James Madison

Also on today's calendar: Rosh Hashanah Family Service and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Princeton To Mark 9/11 With Ceremony At Steel Beam Memorial (patch.com) — Princeton residents are invited to a public 9/11 remembrance ceremony Friday at the Steel Beam Memorial on Mt. Lucas Road, featuring honor guards, music, and local faith leaders. Attendees can add loved ones' names and memories to a registry and display photos, while Princeton University will hold a separate noon service in its 9/11 Memorial Garden to honor fallen alumni.
   

2. Normani brings her 'Wild Side' to Princeton's Lawnparties (dailyprincetonian.com) — Normani headlined Princeton University's fall Lawnparties, drawing students to Prospect Avenue and Frist North Lawn for a sunny afternoon of food trucks, club performances, and a rare pop-focused main act. While many attendees didn't know her songs beyond the biggest hits, students still praised the performance and the expanded food options that helped the event run more smoothly than in past years.
   

3. Second-half switch sparks No. 23 men's soccer in 2–0 win over James Madison (dailyprincetonian.com) — Princeton men's soccer stayed unbeaten with a 2–0 home win over James Madison at Roberts Stadium, powered by two second-half goals from senior forward Bardia Hormozi and a six-save shutout from goalkeeper Andrew Samuels. A halftime switch to a 3–5–2 formation helped the Tigers seize control after early pressure from the Dukes and showcased the team's defensive resilience in front of local fans.
   

4. AI can now control fusion plasma faster than humans can react (rocketnews.com) — Researchers at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and Princeton University have built a new AI framework, PACMAN, that can predict and control dangerous plasma instabilities in fusion reactors faster than humans can react. Tested successfully in national fusion experiments, the system coordinates multiple heating systems in real time and could significantly speed up fusion research, highlighting cutting-edge science work tied directly to Princeton.
   

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