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A sobering reminder of the importance of preventative healthcare has emerged from the Princeton University community. A local blogger, known as “TB,” recently received a diagnosis of malignant melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, but thanks to routine screenings, it was caught early enough for a full recovery.
The diagnosis came as a surprise, as the melanoma presented as a seemingly innocuous freckle on the top of TB’s foot – one that had been present for years. It was during a regular, six-month dermatology check-up that the dermatologist noticed a slight change in size, prompting a biopsy that confirmed the diagnosis. TB emphasizes that many people believe they are too young to be concerned. One of the highest-risk groups for melanoma is actually women under 30.
“Go to the dermatologist. Get checked regularly. Always use sunscreen,” TB implores, offering a potentially life-saving message.
Princeton Athletics Weekend preview: Hockey Takes Center Stage
Beyond this personal health update, a busy weekend of athletics is planned on Princeton’s campus, with a significant focus on hockey – encompassing men’s, women’s, and field hockey competitions.
The Princeton field hockey team will conclude its regular season on Saturday at noon against Columbia. Currently ranked fifth in Division I by the NFHCA coaches’ poll and third in RPI, the Tigers boast an remarkable record of eight wins against fellow RPI Top 20 teams. An NCAA tournament berth is virtually assured, with the team vying for a potential hosting role in the first two rounds. The team enters Saturday’s game on an eight-game winning streak, bolstered by the recent recognition of Izzy Morgan (Ivy League Offensive Player of the Week) and Ottilie Sykes (Ivy Defensive Co-Player of the Week). Notably, Olympic medalist Beth yeager is the only senior starter on the squad.
Adding a lighthearted note,team members are reportedly still buzzing about TB’s impromptu performance of “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” during a bus karaoke session following a recent game at Brown. Other musical highlights included senior tri-captain Ella Hampson’s rendition of “Someone Like You” and a duet of “Don’t Go Breakin’ My Heart” by Yeager and Helena große.
Doubleheaders at Baker Rink
Baker Rink will be a hub of activity this weekend, hosting a total of four hockey games across two doubleheaders. On Friday, the women’s team will face RPI at 3 p.m., followed by the men’s game against Alaska-Fairbanks at 7 p.m. The same schedule will repeat on Saturday, with the women taking on Union and the men again facing Alaska-fairbanks.
New Princeton women’s hockey head coach Courtney Kessel secured her first career win last weekend with a 4-2 victory at Brown.Both RPI and Union suffered sweeps in their respective ECAC openers.
Princeton Men’s Hockey Opens Season Against Distant Opponent
The Princeton men’s hockey team will kick off its regular season against Alaska-Fairbanks, a team that traveled 4,318 miles to compete at Baker Rink. While Alaska-Fairbanks currently holds a 2-6-0 record, the team has demonstrated competitive spirit, splitting games against Quinnipiac and Michigan Tech. A curious aside: TB noted that the Alaska-Fairbanks athletics website highlighted its shooting team’s third-place finish at Air Force, with Georgia Southern and TCU taking the top two spots – a seemingly random detail. princeton previously secured a 2-0 exhibition win against Simon Fraser last week.
