This Week in History...

March 24, 1999:

Trenton, N.J.

The New Jersey State Assembly finally passed a much debated law that benefited New Jerseyans everywhere. On this day, the State officially barred the reference of New Jersey unless it is called a toxic oil refinery or “the armpit of America.”

March 27, 1812:

Washington, D.C.

The growing war with Britain came to a climax as the Lobster Backs burned down 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue. It was a white house, but not the Presidents’ residence. U.S. troops responded with a keg of whoopass.

March 28, 1972:

Lawrenceville, N.J.

Four drunkards attempted to play a game of Ping Pong while being inebriated. The game never got underway as the students realized throwing the ball into cups was a lot more entertaining. Beer Pong was born at Rider College.

March 30, 1964

Princeton, N.J.

A group of students from Rider College invaded the grounds of Princeton University. The students attempted to catch black squirrels to bring to Rider and painted many statues and students cranberry. They were never caught, and those snots at Princeton since have held a grudge against Rider.