Articles
Letters to Strangers seeks to destigmatize mental illness
Diana Chao ’21 founded a global nonprofit called Letters to Strangers when she was just a sophomore in high school. Now there are over 20 chapters of the organization in over 10 countries, with one chapter here at the University.
Former Palestinian Authority prime minister, former diplomats discuss Israeli elections in panel discussion
In the March 28 event, “Up to the Minute Panel: Implications of the Israeli Elections,” Ambassador Ryan Crocker, former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, Kuwait, and Lebanon; Salam Fayyad, former prime minister of the Palestinian Authority; and Kurtzer discussed the upcoming Israeli election and the worldwide effects it could have.
"No US War on Venezuela Vigil" takes place in Palmer Square
Monday, March 11 at 5:00 pm The Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA), a Princeton-based grassroots organization, held an hour-long protest against United States intervention in Venezuela, which the group’s website referred to as a “vigil.” The protesters handed out flyers urging supporters to contact their members of Congress to advocate for the Prohibiting Military Action in Venezuela Act, which would block funds for American intervention and prevent the administration from taking military action without Congressional approval.
Students organize first international TigerTrek
Ron Miasnik ’22 and Daniella Cohen ’22 planned the first international TigerTrek. Over Intersession 2020, 15 students will travel to Israel, the nation with the most venture capitalist funding per capita of any country in the world. Participants will spend a week exploring both the entrepreneurial and cultural aspects of Israeli life. Program participants will be selected at the beginning of next school year.
Princeton Fire Department considering hiring paid firefighters for the first time since 1788
In 2017, The Daily Princetonian reported that five University students served as volunteers. Now, according to Gregory, only one University student currently volunteers for the fire department.
U. ASL interpreters provide more support than meets the eye
Alicia Van Cleve and Victoria Rodriguez Mitchell, the ASL interpreters for Alik Zalmover ’22, wonder if people ever think that they are the first-year’s moms or sisters when the three walk around campus together.
Uber, Lyft limited to campus perimeter
A longstanding University policy limiting Uber, Lyft, and taxi access to campus is now being enforced, affecting countless students, staff, and faculty who rely on these ride services. The change will prevent transportation services from entering campus between the Elm Drive kiosks.
Lisa Frelinghuysen considers Supreme Court’s influence on reproductive rights
Frelinghuysen, a former law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and current Planned Parenthood of New York City board member, spoke about reproductive rights at an event sponsored by Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice (PSRJ) on Nov 14.
After 50 years, Teacher Preparation certificate earners reflect on program
Over the past 50 years, 1,042 students have graduated from the University’s Program in Teacher Preparation, which earns them a Princeton certificate and leads to New Jersey teaching certification.
New group J-Lats celebrates students with both Jewish, Latinx heritage
On Friday, Oct. 12, at 7:30 p.m., Latin American flags adorned the walls of the Center for Jewish Life. Information sheets detailing the different countries and their Jewish communities adorned the dining hall tables, and about 300 people filled the CJL to attend the first Latinx Shabbat.
