SPEAR hosts discussion on women’s experiences in prison; U. releases campus security and fire safety statistics

The Daily Princetonian Staff

Today’s Briefing:

Content warning: The following article contains mention of sexual assault and suicide.

SPEAR EVENT: On Sept. 26, Students for Prison Education, Abolition, and Reform (SPEAR) hosted a screening of Val Kiebala’s documentary “Us Too: Women Silenced Behind Bars Speak Out” about Cynthia Alvarado, a formerly incarcerated woman, and her experience with the U.S. carceral system. The Daily Princetonian sat down with Alvarado after the event to ask her how Princeton students can get involved. Alvarado said that education is a crucial step toward reform and implored students to attend events like SPEAR’s to get involved with prison and criminal justice reform.

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Content warning: The following article contains mention of rape and sexual violence.

FIRE SAFETY REPORT: The University Department of Public Safety published its annual security report on Thursday, releasing statistics about reported crime on campus in 2021, citing dozens of incidents of sexual misconduct, 11 burglaries, 42 motor vehicle thefts, four minor kitchen fires, and one hate crime.

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Ivy Club.
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THE HALF-BAKED PLAN TO REIMAGINE UPPERCLASS DINING CAN'T WORK WITHOUT BROAD STUDENT INPUT: The currently proposed change would allow all upperclassmen to swipe at any eating club or co-op five times a week. The 146th Editorial Board writes that although it is important to improve the upperclassmen dining experience, “these options must be generated by the student body, not the administration.”

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THERE ARE STILL TOO MANY PROBLEMS WITH PRINCETON'S ISOLATION PROTOCOL: Columnist Ndeye Thioubou argues that Princeton’s COVID-19 isolation policies make what is already a stressful time for students who test positive even more stressful. Upon testing positive herself, Thioubou describes facing difficulties every step of the way, from dropping off her test, to attending classes, to living with a roommate. Thioubou writes, “If Princeton truly cares about the well-being of its community, then it should consider making sensible changes to the current COVID protocols.”

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From Sports:

Carril led the Tigers to 13 Ivy League championships as the head coach.
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From Sports:

PETE CARRIL: Princeton celebrated the life and legacy of Pete Carril, the men’s basketball coach for 29 years, on Friday Sept. 30 at Jadwin Gymnasium. Former players, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83, and Carril’s daughter shared their fondest memories of the legendary coach, mentor, and teacher at the event.

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