Today’s Briefing: 

24/7 CPS LINE NOW LIVE, CPS TO HIRE 2 NEW COUNSELORS: On Monday, Nov. 21, a new 24/7 support line from Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) went live. Students can call 609-258-3141 any day of the year — including evenings, weekends, and holidays — and regardless of whether they are currently on campus, to speak with a counselor, according to the CPS website.

The launch of the program arrives after the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and other members of the campus community, including a mental health referendum in the spring 2022 election cycle and the publication of a mental health report on Sept. 19, which advocated for the implementation of a 24/7 counseling line by fall 2023.

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UNIVERSITY DEPLOYS FIRST ELECTRIC BUS, PLANS TO ADD MORE: In late October, the University unleashed its first all-electric bus, with 16 additional buses anticipated to become serviceable through February. The emergence of this fully electric fleet represents part of the University’s first steps to attain net-zero emissions by 2046.

In an interview with The Daily Princetonian, Charlie Tennyson, head of Transportation and Parking Services (TPS) said that the new buses “[are] like stepping out of a 1997 beat up car and stepping into a brand new Tesla.” 

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PRINCETON BLACK STUDENT UNION HOSTS UPENN STUDENTS FOR FOOTBALL, NETWORKING: The Princeton Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the UPenn Black Student League (BSL) when the two schools’ football teams faced off. The groups hosted a variety of joint community-building events at the Carl A. Fields Center on Saturday, Nov. 19.

“An event like this allowed for the blossoming and creating potential lifelong cross-campus connections between the individuals and also both Black communities as a whole,” said Kimberly Cross ’25, who serves as the outreach co-chair of the Princeton BSU.

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STUDENTS DISCUSS HEIGHTENED SURVEILLANCE IN FEEDBACK SESSION WITH ADMINISTRATORS: On Monday, Nov. 21, University students and administrators convened via Zoom for a student feedback session regarding the proposed expansion of security cameras on campus.

Some community members have indicated support for expanded security cameras, while others have expressed concern about increased surveillance on campus, especially with regards to the investigation of nonviolent violations of University policy.

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OPINION | Letter to the Editor: Princeton-Blairstown Center prioritizes community building in CA

“While service has always been integral to the CA orientation week, it has purposefully taken a back seat to community building. PBC’s ropes and challenge course activities, canoeing, problem-solving initiatives, and hikes are intentionally designed to build strong, lasting CA group relationships and bonds,” they write.

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SPORTS

• MEN’S HOCKEY SPLITS SERIES WITH RIT: On Friday, Nov. 25, the men’s hockey team lost 5–3 to RIT before bouncing back with a 5–0 victory on Saturday. Read coverage of highlights from both games here.
• MEN’S BASKETBALL BEATS NORTHEASTERN TO WIN LONDON CLASSIC: The men’s basketball team followed a Thanksgiving victory over Army with a comeback win over Northeastern to emerge victorious in the London Classic. Read coverage of the game here.
• MEN’S WATER POLO ADVANCES TO SECOND ROUND OF NCAA TOURNAMENT: The men’s water polo team eked out an overtime win to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Check out coverage of the momentous game here.

At Your Leisure:

• THE PROSPECT: Get into the spirit with these 10 holiday songs, shows, and movies recommended by contributing writer for The Prospect Tyler Wilson.

• PODCAST: Listen to the latest episode of Daybreak, The Daily Princetonian’s daily news podcast! In today’s episode, Head Podcast Editor Hope Perry ’24 discusses a recent USG feedback session about security cameras on campus and ongoing protests in China.