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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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 by Kia Ghods |
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‘DEI is broken, and everyone knows it’: Differing interpretations of DEI complicate GSG elections
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The Graduate College.
Louisa Gheorghita / The Daily Princetonian
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Today’s Briefing:
‘DEI is broken, and everyone knows it’: Differing interpretations of DEI complicate GSG elections: After heated debates on Slack about the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer election for the ’24–’25 Graduate Student Government Executive Committee at Princeton, the election concluded on Dec. 26. Caridad Estrada GS won with 289 votes, defeating Tegan Mathur GS and Zachary Dulberg GS. The DEI officer role, created two years ago, saw increased graduate student voter participation due to the DEI discussions. Discord on the graduate student Slack channel, particularly following the Oct. 7 attack in Israel by Hamas, had involved Dulberg in intense debates, leading to his temporary suspension from Slack and influencing the election dynamics and DEI discussions at Princeton. The election mirrored broader national discussions about the interpretation and implementation of DEI in higher education institutions.
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Cloister Inn to stay afloat through spring semester: Cloister Inn will remain open through the spring semester, thanks to a fundraising effort that garnered over $100,000 in less than two weeks at the end of 2023. The club’s leadership is publicizing a sophomore ‘takeover’ this spring to boost membership and ensure its long-term viability, offering a $50,000 ‘Membership Fund’ as an incentive for attracting at least 50 new undergraduates. This fund aims to revitalize Cloister Inn with improvements and activities, responding to challenges of declining membership rates since the pandemic.
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Labyrinth owners announce intention to voluntarily recognize unionization of employees: On Jan. 9, Labyrinth Books announced plans to voluntarily recognize their staff’s unionization with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), deviating from a previous statement from the owners. This move would make Labyrinth Books the second bookstore in New Jersey to unionize, and bypasses the need for a National Labor Relations Board election, allowing for quicker commencement of the collective bargaining process. The owners noted that their decision to recognize the union was an opportunity for positive change and greater unity within the bookstore, following employees’ expressed desires for improved transparency, wages, and paid time off.
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OPINION | The academic world can’t let Harvard abstain from the pursuit of truth
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The exterior of Morrison Hall in the evening.
Jean Shin / The Daily Princetonian
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Public Editor Abigail Rabieh ’25 discusses Claudine Gay’s resignation as Harvard University’s president, highlighting the ambiguity and controversy surrounding her departure. Gay’s resignation letter, focusing on her commitment to education without rancor, contrasts with her op-ed claiming her exit was due to “demagogues” undermining Harvard’s core values. However, Gay’s lack of acknowledgment of any personal wrongdoing and the Harvard Corporation’s silence on the specific reasons for her resignation suggests a departure from these stated ideals. The situation reflects a broader issue in higher education, where universities like Harvard and Princeton face challenges in upholding their core mission of truth-seeking amidst external pressures and internal governance issues.
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DATA | As the first snow of the winter arrives across the Northeast, we took a look at the history of the first snow in Princeton
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Snow falls on the streets of University Place.
Aarushi Adlakha / The Daily Princetonian
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Princeton's first snowfall occurred on Jan. 6. The history of the first snowfall each year in Princeton, monitored by various weather stations including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), shows a trend of later snowfalls over time. Data indicates that recent first snowfalls have generally occurred in December or later, with the earliest recorded snowfalls in the region dating back to the late 19th century. The measurements of snowfall, the amount of new snow that has fallen, and snow depth, the total amount of snow on the ground, usually show similar values.
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SPORTS | Women’s basketball opens Ivy League play with easy victory over Cornell
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Junior forward Paige Morton driving the lane against the Big Red.
Photo courtesy of @PrincetonWBB
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The Princeton women’s basketball team opened their Ivy League season with a decisive 79–38 victory over Cornell, led by senior guard Kaitlyn Chen and sophomore guard Madison St. Rose. Chen, with her 15 points and five steals, and St. Rose, leading the scoring with 20 points, played key roles in the team’s dominant performance in both offense and defense. This win sets a strong foundation for the Princeton women's Ivy League campaign, as they aim for their sixth consecutive championship, with upcoming games against Harvard and Dartmouth.
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If you have any feedback or concerns about today’s newsletter, please email managingeditor@dailyprincetonian.com
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Today’s newsletter was copy edited by Bryan Zhang. Illustration by Luiza Chevres. Thank you.
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