Daily Newsletter: January 29, 2024
'Life is not always fair, especially for leaders': Your Daily 'Prince' Briefing
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'Life is not always fair, especially for leaders': Your Daily 'Prince' Briefing
16 additional Art Museum objects connected to art smuggler alumnus: Your Daily 'Prince' Briefing
After the elections for the Center for Jewish Life (CJL) held on Dec. 5 and 6, The Daily Princetonian sat down with incoming CJL President Stephen Bartell ’25 to discuss his vision for the upcoming year. Bartell’s goals included “a commitment to the value of Jewish pluralism” as vital to upholding inclusivity at the CJL, especially as the conflict in Israel and Palestine continues.
Higher rents and eviction proceedings — even those that do not result in evictions — are linked to increased mortality, according to a new study by researchers at the University’s Eviction Lab and the Census Bureau.
Recently published provenance records from the Princeton University Art Museum have linked 16 additional artifacts in its collections to accused art smuggler Edoardo Almagià ’73.
President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 released his eighth annual State of the University letter on Jan. 18. In the letter, he addresses recent public discourse surrounding the conflict in Israel and Palestine, distinguishing the University from peer institutions. He also emphasizes freedom of speech, commitment to diversity, and pursuit of academic excellence.
Nate Howard ’25, vice president of the College Democrats of New Jersey (CDNJ), was preparing to help make an endorsement in the N.J. Senate primary — one of the country’s most closely-watched elections as incumbent Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) faces federal bribery charges — when he joined a call that shocked him.
Wintersession popularity soars with graduate students: Your Daily ‘Prince’ Briefing
Wintersession has become increasingly popular with graduate students. For a myriad of reasons, ranging from partnerships with Graduate Student Government (GSG) to opportunities for community building to free dining hall meals, graduate student registration for Wintersession is up by over 30 percent.
Employees of Labyrinth Books on Nassau Street, the store’s owners, and the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU) signed a voluntary recognition agreement on the evening of Wednesday, Jan. 10, officially marking the unionization of Labyrinth workers.
Ahead of Street Week, Colonial Club announced a new tactic on Tuesday to recruit sophomores: early sign-in, which allows students to begin having meals at the club from the beginning of the semester. This comes as sign-in clubs anticipate increased demand from the Class of 2026, the University’s largest graduating class ever.
Heated Slack exchanges complicate contested GSG DEI officer election: Your Daily 'Prince' Briefing
Wintersession, which is set to begin this year on Monday, Jan. 14, is offering more workshops than ever. Its increased popularity has led to issues with the registration website crashing at opening and the addition of last-minute course offerings to meet the record demand. Additionally, participants this year have access to a new “Wintersession Planner” app.
On Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 10:34 a.m., the owners of Labyrinth Books announced their intention to voluntarily recognize the unionization of their staff with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), according to a press release from Dorothea von Moltke on behalf of herself and the two other owners, Cliff Simms and Peter Simms. Once the agreement is officially signed, the bargaining process will begin. Labyrinth Books will become the second bookstore in New Jersey to unionize, after the Barnes & Noble College Bookstore at Rutgers, which unionized on May 12, 2023.
Graduate Student Government (GSG) executive committee elections came to a close on Dec. 26. The election had five contested positions, including vice president, communications director, and diversity, equity, and inclusion officer. Incumbent Vice President Christopher Catalano GS won the tight race for VP.
Cloister Inn will remain open through the spring semester, despite previous concerns of a potential closure. The eating club’s leadership is pursuing a sophomore ‘takeover’ this spring to ensure its long-term survival.
After heated exchanges by graduate students over Slack complicated the contested election for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer position, the election for the 2024–25 Graduate Student Government Executive Committee closed at midnight on Dec. 26.
Workers at Labyrinth Bookstore file unionization petition, likely to unionize: Your Daily ‘Prince’ Briefing
At 10 a.m. on Dec. 21, employees at Labyrinth Books, located at 122 Nassau Street, opened its doors to the public as usual. But, as customers flowed in to browse, employees gathered together on the floor and announced their intent to unionize.
Professional ice hockey player Adam Johnson’s tragic death by a skate blade to the neck during an Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) game in England on Oct. 28 sent ripples through the sport’s community. Due to the nature of Johnson’s injury, those in the ice hockey community have begun to question the safety of the sport that they love, including members of Princeton's own team.