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‘Scars remain’: Princeton alumni in Highland Park reflect on a community forever changed

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‘Scars remain’: Princeton alumni in Highland Park reflect on a community forever changed

Hope Perry and Eden Teshome

Several alumni living in the area who were present at the parade during the shooting discuss the effects and aftermath on the Highland Park community. 

Several alumni living in the area who were present at the parade during the shooting discuss the effects and aftermath on the Highland Park community. 

NEWS | 07/23/2022

Princeton professors, alumni react to SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

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Princeton professors, alumni react to SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

Lia Opperman and Isabel Yip

In a majority opinion penned by Princeton University alumnus Justice Samuel Alito ’72, the Supreme Court held Friday that the Constitution does not protect a right to an abortion. As news broke, many Princeton community members joined in the chorus of reproductive rights activists protesting the ruling across the nation, while some conservative alumni and professors lauded the decision.

In a majority opinion penned by Princeton alumnus Justice Samuel Alito ’72, the Supreme Court held Friday that the Constitution does not protect a right to an abortion. As news broke, many Princeton community members joined in the chorus of reproductive rights activists protesting the ruling across the nation, while some conservative alumni and professors lauded the decision.

NEWS | 06/24/2022

On a 'post-Roe era': Princeton professors, alumni in Congress react to leaked SCOTUS opinion draft

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On a 'post-Roe era': Princeton professors, alumni in Congress react to leaked SCOTUS opinion draft

Naomi Hess and Lia Opperman

As the nation grapples with the fallout of the leak, The Daily Princetonian spoke with professors in the history and politics departments and the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), as well as alumni serving in Congress, about their opinions on the draft leak.

As the nation grapples with the fallout of the leak, The Daily Princetonian spoke with professors in the history and politics departments and the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), as well as alumni serving in Congress, about their opinions on the draft leak.

NEWS | 05/12/2022
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'One step at a time': Andy LeRoux ’20 begins training for rowing Olympic trials

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'One step at a time': Andy LeRoux ’20 begins training for rowing Olympic trials

Lizzie Evanko

Associate Sports Editor Lizzie Evanko catches up with Andy LeRoux ’20, former member of the men’s heavyweight crew team. LeRoux is currently training to qualify for World Championships in September and hopefully the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

Associate Sports Editor Lizzie Evanko catches up with Andy LeRoux ’20, former member of the men’s heavyweight crew team. LeRoux is currently training to qualify for World Championships in September and hopefully the 2024 Paris Olympics.  

SPORTS | 04/06/2022

Maria Ressa ’86 prevented from leaving the Philippines on her way to be honored at Princeton Alumni Day

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Maria Ressa ’86 prevented from leaving the Philippines on her way to be honored at Princeton Alumni Day

Sidney Singer

Maria Ressa ’86 is scheduled to receive the Woodrow Wilson Award at Princeton Alumni Day on Saturday, Feb. 19, and to speak at a panel hosted by the University’s Program in Journalism on Thursday, Feb. 17.

Maria Ressa ’86 is scheduled to receive the Woodrow Wilson Award at Princeton Alumni Day on Saturday, Feb. 19, and to speak at a panel hosted by the University’s Program in Journalism on Thursday, Feb. 17.

NEWS | 02/16/2022

Princeton responds to Xiyue Wang’s lawsuit relating to his Iranian imprisonment

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Princeton responds to Xiyue Wang’s lawsuit relating to his Iranian imprisonment

Sam Kagan

In its response, formally a “motion to dismiss,” the University requested that Judge Douglas Hurd dismiss the case “without prejudice,” a legal mechanism which allows for a plaintiff to revise and refile their lawsuit.

In its response, formally a “motion to dismiss,” the University requested that Judge Douglas Hurd dismiss the case “without prejudice,” a legal mechanism which allows for a plaintiff to revise and refile their lawsuit. 

NEWS | 02/08/2022

Eisgruber talks COVID-19, DEI, residential expansion in annual State of the University address

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Eisgruber talks COVID-19, DEI, residential expansion in annual State of the University address

Madeleine LeBeau

On Thursday, Feb. 3, President Eisgruber ’83 issued his annual State of the University letter and accompanying video, which addressed the University’s ongoing challenges with COVID-19, expansion of the University’s residential facilities, and efforts to increase the diversity of students and faculty.   

On Thursday, Feb. 3, President Eisgruber ’83 issued his annual State of the University letter and accompanying video, which addressed the University’s ongoing challenges with COVID-19, expansion of the University’s residential facilities, and efforts to increase the diversity of students and faculty.    

NEWS | 02/08/2022

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah ’03 hired as the Minnesota Vikings’ new general manager

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Kwesi Adofo-Mensah ’03 hired as the Minnesota Vikings’ new general manager

Ben Burns

On Wednesday, Jan. 26, the National Football League’s Minnesota Vikings hired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah ’03 as their next general manager. Adofo-Mensah was one of eight candidates for the position. 

On Wednesday, Jan. 26, the National Football League’s Minnesota Vikings hired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah ’03 as their next general manager. Adofo-Mensah was one of eight candidates for the position. 

SPORTS | 01/27/2022

University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel ’79 fired for inappropriate relationship

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University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel ’79 fired for inappropriate relationship

Alexa Marsh

University of Michigan and Princeton Alumni ’79 Mark Schlissel was fired for an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. UMich’s Board of Regents released a 118-page document containing email communications between Schlissel and the subordinate.  

University of Michigan and Princeton Alumni ’79 Mark Schlissel was fired for an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. UMich’s Board of Regents released a 118-page document containing email communications between Schlissel and the subordinate.   

NEWS | 01/25/2022

Three Princeton seniors and two alumni awarded Schwarzman Scholarship to study in Beijing

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Three Princeton seniors and two alumni awarded Schwarzman Scholarship to study in Beijing

Bhoomika Chowdhary

The five Princetonians will join a cohort of 151 students at Tsinghua University in Beijing and will pursue a one-year master’s degree in Global Affairs. The cohort includes students from 33 different countries and 106 universities.

The five Princetonians will join a cohort of 151 students at Tsinghua University in Beijing and will pursue a one-year master’s degree in Global Affairs. The cohort includes students from 33 different countries and 106 universities.

NEWS | 12/23/2021

Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis Johnson '93 talks future of Roe v. Wade at PSRJ event

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Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis Johnson '93 talks future of Roe v. Wade at PSRJ event

Alexa Marsh and Alison Araten

Alexis McGill Johnson ’93, the CEO of Planned Parenthood, spoke at a Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice (PSRJ) event on Thursday about her background in activism, abortion law, and the role students can play in supporting reproductive rights.

Alexis McGill Johnson ’93, the CEO of Planned Parenthood, spoke at a Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice (PSRJ) event on Thursday about her background in activism, abortion law, and the role students can play in supporting reproductive rights.

NEWS | 12/16/2021

Wendy Kopp ’89, founder of Teach for America, named 2022 Baccalaureate speaker

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Wendy Kopp ’89, founder of Teach for America, named 2022 Baccalaureate speaker

Lia Opperman

After graduation, Kopp founded Teach For America, a non-profit organization that focuses on combating educational inequities. The idea came from her senior thesis, “A Plan and Argument for the Creation of a National Teacher Corps.”

After graduation, Kopp founded Teach For America, a non-profit organization that focuses on combating educational inequities. The idea came from her senior thesis, “A Plan and Argument for the Creation of a National Teacher Corps.”

NEWS | 11/23/2021

Reunions 2022 set to occur in-person, on campus

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Reunions 2022 set to occur in-person, on campus

Katherine Dailey

After two years of virtual Reunions, 2022 Reunions will return to an in-person and on-campus format. Kate Bellin ’02, President of the Class of 2002, which will be celebrating its 20th reunion this coming year, told The Daily Princetonian, she felt these Reunions might resemble “victory Reunions,” similar to those when soldiers returned from a war and attended Reunions for the first time.

After two years of virtual Reunions, 2022 Reunions will return to an in-person and on-campus format. Kate Bellin ’02, President of the Class of 2002, which will be celebrating its 20th reunion this coming year, told The Daily Princetonian, she felt these Reunions might resemble “victory Reunions,” similar to those when soldiers returned from a war and attended Reunions for the first time.

NEWS | 11/14/2021

The PAW to remain independent despite changes to its relationship with the University

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The PAW to remain independent despite changes to its relationship with the University

Anna Cornelissen

This most recent announcement comes a few months after a previous letter from Fisher was published in the July issue of the PAW, informing readers that the University planned to take on complete financial responsibility for the magazine without guaranteeing its continued editorial independence.

This most recent announcement comes a few months after a previous letter from Fisher was published in the July issue of the PAW, informing readers that the University planned to take on complete financial responsibility for the magazine without guaranteeing its continued editorial independence.

NEWS | 11/02/2021

Princeton Club of New York defaults on mortgage

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Princeton Club of New York defaults on mortgage

Sam Kagan and Lia Opperman

The Princeton Club of New York, which currently resides at 15 West 43rd Street in Manhattan, may lose its current building after losing most or all of its revenue for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Princeton Club of New York, which currently resides at 15 West 43rd Street in Manhattan, may lose its current building after losing most or all of its revenue for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

NEWS | 10/27/2021

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