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Panera Bread on Nassau closes permanently, facing revenue loss due to coronavirus

Panera Bread on Nassau closes permanently, facing revenue loss due to coronavirus

Bharvi Chavre

After the company closed its restaurants during the shutdown, Panera Bread implemented curbside pick-up, drive-thru, and delivery options, as well as a grocery service to make up the lost income. However, the restaurant chain lost half of its business when dine-in services closed.

NEWS | 06/17/2020

2020 Baccalaureate speaker Ressa ’86 found guilty of cyber libel in Philippines

2020 Baccalaureate speaker Ressa ’86 found guilty of cyber libel in Philippines

Albert Jiang and Zachary Shevin

Critics have deemed journalist and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa’s conviction a blow to freedom of the press in the Philippines.

NEWS | 06/15/2020

Q&A with Dr. Cornel West on racism, Black Lives Matter, and the 2020 Election

Zachary Shevin and Sam Kagan

In this exclusive video interview, Dr. West sits down with The Daily Princetonian’s Sam Kagan to discuss ongoing protests, where they fit into the historical timeline, and what we can expect as a nation moving forward.

NEWS | 06/12/2020

‘A second pandemic’: panelists discuss systemic racism, COVID-19

‘A second pandemic’: panelists discuss systemic racism, COVID-19

Albert Jiang

“[George] Floyd’s death is deeply connected to the racial disparities exposed by the pandemic. He died with coronavirus antibodies in his blood, surviving infection, only to die at the hands of the police,” Aly Kassam-Remtulla, Associate Provost for International Affairs and Operations, said.

NEWS | 06/12/2020

With stay-at-home order lifted, New Jersey will begin stage two reopening on June 15

With stay-at-home order lifted, New Jersey will begin stage two reopening on June 15

Grace Rosenberg

Reopening will be, for the most part, gradual, and capacity will continue to be limited. Guidelines released by the governor indicate that indoor gatherings are permitted at 25 percent capacity, or 50 people maximum, and outdoor gatherings at 100 people maximum.

NEWS | 06/11/2020

U. no longer pursuing extension of qualified immunity to PSAFE officers

U. no longer pursuing extension of qualified immunity to PSAFE officers

Zachary Shevin

“The University is not pursuing the issue of immunity,” a spokesperson told the ‘Prince.’ Instead, it “will focus on the principles and initiatives outlined by the governor and attorney general” in a June 2 announcement.

NEWS | 06/05/2020

U. hosts panel on mentorship for underrepresented minorities in industry and academia

U. hosts panel on mentorship for underrepresented minorities in industry and academia

Edward Tian

“I’m thrilled to be living through this moment,” said Dr. Marian Croak ’77, Vice President of Engineering at Google. “The tragic nature of what has spurred this movement is an opportunity for change.”

NEWS | 06/04/2020

U., students respond to Trump plan to revoke certain Chinese students' visas

U., students respond to Trump plan to revoke certain Chinese students' visas

Katie Tam and Claire Silberman

“This proclamation is extremely distressing for Chinese students who are afraid for their statuses and for what this proclamation may mean for their ability to study at Princeton,” wrote GSG President Karina Alventosa in a statement to The Daily Princetonian. “The restrictions would impact the incoming class as well as anyone who needs to renew their visa.”

NEWS | 06/04/2020

Trump says Gen. Milley ’80 ‘in charge,’ expanding concerns about the militarization of law enforcement

Mark Milley speaking at ROTC commissioning

Trump says Gen. Milley ’80 ‘in charge,’ expanding concerns about the militarization of law enforcement

Zachary Shevin

The Monday statement about Milley came as part of a call during which Trump told governors to “dominate” protestors and “take back your streets,” scolding states’ responses to demonstrations as “weak.”

NEWS | 06/03/2020

‘It has to end’: Protesters in Princeton demand justice for Floyd's death

‘It has to end’: Protesters in Princeton demand justice for Floyd's death

Marissa Michaels

The protest is one of many that emerged out of last week’s high-profile death, when Derek Chauvin, a Minneapolis police officer, pressed his knee into George Floyd’s neck for eight minutes and forty-six seconds, while three other officers stood by.

NEWS | 06/03/2020

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell ’75 discusses the monetary policy response to COVID-19 at Reunions event

Governor Jerome H. Powell Testimony, April 14, 2016

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell ’75 discusses the monetary policy response to COVID-19 at Reunions event

Zachary Shevin

“The Fed is strongly committed to using our tools to do whatever we can, for as long as it takes, to provide some relief and some stability now, and to support the recovery when it comes,” Powell said.

NEWS | 05/29/2020

Construction on Alexander Rd. concludes, bridges reopen

Construction on Alexander Rd. concludes, bridges reopen

Sarah Warman Hirschfield and Neti Linzer

Yet, the months-long traffic decrease precipitated by COVID-19 dampened the project’s immediate impact on commuters and local businesses.

NEWS | 05/23/2020

Alumni’s Connect for Covid campaign raises over 33K, donates hundreds of electronic devices to patients

Omar Farah

So far, the campaign has collected over $33,000 in donations nationally and delivered approximately 300 devices to patients.

NEWS | 05/10/2020

Governments across the hemisphere unable to relay COVID-19 relief information to small businesses, U. affiliated study finds

Governments across the hemisphere unable to relay COVID-19 relief information to small businesses, U. affiliated study finds

Anne Wen

“This huge amount of money is dropped on small businesses, and it's not making a dent,” University economist Christopher Neilson said about the CARES Act.

NEWS | 05/07/2020

U. to amend sexual misconduct policy after DeVos releases new Title IX regulations

U. to amend sexual misconduct policy after DeVos releases new Title IX regulations

Zachary Shevin and Rooya Rahin

The amended rules will require live hearings during which students accused of sexual assault will be able to cross-examine their accusers.

NEWS | 05/06/2020

Eilperin ’92, Taub ’14 win Pulitzer Prizes in Explanatory Reporting, Feature Writing

Eilperin ’92, Taub ’14 win Pulitzer Prizes in Explanatory Reporting, Feature Writing

Danielle Ranucci

“...[F]or someone who’s been working on journalism since my time at Princeton and since the day I left the gates, it’s pretty great to win something like this,” Juliet Eilperin ’92 said.

NEWS | 05/05/2020

Former U. president Shirley Tilghman to co-chair NJ commission on reopening economy

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

“The role of the commission is to provide the best possible advice that we can to Gov. Murphy as we begin to plan for the relaxation of the sheltering order that has been in place for some time now, and the steps that need to be taken to re-establish the economy in the state,” Tilghman said.

NEWS | 04/28/2020

As Harvard pledges carbon-neutral endowment by 2050, Divest Princeton awaits response

As Harvard pledges carbon-neutral endowment by 2050, Divest Princeton awaits response

Rachel Sturley

“The announcement is a recognition that the endowment has an impact on the climate,” Divest Princeton’s Tom Taylor GS said. “It is a recognition of that really basic premise, that groups like us have been talking about for a really long time.”

NEWS | 04/28/2020

U. settles lawsuit alleging unfair practices in management of retirement funds

U. settles lawsuit alleging unfair practices in management of retirement funds

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

The lawsuit alleged the retirement plans the University managed for its employees charged participants excessively high administrative fees and expenses, among other related allegations.

NEWS | 04/21/2020

Seven COVID-19 research projects receive over $500,000 in funding from U.

Grey and brick building with reflective window at dusk. Large abstract grey and orange sculpture in front.

Seven COVID-19 research projects receive over $500,000 in funding from U.

Albert Jiang

The U. Office of the Dean for Research has awarded over $500,000 in funding to seven COVID-19 research endeavors.

NEWS | 04/13/2020

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