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Coronavirus

How live music, art, and dance are combating vaccine hesitancy

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How live music, art, and dance are combating vaccine hesitancy

Aditi Desai

Public health officials have employed some creative endeavors — from musically-charged cathedrals to music videos featuring local dancers — to encourage COVID-19 vaccination.

Public health officials have employed some creative endeavors — from musically-charged cathedrals to music videos featuring local dancers — to encourage COVID-19 vaccination. 

THE PROSPECT | 03/24/2021

COVID-19 cluster identified, athletes temporarily submit extra tests

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COVID-19 cluster identified, athletes temporarily submit extra tests

Mesonma Anwasi

In a message explaining the situation to affected students on March 19, the Global and Community Health and COVID-19 Testing Teams at University Health Services (UHS) described “a cluster of COVID-19 cases” and explained that the University would be requiring students “connected to that cluster” to submit more tests.

In a message explaining the situation to affected students on March 19, the Global and Community Health and COVID-19 Testing Teams at University Health Services (UHS) described “a cluster of COVID-19 cases” and explained that the University would be requiring students “connected to that cluster” to submit more tests.

NEWS | 03/24/2021

NJ expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for vulnerable communities

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NJ expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for vulnerable communities

Isabella Shutt and Faisal Fakhro

On March 15, more populations will become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in the State of New Jersey, specifically those between ages 16 and 64 with moderate to severe asthma, type I diabetes, a body mass index over 25, and other pre-existing health conditions.

On March 15, more populations will become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in the State of New Jersey, specifically those between ages 16 and 64 with moderate to severe asthma, type I diabetes, a body mass index over 25, and other pre-existing health conditions.

NEWS | 03/11/2021

Jeanette Beebe ’14 on COVID-19 journalism, poetry, and “how to be terrible”

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Jeanette Beebe ’14 on COVID-19 journalism, poetry, and “how to be terrible”

Anna Salvatore

Jeanette Beebe ’14 is a journalist focused on healthcare and technology. She spoke to The Daily Princetonian about her time at Princeton, her career in health journalism, and her process for covering COVID-19 in a local context. 

Jeanette Beebe ’14 is a journalist focused on healthcare and technology. She spoke to The Daily Princetonian about her time at Princeton, her career in health journalism, and her process for covering COVID-19 in a local context. 

FEATURES | 03/07/2021

55 students face disciplinary action for Social Contract violations according to ODUS report

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55 students face disciplinary action for Social Contract violations according to ODUS report

Katherine Dailey

In eight cases, students given probation were additionally barred from access to campus for the remainder of the semester. These eight cases were deemed “significant” under the Social Contract.

In eight cases, students given probation were additionally barred from access to campus for the remainder of the semester. These eight cases were deemed “significant” under the Social Contract.

NEWS | 03/01/2021
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Alone in 1967 Hall: What it's like to test positive on Princeton's campus

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Alone in 1967 Hall: What it's like to test positive on Princeton's campus

Francesca Block

Over 50 percent of the student body has resided on or near campus for the past month and a half. In that time, the University testing program has been in full swing. But what happens to students if they test positive for the coronavirus? We talked to Malcolm Blinder, a member of the class of 2022 who had that misfortune, to find out.  

Over 50 percent of the student body has resided on or near campus for the past month and a half. In that time, the University testing program has been in full swing. But what happens to students if they test positive for the coronavirus? We talked to Malcolm Blinder, a member of the class of 2022 who had that misfortune, to find out.  

PODCAST | 02/28/2021

Inside Princeton Athletics: Protocols during the pandemic

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Inside Princeton Athletics: Protocols during the pandemic

Howard Wang and Jampel Dorjee

A recent announcement by the Ivy League states limited local competition after March 1 is possible for outdoor sports if public health conditions “improve sufficiently.”

A recent announcement by the Ivy League states limited local competition after March 1 is possible for outdoor sports if public health conditions “improve sufficiently.”

SPORTS | 02/23/2021

With PPP loans and students on campus, local businesses are cautiously optimistic

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With PPP loans and students on campus, local businesses are cautiously optimistic

Albert Jiang and Miguel Gracia-Zhang

The Daily Princetonian checked in with six local businesses to discuss rebound after the hardships of the spring, a continued need for economic lifelines, and a call to action for the Princeton community.

The Daily Princetonian checked in with six local businesses to discuss rebound after the hardships of the spring, a continued need for economic lifelines, and a call to action for the Princeton community.

FEATURES | 02/21/2021

Protestors demand expansion of Princeton COVID-19 community resources

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Protestors demand expansion of Princeton COVID-19 community resources

Anika Buch and Miguel Gracia-Zhang

Protestors demanded that the University expand free testing, contact tracing, and quarantine housing to all Princeton residents and that when vaccines become available, the University distribute them to county residents.

Protestors demanded that the University expand free testing, contact tracing, and quarantine housing to all Princeton residents and that when vaccines become available, the University distribute them to county residents.

NEWS | 02/16/2021

Jay Katsir ’04, Colbert comedy writer, wants to make some noise post-pandemic

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Jay Katsir ’04, Colbert comedy writer, wants to make some noise post-pandemic

Anna Salvatore

Features Staff Writer Anna Salvatore sat down with Jay Katsir ’04, a head writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, to talk about writing amidst chaos and trying to elicit laughs on a muted Zoom, and to discuss his hopes for a return to in-person ‘explosion[s] of joy.’

Features Writer Anna Salvatore sat down with Jay Katsir ’04, a head writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, to talk about writing amidst chaos and trying to elicit laughs on a muted Zoom, and to discuss his hopes for a return to in-person ‘explosion[s] of joy.’

FEATURES | 02/09/2021

A time capsule from the end of the world: Students return to campus 10 months later

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A time capsule from the end of the world: Students return to campus 10 months later

Tanvi Nibhanupudi and Sydney Eck

Ten months after the end of the world, the Orange Bubble is almost entirely unrecognizable. Under COVID-19 restrictions, 2,887 undergraduate students have been rediscovering what it means to live on campus without the typical elements of the quintessential college experience.

Ten months after the end of the world, the Orange Bubble is almost entirely unrecognizable. Under COVID-19 restrictions, 2,887 undergraduate students have been rediscovering what it means to live on campus without the typical elements of the quintessential college experience. 

FEATURES | 02/09/2021

Princeton Public Library closed due to COVID-19 case

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Princeton Public Library closed due to COVID-19 case

Ngan Chiem

All in-person services and contactless hold pickups will be suspended for the first time since the library’s reopening in August. In addition, all three drop-off sites around town for returned materials have closed and due dates have been extended two weeks.

All in-person services and contactless hold pickups will be suspended for the first time since the library’s reopening in August. In addition, all three drop-off sites around town for returned materials have closed and due dates have been extended two weeks.

NEWS | 01/28/2021

Vlog: Princeton move-in during a pandemic

Vlog: Princeton move-in during a pandemic

Katherine Dailey and Uanne Chang

As students arrive on campus for the second semester, move-in procedures have shifted significantly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, including frequent testing, social distancing protocols, and arrival quarantines for the safety of the community. Follow along with Assistant News Editor Katherine Dailey.

As students arrive on campus for the second semester, move-in procedures have shifted significantly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, including frequent testing, social distancing protocols, and arrival quarantines for the safety of the community. Follow along with Assistant News Editor Katherine Dailey.

VIDEO | 01/25/2021

USG discusses virtual Street Week, referenda process at penultimate meeting

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USG discusses virtual Street Week, referenda process at penultimate meeting

Drew Somerville

In its penultimate meeting, the USG Senate discussed next steps to implement the winter referenda, virtual movie viewings, new student groups, and the COVID Connector hotline.

In its penultimate meeting, the USG Senate discussed next steps to implement the winter referenda, virtual movie viewings, new student groups, and the COVID Connector hotline.

NEWS | 01/21/2021

Carousel: Arriving at Jadwin Gym

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Carousel: Arriving at Jadwin Gym

Mark Dodici

Today, many students arrived on campus for the spring semester. Before entering their Arrival Quarantine, undergraduates stopped by Jadwin Gym to submit a saliva sample for COVID-19 testing. Here's an inside look.

Today, many students arrived on campus for the spring semester. Before entering their Arrival Quarantine, undergraduates stopped by Jadwin Gym to submit a saliva sample for COVID-19 testing. Here's an inside look.

VISUAL ESSAY | 01/16/2021

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