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‘Our moment in the sun’: Transgender alumni reflect on representation, activism, pride

‘Our moment in the sun’: Transgender alumni reflect on representation, activism, pride

Jacqueline Lydon
| June 7
From left (top): Andrea Razi-Thomas ’96 with her family, Tina Madison White ’82 with Sally Frank ’80, and Dr. Joi Weaver ’97. From left (bottom): Cameron Scott ’93, Melody Maia Monet ’93, and Nancy Lamar.  Photos courtesy of subjects. 

The Daily Princetonian met with seven transgender and non-binary Princeton alumni who graduated Princeton between 1960–2000. Their accounts shed light on how they explored their identities and navigated the University in their time as undergraduates, as well as how they have renegotiated their relationships with the institution in their time away from it.

The Daily Princetonian met with seven transgender and non-binary Princeton alumni who graduated Princeton between 1960-2000. Their accounts shed light on how they explored their identities and navigated the University in their time as undergraduates, as well as how they have renegotiated their relationships with the institution in their time away from it.

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When residential life returned, some students didn’t

Left: a view of the at-home desk of Masha (Maria) Khartchenko ’24. Top and bottom right: a view of the at-home study spaces of Mollika Singh ’24. Courtesy of Masha Khartchenko ’24 and Mollika Singh ’24

When residential life returned, some students didn’t

Mirabella Smith

With the start of the spring semester, students flocked to a socially distanced campus in droves. Roughly a quarter of enrolled students chose not to. The Daily Princetonian sat down with a few of these students to talk about their experiences living off-campus and what motivated them to not return.

With the start of the spring semester, many students flocked to a socially distanced campus in droves, willing to undergo the arrival quarantine, adhere to social-distancing requirements, and rejoin the on-campus community. Roughly a quarter of enrolled students chose not to. The Daily Princetonian sat down with a few of these students to talk about their experiences living off-campus and what motivated them to not return.

FEATURES | April 15

Coupling Up on Campus: “Romantic partners” navigate a hybrid semester

Akaneh Wang / The Daily Princetonian

Coupling Up on Campus: “Romantic partners” navigate a hybrid semester

Sydney Eck

"This is easily the happiest I’ve ever been in my life,” said Elliot Lee '23 of his current relationship. In a time of enforced distance and isolation, couples, Residential College Advisors, a Peer Health Advisor, and one of the “Datamatch Supreme Cupids” weigh in on the challenges of campus dating.

"This is easily the happiest I’ve ever been in my life,” said Elliot Lee '23 of his current relationship. In a time of enforced distance and isolation, couples, Residential College Advisors, a Peer Health Advisor, and one of the “Datamatch Supreme Cupids” weigh in on the challenges of campus dating.

FEATURES | April 11

Eight papers, eight women: Ivy League journalists reflect on leadership, priorities

Top row, from left to right: Hadriana Lowenkron of The Daily Pennsylvanian, Emma Treadway of The Daily Princetonian, and Sarah Braka of The Columbia Daily Spectator. Bottom row, from left to right: Kayla Guo of The Brown Daily Herald, Amanda Y. Su of The Harvard Crimson, Maryam Zafar of The Cornell Daily Sun, and Rachel Pakianathan of The Dartmouth. The ‘Prince’ was unable to obtain a photo of Mackenzie Hawkins of The Yale Daily News. Photos of Emma Treadway, Kayla Guo, Amanda Y. Su, Maryam Zakar, and Rachel Pakianathan courtesy of the subject. Photo of Sarah Braka courtesy of Beatrice Shlansky. Photo of Hadriana Lowenkron courtesy of Sophia Rothstein.

Eight papers, eight women: Ivy League journalists reflect on leadership, priorities

Nhuquynh Nguyen and Liana Slomka

During the beginning of this year, women were leading all eight Ivy League papers. The Daily Princetonian sat down with seven of them to talk about their experiences as women in journalism and what they hope to accomplish during their time at the helm.

During the beginning of this year, women were leading all eight Ivy League papers. The Daily Princetonian sat down with seven of them to talk about their experiences as women in journalism and what they hope to accomplish during their time at the helm.

FEATURES | March 31

Harvesting hemp, analyzing blood, and ‘being an adult’: Tigers take on the pandemic gap year

Mahya Fazel ’25 working as a student research assistant in the Gingras Laboratory at Mount Sinai Hospital. Courtesy of Mahya Faisel ’25

Harvesting hemp, analyzing blood, and ‘being an adult’: Tigers take on the pandemic gap year

Alexandra Wong

The Daily Princetonian spoke with five admits and current students about their decisions to take gap years, where that’s taken them, and what they’ve learned. 

The Daily Princetonian spoke with five admits and current students about their decisions to take gap years, where that’s taken them, and what they’ve learned. 

FEATURES | March 25

Synchronized heartbeats: A cappella groups fight to stay connected on the virtual stage

Hazel Flaherty / The Daily Princetonian 

Synchronized heartbeats: A cappella groups fight to stay connected on the virtual stage

Julie Levey

Since March 2020, a cappella, like so many other pillars of campus life and tradition, has migrated to the virtual realm. Group members discussed their plans for the spring semester, singing virtually in the fall, and what they've learned the past year.  

Since March 2020, a cappella, like so many other pillars of campus life and tradition, has migrated to the virtual realm. Group members discussed their plans for the spring semester, singing virtually in the fall, and what they've learned the past year.  

FEATURES | March 23

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

Jeanette Beebe ’14. Courtesy of Jeanette Beebe

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 | March 7
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As Divest Princeton awaits University response, a look at past divestment movements

A banner from Divest Princeton’s Feb. 13, 2020 protest draped on a tiger sculpture outside of Nassau Hall. Courtesy of Anna Hiltner ’23

As Divest Princeton awaits University response, a look at past divestment movements

Paige Cromley

Divest Princeton, a group calling for University divestment from fossil fuels, submitted a proposal to the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) Resources Committee last year. Soon, the Committee will either reject the proposal or recommend it to the Board of Trustees for final consideration. As Divest Princeton awaits the decision, the ‘Prince’ examined the history of divestment movements on campus — both successful and not.

Divest Princeton, a group calling for University divestment from fossil fuels, submitted a proposal to the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) Resources Committee last year. Soon, the Committee will either reject the proposal or recommend it to the Board of Trustees for final consideration. As Divest Princeton awaits the decision, the ‘Prince’ examined the history of divestment movements on campus — both successful and not.

FEATURES | March 7

“Never even stepped foot in the club” to full-fledged member: the 2021 Bicker experience

Sydney Peng / The Daily Princetonian

“Never even stepped foot in the club” to full-fledged member: the 2021 Bicker experience

Nhuquynh Nguyen

The Daily Princetonian sat down with Bicker chairs, members of clubs, and sophomore bickerees to discuss the drawbacks and surprising benefits to a Bicker experience like no other.

The Daily Princetonian sat down with Bicker chairs, members of clubs, and sophomore bickerees to discuss the drawbacks and surprising benefits to a Bicker experience like no other.

FEATURES | March 2

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

A sign outside of McCarter Theatre, usually used to promote upcoming shows, offers an optimistic view. Julian Gottfried / The Daily Princetonian

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 | February 21

Across the country in 20 days: Princeton student bikes cross-country for St Jude’s

Courtesy of Matthew Marquardt ’21

Across the country in 20 days: Princeton student bikes cross-country for St Jude’s

Patrycja Pajdak

While most Princeton students spent this winter break recovering from the taxing fall semester, Matthew Marquardt ’21, a varsity swimmer, planned and executed a bike ride to raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Little did he know, he would exceed even his wildest expectations, biking 2,479 miles in just 20 days.

While most Princeton students spent this winter break recovering from the taxing fall semester, Matthew Marquadt ’21, a varsity swimmer, planned and executed a bike ride to raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Little did he know, he would exceed even his wildest expectations, biking 2,479 miles in just 20 days.

FEATURES | February 16

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

Jay Katsir ’04. Courtesy of Jay Katsir

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 | February 9

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

Denise Applewhite / Office of Communications

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 | February 9

Once a Tiger: James Chu '00

James Chu ’00 at the 2019 Brooklyn Mile. Courtesy of Ben Ko

Once a Tiger: James Chu '00

Ben Angarone

In the first ‘Once a Tiger’ profile of 2021, Features Staff Writer Ben Angarone interviews James Chu ’00, a former Princeton cross-country runner who, to this day, lives and breathes running. 

In the first ‘Once a Tiger’ profile of 2021, Features Staff Writer Ben Angarone interviews James Chu ’00, a former Princeton cross-country runner who, to this day, lives and breathes running. 

FEATURES | January 28

In 2020, Princeton promised anti-racist action. Five years prior, the Black Justice League had offered a blueprint.

Courtesy of University Press Club live-blog, 2015

In 2020, Princeton promised anti-racist action. Five years prior, the Black Justice League had offered a blueprint.

Daily Princetonian Staff, Ellen Li, Omar Farah, Kenny Peng, and Ananya Grover

In this interactive feature, The Daily Princetonian recounts how the Black Justice League’s 2015 Nassau Hall sit-in forced a reckoning with racism on campus. We trace the group’s activism to the present day, from the removal of Woodrow Wilson’s name to ongoing calls for an anti-racist curriculum.

In this interactive feature, The Daily Princetonian recounts how the Black Justice League’s 2015 Nassau Hall sit-in forced a reckoning with racism on campus. We trace the group’s activism to the present day, from the removal of Woodrow Wilson’s name to ongoing calls for an anti-racist curriculum.

PROJECTS | December 29

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