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Grad students organize for safe return of kidnapped colleague, Elizabeth Tsurkov

On Tuesday, March 5, a graduate student sent an email in the Free Food listserv with the subject: “not food; but please help save our colleague’s life!” The message encouraged students to send letters to Congress to bring attention to the situation of Princeton Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was kidnapped in Iraq by Shiite militia Kataib Hezbollah in March 2023.

On Tuesday, March 5, a graduate student sent an email in the Free Food listserv with the subject: “not food; but please help save our colleague’s life!” The message encouraged students to send letters to Congress to bring attention to the situation of Princeton Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was kidnapped in Iraq by Shiite militia Kataib Hezbollah in March 2023.

Despite higher off-campus housing costs, graduate students find on-campus housing affordable

The ‘Prince’ analyzed the cost of living in Princeton town and in University housing for graduate students.

The ‘Prince’ analyzed the cost of living in Princeton town and in University housing for graduate students.

Plans for Frist Health Center prompt calls for graduate student center

Graduate students hope that what is currently McCosh Health Center will become a student center for graduate students once University Health Services migrates to the Frist Health Center anticipated to open in 2025. The University has not yet initiated future plans for McCosh Health Center.

Graduate students hope that what is currently McCosh Health Center will become a student center for graduate students once University Health Services migrates to the Frist Health Center anticipated to open in 2025. The University has not yet initiated future plans for McCosh Health Center.

Wintersession popularity soars with graduate students, free meals offered to participants

42 percent of graduate students have registered for at least one Wintersession offering this year, with enrollment expected to rise. Wintersession began this week and ends Jan. 28.

42 percent of graduate students have registered for at least one Wintersession offering this year, with enrollment expected to rise. Wintersession began this week and ends Jan. 28.

Graduate Student Government VP election highlights fight for graduate student parity

Graduate Student Government Executive Committee elections came to a close on Dec. 26. The Daily Princetonian talked to the VP candidates about the campaign points most important to graduate students, namely, equity with the undergraduate population and improved housing and health care security. 

Graduate Student Government Executive Committee elections came to a close on Dec. 26. The Daily Princetonian talked to the VP candidates about the campaign points most important to graduate students, namely, equity with the undergraduate population and improved housing and health care security. 

‘DEI is broken, and everyone knows it’: Differing interpretations of DEI complicate GSG elections

After heated exchanges by graduate students over Slack complicated the contested campaign for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer position, the election closed with Caridad Estrada GS as winner. Mirroring nationwide discussions, the issue of how to interpret and implement DEI at institutions of higher learning was central to the election.

After heated exchanges by graduate students over Slack complicated the contested campaign for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion officer position, the election closed with Caridad Estrada GS as winner. Mirroring nationwide discussions, the interpretation and implementation of DEI at institutions of higher learning were central to the election.

Kidnapping of Princeton graduate student raises questions about University travel policies

After Elizabeth Tsurkov, a graduate student in the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), was kidnapped in July while conducting dissertation research in Baghdad, questions have arisen about the University’s travel policies. The ‘Prince’ spoke to graduate students and University officials about the seemingly ambiguous travel approval process.

40 undergrads reassigned rooms after Walker Hall converted to graduate housing

University spokesperson Ahmad Rizvi wrote that "larger-than-usual numbers of graduate students renewing their housing contracts for the coming academic year contributed to the need to utilize Walker for graduate students.”

University spokesperson Ahmad Rizvi wrote that “larger-than-usual numbers of graduate students renewing their housing contracts for the coming academic year contributed to the need to utilize Walker for graduate students.”

Grad student kidnapped by Iraqi militia while conducting research for dissertation

Politics Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Tsurkov has been held by an Iraqi militant group since March, according to a statement by the Israeli Prime Minister.

Politics Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Tsurkov has been held by an Iraqi militant group since March, according to a statement by the Israeli Prime Minister.

Union election months away as PGSU considers seeking voluntary recognition

PGSU will first consider seeking voluntary recognition from the University instead of an election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The union has not yet reached out to the University.

PGSU will first consider seeking voluntary recognition from the University instead of an election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The union has not yet reached out to the University.

‘Research is me-search’: Students investigate high rates of depression among grad students

A group of University graduate students are conducting a study on graduate student mental health (GSMH) at Princeton. The GSMH project started in 2017 by a group of graduate students in the psychology department, led by recent graduate and founder Abigail Hoskin. 

A group of University graduate students are conducting a study on graduate student mental health (GSMH) at Princeton. The GSMH project started in 2017 by a group of graduate students in the psychology department, led by recent graduate and founder Abigail Hoskin. 

Princeton grad students support employee strikes and protests at Rutgers

Contract negotiations continue between union members and administrators at Rutgers University, after a nine-day strike was suspended last week. While Princeton and Rutgers have historically rivaled, shared objectives between the universities’ unionized groups have now brought those calling for change together.

Contract negotiations continue between union members and administrators at Rutgers University, after a nine-day strike was suspended last week. While Princeton and Rutgers have historically rivaled, shared objectives between the universities’ unionized groups have now brought those calling for change together. 

Amid unionization uncertainty, Princeton Graduate Students United took on broader activism

Amid a growing effort toward graduate student unionization this semester, The Daily Princetonian looks back at the Princeton Graduate Students United, formed in 2016.

Amid a growing effort toward graduate student unionization this semester, The Daily Princetonian looks back at the Princeton Graduate Students United, formed in 2016.

Despite strong unionization push, hesitation remains for some graduate students

“I don’t need the union, because I feel like Princeton is meeting all my needs,” one graduate student told the ‘Prince.’ Others reported frustration with union leadership and cited divergent interests between students in STEM and the humanities as deterring factors for joining the unionization push.  

“I don’t need the union, because I feel like Princeton is meeting all my needs,” one graduate student told the ‘Prince.’ Others reported frustration with union leadership and cited divergent interests between students in STEM and the humanities as deterring factors for joining the unionization push.  

Graduate School dean talks unionization, cites existing engagement with students

In light of recent unionization efforts from Princeton Graduate Students United and increased pressure on University administration to address them, The Daily Princetonian sat down with Dean of the Graduate School Rodney Priestley on Wednesday, March 8 to discuss unionization and the Graduate School’s institutional response.  

In light of recent unionization efforts from Princeton Graduate Students United and increased pressure on University administration to address them, The Daily Princetonian sat down with Dean of the Graduate School Rodney Priestley on Wednesday, March 8 to discuss unionization and the Graduate School’s institutional response.   

University corrects PGSU tweet, clarifies smaller raise ratified before unionization drive

The memo explained the process behind stipend hikes and noted that Princeton has increased graduate student stipends for 20 years in a row. 

The memo explained the process behind stipend hikes and noted that Princeton has increased graduate student stipends for 20 years in a row. 

Majority of graduate students have signed union cards nine days after rally

Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) announced on Friday that a majority of graduate students had signed union cards, an important step in the union obtaining certification from the National Labor Relations Board.

Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) announced on Friday that a majority of graduate students had signed union cards, an important step in the union obtaining certification from the National Labor Relations Board. 

Over 150 people rally with PGSU to support next steps in union campaign

Graduate students, along with undergraduates and post-graduate students, gathered together with Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) to demand fair wages and better working conditions from the University.  PGSU also began their union card campaign, which makes organizing efforts an official union campaign. 

Graduate students, along with undergraduates and post-graduate students, gathered together with Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) to demand fair wages from the University. PGSU also began its union card campaign, which makes organizing efforts an official union campaign. 

Princeton French & Francophone Society revived amid growing student interest after 7-year hiatus

Graduate student leaders Yassine Ait Ali and Sophie Chopin emphasized the club’s desire to bring students together with respect to diversity and inclusion, as well as to welcome those with all levels of French-speaking ability and knowledge of French and Francophone culture.

Graduate student leaders Yassine Ait Ali and Sophie Chopin emphasized the club’s desire to bring students together with respect to diversity and inclusion, as well as to welcome those with all levels of French-speaking ability and knowledge of French and Francophone culture.

Podcast | What can vocal marmosets tell us about human development?

In this episode of The Highlights, show host Thiago Tarraf Varella discusses his research on pre linguistic vocal learning in marmosets, and what this can tell us about human vocal development.

In this episode of The Highlights, show host Thiago Tarraf Varella discusses his research on pre-linguistic vocal learning in marmosets, and what this can tell us about human vocal development.