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CDC Director Rochelle Walensky addresses Class of 2022 with University President Emeritus Shirley Tilghman

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky reflects on the CDC’s response to COVID-19 and the presentation of scientific information to the public. 

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky reflects on the CDC’s response to COVID-19 and the presentation of scientific information to the public. 

“I went through the fire, now I am the fire:” ‘Pose’ star Dominique Jackson talks self-preservation, identity for Trans remembrance week

Over time, Jackson said, she came to realize that her identity could persist without disrespecting those around her. She went on to enter the modeling industry, inspired by models like Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks to persevere in the face of adversity. Still, it was a mixed sense of pain and courage that later helped her break out into the acting industry.

Over time, Jackson said, she came to realize that her identity could persist without disrespecting those around her. She went on to enter the modeling industry, inspired by models like Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks to persevere in the face of adversity. Still, it was a mixed sense of pain and courage that later helped her break out into the acting industry.

Kjølv Egeland, Benoît Pelopidas discuss case against Euro-nuke

Egeland and Pelopidas termed the Euro-nuke as a “zombie idea,” unlikely to ever be adopted, but resurrected every few years in the media.

Egeland and Pelopidas termed the Euro-nuke as a “zombie idea,” unlikely to ever be adopted but resurrected every few years in the media.

Alumni discuss health inequity and racism at ‘Race in the COVID Era’ event

In a wide-ranging conversation covering health determinants, trust in the COVID-19 vaccine, and solutions to health inequity, three alumni medical experts gathered on Friday to discuss the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on marginalized communities.

In a wide-ranging conversation covering health determinants, trust in the COVID-19 vaccine, and solutions to health inequity, three alumni medical experts gathered on Friday to discuss the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on marginalized communities. 

Cruz ’92 conversation ranges from lighthearted Princeton memories to free speech, the ‘shrill’ left

On Wednesday, Senator Ted Cruz (R–TX) joined University students and faculty for a discussion on recent politics, international affairs, and his time at Princeton. 

On Wednesday, Senator Ted Cruz ‘92 (R-Texas) joined University students and faculty for a discussion on recent politics, international affairs, and his time at Princeton. 

Beto O’Rourke talks voting rights, students explain tools to combat gerrymandering

“I’m encouraged,” O’Rourke said. “Doesn’t mean that we get the results we want on election night, but I feel they are possible in a way I haven’t in past years.”

In a conversation with Neuroscience professor Sam Wang, former Congressman Beto O'Rourke talked voting rights and his efforts to increase voter engagement in the upcoming election. The event, hosted by the Princeton Gerrymandering Project, also put on display two redistricting tools created to combat partisan gerrymandering.

Ressa ’86 discusses ‘cyber libel’ conviction at Press Freedom Defense Fund event

“I think what we’re seeing is death by a thousand cuts,” Ressa said. “You don’t quite realize how much you lose with each cut and you bleed out.”

The event, titled “It Won’t Stop with Me: Why the Current State of Press Freedom Should Alarm the World,” also featured NPR News Media Correspondent David Folkenflik, Editor-in-Chief of The Intercept Betsy Reed, and Director of PFDF Jim Risen.

Immigration activists discuss future of DACA ahead of presidential election

“We have a plan come Trump, come Biden, come high water, come whatever,” Martinez Rosas said. “No matter what, undocumented young people are here to stay.”

This Tuesday, activists discussed U.S immigration policy and the 2020 election in a wide-ranging talk. 

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Times reporter Astead Herndon talks newsroom diversity, 2020 election coverage

New York Times national political reporter Astead W. Herndon talked the 2020 election, the deficits of today’s political journalism, and the importance of forging his own path during a Whig-Clio Zoom event Tuesday.

New York Times national political reporter Astead W. Herndon talked the 2020 election, the deficits of today's political journalism, and the importance of forging his own path during a Whig-Clio Zoom event Tuesday.

Alumni claim Keller Center censored questions about Palestine, guest speaker cites ‘time constraints’

Dr. Mitchell Schwaber ’86, the speaker at the event, told the ‘Prince’ the organizers’ questions were not addressed due to time constraints.

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

“[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. 

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

“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.”

Divest Princeton hosts panel titled ‘Cornell, Brown, and UC Have Done It: Why Can’t We?’

Divest Princeton’s Ryan Warsing said that action is “particularly impactful” now, because the CPUC Resources Committee is currently deliberating on the group’s proposal.

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

“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.

Princeton Gerrymandering Project hosts virtual town halls on effective democracy

“Our initial intent was to create a series of events that would capture student and community interest in a big election year,” Wang wrote. “Although we can’t have in person attendance, this did have the advantage of helping us attract a broader audience off-campus.”

Chernobyl miniseries creator Craig Mazin ’92 discusses Soviet history, art of screenwriting

“Legasov and Shcherbina are two people living in two different truths within a delusional political system,” said Mazin. “The Chernobyl story is about how they find each other and agree upon a truth.”

Journalists, professors discuss increasing dangers faced by reporters worldwide

Scheppele opened the conversation by discussing the recent proliferation of death threats toward journalists. In the United Kingdom, the number of annual recorded death threats against journalists has risen 14 times since 1980, Scheppele noted.

Healthcare policy journalist Sarah Kliff talks Obamacare legacy, coronavirus

On Wednesday, March 4, acclaimed healthcare reporter Sarah Kliff discussed the legacy of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), 10 years after it passed, on a panel hosted by the Woodrow Wilson School for Public and International Affairs. 

Holocaust survivor, French spy Marthe Cohn tells her story to audience of hundreds

“I discovered that [the Siegfried Line] had been completely evacuated,” Cohn said. “Knowing it was true, I also knew right away that if our Allied armies had not to fight against the Siegfried Line, they could much faster occupy the rest of Germany and terminate the war.”