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USG outlines goals and priorities for upcoming year, approves two task forces

USG outlines goals and priorities for upcoming year, approves two task forces

Drew Somerville

USG approved the reinstatement of the Menstrual Products Task Force and a new Class of 2024 Task Force at the meeting. 

USG approved the reinstatement of the Menstrual Products Task Force and a new Class of 2024 Task Force at the meeting.  

NEWS | 02/15/2021

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Princeton University seniors Allen, Jeon, Packman win Pyne Prize

Princeton University seniors Allen, Jeon, Packman win Pyne Prize

Bharvi Chavre

Paige Allen ’21, Amy Jeon ’21, and James Packman ’21 have won the University’s highest general undergraduate distinction — the Moses Taylor Pyne Honor Prize. This honor is granted to the senior who best exemplifies outstanding scholarship, strength of character, and effective leadership skills.

Paige Allen ’21, Amy Jeon ’21, and James Packman ’21 have won the University’s highest general undergraduate distinction — the Moses Taylor Pyne Honor Prize. This honor is granted to the senior who best exemplifies outstanding scholarship, strength of character, and effective leadership skills.

NEWS | 02/11/2021

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ELE department renamed as Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

ELE department renamed as Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Alen Palic

“Including both ‘Electrical’ and ‘Computer’ in the title better reflects what our department does,” Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Niraj Jha noted. 

“Including both ‘Electrical’ and ‘Computer’ in the title better reflects what our department does,” Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Niraj Jha noted. 

NEWS | 02/10/2021

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Department of Education drops investigation into Princeton

Department of Education drops investigation into Princeton

Anika Agarwal

According to a Department of Education spokesperson, the Department’s Office of the General Counsel closed the investigation on Jan. 13, 2021.

According to a Department of Education spokesperson, the Department’s Office of the General Counsel closed the investigation on Jan. 13, 2021.

NEWS | 02/10/2021

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Vladimir Gel'man weighs in on challenges to Russian authoritarianism

Vladimir Gel'man weighs in on challenges to Russian authoritarianism

Kris Hristov

Gel’man was pessimistic about potential improvement in Western-Russia relations.

Gel’man was pessimistic about potential improvement in Western-Russia relations.

NEWS | 02/09/2021

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Princeton University pauses standardized testing requirement for 2021-2022

Princeton University pauses standardized testing requirement for 2021-2022

Anne Wen

Princeton University will continue to pause its standardized testing requirement for the 2021-2022 application cycle.

Princeton University will continue to pause its standardized testing requirement for the 2021-2022 application cycle.

NEWS | 02/09/2021

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Admins discuss campus dining, vaccines, racial equity at CPUC Q&A

Admins discuss campus dining, vaccines, racial equity at CPUC Q&A

Evelyn Doskoch

President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 and other administrators addressed a range of topics at Monday’s CPUC meeting, including updates on vaccination, dining options, efforts to fight systemic racism, contact tracing, and fall 2021 campus plans.

President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 and other administrators addressed a range of topics at Monday’s CPUC meeting, including updates on vaccination, dining options, efforts to fight systemic racism, contact tracing, and fall 2021 campus plans.

NEWS | 02/08/2021

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USG approves budget, two new task forces in first spring semester meeting

USG approves budget, two new task forces in first spring semester meeting

Drew Somerville

The 2021 budget was approved and the Technology Task Force and Dining and Nutrition Task Force were proposed during the meeting, in addition to four existing task forces. 

The 2021 budget was approved and the Technology Task Force and Dining and Nutrition Task Force were proposed during the meeting, in addition to four existing task forces. 

NEWS | 02/08/2021

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Following 10-month furlough, Restaurant Associates contract workers receive employment offer through spring

Following 10-month furlough, Restaurant Associates contract workers receive employment offer through spring

Ellen Li and Miguel Gracia-Zhang

In early January, following a ten-month furlough, Restaurant Associates contract workers were invited to work on campus temporarily to help distribute meals in food trucks and bring food to students’ rooms during arrival quarantine. They have now been offered employment throughout the spring semester. 

In early January, following a ten-month furlough, Restaurant Associates contract workers were invited to work on campus temporarily to help distribute meals in food trucks and bring food to students’ rooms during arrival quarantine. They have now been offered employment throughout the spring semester. 

NEWS | 02/07/2021

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Jeff Bezos ’86 steps down as Amazon CEO

Jeff Bezos ’86 steps down as Amazon CEO

Amy Ciceu

Now that his leadership role in one of the world’s most highly valued companies has drawn to a close, Bezos has affirmed his desire to continue investing in the Bezos Earth Fund, Blue Origin, and the Day One Fund, the latter of which strives to reduce the burdens of homelessness and establish preschools in low-income communities. 

Now that his leadership role in one of the world’s most highly valued companies has drawn to a close, Bezos has affirmed his desire to continue investing in the Bezos Earth Fund, Blue Origin, and the Day One Fund, the latter of which strives to reduce the burdens of homelessness and establish preschools in low-income communities. 

NEWS | 02/07/2021

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Chitra Parikh ’21 reflects on year of service as USG president

Chitra Parikh ’21 reflects on year of service as USG president

Drew Somerville

The Daily Princetonian asked Chitra Parikh ’21 and those who worked with her to look back on her time as USG President and how the goals laid out in her campaign platform were adjusted to fit the needs wrought by the pandemic.

The Daily Princetonian asked Chitra Parikh ’21 and those who worked with her to look back on her time as USG President and how the goals laid out in her campaign platform were adjusted to fit the needs wrought by the pandemic.

NEWS | 02/07/2021

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Annual State of the University letter addresses free speech, institutional racism

Annual State of the University letter addresses free speech, institutional racism

Caitlin Limestahl and Katherine Dailey

In addition to outlining Princeton's expectation for full in-person instruction in the fall, President Eisgruber focused and reflected on Princeton’s institutional values in the wake of racial reckoning and political turmoil.

In addition to outlining Princeton's expectation for full in-person instruction in the fall, President Eisgruber focused and reflected on Princeton’s institutional values in the wake of racial reckoning and political turmoil.

NEWS | 02/05/2021

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Patrons and shop workers evacuate after gas leak in Palmer Square

Patrons and shop workers evacuate after gas leak in Palmer Square

Marissa Michaels

The leak was at 1 Palmer Square, which houses PNC Bank, Winberie’s Restaurant & Bar, and J.Crew. The immediate area was initially cleared once the leak was discovered, and no one was injured.

The leak was at 1 Palmer Square, which houses PNC Bank, Winberie’s Restaurant & Bar, and J.Crew. The immediate area was initially cleared once the leak was discovered, and no one was injured.

NEWS | 02/05/2021

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Alumni allege history of inappropriate conduct with female students by Princeton professor Joshua Katz

Alumni allege history of inappropriate conduct with female students by Princeton professor Joshua Katz

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Evelyn Doskoch

A ‘Prince’ investigation has uncovered allegations that Katz, a classics professor who spent more than two decades at the University, crossed professional boundaries with three of his female students.

A ‘Prince’ investigation has uncovered allegations that Katz, a classics professor who spent more than two decades at the University, crossed professional boundaries with three of his female students.

NEWS | 02/04/2021

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Former Class of 2022 member convicted of rape in England

Former Class of 2022 member convicted of rape in England

Katherine Dailey

Paulo Kretteis was identified in part due to the Princeton shirt he was wearing on the night of one attack. 

Paulo Kretteis was identified in part due to the Princeton shirt he was wearing on the night of one attack. 

NEWS | 02/03/2021

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Princeton lab discovers new plastic with potential to be ‘infinitely recycled’

Princeton lab discovers new plastic with potential to be ‘infinitely recycled’

Zoya Amir Gauhar

The new “polymer of squares” may be capable of replacing conventional plastics, making a significant step toward a sustainable future.

The new “polymer of squares” may be capable of replacing conventional plastics, making a significant step toward a sustainable future.

NEWS | 02/02/2021

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Spring semester final exams to “default” to take-homes — but professors retain scheduled option

Spring semester final exams to “default” to take-homes — but professors retain scheduled option

Diya Kraybill

Exams will default to take-homes available throughout the final exam period to avoid increased conflicts, though professors will retain the option to hold Registrar-scheduled exams.

Exams will default to take-homes available throughout the final exam period to avoid increased conflicts, though professors will retain the option to hold Registrar-scheduled exams.

NEWS | 02/01/2021

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Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness talks authenticity and self-acceptance

Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness talks authenticity and self-acceptance

Marissa Michaels

In a wide-ranging conversation moderated by activist Ashlee Marie Preston, Van Ness gave advice on how to set boundaries, practice self-acceptance, and help others authentically.

In a wide-ranging conversation moderated by activist Ashlee Marie Preston, Van Ness gave advice on how to set boundaries, practice self-acceptance, and help others authentically. 

NEWS | 02/01/2021

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Major snowstorm on first day of classes causes campus closure

Major snowstorm on first day of classes causes campus closure

Caitlin McNally

Campus remains closed for all non-essential staff as snow continues. Dining halls and COVID-19 testing facilities remain open, while classes have moved fully online and libraries, athletic facilities, and study spaces have closed.

Campus remains closed for all non-essential staff as snow continues. Dining halls and COVID-19 testing facilities remain open, while classes have moved fully online and libraries, athletic facilities, and study spaces have closed.

NEWS | 02/01/2021

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Joshua Geltzer ’05 selected as special assistant to Biden

Joshua Geltzer ’05 selected as special assistant to Biden

Anne Wen

Geltzer graduated summa cum laude from the School of Public and International Affairs and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, a prestigious nationwide academic honor society.

Geltzer graduated summa cum laude from the School of Public and International Affairs and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, a prestigious nationwide academic honor society.

NEWS | 02/01/2021

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