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U. professors, alumni sign controversial Harper’s letter on ‘justice and open debate’

U. professors, alumni sign controversial Harper’s letter on ‘justice and open debate’

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Professor Matthew Karp wrote that he signed the letter because “the restriction of debate invariably hurts those who lack power and makes everyone less capable of democratic participation.”

NEWS | 07/09/2020

Despite primary win, Rep. Watson Coleman to take action against challenger’s ‘offensive, improper, and potentially illegal’ tactics

Despite primary win, Rep. Watson Coleman to take action against challenger’s ‘offensive, improper, and potentially illegal’ tactics

Zachary Shevin

While many ballots have not yet been counted, several news outlets have declared Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman and Sen. Cory Booker victorious in their primary races.

NEWS | 07/08/2020

Dean Dolan and VP Calhoun discuss new upperclass room draw, ICE guidelines, and potential gap year ‘lottery’ at open Q&A

Dean Dolan and VP Calhoun discuss new upperclass room draw, ICE guidelines, and potential gap year ‘lottery’ at open Q&A

Sandeep Mangat

Students will be tested immediately upon arrival and weekly thereafter.

NEWS | 07/08/2020

U. to file amicus brief supporting Harvard, MIT’s lawsuit against ICE amid new guidelines for international students

U. to file amicus brief supporting Harvard, MIT’s lawsuit against ICE amid new guidelines for international students

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Harvard and MIT’s lawsuit was announced early Wednesday morning, and comes in response to ICE’s new guidelines stating that international students studying at U.S. universities may not remain in the country if they are enrolled in exclusively online courses.

NEWS | 07/08/2020

International students with ‘full online course loads’ may not remain in the U.S., per new ICE guidelines

International students with ‘full online course loads’ may not remain in the U.S., per new ICE guidelines

Hannah Wang

Under the Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP), nonimmigrant students on F-1 or M-1 visas “may not take a full online course load and remain in the United States” if they are enrolled in a school that will be entirely online for the fall semester.

NEWS | 07/07/2020

In open letter, faculty call for anti-racist action, diversity in decision-making

In open letter, faculty call for anti-racist action, diversity in decision-making

Marissa Michaels

“We call upon the University to amplify its commitment to Black people and all people of color on this campus as central to its mission, and to become, for the first time in its history, an anti-racist institution,” the faculty letter reads.

NEWS | 07/07/2020

SPIA adds diversity course requirement and announces ‘comprehensive review’ of core curriculum

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SPIA adds diversity course requirement and announces ‘comprehensive review’ of core curriculum

Omar Farah

In response to longstanding demands made by graduate students, SPIA will add a “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” course requirement.

NEWS | 07/07/2020

Rep. Watson Coleman accuses primary challenger of ‘conspiracy to deceive’ public

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Zachary Shevin

The letter alleges that the McCormick campaign violated federal and state election law by creating “several fake websites, email accounts and virtual personas in an attempt to smear” Watson Coleman.

NEWS | 07/06/2020

First-years, juniors, and others meeting ‘stringent criteria’ can return in the fall, U. says

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First-years, juniors, and others meeting ‘stringent criteria’ can return in the fall, U. says

Marie-Rose Sheinerman, Zachary Shevin, and Claire Silberman

Some other students “doing wet-lab work” or other research that requires being on campus will also be allowed to return, Dean of the College Jill Dolan said in an exclusive interview with The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | 07/06/2020

Andlinger Center renews five-year partnership with ExxonMobil, faces backlash from Divest Princeton

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Andlinger Center renews five-year partnership with ExxonMobil, faces backlash from Divest Princeton

Rachel Sturley and Tanvi Nibhanupudi

In the announcement, Lynn Loo, Andlinger Center director and professor of engineering, called the renewed partnership a “win-win,” which helps the Center to “reduce emissions globally while improving access to energy around the world.”

NEWS | 07/05/2020

Princeton Open Campus Coalition reunites to oppose required anti-racist training and teaching

Princeton Open Campus Coalition reunites to oppose required anti-racist training and teaching

Zachary Shevin

While the POCC believes anti-racist training and teaching requirements imperil free speech, several students felt these measures would promote open dialogue.

NEWS | 07/02/2020

Fall decision to come next week, U. says

Fall decision to come next week, U. says

Zachary Shevin

The University’s decision on fall undergraduate instruction will not come this week. In a statement to The Daily Princetonian, University Spokesperson Ben Chang indicated that the announcement will be made the week of July 6.

NEWS | 07/01/2020

Anti-Racism Book Initiative to provide over 1,000 ebooks to undergraduates

Anti-Racism Book Initiative to provide over 1,000 ebooks to undergraduates

Bharvi Chavre

USG is ordering 645 total copies of each title at about $11 per book — anticipating a total cost of over $14,000. Students will be able to read a book by either Professor Imani Perry or AAS Chair Eddie Glaude.

NEWS | 06/30/2020

U. to announce decision on fall undergraduate teaching on July 2, says email to First College class of 2024

U. to announce decision on fall undergraduate teaching on July 2, says email to First College class of 2024

Sam Kagan

The message further notes that “more details about orientation and the fall term” will come “in early July.”

NEWS | 06/29/2020

Last year, Kwanza Jones ’93 donated $20 million to Princeton. Last week, she called for the removal of Wilson’s name.

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

For Jones, CEO and co-founder of the SUPERCHARGED Initiative and an alumna of the School of Public and International Affairs, silence on Wilson’s racism was equivalent to “acquiescing” to it.

NEWS | 06/28/2020

U. renames Woodrow Wilson School and Wilson College

Zachary Shevin, Evelyn Doskoch, and Sam Kagan

Wilson College will become “First College” and the Woodrow Wilson School will be renamed “The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.”

NEWS | 06/27/2020

‘Tired of committees’: Students demand re-naming of Wilson School, reparations, and anti-racist curriculum

Albert Jiang and Zachary Shevin

“The University heard these demands before,” said one petition signatory. “It’s all about applying pressure at this point.”

NEWS | 06/27/2020

Over 40 working groups are working on ‘range of possibilities’ for fall semester, U. says

Over 40 working groups are working on ‘range of possibilities’ for fall semester, U. says

Albert Jiang

“Their work will inform the decision of the Academic Year 2021 Coordinating Committee, which has been evaluating options for the undergraduate teaching program this fall,” the email read.

NEWS | 06/25/2020

Black Leadership Coalition raises over $18,000 for Trenton businesses

Katie Tam and Sruti Chitluri

BLC members discussed how they could respond to the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and other Black Americans nationwide, especially at the hands of police.

NEWS | 06/24/2020

Inside look: Labs reopen with strict social distancing, as U. researchers begin ‘Phased Resumption’

Inside look: Labs reopen with strict social distancing, as U. researchers begin ‘Phased Resumption’

Katie Tam

With daily virtual COVID-19 symptom check-ins, routine disinfecting, and strict social distancing protocols, returning to lab work hardly means returning to normal.

NEWS | 06/24/2020

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