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U. alumna makes first public appearance since accusing Virginia lieutenant governor of sexual assault

U. alumna makes first public appearance since accusing Virginia lieutenant governor of sexual assault

Ezra Zimble

Vanessa Tyson ’98, will meet with a Massachusetts District Attorney about her allegations of sexual assault against Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax. On Feb. 12, Tyson made her first public appearance since coming forward with her allegations. A second woman, Maryland resident Meredith Watson, has also accused Fairfax of sexual assault. Fairfax has maintained that his encounters with both Tyson and Watson were consensual.

NEWS | 02/18/2019

23 percent of students investigated by Honor Committee in the past five years found guilty, report says

23 percent of students investigated by Honor Committee in the past five years found guilty, report says

Samantha Shapiro

Over the last five years among these five categories, 99 violations were reported to the Honor Committee, 37 resulted in a hearing, and 23 students were found responsible of violating the Honor Code.

NEWS | 02/18/2019

'Day of Action' planned for detained graduate student Xiyue Wang

Asian man stands behind Asian woman and toddler seated. There is an empty glass in the frame and the toddler is in a high chair eating dinner.

'Day of Action' planned for detained graduate student Xiyue Wang

Silma Berrada

Members of the community plan to hold a “Day of Action” in support of Xiyue Wang, who was detained by Iranian police in 2016.

NEWS | 02/17/2019

Q&A with Mara Liasson, NPR correspondent and Fox contributor

Marissa Michaels

The Daily Princetonian sat down with NPR correspondent and Fox contributor Mara Liasson for a brief interview.

NEWS | 02/17/2019

Questlove discusses importance of boredom, creativity

David Veldran

During the talk, Questlove — a writer and the frontman for the Grammy Award-winning band The Roots — was named an honorary member of the class of 2019. The honor recognized his “contributions to culture, the arts, and the creative process, which have left an indelible impression on the members of the class of 2019.”

NEWS | 02/17/2019

Terrace Club president resigns

Zachary Shevin

In an email to The Daily Princetonian, Popoola noted that she is “trying to get some distance and rest.” She deferred additional comment to the current club officers.

NEWS | 02/17/2019

Gerwin ’19, Linfield ’19 awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarships for graduate study in UK

Yael Marans

Mikaela Gerwin ’19 and Rachel Linfield ’19 have been awarded the Gates Cambridge Scholarship. The scholarship will fund Gerwin and Linfield’s pursuit of graduate studies next year at the University of Cambridge. Gerwin will pursue a Master of Philosophy in History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine, and Linfield will pursue a Master of Philosophy in Health, Medicine and Society.

NEWS | 02/15/2019

Report ranks U. best LGBTQ+ friendly school

Aviva Kohn

The University has been ranked the most LGBTQ+-friendly college by College Consensus, a website that compiles data across many college ranking sites. The published list of 25 colleges included schools from 16 different states.

NEWS | 02/14/2019

Barry ’19, Jordan ’19 receive Pyne Prize

Barry ’19, Jordan ’19 receive Pyne Prize

Linh Nguyen

On Thursday, Feb. 14, the University Office of Communications announced that seniors Annabel Barry ’19 and Sydney Jordan ’19 have been named co-recipients for the 2019 Moses Taylor Pyne Honor Prize, “the highest general distinction conferred on an undergraduate.”

NEWS | 02/14/2019

U. professors partner to create MERMAIDs, study seismic activity on the ocean floor

Nouran Ibrahim

Geosciences professor Frederik Simons and Professor Emeritus Guust Nolet created Mobile Earthquake Recording in Marine Areas by Independent Drivers (MERMAIDs), which travel about a mile below the surface of the water.

NEWS | 02/14/2019

HUM Sequence co-founder Theodore K. Rabb GS '61 passes away at 81

Paige Allen and Allan Shen

Theodore K. Rabb GS ’61 was the co-founder of the Humanities sequence to introduce a group of first-year students to the literature, philosophy, and history of Western civilization.

NEWS | 02/14/2019

Russian studies expert Cohen talks Trump, Cold War legacy

Russian studies expert Cohen talks Trump, Cold War legacy

Kris Hristov

Cohen explained that the “new Cold War” began in the early 1990s, immediately following the end of the Cold War, when American policy specifically antagonized, isolated, and demeaned Russia.

NEWS | 02/14/2019

Yee '19 reflects on time as USG President

Benjamin Ball

Friends and former USG colleagues laud Yee ’19 for her organizational skills and commitment to working for the good of others. Yee reflects on the successes and acknowledges the shortcomings of her tenure.

NEWS | 02/13/2019

Committee recommends broader penalties for Honor Code, Committee on Discipline violations

Committee recommends broader penalties for Honor Code, Committee on Discipline violations

Ivy Truong

The Academic Integrity Reconciliation Committee has released recommended changes in an email to both faculty and students. These changes could drastically alter how issues of academic integrity are handled by both the Honor Committee and the Committee on Discipline.

NEWS | 02/13/2019

Arons '78 sponsors Krav Maga workshops to combat campus sexual assault

Samantha Shapiro

On Sunday, Feb. 10, Campus Recreation’s Fitness “Free Week” concluded with three Krav Maga workshops, featuring expert Gaby Gliksman. Krav Maga is a form of Israeli martial arts, developed as a self-defense system for the Israeli army.

NEWS | 02/13/2019

Courtyard to be named for historic landscape architect Beatrix Farrand

Rebecca Han

The courtyard between Henry, Foulke, and 1901-Laughlin halls will be named the Beatrix Farrand Courtyard after famed landscape architect Beatrix Farrand, who worked at the University from 1912-1943 as its first consulting landscape architect. Farrand was one of the 11 founding members and the only female member of the American Society of Landscape Architects. She designed and influenced many elements of campus, including the Graduate College, Henry and Foulke halls, McCosh Health Center, and the Dinky station.

NEWS | 02/12/2019

University students collaborate with town for sustainability efforts

Katie Tam

Since fall 2018, University students have been collaborating with the town of Princeton on a Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Climate Action Plan (CAP) was initiated as part of the town Council’s 2017 goals and objectives. A major aim of the CAP is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Princeton from a 2010 baseline of approximately 433,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions.

NEWS | 02/12/2019

Sackler family under fire after new court filings claim that Sacklers deceived public on OxyContin

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Sackler family under fire after new court filings claim that Sacklers deceived public on OxyContin

Haleigh Gundy

A recent court filing claimed that the Sackler family, which has donated extensively to the University, purposely misled the public about the current crisis of opioid abuse, addiction, and overdose. Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey alleged that the Sackler family’s goal was to profit from opioids as much as possible.

NEWS | 02/12/2019

Bezos ’86 at the center of controversy with National Enquirer

Bezos ’86 at the center of controversy with National Enquirer

David Veldran

Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos ’86 has accused the tabloid magazine National Enquirer of “extortion and blackmail.”

NEWS | 02/11/2019

Eisgruber discusses University expansion, "Ban the Box" at CPUC meeting

Eisgruber discusses University expansion, "Ban the Box" at CPUC meeting

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

At the first CPUC meeting of the semester, President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 discussed the University’s new research initiatives and expansion plans. Undergraduates from Students for Prison Education and Reform (SPEAR) confronted Eisgruber with a series of questions.

NEWS | 02/11/2019

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