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Stephen Hawking, honorary degree recipient, dies at age 76

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Stephen Hawking, honorary degree recipient, dies at age 76

Katja Stroke-Adolphe

Stephen Hawking, a theoretical physicist who received an honorary doctorate degree from the University in 1982, died on the morning of March 13 at the age of 76. Hawking is famed for his scientific achievements in studying the properties of black holes, as a beloved figure in pop culture, and for his book A Brief History of Time.

NEWS | 03/15/2018

PFARS members speak about medical interests, time with EMT squad

PFARS members speak about medical interests, time with EMT squad

Linh Nguyen

Almost 80 years old, the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad is an integral part of the town and community it serves, responding to thousands of calls every year. PFARS is an independent, non-profit emergency medical services organization that is heavily reliant on volunteers in the local area, many of whom are students at the University.

NEWS | 03/15/2018

Terrace employee who allegedly threatened club manager arrested

Ariel Chen

On March 14, Darnell Pygum, the former Terrace Club employee who recently made threats against the club manager, was placed under arrest by the Princeton Police Department, according to a statement from the PPD.

NEWS | 03/15/2018

Hundreds turn out for gun control protest at Frist

Rose Gilbert

On Wednesday at noon, several hundred students, professors, and Princeton residents gathered outside Frist Campus Center to call for increased gun control in the wake of the Valentine’s Day high school shooting that killed 17 people in Parkland, Fla. Hosted by Princeton Advocates for Justice, the rally was named “We Call BS.”

NEWS | 03/15/2018

Students counter Open Air Outreach with fundraiser for women's, LGBTQ groups

Protestors on Washington Road around noon on March 13.

Students counter Open Air Outreach with fundraiser for women's, LGBTQ groups

Benjamin Ball

In response to the recent protest undertaken by members of the Open Air Outreach and the subsequent counter-protest on the part of students, Kevin McElwee ’18 has established the PUFightsHate fundraiser through Venmo.

NEWS | 03/13/2018

Municipal bus service alters schedules, angering residents

Municipal bus service alters schedules, angering residents

Ivy Truong

A change to the schedule of the FreeB bus, a free shuttle bus that is open to the Princeton community, has drawn fierce opposition from some town residents.

NEWS | 03/13/2018

Darren Aronofsky, on his new series "One Strange Rock"

Emily Spalding

Taking a step back from perfection-obsessed ballerinas, unorthodox allegories about nature, and brutal boxing sequences, filmmaker, writer, and director Darren Aronofsky is pivoting his focus to the mystery of Earth in his new ten-episode series “One Strange Rock”. University students and community members were given a private screening of the series’ first episode, followed by a talkback with Aronofsky on Tuesday night in Richardson Auditorium.

NEWS | 03/13/2018

Christian protesters on campus spark vehement student response

Public Safety officers confront protesters for upsetting students.

Christian protesters on campus spark vehement student response

Benjamin Ball

A small group of Christian protesters amassed outside of the Wilson School across Washington Road Tuesday afternoon. The protest consisted of a few men holding signs that read “Jesus or Hellfire,” “Gamers are Murderers,” “Feminists are Whores,” and “Women Belong in the Kitchen.” The men voiced their ideas at various passersby, declaring that they were “failing at life” and “being a disappointment to God.”

NEWS | 03/13/2018

University housed campus dining workers during snowstorm

Broken branches on campus after Storm Quinn.

University housed campus dining workers during snowstorm

Isabel Ting

After a major snow storm struck on Wednesday, March 7, the University provided overnight housing accommodations for several dining staff members in both on- and off-campus locations.

NEWS | 03/11/2018

Hoagie Haven opens second storefront

Hoagie Haven opens second storefront

Ivy Truong

Princeton now has two Hoagie Havens — two doors down from each other. At the original Hoagie Haven on 242 Nassau St., customers can walk in and order sandwiches. The second location, 244 Nassau St., is designated for customers picking up phone orders. This location also has tables where customers can sit and eat, no matter which storefront provided their food.

NEWS | 03/11/2018

New monologues let students talk about struggles with eating disorders

Benjamin Ball

“I believe that everybody could take advantage of going to a therapist, I think everybody could take advantage of going to a nutritionist, and I think everyone has, to some extent, an unhealthy relationship with food,” Feig said. “I think that the more we talk about that, the more we realize that, the more we provide support for each other, and provide spaces that are safe to express those anxieties.”

NEWS | 03/11/2018

USG talks mental health, Lawnparties funding

Jacob Gerrish

As the first month of the administration of Undergraduate Student Government President Rachel Yee ’19 draws to a close, the USG discussed the Ivy League Mental Health Conference, budget proposals and committee appointments, and elections resolutions during its weekly meeting.

NEWS | 03/11/2018

This Day in History: Panel on women’s changing status abroad, presidential election, Wilson School apps decrease

Sarah Warman Hirschfield and Ivy Truong

On this day in history, March 9, 1988, The Daily Princetonian reported on a decrease in Wilson School applications, a panel on the changing status of women abroad, the ongoing presidential primary campaigns, and new appointments for the Humanities Council.

NEWS | 03/09/2018

CPS wait times heavily reduced to six days

CPS wait times heavily reduced to six days

Benjamin Ball

The average wait time for appointments used to be one to two weeks, with some students experiencing up to three-week wait times. The shortening of the initial consultation allows more students to be seen at a faster rate.

NEWS | 03/09/2018

University delays opening, houses employees during snowstorm

A tree fell on campus after the recent Nor'easter.

University delays opening, houses employees during snowstorm

Linh Nguyen

After a nor’easter swept through the town of Princeton and left behind 17.8 inches of snow, the University delayed opening until 10 a.m. Thursday morning.

NEWS | 03/08/2018

Graduate students hold demonstration in East Pyne Hall

Students demonstrate for feminist goals on International Women's Day.

Graduate students hold demonstration in East Pyne Hall

Ivy Truong

The plan was to occupy East Pyne. After the protesters entered the classroom, they read their reasons for striking from their “manifesto.” They also encouraged students to walk out and join them. Only one unnamed professor knew of their plans and walked out with the students.

NEWS | 03/08/2018

University closed for non-essential personnel due to weather

Claire Thornton

Because of severe weather, the University is closed to all non-essential personnel until 9 p.m.

NEWS | 03/08/2018

Courses canceled, snowstorm continues

Audrey Spensley

Students have witnessed branches and even trees toppled onto the accumulating snow. According to Marina Latif ’19, multiple cars on Washington Street were backlogged in snow at about 4:30 p.m.

NEWS | 03/07/2018

Students issued fines for jaywalking on Washington Road

Hamna Khurram

“I was very surprised,” Amaechi wrote in an email. “I did not know there were penalties from the Princeton Police Department for jaywalking on campus. I had always assumed that you would only encounter Public Safety officers rather than Princeton police while on campus.”

NEWS | 03/07/2018

University announces foundation of the M.S. Chadha Center for Global India

Mallory Williamson

The Center for Global India, which according to a University statement, “will bring together scholars and students from all disciplines to broadly explore contemporary India, including its economy, politics and culture,” has yet to announce a specific opening date or a scholar to lead it.

NEWS | 03/07/2018

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