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Iranian authorities deny Xiyue Wang's appeal of conviction, sentence

Iranian authorities deny Xiyue Wang's appeal of conviction, sentence

Marcia Brown

University graduate student and U.S. citizen Xiyue Wang’s appeal of his conviction and 10-year prison sentence for espionage was denied by Iranian authorities yesterday. In the University’s press release, the University emphasizes that Wang “was not involved in any political activities or connected to any government agencies; he was simply a scholar conducting historical research.” A fourth-year graduate student; Wang has now been detained in Iran since the summer of 2016.

NEWS | 08/18/2017

U. to review transfer applications starting this fall

Shriya Sekhsaria

The University will make its transfer application available early in the fall of this year, according to its undergraduate admissions website.

NEWS | 08/12/2017

Citizen Scientists attend nuclear weapons treaty negotiations at UN

Allie Spensley

Members of the Princeton Citizen Scientists attended the second and final round of negotiations at the U.N. General Assembly over an international treaty to prohibit nuclear weapons. The negotiations concluded with a vote and final text on July 7.

NEWS | 07/25/2017

PPPL receives EPA award in waste management, remains role model in environmental stewardship

Jacob Tyles

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory with the Federal Green Challenge Region 2 Award in Waste Management on July 12. The laboratory was able to divert 3,766 tons of waste from landfills, increase its recycling rate by 13 percent, and save about a quarter million dollars in taxpayer money over the last fiscal year. PPPL is a Department of Energy-funded National Laboratory, one of eight run by the Office of Science.

NEWS | 07/21/2017

Student raises funds online to pay for health insurance; U. says 'Talk to Us' instead

Marcia Brown

When Nasir Ismael ’21 found out that he had been accepted to the University, he was as ecstatic as any other student.

NEWS | 07/11/2017

Camp Kesem Princeton prepares for third year supporting children affected by cancer

Katherine Wang

“We all come together and share experiences of both tragedy and strength. It undoubtedly makes your eyes water, but what is incredible is that afterward, for the rest of camp, all of the campers suddenly seem so much closer, like they have known each other for months,” Finlay explained.

NEWS | 07/10/2017

Reich '04 acquitted of LIBOR-rigging charges after second trial in two years

Norman Xiong

Ryan Reich ’04, accused of manipulating the LIBOR rate for profit between 2005 and 2007, was acquitted in April. Reich, an ex-Barclays interest rate swaps trader, was among the eight individuals acquitted of LIBOR rigging over the past two years. The ruling comes from a retrial of the case after the jury of the first trial was unable to reach a verdict in July 2016.

NEWS | 07/10/2017

Freshman issue preview: 21 classes for the Great Class of 2021

Kristin Qian

Choosing classes can be an overwhelming process at the beginning of freshman year, so The Daily Princetonian has picked out a palette of fall offerings to help you get started — all with no prerequisites and open to first-years. Picked out for the Class of 2021, here’s a wide-ranging selection of 21 courses, ranging from engineering to Ancient Greek, filmmaking to science fiction.

NEWS | 07/10/2017

In memoriam: University professor and noted anthropologist Isabelle Clark-Decès remembered for dedication, compassion

Claire Lee

Isabelle Clark-Decès, professor of anthropology and director of the Program in South Asian Studies, died last Thursday after a fall in Mussoorie, India, where she was leading a Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies Global Seminar.

NEWS | 07/08/2017

Q&A with Sharon Fairley '82

Shriya Sekhsaria

Sharon Fairley ’82 has been the Chief of Chicago’s Independent Police Review Authority since 2015. She held various positions in marketing management, marketing consulting, and advertising management before becoming an attorney and federal prosecutor. Fairley sat down with The Daily Princetonian to discuss her career trajectory, reactions to movements such as #BlackLivesMatter, and the organization that is set to replace the IPRA.

NEWS | 07/05/2017

There's trouble a-bruin

Quinn Donohue

Every September, hundreds of University students venture into black bear territory during Outdoor Action, one of the University’s pre-orientation program for incoming undergraduates. On July 19, a black bear returned the favor.

NEWS | 06/25/2017

PPPD petition met with little response from University

PPPD petition met with little response from University

Claire Lee

Princeton Private Prison Divest (PPPD) was met with a “disappointing response” from the Board of Trustees upon submitting their final petition that encourages the Board to state that the University will divest from private prisons.

NEWS | 06/07/2017

Q&A with Sarah Tantillo '87, educator

Shriya Sekhsaria

Sarah Tantillo ’87 is an educational consultant who has written several books and research reports, founded multiple organizations to aid charter schools, and taught high school English and humanities for 14 years. The ‘Prince’ sat down with her to discuss her books, experiences at the University, roles in founding the New Jersey Charter School Resource Center and New Jersey Charter Public Schools Association, and thoughts on the future of education in the United States.

NEWS | 06/06/2017

Q&A: Narayana Kocherlakota '83, former Federal Reserve Bank President

Abhiram Karuppur

Narayana Kocherlakota ’83, who served as the 12th president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis from 2009 to 2015, advocated against raising the rate during his term. He was a member of the Federal Open Markets Committee, which sets the interest rate by buying and selling U.S. Treasury securities. He spoke to The Daily Princetonian about his Princeton experience and his views on current monetary policy.

NEWS | 06/06/2017

Q&A: Texas Sen. Ted Cruz '92

Abhiram Karuppur

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz ’92 made national headlines in 2015 when he launched his campaign for President. He finished second in the Republican presidential primary and remains an active and influential member of the U.S. Senate. He sat down with The Daily Princetonian to talk about his time at the University, his experience running for President, his current political outlook, and his advice for college students.

NEWS | 06/06/2017

Commencement 2017 celebrates service, unsung heroes

Zaynab Zaman

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 reflected on the commitment to service emphasized at his graduation, and how such a commitment remains important today. He underscored the empathy needed in today’s day and age, particularly in order to overcome the difficult politics and disagreements characteristic of the time.

NEWS | 06/06/2017

Q&A: Judge Andrew Napolitano '72, Fox News Judicial Analyst

Abhiram Karuppur

Judge Andrew Napolitano '72 is a national syndicated columnist and a senior judicial analyst at Fox News, providing legal commentary, where he has been for 20 years.

NEWS | 06/06/2017

Q&A: George Whitesides '96, CEO of Virgin Galactic

Abhiram Karuppur

George Whitesides '96 is the CEO of Virgin Galactic, which is developing commercial spacecraft aimed at providing the public with flights into suborbital space, starting as early as 2018.

NEWS | 06/06/2017

Q&A: Judge Richard Clifton '72, Senior Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Abhiram Karuppur

Richard Clifton '72 is a Senior Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, where he has served since 2002.

NEWS | 06/06/2017

Ted Cruz '92 emphasizes moral leadership in conversation with his thesis adviser Robert George

Zaynab Zaman

Reflecting on his conversations at the University, Cruz noted that there could be both seriousness and lightheartedness at times. “You engaged in ideas, but also learned not to take yourself too seriously," he said. “I’d call a friend a Communist, he’d call me a Fascist, then we’d sit down and have a beer.”

NEWS | 06/06/2017

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