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As class sizes expand, Nassau Hall becomes the center of Opening Exercises

As class sizes expand, Nassau Hall becomes the center of Opening Exercises

Sandeep Mangat

For the second year in a row, Opening Exercises were held in front of Nassau Hall, rather than their traditional location of the University Chapel, signaling a historic change in the ceremony that marks the beginning of students’ academic careers.

For the second year in a row, opening exercises were held in front of Nassau Hall, rather than their traditional location of the University Chapel, signaling a historic change in the ceremony that marks the beginning of students’ academic careers.

NEWS | 09/06/2023

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TigerTransit, explained

TigerTransit, explained

Ryan Konarska

For many trips around the periphery of campus, TigerTransit is as fast as or faster than walking. The Daily Princetonian looked at TigerTransit’s schedules and routes to find the best routes for students to take to save time.

For many trips around the periphery of campus, TigerTransit is as fast as or faster than walking. The Daily Princetonian looked at TigerTransit’s schedules and routes to find the best routes for students to take to save time.

NEWS | 09/03/2023

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Director of the Office of Sustainability leaves longtime role for UMich

Director of the Office of Sustainability leaves longtime role for UMich

Jeannie Kim

Shana Weber is leaving her position as Director of Princeton’s Office of Sustainability after 17 years. She will be taking on a new position overseeing campus sustainability at the University of Michigan. In her absence, Ijeoma Nwagwu, the current Assistant Director, will take charge of the Office of Sustainability as interim director.

Shana Weber is leaving her position as Director of Princeton’s Office of Sustainability after 17 years. She will be taking on a new position overseeing campus sustainability at the University of Michigan. In her absence, Ijeoma Nwagwu, the current Assistant Director, will take charge of the Office of Sustainability as interim director.

NEWS | 09/03/2023

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Loud Luxury to headline fall Lawnparties concert

Loud Luxury to headline fall Lawnparties concert

Nandini Krishnan

Electronic music duo Loud Luxury will headline the biannual event, with support from Pheelz and student opener Weatherboy.

Electronic music duo Loud Luxury will headline the biannual event, with support from Pheelz and student opener Weatherboy.

NEWS | 09/03/2023

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NJ Transit engineers vote to strike, though service disruptions months away

NJ Transit engineers vote to strike, though service disruptions months away

Ryan Konarska

Due to federal labor laws, any work stoppage is likely months away as contract negotiations continue between NJ Transit and the union.

Due to federal labor laws, any work stoppage is likely months away as contract negotiations continue between NJ Transit and the union.

NEWS | 08/31/2023

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Sister of kidnapped grad student criticizes Princeton’s response in op-ed

Sister of kidnapped grad student criticizes Princeton’s response in op-ed

Lia Opperman

The op-ed alleges that Elizabeth Tsurkovs advisors were aware of her travel to Iraq for dissertation research. In a statement to the Daily Princetonian, University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote that “University Travel to Iraq is not permitted for students (graduate or undergraduate), and there are no exceptions.”

The op-ed alleges that Elizabeth Tsurkovs advisors were aware of her travel to Iraq for dissertation research. In a statement to the Daily Princetonian, University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote that “University Travel to Iraq is not permitted for students (graduate or undergraduate), and there are no exceptions.”

NEWS | 08/24/2023

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SPIA hires Iran envoy with suspended security clearance amid ongoing FBI investigation

SPIA hires Iran envoy with suspended security clearance amid ongoing FBI investigation

Julian Hartman-Sigall

On unpaid leave, Special Envoy to Iran Malley will begin to teach courses during the 2023-24 school year. Appointed by President Joe Biden in 2021, Malley was placed on unpaid leave two months ago after his security clearance was revoked amidst an ongoing investigation into his handling of classified materials.   

President Joe Biden appointed Malley to be his special envoy to Iran in 2021, but, two months ago, Malley was placed on unpaid leave after his security clearance was revoked amidst an ongoing investigation into his handling of classified materials. It is during this leave that Malley will teach courses at Princeton.

NEWS | 08/23/2023

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Princeton to change essay question, study further admissions changes for future years

Princeton to change essay question, study further admissions changes for future years

Bridget O’Neill

The committee is charged with examining not only the impact of the court’s decision on affirmative action, but also how the pandemic and campus expansion have “affected the University’s achievement of its admission priorities.”

The Committee is charged with examining not only the impact of the court’s decision on affirmative action but also how the pandemic and campus expansion have “affected the University’s achievement of its admission priorities.”

NEWS | 08/22/2023

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New restrictions aim to dramatically curtail e-vehicle use across campus

New restrictions aim to dramatically curtail e-vehicle use across campus

Tess Weinreich

According to the campus message, this tightened policy comes after a “formal review” conducted by the Environmental Safety and Risk Management Committee. The message cites student body growth, increased use of PEVs, and reduced accessibility to pathways due to construction as exacerbating factors. 

According to the campus message, this tightened policy comes after a “formal review” conducted by the Environmental Safety and Risk Management Committee. The message cites student body growth, increased use of PEVs, and reduced accessibility to pathways due to construction as exacerbating factors.

NEWS | 08/19/2023

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Media criticism of book on fall seminar syllabus echoed by Center for Jewish Life

Media criticism of book on fall seminar syllabus echoed by Center for Jewish Life

Rebecca Cunningham

On Monday, Rabbi Gil Steinlauf of the University’s Center for Jewish Life (CJL) sent a letter to the CJL community expressing concern over the inclusion of the text and urging the NES Department to reconsider its use.

On Monday, Rabbi Gil Steinlauf of the University’s Center for Jewish Life (CJL) sent a letter to the CJL community expressing concern over the inclusion of the text and urging the NES Department to reconsider its use.

NEWS | 08/16/2023

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40 undergrads reassigned rooms after Walker Hall converted to graduate housing

40 undergrads reassigned rooms after Walker Hall converted to graduate housing

Ryan Konarska

University spokesperson Ahmad Rizvi wrote that "larger-than-usual numbers of graduate students renewing their housing contracts for the coming academic year contributed to the need to utilize Walker for graduate students.”

University spokesperson Ahmad Rizvi wrote that “larger-than-usual numbers of graduate students renewing their housing contracts for the coming academic year contributed to the need to utilize Walker for graduate students.”

NEWS | 08/12/2023

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Detours expected after canal bridge to shut down this fall

Detours expected after canal bridge to shut down this fall

Tess Weinreich

The New Jersey Department of Transportation will replace the canal bridge this fall, adding to the disruption caused by construction on and around campus.

The New Jersey Department of Transportation will replace the canal bridge this fall, adding to the disruption caused by construction on and around campus.

NEWS | 08/10/2023

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Giberson ’23 pleads guilty to civil disorder in connection to Capitol riot

Giberson ’23 pleads guilty to civil disorder in connection to Capitol riot

Annie Rupertus and Lia Opperman

Recent graduate Larry Giberson was charged in March with six counts of civil disorder, and originally pleaded not guilty in April. He will receive his sentence in November.

Recent graduate Larry Giberson was charged in March with six counts of civil disorder, and originally pleaded not guilty in April. He will receive his sentence in November.

NEWS | 07/31/2023

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After art museum architect accused of sexual assault, Princeton plans to complete museum

After art museum architect accused of sexual assault, Princeton plans to complete museum

Amy Ciceu

Three former employees have accused Adjaye of coercive control. “It’s fair to say that most of our work with Adjaye is behind us,” the museum director said in a statement. 

Three former employees have accused Adjaye of coercive control. “It’s fair to say that most of our work with Adjaye is behind us,” the museum director said in a statement.

NEWS | 07/27/2023

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Princeton grad’s AI detection start-up launches, builds features to address false positives

Princeton grad’s AI detection start-up launches, builds features to address false positives

Amy Ciceu

GPTZero, created by Edward Tian ’23 out of a senior thesis project, is designed to distinguish between human and AI-written text. Since his initial version went viral last winter, large language models like ChatGPT have progressed. Tian, along with fellow Princeton graduates and current undergraduates, have been working to continuously improve GPTZero’s features in response.

GPTZero, created by Edward Tian ’23 out of a senior thesis project, is designed to distinguish between human and AI-written text. Since his initial version went viral last winter, large language models like ChatGPT have progressed. Tian, along with fellow Princeton graduates and current undergraduates, have been working to continuously improve GPTZero’s features in response.

NEWS | 07/27/2023

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As campus expands, all student mailing addresses changed

As campus expands, all student mailing addresses changed

Rebecca Cunningham

Under the new policy, email notifications about deliveries will arrive from lockers@princeton.edu, letter mail collection will move to Frist 110, and each student will get a new Frist mailbox locker number. 

Under the new policy, email notifications about deliveries will arrive from lockers@princeton.edu, letter mail collection will move to Frist 110, and each student will get a new Frist mailbox locker number. 

NEWS | 07/26/2023

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At some private universities, affirmative action for men persists

At some private universities, affirmative action for men persists

Lia Opperman

As admissions policies come under wider scrutiny following the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action last month, The Daily Princetonian takes a look at the preference conferred to men at some colleges.

As admissions policies come under wider scrutiny following the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action last month, The Daily Princetonian takes a look at the preference conferred to men at some colleges.

NEWS | 07/24/2023

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Future of legacy at Princeton up in the air as Department of Education opens investigation

Future of legacy at Princeton up in the air as Department of Education opens investigation

Bridget O’Neill

On July 19, Wesleyan University announced that it would be discontinuing legacy admissions, following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action last month. The Daily Princetonian looks at the policy and its future at Princeton.

On July 19, Wesleyan University announced that it would be discontinuing legacy admissions, following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action last month. The Daily Princetonian looks at the policy and its future at Princeton.

NEWS | 07/19/2023

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Princeton to crack down on eating clubs ‘overawarding’ financial aid

Princeton to crack down on eating clubs ‘overawarding’ financial aid

Eden Teshome

With the new, expansive financial aid policy set to go into effect this fall, the University is asking the clubs to roll back any aid above the sticker price of membership, due to potential liability if students are “overawarded.”

With the new, expansive financial aid policy set to go into effect this fall, the University is asking the clubs to roll back any aid above the sticker price of membership, due to potential liability if students are “overawarded.”

NEWS | 07/19/2023

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A research team’s finding of pre-human burial sites was publicly lauded. Then came the peer reviews.

A research team’s finding of pre-human burial sites was publicly lauded. Then came the peer reviews.

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi and Julian Hartman-Sigall

The flashy rollout became a source of controversy when critical peer reviews were published on July 12 — only five days before Unknown: Cave of Bones was released.

The flashy rollout became a source of controversy when critical peer reviews were published on July 12 — only five days before Unknown: Cave of Bones was released.

NEWS | 07/18/2023

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