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Students walk-a flock away from Lawnparties, marked by rain, chaos, but still some fun

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Students walk-a flock away from Lawnparties, marked by rain, chaos, but still some fun

Tess Weinreich and Izzy Jacobson

The rainy festivities at this semester’s Lawnparties festival elicited mixed reactions from students. At least one student was injured in the crowd at the headlining act.

The rainy festivities at this semester’s Lawnparties festival elicited mixed reactions from students. At least one student was injured in the crowd at the headlining act.

NEWS | 04/30/2023

Professors weigh in on debate on academic rigor, divided on whether good for mental health

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Professors weigh in on debate on academic rigor, divided on whether good for mental health

Abby Leibowitz

The ‘Prince’ sat down with professors from the Psychology and Sociology departments to discuss the ongoing mental health crisis nationwide and on Princeton's campus.

The ‘Prince’ sat down with professors from the psychology and sociology departments to discuss the ongoing mental health crisis nationwide and on Princeton’s campus.

NEWS | 04/28/2023

‘Research is me-search’: Students investigate high rates of depression among grad students

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‘Research is me-search’: Students investigate high rates of depression among grad students

Emily Miller

A group of University graduate students are conducting a study on graduate student mental health (GSMH) at Princeton. The GSMH project started in 2017 by a group of graduate students in the psychology department, led by recent graduate and founder Abigail Hoskin. 

A group of University graduate students are conducting a study on graduate student mental health (GSMH) at Princeton. The GSMH project started in 2017 by a group of graduate students in the psychology department, led by recent graduate and founder Abigail Hoskin. 

NEWS | 04/27/2023

Princeton grad students support employee strikes and protests at Rutgers

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Princeton grad students support employee strikes and protests at Rutgers

Tess Weinreich and Lia Opperman

Contract negotiations continue between union members and administrators at Rutgers University, after a nine-day strike was suspended last week. While Princeton and Rutgers have historically rivaled, shared objectives between the universities’ unionized groups have now brought those calling for change together.

Contract negotiations continue between union members and administrators at Rutgers University, after a nine-day strike was suspended last week. While Princeton and Rutgers have historically rivaled, shared objectives between the universities’ unionized groups have now brought those calling for change together. 

NEWS | 04/26/2023

A drastically changed process for students seeking mental health leaves

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A drastically changed process for students seeking mental health leaves

Lia Opperman

An overview of the past ten years of mental health related leave of absences at Princeton show students’ satisfaction with the process has changed drastically. While the mid 2010s saw high profile negative experiences with the University’s mental health services, a Department of Justice review, and University-wide changes, two current students who spoke to the ‘Prince’ report markedly better experiences.

An overview of the past ten years of mental health related leave of absences at Princeton show students’ satisfaction with the process has changed drastically. While the mid 2010s saw high profile negative experiences with the University’s mental health services, a Department of Justice review, and University-wide changes, two current students who spoke to the ‘Prince’ report markedly better experiences.

NEWS | 04/26/2023
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Firestorm erupts at Princeton High School over principal’s unexplained removal

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Firestorm erupts at Princeton High School over principal’s unexplained removal

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Princeton High School students walked out of afternoon classes on Friday, April 21, protesting the recent removal of principal Chmiel.

Princeton High School students walked out of afternoon classes on Friday, April 21, protesting the recent removal of principal Chmiel. Student and parent calls for transparency go unanswered, as administrators say their hands are tied. 

NEWS | 04/25/2023

As ProCES reaches 25th anniversary, LENS program reformats service summers

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As ProCES reaches 25th anniversary, LENS program reformats service summers

Jeannie Kim

ProCES and LENS programming aim to increase student exposure to immersive learning and service through expanded resources and courses. While ProCES involves a new format for courses, LENS has rebranded existing opportunities for summer service under a new website and program.

ProCES and LENS programming aim to increase student exposure to immersive learning and service through expanded resources and courses. While ProCES involves a new format for courses, LENS has rebranded existing opportunities for summer service under a new website and program.

NEWS | 04/25/2023

Aleksa Milojević, Annabelle Duval named valedictorian, salutatorian

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Aleksa Milojević, Annabelle Duval named valedictorian, salutatorian

Tess Weinreich

Aleksa Milojević ’23 was named the valedictorian for the Class of 2023, and Annabelle Duval was named salutatorian, the University announced on Monday, April 24. The ‘Prince’ spoke with the two seniors about their time at the University.

Aleksa Milojević ’23 was named the valedictorian for the Class of 2023, and Annabelle Duval was named salutatorian, the University announced on Monday, April 24. The ‘Prince’ spoke with the two seniors about their time at the University.

NEWS | 04/25/2023

USG likely out of time to pass budget amendment during spring semester, tabled with one meeting to go

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USG likely out of time to pass budget amendment during spring semester, tabled with one meeting to go

Nandini Krishnan

USG discussed a constitutional amendment, which would have restructure budget approval for summer spending in preparation for fall Lawnparties. The change requires two votes to pass and will not pass with one meeting remaining in the 2022–2023 academic year.

USG discussed a constitutional amendment, which would have restructure budget approval for summer spending in preparation for fall Lawnparties. The change requires two votes to pass and will not pass with one meeting remaining in the 2022–2023 academic year.

NEWS | 04/25/2023

Peer Reps, explained

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Peer Reps, explained

Olivia Sanchez

Peer Representatives support and defend students accused of violating the Honor Code. The organization was officially established in 2003, but informal forms of representation have long existed at the University. The ‘Prince’ explains the Peer Rep program and its historical foundations on campus.

Peer Representatives support and defend students accused of violating the Honor Code. The organization was officially established in 2003, but informal forms of representation have long existed at the University. The ‘Prince’ explains the Peer Rep program and its historical foundations on campus. 

NEWS | 04/25/2023

TigerHub crashes for Class of 2026, University denies class size was a factor

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TigerHub crashes for Class of 2026, University denies class size was a factor

Lia Opperman and Justus Wilhoit

TigerHub crashed for many students on the morning of course enrollment for the class of 2026, causing a number of rising sophomores to miss out on introductory and prerequisite classes. According to University Spokesperson Ahmad Rizvi, these issues were caused by a “technical problem” rather than Class of 2026’s larger size.

TigerHub crashed for many students on the morning of course enrollment for the class of 2026, causing a number of rising sophomores to miss out on introductory and prerequisite classes. According to University Spokesperson Ahmad Rizvi, these issues were caused by a “technical problem” rather than Class of 2026’s larger size.

NEWS | 04/21/2023

Princeton writing seminar explores queer visibility amid anti-drag legislation

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Princeton writing seminar explores queer visibility amid anti-drag legislation

Bridget O’Neill

Lecturer Tyler Baldor of “WRI 163/164: And the Rest is Drag” hopes his course will be part of an effort by the University to make queer people and issues more visible. The course will also aim to focus on the most recent anti-drag legislation in next year’s course material.

Instructor Tyler Baldor of “WRI 163/164: And the Rest is Drag” hopes his course will be part of an effort by the University to make queer people and issues more visible. The course will also aim to focus on the most recent anti-drag legislation in next year’s course material.

NEWS | 04/20/2023

After a professor’s email, rumors of a disciplinary incident in COS 126 are spreading

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After a professor’s email, rumors of a disciplinary incident in COS 126 are spreading

Julian Hartman-Sigall and Zach Lee

Eight students enrolled in COS 126 spoke with The Daily Princetonian about rumors that swirled after Professor of Computer Science David August sent a Canvas announcement about plagiarism and the class’s collaboration policy. Students didn’t know why the message was sent and relayed the variety of rumors circulating on campus.

Eight students enrolled in COS 126 spoke with The Daily Princetonian about rumors that swirled after Professor of Computer Science David August sent a Canvas announcement about plagiarism and the class’s collaboration policy. Students didn’t know why the message was sent and relayed the variety of rumors circulating on campus.

NEWS | 04/20/2023

‘The sky didn’t fall’: Knapp, Bahcall reflect on journey as Princeton’s first two female astrophysics professors

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‘The sky didn’t fall’: Knapp, Bahcall reflect on journey as Princeton’s first two female astrophysics professors

Miriam Waldvogel and Natalie Hahn

In interviews with The Daily Princetonian, Knapp and Eugene Higgins Professor of Astrophysics Neta Bahcall described their experiences as the department’s first two female professors.

In interviews with The Daily Princetonian, Knapp and Eugene Higgins Professor of Astrophysics Neta Bahcall described their experiences as the department’s first two female professors.

NEWS | 04/20/2023

Dining pilot has seen low use at eating clubs, enthusiasm for late meal

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Dining pilot has seen low use at eating clubs, enthusiasm for late meal

Janny Eng

As the University dining pilot program comes to a close, over 85 percent of dining pilot meals have been at dining halls or Frist late meal. Only 2 percent of meals taken have been at eating clubs, while none have been reported at co-ops.

As the University dining pilot program comes to a close, over 85 percent of dining pilot meals have been at dining halls or Frist late meal. Only 2 percent of meals taken have been at eating clubs, while none have been reported at co-ops.

NEWS | 04/20/2023

Brush fire breaks out at Princeton Junction as 2023 sees an uptick in wildfire incidents

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Brush fire breaks out at Princeton Junction as 2023 sees an uptick in wildfire incidents

Tess Weinreich

In New Jersey, brush fires peak annually in April. However, amidst moderate drought conditions recorded in recent months, 2023 has seen an uptick in incidences.  

In New Jersey, brush fires peak annually in April. However, amidst moderate drought conditions recorded in recent months, 2023 has seen an uptick in incidences.   

NEWS | 04/20/2023

After 30 years growing Princeton’s endowment, Andy Golden to retire in 2024

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After 30 years growing Princeton’s endowment, Andy Golden to retire in 2024

Sandeep Mangat, Lia Opperman, and Miriam Waldvogel

PRINCO manages the University’s endowment, which grew nearly tenfold during Golden’s tenure and reached  a historic 46.9 percent in the fiscal year 2021.

PRINCO manages the University’s endowment, which grew nearly tenfold during Golden’s tenure and reached  a historic 46.9 percent in the fiscal year 2021.

NEWS | 04/19/2023

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