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USG delays elections reforms, approves additional budget allocations

USG delays elections reforms, approves additional budget allocations

Annie Rupertus

The election reforms, which were unanimously approved on Oct. 9, will not go into effect for USG’s winter elections, except for a language change regarding an “Abstain” vote. All other reforms will go into effect in the spring election cycle.

The election reforms, which were unanimously approved on Oct. 9, will not go into effect for USG’s winter elections, except for a language change regarding an “Abstain” vote. All other reforms will go into effect in the spring election cycle.

NEWS | 11/01/2022

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University tightens security protocols, responding to campus safety concerns

University tightens security protocols, responding to campus safety concerns

Katherine Dailey

New policies announced on Tuesday entail increased lighting and security cameras on campus. Residential common areas will now have their “access limited to students and a short list of authorized faculty and staff.”  

New policies announced on Tuesday entail increased lighting and security cameras on campus. Residential common areas will now have their “access limited to students and a short list of authorized faculty and staff.”  

NEWS | 11/01/2022

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As the 2022 midterms approach, here’s who is running and how to vote in Princeton

As the 2022 midterms approach, here’s who is running and how to vote in Princeton

Lia Opperman

With this year’s election season ramping up, here’s an overview of local and NJ state candidates looking to secure a seat, and how you can cast your ballot.

With this year’s election season ramping up, here’s an overview of local and NJ state candidates looking to secure a seat, and how you can cast your ballot.

NEWS | 11/01/2022

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Laura Wooten Hall dedicated, honoring longest-serving U.S. poll worker

Laura Wooten Hall dedicated, honoring longest-serving U.S. poll worker

Madeleine LeBeau

As general midterm elections approach on Nov. 8, the University officially dedicated Laura Wooten Hall, named for a former Campus Dining staff member and volunteer poll worker in New Jersey for 79 consecutive years.

As general midterm elections approach on Nov. 8, the University officially dedicated Laura Wooten Hall, named for a former Campus Dining staff member and volunteer poll worker in New Jersey for 79 consecutive years.

NEWS | 10/31/2022

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Plans for gas line upgrades announced at Town Council meeting

Plans for gas line upgrades announced at Town Council meeting

Charlie Roth

Plans for upgrades to gas lines around town were announced at the Oct. 24 meeting of the Princeton Town Council. The construction will begin in January and is expected to last all year. 

Plans for upgrades to gas lines around town were announced at the Oct. 24 meeting of the Princeton Town Council. The construction will begin in January and is expected to last all year.

NEWS | 10/30/2022

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University endowment generates first loss since Great Recession in 2008

University endowment generates first loss since Great Recession in 2008

Janny Eng

Only two of the eight Ivy League schools did not report investment losses in the 2022 fiscal year. The University’s endowment remains the third-highest in the Ivy League. 

Only two of the eight Ivy League schools did not report investment losses in the 2022 fiscal year. The University’s endowment remains the third-highest in the Ivy League. 

NEWS | 10/28/2022

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Austrian ambassador Alexander Kmentt speaks on nuclear escalation in Ukraine

Austrian ambassador Alexander Kmentt speaks on nuclear escalation in Ukraine

Jacqueline Zhou

“Nuclear war is climate change in a pressure cooker,” Kmentt said. “I hope for the next generation to do better than my generation.” 

“Nuclear war is climate change in a pressure cooker,” Kmentt said. “I hope for the next generation to do better than my generation.” 

NEWS | 10/27/2022

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Princeton French & Francophone Society revived amid growing student interest after 7-year hiatus

Princeton French & Francophone Society revived amid growing student interest after 7-year hiatus

Bailey Glenetske

Graduate student leaders Yassine Ait Ali and Sophie Chopin emphasized the club’s desire to bring students together with respect to diversity and inclusion, as well as to welcome those with all levels of French-speaking ability and knowledge of French and Francophone culture.

Graduate student leaders Yassine Ait Ali and Sophie Chopin emphasized the club’s desire to bring students together with respect to diversity and inclusion, as well as to welcome those with all levels of French-speaking ability and knowledge of French and Francophone culture.

NEWS | 10/27/2022

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Business Today hosts seminar with Robert Chavez ’77, President and CEO of Hermès of Paris

Business Today hosts seminar with Robert Chavez ’77, President and CEO of Hermès of Paris

Rebecca Cunningham

Robert Chavez ’77, President and CEO of Hermès of Paris, addressed University community members on Wednesday in a Q&A hosted by Business Today, reflecting on his time at Princeton, his creative process, and his personal style.

Robert Chavez ’77, President and CEO of Hermès of Paris, addressed University community members on Wednesday in a Q&A hosted by Business Today, reflecting on his time at Princeton, his creative process, and his personal style.

NEWS | 10/27/2022

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PNI locks interior hallways as PETA brings VR exhibit “Abduction” to campus

PNI locks interior hallways as PETA brings VR exhibit “Abduction” to campus

Amy Ciceu

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) brought a traveling virtual reality exhibit to Princeton in order to highlight the cruelty of animal laboratory testing. The Princeton Neuroscience Institute (PNI) adopted certain preemptive measures as a result.  

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) brought a traveling virtual reality exhibit to Princeton in order to highlight the cruelty of animal laboratory testing. The Princeton Neuroscience Institute (PNI) adopted certain preemptive measures as a result. 

NEWS | 10/26/2022

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As practice of land acknowledgment expands on campus, Indigenous leaders push for a ‘seat at the table’

As practice of land acknowledgment expands on campus, Indigenous leaders push for a ‘seat at the table’

Bhoomika Chowdhary

“Land acknowledgments should be viewed as a beginning and not an ending,” wrote Reverend Dr. J.R. Norwood, who served as Tribal Councilman for the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribe for 15 years. “They should be statements that honor the past and pledge to show proper respect by building bridges into the future.”

“Land acknowledgments should be viewed as a beginning and not an ending,” wrote Reverend Dr. J.R. Norwood, who served as Tribal Councilman for the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribe for 15 years. “They should be statements that honor the past and pledge to show proper respect by building bridges into the future.”

NEWS | 10/25/2022

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Hundreds gather to mourn Misrach Ewunetie ’24 at two campus vigils

Hundreds gather to mourn Misrach Ewunetie ’24 at two campus vigils

Katherine Dailey

Over 500 people attended the vigil hosted by the Princeton Ethiopian and Eritrean Student Association, and over 120 students attended the vigil hosted by the University and Office of Religious Life. 

Over 500 people attended the vigil hosted by the Princeton Ethiopian and Eritrean Student Association, and over 120 students attended the vigil hosted by the University and Office of Religious Life. 

NEWS | 10/25/2022

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Ewunetie family raises suspicions about circumstances of death as county prosecutor says no ‘criminal activity’

Ewunetie family raises suspicions about circumstances of death as county prosecutor says no ‘criminal activity’

Katherine Dailey

Ewunetie’s belongings, including her phone, were found on her body, according to a spokesperson for the Prosecutor’s Office.

Ewunetie’s belongings, including her phone, were found on her body, according to a spokesperson for the Prosecutor’s Office.

NEWS | 10/24/2022

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Former ACLU President discusses free speech at Princeton panel

Former ACLU President discusses free speech at Princeton panel

Abby Leibowitz

Former ACLU president Nadine Strossen spoke about the state of free speech at a panel hosted by the James Madison Program on Oct. 6. 

Former ACLU president Nadine Strossen spoke about the state of free speech at a panel hosted by the James Madison Program on Oct. 6. 

NEWS | 10/24/2022

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USG presses administrators for dining pilot details

USG presses administrators for dining pilot details

Hope Perry and Annie Rupertus

USG issued a formal request to administrations on Oct. 14 urging the University to release official information about the upperclass dining pilot. The decision to send the request letter was made unanimously.

USG issued a formal request to administrations on Oct. 14 urging the University to release official information about the upperclass dining pilot. The decision to send the request letter was made unanimously.

NEWS | 10/22/2022

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Missing student Misrach Ewunetie ’24 found dead on campus

Missing student Misrach Ewunetie ’24 found dead on campus

Katherine Dailey and Drew Somerville

Misrach Ewunetie ’24, a University student who was last seen on campus on Friday morning, has been found dead near the edge of campus.

Misrach Ewunetie ’24, a University student who was last seen on campus on Friday morning, has been found dead near the edge of campus.

NEWS | 10/20/2022

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Search for Misrach Ewunetie ’24 continues into fourth day

Search for Misrach Ewunetie ’24 continues into fourth day

Katherine Dailey

The Department of Public Safety has asked anyone with information that might help locate Ewunetie to contact them immediately at (609) 258-1000, or submit tips anonymously.

The Department of Public Safety has asked anyone with information that might help locate Ewunetie to contact them immediately at (609) 258-1000, or submit tips anonymously.

NEWS | 10/19/2022

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USG announces 2026 Class Council election results

USG announces 2026 Class Council election results

Rebecca Cunningham

The turnout rate for this year’s election reached 54 percent with a total of 2610 votes, a decrease of six percent from the election in 2025.

The turnout rate for this year’s election reached 54 percent with a total of 2610 votes, a decrease of six percent from the election in 2025.

NEWS | 10/18/2022

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Public Safety seeks help finding missing member of Class of 2024

Public Safety seeks help finding missing member of Class of 2024

Drew Somerville

Misrach Ewunetie ’24 has been reported missing and was last seen near Scully Hall early on Friday morning. Anyone with information on her whereabouts has been asked to contact the Department of Public Safety at (609) 258-1000.

Misrach Ewunetie ’24 has been reported missing and was last seen near Scully Hall early on Friday morning. Anyone with information on her whereabouts has been asked to contact the Department of Public Safety at (609) 258-1000.

NEWS | 10/17/2022

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Princeton Caribbean Connection comes together to fundraise in wake of Hurricane Fiona

Princeton Caribbean Connection comes together to fundraise in wake of Hurricane Fiona

Eden Teshome

The Princeton Caribbean Connection (PCC) hosted a fundraising event with Coffee Club to raise money for those impacted by Hurricane Fiona. 

The Princeton Caribbean Connection (PCC) hosted a fundraising event with Coffee Club to raise money for those impacted by Hurricane Fiona. 

NEWS | 10/13/2022

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