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Plastic bag ban begins as second phase of NJ legislation takes effect

Plastic bag ban begins as second phase of NJ legislation takes effect

Tess Weinreich

According to a bill passed by Gov. Phil Murphy and other lawmakers last year, NJ retailers and food service businesses will no longer be permitted to use or distribute single-use plastic bags. The bill goes into effect on May 4.

According to a bill passed by Gov. Phil Murphy and other lawmakers last year, NJ retailers and and food service businesses will no longer be permitted to use or distribute single-use plastic bags. The bill goes into effect on May 4.

NEWS | 05/01/2022

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Recipients of University President's Achievement Award reflect on their continued service

Recipients of University President's Achievement Award reflect on their continued service

Izzy Jacobson

The employees, whose work spans from the Elevator/Electric Shop to the Office of the Dean for Research, will receive $2,500, a certificate and their name engraved in a plaque in the Office of Human Resources.

The employees, whose work spans from the Elevator/Electric Shop to the Office of the Dean for Research, will receive $2,500, a certificate and their name engraved in a plaque in the Office of Human Resources.

NEWS | 05/01/2022

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Dorm in New College East to be named Mannion Hall

Dorm in New College East to be named Mannion Hall

Naomi Hess

The University made the announcement following a donation from Martin Mannion ’81 and his wife, Tristin Mannion. 

The University made the announcement following a donation from Martin Mannion ’81 and his wife, Tristin Mannion.  

NEWS | 04/29/2022

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Some student group members seek alternative housing for 2022 Reunions after being denied housing

Some student group members seek alternative housing for 2022 Reunions after being denied housing

Madeleine LeBeau

67.6 percent of requests for Reunions housing from student performing groups were fulfilled, according to University Communications. Students who did not receive housing from the University must find alternative options.

67.6 percent of requests for Reunions housing from student performing groups were fulfilled, according to University Communications. Students who did not receive housing from the University must find alternative options.

NEWS | 04/29/2022

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Seven students recognized for service through the Spirit of Princeton Award

Seven students recognized for service through the Spirit of Princeton Award

Isabel Yip

Since 1995, the Spirit of Princeton Award has recognized students for their contributions to the undergraduate experience. 

Since 1995, the Spirit of Princeton Award has recognized students for their contributions to the undergraduate experience. 

NEWS | 04/28/2022

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Town Council gets updates on Graduate Hotel, recognizes CAPERS

Town Council gets updates on Graduate Hotel, recognizes CAPERS

Charlie Roth

Following the announcement that construction for the Graduate Hotel will temporarily force Chambers Street to be one-way, the Council expressed some concerns about the upcoming project. 

Following the announcement that construction for the Graduate Hotel will temporarily force Chambers Street to be one-way, the Council expressed some concerns about the upcoming project. 

NEWS | 04/28/2022

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Faculty approves minors program, renames ‘concentrations’ to ‘majors’

Faculty approves minors program, renames ‘concentrations’ to ‘majors’

Lia Opperman

The University approved a proposal which would allow students beginning in the Class of 2025 to pursue academic “minors.” The minors program will eventually replace the certificates program. A proposal to change the nomenclature of “concentrations” to “majors” was also approved.

The University approved a proposal which would allow students beginning in the Class of 2025 to pursue academic “minors.” The minors program will eventually replace the certificates program. A proposal to change the nomenclature of “concentrations” to “majors” was also approved.

NEWS | 04/27/2022

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Fire at 185 Nassau Street results in no injuries, minimal damage

Fire at 185 Nassau Street results in no injuries, minimal damage

Charlie Roth

There was a fire at 185 Nassau Street in the early morning of Tuesday, April 26. There were no injuries reported.

There was a fire at 185 Nassau Street in the early morning of Tuesday, April 26. There were no injuries reported.

NEWS | 04/27/2022

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Students flow with Flo Milli at spring Lawnparties

Students flow with Flo Milli at spring Lawnparties

Lia Opperman

Student opener Strawberry Milk and Rapper Flo Milli performed for students at Lawnparties on Sunday. 

Student opener Strawberry Milk and Rapper Flo Milli performed for students at Lawnparties on Sunday. 

NEWS | 04/26/2022

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Natalia Orlovsky, Frances Mangina named valedictorian, salutatorian

Natalia Orlovsky, Frances Mangina named valedictorian, salutatorian

Katherine Dailey

Natalia Orlovsky, a molecular biology concentrator from Chadds Ford, Pa. and Frances Mangina, a philosophy concentrator from Toronto, Ontario, have respectively been named the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Princeton’s Class of 2022. 

Natalia Orlovsky, a molecular biology concentrator from Chadds Ford, Pa. and Frances Mangina, a philosophy concentrator from Toronto, Ontario, have respectively been named the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Princeton’s Class of 2022.

NEWS | 04/26/2022

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Four professors, eight Princeton University Press authors win 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship

Four professors, eight Princeton University Press authors win 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship

Erin Lee

Eight Princeton University Press (PUP) authors have been recognized for scholarship in their fields of study. The fellowship is awarded on the basis of past research as well as a project that the candidate proposes. 

Eight Princeton University Press (PUP) authors have been recognized for scholarship in their fields of study. The fellowship is awarded on the basis of past research as well as a project that the candidate proposes. 

NEWS | 04/26/2022

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Princeton welcomes admitted students to campus for the first in-person Princeton Preview in two years

Princeton welcomes admitted students to campus for the first in-person Princeton Preview in two years

Aidan Iacobucci

Admitted students were able to hear from current students, tour campus, and attend an activities fair to learn more about the opportunities Princeton offers.

Admitted students were able to hear from current students, tour campus, and attend an activities fair to learn more about the opportunities Princeton offers.

NEWS | 04/24/2022

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Princeton administration will not dissociate from Caterpillar

Princeton administration will not dissociate from Caterpillar

Annie Rupertus

Princeton will not act on the recently-passed Referendum No. 3, which calls on the University to halt usage of Caterpillar machinery for campus construction.  

Princeton will not act on the recently-passed Referendum No. 3, which calls on the University to halt usage of Caterpillar machinery for campus construction.  

NEWS | 04/24/2022

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Princeton’s AccessAbility Center celebrates 5 years of serving students on campus

Princeton’s AccessAbility Center celebrates 5 years of serving students on campus

Bailey Glenetske

The AccessAbility Center celebrated its five-year anniversary, with Director for Disability Services Liz Erickson as well as AccessAbility Center Fellows Naomi Hess ’22 and Harper Chambers ’24 discussing the mission of the Center, past and present. 

The AccessAbility Center celebrated its five-year anniversary, with Director for Disability Services Liz Erickson as well as AccessAbility Center Fellows Naomi Hess ’22 and Harper Chambers ’24 discussing the mission of the Center, past and present. 

NEWS | 04/24/2022

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Here’s a look at course availability in Princeton’s most popular departments

Here’s a look at course availability in Princeton’s most popular departments

Charlie Roth

The Registrar’s office released course offerings for the upcoming fall semester, and the ‘Prince’ data analysis shows that the University will offer 31,852 seats in 953 classes. Our analysis also includes a breakdown of courses by distribution requirement and class size.

The Registrar’s office released course offerings for the upcoming fall semester, and the ‘Prince’ data analysis shows that the University will offer 31,852 seats in 953 classes. Our analysis also includes a breakdown of courses by distribution requirement and class size.

NEWS | 04/21/2022

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Nikole Hannah-Jones, Ulrich Baer, Stefan Bradley discuss racism and free speech at universities

Nikole Hannah-Jones, Ulrich Baer, Stefan Bradley discuss racism and free speech at universities

Naomi Hess

“If you come to the university to be comforted, I feel like you’re in the wrong place,” New York Times Magazine staff writer Nikole Hannah-Jones said at a Tuesday panel. “But you also shouldn’t have to be proving basic humanity, defending basic humanity, defending your basic right to be there.”

“If you come to the university to be comforted, I feel like you’re in the wrong place,” New York Times Magazine staff writer Nikole Hannah-Jones said at a Tuesday panel. “But you also shouldn’t have to be proving basic humanity, defending basic humanity, defending your basic right to be there.”

NEWS | 04/20/2022

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USG Senate upholds appeal over Caterpillar referendum, will withhold statement to University for or against referendum

USG Senate upholds appeal over Caterpillar referendum, will withhold statement to University for or against referendum

Katherine Dailey, Paige Cromley, and Annie Rupertus

USG’s email said that by its Constitution, “with a majority of student votes, Referendum 3 passes.”

USG’s email said that by its Constitution, “with a majority of student votes, Referendum 3 passes.”

NEWS | 04/20/2022

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USG holds special meeting to discuss appeal regarding Caterpillar referendum, results yet to be announced

USG holds special meeting to discuss appeal regarding Caterpillar referendum, results yet to be announced

Annie Rupertus

The results of the vote to accept or reject the appeal have not been made public yet, but are expected to be announced by the end of the week, according to USG President Mayu Takeuchi ’23.

The results of the vote to accept or reject the appeal have not been made public yet, but are expected to be announced by the end of the week, according to USG President Mayu Takeuchi ’23.

NEWS | 04/20/2022

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University Trustees vote to extend Eisgruber presidency for at least five years

University Trustees vote to extend Eisgruber presidency for at least five years

Izzy Jacobson

“I am optimistic about Princeton’s future and delighted to be continuing in office for at least five more years,” Eisgruber wrote to the ‘Prince’. “I look forward to what all of us can accomplish together.”

“I am optimistic about Princeton’s future and delighted to be continuing in office for at least five more years,” Eisgruber wrote to the ‘Prince’. “I look forward to what all of us can accomplish together.”  

NEWS | 04/19/2022

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Amid Pride Alliance advocacy for housing accommodations, new dorms will include gender-inclusive bathrooms

Amid Pride Alliance advocacy for housing accommodations, new dorms will include gender-inclusive bathrooms

Lia Opperman and Brenden Garza

New dorms in New College East (NCE), New College West (NCW), and Hobson College have been designed to include gender-neutral restroom facilities, according to Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss.

New dorms in New College East (NCE), New College West (NCW), and Hobson College have been designed to include gender-neutral restroom facilities, according to Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss.

NEWS | 04/19/2022

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