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Princeton permits professors to give 24-hour Dean’s Date extensions

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Princeton permits professors to give 24-hour Dean’s Date extensions

Amy Ciceu

A new policy this semester will allow professors to approve 24-hour extensions to assignments due on Dean’s Date without students having to ask their dean’s approval.

A new policy this semester will allow professors to approve 24-hour extensions to assignments due on Dean’s Date without students having to ask their dean’s approval.

NEWS | 12/11/2022

Grant Wahl ’96, revered sports journalist and ‘Prince’ alum, dies at 49

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Grant Wahl ’96, revered sports journalist and ‘Prince’ alum, dies at 49

Wilson Conn

Grant Wahl ’96, who has written for Sports Illustrated and served as a correspondent for Fox Sports, died at age 49 after collapsing at a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match in the host nation. Wahl has been commended at this year’s tournament for his tireless and incisive reporting on human rights abuses.

Grant Wahl ’96, who has written for Sports Illustrated and served as a correspondent for Fox Sports, died at age 49 after collapsing at a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match in the host nation. Wahl has been commended at this year’s tournament for his tireless and incisive reporting on human rights abuses. 

NEWS | 12/10/2022

Daniels ’24 elected USG president, gender-neutral bathroom referendum passes

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Daniels ’24 elected USG president, gender-neutral bathroom referendum passes

Annie Rupertus and Sophie Glaser

Stephen Daniels ’24 won the USG election for president alongside running mate Madi Linton ’24, who ran for vice president. The pair received 60.9 and 54 percent of student votes, respectively.

Stephen Daniels ’24 won the USG election for president alongside running mate Madi Linton ’24, who ran for vice president. The pair received 60.9 and 54 percent of student votes, respectively.

NEWS | 12/09/2022

Following petition, Princeton approves Chinese international students’ continuous housing requests

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Following petition, Princeton approves Chinese international students’ continuous housing requests

Lia Opperman and Miriam Waldvogel

The University approved Chinese international students’ continuous housing requests on Dec. 5, after initially denying a number of requests for housing over winter break. The change followed a petition circulated by students.

The University approved Chinese international students' continuous housing requests on Dec. 5, after initially denying a number of requests for housing over winter break. The change followed a petition circulated by students.

NEWS | 12/09/2022

‘This is hate speech’: Students harassed by extremist protestors on campus

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‘This is hate speech’: Students harassed by extremist protestors on campus

Julian Hartman-Sigall, Sophie Glaser, and Kayra Sener

Some students chose to engage with the protestors or counter their speech. Those who engaged took a variety of tactics: challenging the protesters’ rhetoric directly, taking photos in front of the signs, or yelling out to the crowd. Several students who walked by the crowd commented that they thought the protestors were “joking” or laughed at the extremist protestors’ statements.

Some students chose to engage with the protestors or counter their speech. Those who engaged took a variety of tactics: challenging the protesters’ rhetoric directly, taking photos in front of the signs, or yelling out to the crowd. 

NEWS | 12/08/2022

Third annual Wintersession to offer 525 courses

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Third annual Wintersession to offer 525 courses

Chas Brown

The 525 courses offered this January will be led by 389 on-campus facilitators. Offerings include courses from “A Drum Machine in Your Mouth: The Art of Beatboxing” to “How to Beat Your Grandma at Scrabble” to “Organic Chemistry for Anyone!”

The 525 courses offered this January will be led by 389 on-campus facilitators. Offerings include courses from “A Drum Machine in Your Mouth: The Art of Beatboxing” to “How to Beat Your Grandma at Scrabble” to “Organic Chemistry for Anyone!”

NEWS | 12/08/2022
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‘A rediscovery of the ancient world’: Anthony Grafton discusses new book

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‘A rediscovery of the ancient world’: Anthony Grafton discusses new book

Allan Shen

In a conversation with The Daily Princetonian, Grafton spoke about the process of writing his new book and how it intersects with his work in the Department of History. 

In a conversation with The Daily Princetonian, Grafton spoke about the process of writing his new book and how it intersects with his work in the Department of History. 

NEWS | 12/07/2022

Princeton Theological Seminary community reflects on historic appointment of first Black president

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Princeton Theological Seminary community reflects on historic appointment of first Black president

Kalena Blake

“He understands, in a way that's really transformative, the role and place of theological education in our current moment,” Professor Eddie S. Glaude said of Rev. Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton's appointment as President of the Princeton Theological Seminary. 

“He understands, in a way that's really transformative, the role and place of theological education in our current moment,” Professor Eddie S. Glaude said of Rev. Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton's appointment as President of the Princeton Theological Seminary. 

NEWS | 12/07/2022

USG hears end-of-term reports, amends Honor Constitution

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USG hears end-of-term reports, amends Honor Constitution

Alison Araten and Annie Rupertus

In the final meeting of the Takeuchi and Kapoor term, the USG approved amendments to the Honor Committee constitution, provided updates on campus security advocacy, and discussed Senate projects. 

In the final meeting of the Takeuchi and Kapoor term, the USG approved amendments to the Honor Committee constitution, provided updates on campus security advocacy, and discussed Senate projects. 

NEWS | 12/06/2022

‘It's life changing’: QuestBridge students match with Princeton

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‘It's life changing’: QuestBridge students match with Princeton

Jocelyne Wijaya

“I was so overwhelmed when I received my acceptance, I practically ran down the halls to tell all my teachers,” said Peyton McLaughlin ’27, a first-generation student from Philadelphia, Pa., who matched with Princeton through QuestBridge.

“I was so overwhelmed when I received my acceptance, I practically ran down the halls to tell all my teachers,” said Peyton McLaughlin ’27, a first-generation student from Philadelphia, Pa., who matched with Princeton through QuestBridge.

NEWS | 12/06/2022

ACLU, SPIA host panel on clemency

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ACLU, SPIA host panel on clemency

Danielle Ranucci

A recent lecture held by the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) hosted Oregon Governor Kate Brown and prison reform advocate Michael Thompson; both were awarded the ACLU’s first ever Lewis Conway Jr. Leadership in Clemency Award for their work.

A recent lecture held by the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) hosted Oregon Governor Kate Brown and prison reform advocate Michael Thompson; both were awarded the ACLU’s first ever Lewis Conway Jr. Leadership in Clemency Award for their work.

NEWS | 12/06/2022

Professor Imani Perry honored with National Book Award

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Professor Imani Perry honored with National Book Award

Miriam Waldvogel

The National Book Foundation honored professor of African American Studies Imani Perry’s “South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation” with its award in nonfiction. In the book, Perry draws on the stories, figures, and traditions of the American South.

The National Book Foundation honored professor of African American Studies Imani Perry’s “South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation” with its award in nonfiction. In the book, Perry draws on the stories, figures, and traditions of the American South.

NEWS | 12/05/2022

Candidates for USG President clash over student wellbeing, advocacy tactics in debate

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Candidates for USG President clash over student wellbeing, advocacy tactics in debate

Annie Rupertus and Nandini Krishnan

The three candidates for USG president, Stephen Daniels ’24, Isabella Shutt ’24, and Audrey Zhang ’25 took to the debate stage in Whig Hall to discuss the issues facing Princeton students. Voting opens on Monday, Dec. 5 at 12 p.m.

The three candidates for USG president, Stephen Daniels ’24, Isabella Shutt ’24, and Audrey Zhang ’25 took to the debate stage in Whig Hall to discuss the issues facing Princeton students. Voting opens on Monday, Dec. 5 at 12 p.m.

NEWS | 12/05/2022

Princeton community hosts vigil mourning Club Q shooting

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Princeton community hosts vigil mourning Club Q shooting

Rebecca Cunningham

On Thursday, Dec. 1, the Princeton Graduate Student Government (GSG) and Intersecting Queer Identities (IQI)/Queer Graduate Caucus (QGC) hosted a vigil behind the Fountain of Freedom mourning the victims of the Nov. 19 Club Q Shooting in Colorado Springs.

On Thursday, Dec. 1, the Princeton Graduate Student Government (GSG) and Intersecting Queer Identities (IQI)/Queer Graduate Caucus (QGC) hosted a vigil behind the Fountain of Freedom mourning the victims of the Nov. 19 Club Q Shooting in Colorado Springs.

NEWS | 12/04/2022

Narayanan ’24 elected 147th editor-in-chief of The Daily Princetonian

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Narayanan ’24 elected 147th editor-in-chief of The Daily Princetonian

Jocelyne Wijaya

“My hope for the next year is to cover our community as students see it.  There are so many exciting things happening on campus, and I want the 'Prince' to reflect them,” Narayanan said.

“My hope for the next year is to cover our community as students see it.  There are so many exciting things happening on campus, and I want the 'Prince' to reflect them,” Narayanan said.

NEWS | 12/04/2022

Activist George M. Johnson discusses book, queer identity in World AIDS Day talk

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Activist George M. Johnson discusses book, queer identity in World AIDS Day talk

Michelle Miao

George M. Johnson, author of “All Boys Aren't Blue,“ a New York Times bestseller, discussed growing up queer and Black, living with HIV, and vulnerability in the writing process at a World AIDS Day lecture on campus.

George M. Johnson, author of “All Boys Aren't Blue,“ a New York Times bestseller, discussed growing up queer and Black, living with HIV, and vulnerability in the writing process at a World AIDS Day lecture on campus.

NEWS | 12/04/2022

Investigation into Misrach Ewunetie ’24's death continues

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Investigation into Misrach Ewunetie ’24's death continues

Katherine Dailey, Tess Weinreich, and Isabel Yip

According to an email from the Middlesex County Medical Examiner’s Office on Nov. 30, autopsy reports and ancillary studies in Ewunetie’s case are estimated to take 12–16 weeks.

According to an email from the Middlesex County Medical Examiner’s Office on Nov. 30, autopsy reports and ancillary studies in Ewunetie’s case are estimated to take 12–16 weeks.

NEWS | 12/02/2022

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