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Athletic recruitment could face instability as antitrust exemption expires

Athletic recruitment could face instability as antitrust exemption expires

Bridget O’Neill

Student athletes weigh in on the matter, as the fate of athlete recruitment in the Ivy League is up in the air after the exemption expired last Friday.

Student athletes weigh in on the matter, as the fate of athlete recruitment in the Ivy League is up in the air after the exemption expired last Friday.

NEWS | 10/06/2022

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Princeton sells most holdings in Lithium Americas, Protect Thacker Pass argues not enough

Princeton sells most holdings in Lithium Americas, Protect Thacker Pass argues not enough

Lia Opperman and Miriam Waldvogel

As of the last quarter SEC filings, the University’s holdings in Lithium Americas Corporation are around $4.5 million, down from $92 million earlier this year. Still, Protect Thacker Pass, a Nevada-based coalition of activists, has argued that the University’s holdings in the company remain unacceptable.

As of the last quarter SEC filings, the University’s holdings in Lithium Americas Corporation are around $4.5 million, down from $92 million earlier this year. Still, Protect Thacker Pass, a Nevada-based coalition of activists, has argued that the University’s holdings in the company remain unacceptable.

NEWS | 10/06/2022

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Students react to Princeton’s dissociation from fossil fuel companies

Students react to Princeton’s dissociation from fossil fuel companies

Cole Strupp

Students shared their reactions to the news that the University is dissociating from 90 companies in the fossil fuel industry, including ExxonMobil.

Students shared their reactions to the news that the University is dissociating from 90 companies in the fossil fuel industry, including ExxonMobil.

NEWS | 10/05/2022

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Student leaders propose counterplan to administration-backed dining pilot

Student leaders propose counterplan to administration-backed dining pilot

Annie Rupertus and Laura Robertson

In an Oct. 4 email to college listservs, campus student leaders proposed an alternative to the dining pilot program in the works by the University after students raised concerns about the financial ramifications of its implementation.

In an Oct. 4 email to college listservs, campus student leaders proposed an alternative to the dining pilot program in the works by the University after students raised concerns about the financial ramifications of its implementation.

NEWS | 10/05/2022

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As Nassau Starbucks faces staff shortages, unionization pressures mount

As Nassau Starbucks faces staff shortages, unionization pressures mount

Isabel Yip and Julian Hartman-Sigall

“With all the other baristas that I've talked to who work in New Jersey, not just at this location, this location has had the most difficult customers to deal with,” Nubia Morales ’25, an employee at the Nassau Street location, told the ‘Prince.’

“With all the other baristas that I've talked to who work in New Jersey, not just at this location, this location has had the most difficult customers to deal with,” Nubia Morales ’25, an employee at the Nassau Street location, told the ‘Prince.’

NEWS | 10/04/2022

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Public policy experts, New York Times journalists discuss value of narrative case studies

Public policy experts, New York Times journalists discuss value of narrative case studies

Isabel Yip and Chas Brown

Two New York Times journalists spoke with professors from Princeton and Harvard at an event hosted by the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.

Two New York Times journalists spoke with professors from Princeton and Harvard at an event hosted by the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.

NEWS | 10/04/2022

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USG confirms passage of elections management amendment, hears reports on Lawnparties

USG confirms passage of elections management amendment, hears reports on Lawnparties

Annie Rupertus

On Sunday, Oct. 2, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) unanimously passed the second of two votes on a resolution to amend the USG Constitution and establish a Deputy Elections Manager position. The USG Senate also heard a variety of committee updates and Fall 2022 Lawnparties feedback. 

On Sunday, Oct. 2, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) unanimously passed the second of two votes on a resolution to amend the USG Constitution and establish a Deputy Elections Manager position. The USG Senate also heard a variety of committee updates and fall 2022 Lawnparties feedback. 

NEWS | 10/03/2022

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Annual UHS-sponsored ‘FluFest’ offers free flu vaccines to University community

Annual UHS-sponsored ‘FluFest’ offers free flu vaccines to University community

Amy Ciceu

The free flu vaccines will be offered to all faculty, staff, students, retirees, and alumni on Oct. 3, 6, and 10.

The free vaccines will be offered to all faculty, staff, students, retirees, and alumni on Oct. 3, 6, and 10.

NEWS | 10/03/2022

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Increased student body size prompts excess enrollment in introductory STEM courses

Increased student body size prompts excess enrollment in introductory STEM courses

Sandeep Mangat and Aidan Iacobucci

As the University welcomes two new residential colleges and its largest first-year class in history, introductory course enrollment has increased, leading to classroom and teaching practice changes for some classes. Some faculty and students have expressed concern.

As the University welcomes two new residential colleges and its largest first-year class in history, introductory course enrollment has increased, leading to classroom and teaching practice changes for some classes. Some faculty and students have expressed concern.

NEWS | 10/03/2022

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Some faculty, students look toward the future of the United Kingdom after Queen Elizabeth's death

Some faculty, students look toward the future of the United Kingdom after Queen Elizabeth's death

Rebecca Cunningham and Justus Wilhoit

Following the end of the official mourning period for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, students and faculty reflected on the change of leadership and its implications for international politics. 

Following the end of the official mourning period for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, students and faculty reflected on the change of leadership and its implications for international politics. 

NEWS | 10/03/2022

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‘When I was convicted, I felt like my country hated me’: SPEAR hosts discussion on women's experiences in prison

‘When I was convicted, I felt like my country hated me’: SPEAR hosts discussion on women's experiences in prison

Abby Leibowitz and Bridget O’Neill

In the interview, Cynthia Alvarado, an activist and formerly incarcerated woman, explained that education is a crucial step toward abolition and implored students to attend events like SPEAR’s to get involved with prison and criminal justice reform.

In the interview, Cynthia Alvarado, an activist and formerly incarcerated woman, explained that education is a crucial step toward abolition and implored students to attend events like SPEAR’s to get involved with prison and criminal justice reform.

NEWS | 10/03/2022

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University releases annual fire safety and security report

University releases annual fire safety and security report

Gabriel Robare

Under the Clery Act, the University is required to publish a report of crime on campus annually. The Sept. 29 report found that crime trends have returned to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. 

Under the Clery Act, the University is required to publish a report of crime on campus annually. The Sept. 29 report found that crime trends have returned to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. 

NEWS | 10/02/2022

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CBE professor Clifford Brangwynne earns Breakthrough Prize in revolutionary cellular research

CBE professor Clifford Brangwynne earns Breakthrough Prize in revolutionary cellular research

Allan Shen and Jess Choe

Brangwynne received the award for research he completed on phase separation of RNA droplets in cells. He will be awarded $3 million to share with his research partner Anthony Hyman.

Brangwynne received the award for research he completed on phase separation of RNA droplets in cells. He will be awarded $3 million to share with his research partner Anthony Hyman.

NEWS | 09/30/2022

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Farmers’ market moves closer to campus, making produce more accessible to University community

Farmers’ market moves closer to campus, making produce more accessible to University community

Tess Weinreich and Simone Kirkevold

The market was first established in 2009 by a cooperative of restaurants in the Princeton area. Now in its 13th year of operation, the farmers’ market partners with 21 local and regional vendors.

The market was first established in 2009 by a cooperative of restaurants in the Princeton area. Now in its 13th year of operation, the farmers’ market partners with 21 local and regional vendors.

NEWS | 09/29/2022

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen crashes International Center Ice Cream Social

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen crashes International Center Ice Cream Social

Edward Tian

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen made a surprise appearance at a social event organized by the Davis International Centre on Sept. 23.  

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen made a surprise appearance at a social event organized by the Davis International Centre on Sept. 23.  

NEWS | 09/29/2022

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Princeton to dissociate from 90 fossil fuel companies, including Exxon Mobil

Princeton to dissociate from 90 fossil fuel companies, including Exxon Mobil

Paige Cromley

The University announcement lists all 90 companies from which it will be divesting, all of which are “active in the thermal coal or tar sands segments of the fossil fuel industry.”

The University announcement lists all 90 companies from which it will be divesting, all of which are “active in the thermal coal or tar sands segments of the fossil fuel industry.”

NEWS | 09/29/2022

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Princeton after latest financial aid expansion: ‘We still have work to do’

Princeton after latest financial aid expansion: ‘We still have work to do’

Lia Opperman and Abby Bacall

“While it’s good to get people in by having these changes to financial aid, I do still think Princeton has a lot of work to do for their students and for the incoming classes,” one first-year student said.

“While it’s good to get people in by having these changes to financial aid, I do still think Princeton has a lot of work to do for their students and for the incoming classes,” one first-year student said.

NEWS | 09/28/2022

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Princeton advises to ‘plan ahead’ for COVID-19 scenarios as students express frustration

Princeton advises to ‘plan ahead’ for COVID-19 scenarios as students express frustration

Sidney Singer and Cole Strupp

One month into the fall semester, some students — particularly those who have had roommates test positive — expressed confusion and concern about the University’s COVID-19 isolation policies.

One month into the fall semester, some students — particularly those who have had roommates test positive — expressed confusion and concern about the University’s COVID-19 isolation policies.

NEWS | 09/28/2022

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Princeton files motion for dismissal of religious discrimination suit brought by ex-employee

Princeton files motion for dismissal of religious discrimination suit brought by ex-employee

Olivia Sanchez

The University filed a motion on Sept. 20 requesting that a religious discrimination lawsuit, brought forward by former University budget analyst Kate McKinley, be dismissed. The lawsuit, filed on Aug. 16, alleged that the University fired McKinley due to her religious objections to the COVID-19 vaccine employee requirement and other pandemic protocols.

The University filed a motion on Sept. 20 requesting that a religious discrimination lawsuit, brought forward by former University budget analyst Kate McKinley, be dismissed.

NEWS | 09/27/2022

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South Asian Progressive Alliance raises awareness, money for floods in Pakistan

South Asian Progressive Alliance raises awareness, money for floods in Pakistan

Michelle Miao and Jacqueline Zhou

The South Asian Progressive Alliance (SAPA) held a sit-in event on Monday, Sept. 26, and organized speeches in front of Frist Campus Center to promote their goal of raising $5,000 this week for Pakistan flood relief efforts.

The South Asian Progressive Alliance (SAPA) held a sit-in event on Monday, Sept. 26, and organized speeches in front of Frist Campus Center to promote their goal of raising $5,000 this week for Pakistan flood relief efforts.

NEWS | 09/27/2022

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