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COVID-19 cases in Princeton municipality rise to highest levels since pandemic peak

This increase in cases, according to Princeton Health Officer Jeff Grosser, confirms that “Princeton is officially in our next peak of cases or second surge.” 

This increase in cases, according to Princeton Health Officer Jeff Grosser, confirms that “Princeton is officially in our next peak of cases or second surge.” 

Princeton begins partially redensifying campus labs

The University announced that laboratories are allowed to partially re-densify, now requiring a minimum of 125 square feet per occupant.

The University announced that laboratories are allowed to partially re-densify, now requiring a minimum of 125 square feet per occupant. Researchers must continue to use personal protective equipment, as well as follow strict social distancing guidelines.

Spanish and Portuguese Dept. cancels summer abroad programs, as IIP and PICS begin accepting applications

The Spanish and Portuguese department has canceled its summer abroad programs in Argentina, Portugal, and Spain, citing concerns surrounding international travel. PIIRS also plans to host its annual Global Seminars virtually. Meanwhile, the International Internship Program and the Princeton Internships in Civil Service program recently opened applications for in-person summer positions.

The Spanish and Portuguese department has canceled its summer abroad programs in Argentina, Portugal, and Spain, citing concerns surrounding international travel. PIIRS also plans to host its annual Global Seminars virtually. Meanwhile, the International Internship Program and the Princeton Internships in Civil Service program recently opened applications for in-person summer positions.

Princeton to pay fourth payment under settlement agreement to local lower-income homeowners

Homeowners who received a homestead benefit under the New Jersey Homestead Property Tax Credit Act will receive aid payments. From this year’s payments, each eligible household will receive around $2,100, according to a statement from the University.

Homeowners who received a homestead benefit under the New Jersey Homestead Property Tax Credit Act will receive aid payments. From this year’s payments, each eligible household will receive around $2,100, according to a statement from the University.  

CPUC discusses spring break, laboratories reopening, divestment

The CPUC also heard updates on the University’s efforts to address systemic racism, sexual assault and safety, and more information on Wintersession programs.

The CPUC also heard updates on the University’s efforts to address systemic racism, sexual assault and safety, and more information on Wintersession programs.  

U. to receive part of $53 million NSF grant for development of ocean health-monitoring robots

The SOCCOM Project, located at the University and overseen by the Program in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, describes its mission as seeking “to drive a transformative shift in the scientific and public understanding of the role of the vast Southern Ocean in climate change and biogeochemistry.”

The SOCCOM Project, located at the University and overseen by the Program in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, describes its mission as seeking “to drive a transformative shift in the scientific and public understanding of the role of the vast Southern Ocean in climate change and biogeochemistry.”

Princeton to support hybrid teaching this spring, Dolan tells faculty

The current guidelines for hybrid instruction, which are subject to change, allow for some students to sit physically in classrooms, with others joining live instruction via Zoom.

The current guidelines for hybrid instruction, which are subject to change, allow for some students to sit physically in classrooms, with others joining live instruction via Zoom.

Tracking COVID-19 in Princeton

The Daily Princetonian has been tracking COVID-19 cases in the town of Princeton as well as in the University. See the latest updates here.

The Daily Princetonian has been tracking COVID-19 cases in the town of Princeton as well as in the University. See the latest updates here.

McCarter Theatre announces plans for anti-racist action

The statement partially responded to the “We See You, White American Theater” demands released over the summer, which detail BIPOC thespians’ “concerns, approaches, and needs” to combat systemic racism in the theater industry.

The move comes partially in response to the “We See You, White American Theater” demands released over the summer, which detail the “concerns, approaches, and needs” of BIPOC thespians in combating structural racism in the theater industry.

USG approves referenda calling for Election Day holiday, fossil fuel divestment

Voting for the winter election will begin on Nov. 23 and end on Nov. 25.

Voting for the winter election will begin on Nov. 23 and end on Nov. 25.

Biden, Harris win the 2020 presidential election

Senator Kamala Harris will be the first woman, first Black American, and first South Asian American to hold the office of vice president. Former Vice President Joe Biden is the oldest president-elect in American history.

Senator Kamala Harris will be the first woman, first Black American, and first South Asian American to hold the office of vice president. Former Vice President Joe Biden is the oldest president-elect in American history.

Protesters in Princeton condemn Trump at ‘Protect the Results’ rally

A crowd of about a hundred people gathered in downtown Princeton to condemn calls from President Donald Trump and his campaign to stop counting mail-in and absentee votes in a rally on Wednesday in Hinds Plaza. 

A crowd of about a hundred people gathered in downtown Princeton to condemn calls from President Donald Trump and his campaign to stop counting mail-in and absentee votes in a rally on Wednesday in Hinds Plaza. 

Whitney Hermandorfer ’09 selected to clerk for Justice Amy Coney Barrett

Whitney Downs Hermandorfer ’09, a graduate of George Washington University Law School and former clerk for Justice Samuel Alito ’72, was chosen as one of Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s four clerks.

Whitney Downs Hermandorfer ’09, a graduate of George Washington University Law School and former clerk for Justice Samuel Alito ’72, was chosen as one of Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s four clerks. 

At Whig-Clio watch party, students follow nail-biter election

“The chat has been lively and the officers have been doing a good job with the raffles, in my opinion,” Drew Hopkins ’24 noted. “You take the victories that you can get.”

On Nov. 3, The American Whig-Cliosophic Society (Whig-Clio) hosted an Election Night Watch Party. Attended by 230 students from 9:30 to 11:30 ET as the first results of election night rolled in, students shared reactions to the election and participated in prize raffles. 

PEI renamed the ‘High Meadows Environmental Institute,’ following large gift

The University is renaming the Princeton Environmental Institute (PEI) the High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI), recognizing a recent gift from High Meadows Foundation. It is the largest gift that the environmental institute has received to date.  

The University is renaming the Princeton Environmental Institute (PEI) the High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI), recognizing a recent gift from High Meadows Foundation. It is the largest gift that the environmental institute has received to date.  

Robert Prud’homme named inaugural winner of Princeton’s Dean for Research Award for Distinguished Innovation

“Professor Prud’homme has consistently found creative ways of applying his fundamental research in complex fluids to the solution of important practical problems, such as finding more efficient ways of delivering therapeutic drugs to the body, ” Debenedetti wrote.

“Professor Prud’homme has consistently found creative ways of applying his fundamental research in complex fluids to the solution of important practical problems, such as finding more efficient ways of delivering therapeutic drugs to the body, ” Debenedetti wrote.

Election Updates: Booker, Watson Coleman win reelection, N.J. votes to legalize marijuana, races from Princeton Public Schools to presidency too close to call

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker and NJ-12 Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman have won reelection, and three state ballot initiatives involving tax deductions, redistricting, and the legalization of marijuana are expected to pass. Still, many races have not been called. Here’s what we know so far.

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker and NJ-12 Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman have won reelection, and three state ballot initiatives involving tax deductions, redistricting, and the legalization of marijuana are expected to pass. Still, many races have not been called. Here’s what we know so far.

Eating clubs to hold virtual Bicker, Street Week in 2021

Street Week will take place virtually from Jan. 31 to Feb. 13, 2021, according to InterClub Council (ICC) president Karthik Ramesh ’21.

USG begins Disability Task Force, approves Honor Committee members

USG implemented a new disability task force and confirmed five new members to the Honor Committee.

USG implemented a new disability task force and confirmed five new members to the Honor Committee.

Princeton Small Business Resiliency Fund opens second round of grant applications

The fund was designed to help small businesses in the Princeton community adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, and has already provided $5,000 grants to 70 local businesses.

The fund was designed to help small businesses in the Princeton community adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, and has already provided $5,000 grants to 70 local businesses.