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Senate launches USG Reform Project, agrees to sponsor DEI Committee referendum

Senate launches USG Reform Project, agrees to sponsor DEI Committee referendum

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced the USG Reform Project, agreed to sponsor a referendum that would make the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee a core committee of USG, and heard an update on Lawnparties from the Social Committee. 

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced the USG Reform Project, agreed to sponsor a referendum that would make the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee a core committee of USG, and heard an update on Lawnparties from the Social Committee. 

NEWS | March 21

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With University indoor mask mandate lifted, some classes and departments maintain face coverings requirement

With University indoor mask mandate lifted, some classes and departments maintain face coverings requirement

Janny Eng

While the indoor mask mandate has been lifted in most indoor spaces, departments such as the Writing and Chinese Language programs continue to require students to wear masks in class.  

While the indoor mask mandate has been lifted in most indoor spaces, departments such as the Writing and Chinese Language programs continue to require students to wear masks in class. 

NEWS | March 20

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Latke triumphs over Hamantaschen in ‘debate of the year’

Latke triumphs over Hamantaschen in ‘debate of the year’

Aidan Iacobucci

The event was moderated by Dean Dolan and organized by the Center For Jewish Life, Whig-Clio, and Fuzzy Dice.  

The event was moderated by Dean Dolan and organized by the Center For Jewish Life, Whig-Clio, and Fuzzy Dice.  

NEWS | March 20

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Princeton announces Dr. Anthony Fauci as Class Day 2022 Speaker

Princeton announces Dr. Anthony Fauci as Class Day 2022 Speaker

Brenden Garza

Dr. Fauci has served as the Chief Medical Advisor to the United States President since January 2021, and also serves as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. 

Dr. Fauci has served as the Chief Medical Advisor to the United States President since January 2021, and also serves as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. 

NEWS | March 18

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Princeton professor advised N.J. redistricting commissions in historic bipartisan vote

Princeton professor advised N.J. redistricting commissions in historic bipartisan vote

Laura Robertson

Professor Samuel Wang, Director of the Princeton Gerrymandering Project and the Electoral Innovations Lab, served as an advisor in the first bipartisan redrawing of congressional maps in New Jersey’s history. 

Professor Samuel Wang, Director of the Princeton Gerrymandering Project and the Electoral Innovations Lab, served as an advisor in the first bipartisan redrawing of congressional maps in New Jersey’s history. 

NEWS | March 17

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Princeton students fundraise, petition, express solidarity with Ukraine following Russian invasion

Princeton students fundraise, petition, express solidarity with Ukraine following Russian invasion

Hope Perry

Among several other motions of support, a group of Russian students distributed a Letter of Solidarity with Ukraine on Feb. 28 and founded an organization called 02.24.2022 in support of Ukraine. The Center for Jewish Life on campus also showed their support through a fundraiser during the Purim holiday on March 16 and 17.

Among several other motions of support, a group of Russian students distributed a Letter of Solidarity with Ukraine on Feb. 28 and founded an organization called 02.24.2022 in support of Ukraine. The Center for Jewish Life on campus also showed their support through a fundraiser during the Purim holiday on March 16 and 17.

NEWS | March 17

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University administrators talk optional masks policy, monthly testing, isolation during USG town hall

University administrators talk optional masks policy, monthly testing, isolation during USG town hall

Lia Opperman

At a town hall on March 16, University administrators discuss changes to COVID-19 protocol as students return from spring break. 

At a town hall on March 16, University administrators discuss changes to COVID-19 protocol as students return from spring break. 

NEWS | March 16

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Family, friends mourn the loss of Abraham Joshua ’21

Family, friends mourn the loss of Abraham Joshua ’21

Sandeep Mangat

Joshua, a graduate of the chemistry department, was teaching at Mission Preparatory School in San Francisco through Teach for America. He was killed in a collision on March 2. 

Joshua, a graduate of the chemistry department, was teaching at Mission Preparatory School in San Francisco through Teach for America. He was killed in a collision on March 2. 

NEWS | March 16

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Amid change to masking and testing policies, University COVID-19 cases see post-spring break dip

Amid change to masking and testing policies, University COVID-19 cases see post-spring break dip

Amy Ciceu

Following an update to the University’s COVID-19 dashboard layout, as of March 16, the Campus Mitigation Level is listed as “Baseline,“ which includes high continued vaccine efficacy and mild to moderate symptoms in those who test positive.

Following an update to the University’s COVID-19 dashboard layout, as of March 16, the Campus Mitigation Level is listed as “Baseline,“ which includes high continued vaccine efficacy and mild to moderate symptoms in those who test positive.

NEWS | March 16

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Eisgruber joins Town Council Meeting to give annual update

Eisgruber joins Town Council Meeting to give annual update

Charlie Roth

The Council also introduced its 2022 budget and discussed updates to Graduate Hotel construction.  

The Council also introduced its 2022 budget and discussed updates to Graduate Hotel construction.  

NEWS | March 15

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Hess, Potter, Wayner to advance to general election for Young Alumni Trustee

Hess, Potter, Wayner to advance to general election for Young Alumni Trustee

Gabriel Robare and Lia Opperman

Naomi Hess ’22, Christian Potter ’22, and Claire Wayner ’22 have been announced as the finalists for this year’s Young Alumni Trustee (YAT) election.  

Naomi Hess ’22, Christian Potter ’22, and Claire Wayner ’22 have been announced as the finalists for this year’s Young Alumni Trustee (YAT) election.   

NEWS | March 15

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USG discusses mental health referenda, approves Tigers in Town budget increase

USG discusses mental health referenda, approves Tigers in Town budget increase

Annie Rupertus

At its March 13 meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate discussed two possible mental health-related referenda that may be put to the vote later this semester and heard updates from three committees. 

At its March 13 meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate discussed two possible mental health-related referenda that may be put to the vote later this semester and heard updates from three committees. 

NEWS | March 15

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Rabbi Julie Roth to leave Princeton

Rabbi Julie Roth to leave Princeton

Marissa Michaels

Rabbi Julie Roth will leave Princeton at the end of this academic year to serve as a rabbi at Congregation Shomrei Emunah in Montclair, N.J. She served as University chaplain and executive director of the Center for Jewish Life for 17 years. 

Rabbi Julie Roth will leave Princeton at the end of this academic year to serve as a rabbi at Congregation Shomrei Emunah in Montclair, N.J. She served as University chaplain and executive director of the Center for Jewish Life for 17 years.

NEWS | March 14

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Rodney Priestley named next Dean of Graduate School

Rodney Priestley named next Dean of Graduate School

Desmond Lam

Rodney Priestley, the Pomeroy and Betty Perry Smith Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering and vice dean for innovation, has been named the next dean of Princeton’s Graduate School.

Rodney Priestley, the Pomeroy and Betty Perry Smith Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering and vice dean for innovation, has been named the next dean of Princeton’s Graduate School.

NEWS | March 9

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Princeton sees new construction across campus in 2021-22 academic year, more to begin this summer

Princeton sees new construction across campus in 2021-22 academic year, more to begin this summer

Sullivan Meyer

As the University undergoes “one of the most extensive building programs in its history,” large portions of central and east campus are being fenced off and excavated.

As the University undergoes “one of the most extensive building programs in its history,” large portions of central and east campus are being fenced off and excavated.

NEWS | March 3

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Princeton extends test-optional policy for 2022–23 admission cycle

Princeton extends test-optional policy for 2022–23 admission cycle

Mikayla Merin

Applicants for the University’s Class of 2027 will not have to take the SAT or ACT.

Applicants for the University’s Class of 2027 will not have to take the SAT or ACT.

NEWS | March 3

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NJ Transit considers Dinky alternative

NJ Transit considers Dinky alternative

Gabriel Robare and Charlie Roth

NJ Transit is considering two options for updates to the Dinky. One calls for an electric light rail embedded in a railway, while the other involves no additional construction. 

NJ Transit is considering two options for updates to the Dinky. One calls for an electric light rail embedded in a railway, while the other involves no additional construction.

NEWS | March 3

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Princeton announces expansion of Transfer Admissions Program

Princeton announces expansion of Transfer Admissions Program

Brenden Garza

The University announced that it will gradually expand its transfer program, from about 40 to approximately 100 enrolled transfers.

The University announced that it will gradually expand its transfer program, from about 40 to approximately 100 enrolled transfers.

NEWS | March 3

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Chella Man speaks after Center for Jewish Life’s Disability Awareness and Inclusion Shabbat

Chella Man speaks after Center for Jewish Life’s Disability Awareness and Inclusion Shabbat

Aidan Iacobucci

The event was the fourth annual Shabbat centered around disability awareness. 

 The event was the fourth annual Shabbat centered around disability awareness.  

NEWS | March 3

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Princeton lifts indoor mask mandate, reduces testing frequency to monthly for fully vaccinated individuals

Princeton lifts indoor mask mandate, reduces testing frequency to monthly for fully vaccinated individuals

Madeleine LeBeau

Those identified as close contacts for a COVID-19 positive individual will still be required to wear masks, and any individual who has received a vaccine exemption or has not yet received a booster dose but is eligible to do so will be required to continue to test weekly.

Those identified as close contacts for a COVID-19 positive individual will still be required to wear masks, and any individual who has received a vaccine exemption or has not yet received a booster dose but is eligible to do so will be required to continue to test weekly.

NEWS | March 2

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