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U. drops SAT, ACT requirement, cancels Early Action application option for Class of 2025 applicants

U. drops SAT, ACT requirement, cancels Early Action application option for Class of 2025 applicants

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

The announcement emphasized that the change in standardized testing policy will apply for one year, and extend toward transfer applicants, as well — “many of whom are veterans or active-duty military.”

NEWS | 06/18/2020

Supreme Court rules in favor of U., temporarily protects status of DACA recipients

Supreme Court rules in favor of U., temporarily protects status of DACA recipients

Zachary Shevin and Rooya Rahin

This ruling is not the end of the battle for DACA. The Opinion noted that it is within the power of DHS to end DACA but that the method by which they did so was illegal.

NEWS | 06/18/2020

NJ executive order rolls out new guidelines for colleges, says ‘hybrid system’ of online and in-person most ‘realistic’

NJ executive order rolls out new guidelines for colleges, says ‘hybrid system’ of online and in-person most ‘realistic’

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Evelyn Doskoch

On Wednesday, Governor Phil Murphy announced that the N.J. Office of the Secretary of Higher Education would release guidelines for reopening colleges. Universities must submit their restart plans to the Office at least 14 days before any students or staff return to campus, according to Murphy.

NEWS | 06/17/2020

Gen. Mark Milley ’80 apologizes for his role in Trump photo-op

Mark Milley speaking at ROTC commissioning

Gen. Mark Milley ’80 apologizes for his role in Trump photo-op

Taylor Sharbel

Milley considered resigning from his position as a result of the backlash sparked by his participation in Trump’s photo-op.

NEWS | 06/17/2020

As Harvard goes test-optional, U. becomes only Ivy requiring SAT, ACT for applicants to Class of 2025

As Harvard goes test-optional, U. becomes only Ivy requiring SAT, ACT for applicants to Class of 2025

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Universities remain divided on whether to drop the requirements in light of the shuttering of testing centers and disruption of exam schedules caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The College Board announced on June 2 it will be halting the administration of at-home SAT testing, and urged schools not to punish students who do not submit scores.

NEWS | 06/17/2020

Black Princetonians across the nation weigh in on racism, policing, and recent protests

Zachary Shevin, Mark Dodici, and Grace Zhuang

Demonstrations have swept the nation in the weeks since the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. We spoke with six Princeton students about their experiences protesting, thoughts on recent activism, and hopes for change.

NEWS | 06/17/2020

Panera Bread on Nassau closes permanently, facing revenue loss due to coronavirus

Panera Bread on Nassau closes permanently, facing revenue loss due to coronavirus

Bharvi Chavre

After the company closed its restaurants during the shutdown, Panera Bread implemented curbside pick-up, drive-thru, and delivery options, as well as a grocery service to make up the lost income. However, the restaurant chain lost half of its business when dine-in services closed.

NEWS | 06/17/2020

HIS, AAS Prof. Joshua Guild discusses protests, policing, and a hope for structural change

Ergene Kim

Professor Joshua Guild speaks on his experiences protesting in New York City, and his views on the Black Lives Matter movement in the context of the history he studies.

NEWS | 06/17/2020

Vice Provost Minter calls Devos Title IX changes ‘problematic,’ explains U. process for adopting regulations

Vice Provost Minter calls Devos Title IX changes ‘problematic,’ explains U. process for adopting regulations

Caitlin Limestahl

“Whatever the [Trump] Administration has done or will do with respect to gender identity [or] gender expression, our policies will protect people’s gender identity and gender expression,” Title IX Administrator Regan Crotty ’00 said.

NEWS | 06/15/2020

2020 Baccalaureate speaker Ressa ’86 found guilty of cyber libel in Philippines

2020 Baccalaureate speaker Ressa ’86 found guilty of cyber libel in Philippines

Albert Jiang and Zachary Shevin

Critics have deemed journalist and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa’s conviction a blow to freedom of the press in the Philippines.

NEWS | 06/15/2020

Anna Salvatore ’24 appears on NBC's “Meet the Press: College Roundtable”

Anna Salvatore ’24 appears on NBC's “Meet the Press: College Roundtable”

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

“With more local news outlets facing funding issues or having to cut back their coverage, college papers are becoming more of an important source of accountability for cities and towns across the country,” wrote Chuck Todd to The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | 06/14/2020

Q&A with Dr. Cornel West on racism, Black Lives Matter, and the 2020 Election

Zachary Shevin and Sam Kagan

In this exclusive video interview, Dr. West sits down with The Daily Princetonian’s Sam Kagan to discuss ongoing protests, where they fit into the historical timeline, and what we can expect as a nation moving forward.

NEWS | 06/12/2020

Zagster ends bike share services at University

Zagster ends bike share services at University

Anne Wen

The decision comes after Zagster suspended all rentals on March 26 in response to safety concerns amid the pandemic. According to Kim Jackson, the Director of Transportation and Parking, all Zagster bikes and stations will be removed from Princeton by June 12.

NEWS | 06/12/2020

Fall study abroad, Novogratz Bridge Year 2020-2021 cancelled amid COVID-19 concerns

Fall study abroad, Novogratz Bridge Year 2020-2021 cancelled amid COVID-19 concerns

Claire Silberman

The Office of International Programs (OIP), University Global Safety and Security Unit, and off-campus partners came to the decision based on the “health and safety concerns, evolving travel restrictions, and a lack of clarity surrounding logistical, immigration, and security matters,” according to an OIP statement on June 1.

NEWS | 06/12/2020

‘A second pandemic’: panelists discuss systemic racism, COVID-19

‘A second pandemic’: panelists discuss systemic racism, COVID-19

Albert Jiang

“[George] Floyd’s death is deeply connected to the racial disparities exposed by the pandemic. He died with coronavirus antibodies in his blood, surviving infection, only to die at the hands of the police,” Aly Kassam-Remtulla, Associate Provost for International Affairs and Operations, said.

NEWS | 06/12/2020

Q&A with Dean of the College Jill Dolan on spring decision-making, fall possibilities amid COVID-19

Mark Dodici and Evelyn Doskoch

The Daily Princetonian talks to Dean of the College Jill Dolan, who describes a finicky situation faced by college administrators across the country.

NEWS | 06/12/2020

With stay-at-home order lifted, New Jersey will begin stage two reopening on June 15

With stay-at-home order lifted, New Jersey will begin stage two reopening on June 15

Grace Rosenberg

Reopening will be, for the most part, gradual, and capacity will continue to be limited. Guidelines released by the governor indicate that indoor gatherings are permitted at 25 percent capacity, or 50 people maximum, and outdoor gatherings at 100 people maximum.

NEWS | 06/11/2020

‘The Nassau we all love’: Student group aims to help keep town businesses afloat amid COVID-19

‘The Nassau we all love’: Student group aims to help keep town businesses afloat amid COVID-19

Patrycja Pajdak

“Nassau is near and dear to everyone’s hearts, and we want to make sure the Nassau we all love is the same when students come back,” said Sunny Sandhu ’20, one of the founders of Tigers for Nassau.

NEWS | 06/07/2020

U. no longer pursuing extension of qualified immunity to PSAFE officers

U. no longer pursuing extension of qualified immunity to PSAFE officers

Zachary Shevin

“The University is not pursuing the issue of immunity,” a spokesperson told the ‘Prince.’ Instead, it “will focus on the principles and initiatives outlined by the governor and attorney general” in a June 2 announcement.

NEWS | 06/05/2020

U. hosts panel on mentorship for underrepresented minorities in industry and academia

U. hosts panel on mentorship for underrepresented minorities in industry and academia

Edward Tian

“I’m thrilled to be living through this moment,” said Dr. Marian Croak ’77, Vice President of Engineering at Google. “The tragic nature of what has spurred this movement is an opportunity for change.”

NEWS | 06/04/2020

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