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USG talks spring programming and sustainability survey results

USG talks spring programming and sustainability survey results

Drew Somerville

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Social Committee and Sustainability Committee presented the results of surveys. USG also allocated funding to BodyHype Dance Company and Vote100.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Social Committee and Sustainability Committee presented the results of surveys. USG also allocated funding to BodyHype Dance Company and Vote100.

NEWS | 04/05/2021

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NJ to expand vaccine eligibility on April 5

NJ to expand vaccine eligibility on April 5

Anika Buch

As of April 5, the state of New Jersey will be expanding COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to all educators and support staff at colleges and universities, including Princeton researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates who work on campus. 

As of April 5, the state of New Jersey will be expanding COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to all educators and support staff at colleges and universities, including Princeton researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates who work on campus. 

NEWS | 04/04/2021

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Change Princeton Now demands more from SPIA

Change Princeton Now demands more from SPIA

Francesca Block and Hope Perry

On March 26, students from Change Princeton Now gathered in front of Robertson Hall to voice their demands to the School of Public and International Affairs and President Eisgruber. In this episode of Daybreak, reporters Hope Perry and Francesca Block attended the event to learn more from the organizers and other participants.

On March 2, graduate students from Change Princeton Now gathered in front of Robertson Hall to voice their demands to the School of Public and International Affairs and President Eisgruber ’83. In this episode of Daybreak, reporters Hope Perry and Francesca Block attended the event to learn more from the organizers and other participants.

NEWS | 04/04/2021

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Professor Rory Truex ’07 on America’s scientific exchange with China

Professor Rory Truex ’07 on America’s scientific exchange with China

Allan Shen

In light of the charges against an MIT faculty member, assistant professor Rory Truex ’07 — who specializes in Chinese politics and theories of authoritarian rule — discussed the United States’ educational relationship with Chinese citizens.

In light of the charges against an MIT faculty member, assistant professor Rory Truex ’07 — who specializes in Chinese politics and theories of authoritarian rule — discussed the United States’ educational relationship with Chinese citizens.

NEWS | 04/01/2021

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Princeton residents circulate community center proposal

Princeton residents circulate community center proposal

Paige Cromley

Residents have proposed a Princeton Community Center for young adults and seniors, stemming from a previous 1996 plan.

Residents have proposed a Princeton Community Center for young adults and seniors, stemming from a previous 1996 plan.

NEWS | 04/01/2021

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Princeton to continue cultural graduation ceremonies virtually

Princeton to continue cultural graduation ceremonies virtually

Sai Rachumalla

“These cultural graduations — for undergraduate and graduate students — aim to provide an opportunity for the graduates, family, friends, and loved ones to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating class in a cultural and personal way,” wrote Victoria Yu, Program Coordinator for the Fields Center, in an email to The Daily Princetonian.

“These cultural graduations — for undergraduate and graduate students — aim to provide an opportunity for the graduates, family, friends, and loved ones to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating class in a cultural and personal way,” wrote Victoria Yu, Program Coordinator for the Fields Center, in an email to The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | 03/31/2021

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‘Eyes on Eisgruber’: Art exhibition draws attention to activists’ demands

‘Eyes on Eisgruber’: Art exhibition draws attention to activists’ demands

Diya Kraybill

“The whole point of the project is to let activists know — be it current past, present, or future — that we see you, and that there is a community of change on campus,“ said Keely Toledo ’22, one of the leaders of PIAC.

“The whole point of the project is to let activists know — be it current past, present, or future — that we see you, and that there is a community of change on campus,“ said Keely Toledo ’22, one of the leaders of PIAC.

NEWS | 03/31/2021

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No Lawnparties this semester; USG to focus on small-group programming

No Lawnparties this semester; USG to focus on small-group programming

Drew Somerville

Last semester, USG received backlash from students for spending $80,000 on a virtual Jason Derulo performance. This semester, after surveying students about social programming, USG determined that the student body would not be interested in a similar event. 

In the USG-sponsored survey, “small group activities” were ranked as the highest priority engagement type, on average, indicating the desire of the student body to participate in socially distant events on or around campus.

NEWS | 03/31/2021

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USG approves ASL referendum, will appear on spring ballot

USG approves ASL referendum, will appear on spring ballot

Drew Somerville

The referendum, sponsored by Elaine Wright ’21, proposes that American Sign Language (ASL) be considered equal to all other languages taught at the University and allowed to fulfill the A.B. language requirement.

The referendum, sponsored by Elaine Wright ’21, proposes that American Sign Language (ASL) be considered equal to all other languages taught at the University and allowed to fulfill the A.B. language requirement.

NEWS | 03/30/2021

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‘We are not your model minority’: Stop Asian Hate rally and vigil takes to Hinds Plaza

‘We are not your model minority’: Stop Asian Hate rally and vigil takes to Hinds Plaza

Anika Buch and Isabella Shutt

“To be quite frank with you, it is terrifying to just be an Asian American woman right now,” said Jennifer Lee ’23. “To those that uphold this system of oppression, may we remind you your silence is deafening.”

“To be quite frank with you, it is terrifying to just be an Asian American woman right now,” said Jennifer Lee ’23. “To those that uphold this system of oppression, may we remind you your silence is deafening.”

NEWS | 03/28/2021

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On-campus safety measures remain unchanged despite new CDC guidelines

On-campus safety measures remain unchanged despite new CDC guidelines

Hadley Kim

Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss expressed safety concerns as the primary reason for maintaining the same policy for all students regardless of vaccination status, writing that “currently [the University does] not think it safe or practical to apply different rules to individual students based on their vaccination status.” 

Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss expressed safety concerns as the primary reason for maintaining the same policy for all students regardless of vaccination status, writing that “currently [the University does] not think it safe or practical to apply different rules to individual students based on their vaccination status.” 

NEWS | 03/28/2021

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Sarah-Jane Leslie ’07 steps down as Dean of Graduate School

Sarah-Jane Leslie ’07 steps down as Dean of Graduate School

Kalena Blake

“Sarah-Jane Leslie has been a dynamic and innovative leader for our Graduate School,” said Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 in a press release. “I am grateful for her distinguished service to this University and, in particular, for her leadership on issues of graduate student diversity and professional development.”

“Sarah-Jane Leslie has been a dynamic and innovative leader for our Graduate School,” said Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 in a press release. “I am grateful for her distinguished service to this University and, in particular, for her leadership on issues of graduate student diversity and professional development.”

NEWS | 03/28/2021

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Princeton researchers' new technology could create more effective vaccines

Princeton researchers' new technology could create more effective vaccines

Amy Ciceu

A five-fold increase in the amount of mRNA administered within each vaccination would heighten immune responses, thus boosting the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccinations in conferring immunity and curtailing the spread of the coronavirus.

A five-fold increase in the amount of mRNA administered within each vaccination would heighten immune responses, thus boosting the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccinations in conferring immunity and curtailing the spread of the coronavirus.

NEWS | 03/25/2021

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Rutgers University to divest from fossil fuels

Rutgers University to divest from fossil fuels

Danielle Ranucci

“The committee discussed the importance of precedent in its deliberations, and its hope was that this balanced, collaborative approach would be a model for future committees and for other institutions,” Ballentine wrote in his email to The Daily Princetonian.

“The committee discussed the importance of precedent in its deliberations, and its hope was that this balanced, collaborative approach would be a model for future committees and for other institutions,” Ballentine wrote in his email to The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | 03/25/2021

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COVID-19 cluster identified, athletes temporarily submit extra tests

COVID-19 cluster identified, athletes temporarily submit extra tests

Mesonma Anwasi

In a message explaining the situation to affected students on March 19, the Global and Community Health and COVID-19 Testing Teams at University Health Services (UHS) described “a cluster of COVID-19 cases” and explained that the University would be requiring students “connected to that cluster” to submit more tests.

In a message explaining the situation to affected students on March 19, the Global and Community Health and COVID-19 Testing Teams at University Health Services (UHS) described “a cluster of COVID-19 cases” and explained that the University would be requiring students “connected to that cluster” to submit more tests.

NEWS | 03/24/2021

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Nolan McCarty to serve as interim SPIA Dean

Nolan McCarty to serve as interim SPIA Dean

Jasmyn Dobson

Mark Watson will step down as interim Dean of Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), and Nolan McCarty — a SPIA and politics professor and former chair of the Department of Politics — will serve as the new interim dean. 

Mark Watson will step down as interim Dean of Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), and Nolan McCarty — a SPIA and politics professor and former chair of the Department of Politics — will serve as the new interim dean. 

NEWS | 03/24/2021

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Committee considering fossil fuel divestment to release recommendations this May

Committee considering fossil fuel divestment to release recommendations this May

Caitlin Limestahl and Drew Somerville

The University committee responsible for reviewing divestment proposals will submit its recommendation on fossil fuel divestment to the Board of Trustees this coming May, geosciences professor and Resources Committee chair Blair Schoene told attendees of this month’s CPUC meeting.

The University committee responsible for reviewing divestment proposals will submit its recommendation on fossil fuel divestment to the Board of Trustees this coming May, geosciences professor and Resources Committee chair Blair Schoene told attendees of this month’s CPUC meeting.

NEWS | 03/22/2021

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Department of Public Safety presents new body camera policy to USG

Department of Public Safety presents new body camera policy to USG

Drew Somerville

Updates on the Tigers in Town initiative, spring social planning, and a budget allocation for the Tigers Helping Tigers program were also shared to the Senate.

Updates on the Tigers in Town initiative, spring social planning, and a budget allocation for the Tigers Helping Tigers program were also shared to the Senate.

NEWS | 03/22/2021

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Avi Wigderson GS ’83 awarded Abel Prize

Avi Wigderson GS ’83 awarded Abel Prize

Allan Shen

Wigderson’s research achievements mainly concern his contributions to the theory of computational complexity, which studies computational problems and tries to determine how difficult they are for algorithms to resolve.

Wigderson’s research achievements mainly concern his contributions to the theory of computational complexity, which studies computational problems and tries to determine how difficult they are for algorithms to resolve.

NEWS | 03/21/2021

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Kang lab discovers new organelle involved in cancer spread

Kang lab discovers new organelle involved in cancer spread

Zoya Amir Gauhar

“By understanding how DACT1 drives the formation of such biomolecular condensates, or ‘organelles,’ we may come up with new ways to prevent or [treat] metastatic cancers,” wrote Yibin Kang, Professor of Molecular Biology, in an email to The Daily Princetonian. 

“By understanding how DACT1 drives the formation of such biomolecular condensates, or ‘organelles,’ we may come up with new ways to prevent or [treat] metastatic cancers,” wrote Yibin Kang, Professor of Molecular Biology, in an email to The Daily Princetonian. 

NEWS | 03/21/2021

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