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Protestors demand expansion of Princeton COVID-19 community resources

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Protestors demand expansion of Princeton COVID-19 community resources

Anika Buch and Miguel Gracia-Zhang

Protestors demanded that the University expand free testing, contact tracing, and quarantine housing to all Princeton residents and that when vaccines become available, the University distribute them to county residents.

Protestors demanded that the University expand free testing, contact tracing, and quarantine housing to all Princeton residents and that when vaccines become available, the University distribute them to county residents.

NEWS | 02/16/2021

Former Secretary of State George P. Shultz ’42 dies at 100

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Former Secretary of State George P. Shultz ’42 dies at 100

Allan Shen

Elder statesman George P. Shultz, who served as U.S. Secretary of State under President Ronald Reagan and helped bring an end to the Cold War, died at his home in Stanford, California on February 6. He was 100 years old.

Elder statesman George P. Shultz, who served as U.S. Secretary of State under President Ronald Reagan and helped bring an end to the Cold War, died at his home in Stanford, California on February 6. He was 100 years old.

NEWS | 02/15/2021

Princeton University seniors Allen, Jeon, Packman win Pyne Prize

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Princeton University seniors Allen, Jeon, Packman win Pyne Prize

Bharvi Chavre

Paige Allen ’21, Amy Jeon ’21, and James Packman ’21 have won the University’s highest general undergraduate distinction — the Moses Taylor Pyne Honor Prize. This honor is granted to the senior who best exemplifies outstanding scholarship, strength of character, and effective leadership skills.

Paige Allen ’21, Amy Jeon ’21, and James Packman ’21 have won the University’s highest general undergraduate distinction — the Moses Taylor Pyne Honor Prize. This honor is granted to the senior who best exemplifies outstanding scholarship, strength of character, and effective leadership skills.

NEWS | 02/11/2021

ELE department renamed as Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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ELE department renamed as Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Alen Palic

“Including both ‘Electrical’ and ‘Computer’ in the title better reflects what our department does,” Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Niraj Jha noted. 

“Including both ‘Electrical’ and ‘Computer’ in the title better reflects what our department does,” Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Niraj Jha noted. 

NEWS | 02/10/2021
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Admins discuss campus dining, vaccines, racial equity at CPUC Q&A

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Admins discuss campus dining, vaccines, racial equity at CPUC Q&A

Evelyn Doskoch

President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 and other administrators addressed a range of topics at Monday’s CPUC meeting, including updates on vaccination, dining options, efforts to fight systemic racism, contact tracing, and fall 2021 campus plans.

President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 and other administrators addressed a range of topics at Monday’s CPUC meeting, including updates on vaccination, dining options, efforts to fight systemic racism, contact tracing, and fall 2021 campus plans.

NEWS | 02/08/2021

USG approves budget, two new task forces in first spring semester meeting

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USG approves budget, two new task forces in first spring semester meeting

Drew Somerville

The 2021 budget was approved and the Technology Task Force and Dining and Nutrition Task Force were proposed during the meeting, in addition to four existing task forces. 

The 2021 budget was approved and the Technology Task Force and Dining and Nutrition Task Force were proposed during the meeting, in addition to four existing task forces. 

NEWS | 02/08/2021

Following 10-month furlough, Restaurant Associates contract workers receive employment offer through spring

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Following 10-month furlough, Restaurant Associates contract workers receive employment offer through spring

Ellen Li and Miguel Gracia-Zhang

In early January, following a ten-month furlough, Restaurant Associates contract workers were invited to work on campus temporarily to help distribute meals in food trucks and bring food to students’ rooms during arrival quarantine. They have now been offered employment throughout the spring semester. 

In early January, following a ten-month furlough, Restaurant Associates contract workers were invited to work on campus temporarily to help distribute meals in food trucks and bring food to students’ rooms during arrival quarantine. They have now been offered employment throughout the spring semester. 

NEWS | 02/07/2021

Jeff Bezos ’86 steps down as Amazon CEO

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Jeff Bezos ’86 steps down as Amazon CEO

Amy Ciceu

Now that his leadership role in one of the world’s most highly valued companies has drawn to a close, Bezos has affirmed his desire to continue investing in the Bezos Earth Fund, Blue Origin, and the Day One Fund, the latter of which strives to reduce the burdens of homelessness and establish preschools in low-income communities. 

Now that his leadership role in one of the world’s most highly valued companies has drawn to a close, Bezos has affirmed his desire to continue investing in the Bezos Earth Fund, Blue Origin, and the Day One Fund, the latter of which strives to reduce the burdens of homelessness and establish preschools in low-income communities. 

NEWS | 02/07/2021

Chitra Parikh ’21 reflects on year of service as USG president

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Chitra Parikh ’21 reflects on year of service as USG president

Drew Somerville

The Daily Princetonian asked Chitra Parikh ’21 and those who worked with her to look back on her time as USG President and how the goals laid out in her campaign platform were adjusted to fit the needs wrought by the pandemic.

The Daily Princetonian asked Chitra Parikh ’21 and those who worked with her to look back on her time as USG President and how the goals laid out in her campaign platform were adjusted to fit the needs wrought by the pandemic.

NEWS | 02/07/2021

Annual State of the University letter addresses free speech, institutional racism

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Annual State of the University letter addresses free speech, institutional racism

Caitlin Limestahl and Katherine Dailey

In addition to outlining Princeton's expectation for full in-person instruction in the fall, President Eisgruber focused and reflected on Princeton’s institutional values in the wake of racial reckoning and political turmoil.

In addition to outlining Princeton's expectation for full in-person instruction in the fall, President Eisgruber focused and reflected on Princeton’s institutional values in the wake of racial reckoning and political turmoil.

NEWS | 02/05/2021

Patrons and shop workers evacuate after gas leak in Palmer Square

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Patrons and shop workers evacuate after gas leak in Palmer Square

Marissa Michaels

The leak was at 1 Palmer Square, which houses PNC Bank, Winberie’s Restaurant & Bar, and J.Crew. The immediate area was initially cleared once the leak was discovered, and no one was injured.

The leak was at 1 Palmer Square, which houses PNC Bank, Winberie’s Restaurant & Bar, and J.Crew. The immediate area was initially cleared once the leak was discovered, and no one was injured.

NEWS | 02/05/2021

Alumni allege history of inappropriate conduct with female students by Princeton professor Joshua Katz

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Alumni allege history of inappropriate conduct with female students by Princeton professor Joshua Katz

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Evelyn Doskoch

A ‘Prince’ investigation has uncovered allegations that Katz, a classics professor who spent more than two decades at the University, crossed professional boundaries with three of his female students.

A ‘Prince’ investigation has uncovered allegations that Katz, a classics professor who spent more than two decades at the University, crossed professional boundaries with three of his female students.

NEWS | 02/04/2021

Spring semester final exams to “default” to take-homes — but professors retain scheduled option

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Spring semester final exams to “default” to take-homes — but professors retain scheduled option

Diya Kraybill

Exams will default to take-homes available throughout the final exam period to avoid increased conflicts, though professors will retain the option to hold Registrar-scheduled exams.

Exams will default to take-homes available throughout the final exam period to avoid increased conflicts, though professors will retain the option to hold Registrar-scheduled exams.

NEWS | 02/01/2021

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