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U. to present Romero ’87, Thorne GS ’65 with top alumni awards

U. to present Romero ’87, Thorne GS ’65 with top alumni awards

Caitlin Limestahl

The Woodrow Wilson Award is given to an alumnus or alumna of the undergraduate college who epitomizes the University’s motto, as coined by Woodrow Wilson, “Princeton in the Nation’s Service.” The James Madison Medal is awarded to an alum of the University graduate school who “has had a distinguished career, advanced the cause of graduate education or achieved a record of outstanding public service,” according to the Alumni Association website.

NEWS | 12/09/2019

Former Fed Chairman Volcker ’49 dies at 92

Former Fed Chairman Volcker ’49 dies at 92

Allan Shen

He joined the faculty of the Wilson School in 1988, becoming the first Frederick H. Schultz ’51 Professor of International Political Economy and transferring to emeritus status in 1997.

NEWS | 12/09/2019

Last USG meeting of 2019 approves eight new clubs, discusses Indigenous Studies

Bharvi Chavre

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) approved funding to bring a speaker to campus, eight new clubs, and a resolution to the Executive Committee. They also discussed incubator feedback and an Indigenous Studies letter.

NEWS | 12/09/2019

No threat determined after shelter-in-place at Princeton High School

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No threat determined after shelter-in-place at Princeton High School

Danielle Ranucci

Princeton High School received an unconfirmed threat at approximately 11 a.m on Friday. The Princeton Police Department remained at the school for the rest of the day and students were released at 3 p.m.

NEWS | 12/09/2019

Around 40 demonstrators gather in Hinds Plaza for Climate Strike

Rose Gilbert

Despite a lockdown at Princeton High School, local residents, University students, and a handful of high school students who left before the lockdown went into effect gathered to hear from speakers and voice their concerns.

NEWS | 12/09/2019

Q&A with USG presidential candidate Chitra Parikh ’21

Evelyn Doskoch

The Daily Princetonian sat down with both candidates to discuss their candidacy, prior experience, and priorities to improve student life and wellbeing on campus.

NEWS | 12/08/2019

Q&A with USG presidential candidate David Esterlit ’21

Evelyn Doskoch

The Daily Princetonian sat down both candidates to discuss their candidacy, prior experience, and priorities to improve student life and wellbeing on campus.

NEWS | 12/08/2019

Xiyue Wang released from detainment in Iran

Asian man stands behind Asian woman and toddler seated. There is an empty glass in the frame and the toddler is in a high chair eating dinner.

Xiyue Wang released from detainment in Iran

Linh Nguyen, Zachary Shevin, and Rooya Rahin

The University had also taken an active role in advocating for Wang’s 2019 release. In a statement this morning, President Christopher Eisgruber expressed his joy regarding the release, and his gratitude towards all parties who mediated the release.

NEWS | 12/07/2019

The Daily Princetonian elects Ort ’21 as next Editor-in-Chief

The Daily Princetonian elects Ort ’21 as next Editor-in-Chief

Sam Kagan

A history concentrator from Highlands Ranch, Colo., Ort ran against Head News Editor Benjamin Ball ’21 and reached the necessary two-thirds majority of the ‘Prince’ present staff to be elected in the first round of voting.

NEWS | 12/07/2019

USG presidential candidates discuss platforms before crowd of 11

USG presidential candidates discuss platforms before crowd of 11

Evelyn Doskoch

The presidential candidates presented their campaign platforms and answered questions sent in ahead of time, which pertained to the candidates' visions for the role of USG President and issues of inclusivity, advocacy, cooperation with University administration, and mental health.

NEWS | 12/06/2019

Rachel Zietz ’22, student entrepreneur, named to a Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ List

Rachel Zietz ’22, student entrepreneur, named to a Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ List

Albert Jiang

“I’m just happy to see my company where it is today and that people noticed that and be excited about it just want to be a part of the journey. That’s the biggest thing.”

NEWS | 12/06/2019

Looking back at the University's DACA lawsuit

Looking back at the University's DACA lawsuit

Omar Farah

"The DREAMers need a path to citizenship, and only Congress can provide that. We will accordingly continue to urge Congress to enact a permanent legislative solution, regardless of what the Court decides in this case," Eisgruber wrote.

NEWS | 12/05/2019

USG potential referenda include change to P/D/F policy, standing Sustainability Committee

Frist Campus Center, a significant hub of social activity on campus.

USG potential referenda include change to P/D/F policy, standing Sustainability Committee

Caitlin Limestahl

Two Undergraduate Student Government (USG) referenda have been announced, one regarding a change to the current P/D/F (pass/D/fail) policy, and another calling for the implementation of a standing Sustainability Committee. Students will be able to vote for them from Dec. 9 to 11 before they can be presented to the appropriate administrations.

NEWS | 12/05/2019

Levit ’20, Visser ’20 awarded 2020 Schwarzman Scholarship

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Levit and Visser will join a class of 145 scholars that hail from 41 countries, selected globally from a pool of 4,700 applicants. Scholars pursue a one-year master’s degree in Global Affairs with a core curriculum focused on three pillars: China, global affairs, and leadership.

NEWS | 12/04/2019

U. astronomy professor awarded Kyoto Prize

Katie Tam

James Gunn, Eugene Higgins Professor of Astronomy Emeritus, was awarded the Kyoto Prize for his work on the Sloan Digital Sky Survey.

NEWS | 12/04/2019

Charter solicits redesign plans amidst dwindling enrollment

Charter solicits redesign plans amidst dwindling enrollment

Evelyn Doskoch

Membership has declined steadily over the past five years, with each graduating class fielding fewer Charter members than those prior.

NEWS | 12/04/2019

Princeton School Board passes, rescinds elements of "gag order" regulation

Sam Kagan and Rachel Sturley

The Princeton Board of Education struck language from a contentious resolution that would limit of speech of elected officials.

NEWS | 12/04/2019

Increase in wind speed worldwide means boost for alternative energy, U. study finds

Increase in wind speed worldwide means boost for alternative energy, U. study finds

Rachel Sturley

Average daily wind speeds have picked up in the last decade after over 30 years of gradual decline, according to research led by a team at the University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The study, published in “Nature Climate Change” on Nov. 18, could implicate a dramatic surge in the efficiency of wind power in the coming years.

NEWS | 12/03/2019

Mudd Library to close for renovations through 2021

Mudd Library women Princetonians exhibit

Mudd Library to close for renovations through 2021

Paige Allen

The Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library, a division of Princeton University Library’s Department of Special Collections, will close for renovations in March 2020. Digitization services will cease in February 2020 in preparation for the renovation, which is predicted to last through January 2021.

NEWS | 12/03/2019

Parking of electric scooters indoors raises accessibility concerns

Uchechi Ihenacho

Signs reading “NO SCOOTERS OR BICYCLES INSIDE THE BUILDING” have been spotted plastered on the doors of campus buildings. These signs reflect one problem of the proliferation of electric scooters. While parking the scooters indoors may be convenient for their owners, other students are negatively impacted by the practice.

NEWS | 12/03/2019

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