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Coley ’20, Press ’20 awarded Moses Taylor Pyne Prize

Coley ’20, Press ’20 awarded Moses Taylor Pyne Prize

Caitlin Limestahl

The honor is named after Moses Taylor Pyne, Class of 1877, a long-time benefactor of the University and University trustee for 36 years beginning in 1884; his tenure lasted through the University presidencies of James McCosh; Francis Landey Patton; Woodrow Wilson, Class of 1879; and John Grier Hibben, Class of 1882.

NEWS | 02/14/2020

Divest Princeton student activists deliver CPUC proposal on steps of Nassau Hall

Divest Princeton student activists deliver CPUC proposal on steps of Nassau Hall

Rooya Rahin

On Thursday afternoon, about 50 people planned to march to the office of University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 and protest the University’s investments in fossil fuel companies.

NEWS | 02/13/2020

First-year students revitalize ‘Princeton Against Gun Violence’ advocacy group

Rachel Sturley

The group aims to create a continuous dialogue around gun policy reform, rather than merely responding to tragedies. Blanco described a cycle of national attention as having “spikes” after every mass shooting and almost complete silence in the intervals between.

NEWS | 02/13/2020

U. names Ian Deas as Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Students

Naomi Hess

As Program Coordinator, Deas helped support student organizations by advising events and running training on policies and procedures. He was also part of the ODUS student engagement team, which runs events like Lawnparties and Dean’s Date Celebration. A final part of his role involved working on ODUS communications.

NEWS | 02/13/2020

'Sister Mok-rahn' elevates artists of East Asian descent through story of North Korean defector

'Sister Mok-rahn' elevates artists of East Asian descent through story of North Korean defector

Paige Allen

The Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater will present the first full English-language production of “Sister Mok-rahn,” a critically acclaimed contemporary Korean play written by Eunsung Kim and translated by Dayoung Jeong. The production is the senior thesis project of Jenny Kim ’20, who provided dramaturgy, lighting design, and set design, while Carol Lee ’20 plays the title character, Jo Mok-rahn.

NEWS | 02/13/2020

How to vote as a college student: your guide to the 2020 U.S. Presidential Primary Election

How to vote as a college student: your guide to the 2020 U.S. Presidential Primary Election

Rooya Rahin

With elections coming up, many students have questions about how to vote in college, where to vote, and where to find voting information. With many questions being raised after the Iowa Caucus and the New Hampshire Primary, The Daily Princetonian has made a comprehensive guide on how to register to vote and request an absentee ballot for the 2020 U.S. Presidential Primary election.

NEWS | 02/12/2020

Princeton Police Department initiates body camera pilot program

Princeton Police Department in front of Nassau Inn

Princeton Police Department initiates body camera pilot program

Uchechi Ihenacho

According to Princeton Chief of Police Nicholas Sutter, the official program is intended for implementation by July 2020 after a final decision to purchase the equipment is established and released to the public.

NEWS | 02/12/2020

U., peer institutions oppose White House cutting research and education budget

U., peer institutions oppose White House cutting research and education budget

David Veldran

“We will be working hard with the New Jersey Congressional delegation and other Members of Congress to ensure that the final budget provides robust investments in education and research funding,” University Spokesperson Ben Chang wrote.

NEWS | 02/12/2020

“Touch the Sun”: U. professor McComas helps design record-breaking spacecraft

“Touch the Sun”: U. professor McComas helps design record-breaking spacecraft

Allan Shen

Launched atop a Delta IV Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Aug. 12, 2018, the NASA Parker Solar Probe mission, nicknamed “Parker,” was a $1.5 billion project. The mission seeks to “touch the Sun,” discovering the secrets of the star’s corona by performing unprecedented observations and measurements of solar winds, magnetic fields, and energetic particles that originate from the star’s mysterious outer atmosphere.

NEWS | 02/12/2020

Almost 500 University students register for Datamatch matchmaking service ahead of Valentine's Day

Sam Kagan

As of Tuesday evening, over 465 University students answered this and 18 other humorous questions for Datamatch, an annual matchmaking survey administered by students at Harvard College.

NEWS | 02/11/2020

Q&A: Exit interview with former USG President Virk ’20

Q&A: Exit interview with former USG President Virk ’20

Yael Marans

Zarnab Virk ’20 is the outgoing president of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG). The Daily Princetonian sat down with Virk for an exit interview to reflect on her tenure.

NEWS | 02/11/2020

Woodrow Wilson School announces eleven recipients of 2020 SINSI scholarship

Woodrow Wilson School announces eleven recipients of 2020 SINSI scholarship

Naomi Hess

This year featured a record number of 75 applicants, according to SINSI co-directors Rick Barton and Kit Lunney.

NEWS | 02/11/2020

Told to self-isolate, they were four to a room

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Told to self-isolate, they were four to a room

Albert Jiang

According to students who were asked to self-quarantine, they were communally isolated — in several cases up to four in a room in campus housing — with shared bathrooms and kitchens, which, in their view, defeat the very purpose of isolation.

NEWS | 02/11/2020

77 percent of sophomores participate in Street Week for second year running

77 percent of sophomores participate in Street Week for second year running

Evelyn Doskoch

According to a statement released by the Interclub Council (ICC), 72 percent of students who bickered at selective eating clubs (Cannon, Cap & Gown, Cottage, Ivy Club, Tiger Inn, and Tower) were admitted to a club — a five percent increase from last year, when bicker clubs accepted 67 percent.

NEWS | 02/11/2020

Eisgruber fields Title IX, divestment questions at CPUC meeting

Eisgruber fields Title IX, divestment questions at CPUC meeting

Evelyn Doskoch

Eisgruber also spoke at length on the contents of his “State of the University” letter, describing plans for University renovations and construction in the years to come, such as the building of several new academic buildings east of Washington Road, the demolition of Wilson College, and the construction of Perelman College.

NEWS | 02/11/2020

Princeton Town Council passes resolution on immigrant rights

Sandeep Mangat

The resolution begins by outlining the United States’ history of accepting migrants and points to Princeton’s “long and proud history of welcoming immigrants of all backgrounds into our community.” It goes on to condemn what it refers to as “inhuman treatment of migrants at our borders.”

NEWS | 02/10/2020

Q&A with Robert Doar ’83

Josephine de La Bruyere

Robert Doar ’83 sat down with The Daily Princetonian to answer questions about his time at the University, his political ideology, and current events.

NEWS | 02/10/2020

Five-point platform announced, budget approved at first USG Senate meeting under Parikh ’21

Claire Silberman

Parikh plans to work with CPS to expand resources, foster survivor-centered community for victims of sexual misconduct, ensure more wheelchair accessibility, integrate sustainability into the First Year Residential Experience (FYRE), and make USG support more available to student entrepreneurs and activists.

NEWS | 02/10/2020

USG appoints 3 class senators, 5 U-Councilors

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USG appoints 3 class senators, 5 U-Councilors

Caitlin Limestahl

Jacob Gerrish ’21, Tom Salotti ’21, and Bradley Phelps ’22 were appointed Class Senators, Salotti after the Jan. 24 extension. Sarah Elkordy ’21, Julia Garaffa ’23, Sahil Jain ’23, Riley Martinez ’23, and Juan Nova ’23 were appointed as U-Councilors.

NEWS | 02/09/2020

Hundreds gather for Mawlid celebration at U. chapel

Hundreds gather for Mawlid celebration at U. chapel

Rooya Rahin

Now in its 11th year, the event brings Muslims and non-Muslims together for the biggest Muslim event on the University’s campus. The show was hosted by the University’s Muslim Life Program (MLP).

NEWS | 02/09/2020

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