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Students behind WellPower startup talk social entrepreneurship, obstacles

Students behind WellPower startup talk social entrepreneurship, obstacles

Shira Moolten

Last October, a group of four students entered the University’s first ever iteration of the Hult Prize competition, an international startup challenge with a focus on solving pressing social issues, an hour before the deadline, because the competition simply needed another team. They ended up doing so well that this year they will fly to Kenya to implement their plan.

NEWS | 12/12/2018

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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed discusses authenticity, representation in political institutions

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed discusses authenticity, representation in political institutions

Claire Silberman

The 34-year-old politically progressive activist wove together anecdotes about his patients and family members as he recalled his career trajectory from medical residency to academia to public service. Earlier this year, El-Sayed sought the Democratic nomination to become the first Muslim governor of Michigan.

NEWS | 12/10/2018

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CPUC addresses discipline proposals, Ban the Box again

CPUC addresses discipline proposals, Ban the Box again

Zachary Shevin

Once again, President Eisgruber argued against “Ban the Box” initiatives at the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) meeting. University administrators and campus partners also presented on potential changes to academic integrity discipline as well as details of the expanded campus, like specific new buildings.

NEWS | 12/10/2018

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Psychology professor Graziano passionate about music, ventriloquism, writing novels

Psychology professor Graziano passionate about music, ventriloquism, writing novels

Katie Tam

Today, during the last 15 minutes of the last lecture in NEU 200: Functional Neuroanatomy, psychology professor Michael Graziano ’89 introduced a special guest lecturer — Kevin, his orangutan puppet.

NEWS | 12/10/2018

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Maria Ressa ’86 turns herself in following charges

Maria Ressa ’86 turns herself in following charges

David Veldran

Last week, journalist Maria Ressa ’86, the founder and CEO of the online news organization Rappler, turned herself in to Philippine authorities to face tax evasion charges.

NEWS | 12/10/2018

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USG discusses Year-End survey, committees, budget requests

USG discusses Year-End survey, committees, budget requests

Jacob Gerrish

The Undergraduate Student Government discussed findings from the Year-End Assessment Survey about Diversity and Equity, updates concerning the Campus and Community Affairs and University Student Life Committees, and various budget requests during its weekly meeting on Dec. 9.

NEWS | 12/10/2018

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Former ROTC cadet Milley ’80 nominated as next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Former ROTC cadet Milley ’80 nominated as next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Allan Shen

Milley is a four-star general who has served as Army Chief of Staff since August 2015. He will succeed Marine Corps General Joseph Dunford, whose term as Chairman of the JCS will end in 2019 fall.

NEWS | 12/10/2018

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Prospect House hosts first-ever kosher event

Prospect House hosts first-ever kosher event

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Director of the Chabad House Rabbi Eitan Webb explained that he has been working on trying to host a fully kosher Jewish event at Prospect House for “over a decade.”

NEWS | 12/09/2018

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The Daily Princetonian elects Murphy ’20 as next editor-in-chief

The Daily Princetonian elects Murphy ’20 as next editor-in-chief

Benjamin Ball

“I’m very excited and honored to have been elected,” Murphy said. “I want to thank the 142nd board before me for a fantastic job that they did in setting me up for what I think will be a successful tenure as editor-in-chief.”

NEWS | 12/09/2018

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Virk ’20 and Lambert ’20 to contest USG run-off after 716–712 vote

Virk ’20 and Lambert ’20 to contest USG run-off after 716–712 vote

Benjamin Ball

Zarnab Virk ’20 will go into USG presidential run-off elections with a four-vote lead over her opponent, Nate Lambert ’20.

NEWS | 12/07/2018

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PSAFE releases composite sketch of lewdness suspect

PSAFE releases composite sketch of lewdness suspect

Claire Silberman

According to the statement, the suspect was described as a white male, who was approximately five feet eight inches tall, had a medium build, and wore a dark-colored hoodie. The reporting person also said that the male’s genitals were exposed.

NEWS | 12/07/2018

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PUPP helps low-income students with college admissions

PUPP helps low-income students with college admissions

Talha Iqbal

The Princeton University Preparatory Program (PUPP), founded in 2001, has helped approximately 400 low-income students in New Jersey gain admission to universities like Princeton, Columbia University, or Stanford. A tuition-free program sponsored by the Office of the Dean of the College, PUPP provides academic guidance and advising in the college application process for high schoolers.

NEWS | 12/06/2018

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Safiya Noble discusses discrimination by search engines, propagation of racism

Safiya Noble discusses discrimination by search engines, propagation of racism

Yael Marans

“Stop telling your students to Google things,” said Dr. Safiya Noble, a professor at UCLA and the University of Southern California. She is a leading expert on how search engines control the flow of information.

NEWS | 12/06/2018

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Charter member destroys menorah, gets suspended

Charter member destroys menorah, gets suspended

Rebecca Han, Zachary Shevin, Claire Silberman, and Silma Berrada

Earlier today, Charter Club’s menorah was discovered broken in the great room fireplace. The menorah had previously stood on a table in the club’s front atrium. Officers think the incident occurred sometime after 2 a.m. this morning. The incident is currently under investigation.

NEWS | 12/06/2018

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Uber, Lyft limited to campus perimeter

Uber, Lyft limited to campus perimeter

Naomi Hess

A longstanding University policy limiting Uber, Lyft, and taxi access to campus is now being enforced, affecting countless students, staff, and faculty who rely on these ride services. The change will prevent transportation services from entering campus between the Elm Drive kiosks.

NEWS | 12/05/2018

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Charter addresses decline in membership

Charter addresses decline in membership

Zachary Shevin

With only 52 current members, Charter Club has the smallest membership of any sign-in eating club. According to Charter president Conor O’Brien ’19, this has propelled rumors that the club may be on its way out.

NEWS | 12/05/2018

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U.’s Turning Point USA chapter wants to provoke debate, expand dialogue on campus

U.’s Turning Point USA chapter wants to provoke debate, expand dialogue on campus

Benjamin Ball and Zachary Shevin

Turning Point USA is a political organization that advocates for issues related to personal liberty, ranging from free speech to gun control. The University chapter has been met with both support and pushback from students.

NEWS | 12/05/2018

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New residential college to be named Perelman College

New residential college to be named Perelman College

Haleigh Gundy

In a statement Wednesday, the University announced that the seventh residential college on campus will be named Perelman College in honor of the Perelman family.

NEWS | 12/05/2018

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Student workers can earn paid sick leave, effective February 2019

Student workers can earn paid sick leave, effective February 2019

Rose Gilbert

Starting next February, students working on campus will be able to earn paid sick leave under the New Jersey Sick Leave Act.

NEWS | 12/04/2018

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PSAFE adds bait bikes to catch thieves

PSAFE adds bait bikes to catch thieves

Benjamin Ball

As part of the Bait Bikes Program, Public Safety will provide registered bike riders with stickers that say “This Could Be a Bait Bike: Think Before You Steal” so potential thieves will not know which bikes are being tracked. 

NEWS | 12/04/2018

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