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Eisgruber urges Congress to pass legislation to protect DACA enrollees

Sarah Warman Hirschfield

University President Christopher Eisgruber ‘83 sent a letter to congressional leaders yesterday urging them to place the highest priority on legislation that would provide both immediate and long-term protection for young people who have been enrolled in or are eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

NEWS | 09/06/2017

ORL support for Planned Parenthood fundraiser draws controversy

Jeff Zymeri

On August 11, the University’s Office of Religious Life co-sponsored a rally at the Carl A. Fields Center in support of Planned Parenthood, drawing criticism from some members of the University community. The rally was organized by Run 4 All Women New Jersey one day before six local women ran 44 miles from the Princeton Women’s Center to Philadelphia’s City Hall “to raise visibility and funds for Planned Parenthood of NJ — and to advance the social dialogue about equitable health care, women’s rights, and empowered wellness more broadly!” Both events were advertised by ORL in a Facebook post, which also gave instructions on how to donate to Planned Parenthood on CrowdRise. As of this article’s publication, Run 4 All Women New Jersey has raised $6,592 to support the non-profit organization which provides reproductive health care and abortion services. According to Rev.

NEWS | 08/31/2017

Eisgruber writes letter to White House, calls for support of DACA

Eisgruber writes letter to White House, calls for support of DACA

Emily Spalding

In a letter to the White House on Aug. 30, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 implored President Donald Trump to continue the current form of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, also calling upon the President to shield DACA from any future court challenges. Eisgruber’s letter comes on the heels of the Sept. 5 deadline that ten state attorney generals have given Trump to either dissolve the program or have it challenged in court, a CNN Politics report explains.

NEWS | 08/30/2017

UPDATED: Ivy professors tell students to think for themselves

UPDATED: Ivy professors tell students to think for themselves

Sarah Warman Hirschfield and Jeff Zymeri

On August 29, a group of professors from Princeton, Harvard, and Yale released a statement encouraging students to “think for yourself.” The statement was posted on the website of Princeton’s James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, an institute headed by one of the letter’s co-authors, Robert George, the McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence.

NEWS | 08/30/2017

Public safety lifts shelter-in-place order due to armed gunman

Jacob Tyles

The Public Safety Office has sent a warning today about an “unconfirmed report” of an armed individual on campus.

NEWS | 08/29/2017

Hundreds gather in Palmer Square to denounce violence in Charlottesville

Claire Lee

Over 150 people from the Princeton community and beyond gathered in Palmer Square on Sunday afternoon in solidarity with individuals affected by the recent violence in Charlottesville, VA. “We stand with Charlottesville against the hate and White Supremacy,” reads the public Facebook event page created by Fatima Mughal of STAND Central New Jersey.

NEWS | 08/24/2017

New pilot pre-orientation program around social justice to begin in September

Claire Thornton

“The program uses a social justice education framework to explore issues of equity and diversity,” said the director of FUP Varsha Ghosh.

NEWS | 08/24/2017

Gearing up for Outdoor Action frosh trips

Katherine Wang

From Sept. 4 to Sept. 12, over 650 of the roughly 1,300 students in the Class of 2021 will embark on their first University adventure — Outdoor Action frosh trips.

NEWS | 08/24/2017

A preview of Princeton's best eateries

Kristin Qian

Welcome, Class of 2021! The Daily Princetonian presents a preview of some of the best food in town.

NEWS | 08/24/2017

Chapel roof replaced for first time in nearly 90 years

Ariel Chen

For the first time since its construction in 1928, the University Chapel’s roof is being replaced. After decades of constant repairs to fix leaks, the University has decided to replace the entire roof. This renovation, which preserves historical authenticity while addressing environmental concerns, is scheduled to be finished by the end of the summer.

NEWS | 08/24/2017

Annual Giving set another record. We talked to the people who made it happen.

Katherine Wang

Annual Giving has supported many unique programs since 1940, enabling the University to provide unparalleled intellectual opportunities and financial aid.

NEWS | 08/24/2017

U. students, affiliates react to events in Charlottesville

Rose Gilbert

“The question of the day was who was pepper-spraying who?” he said. McElwee interviewed several counter protesters who were pepper-sprayed, implying that pepper spray had been used by the white nationalist protesters, but he stressed that he couldn’t be certain.

NEWS | 08/19/2017

Iranian authorities deny Xiyue Wang's appeal of conviction, sentence

Marcia Brown

University graduate student and U.S. citizen Xiyue Wang’s appeal of his conviction and 10-year prison sentence for espionage was denied by Iranian authorities yesterday. In the University’s press release, the University emphasizes that Wang “was not involved in any political activities or connected to any government agencies; he was simply a scholar conducting historical research.” A fourth-year graduate student; Wang has now been detained in Iran since the summer of 2016.

NEWS | 08/18/2017

U. to review transfer applications starting this fall

Shriya Sekhsaria

The University will make its transfer application available early in the fall of this year, according to its undergraduate admissions website.

NEWS | 08/12/2017

Citizen Scientists attend nuclear weapons treaty negotiations at UN

Allie Spensley

Members of the Princeton Citizen Scientists attended the second and final round of negotiations at the U.N. General Assembly over an international treaty to prohibit nuclear weapons. The negotiations concluded with a vote and final text on July 7.

NEWS | 07/25/2017

PPPL receives EPA award in waste management, remains role model in environmental stewardship

Jacob Tyles

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory with the Federal Green Challenge Region 2 Award in Waste Management on July 12. The laboratory was able to divert 3,766 tons of waste from landfills, increase its recycling rate by 13 percent, and save about a quarter million dollars in taxpayer money over the last fiscal year. PPPL is a Department of Energy-funded National Laboratory, one of eight run by the Office of Science.

NEWS | 07/21/2017

Student raises funds online to pay for health insurance; U. says 'Talk to Us' instead

Marcia Brown

When Nasir Ismael ’21 found out that he had been accepted to the University, he was as ecstatic as any other student.

NEWS | 07/11/2017

Camp Kesem Princeton prepares for third year supporting children affected by cancer

Katherine Wang

“We all come together and share experiences of both tragedy and strength. It undoubtedly makes your eyes water, but what is incredible is that afterward, for the rest of camp, all of the campers suddenly seem so much closer, like they have known each other for months,” Finlay explained.

NEWS | 07/10/2017

Reich '04 acquitted of LIBOR-rigging charges after second trial in two years

Norman Xiong

Ryan Reich ’04, accused of manipulating the LIBOR rate for profit between 2005 and 2007, was acquitted in April. Reich, an ex-Barclays interest rate swaps trader, was among the eight individuals acquitted of LIBOR rigging over the past two years. The ruling comes from a retrial of the case after the jury of the first trial was unable to reach a verdict in July 2016.

NEWS | 07/10/2017

Freshman issue preview: 21 classes for the Great Class of 2021

Kristin Qian

Choosing classes can be an overwhelming process at the beginning of freshman year, so The Daily Princetonian has picked out a palette of fall offerings to help you get started — all with no prerequisites and open to first-years. Picked out for the Class of 2021, here’s a wide-ranging selection of 21 courses, ranging from engineering to Ancient Greek, filmmaking to science fiction.

NEWS | 07/10/2017

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