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Students bruised, bloodied, and trampled by crowd at Lawnparties

Students bruised, bloodied, and trampled by crowd at Lawnparties

Evelyn Doskoch

One female student, a member of the Class of 2025, reported that she became partially trapped between metal pieces of the barrier, causing a “really deep cut” to her arm. “It was bleeding everywhere,” she said in an interview with the ‘Prince.’ “I had to use my face mask to try to stop the bleeding.”

One female student, a member of the Class of 2025, reported that she became partially trapped between metal pieces of the barrier, causing a “really deep cut” to her arm. “It was bleeding everywhere,” she said in an interview with the ‘Prince.’ “I had to use my face mask to try to stop the bleeding.”

NEWS | October 5

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As flu season nears, UHS offers vaccinations at 2021 FluFest

As flu season nears, UHS offers vaccinations at 2021 FluFest

Amy Ciceu

This year’s FluFest will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, Wednesday, Oct. 6, Tuesday, Oct. 12, and Wednesday, Oct. 13 in the Frist Campus Center Multipurpose Rooms on the B Level. Those attending the FluFest must present their University ID cards and wear face coverings. Appointments will not be required.

This year’s FluFest will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, Wednesday, Oct. 6, Tuesday, Oct. 12, and Wednesday, Oct. 13 in the Frist Campus Center Multipurpose Rooms on the B Level. Those attending the FluFest must present their University ID cards and wear face coverings. Appointments will not be required.

NEWS | October 4

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‘A perfect storm’: Unruly crowds disrupt A$AP Ferg’s Lawnparties performance, with alleged student injury

‘A perfect storm’: Unruly crowds disrupt A$AP Ferg’s Lawnparties performance, with alleged student injury

Evelyn Doskoch and Andrew Somerville

“You’re going to hurt someone,” a member of the security team said. “This is going to be a dangerous situation.”

“You’re going to hurt someone,” a member of the security team said. “This is going to be a dangerous situation.”

NEWS | October 3

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Princeton researchers propose new way to encourage masking and vaccination

Princeton researchers propose new way to encourage masking and vaccination

Alison Araten

After more than 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cooper and Pearce argue, targeting population subgroups is the only way to make a difference.

After more than 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cooper and Pearce argue, targeting population subgroups is the only way to make a difference.

NEWS | October 3

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A$AP Ferg announced as new headliner two days before Lawnparties

A$AP Ferg announced as new headliner two days before Lawnparties

Sidney Singer

A$AP Ferg, an American rapper from Harlem, New York, is a member of the hip hop collective known as the A$AP Mob, which includes other artists like A$AP Rocky and A$AP Nast. He has over 11 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and his biggest hit ‘Plain Jane’ has over 500 million listens.

A$AP Ferg, an American rapper from Harlem, New York, is a member of the hip hop collective known as the A$AP Mob, which includes other artists like A$AP Rocky and A$AP Nast. He has over 11 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and his biggest hit ‘Plain Jane’ has over 500 million listens.

NEWS | October 1

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Police investigating towpath sexual assault

Police investigating towpath sexual assault

Evelyn Doskoch

In a TigerAlert message at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, students were informed of the assault and urged to contact relevant authorities if they have any information regarding the incident.

In a TigerAlert message at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, students were informed of the assault and urged to contact relevant authorities if they have any information regarding the incident.

NEWS | September 30

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Peloton instructor Tunde Oyeneyin speaks on career, gain, loss

Peloton instructor Tunde Oyeneyin speaks on career, gain, loss

Christofer Robles

Oyeneyin, a Peloton instructor and media mogul, spoke to the University community about her experiences making difficult life choices, dealing with grief, and finding strength and community. 

Oyeneyin, a Peloton instructor and media mogul, spoke to the University community about her experiences making difficult life choices, dealing with grief, and finding strength and community.  

NEWS | September 30

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Gender and Sexuality Resource Center launches, combining Women*s and LGBT Centers

Gender and Sexuality Resource Center launches, combining Women*s and LGBT Centers

Izzy Jacobson

On Monday, Sept. 27, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) officially opened its doors, marking the physical and ideological unification of the former Women*s and LGBT Centers. 

On Monday, Sept. 27, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) officially opened its doors, marking the physical and ideological unification of the former Women*s and LGBT Centers. 

NEWS | September 29

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Princeton Town Council meeting discusses Witherspoon Street construction, parking issues

Princeton Town Council meeting discusses Witherspoon Street construction, parking issues

Charlie Roth

Updates about local construction and resident concerns about parking were shared at the Sept. 27 Princeton Municipality Council meeting.

Updates about local construction and resident concerns about parking were shared at the Sept. 27 Princeton Municipality Council meeting.

NEWS | September 29

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TPS launches new “TigerAccess” transit service for disabled individuals

TPS launches new “TigerAccess” transit service for disabled individuals

Tess Weinreich

The new transit system offers curb-to-curb transportation for University visitors, students, and faculty members with mobility-related disabilities or medical conditions. 

The new transit system offers curb-to-curb transportation for University visitors, students, and faculty members with mobility-related disabilities or medical conditions. 

NEWS | September 28

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Eisgruber, other NJ college presidents urge Congress to double maximum Pell Grant

Eisgruber, other NJ college presidents urge Congress to double maximum Pell Grant

Desmond Lam

“Doubling the maximum Pell Grant will help more students from low- and middle-income families to get to and through college. That helps everyone: by cultivating talent from every sector of society, we make our state, and our country, stronger and better,” the letter states.

“Doubling the maximum Pell Grant will help more students from low- and middle-income families to get to and through college. That helps everyone: by cultivating talent from every sector of society, we make our state, and our country, stronger and better,” the letter states.

NEWS | September 28

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USG removes LANY as Lawnparties headliner amid allegations of inappropriate conduct

USG removes LANY as Lawnparties headliner amid allegations of inappropriate conduct

Andrew Somerville and Sidney Singer

USG’s decision comes after many students expressed concern with the announcement of the headliner after allegations of predatory behavior, manipulation, and emotional abuse came to light about lead singer Paul Klein.

USG’s decision comes after many students expressed concern with the announcement of the headliner after allegations of predatory behavior, manipulation, and emotional abuse came to light about lead singer Paul Klein.

NEWS | September 28

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Vote100 partners with Representable in anti-gerrymandering campaign

Vote100 partners with Representable in anti-gerrymandering campaign

Alexa Marsh

Vote100 recently collaborated with Representable to fight gerrymandering using a data compiling and map generating application from University course COS 333.

Vote100 recently collaborated with Representable to fight gerrymandering using a data compiling and map generating application from University course COS 333.

NEWS | September 27

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Divest Princeton sit-in calls for full fossil fuel divestment

Divest Princeton sit-in calls for full fossil fuel divestment

Paige Cromley

Students gave speeches, painted signs, and sat on blankets doing homework during the event, which lasted four hours. Many of them were local high schoolers skipping class to attend.

Students gave speeches, painted signs, and sat on blankets doing homework during the event, which lasted four hours. Many of them were local high schoolers skipping class to attend.

NEWS | September 27

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USG appoints committee members, reports on referendum progress

USG appoints committee members, reports on referendum progress

Andrew Somerville

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met on Sunday evening to approve the appointment of new committee members, discuss Lawnparties, and report on the progress of spring referenda.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met on Sunday evening to approve the appointment of new committee members, discuss Lawnparties, and report on the progress of spring referenda.

NEWS | September 27

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McCosh Health Center reports increase in student visits, telehealth calls

McCosh Health Center reports increase in student visits, telehealth calls

Janny Eng

Counseling and Psychological Services and McCosh Health Center have reported an increase in the number of students seeking health care.

Counseling and Psychological Services and McCosh Health Center have reported an increase in the number of students seeking health care.

NEWS | September 26

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New student initiative spreads awareness on marijuana criminal record expungement in New Jersey

New student initiative spreads awareness on marijuana criminal record expungement in New Jersey

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Six months after New Jersey officially legalized marijuana, a new student initiative on campus aims to spread awareness about criminal record expungement for formerly incarcerated people statewide.

Six months after New Jersey officially legalized marijuana, a new student initiative on campus aims to spread awareness about criminal record expungement for formerly incarcerated people statewide.

NEWS | September 26

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LANY to headline Lawnparties 2021, Naaji Hylton ’22 to open

LANY to headline Lawnparties 2021, Naaji Hylton ’22 to open

Andrew Somerville

The headliner act will take place in the backyard of Quadrangle Club at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3.

The headliner act will take place in the backyard of Quadrangle Club at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3.

NEWS | September 26

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Q&A with Po-Shen Loh GS ’10, mathematics professor and COVID-19 app developer

Q&A with Po-Shen Loh GS ’10, mathematics professor and COVID-19 app developer

Allan Shen

In a video interview, Loh spoke with The Daily Princetonian about his unique teaching style, how math instruction in America might be improved, and NOVID, his pandemic-response app.

In a video interview, Loh spoke with The Daily Princetonian about his unique teaching style, how math instruction in America might be improved, and NOVID, his pandemic-response app.

NEWS | September 23

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One COVID-19 disciplinary case adjudicated on campus, amid “very limited transmission”

One COVID-19 disciplinary case adjudicated on campus, amid “very limited transmission”

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Tess Weinreich

When asked if a date has been set for the next update on masking requirements, Hotchkiss said in an email that “the current masking policy will remain in effect until further notice.”

When asked if a date has been set for the next update on masking requirements, Hotchkiss said in an email that “the current masking policy will remain in effect until further notice.” 

NEWS | September 23

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