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Famously rigorous first-year science curriculum to be revamped with focus on data analysis

Famously rigorous first-year science curriculum to be revamped with focus on data analysis

Isabel Connolly

Students have historically commented on the curriculum’s high degree of difficulty. The changes will primarily aim to increase focus on the intersection of biology, chemistry, and data science.

Students have historically commented on the curriculum’s high degree of difficulty. The changes will primarily aim to increase focus on the intersection of biology, chemistry, and data science.

NEWS | November 29

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VP candidates debate institutional knowledge versus fresh perspectives

VP candidates debate institutional knowledge versus fresh perspectives

Christopher Bao and Nandini Krishnan

Vice presidential candidates debated mental health, changes to the academic calendar, and implementation of the campus pub at a debate on Tuesday.

Vice presidential candidates debated mental health, changes to the academic calendar, and implementation of the campus pub at a debate on Tuesday.

NEWS | November 29

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Student employment sees no decline after eliminated student contribution, wages to increase in January

Student employment sees no decline after eliminated student contribution, wages to increase in January

Tess Weinreich and Annie Rupertus

In the first semester since the University eliminated the student contribution from financial aid packages, data show that the percentage of students working campus jobs is at least as high as it was last Fall.

In the first semester since the University eliminated the student contribution from financial aid packages, data show that the percentage of students working campus jobs is at least as high as it was last Fall.

NEWS | November 28

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One of two USG presidential candidates suspends campaign, name will remain on ballot

One of two USG presidential candidates suspends campaign, name will remain on ballot

Nandini Krishnan and Alena Zhang

Braiden Aaronson ’25 dropped out of the presidential contest, leaving Avi Attar ’25 as the sole candidate seeking the position.

Braiden Aaronson ’25 dropped out of the presidential contest, leaving Avi Attar ’25 as the sole candidate seeking the position.

NEWS | November 27

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Under water, Cloister risks closure and floats sophomore takeover

Under water, Cloister risks closure and floats sophomore takeover

Sofia Arora

This is not the first time that Cloister has faced serious threats to its existence. In 1985, the club almost closed after recruiting only 11 new members during the sign-in period. In 1993, Cloister leadership staged a “takeover” by sophomores in order to revive lackluster membership. 

This is not the first time that Cloister has faced serious threats to its existence. In 1985, the club almost closed after recruiting only 11 new members during the sign-in period. In 1993, Cloister leadership staged a “takeover” by sophomores in order to revive lackluster membership. 

NEWS | November 27

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At Princeton’s Mpala Research Center, researchers grapple with a colonial legacy

At Princeton’s Mpala Research Center, researchers grapple with a colonial legacy

Miriam Waldvogel

By interviewing 20 Mpala researchers, visitors, administrators, and staff on multiple occasions over six months, and conducting archival research from University, Kenyan, and historical sources, the ‘Prince’ sought to examine the dynamics of what researchers, professors, and historians, Kenyan and American alike, have called a colonial space. 

By interviewing 20 Mpala researchers, visitors, administrators, and staff on multiple occasions over six months, and conducting archival research from University, Kenyan, and historical sources, the ‘Prince’ sought to examine the dynamics of what researchers, professors, and historians, Kenyan and American alike, have called a colonial space. 

NEWS | November 27

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After email soliciting more candidates, historically large group to contest every USG position

After email soliciting more candidates, historically large group to contest every USG position

Nandini Krishnan and Alena Zhang

USG is soliciting candidates for seven uncontested elections, including Vice President, Academics Chair, Social Chair, Sustainability Chair, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair, and four class senator positions for the classes of 2025 and 2026.

USG is soliciting candidates for seven uncontested elections, including Vice President, Academics Chair, Social Chair, Sustainability Chair, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair, and four class senator positions for the classes of 2025 and 2026.

NEWS | November 27

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Eisgruber doesn’t want to be the most interesting person in the room

Eisgruber doesn’t want to be the most interesting person in the room

Sandeep Mangat

In a profile published in the spring on the occasion of Eisgruber’s tenth anniversary in office, faculty and students remarked on a bureaucratic and impersonal approach to leadership. 

In a profile published in the spring on the occasion of Eisgruber’s tenth anniversary in office, faculty and students remarked on a bureaucratic and impersonal approach to leadership.

NEWS | November 21

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USG advertises existing syllabus library, though only subset of courses included

USG advertises existing syllabus library, though only subset of courses included

Bridget O'Neill, Andrew Bosworth, Ryan Konarska, and Rebecca Cunningham

The McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning first launched the syllabus library in 2021. Although the library does not include syllabi for all courses, the USG Academics Committee is working to add more, and to make the resource known to the student body.

The McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning first launched the syllabus library in 2021. Although the library does not include syllabi for all courses, the USG Academics Committee is working to add more, and to make the resource known to the student body.

NEWS | November 21

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New officer regimes elected at majority of sign-in eating clubs

New officer regimes elected at majority of sign-in eating clubs

Alena Zhang

The Charter, Terrace, Quadrangle, and Cloister eating clubs held elections for undergraduate officer positions this month.

The Charter, Terrace, Quadrangle, and Cloister eating clubs held elections for undergraduate officer positions this month.

NEWS | November 20

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My Big Fat Interfaith Thanksgiving: A ‘touchpoint of community and connection’

My Big Fat Interfaith Thanksgiving: A ‘touchpoint of community and connection’

Michelle Miao and Jacqueline Zhou

Attendees expressed gratitude for the opportunity to come together during times of hardship for many communities.

Attendees expressed gratitude for the opportunity to come together during times of hardship for many communities.

NEWS | November 20

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Princeton-Iran ties again under scrutiny as Congress investigates research fellow

Princeton-Iran ties again under scrutiny as Congress investigates research fellow

Olivia Sanchez and Lia Opperman

The House Committee on Education and the Workforce announced that it is launching an investigation into research fellow Seyed Hossein Mousavian, amid allegations that Mousavian is using his position to advance the interests of Iran.

The House Committee on Education and the Workforce announced that it is launching an investigation into research fellow Seyed Hossein Mousavian, amid allegations that Mousavian is using his position to advance the interests of Iran.

NEWS | November 20

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USG unanimously approves all funding requests ahead of expected competitive election

USG unanimously approves all funding requests ahead of expected competitive election

Nandini Krishnan

At their second weekly meeting in November, USG unanimously approved seven requests for funding from the Projects Board and USG-sponsored trips.

At their second weekly meeting in November, USG unanimously approved seven requests for funding from the Projects Board and USG-sponsored trips.

NEWS | November 19

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The faculty hiring process, explained

The faculty hiring process, explained

Abby Leibowitz

The ‘Prince’ corresponded with the chairs of multiple departments on the faculty hiring process. Appointment of University faculty is an elaborate process with several actors, including faculty within each department, the Dean of the Faculty, and other members of the administration.

The ‘Prince’ corresponded with the chairs of multiple departments on the faculty hiring process. Appointment of University faculty is an elaborate process with several actors, including faculty within the department, the Dean of the Faculty, and other members of the administration.

NEWS | November 17

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As TigerTransit ridership increases, fleet converts to electric buses

As TigerTransit ridership increases, fleet converts to electric buses

Ryan Konarska and Louisa Gheorghita

Changes to Princeton’s transportation patterns may be on the horizon, as the University introduces an all-electric bus fleet and continues to limit scooter use.

Changes to Princeton’s transportation patterns may be on the horizon, as the University introduces an all-electric bus fleet and continues to limit scooter use.

NEWS | November 17

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New Frist Health Center bolsters legacy of historic Princeton family

New Frist Health Center bolsters legacy of historic Princeton family

Tess Weinreich and Rebecca Cunningham

The University announced a plan to replace McCosh Health Center last week, funded by a “major gift” from Dr. Thomas Frist Jr. a billionaire physician-businessman and brother to former senate majority leader William Frist ’74. The Frists claim three generations of Princetonians and rank among the University’s largest donor families.

The University announced a plan to replace McCosh Health Center last week, funded by a “major gift” from Dr. Thomas Frist Jr. a billionaire physician-businessman and brother to former senate majority leader William Frist ’74. The Frists claim three generations of Princetonians and rank among the University’s largest donor families.

NEWS | November 16

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IT office steps away from reuse, sends 1700 faculty computers for destruction

IT office steps away from reuse, sends 1700 faculty computers for destruction

Eden Teshome and Raphaela Gold

According to the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the decision to change policy was due to a backlog of aged machines from the pandemic and “an abundance of caution” over IT security.

According to the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the decision to change policy was due to a backlog of aged machines from the pandemic and “an abundance of caution” over IT security.

NEWS | November 16

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Mochinut and Ani Ramen close, reports note health code violations

Mochinut and Ani Ramen close, reports note health code violations

Ethan Caldwell and Amy Ciceu

The Daily Princetonian obtained routine inspection reports from the Princeton Health Department that found Mochinut and Ani Ramen to be in violation of numerous public health protocols designed to prevent foodborne illnesses. The reports also found that both establishments had several risk factors that posed a danger to public health.

The Daily Princetonian obtained routine inspection reports from the Princeton Health Department that found Mochinut and Ani Ramen to be in violation of numerous public health protocols designed to prevent foodborne illnesses. The reports also found that both establishments had several risk factors that posed a danger to public health.

NEWS | November 15

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Former Princeton Karate club member confirmed as NIH director

Former Princeton Karate club member confirmed as NIH director

Hannah Gabelnick

Dr. Monica Bertagnolli ’81 was confirmed on Nov. 9 as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), making her the highest ranking University graduate in the Biden administration. As an undergraduate, Bertagnolli was a Bachelors of Science in Engineering student, creating an independent study to pursue a concentration in biochemical engineering.

Dr. Monica Bertagnolli ’81 was confirmed on Nov. 9 as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), making her the highest ranking University graduate in the Biden administration. As an undergraduate, Bertagnolli was a Bachelors of Science in Engineering student, creating an independent study to pursue a concentration in biochemical engineering.

NEWS | November 15

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Four takeaways from the November CPUC meeting

Four takeaways from the November CPUC meeting

Christopher Bao and Elisabeth Stewart

The latest meeting of the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) saw updates regarding recent campus demonstrations on the conflict in Israel and Palestine and a discussion of admission post-affirmative action.

The latest meeting of the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) saw updates regarding recent campus demonstrations on the conflict in Israel and Palestine and efforts to institute proxy voting.

NEWS | November 14

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