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27 Young Alumni Trustee candidates announcement; represent multidimensional class

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27 Young Alumni Trustee candidates announcement; represent multidimensional class

Ethan Caldwell

A University press release to The Daily Princetonian has unveiled the 27 members of the Class of 2024 who are eligible for the primary elections for the Class of 2024’s Young Alumni Trustee (YAT). Eligibility requirements have changed this year, with the new rules being more in line with the no campaigning rule.

NEWS | March 22

‘On a Gaza genocide’ event featuring Finkelstein GS ’87 draws hundreds

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‘On a Gaza genocide’ event featuring Finkelstein GS ’87 draws hundreds

Miriam Waldvogel

On March 21, author Norman Finkelstein GS ’87 and journalist Chris Hedges gave a talk titled “On the Gaza Genocide" in McCosh Hall 50, drawing over 300 attendees. Finkelstein’s critical views towards Israel have drawn controversy over the years.

NEWS | March 22

University announces isolation for COVID-19 no longer necessary, warns of illnesses on the rise

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University announces isolation for COVID-19 no longer necessary, warns of illnesses on the rise

Isabel Yip and Hallie Graham

Last Friday, University Health Services sent an email to the campus community announcing that the University would no longer require students to isolate upon a positive COVID-19 test or report positive test results. The email also warned of an anticipated increase in sickness following spring break travel.

NEWS | March 21

‘A Jewish home away from home’: Chabad House opens this week after renovations

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‘A Jewish home away from home’: Chabad House opens this week after renovations

Elisabeth Stewart

After two years of operating from a building on Nassau Street, the Chabad of Princeton University opens its renovated headquarters this week. The renovated building is 8,400 square feet and includes a Great Hall, sanctuary, library, guest rooms, and family apartment, among other features.

NEWS | March 20

‘A second family’: Muslim Student Association, campus organizations cater to community during Ramadan

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‘A second family’: Muslim Student Association, campus organizations cater to community during Ramadan

Elisabeth Stewart

A conglomeration of groups on campus have undertaken a collaborative effort to support Muslim students during Ramadan, which began March 10 and runs through April 9. A number of prayer spaces across campus, as well as increased meal options, are being offered this year to serve an estimated Muslim population of about 400 people.

NEWS | March 20

USG hears presentation on recent transit pilot at mid-semester meeting

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USG hears presentation on recent transit pilot at mid-semester meeting

Christopher Bao

USG debriefed the transit pilot to Princeton Junction over spring break and discussed objectives for increasing turnout at the 2024 USG elections in their fifth meeting of the semester.

NEWS | March 19

‘There’s nothing artificial about artificial intelligence’: Fei-Fei Li on ’28 Pre-Read

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‘There’s nothing artificial about artificial intelligence’: Fei-Fei Li on ’28 Pre-Read

Ethan Caldwell

On Friday, Feb. 23, the University announced that this year’s Princeton Pre-Read for the Class of 2028 will be “The Worlds I See” by Fei-Fei Li ’99. A specialist in AI, machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision, Li relates in her memoir her experiences as a researcher, a Princeton student, and a Chinese immigrant in America — a blend of the deeply personal and professional.

NEWS | March 19

CPUC discusses renewed mental health nonprofit partnership, proposes to set policy on recording meetings

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CPUC discusses renewed mental health nonprofit partnership, proposes to set policy on recording meetings

Olivia Sanchez and Annie Rupertus

At the meeting of the Council of the Princeton University Community on Monday, March 18, the committee discussed the University’s mental health initiatives, the third annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Report, and introduced a potential new policy that would prohibit video recording of future CPUC meetings.

At the Monday, March 18 meeting of the Council of the Princeton University Community, the committee discussed the University’s mental health initiatives, the third annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Report, and introduced a potential new policy that would prohibit video recording of future CPUC meetings.

NEWS | March 18

Community experts weigh in on U. ANCHOR affordable housing funding

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Community experts weigh in on U. ANCHOR affordable housing funding

Abby Leibowitz

In light of the University’s plan to donate to the Municipality of Princeton in support of Princeton homeowners, community members and experts weigh in with their opinions on how the University can continue to support renters and housing diversity.

NEWS | March 18

Updates in campus construction timelines: A focus on sustainability and accessibility

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Updates in campus construction timelines: A focus on sustainability and accessibility

Victoria Davies and Matteo Torres

Construction continues across campus, with aspects of the steam to hot water and conversion project finishing up in central campus. Accessibility is being encouraged through development of pathways across campus, including north-south and east-west connectors.

NEWS | March 18

At panel, Princeton unions look forward to recognition, focus on unity and engagement

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At panel, Princeton unions look forward to recognition, focus on unity and engagement

Olivia Sanchez and Miriam Waldvogel

On March 5 at 5 p.m. in Robertson 001, the Princeton Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) hosted a Labor Unions Panel with speakers from SEIU, PGSU, PUPS, and Labyrinth Books Union. The panelists discussed the importance of unity, negotiation, and unionization tactics.

NEWS | March 8

Grad students organize for safe return of kidnapped colleague, Elizabeth Tsurkov

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Grad students organize for safe return of kidnapped colleague, Elizabeth Tsurkov

Bridget O'Neill

On Tuesday, March 5, a graduate student sent an email in the Free Food listserv with the subject: “not food; but please help save our colleague’s life!” The message encouraged students to send letters to Congress to bring attention to the situation of Princeton Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was kidnapped in Iraq by Shiite militia Kataib Hezbollah in March 2023.

NEWS | March 8

‘Largest U.S. retrospective exhibition’ of Ulises Carrión Bogard’s work in Milberg Gallery

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‘Largest U.S. retrospective exhibition’ of Ulises Carrión Bogard’s work in Milberg Gallery

Hallie Graham

In Princeton University Library’s (PUL) newest exhibition, “Ulises Carrión: Bookworks and Beyond,” Ulises Carrión Bogard’s work in modern art is celebrated. According to a post on X from @PULibrary, the “exhibition [is] the largest U.S. retrospective exhibition of [Carrión]’s work to date.”

NEWS | March 5

University convenes task force to address hazing

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University convenes task force to address hazing

Elisabeth Stewart

Vice President for Campus Life Rochelle Calhoun recently sent out an email reporting no new incidents of confirmed hazing in the last six months and announcing the creation of a Hazing Prevention and Response Task Force, which will work alongside the StopHazing Hazing Prevention Consortium.

NEWS | March 4

USG allocates funding and introduces new event registration format

USG allocates funding and introduces new event registration format

Alena Zhang

In their first March meeting this year, USG heard about a new system for registering events and allocated funding to a variety of student organizations.

NEWS | March 4

Eating club leadership for 2024 set as election season comes to a close

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Eating club leadership for 2024 set as election season comes to a close

Justus Wilhoit

The six Bicker clubs, as well as one sign-in club, held officer elections this month. All eleven eating clubs have now elected new leaders, who will be responsible for governing their clubs following Princeton’s largest class ever entering into the eating club scene.

NEWS | March 1

Students hop at the chance to celebrate Leap Year

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Students hop at the chance to celebrate Leap Year

Vitus Larrieu

Students hopped at the chance to leap into Feb. 29 at a Campus Club event held by the Princeton Student Events Committee (PSEC) in commemoration of the leap year. Festivities included cake, trampolines, and frog-themed crafts to celebrate Princeton's 68th leap year.

NEWS | February 29

Congressman Derek Kilmer ’96 talks impending retirement from politics, teaching at Princeton

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Congressman Derek Kilmer ’96 talks impending retirement from politics, teaching at Princeton

Charlie Roth

In an interview with the 'Prince,' Congressman Derek Kilmer, who teaches a class in SPIA, discusses Congress, reform, his accomplishments, and his post-retirement future.

NEWS | February 29

With 2026 World Cup Final to be held in NJ, Princeton Soccer legends reflect on past success

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With 2026 World Cup Final to be held in NJ, Princeton Soccer legends reflect on past success

Theo Wells-Spackman

FIFA announced on Feb. 4 that the men’s World Cup final will take place at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, less than 50 miles from the University. The Daily Princetonian talked to two Princetonians who have previously coached the men's national team.

NEWS | February 29

Li and Beidel ’24 win Pyne Prize, highest undergrad distinction

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Li and Beidel ’24 win Pyne Prize, highest undergrad distinction

Julian Hartman-Sigall

Two seniors won the 2024 Pyne Prize for excellence in scholarship, character, and leadership. Students in the social sciences and with USG or PAA affiliations continue to be well-represented.

NEWS | February 28

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