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USG hears updates on mental health, campus safety, dining

USG hears updates on mental health, campus safety, dining

Annie Rupertus

U-Councilor Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 reported that, of the input gathered, about 36 percent of students “explicitly said they want to see cameras nowhere.”

U-Councilor Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 reported that, of the input gathered, about 36-percent of students “explicitly said they want to see cameras nowhere.”

NEWS | November 29

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VIS students call on Princeton to re-open investigation into Scanlan's use of the n-word

VIS students call on Princeton to re-open investigation into Scanlan's use of the n-word

Paige Cromley

Students sent an open letter calling on University administration to re-open the investigation into Scanlan’s use of the n-word in his VIS321: Words as Objects seminar. Many also displayed posters with the words calling for Scanlan’s firing in their open studio spaces at an event on Nov. 15. 

Students sent an open letter calling on University administration to re-open the investigation into Scanlan’s use of the n-word in his VIS321: Words as Objects seminar. Many also displayed posters with the words calling for Scanlan’s firing in their open studio spaces at an event on Nov. 15. 

NEWS | November 29

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Princeton offers almost 200 new courses for upcoming spring semester

Princeton offers almost 200 new courses for upcoming spring semester

Tess Weinreich and Isabel Yip

New courses for the Spring 2023 semester include those reflecting on current events and traveling to locations including Denmark.

New courses for the Spring 2023 semester include those reflecting on current events and traveling to locations including Denmark.

NEWS | November 28

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Students discuss heightened surveillance in feedback session with administrators

Students discuss heightened surveillance in feedback session with administrators

Annie Rupertus

Students discussed a University proposal to increase security cameras on campus at a feedback session with public safety administrators held on Nov. 21 over Zoom. Some students expressed support for the measure, citing student safety, while others raised concerns about privacy. 

Students discussed a University proposal to increase security cameras on campus at a feedback session with public safety administrators held on Nov. 21 over Zoom. Some students expressed support for the measure, citing student safety, while others raised concerns about privacy. 

NEWS | November 28

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Princeton Black Student Union hosts UPenn students for football, networking

Princeton Black Student Union hosts UPenn students for football, networking

Bailey Glenetske and Justus Wilhoit

On Saturday Nov. 19, the Princeton Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the University of Pennsylvania’s Black Students League (BSL) to partake in community-building events.

On Saturday Nov. 19, the Princeton Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the University of Pennsylvania’s Black Students League (BSL) to partake in community-building events.

NEWS | November 27

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24/7 CPS line now live, CPS to hire 2 new counselors

24/7 CPS line now live, CPS to hire 2 new counselors

Annie Rupertus

The CPS Cares Line is now available for students at all times, for students in distress or not, to talk to a counselor.

The CPS Cares Line is now available for students at all times, for students in distress or not, to talk to a counselor.

NEWS | November 27

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Princeton deploys first electric bus, plans to add more

Princeton deploys first electric bus, plans to add more

Abby Leibowitz

The University will introduce a fleet of all-electric buses into service this week, as a part of the University’s goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2046. According to the director of the University’s Transportation and Parking Services, the new buses will be less noisy and offer a smoother ride than those currently in use.

The University will introduce a fleet of all-electric buses into service this week, as a part of the University’s goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2046. According to the director of the University’s Transportation and Parking Services, the new buses will be less noisy and offer a smoother ride than those currently in use.

NEWS | November 27

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Pablo G. Debenedetti to step down as Dean for Research

Pablo G. Debenedetti to step down as Dean for Research

Nandini Krishnan

Debenedetti has served in the role since 2013, and will take a sabbatical during the 2023-24 academic year before retiring. 

Debenedetti has served in the role since 2013, and will take a sabbatical during the 2023-24 academic year before retiring. 

NEWS | November 22

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Computer Science chair Jennifer Rexford ’91 to serve as next provost

Computer Science chair Jennifer Rexford ’91 to serve as next provost

Hope Perry

Rexford will assume the post in March 2023, following current Provost Deborah Prentice’s departure to serve as the Vice Chancellor at the University of Cambridge.  

Rexford will assume the post in March 2023, following current Provost Deborah Prentice’s departure to serve as the Vice Chancellor at the University of Cambridge.  

NEWS | November 22

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Journalists, political scientists analyze the 2022 midterms

Journalists, political scientists analyze the 2022 midterms

Charlie Roth

A panel of journalists and political scientists convened to answer the question: “Elections 2022: What Happened? What’s Next?” The event was sponsored by The Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (CSDP) and the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA). 

A panel of journalists and political scientists convened to answer the question: “Elections 2022: What Happened? What’s Next?” The event was sponsored by The Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (CSDP) and the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA).  

NEWS | November 21

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Starbucks organizer Sara Mughal talks unions at YDSA event

Starbucks organizer Sara Mughal talks unions at YDSA event

Miriam Waldvogel

Sara Mughal of Starbucks Workers United spoke to students in a talk on campus. Last April, Mughal helped unionize the first Starbucks in New Jersey.

Sara Mughal of Starbucks Workers United spoke to students in a talk on campus. Last April, Mughal helped unionize the first Starbucks in New Jersey.

NEWS | November 21

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Data journalist G. Elliott Morris talks polling on campus

Data journalist G. Elliott Morris talks polling on campus

Jasmyn Dobson

G. Elliott Morris, a data journalist for The Economist discussed his new book “Strength in Numbers.” The panel was sponsored by the Princeton Survey Research Center (PSRC) and the Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (CDSP). 

G. Elliott Morris, a data journalist for The Economist discussed his new book “Strength in Numbers.” The panel was sponsored by the Princeton Survey Research Center (PSRC) and the Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (CDSP).  

NEWS | November 21

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‘The most humble person I’ve ever met’: Loved ones remember Misrach Ewunetie ’24

‘The most humble person I’ve ever met’: Loved ones remember Misrach Ewunetie ’24

Allan Shen and Lia Opperman

“It was always very calm with her; it's always pleasant. She's always down for anything but also wanting to make sure that those around her were happy,” said Kenya Ripley-Dunlap ’24, a friend of Ewunetie. “It really seemed like everything she did was super thoughtful and loving. It seems like that was always her intention. She’s always complimenting people.”

“It was always very calm with her; it's always pleasant. She's always down for anything but also wanting to make sure that those around her were happy,” Kenya Ripley-Dunlap ’24, a friend of Ewunetie, said. “It really seemed like everything she did was super thoughtful and loving. It seems like that was always her intention. She’s always complimenting people.”

NEWS | November 21

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USG discusses Eisgruber's comments on mental health

USG discusses Eisgruber's comments on mental health

Annie Rupertus

The USG also discussed digitalizing USG records and a potential new ad hoc committee on upperclass dining. 

The USG also discussed digitalizing USG records and a potential new ad hoc committee on upperclass dining.  

NEWS | November 21

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NYU law, philosophy professor Kwame Anthony Appiah named 2023 Baccalaureate speaker

NYU law, philosophy professor Kwame Anthony Appiah named 2023 Baccalaureate speaker

Laura Robertson

Appiah is a professor of philosophy and law at NYU and the Laurance S. Rockefeller University Professor of Philosophy and the University Center for Human Values, Emeritus.

Appiah is a professor of philosophy and law at NYU and the Laurance S. Rockefeller University Professor of Philosophy and the University Center for Human Values, Emeritus.

NEWS | November 21

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Peer Health Advisors host panel on ‘freshman 15,’ intuitive eating

Peer Health Advisors host panel on ‘freshman 15,’ intuitive eating

Izzy Jacobson

The panel, which featured Peer Health Advisors, dietitians and psychologists from UHS as speakers, featured experts’ discussions of strategies for intuitive eating and the stigma and myths behind the ‘freshman 15.’

The panel, which featured Peer Health Advisors, dietitians and psychologists from UHS as speakers, featured experts’ discussions of strategies for intuitive eating and the stigma and myths behind the ‘freshman 15.’

NEWS | November 20

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NJ bear hunt returns as human interactions rise statewide

NJ bear hunt returns as human interactions rise statewide

Tess Weinreich and Simone Kirkevold

The hunt, which is considered controversial by some animal welfare organizations, aims to curb the state’s black bear population by at least 20 percent through a six-day hunt, beginning on Dec. 5. 

The hunt, which is considered controversial by some animal welfare organizations, aims to curb the state’s black bear population by at least 20 percent through a six-day hunt, beginning on Dec. 5. 

NEWS | November 20

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Data rich, knowledge poor: Dr. Uyi Stewart speaks on the problem of the digital divide

Data rich, knowledge poor: Dr. Uyi Stewart speaks on the problem of the digital divide

Bhoomika Chowdhary

Dr. Uyi Stewart, the Chief Data and Technology Officer at Data.org, discussed his organization’s mission to bridge the digital divide at a lecture in Robertson Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

Dr. Uyi Stewart, the Chief Data and Technology Officer at Data.org, discussed his organization’s mission to bridge the digital divide at a lecture in Robertson Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

NEWS | November 17

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Luxury footwear designer Stuart Weitzman speaks on his “road less traveled”

Luxury footwear designer Stuart Weitzman speaks on his “road less traveled”

Kayra Sener

Weitzman is an alumnus of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and has designed for celebrities including Aretha Franklin, Diablo Cody, and Laura Harring in his career. He discussed his experience taking risks, starting off in the industry, and giving back with his shoes.

Weitzman is an alumnus of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and has designed for celebrities including Aretha Franklin, Diablo Cody, and Laura Harring in his career. He discussed his experience taking risks, starting off in the industry, and giving back with his shoes.

NEWS | November 17

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Administrators, faculty discuss future of affirmative action at Princeton

Administrators, faculty discuss future of affirmative action at Princeton

Charlie Roth and Miriam Waldvogel

With regard to the University’s plans in the wake of a potential Supreme Court ruling that could outlaw race-conscious admissions, Eisgruber said in a recent interview with the ‘Prince’ that “we will do our best to be creative within the limits of the law. But we can’t pretend that it’s going to be easy.”

With regard to the University’s plans in the wake of a potential Supreme Court ruling that could outlaw race-conscious admissions, Eisgruber said in a recent interview with the ‘Prince’ that “we will do our best to be creative within the limits of the law. But we can’t pretend that it’s going to be easy.”

NEWS | November 17

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