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On 20th anniversary of 9/11, Princeton community gathers to honor alumni lost

On 20th anniversary of 9/11, Princeton community gathers to honor alumni lost

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Community members gathered early Saturday to honor the 14 Princetonians whose lives were lost 20 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001 in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

Community members gathered early Saturday to honor the 14 Princetonians whose lives were lost 20 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001 in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

NEWS | September 12

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Princeton researchers expose consequences of vaccine nationalism

Princeton researchers expose consequences of vaccine nationalism

Kalena Blake

In a recent paper, several members of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the High Meadows Environmental Institute explained the short-term and long-term consequences of vaccine nationalism.

In a recent paper, several members of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the High Meadows Environmental Institute explained the short-term and long-term consequences of vaccine nationalism.

NEWS | September 12

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Classroom masking policy to remain in effect

Classroom masking policy to remain in effect

Paige Cromley

According to a Sept. 10 announcement from Dean of the College Jill Dolan, the masks will continue to be required in classrooms until further notice.

According to a Sept. 10 announcement from Dean of the College Jill Dolan, the masks will continue to be required in classrooms until further notice.

NEWS | September 10

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Andrew Bruck ’05 named Acting NJ Attorney General, marking LGBTQ+ milestone

Andrew Bruck ’05 named Acting NJ Attorney General, marking LGBTQ+ milestone

Katherine Dailey

While at Princeton, Bruck was a student in the School of Public and International Affairs, at the time called the Woodrow Wilson School. As a senior, Bruck’s thesis advisor was now-President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83, then a professor in SPIA and, starting in the middle of Bruck’s senior year, the University’s provost.

While at Princeton, Bruck was a student in the School of Public and International Affairs, at the time called the Woodrow Wilson School. As a senior, Bruck’s thesis advisor was now-President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83, then a professor in SPIA and, starting in the middle of Bruck’s senior year, the University’s provost.

NEWS | September 7

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So far, Princeton’s contact tracing reveals no on-campus transmission

So far, Princeton’s contact tracing reveals no on-campus transmission

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

One week into classes, some students have already gone through the University’s contact tracing process. But so far, “based on contact tracing and analysis,” viral transmission at the University does not seem to be an issue, according to Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss.  

One week into classes, some students have already gone through the University’s contact tracing process. But so far, “based on contact tracing and analysis,” viral transmission at the University does not seem to be an issue, according to Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss.   

NEWS | September 7

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USG to spend 160K on lawnparties, budget tripled for semester

USG to spend 160K on lawnparties, budget tripled for semester

Andrew Somerville

The total budget for the fall is approximately $600,000, an increase from the typical $200,000. Significant spending areas included Tigers in Town, Lawnparties, and a renovation to the USG office located in Frist Campus Center, with budget allocations of $150,000, $160,000, and $120,000 respectively.  

The total budget for the fall is approximately $600,000, an increase from the typical $200,000. Significant spending areas included Tigers in Town, Lawnparties, and a renovation to the USG office located in Frist Campus Center, with budget allocations of $150,000, $160,000, and $120,000 respectively.   

NEWS | September 6

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Some classes revert to Zoom after severe weather strikes NJ

Some classes revert to Zoom after severe weather strikes NJ

Evelyn Doskoch

After Princeton experienced severe weather on the evening of Sept. 1, the first day of fall classes, widespread flooding and downed trees caused several classes to return to a virtual format on Thursday — after just one day of in-person classes.

After Princeton experienced severe weather on the evening of Sept. 1, the first day of fall classes, widespread flooding and downed trees caused several classes to return to a virtual format on Thursday — after just one day of in-person classes.

NEWS | September 2

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University administration receives external report on handling of MOVE bombing victims

University administration receives external report on handling of MOVE bombing victims

Sam Pathak

Ballard Spahr LLP, an outside counsel, found that the remains from the Africa family were housed at the University of Pennsylvania Museum and used by Professor Emeritus of Anthropology Alan Mann and former visiting professor Janet Monge in a 2015 graduate-level course and a 2019 undergraduate course through the platform Coursera.

Ballard Spahr LLP, an outside counsel, found that the remains from the Africa family were housed at the University of Pennsylvania Museum and used by Professor Emeritus of Anthropology Alan Mann and former visiting professor Janet Monge in a 2015 graduate-level course and a 2019 undergraduate course through the platform Coursera.

NEWS | September 2

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Daily Newsletter: September 2, 2021

Daily Newsletter: September 2, 2021

Aditi Desai

Students attend in-person classes, Tornado warning

Students attend in-person classes, Tornado warning

NEWS | September 2

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Campus buildings flood, students take shelter amid tornado warning

Campus buildings flood, students take shelter amid tornado warning

Andrew Somerville

A number of dorm buildings flooded on Princeton’s campus on Wednesday night after Princeton, along with several other New Jersey counties, was placed under a tornado warning. Students were advised to take cover during the alert.

A number of dorm buildings flooded on Princeton’s campus on Wednesday night after Princeton, along with several other New Jersey counties, was placed under a tornado warning. Students were advised to take cover during the alert.

NEWS | September 1

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Students attend in-person classes after more than a year of online learning

Students attend in-person classes after more than a year of online learning

Amy Ciceu

On Sept. 1, undergraduate students dispersed around campus as they headed to their first in-person classes of the fall semester, almost a year and a half after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the University to adopt online learning as its main form of interactive education. As classes began, Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss noted in an email to The Daily Princetonian that viral transmission does not seem to be an issue on campus.

 On Sept. 1, undergraduate students dispersed around campus as they headed to their first in-person classes of the fall semester, almost a year and a half after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the University to adopt online learning as its main form of interactive education. As classes began, Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss noted in an email to The Daily Princetonian that viral transmission does not seem to be an issue on campus. 

NEWS | September 1

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Nassau Hall becomes accessible for people with disabilities

Nassau Hall becomes accessible for people with disabilities

Miguel Gracia-Zhang

Summer renovations added a new entrance and elevator to make the 265-year-old building accessible to wheelchair users. 

Summer renovations added a new entrance and elevator to make the 265-year-old building accessible to wheelchair users. 

NEWS | August 31

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Princeton’s proposed campus expansion into Princeton Historical District faces local pushback

Princeton’s proposed campus expansion into Princeton Historical District faces local pushback

Sai Rachumalla

The University’s request to move the Court Clubhouse and demolish three Victorian-style homes as part of Environmental Studies and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences development plans face pushback from multiple community groups over concerns of historical preservation. 

The University’s request to move the Court Clubhouse and demolish three Victorian-style homes as part of Environmental Studies and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences development plans face pushback from multiple community groups over concerns of historical preservation. 

NEWS | August 31

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Eating clubs to be ‘members-only’ through mid-September

Eating clubs to be ‘members-only’ through mid-September

Evelyn Doskoch

Fall Lawnparties, which is set to take place on Sunday, Oct. 3, will not be affected under the current policy.

Fall Lawnparties, which is set to take place on Sunday, Oct. 3, will not be affected under the current policy.

NEWS | August 30

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First-years welcomed in Opening Exercises, joint Pre-rade with Class of 2024

First-years welcomed in Opening Exercises, joint Pre-rade with Class of 2024

Evelyn Doskoch

First-year students took part in several orientation traditions on Sunday, Aug. 29, including Opening Exercises, the Pre-rade, a barbecue dinner, and the Step Sing in front of Whig Hall.

First-year students took part in several orientation traditions on Sunday, Aug. 29, including Opening Exercises, the Pre-rade, a barbecue dinner, and the Step Sing in front of Whig Hall.

NEWS | August 30

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Perelman name removed from Residential College 7

Perelman name removed from Residential College 7

Naomi Hess

The University has removed the Perelman name from Residential College 7 due to a lack of continued payments under the previously-established gift agreement, according to a spokesperson.

The University has removed the Perelman name from Residential College 7 due to a lack of continued payments under the previously-established gift agreement, according to a spokesperson.

NEWS | August 24

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Princeton announces policies on masks in classrooms

Princeton announces policies on masks in classrooms

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Students will be required to wear masks in the classroom, but fully vaccinated instructors may remove their mask for all or part of the class “at their own discretion,” according to new guidance from the University on Monday.

Students will be required to wear masks in the classroom, but fully vaccinated instructors may remove their mask for all or part of the class “at their own discretion,” according to new guidance from the University on Monday.

NEWS | August 23

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Princeton faculty, students with unvaccinated children prepare for an uncertain fall

Princeton faculty, students with unvaccinated children prepare for an uncertain fall

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

“On the one hand, I’m really happy because I miss teaching in-person,” Alberto Bruzos Moro told The Daily Princetonian. “On the other hand, I’m worried because, you know, having a kid at home who is immunocompromised, it is a little concerning. At least until he can get the vaccine.”

On Princeton’s campus, Alberto Bruzos Moro is the director of the Spanish language program, slated to teach two seminars this fall. Off campus, he’s a father to an immunocompromised nine-year-old son.

NEWS | August 20

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‘A living legend’: The fight for Shirley Satterfield Middle School

‘A living legend’: The fight for Shirley Satterfield Middle School

Ellen Li

“Princeton Middle School” will be the final name for the school previously known as John Witherspoon Middle School — despite strong community support for longtime historian and educator Shirley Satterfield to become the school’s namesake.

“Princeton Middle School” will be the final name for the school previously known as John Witherspoon Middle School — despite strong community support for longtime historian and educator Shirley Satterfield to become the school’s namesake.

NEWS | August 20

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Inside Princeton’s vaccine clinics: The data on shots administered, and who received them

Inside Princeton’s vaccine clinics: The data on shots administered, and who received them

Evelyn Doskoch

In a total of 21 vaccine clinics held between April 29 and July 7, 2021, the University administered 7,930 doses of the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.

In a total of 21 vaccine clinics held between April 29 and July 7, 2021, the University administered 7,930 doses of the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.

NEWS | August 20

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